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Plasma Thaw Bath for the Lab Knee Positioner for Orthopaedic surgeries Patient Items • • • THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2023 Fighting back tears, the olderbrother of the woman murdered Sunday in Oshawa said her kill- ing has left him "broken."Tyler Dasti, who at 35 is nine years older than his only sibling,Katie Kainz, 26, said the shock ofher stabbing death has left him stunned at the outpouring of sup- port and information he'slearned about what his "sweet- heart" of a sister has been doingwith her life.Just after 1 p.m. on Wed., March 15, police released a Cana- da wide-warrant for a 37-year-oldman wanted in the stabbingdeath of Kainz. As of the News Advertisers'deadline, Adam Odette, 37, ofOshawa, was still wanted for sec-ond-degree murder and attempt- ed murder.A photo of Odette is available 'SHE WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE' See ‘WHY’,page 22 TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com Katie Kainz proudly poses with her diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College. She graduated after completing a program as a mental health and addictions worker. The Seagrave resident died after being stabbed in Oshawa on Sunday, March 12. Tyler Dasti photo Metroland Media Group Ltd., 211 Pritchard Road, Unit 4, Hamilton ON L8J 0G5 Family owned & operated since 1955 2212 TaunTon Road, HampTon 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 • www.PaddysMarket.ca P a d d y ’s Market The Appliance Specialist CONQUERPET HAIRLIKE A PRO www.DurhamHomeShow.com McKinney Centre, 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby April 21-23 SSiON Everything for your Home inside and Outside 2023 FrEE ADMiS NEWS YOU CAN USE DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX BY 7 A.M. SIGN UP FOR THE MORNING UPDATE AT START THE DAY OFF RIGHT WITH IMPORTANT UPDATES ON TRAFFIC, WEATHER, SCHOOL CLOSURES AND BUS CANCELLATIONS DURHAMREGION.COM/NEWSLETTER 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 4 Buy it. Eat it. Don‘t waste it. Practice proper meal planning. durham.ca/BuyItEatIt If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102. Seven more sexual as-sault charges have been laid against a Whitby res-taurant owner.In late February, Dur- ham Regional Police laid ahistorical sexual assaultcharge against James Chat-terpaul, the owner of Chat- terpaul's restaurant at 3500Brock St. N. in Whitby.Police said they began an investigation in Janu-ary 2023 after a victim hadcome forward with allega-tions of sexual nature. The victim, now 32, said theyhad been touched in an in- appropriate manner.Now, an additional fourvictims have come forward with allegations of a sexualnature, dating between2005 and 2019, police said.Chatterpaul often goes by the name 'Chef Chad' or'Chad,' and was previouslyemployed at an Oshawa res- taurant, police added. Chat-terpaul, 55, of Whitby, hasbeen charged with sevencounts of sexual assault.He was released on an underta-king.Investigators want to ensure there are no furthervictims.Anyone with newinformation that could help investigators is asked tocontact D/Cst. Fitzgerald ofthe Central West CriminalInvestigation Bureau at 905- 579-1520, ext. 1877.Anony-mous information can besent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online atwww.durhamregionalcrim-estoppers.ca. SEVEN MORE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES AGAINST WHITBY RESTAURANT OWNER CRIME The owner of a Whitby restaurant is facing seven more sexual assault charges. Chatterpaul’s Facebook photo 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Book your personalized tour! Chartwell.com Embrace the benefits of life in a friendly community Chartwell offers 5 residences in Durham, find your nearest today. 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According to the Minis-try of Natural Resourcesand Forestry, Richard Ros- borough of Ajax pleadedguilty to careless use of afirearm while hunting dur-ing a court hearing held re- motely on Feb. 6.As well as the fine and li-cence suspension, Rosbor-ough will also be requiredto retake a hunter educa-tion course.Court heard on that on Nov. 3, 2020, a conservationofficer received a complaintfrom a third party who wit-nessed a man shooting a firearm from Preston Road in Peterborough County.The court was told that Ros-borough was driving histruck along Preston Road when he observed a deerstanding on private proper-ty where he did not have per-mission to hunt. Rosbor- ough exited his vehicle and while standing in the trav- elled portion of the roadway,fired two shots at the deer,killing it. He made no effort to re-trieve the deer, the courtheard."Rosborough showed no concern for public safetywhen he discharged hisfirearm from a winding public road onto a propertycontaining a driveway anda cottage," said the minis-try in a release. Justice of the peace Ja-son Mariasine heard thecase in the Ontario Courtof Justice in Peterbor- ough.To report a natural re-source problem or provide information about an un-solved case, call 1-877-847-7667. For more informationabout unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips. AJAX HUNTER FINED $5K AFTER SHOOTING DEER FROM ROADSIDE NEWS An Ajax man has been fined $5,000 and had his hunting licence suspended for one year after being convicted of shooting a deer from the roadside after stopping his vehicle in Peterborough County. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry photo 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 6 ABOUT USThis newspaper, published everyThursday, is a division of the Met-roland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora-tion. The Metroland family of news-papers is comprised of more than 70community publications acrossOntario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Com- plainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National News Media Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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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. OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY Recommendations from two friends in Ontario and mention by a relative on the West Coast brought itto my attention. Then a rave review in a national newspaper on new nature books put it on my to-do list last summer: read "Braid- ing Sweetgrass." Wouldn't you know, life happened,and I didn't get around to reserving it from the pub- lic library until January. I finally got a copy of the bestselling book in my hands when my turn came up in February.So worth the wait! The first paragraph of the pref- ace brought tears to my eyes: "Hold out your handsand let me lay upon them a sheaf of freshly picked sweetgrass, loose and flow-ing, like newly washed hair," whispered the au- thor. "Hold the bundle up to your nose! Breathe it inand you start to remember things you didn't know you'd forgotten."From canoe trips and cottage country, I know and love the scent of sweet fern, more familiar to me thansweetgrass, but just as aro- matic. With a deep sigh, I settled in my armchair by the window and started reading, soon falling under the spell of Robin Wall Kimmerer's mesmerizingvoice. She may be a scien- tist and university profes- sor but she's also a gifted storyteller, and my favou- rite way of learning is through stories. Plus, she'sa brilliant nature writer. I found myself enchanted by