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The 2022 Price of Eating Wellin Durham Region report foundthat many families are strugglingto afford a healthy diet, with 15 per cent of households catego-rized as food insecure — meaningthey either worry about running out of food, settle for lower qual- ity food or miss meals altogether."For some families in DurhamRegion, being unable to buy nu-tritious food is a reality," said Deborah Lay, a registered dieti-tian and public health nutrition-ist with Durham Region Health Department. "Households living with lowincomes struggle to pay for hous-ing and bills and are often forcedto give up healthy food choices to pay for other expenses. There'san urgent need to address the RISING FOOD PRICES LEAVE FAMILIES STRUGGLING See ‘FOR’,page 6 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com Students at the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food at Durham College's Whitby campus grow the ingredients used in the production of products made for Pantry, a retail food store located in the centre for food. 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JUST THE FACTS • Petrina Developments Corporationplans to build 161 dwelling units and 600 metres of ground-floor commercial spacefor the 12-storey building.• The five-storey seniors building willconsist of 34 units. • The land is located in the southeastcorner of Harwood Avenue South andMandrake Street. • This area is part of what is envisionedas the Midtown Corridor, which will be de-veloped as an urban connection betweenthe Uptown Regional Centre along Kings-ton Road, to the Downtown Regional Cen- tre, directly south of Highway 401.• A two-storey building and a one-storeybuilding currently occupy the land.• Three levels of underground parking are also included in the plans.• There will be an amenity area on therooftop terrace on the second floor of the 12-storey building.• A private lane is proposed through themiddle of the development site, separatingthe 12-storey building along Harwood Ave- nue South from the proposed five-storeybuilding.• A site plan application will have to be submitted before the development can pro-ceed. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? HARWOOD AVENUEDEVELOPMENT PLANS Jason Liebregts/Metroland WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 6 ABOUT USThis newspaper, published everyThursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., awholly-owned subsidiary of TorstarCorporation. The Metroland familyof newspapers is comprised of more than 70 community publica-tions across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council.Complainants are urged to bringtheir concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satis- fied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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Published letters will appear inprint and/or online atdurhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, pleasecall 905-683-5117. economic barriers thatpeople living with low in-comes experience in ac- cessing a nutritious diet."The Price of Eating Wellin Durham Region 2022 Re-port found that 15 per cent of Durham householdsface food insecurity, a phe-nomenon worsened by theongoing rise in food costs.— Region of DurhamgraphicAccording to the Na- tional Nutritious Food Bas-ket guide, the price of a ba-sic diet for a family of fourwas $246 per week in June 2022, or $1,067 per month.For lower income families,the impact is significant. A family of four with OntarioWorks as their income canexpect to spend 95 per centof their income on rent and food, leaving only $139 forall other monthly expens-es. While lower incomesare more at risk, all house-holds are feeling the pinch,with rising food costs out- pacing inflation, and ex-pected to rise between 5and 7 per cent this year. That equates to an increaseof about $1,065.60 more ingrocery spending annuallyfor a family of four com- pared to 2022, according toCanada's Food Price Re-port."To say that it's been a challenging year for Cana-dians at the grocery storewould be an understate- ment," said Dr. SylvainCharlebois, project leadand Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dal- housie University, whichpartnered with the Univer-sity of Guelph, University of Saskatchewan and Uni-versity of British Columbiaon the report. "Consumers will contin- ue to get smarter aboutgrocery shopping as theynavigate through this so- called food inflationstorm," he continued.The report predicts themost substantial increases this year will affect vegeta-bles, dairy and meat."We haven't seen food prices increase this high inCanada for over 40 yearsand based on our findings,the increases we have pre- dicted are still quite highbut not as high as the in-creases for 2022," said Dr. Simon Somogyi, Universi-ty of Guelph campus lead."That may be cold comfortfor Canadians, as food pric- es are already high, but ifinflation can come down,it's possible that we couldsee price increases for 2023at or below 5 per cent."At Durham College's W.Galen Weston Centre for Food, all programs havefelt the impact."It's across the board re-ally," said Patrick Lerni- han, general manager ofthe Centre for