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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2023 With thousands of new autojobs in Durham and three shiftspumping out pickup trucks at GM's Oshawa Assembly Plant, lo- cal workers are contributing tobig results for the company thisyear. Marissa West, GM Canadapresident and managing director,says General Motors delivered record results in 2022. "From an Oshawa perspective,we now have our plant producingour full-sized trucks three shifts a day," she said. "With the addi-tion of Oshawa to our full-sizedpickup truck capacity we've been able to do a better job of meeting the demand for a really impor-tant product to our portfolio. It'sfoundational to our ability to fund the future and transition toall electric vehicles." OSHAWA GM PLANT CONTRIBUTING TO RECORD SUCCESS FOR COMPANY See ‘ONE’,page 6 REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com At GM's Oshawa Assembly, Marianne Kidd works on the trim line where doors are assembled before being attached to trucks. 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WHIlE SUpplIES lAST PEDALLING WITH PURPOSE Brothers Matt, Kyle and Ryan Douglas spearheaded a biking fundraiser for the R.S McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa on Jan. 28. It saw 15 riders cycle around a course at Whitby's Royal Ashburn Golf Course for eight straight hours, with more than $40,000 raised. The annual event has garnered more than $100,000 over the last three years. Jason Liebregts/Metroland COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 | 4 Feb 11 &12 Expires Feb 28, 2023 PresentThis Coupon for 10% off fruit andvegetables at “The Markets” A man facing a potentiallife sentence after beingconvicted of drug and weapons offences will filean application to have hischarges stayed over an al-leged breach of his charter right to an expeditious tri-al, his lawyer has an-nounced. Moments after MaisumAnsari was found guiltyWednesday, Feb. 1 in Osha-wa of charges relating to what has been described asCanada's largest-ever sei-zure of carfentanil, defencelawyer Leora Shemesh an-nounced the pending appli-cation, which will claimAnsari has been denied his right to a trial within a rea-sonable time.Delays in deliveringjudgment in the case amounted to a breach ofAnsari's rights under Sec- tion 11B of the CanadianCharter of Rights and Free-doms, Shemesh told Supe-rior Court judge Hugh O'Connell. Ansari, whopleaded not guilty to doz-ens of charges in the case, has awaited a verdict sincecompletion of evidence inApril of 2022, she said."The defence has waited a total of 10 months for yourhonour's decision," She-mesh told the judge. "We believe this judgment tookinordinately too long to berendered."The delay has resulted in hardship for Ansari, forwhom the federal Crownintends to seek a life sen-tence, Shemesh said. A hearing on the application— and possible recusal ofO'Connell in the matter — will occur Feb. 27.The development cameat the end of a lengthy oraldecision by O'Connell, who has presided over Ansari'strial since it began in the spring of 2017. Ansari wascharged along with anoth- er man, Babar Ali, after thediscovery of more than 26kilograms of carfentanil,an extremely powerful opioid, along with dozensof guns in the basement apartment of a houseowned by Ansari on Liartis Drive in Pickering in Sep-tember of 2017. The men were arrestedafter firefighters respond- ing to an alarm in the base-ment of the home stumbled across several trays of apowdered substance thattesting confirmed to be car-fentanil, court heard. Ali pleaded guilty inFebruary of 2022 to multi-ple charges and was sen- tenced to 23 years — thesentence was reduced byfive years based on difficultconditions in provincial jail while Ali was in pre-tri-al custody. Ali was alsofined $1 million. Ansari, who lived inOshawa at the time of hisarrest, pleaded not guiltyto all charges and testified in his own defence, claim-ing to have no knowledgeor control of the guns anddrugs kept in the house. He claimed that shortly afteremergency crews respond-ed to the home he had a meeting with Ali, who toldhim to "keep his mouthshut," the judge noted inhis ruling. Ansari claimed he felt alarmed and threat-ened by Ali's comments. Court heard Ansari ad- vanced to police a lie that afictional person was the re-al occupant of the apart- ment, something he said hedid out of fear of Ali.But O'Connell rejectedthat and other testimony by Ansari, noting he foundaspects of Ansari's story"passing strange." "I reject completely hisassertion that he wasthreatened by Babar Ali,"O'Connell commented, not- ing Ansari lied "in an at-tempt to obscure his role inthis enterprise."The trial began inMarch of 2021 and evidenceappeared to be complete af-ter the Crown's case con- cluded. But the trial was re-opened when Ansari decid-ed to testify. Judgment wasset for September of 2022 but was adjourned severaltimes. The verdict was fi-nally to be delivered Jan. 27, but was adjourned onceagain when O'Connell wasunable to attend.Ansari remains free on bail as he awaits the out-come of his case. MAN CONVICTED IN MASSIVE CARFENTANIL BUST JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS Photographs of carfentanil seized from the basement of a Pickering home in 2017. Two men have now been convicted in connection with the discovery. 