whole scenes and ecosys- tems she brought vividly tolife for a reader, this time grateful — sometimes even envious! — me.The content? Let's say the book covers just about everything important to an ordinary person. Mother-hood, child-raising, prop- erty ownership, landscape rehab, community rela-tions and restoration. How to heal a planet, and how a planet heals you- . Kimmerer basicallywrites an autobiography through stories, sharing what she cares about most passionately, and what she sees needs to be done by hu- mans hoping to rescue a world. Starting with the"honourable harvest" — taking only what we need, leaving enough to regener- ate, and being grateful for all we're given by bountiful Mother Earth. Savouring every chap-ter, every vignette, I didn't finish reading "Braiding Sweetgrass" by the library due-back date. Andcouldn't renew it because — wouldn't you know it — there was a waiting list. So,I went out and bought my own copy, wanting my hus- band to read it anyway, and lots of friends. It's a book to be dipped into, pondered, relished, then carried off in your heart. "A hymn of love to the world," as one astute re- viewer so eloquently claims on the cover.Nature queries: mcar- ney1490@gmail.com or 905- 725-2116. Metroland columnistMargaret Carney finds so much to discover and mar-vel at when exploring thegreat outdoors. A BOOK RECOMMENDATION MARGARET CARNEYRAVES ABOUT'BRAIDINGSWEETGRASS' MARGARET CARNEY Column Columnist Margaret Carney has nothing but praise for "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. "I found myself enchanted by whole scenes and ecosystems she brought vividly to life for a reader," she says. Margaret Carney photo ‘BRAIDING SWEETGRASS’ AJAX FLOODING MORE LIKELY To the editor: Well, the draft new Dur-ham Region Official Planhas been promulgated for adoption by council in thenext two months. And whata surprise to see the head-waters of Carruthers Creek slated for sprawl de-velopment. Once Durhamcouncil grossly over-desig- nated 9,000 acres for urbanboundary expansion, thiswas inevitable. A study by the Toronto Region Conservation Au-thority shows that develop-ment on the headwaters will increase floodingdownstream in Ajax by 70per cent. Apparently, noone cares even though or- dinary citizens and taxpay-ers will pay the bill. Thepoliticians are listening tothe profit-motivated devel-opers and not their own cit-izens. Even our brand newMPP for Ajax supports the destruction of the headwa-ters and seems indifferent to the interests of her con-stituents. Well, I guess she works for Mr. Ford and notfor us. Well people, this isn't Russia, it's Canada. It's upto you. Are you going to letpoliticians working for de-velopers get away with this? You better speak upnow. This ship is about tosail. STEVE PARISHFORMER TOWN OF AJAX MAYOR WHY METROLINX 'SECRECY'? To the editor:Clarington citizens should be outraged withMetrolinx forcing our mu-nicipal officials to signnondisclosure agreements related to the BowmanvilleGO train.It seems that Metrolinx is going the extra mile tokeep the public in the darkabout this project and theircommunity pop-up ses- sions are a total waste oftime and provincial taxdollars. Just my experi- enced observation.All this secrecy creates bad optics for Metrolinxand their accountability.JIM MCEWENBOWMANVILLE PRIVATIZATION 'NOT A PROPER SOLUTION' To the editor:A public health-caresystem works to improve the lives of millions aroundCanada.Privatization is not the right solution to the prob-lem. We should be improv-ing health care constantlyand consistently using oth- er measures, and whileprivatization is a workablesolution, it is not a propersolution.SAMEEN AMJADAJAX SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page March 23 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24-hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time Mar23 PickeringPublicLibrary BoardMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: pickeringlibrary.ca/board 7:00pm Mar27 CouncilMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings Meetingdetailsaresubjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsite orcall905.683.7575fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993(CouncilandCommitteeMeetings) 905.831.6265ext.6073(PickeringPublicLibraryBoardMeetings) Share Your Thoughts on Recreation User Fees Pickering residents are invited and encouraged to participate in our Recreation User Fee Study by completing this short survey. Complete project details are online at letstalkpickering.ca/recreation-fees Survey closes March 31, 2023. For more information or if you require assistance accessing the survey, contact: communityservices@pickering.ca | 905.420.4620 scantoaccesssurvey SpringPrograms Registrationhasstarted. Aquatics•Fitness•Leisure•Camps ProgramsstartinApril. pickering.ca/active ShapetheCityofPickering’s futureasamodern,accessible, andconnectedgovernment! We’re developing a Digital Strategy and want to hear from you! This exciting journey will set the foundation for future service delivery and outline a roadmap for how technology can improve the way we deliver services to the community. Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/Digital to begin. Additional Dwelling Units in Pickering TheProvinceofOntariohasmadechangestothePlanningAct toincreasehousingwithinexistingneighbourhoods.Uptotwo additionaldwellingunits(ADUs)willnowbepermittedonmost residentialproperties. JoinusforanOpenHousetolearnmoreabouthowADUswillbe regulatedandshareyourthoughts: Tuesday,April4from6:00-8:00pm(drop-inanytime) CityHalllobby|OneTheEsplanade,Pickering FeedbackreceivedwillhelpinformtheCity’snewADUregulations whichwillbepresentedtoCouncilinspring,2023. Formoreinformation,pleasevisit pickering.ca/ADU orcontact PaulWirch,PrincipalPlanner,atpwirch@pickering.caor 905.420.4660extension2140. Notice of Public Meeting 2023 Budget TheCounciloftheCityofPickeringwillholda HybridElectronicPublic MeetingoftheExecutiveCommitteetoconsiderthe2023Currentand CapitalBudgeton: Thursday,April13,2023at9:00am Friday,April14,2023at9:00am(ifnecessary) PickeringCivicComplex,MainCommitteeRoom OneTheEsplanade,Pickering The2023DraftCurrentandDraftCapitalBudgetswillbeavailableonthe City’swebsiteonTuesday,April4,2023. Membersofthepublicwhowishtoprovideadelegationeither in-personorvirtuallyviaaudioconnection,attheApril13Executive CommitteeMeeting,mustregisterby12:00pmonApril12,2023.Please ensureyouprovidethephonenumberthatyouwishtobecontactedon ifyouwishtodelegatevirtually. The2023CurrentandCapitalBudgetswillbeformallyadoptedata HybridElectronicMeetingofCounciltobeheldon: Monday,April24,2023at7:00pm PickeringCivicComplex,CouncilChambers OneTheEsplanade,Pickering Membersofthepublicwhowishtoprovideadelegationvirtuallyvia audioconnectionattheApril24CouncilMeeting,mustregisterby 12:00pmonApril21,2023.Pleaseensureyouprovidethephone numberthatyouwishtobecontactedon. Membersofthepublicwhowishtoprovideadelegationin-personat theApril24CouncilMeeting,mustregisterby12:00pmonApril24, 2023. To registerasadelegateforeithermeeting,visitpickering.ca/delegation, andcompletetheonlinedelegationformoremailclerks@pickering.ca. AmemberoftheClerk’sOfficewillfollow-uptoconfirmyourdelegation andprovideinstructionsonhowyouwillbeconnectedtothemeetingif yourequireanaudioconnection. Duringthemeeting,theChairwillinviteeachregistereddelegate,one byone,tojointhemeetingeitherin-personorviaaudioconnection. Membersofthepublicmayobservetheabovemeetingproceedingsby viewingthelivestreamontheCity’sYouTubepage(youtube.com/user/ SustainablePickering). Arecordingofthemeetingswillalsobeavailable ontheCity’swebsitefollowingeachmeeting. Residentsareencouragedtovisitpickering.ca/budgettogainabetter understandingoftheCity’sbudget. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneed additionalinformation,pleaseemailusatbudget@pickering.ca. Datedthis23rddayofMarch,2023 SusanCassel,CityClerk StanKarwowski,Director,Finance&Treasurer dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 8 A lot of little things can add up to big things. Never miss a deal with your shopping list on Save.ca. Selected items are sorted by store, making your day- to-day shopping experience a real money saver. Shopping locally is the best way to support our communities. And saving locally makes it even better! 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Start saving today at: 9 | 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land Form 2 Expropriations Act, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 363 In the matter of an application by The Regional Municipality of Durham for approval to expropriate land being PART OF COMMON ELEMENT, DURHAM CONDOMINIUM PLAN. 32, PICKERING (PART OF PINs: 27032-0001 TO 27032-0048 (LT) INCLUSIVE) (known municipally as part of 1360 Glenanna Road, Pickering, Ontario) for the purposes of construction of the Bus Rapid Transit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road), in the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax, from Regional Road 38 (Whites Road) to Regional Road 23 (Lake Ridge Road), in the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all related construction activities as ancillary to the construction. Notice is hereby given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: All estate, right, title and interest in Part of the Common Elements, Durham Condominium Plan No. 32, in the City of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, described further as Part 1 on Reference Plan 40R-30769. Any owner of land in respect of which notice is given who desires a hearing into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a)in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b)in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is The Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Attention: Regional Clerk Tel: 1-800-372-1102 Email:clerks@durham.ca The expropriating authority is The Regional Municipality of Durham “John Henry”__________________________________ John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO “Alexander Harras” __________________________________ Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk Plans showing the affected lands are available for review by contacting Corporate Real Estate at works-real-estate-services@durham.ca. This notice first published on the 9th day of March, 2023. 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Cut out paying more Your only destination for more coupons, more flyers, more savings. #SavingWithSave Save $0.50 when you buy one (1) Nestlé ®KitKat®Milk Chocolate Bunny 85g or KitKat ®Easter Break Bunnies 132g or KitKat ® Easter Break Bunnies 5x29g. save.ca/couponsScan to get coupons Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland and used under licence. © 2023 Nestlé A major intersection in Pickering is going to see a30-storey tower and moreresidential and commer-cial units, as long as coun- cil gives it the official OKlater this month.On Monday, March 6,the planning and develop-ment committee approveda zoning bylaw amendmentapplication and an official plan amendment applica-tion for a high-density,mixed-use development atthe northwest corner of Brock and Kingston roads.The matter will go to coun- cil for final approval onMonday, March 27.In response to a long list of concerns with the origi-nal proposal presented in 2021, major changes in-clude: • Reduced the number of residential buildings andtower heights from 3 build- ings having heights of 34, 31and 12-storeys to 2 build-ings having heights of 30 and 12 storeys.•Decreased the total number of residential unitsfrom 860 units to 675 units.• Reduced the residen- tial density from 714 unitsper net hectare to 561 unitsper net hectare. • Increased the commer-cial floor space from 1,430square metres to 1,800square metres. • Replaced the 25 three-storey townhouse unitswith 52 four-storey stacked townhouse units.• Introduced four two-storey live-work unitswithin the ground floor of the 12-storey building.• Revised the location ofthe heritage building PostManor, to be located closer to Brock Road and main-tain a visual connectionwith the cemetery across the street."That particular plazadoes need a facelift and Ithink renewal is good," Mayor Kevin Ashe said. "Itis on a transit corridor so I think that's where we should be building and Ithink two towers down toone was respectful of some of the concerns expressedby the community."The property currentlycontains three single-sto- rey commercial buildingsand Post Manor, which iscurrently used for person- al service uses. Post Manor is designat-ed under the Ontario Heri-tage Act. The fieldstone house was built in the early1840s, fronting Brock Road,by Scottish stonemasons, with millwork by ships'cabinetmakers based outof Frenchman's Bay. Jordan and Matilda Post were the first occupants.The Post Cemetery is locat-ed across the road at thesouthwest corner of Brock Road and Kingston Road. Itwas originally establishedby Jordan Post, adjacent to a church that no longer ex-ists. The Post farmhouse,church, cemetery, sawmilland other homes and farm- steads formed a small com-munity at the corner. 30-STOREY TOWER COMING, WITH COUNCIL'S OK KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COUNCIL HERITAGE HOME AT CENTRE OF DEVELOPMENT TO REMAIN ON PROPERTY Post Manor in Pickering. Jason Liebregts/Metroland 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m What freedoms are worth fighting for? DO YOU CARE? Email us your thoughts at THEDEMOCRACYPROJECT@metroland.com If you prefer to leave us a voice message, call our toll free number to share your thoughts. Respectful comments only, please. 855-415-8237 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 12 The KeyTag Service protects your keys and supports essential programs for amputees. I am a longtime supporter of TheWar Amps, and they have returned two sets of keys I had lost. A wonderful organization and a terrific public service that really works. – Peter 1 800 250-3030 • waramps.ca Order key tags online – free. Two Durham Region residents areamong the dozens who will appear in thesecond season of "Canada's Got Talent."Contortionist Toria Summerville, who performs under the name Flexy-T, is fromAjax, while magician Richard Forget isfrom Whitby. The second season of the show pre-miered on Tuesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. onCityTV. The final episode of the season,hosted by singer Lindsay Ell, airs on Tues- day, May 16 at 8 p.m. from Fallsview Casinoin Niagara Falls.The judges for the new episodes are Ho- wie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus andKardinal Offishall.The 82 acts will compete for the topprize of $150,000 and the chance to work with a financial advisor from CIBC.Summerville describes herself on herwebsite as "a professional circus perform-er and a real life human pretzel from Ajax, Ont."At a young age, she knew she had rarenatural flexibility, while at 14, she was di- agnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, arare disorder that affects the connectivetissues in the body. Summerville began toundergo circus training to develop the strength she needed to control frequent joint dislocations.Summerville has performed across North America with such companies asA2D2 Aerial Dance Cirque Company, LaRouge Entertainment, Hit & Run DanceProductions, Zacada Circus, Trellis Enter- tainment, Zero Gravity Circus, Illuminair Entertainment, Hercinia Arts Collective,and Articus Productions. Forget has appeared around the worldand even made an appearance on the"Penn and Teller: Fool Us" TV show.Penn praised Forget's act, saying it was a "wonderful, wonderful routine." CONTORTIONIST, MAGICIAN HEADED TO 'CANADA'S GOT TALENT' WHAT'S ON Contortionist Toria Summerville, left, who performs under the name Flexy-T, is from Ajax, while magician Richard Forget is from Whitby. Flexy-T website photo Richard Forget photo 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 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. 