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We reserve the right toedit, condense or reject letters.Published letters will appear in printand/or online at durhamregion.com DeliveryFor all delivery inquiries, please call905-683-5117. West said with the ca-pacity added to Oshawa, GM was able to lead in theheavy-duty truck industryin Canada. The Oshawa plant manufactures lightand heavy duty Silverados."It's the only plant inNorth America that builds both our light and heavyduty Silverados and thatgives us an additional flex- ibility to meet the demandsof our customers."General Motors re-sumed vehicle manufac- turing in Oshawa in No-vember 2021 and scaled upto three lines at the plant inJuly 2022. The Oshawa assemblyplant now employs 3,200hourly and salaried work- ers."It was absolutely one ofour fastest launches of aplant in history," said West, who adds Oshawa is one offour plants in North Amer-ica manufacturing full- sized pickups.In the auto industry, theSilverados built in Oshawaare referred to as ICE vehi- cles — the acronym standsfor internal combustionengine. "It's certainly not goingto be a light switch whereovernight we transitionfrom internal combustion vehicles to electric vehi-cles," she explained. "We re-ally have an ambidextrous strategy — a foot in twocamps — where we'll contin-ue to build ICE products andelectric products, but as we progress to an all-electricfuture, we'll transition ourplants accordingly."CAMI Assembly in In- gersoll, Ont. is the first full-scale electric vehicle plantin Canada, she said. "We have plans tolaunch the Silverado EV,which is the electric vehi-cle version of the full-sized pickup in 2023, which is ex-citing but we do anticipatethat (truck) segment will remain ambidextrous forthe next several years."GM projects that Osha- wa-built Silverados willcontinue to sell well."We've been not only able to give back to the commu-nity consistently, but we'vecreated good paying jobs foragreat, diverse population of people in that area, sowe're really proud to haveproduction back and run-ning in Oshawa," West said."We're grateful we're able toproduce the high-demandpickup truck product that has a long future ahead of itand strong customer de-mand."With the restarting of the assembly lines in Osha-wa, West said she's proud tosay roughly half the pro- duction roles in the plantare held by women and sheexplains the company hada strategy to recruit a di- verse workforce, eliminat-ing requirements for priorexperience in manufactur- ing."We can work togetherto train a workforce," she said. "What we need ishighly motivated individu-als who want to work for GM and it really openedthe field for candidates toapply."UNIFOR Local 222's Ja- son Gale is the plant chair-person for Oshawa.He points out that in2020 there were just 150hourly workers in the plantwith another 350 workerslaid off. Now, he represents 3,000 workers."From where we were acouple of years ago towhere we are now, it's huge; some people say it's aphoenix rising from theashes," said the union lead- er.Gale said 20 years agowhen he started working atGM, more than 80 per cent of the workforce in theplant was male.With support, the new diverse workforce has ex-celled."They caught up really quick. We had a lot of peo-ple in there to support andto train ... People were ea- ger to learn and it's proba-bly one of the best launcheswe've had to date," he said.Unifor will enter con- tract talks in September,but Gale is optimistic aboutthe future.Unifor Local 222 presi-dent Jeff Gray explainsthere's been spinoff jobs be-yond GM. With 1,250 jobs in materials handling sup-porting the GM plant, TFTGlobal is now the secondlargest group within Local 222. Those are all new jobs.Oshawa Mayor DanCarter said he believes GM has embraced a culturalchange with the reopeningof the plant and efforts tosupport diversity. The im- pact of new jobs is feltacross the region."In my opinion, it's been a huge, huge impact on ourcommunity and the Regionof Durham," he said. "I just think the psychologicalfactor that it brings with aworldwide company rein- vesting in our communityis making a significantstatement that the city hasmuch to offer the future of the automobile and trans-portation business.""GM is here to stay," saidWest. "We're really proudof the investment we'vebeen able to make in Osha-wa. We're really proud of our workforce there, we'reincredibly proud of theproduct that they are pro-ducing with high quality to serve our most importantsegment and allow GM toachieve truck leadership." STORY BEHIND THESTORY: As GM deliveredits global earnings report, GM Canada presidentMarissa West said theOshawa Assembly Plant was an important part ofthe company's success in2022. NEWS Continued from page 1 'ONE OF OUR FASTEST LAUNCHES OF A PLANT IN HISTORY' Marissa West is GM Canada's president and managing director. General Motors Canada photo 7 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page February 9 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24-hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time Feb9 PickeringAnti-BlackRacism TaskforceMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm Feb15 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings Meetingdetailsaresubjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsite orcall905.420.2222fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993(CouncilandCommitteeMeetings) Family Day Hours of Operation (Subject to change. Please call 905.683.7575 for the latest updates.) 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CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Vacancies on The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce TheCityofPickeringencouragescitizenstoparticipateintheir communitybyvolunteeringforoneofourboards,committees ortaskforces.Thefollowingtaskforceiscurrentlyaccepting applicationsfromcitizenvolunteers: PickeringAnti-BlackRacismTaskforce(PABRT) Role:ThePABRTconsistsofupto20diverseBlackcommunity stakeholdersthataimtoidentifyandaddressanti-Black racisminPickering.ThePABRTworksinpartnershipwith theCity,residents,serviceproviders,businessesandother stakeholderstoenhancethesharedexperienceofdiverseBlack communitiesinPickeringthroughinitiativesthatpromotecivic engagement,education,employment,health,justice,inclusive governance,andyouthengagement. NumberofVacancies:Twenty(20) Membersmustbe18yearsofage,resideinPickeringorbea memberofacommunityorganizationthatservesPickering, andrepresentabroadrangeofinterests,backgrounds,and experiences.Qualificationsincludetheskills,knowledge, andlivedexperienceneededtocontributeeffectivelyto thetaskforce’sgoalsandobjectives.Membershipwillbe soughtonthebasisofbroadinterests,abilitytocollaborate, understandingandcommitmenttoanti-Blackracisminthe municipality,inadditiontospecificexpertiseandinterests relatedtocivicengagement,education,employment,health, justice,inclusivegovernance,andyouthengagement. Meetings:FirstThursdayofeachmonthat7:00pm Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmentto thistaskforce,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichis availableat:pickering.ca/boardsandcommittees SubmityourapplicationbyFebruary26,2023. Additionalinformationregardingthetaskforceisavailable ontheCity’swebsiteat pickering.ca,thePABRT’swebsiteat pabrt.ca,orbycontactingtheStaffLiaisonJaclynSanAntonio at 905.420.4660extension1085 orbyemailing jsanantonio@pickering.ca. FamilyDayattheRec! Monday,February20 ChestnutHillDevelopments RecreationComplex Skate,Swim,HealthClub FitnessClasses,KidsPrograms Andmore! 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Prabu Nanthee photo FOOD AND FUNDRAISING The City of Pickering is seeking pas-sionate and committed residents andstakeholder representatives to sit on thePickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT).Comprised of up to 20 diverse communi-ty stakeholders who identify as Black, the PABRT works in partnership with the city,residents, service providers, businesses,and other stakeholders to enhance theshared experience of diverse Black com- munities in Pickering."The (PABRT) was first established in2020 to address anti-Black racism and to promote the Black community and cul-ture," said Mayor Kevin Ashe. "Each termof four years presents the opportunity forresidents to apply to sit on the task force, and lead the critically important work ofstriving for an equitable, diverse, and in-clusive community."In its first term, the task force complet- ed a variety of initiatives, including:• Hosting booths with interactive activ-ities at community events; • Spreading awareness about the 2022municipal election;• Developing and implementing a strat- egy to help support Black teens in their pursuit of post-secondary education; and• Partnering with the Durham Familyand Cultural Centre to present a specialpop-up market, where local Black-owned businesses were invited to showcase theirproducts.The task force will meet on the firstThursday of each month at 7 p.m. Qualifi- cations include the skills, knowledge, andlived experience required to contribute ef-fectively to the PABRT's goals and objec- tives.Visit pickering.ca/BoardsAndCommit-Visit pickering.ca/BoardsAndCommit-Vtees to apply. Applications are due by Feb. 26. ANTI-BLACK RACISM TASKFORCE MEMBERS WANTED NEWS The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce is seeking new members. Pictured are some current members in October 2022. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland Ending your car lease doesn’t have to be expensive. BUST LEASE Let’s get out of it! 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, O.A.C. AIR CONDITIONER & FURNACE SALE FREE Aprilaire 600M Humidifier with purchase of Furnace & Air Conditioner “Your Heating & Cooling Specialists” FROM $39 AMONTH* RENTALOR FINANCING PROTECTION PLANs FROM $9.95/MTH* * sERvICE CALLs FR O M $79* Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa (905) 576-7600 1910 Dundas St E Unit 117, Whitby all for details, offers We’readdingandupgradingnearly 60,000 long-termcarebeds. See allthewayswe’re helpingyou connect to care at ontario.ca/YourHealth Paid for bythe Government of Ontario Station No. 3, a mixed-use condominium that will be home to spacious residential suites and retail space, is paying tribute to its historic location while embracing a decidedly modern look and feel with luxurious amenities that include smart technology. “This is an exciting milestone that has been a long time in the making,” says Mayor Elizabeth Roy. “We want to thank Brookfield Residential for working with the Town of Whitby to repurpose this site and invest in our downtown. This project brings new housing opportunities to Whitby and supports downtown revitalization, which is good news for local businesses.” “The Town has a vision for bringing even more vibrancy and energy to this area and we are pleased to support these efforts with this new condominium community,”says Brookfield Residentials’ VP of Sales & Marketing Marc Thibault. Register at stationno3condos.com and be among the first to explore this highly- anticipated development this spring and receive priority information, including VIP Preview Invitations. Brookfield Residential hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Station No. 3 with Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy and Brookfield Residential Ontario President Sid Kerrigan at its Presentation Centre at 137 Brock St. S. in downtown Whitby on Friday, Feb. 3. A collection of one- to three- bedrooms suites will go on sale beginning this spring. Construction Of Whitby’s Newest Downtown Landmark Continues with Brookfield Residential Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP Pickering-Uxbridge ContaCt My ConstituenCy offiCe: peter.bethlenfalvyco@pc.ola.org www.peterbethlenfalvympp.ca905-509-0336 • Toll Free: 1-888-444-1730 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 213, Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 Black History Month is a time to reaffirm our commitment to fight racism and discrimination in all its forms. 