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Mary Fernandes wonthe $100,000 top prize withthe Instant Crossword Tri-pler lottery game. A retiree, Fernandessaid she is a regular lot-tery player and loves play-ing Instant Crosswordgames."When I realized I un-covered five words, I knew I won something. Then Ifound the sixth word andscanned my ticket on theOLG App," she said. "When $100,000 appeared, I was sohappy." She said this win will beused to bolster her retire-ment fund. "I want this money tolast as long as possible," she added. The winning ticket wasbought at Sam's Food Store &Smoker Discount onHunt Street in Ajax. 'SO HAPPY': AJAX WOMAN INSTANTLY WON $100,000 IN LOTTERY Ajax's Mary Fernandes won a $100,000 top prize with Instant Crossword Tripler. OLG photo NEWS WINNING TICKETBOUGHT AT SAM'SFOOD STORE ONHUNT STREET 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 14 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, 2021 and 2022. 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 $1,55 0 , 0 0 0 MODERN SHOWPIECE Redesigned Family Home With High End Finishes Throughout $1,49 9 , 9 0 0 LARGE DETACHED HOME 4 Bedrooms With Upgrades In Amazing Location PICkERING WATERFRONT Dock-O-Minium on Lake Ontario! Add A Boat And Have A Cottage $49,80 0 DEVELOPMENT LAND 9.5 Acres 30 Min From Downtown FOR SALE R4 ZONED Ready For Redevelopment. 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Must See! $750,0 0 0 FAMILY HOME Move in Ready With 5 Bedrooms in Great Neighbourhood $799,9 0 0 AMAZING OPPORTUNITY Rare 4 Bedroom With Separate Entrance For Potential Income $649,0 0 0 TWO SELF CONTAINED UNITS Huge 40x190ft lot steps to TTC!! $1,078 , 8 0 0 HALF ACRE DOWNTOWN BARRIE Great Opportunity for Developers and Investors $1,800 , 0 0 0 OLD SCUGOG MASTERPIECE Luxury Finishes on Private 0.91 Acres With Inground Pool, Fire Pit and Pond $1,899 , 9 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 STUNNING BUNGALOW TOWN SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD INVESTORS DREAM Great Opportunity Close To University $379,9 9 9 WE’RE HIRING! WE ARE LOOkING FOR LICENSED AGENTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! GO TO GETLEO.COM TO SkYROCkET YOUR CAREER! COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Live and Work Opportunity With Personal Elevator $899,9 9 9 DETACHED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 120k OVER ASkING!! SOLD CHARMING CUSTOMBUILT HOME SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD BROOkHILL COMMUNITY SOLD FOR 81k OVER ASkING!! SOLD LOADS OF CHARACTER SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD OVER 1200 SqFT SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD LIVE/WORk OPPORTUNITY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD SEMI IN VAUGHAN SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD $1,25 0 , 0 0 0 STUNNING PIECE OF HISTORY Gothic Revival Historical Palmer Voss House on Huge 104 X 144ft Lot Facing Ravine $1,15 0 , 0 0 0 COUNTRY LIVING ON 7 ACRES Bungalow With In Law Suite 20 min To Hwy 407 LARGE BUNGALOW ON RAVINE LOT SOLD FOR 30k OVER ASkING!! SOLD ExECUTIVE HOME SOLD FOR 52k OVER ASkING!! SOLD SPACIOUS LAYOUT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 14 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, 2021 and 2022. 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 $1,55 0 , 0 0 0 MODERN SHOWPIECE Redesigned Family Home With High End Finishes Throughout $1,49 9 , 9 0 0 LARGE DETACHED HOME 4 Bedrooms With Upgrades In Amazing Location PICkERING WATERFRONT Dock-O-Minium on Lake Ontario! Add A Boat And Have A Cottage $49,80 0 DEVELOPMENT LAND 9.5 Acres 30 Min From Downtown FORSALE R4 ZONED Ready For Redevelopment. Perfect For Multi Family Home $700,0 0 0 CUSTOM BUNGALOW ON 99 ACRES Endless Potential. Hobby Farm With 70k In Yearly Income $4,300 , 0 0 0 ATLANTIS NIAGARA Incredible Turn-key Opportunity! Winery & Cannabis Greenhouses in the Heart Of Wine Country. $11,00 0 , 0 0 0 WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE Stunning Unit With Views Of The Lake and Marina $589,9 9 9 DESIGNER DREAM HOME Renovated Bungalow in The Heart Of Toronto With Backyard and Parking $985,0 0 0 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY Renovated Top To Bottom With Modern Designer Taste $1,350 , 0 0 0 WATERFRONT LOT ON 10 ACRES Build Your Dream Home Or Winery In The Heart Of Ontario’s Beautiful And Serene Wine Country $3,500 , 0 0 0 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 10 Acres Prime Vacant Land With Views Of Lake Ontario On A Cul-De-Sac! $3,000 , 0 0 0 SALE OF BUSINESS WITH PROPERTY Turnkey Operation In High Demand Queen St with Luxury Apartment $2,600 , 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 FAMILY HOME Move in Ready With 5 Bedrooms in Great Neighbourhood $799,9 0 0 AMAZING OPPORTUNITY Rare 4 Bedroom With Separate Entrance For Potential Income $649,0 0 0 TWO SELF CONTAINED UNITS Huge 40x190ft lot steps to TTC!! $1,078 , 8 0 0 HALF ACRE DOWNTOWN BARRIE Great Opportunity for Developers and Investors $1,800 , 0 0 0 OLD SCUGOG MASTERPIECE Luxury Finishes on Private 0.91 Acres With Inground Pool, Fire Pit and Pond $1,899 , 9 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 STUNNING BUNGALOW TOWN SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD INVESTORS DREAM Great Opportunity Close To University $379,9 9 9 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 $899,9 9 9 DETACHED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 120k OVER ASkING!! SOLD CHARMING CUSTOMBUILT HOME SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD BROOkHILL COMMUNITY SOLD FOR 81k OVER ASkING!! SOLD LOADS OF CHARACTER SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD OVER 1200 SqFT SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! SOLD LIVE/WORk OPPORTUNITY SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD SEMI IN VAUGHAN SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD $1,25 0 , 0 0 0 STUNNING PIECE OF HISTORY Gothic Revival Historical Palmer Voss House on Huge 104 X 144ft Lot Facing Ravine $1,15 0 , 0 0 0 COUNTRY LIVING ON 7 ACRES Bungalow With In Law Suite 20 min To Hwy 407 LARGE BUNGALOW ON RAVINE LOT SOLD FOR 30k OVER ASkING!! SOLD ExECUTIVE HOME SOLD FOR 52k OVER ASkING!! SOLD SPACIOUS LAYOUT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 16 A MIC A .CA/PICKERING We’re breaking out the feathers and beads! Amica Pickering, a senior lifestyles residence, is celebrating its first year anniversary with a Mardi Gras inspired event and you’re invited. Join us for this festival of fun and plenty of southern-style food with a six-piece band, dancing and more. It’s a special occasion you won’t want to miss. RSVP to Lisa or Pauline at 905-839-2323 by March 28 Sunday, April 2 |1:00-3:00pm 1450 Pickering Parkway O UR FIRST YEAR CELEBRATION THIS CALLS FOR A MARDI GRAS Dealer order may be required. Contact your Ontario Honda Dealer for anticipated delivery date.*Selling Price for a new and previously unregistered 2023 Pilot Sport/ TrailSport (Model YG1H3PE/ YG1H6PJ) is $52,731.00/$59,531.00 – includes freight and PDI ($1,950), tire & environmental fee ($21) [This fee covers the cost to Honda Canada of collecting and recycling tires], A/C charge ($100), OMVIC fee ($10), as well as other applicable fees, levies and duties. Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. Advertised price includes charge of $300 for premium paint colour. Offer only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers from March 1, 2023 until March 31, 2023. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by Dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. *None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. Honda Sensing™Safety Technologies ECON Mode& Eco Assist™ 20" Shark GreyAluminum-alloy Wheels 20 AWD System i-VTM4™3.5L, V6 Enginewith 285hp PowerTailgate MORE FEATURES, MORE ADVENTURE INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2023 DEALER ORDER/TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY.CONTACT YOUR ONTARIO HONDA DEALER FOR ANTICIPATED DELIVERY DATE. HAVE IT ALL. AND SEE IT ALL. WITH THE RUGGED AND ALL-NEW 2023 PILOT. HONDA PILOT TRAILSPORT SHOWN PILOT SPORT STARTING FROM $52,731 Visit your Ontario Honda Dealer to RESERVE YOURS TODAY. TAXES EXTRA 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 1650BaylySt.Pickering OnBaylyjustwestofBrockRd. (905)837-0288 •factorymattress.com Monday-Friday10am-7pm|Saturday10:30am-6pm Allabovespecialsarenottobeinconjuctionwithanyotheroffersandforalimitedtime. SAVE RE-UPHOLSTER KiTcHEn & Dining ROOm cHaiR SEaTS See store for details. Some conditions apply. Coupon must be presented. Cannot be combined with any other offer. STaRTing FROm ExPiRES aPRiL 30, 2023 $3999 " " SINGLE SET............................1009.00....................869.00 DOUBLE SET.........................1179.00......................979.00 QUEEN SET............................1239.00.....................1139.00 KING SET.................................1789.00.....................1629.00 WINDTON 2-SIDED PILLOW REG PRICE SALE PRICE Jennifer LoganoganJennif Single Set...............$909.00 Double Set.............$969.00 Queen set...............$1059.00 King set..................$1529.00 single set ...............$969.00 Double set ............$1119.00 Queen set ..............$1219.00 King Set .................$1729.00 REG PRICE SALE PRICE SINGLE SET....................................889.00.............................769.00 DOUBLE SET .................................979.00.............................829.00 QUEEN SET....................................1029.00...........................889.00 KING SET.........................................1609.00...........................1309.00 REG PRICE SALE PRICE ULTRA SLEEP 2-SIDED TIGHT TOP We’re makingiteasier toaccess homecare. See allthewayswe’re helpingyou connect to care at ontario.ca/YourHealth Paid for bythe Government of Ontario A self-employed Picker-ing woman received a valu-able gift from a friend.Jade Jenkins, 21, won $100,000 by matching the sixof seven numbers in the En-core portion of the Oct. 1 Lottario draw.Jenkins has been play-ing for a year and this is herfirst big win. "This ticket was a giftfrom my friend," she said. "Ihad this ticket for three months before I checked it. Ifinally brought it to the con-venience store and scannedit. When I found out I was a big winner, I was shocked! Istared at the screen for awhile trying to processwhat I was seeing," Jenkinssaid.She went home to tell hermother about the big win. "She was in shock tooand congratulated me. Icalled my family friend whobought the ticket for me, and he was really happytoo," Jenkins noted. A self-employed entre-preneur, Jenkins said the lottery win will "opendoors" and provide opportu-nities for her future. Sheplans to invest in her busi- ness and further her educa-tion. "It feels crazy to evenhear the words 'lottery win- ner.' This is life changing,"Jenkins added.The winning ticket wasbought at Shoppers Drug Mart on Westney Road inAjax. FRIEND'S GIFT MEANS BIG WIN Jade Jenkins of Pickering won $100,000 by playing Encore in the Oct. 1 Lottario draw. OLG photo NEWS 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 18 Registration has started. Classes start in April. We are looking forward to the warmer weather and a fresh season of recreation! See what’s *NEW* this spring... Preschool *NEW* P&T Exploring Math 1.5 - 3 yrs *NEW* P&T Superkids 1.5 - 3 yrs *NEW* Jr Kindergarten’s Coming - French 3 - 4 yrs *NEW* Kindergarten’s Coming - ESL 3 - 5 yrs *NEW* Sr Kindergarten’s Coming 4 - 5 yrs *NEW* Sr Kindergarten’s Coming - French 4 - 5 yrs *NEW* Intro to Junior Gymnastics 3 - 4 yrs *NEW* Musical Munchkins 3 - 5 yrs *NEW* Superkids 3 - 5 yrs *NEW*TumbleTots 3 - 4 yrs Kids *NEW* Jr Power Hour 8 - 12 yrs Teens *NEW* Baking ForTeens 12 - 17 yrs *NEW* PotteryWheel - Introduction 12 - 17 yrs Adult *NEW* Cooking for Adults 40+ *NEW* Crocheting - Introduction 18+ *NEW* Handkniting 18+ *NEW* Jazz Recreational - Beginner 30+ *NEW* LadiesTap Night - Beginner 30+ *NEW* Pickleball 40+ *NEW*Volleyball 40+ Adult 55+ *NEW* Handknitting 55+ *NEW* Pottery - Intermediate 55+ Returning for Spring... Fitness Furry Friends Fit ClubWalking Program 18+ Nia in the Park 55+ Yoga in the Park 13+ Complete program lineup can be found online. pickering.ca/active Spring Programs Summer Camp Registration starts today. See what we’ve got planned. Choices for ages 3 - 19 yrs. pickering.ca/camps 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GROUP LEADER. ARTS & CRAFTS AFICIONADO. EARN A LIVING.MAKE A LIFE. Shanie Logeswaran Oshawa Assembly Simulated background shown. © General Motors. 2023. All Rights Reserved. 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 20 Did You Know? $1,993 Total Price Includes: Professional Services, Documentation, Shelter, Transfer of Remains, Coroner, Death Registration, Hydrolysis/Aquamation Fee, HST. www.aquamations.ca 905-987-3964 (24 Hours) Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd Serving All Southern Ontario No Funeral, No Casket • Remains are returned to the family • There are no smoke stacks or emissions • A casket is not required • Arrangements can be made in person or online • Pre-payment plans are available • Your loved one never leaves our care Trevor Charbonneau Owner/Funeral Director 20SOUPS TO CHO OSE FROM!20SOUP S TO CHOOSE FROM! Large 946 ml Pkg A WARM HUG ON A COLD DAY 799 ea 946 ml Our Split Pea with Ham Soup is our made-from-scratch spin on a French-Canadian classic! Slowly simmered split peas and aromatics are puréed until velvety smooth and finished with smoked ham and fresh herbs. 