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SOLD LUxURIOUSLY RENOVATED 4 Bedroom Detached With Private And Serene Backyard Oasis $1,399 , 0 0 0 DETACHED ON LARGE LOT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD AMAzING OPPORTUNITY SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD 150FT LOT RANCH BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 20k OVER ASkING!! SOLD INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY End Unit Backing Onto Ravine $789,0 0 0 BROOkHILL COMMUNITY Stunning Open Concept With 9ft Ceilings $799,8 8 8 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME Stunning Jeffery Built Home Across From A Park! $890,0 0 0 WE’RE HIRING! WE ARE LOOkING FOR LICENSED AGENTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! GO TO GETLEO.COM TO SkYROCkET YOUR CAREER! COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Live and Work Opportunity With Personal Elevator $938,8 8 8 LIVE/WORk OPPORTUNITY VC3 Zoning For Residential/ Commercial/Mixed Use on 66x150 Lot $915,0 0 0 FAMILY HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD BACkS ONTO FOREST SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD TORONTO DREAM HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD MODERN TOWNHOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD PENTHOUSE UNIT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD RARELY OFFERED 2 STOREY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD CHARMING CUSTOMBUILT HOME SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD 11 UNIT MIxED-USE PROPERTY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD SOLD 50 x 140FT RAVINE LOT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 | 12 EAST **Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo.Copyright©2009 Frank Leo SEE MORE PHOTOS & PROPERTIES at www.GetLeo.com CaLL TOday 416-917-LION (5466) aNd STaRT PaCkING! MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money. • Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more inFormed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortGaGe rates and saving programs, plus much more -Call today!! * FOR UNITS OF LISTINGS SOLD ACCORDING TO A STUDY OF MLS DATA PREPARED BY AN INDEPNDANT AUDITOR FOR REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 WEST REALTY INC.,Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated FRANk LeO & AssOcIATes TI-MILLION DOLLAR FREECONFIDENTIAL HOME EVALUATIONS free service professional buyer Guaranteed Home Selling System Broker Children’ & Canadian Cancer #1 RE/MAX TEAM iN THe GTA * #1 TEAM In ToRonTo (Central, east, and West Combined) by Units of listings sold for all brokers and sales representatives for all Companies* Sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Cancer Foundation We Live And Work In Your Area! GET MORE FOR YOUR PROPERTY! Let Us Show You How! Broker • Your home advertised 24 hours a day until sold • 360 Degree marketing massive print, internet, tv, radio + billboard strategy reaching millions • Learn the secrets of selling without ineffective open houses • Our team of professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker • Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days** • Total service guarantee in writing • Your home sold guaranteed, or i’ll buy it** • Competitive rates, exceptional service • In depth neighborhood report for each property we sell • Planning to move soon free consultation • Database of Thousands of Qualified Buyers $2,15 0 , 0 0 0 PRESTIGIOUSNEIGHBOURHOOD Bungalow On Premium 55x120 Lot With Double Garage $1,59 0 , 0 0 0 STUNNING PIECE OFHISTORY Gothic Revival Historical Palmer Voss House on Huge 104 X 144ft Lot Facing Ravine PICkERING WATERFRONT Dock-O-Minium on Lake Ontario! Add A Boat And Have A Cottage $59,90 0 LAkESIDE LIVING Updated Turn Key Townhouse $415,0 0 0 STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT MANSION Premium 82 X 222ft Lot, Massive 5+3 Beds, 6 Baths With 4 Car Garage $4,999 , 9 0 0 CUSTOM BUNGALOW ON 99 ACRES Endless Potential. Hobby Farm With 70k In Yearly Income $4,300 , 0 0 0 INDOOR POOL North York 5 Bedroom Oasis! $2,150 , 0 0 0 1 YEAR OLD BUILDING 2 Beds, 2 Baths Minutes from Subway. Must See! $750,0 0 0 SPACIOUS LAYOUT Bright and Sun-Filled Corner Unit with 2 Beds, 2 Baths and 2 Parking Spots $699,0 0 0 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Spacious Home with Inground Pool $1,289 , 0 0 0 END UNIT 2 Bed, 2 Bath With Walkout To Finished Basement Backing Onto Green Space $699,9 9 9 FAMILY HOME IN THE CITY Spacious Semi On Deep Lot With No Neighbours Behind $700,0 0 0 RAN HALF ACRE DOWNTOWN BARRIE Great Opportunity for Developers and Investors $1,800 , 0 0 0 COMPLETELY RENOVATED ON 50FT LOT Contemporary design with luxurious finishes and finished basement apartment! $1,495 , 0 0 0 BUNGALOW ON OVER 13 ACRES 3 Car Garage, 3 Separate Entrances, Barn & Pond $1,799 , 0 0 0 ATTENTION CONTRACTORS/FLIPPERS SOLD FOR 25k OVER ASkING SOLD STUNNING BUNGALOW TOWN SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD 4200 SQFT HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD UPDATED HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD LUxURIOUSLY RENOVATED 4 Bedroom Detached With Private And Serene Backyard Oasis $1,399 , 0 0 0 DETACHED ON LARGE LOT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD AMAzING OPPORTUNITY SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD 150FT LOT RANCH BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 20k OVER ASkING!! SOLD INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY End Unit Backing Onto Ravine $789,0 0 0 BROOkHILL COMMUNITY Stunning Open Concept With 9ft Ceilings $799,8 8 8 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME Stunning Jeffery Built Home Across From A Park! $890,0 0 0 WE’RE HIRING! WE ARE LOOkING FOR LICENSED AGENTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! GO TO GETLEO.COM TO SkYROCkET YOUR CAREER! COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Live and Work Opportunity With Personal Elevator $938,8 8 8 LIVE/WORk OPPORTUNITY VC3 Zoning For Residential/ Commercial/Mixed Use on 66x150 Lot $915,0 0 0 FAMILY HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD BACkS ONTO FOREST SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD TORONTO DREAM HOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD MODERN TOWNHOME SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD PENTHOUSE UNIT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD RARELY OFFERED 2 STOREY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD CHARMING CUSTOMBUILT HOME SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD 11 UNIT MIxED-USE PROPERTY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD SOLD 50 x 140FT RAVINE LOT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 | 14 Meet Whitby’s New Downtown Landmark: Station No. 3 Artistrenderingofrearviewandresidentialentryofthesix- storeyboutiqueurbancondominium-hometo160 residential suitesand10,000squarefeetofretailspace. ADVERTISING FEATURE Station No. 3, a mixed-use condominium that will be home to spacious residential suites and retail space, is paying tribute to its historic location while embracing a decidedly modern look and feel with luxurious amenities that include smart technology. As construction of Whitby’s newest downtown landmark continues, Brookfield Residential is unveiling plans to hold its grand opening for sales this spring. Register now and be among the first to choose from a collection of one- to three-bedroom suites up to 1,200 square feet. Nestled just south of the Whitby Four Corners, Station No. 3’s name was inspired by Firehall No. 3, which served this charming waterfront community from its location at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets beginning in 1964. It was eventually decommissioned and in 2004, became home to Whitby’s Farmers’ Market, which offered fresh produce from local farmers. While the vision for the site has been reimagined once again, Station No. 3 is already a downtown landmark. “We are delighted to work with the Town of Whitby by getting involved with this condominiumredevelopmentprojectandbringing thisuniquevisiontolife,injectinganewdestination into this already well-established area,” says Marc Thibault, VP of Sales and Marketing for Brookfield Residential. “The Town has a vision for bringing even more vibrancy and energy to this area and we are pleased to support these efforts with this new condominium community.” Discussions about revitalizing the firehall date back more than 20 years. “This is an exciting milestone that has been a long time in the making,” says Mayor Elizabeth Roy. “We want to thank Brookfield Residential for working with the Town of Whitby to repurpose this site and invest in our downtown. This project brings new housing opportunities to Whitby and supports downtown revitalization, which is good news for local businesses.” 2024 COMPLETION The six-storey boutique urban condominium will be home to 160 residential suites and 10,000 square feet of retail space along Brock Street. It’s scheduled to be complete before the end of 2024. “It was important for us to make the commitment in this project and get construction initiated prior to going to sale to provide a more reliable timeframe for our future homeowners, so they can plan ahead with more certainty,” Thibault says. Brookfield Residential has a proven track record, constructing more than 30,000 homes in Ontario since 1956 and earning the prestigious Greater Toronto Area and Durham Builder of the Year awards in 2022. With the recent cancellation of two condominium projects in downtown Whitby and few condominiums and apartment buildings across the town, Station No. 3 is expected to serve pent-up demand for smaller, affordable homes. Designed to maximize space and light, Station No. 3 features over-sized windows, punched- out balconies and stepped-back suites on upper floors. The liberal use of glass contrasts beautifully with the brick and precast features to create artistic tension between traditional and contemporary. A tastefully appointed lobby and concierge greet you and your guests. Amenities include a co-work lounge, state-of-the-art gym and yoga studio, pet grooming station, and party room complete with a kitchen and bar. A third-floor private rooftop courtyard with barbecues, loungers and firepits offers opportunities to and relax. Residential suites boast premium features and finishes. Spacious primary bedrooms, chef-style kitchens and open-concept living spaces wrap you in comfort. Brookfield Residential’s exclusive “myCommand” smart home package, included in each suite, offers convenience and energy efficiency. Manage your home’s functions, including temperature, with your suite wall pad or mobile app. Enjoy keyless door entry and allow temporary access for anyone you want to gain entry to your home. State-of-the-art security features through the building offer valuable peace of mind. PRIME LOCATION Enjoy all this prime location has to offer, including services, boutique shops and restaurants that range from pizzerias and pubs to fine dining, cafés and bars. “With an abundance of options, residents will be encouraged to live beyond their suite and get out and enjoy all that this location has to offer,” Thibault says. “Park your car and enjoy this new lifestyle of living with amenities all around.” Station No. 3 is just steps from numerous schools, Whitby’s Courthouse Theatre in the historic Centennial Building, and the Whitby Central Library and Celebration Square, the setting for programs and special events. Whitby’s picturesque waterfront is home to a boardwalk, parks, beaches, marina and boat launch. Discover more than 125 parks, numerous conservation areas and 60 kilometres of trails, including the Whitby Shores Waterfront Trail. Iroquois Park Sport Centre offers opportunities to enjoy swimming, hockey, tennis, soccer, baseball and lacrosse. The Abilities Centre is a sport and fitness facility for all abilities. The Whitby Station Gallery is a public art gallery that hosts exhibitions and offers classes and workshops. Commuters will enjoy convenient access to Hwys. 401 and 412. Hop on the GO Train and arrive at Toronto’s Union Station