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Pamela Baril Broker Direct: 705-499-8775 Office: 705-739-1300 SNOOKERED Grant Pacholzuk lined up his shot during a game of snooker at the South PIckering Senior Citizens Club. Jason Liebregts/Metroland A STRONGER VOICE We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. DURHAMREGION.COM/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On April 12,2023, Durham Regonal Council will hold three public meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. These meetings were originally scheduled for March 29 but have now been rescheduled for April 12. The first public meeting will be held to present a new by-law to replace Regional Development Charge By-law No.28-2018. The second public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No. 39-2022. The third public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to GO Transit Development Charge By-law No. 86-2001. These meetings will be held to present the proposed underlying background studies and obtain public input on these proposed by-laws and studies. The public meetings are to be held on: Wednesday, April 12,2023 9:30 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario To ensure sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-laws and background studies will be made available as of Tuesday, March 28,upon request. The documents will also be posted on the Regional website, at durham.ca, on March 28. To submit written correspondence to Regional Council, contact Legislative Services by email at clerks@durham.ca,or mail your comments to the Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5. If you wish to make a delegation before Regional Council at the public meeting, submit your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by noon on Tuesday,April 11. Members of the public who register in advance of the meeting will be provided with the details to delegate electronically. Please note that this meeting will be held in a hybrid meeting format with electronic and in-person participation. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to view the meeting via live streaming at www.calendar.durham.ca/meetings as an alternative to attending the meeting in person. Information you provide or present during the public meeting, including your name, are subject to the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This will form part of the public record and may be made available to the public. All submissions received in writing, as well as those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting, will be considered prior to Council’s decision. Council’s decision is anticipated during a special Regional Council meeting on Wednesday, June 14. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Risk Management, Economic Studies and Procurement, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301) or mary.simpson@durham.ca. Alexander Harras Director of Legislative Services / Regional Clerk If not for volunteers like Kathryn and Joe Farrugia, many seniors andthose with a disability in Durham Re-gion would go without a meal.The Farrugias, who live in Picker- ing, have been delivering Meals onWheels for 13 years, consistently mak-ing sure those who need food get it. "We do it once a week, every Tuesdayand we love it," said Kathryn, whotakes the meals to the door, while Joe isthe "wheel man." Kathryn said the process is easy andnot very time-consuming.She said it takes the couple, seniorsthemselves, about an hour and a half eachweek to deliver meals to between five-and-nine clients, depending on the route."Typically, they're older people. Usu- ally they're between 75 and 95 years ofage and living at home. We have a setroute and the odd time we have some-body new," Kathryn said. "It's a pleasure to do it. I know about their kids and theirgrandkids. I feel privileged that they cantell me about themselves. There are times when some of them need a little bitof extra help," Kathryn said.While the Farrugias have been de-pendable regulars, Community Care Durham (CCD), which administersMeals on Wheels in Durham and othervolunteer-run social programs, could use a lot more like them.The number of active volunteersCCD has been able to rely on hasdropped 50 per cent in just three years, from 1,862 in 2019-2020 to 922 in 2021-22.Much of the drop is centred aroundthe pandemic outbreak. Still, CCD chief executive officer James Melochesaid the organization is hoping to boostthe volunteer numbers to help take thepressure off the overburdened volun- teers who remain."We're challenged because our num-bers have dwindled, making it a strainto meet the demand in the community," Meloche said."Even after the pandemic, we weredelivering 100,000 meals a year. Right now, I expect we'll hit about 125,000meals. We're delivering more mealswith fewer volunteers," he said. Me-loche also pointed out that Meals on Wheels volunteers also act as wellnesscheck-ins for the seniors and thosewith disabilities to which they deliver. He said he worries about the steadyrise of "aging in our community andfood security issues and we know isola- tion is a huge issue for people's well-be- ing. It's a bind on both sides."He said CCD also has other pro-grams it offers that are looking for vol-unteers including: • packaging the meals for Meals onWheels, which takes a couple of hoursand can be done once a week, every two weeks or every three weeks;• a community food box program,where a pantry box is delivered to cli-ents across Durham once a week. Vol- unteers pack boxes on Thursday, anddeliveries are made on Fridays;• the COPE mental health program, which involves in-person or counsel-ling sessions with peer groups. Train-ing is provided for volunteers by CCD;• a friendly visiting program for those who want to develop a relation-ship between a senior and a volunteer.It involves paying a visit to a senior in isolation;What's required, Meloche said, is apolice record check, but also, he added,"the most important skill is compas- sion and a desire to work in the commu-nity. We can teach skills. A driver's li-cence is also helpful. We have volunteer appreciation events and try to providerewards for volunteers."He's hoping the organization can re-cruit another 200 volunteers for all its programs to help offset the more than900 it's lost in the last three years."We're looking for people who reallywant to find value in returning some- thing to the community," he said.CCD won't have to worry about theFarrugias. "When they (seniors she delivers to)need help, I'm retired, I've got lots oftime. I look at it's like giving back. We'reextremely blessed. Let's turn our good fortune toward someone else becausewe can. As long as they let me do it, I'lldo it," Kathryn said. If you are interested in volunteeringor want more information, check outcommunitycaredurham.on.ca. MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS TALK OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY Kathryn and Joseph Farrugia have been delivering Meals on Wheels for the past 13 years as volunteers. Jason Liebregts/Metroland VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 22 To complement the Board’s current membership, expertise in one or more of the following areas would be ideal: clinical, long-term care, construction, project management, labour relations, health care administration and policies, information technology, and legal. If you are interested in joining this group of diverse, passionate and committed community leaders responsible for the governance of Lakeridge Health, pleasevisitourwebsiteat www.lh.ca. Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario’s largest community health systems, serving Durham Region and beyond. With five hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 community locations, Lakeridge Health is committed to providing high quality and compassionate care for patients and their families. LakeridgeHealth’sBoardofTrustees isseekingnewmembersfor2023/24. at www.drps.ca Dosti said "I'm learning I didn't know my sister aswell as I thought I did. Ithought she was this cute little humble girl. I didn't know she volunteered athomeless shelters andkitchens, and in the place where she was murdered,she was helping a youngwoman taking care of her baby because she had post- partum. She was leavingwork and she was goingthere at night and my mom kept telling her it's not agood area. She (Katie) said,'I know, but this person needs help.' "She went to school to bea drug and addictionscounsellor because shewanted to help people," said Dasti.Dasti has started a Go-FundMe account to help defray funeral expensesand to raise funds to pur-chase a bench to be placed in Palmer Park in Port Perry to honour Kainz'smemory.There will also be an Easter fundraiser for Katie on April 1 at Harley G's at NEWS Continued from page 3 ‘WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS?’ See ‘SHE’,page 23 "She was so unselfish and she always wanted to help everybody else." – Tyler Dasti The Oshawa man ac-cused in the stabbing deathof Katie Kainz on March 12 spent 331 days in jail lessthan two years ago for an-other stabbing incident. As of the News Advertis- ers' deadline, AdamOdette, 37, is wanted forsecond-degree murder andattempted murder in a dou-ble stabbing that took placeMarch 12 at a home on Sim-coe Street in Oshawa. The Oshawa man wasout on probation and re-stricted from owning weap-ons following an April 2022 conviction for one count ofassault causing bodilyharm. That charge was origi-nally laid in connection with a stabbing that tookplace on April 9, 2021 inOshawa. Odette was arrest- ed in May of 2021 andcharged with multipleweapons offences. Odette was convicted ofone count of aggravated as-sault while all other charg-es were withdrawn by the Crown. Odette has a long recordof charges filed in Oshawadating back to 2006.In 2020, Odette wascharged after a policechase on Jan. 28. Police had noticed a vehicle withfront-end damage and thefemale driver didn't stop.When the vehicle finally did stop, police say a manfled into a residential area.Odette was wanted on an outstanding warrant andcharged with failing to ap- pear. In 2016, Odette wascharged in a home-inva- sion style armed robberyon Quebec Street. He wascharged with robbery, pos- session of weapons danger-ous, and being unlawfullyin a dwelling house. Back in 2006, when he was 20 years old, Odettewas charged in connec-tion with a violent ram-page in which a number ofyoung people were as-saulted and robbed insouth Oshawa. The incidents tookplace on the night of June16 and early morning hoursof June 17. Police laid a number of charges againstfive suspects. Police reported that the attacks began on the nightof June 16 when a group of teens partying on thebeach near Stone and Ce-dar streets were accosted by several suspects who de-manded money and drugs.A 16-year-old Oshawa boysustained serious stab wounds in an ensuingstruggle, police reported atthe time. Another attack on theteens took place when theyleft the beach area, policesaid. A victim was held at knifepoint during that con-frontation, police said. In a separate attack, twoyoung people were assault-ed at a plaza on WentworthStreet West early June 17,police said. According to police, during that assaultone young person wasbashed repeatedly over thehead with a beer bottle. Odette was among thosecharged with assault caus-ing bodily harm, assault, and two counts of breach ofprobation. MAN WANTED IN STABBING DEATH SERVED 331 DAYS IN JAIL FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com CRIME ODETTE WAS ON PROBATION AND HAD A WEAPONS PROHIBITION ATTIME OF STABBING OF KAINZ AND SECOND WOMAN MARCH 12 A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 37-year-old Oshawa man. Adam Odette is wanted for second-degree murder and attempted murder in connection with the stabbing death of Katie Kainz and the stabbing of a second female in Oshawa on March 12, 2023. Atom Odebt Facebook photo 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On April 12,2023, Durham Regonal Council will hold three public meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. These meetings were originally scheduled for March 29 but have now been rescheduled for April 12. The first public meeting will be held to present a new by-law to replace Regional Development Charge By-law No.28-2018. The second public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No. 39-2022. The third public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to GO Transit Development Charge By-law No. 86-2001. These meetings will be held to present the proposed underlying background studies and obtain public input on these proposed by-laws and studies. The public meetings are to be held on: Wednesday, April 12,2023 9:30 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario To ensure sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-laws and background studies will be made available as of Tuesday, March 28,upon request. The documents will also be posted on the Regional website, at durham.ca, on March 28. To submit written correspondence to Regional Council, contact Legislative Services by email at clerks@durham.ca,or mail your comments to the Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5. If you wish to make a delegation before Regional Council at the public meeting, submit your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by noon on Tuesday,April 11. Members of the public who register in advance of the meeting will be provided with the details to delegate electronically. Please note that this meeting will be held in a hybrid meeting format with electronic and in-person participation. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to view the meeting via live streaming at www.calendar.durham.ca/meetings as an alternative to attending the meeting in person. Information you provide or present during the public meeting, including your name, are subject to the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This will form part of the public record and may be made available to the public. All submissions received in writing, as well as those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting, will be considered prior to Council’s decision. Council’s decision is anticipated during a special Regional Council meeting on Wednesday, June 14. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Risk Management, Economic Studies and Procurement, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301) or mary.simpson@durham.ca. Alexander Harras Director of Legislative Services / Regional Clerk 433 Simcoe St. S., in Oshawa. Anyonewho would like to is asked to donate to the fundraiser with all funds raised do-nated to Kainz's family.Kainz graduated from Sir SandfordFleming College in Peterborough with a degree as a mental health and drugaddictions worker, and Dasti said that'sthe work she was dedicated to. "She was always putting other peo-ple first. She was so unselfish and shealways wanted to help everybody else.People are saying that when she lived in Peterborough, that people who hadno place to stay, she would bring themhome, strangers, give them food, letthem sleep on the couch."He broke down as he spoke over thephone and then said: "I wish I knewmore about her when she was alive." Dasti is extremely worried abouthis parents, especially his mother,who he said has survived two bouts ofcancer. His parents live in Seagrave, just outside Port Perry. That's whereKainz was also living at the time of herdeath. "We're from Seagrave; we've livedthere our whole lives. Katie was livingat home with my parents, trying topay school and credit-card debt, to save up for a place. She had lived inPeterborough for a long time, but therents are so high, so my parents said come home."She was supposed to come home(Saturday night), but she never did," hesaid. Stephanie Jackson and CassandraRamsbottom, who are friends of Dastiand have known Kainz since she was a very young child, are in shock over herdeath."She was very energetic. When shewalked in a room, you knew she was there. She wasn't shy and she lovedart," said Jackson."She worked very closely with thehomeless community and her cat was her be-all and end-all," added Jackson,who also said Kainz "loved animals andvolunteered with animal shelters. "If you take what we call as a hippie,that was like her aura, she was a gentlesoul," she said.Ramsbottom remembers Kainz as "the little kid who used to try to tagalong with us big kids. She wouldchase us along on her bicycle to try to keep up with us. I remember theirmom was a bus driver. When she waslittle, her mom used to put her in thecar seat in the front of the bus and she would laugh and giggle cause she justthought it was the coolest thing to beon the bus with the big kids," said Ramsbottom."She was honestly just this beauti-ful, bright-spirited soul, an old soul, and a bright light to everybody thatknew her," she said.Kainz and another woman werefound suffering from stab wounds on Simcoe Street in downtown Oshawa onSunday, March 12, at about 4 a.m.Both women were taken to Toron-to-area trauma centres, where Kainz died from her wounds. The otherwoman is in stable condition, policesaid. Kainz is Durham's sixth homicidevictim of 2023."I don't know what's going on withthis city, man, it was never like this when I was young and I feel sorry forthe people that live here. I hope peoplecome out and share their happy stories and I want my parents to see all the hap-py stories. Why would anyone do this totwo girls who did nothing at all?" saidDasti. NEWS Continued from page 22 ‘SHE WAS ... JUST THIS BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT-SPIRITED SOUL’ Katie Kainz is seen with her niece, nephew and older brother, Tyler Dasti, in an undated photo. Tyler Dasti photo "She was very energetic. When she walked in a room, you knew she was there. She wasn't shy and she loved art." – Stephanie Jackson A STRONGER VOICE We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. DURHAMREGION.COM/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY 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 , M a r c h 2 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 24 DAVIDSON, Raymond ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Raymond Davidson, beloved husband, father, and grand- father, passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 80. He lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family. Born on June 21, 1942, in Bewcastle, Cumbria, England, Raymond grew up in a close- knit family with his parents, Edwin and Maggie, and his siblings Edna, Colin, Peter and Alan. He attended Carlisle College of Art and later pursued careers as a potter and signwriter, eventually starting his own business, Ray's Signs, in Whitby, Ontario. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, unwavering integrity, and commitment to excellence in all he did. In 1960, Raymond met the love of his life, Valerie Ann Cosstick, and they were married April 2, 1966. Together, they raised two children, Michael and Nigel, who were the joy of their lives. Raymond was a devoted father, always there to offer support, guidance, and encou- ragement to his children as they pursued their own pass- ions and dreams. In his free time, Raymond enjoyed his vegetable garden and woodworking. He was a former private pilot and loved to travel and meet people abroad on the many cruises he took with Valerie. He loved spending time chatting with the many friends and acquaintances that would stop by the house, enjoying nights out at the pub, or simply catching up on Facetime with family and friends back in the UK. Raymond will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, his son Michael and partner Dorothy, and his grandchildren Matthew and Nathan. He will be remembered for his warmth, his generosity, and his unwavering love for his family and pets. A service to celebrate Raymond's life will be held at THORNTON FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787 on March 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. Donations in memory of Raymond can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. LAYTER, Anna ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with extreme sadness that Katia and Nina announce the death of Anna Layter (1955- 2023). She was a trailblazer whose legacy with carry on with her wishes for others to lead with kindness and gener- osity. A viewing will be held at McEachnie Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 22nd (4-8) and a funeral Thursday, March 23rd at St Johns Orthodox Church in Oshawa at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donating to the charity of your choice. MANSFIELD, Catherine Mary October 9, 1958 - March 12, 2023 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a courageous battle, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Mary Mansfield at the age of 64 on March 12, 2023, at Lakeridge Health - Ajax/Pickering. Loving and supportive wife to Joe for 36 years. Dear stepmother to Joanne and step-grandmother to Deandra. Devoted foster mother to Tyrone. Cherished sister to Robert, Helen, Bonnie and her in-laws. Caring aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Beloved close friend to Linda and John as well as their children Melodie and Natalie. Catherine will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends. Catherine was a generous, caring and truly loving soul. She will never be forgotten especially for her love of animals. Donations made to the Humane Society of Durham Region in memory of Catherine would be greatly appreciated. Catherine's eulogy and online condolences can be made at mceachniefuneral.ca NEUBER, Therese "Terri" Margaret Nov. 17, 1934 - Feb. 9, 2023 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Therese went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was 88 years old and a resident of Bayridges Long Term Care Home, Pickering when she passed. Devoted and steadfast mother to: Harry Langkraer (Gail Mark), Sylvia Rhodes-Ritchie (Dave), Lori Mueller (Albert), and Michael Neuber. She is also survived by numerous relatives. The funeral service will be held on Fri. March 24th at 1:00 p.m., at Bowmanville Baptist Church, 905-623- 3000. A light lunch will follow. In memory of Terri, donations may be given to the Christian Ministry of your choice. 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