within an hour. Whitby is also home to a thriving innovation ecosystem. Located just a short walk from Station No. 3 is 1855 Whitby, a technology accelerator that positions high potential tech companies for the global stage and is working to expand the innovation district in downtown Whitby. Register at stationno3condos.com and be among the first to explore this highly- anticipated development this spring. You’ll receive priority information, including VIP Preview Invitations. To learn more, including information about other master-planned communities,visit www.brookfieldresidential.com. Privateoutdoorspaceswithbarbecues,loungersandfirepits 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 | 16 PURPOSE OF THE DRAFT NEW REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the Draft New Regional Official Plan (ROP) which is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of Durham’s existing ROP. The Draft New ROP addresses a wide variety of strategic land use planning and development matters. Envision Durham also represents the Region’s provincially mandated exercise to ensure that the ROP conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to matters of Provincial interest; and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. Once adopted by Regional Council, the amendment will be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for approval under Section 16(6) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 You are invited to participate in the following events: Public Open House (In-person)Public Meeting (Hybrid) When:March 6 Time:6 to 8 p.m. Location:Main atrium, south of the west entrance, on the first floor of Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Description:The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide the public with the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the Draft New ROP and provide comments and information to staff. When:March 7 Time:11 a.m. Location:Council Chambers, Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Participants may also view the meeting remotely via live stream below. Description:The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to make a submission to Durham’s Planning and Economic Development Committee relative to the Draft New ROP. To Participate:Any person may attend that is interested in discussing the Draft New ROP. To Register:Visit the Envision Durham web page for more information and to complete the registration form: durham.ca/EnvisionDurham To Participate:Any person may attend the hybrid Public Meeting, whether in-person or remotely,and make submissions concerning the Draft New ROP. Live Steaming: calendar.durham.ca/meetings Written Correspondence:Send in your written correspondence to clerks@durham.ca by Noon on Monday, March 6, noting the submission is related to “Envision Durham”. Oral Delegations to Committee:Members of the public who wish to delegate at the Public Meeting in- person are encouraged to register in advance by emailing EnvisionDurham@durham.ca advising of your name, address, telephone number, email address and who you represent. However,in-person delegations shall be permitted to speak without prior registration. Those who wish to delegate electronically must register in advance by submitting your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by Noon on Monday, March 6. Comments or questions?An information report outlining the details of the Draft New ROP may be obtained from the Durham Region Planning Division. Contact Jonah Kelly at 905-668- 4113 ext. 2538, or at jonah.kelly@durham.ca. If you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or of the decision of Regional Council on the Draft New ROP, please email Envision Durham at EnvisionDurham@durham.ca or submit a written request to the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, c/o Envision Durham, at the following address: 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 Please include your address, telephone number, email address and the Regional file number. Personal information from those who make either oral or written submissions on the application is collected by the Region of Durham under the authority of the Planning Act and will become part of the public record. PURPOSE OF THE DRAFT NEW REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN The Regional Municipality of Durham has released the Draft New Regional Official Plan (ROP) which is the culmination of work completed through Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of Durham’s existing ROP. The Draft New ROP addresses a wide variety of strategic land use planning and development matters. Envision Durham also represents the Region’s provincially mandated exercise to ensure that the ROP conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to matters of Provincial interest; and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. Once adopted by Regional Council, the amendment will be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for approval under Section 16(6) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 You are invited to participate in the following events: Public Open House (In-person)Public Meeting (Hybrid) When:March 6 Time:6 to 8 p.m. Location:Main atrium, south of the west entrance, on the first floor of Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Description:The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide the public with the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the Draft New ROP and provide comments and information to staff. When:March 7 Time:11 a.m. Location:Council Chambers, Durham Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Road East, Whitby). Participants may also view the meeting remotely via live stream below. Description:The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to make a submission to Durham’s Planning and Economic Development Committee relative to the Draft New ROP. To Participate:Any person may attend that is interested in discussing the Draft New ROP. To Register:Visit the Envision Durham web page for more information and to complete the registration form: durham.ca/EnvisionDurham To Participate:Any person may attend the hybrid Public Meeting, whether in-person or remotely, and make submissions concerning the Draft New ROP. Live Streaming: durham.ca/Live Written Correspondence:Send in your written correspondence to clerks@durham.ca by Noon on Monday, March 6, noting the submission is related to “Envision Durham”. Oral Delegations to Committee:Members of the public who wish to delegate at the Public Meeting in-person are encouraged to register in advance by emailing EnvisionDurham@durham.ca advising of your name, address, telephone number, email address and who you represent. However, in-person delegations shall be permitted to speak without prior registration. Those who wish to delegate electronically must register in advance by submitting your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by Noon on Monday, March 6. Comments or questions?An information report outlining the details of the Draft New ROP may be obtained from the Durham Region Planning Division. Contact Jonah Kelly at 905-668-4113 ext. 2538, or at jonah.kelly@durham.ca. If you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or of the decision of Regional Council on the Draft New ROP, please email Envision Durham at EnvisionDurham@durham.ca or submit a written request to the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, c/o Envision Durham, at the following address: 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 Please include your address, telephone number, email address and the Regional file number. Personal information from those who make either oral or written submissions on the application is collected by the Region of Durham under the authority of the Planning Act and will become part of the public record. The health-care system hasbeen in serious decline for at least the last 20 years. The down-ward spiral has increased in thelast five years, partly exacerbat-ed by COVID-19.You cannot fix a system that ispoorly structured, perversely in-centivized, with no accountabili- ty from the top down. You cannotfix something until you under-stand the reasons for failure.In my opinion three of the ma- jor flaws are: Program Manage-ment System in Hospitals; Amal-gamation of hospitals into Re- gional Corporations; and Nurs-ing hiring and retainingpractices.Program Management in health was developed in the Unit-ed States and tried at Johns Hop-kins in Maryland. There it was found to be very costly and inef-fective and was discarded. Thedevelopers of Program Manage-ment then headed north to Cana- da and now all hospital corpora-tions in Ontario use it. As men-tioned, Program Management is very costly, top heavy, with no ac-countability, absorbing close to athird of the hospital budget. Fur-thermore, patient-care decisions are made by business MBAs andNOT health-care providers (doc-tors and nurses).The main reason for hospital corporations was to co-ordinateand improve access to regionalprograms. However, now all deci- sions for patient care are corpo-rate (one size fits all) and aremade from an ivory tower, withstatistics and figures. Hospitals function best when they havemore autonomy. Local leader-ship is essential so that the ser- vices provided and methods usedare more effective for their pop-ulation and staff. At the end, it is the quality of patient care thatmatters. Corporations spend enormous amounts of time andmoney on self-promotion andself-adulation. Excellent care doesn't need praise, it speaks foritself.Hospitals' practices in hiringnurses is one of the main reasons for the shortage. Only half of thenurses needed are hired fulltime. The other 50 per cent are ei- ther part time (1-2 shifts/week)or casual (occasional shifts on-ly). If a nurse needs to work fulltime for financial reasons, she/ he would have to work shifts atseveral different hospitals tomake ends meet. Imagine the stress involved in constantlylooking for shifts. Furthermore,when a nurse is sick there is rare-ly a replacement, they just have to "suck it up" and look aftermore patients. This is not new.This has been the case in most hospitals for years.This is a succinct presenta-tion of some of the major changesthat are needed. Only Premier Ford has thepower to effect these changes.Now is the time. Dr. Romas V. Stas is a long-time, respected Durham Regionphysician, the former Associate Chief of Staff at the Rouge ValleyHealth System. A PRESCRIPTION FOR FIXING THE HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM OPINION DR. ROMAS STAS IDENTIFIES 'THREE MAJOR FLAWS' ROMAS STAS Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m We can’t wait to tell you about our upcoming senior lifestyles residence! 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Selected applicants will receive train-ing and support from the non-profit andconnect with other participants in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington,Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock to work onprojects focused on creating a "Butterfly-way" of 12 or more habitat gardens close to- gether. Habitat gardens provide food andshelter for local wildlife, like bees and but-terflies. In Durham, only a few butterfly gar-dens are registered with the ButterflywayProject."Since 2017, Butterflyway Rangers have created and cared for thousands of nativeplant gardens that support pollinators,beautify neighbourhoods and connectcommunities," said Winnie Hwo, seniorpublic engagement specialist with the Da- vid Suzuki Foundation. "They are a power- ful force for good."All the details about the Ranger roleand how to apply are on the David SuzukiFoundation website. Applications will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 13. 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Pre-Payment Plans Available Safety and drugs weresome of the issues raised ata public meeting on the new temporary shelter in Ajax.With local homelessnesson the rise, the Town ofAjax was the first munici-pality to answer the Regionof Durham's urgent call fora temporary emergency shelter, and the doorsopened at 27 Station St. onDec. 12."The shelter has beds for a maximum of 30 people andthe beds are full most eve- nings," said Samantha Pat-erson, the town's govern-ment relations and strate-gic initiatives co-ordinator. The town is releasingmonthly updates on the useand will provide a detailed report to council thisspring. The December re-port shows 61 people access-ed the shelter and stayed an average of eight nights.When adding up the totalintake each night, that's roughly 430 sleeps for themonth, from Dec. 12 on-ward.Around 70 to 80 people attended a Jan. 17 drop-inmeeting, including resi-dents, business owners,representatives of organi-zations working in thehomelessness space, towncouncil and staff. WHO'S INVOLVED? Durham Region Police Service; the region; Chris-tian Faith Outreach Centre— responsible for day-to- day operations of the shel-ter space — Community De-velopment Council Dur-ham; Salvation Army (Ajax); Ajax Public Library;and the town's Homeless-ness Task Force. THE CONCERNS Business owners and staff from the nearby Har-wood Plaza shared con-cerns about safety and sub-stance use. Durham police urge anyone with a safetyconcern to report instancesof criminal activity. "Under reporting is a se-rious concern and withoutproper data, it is difficultfor police to adjust their ser- vice levels," Paterson said. HOW TO REPORT A CRIME • Call 911 for emergen-cies; 905-579-1520 for gener-al complaints or guidance — and ext. 2521 to speak to 19Division.• Report concerns onli-ne at drps.ca. SECURITY FEATURES • On-site security seven days a week from 9 p.m. to 9a.m.• Durham Region-con-tracted security patrols be- tween all Durham shelters.• Security system con-nected to emergency servic- es.• Internal and externalcameras.• Two to three staff mem- bers on shift 24 hours a day,seven days a week. MORE CONCERNS Other residents sharedconcerns for unsheltered individuals who hadn'tmoved inside despite thecreation of new shelterspace. Durham Region socialservices described the workits street outreach teams do to stay connected with thehomeless community andoffer resources."While some decline sup- ports because of mental health, addiction, or otherconcerns, social servicescontinue to do outreach so that when individuals areready to accept help, theyknow where to turn," Pater-son said. MEETING OUTCOMES • The region committed to look at placing moresharps bins in the immedi-ate area for safe needle dis- posal.• The town committed tohold another communitydrop-in in the coming months to give more oppor-tunity for questions andfeedback. • The Gap Committee —created to address home-lessness in Durham — es-tablished a plan to deliver a workshop to the homelesscommunity to discuss thefeedback heard at the drop- in meeting and give an op-portunity for conversationswith the broader communi-ty. SHELTER FACTS • The town is prepared to continue to provide thebuilding to the region whilethere is a continued needand while there are no de-velopment plans for theland.• Either the town or re- gion can terminate thelease, and the region wouldbe responsible for findingnew shelter space for the existing clients.• The building itself ismovable — should the need arise for the land, the re-gion can find a new site andtake the building.• For updates, vis- it ajax.ca/emergencyshel-ter. AJAX'S EMERGENCY SHELTER IS FULL MOST NIGHTS Businesses and members of the public attended a meeting on the emergency homeless shelter in Ajax on Jan. 17. Jason Liebregts/Metroland KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS COMMUNITYPARTNERS MEET WITHRESIDENTS ANDBUSINESS OWNERSTO ADDRESSCONCERNS OVER NEWEMERGENCY SHELTER 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Book your personalized tour! 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BOOK ATOUR dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 2 3 | 20 Celebrate your life’smilestones with anannouncement! 50% discount on your Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements Please enter the code ANN2023 when placing your ad online at yourclassifieds.ca *Offer valid until June 30, 2023 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement contact us at: 1-800-263-6480 or classifieds@metroland.com BOOTH, Dale Anthony ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness the family announces Dale's sudden passing on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the age of 76. Loving husband to June (nee: Ingram) for 49 years. Cherished father to Sara (Hugues Lecompte). Proud grampy to Elizabeth and Benjamin and step - grand - father to Jeremy and Christophe. Predeceased by his parents James and Merle. Fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law Don (Kathy), Dorothy, Doug, Janice, and Marilyn, dear friend George (Lynne), several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In memory of Dale, donations to the Lung Association or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. A Celebration of Dale's life will be held in May, 2023. www.mceachniefuneral.ca PINDER, John Arthur Dr. January 24, 1930 - January 31, 2023 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Father at Lakeridge Hospital in his 94th year on January 31, 2023. John was born in Montreal and was married to the love of his life Ann for 61 years (predeceased by 7 ½ years). Predeceased by his parents, Arthur, and Mary Irene (Richardson) and loving sister Shirley Stephenson, along with brothers-in-law John Vdoviak, Steve Vdoviak, and Jerry Hornak, as well as Ann's parents Stefan and Kristina (Mizerak). 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