Food. "Wedefinitely see it in food costs here in the building,costs have probably risen10 to 15 per cent since wecame out of COVID. There's a huge cost increase, espe-cially the cost of proteins,chicken, fish, all the popu- lar ones. The cost of beefhas risen as well, and we'vealso seen it across the fresh produce that we have to buy."Lernihan said the cen-tre is lucky to be part of a larger institution, whichhelps fund both its restau-rant, Bistro '67, and its re-tail outlet, Pantry. For in- dependent restaurants, therising costs could spelldoom. "Luckily we're not astandalone business wheresomeone is living or dyingby the results at the end of the month," said Lernihan."The restaurant busi-ness is not a hugely profit- able business so if you don'tpass costs on you canquickly find yourself in thered. Within the industry in general I think there are alot of business that are liv-ing very much month tomonth and not gaining anyground, they're just tryingto keep their heads abovewater." . Lernihan said the mainreason driving the increas-es, according to their sup-pliers, is rising fuel costs. "The main reason wewere told when we startedseeing it was transporta- tion and fuel costs, to bringany food or produce intothis country it's generallydone by road so when fuel went through the roof thatwas passed directly on," heexplained. In response, some resi-dents are looking for alter-natives. Mary Anne Mar- tin, treasure of Durham In- tegrated Growers (DIG),which supports local foodproduction and food secu-rity, said they've seen a rise in interest since the end ofCOVID."We noticed a huge jumpin interest and seeds flyingoff the shelves, and I thinkthat has continued," shesaid. "Most of the commu- nity gardens we work withor support have waitinglists, so there is a lot of pop-ularity for people to join community gardens andgarden on their own."While some interest in gardening may be drivenby rising costs, Martinnotes that it is a big com-mitment. "There are a lot ofthings that have to align inorder to offset the price of food for people as theygrow," she said, citingspace to grow, tools need- ed, sunshine, water, seeds and seedlings and otherinfrastructure needs."All those sorts of thingsneed to be in place for peo- ple to grow their own foodand there are a lot of un-knowns as well when itcomes to weather, pestsand things like that," shecontinued. "All that to sayit is one piece, and it can definitely help to providerelief for some people, butit is just one piece of the af-fordability puzzle. Another part of it is just adding tothe resiliency of local foodsystems, making sure we do have food here that'shealthy and available topeople. I think it raises ourself-sufficiency as a com- munity and as individualsas well."DIG will be hosting a garden tour on July 22. Formore information visitwww.durhamdigs.ca. NEWS Continued from page 3 The Price of Eating Well in Durham Region 2022 Report found that 15 per cent of Durham households face food insecurity, a phenomenon worsened by the ongoing rise in food costs. Durham Region Health Department photo 'FOR SOME FAMILIES, BEING UNABLE TO BUY NUTRITIOUS FOOD IS A REALITY' “Consumers will continue to get smarter about grocery shopping as they navigate through this so-called food inflation storm.” – Dr. Sylvain Charlebois 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on July 27, 2023, at the Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering. Description of Lands: 1. Roll No. 18 01 020 016 26170 0000; PICKERING; PIN 26378-0011 (LT); PT LT 20 CON 2 PICKERING PT 2, 40R4935; PICKERING; File No. 21-01 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $30,000 Minimum tender amount: $89,126.54 2. Roll No. 18 01 020 017 00500 0000; PICKERING; PIN 26383-0057 (LT); PT LT 21 CON 2 PICKERING AS IN PI15781 N OF PT 1, 40R13566, S OF CO158700, NE OF PT 6, 40R2104, SW OF PTS 3 & 4, 40R10816 & PT 3, 40R8784; PICKERING; File No. 21-02 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $632,000 Minimum tender amount: $313,373.42 3. Roll No. 18 01 010 021 06600 0000; Pickering; PIN’s 26365-0991 (LT) and 26365-0992 (LT); FIRSTLY: PCL 33-1, SEC 40M1923; BLK 33, PL 40M1923 (PICKERING); S/T PT 3, 40R15907 AS IN D443256; S/T D444709 PICKERING; SECONDLY: PCL 34-1, SEC 40M1923; BLK 34, PL 40M1923 (PICKERING); PICKERING; File No. 21-03 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,037,000 Minimum tender amount: $408,575.16 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property. The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale. Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST). This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 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Over the course of several weeks these flavours will go head-to- head in our next Sizzlin’ Summer Playdown. Cast a vote to see your favourite advance to the next round. Starting July 20th! SCAN THE QR CODE TO GET UPDATES FROM OUR LAST SNACK DOWN AND SEE WHO WAS CROWNED THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP SNACK! DURHAMREGION.COM Strawberry, Moose Tracks or Vanilla? What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Part 2! Memories make the bestpresents! Summer is final-ly here and with the warm-er weather comes all kindsof local community eventsand outdoor charity fund-raisers. Dreams and Wish- es Children's Charity istaking advantage of thesun-filled days to makememories for children throughout Durham bysending them to Canada'sWonderland for the day. As part of the "Un-Birthday"Program, we will be takingchildren and their care-givers from shelters and community support agen-cies throughout DurhamRegion to Canada's Won- derland for the day, includ-ing transportation, all-dayfood and drinks, and per-sonalized gifts for each child attending! Often, when you thinkof charitable organiza- tions, it is about givinggifts, clothes, or food —some tangible item to peo-ple in the community who are struggling. I think thebest gift you can give, par-ticularly to a child, is agreat memory. Something to talk to their friendsabout, share common ex-periences with, and stay with them long after theglow from their sun-kissedcheeks has faded. A day to relax and be a kid. To see fun characters,go on rides, eat funnel cakeand bond with their family members who are goingthrough a challengingtime. One of the greatest burdens parents who are inneed of support talk to usabout is how they wanttheir kids to be happy andfeel normal. A day like thisbrings families togetherand gives them an opportu- nity to jump on a roller-coaster and laugh together(or scream together —which is what I will be do- ing) and remember the joyof being a kid. The good news is that the sunshine and clearskies have brought an op-portunity for you too! Achance to get outside and have some fun while help-ing make programs likethis possible. Get out into the community and join alocal charity golf tourna-ment or a walk-a-thon,bike-a-thon, bake sale, or food festival to help raisemoney for any great localorganizations that support those in need. There are somany opportunities to getinvolved and volunteeryour time or talents to make an impact in the livesof others. Maybe you havethought about wanting toget involved but never knew how to help or whereto go. Just reach out. Talkto your friends or col- leagues at work about char-ities they are passionateabout, and you will findthat the joy of helping oth- ers is contagious! We just had our first everDreams and Wishes Charity Gala — thanks to RoxanneMeek, Royal LePage FrankReal Estate, that raised funds for the "Un-Birthday" Program and ensured wewere able to bring a day ofwonder to kids at Wonder- land! Although giving finan-cial support is always appre-ciated, giving your time andeven ideas for fundraisers or how to add new elementsto existing events can be justas impactful. Dreams and Wishes Children's Charitywould not have grown tosupport as many childrenwith as many programs as we have without the inputand innovative ideas of oursupporters!For more informationvisit our website: dreams-wisheschildrenscharity-.com. JC Dougan is the presi-dent of Dreams and WishesChildren's Charity, a Dur- ham-founded charity whol-ly run by volunteers. Learnmore at dreams-wisheschil- drenscharity.com. 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No one will argue that values have slipped overthe past year and that thecosts of carrying homeshave increased; however,the group of people predict-ing large numbers of dis-tressed homes hitting the market may be disappoint-ed. When a homeownerstops paying their mort- gage a common option for alender is to begin a "powerof sale" process. This is a tool to secure the propertyand sell it, allowing thelender to recover their in-vestment and any costs. If we look back to the real es-tate downturn in the early1990s, we remember that the market was floodedwith homes being sold bybanks. Is that likely to hap-pen in 2023? When lenders offermortgages to homeowners,they rely on the borrower paying the loan back with-out interruption. Manylenders use deposits and investments by people like you and I as capital to loanand have a responsibilityto make safe investments. With rates increasing overthe past 14 months, someproperty owners have be-come stressed with higher payments and lenderswant to work with theseowners to help them and toprotect their investments. One reason that proper-ty owners in distress willnot lose their homes back to a lender is the stress test.This is a tool all banks usewhen qualifying a borrow-er. The borrower must qualify for a mortgage rat-ed 2 per cent higher thanwhat they are applying for, which protects the lenderknowing if rates rise, theborrower can afford thehigher payment. Another tool commonly used by alender is to extend the am-ortization of a mortgage to reduce the payments. If ahomeowner has a $500,000mortgage that is renewingat 5.5 per cent and they have had the mortgage for15 years, by extending theamortization back to a 25- year repayment themonthly payment is re-duced by about $1,000 per month. Another technique is to convert a variable-rate mortgage to a fixed-term product. Currently,variable rate mortgages are dramatically higherthan fixed-term mortgag-es. Any homeowners whoare in fixed-term mortgag-es continue to have thesame payments until their mortgage is renewed. Overthe past few years, withrock bottom rates, many people who would havechosen fixed mortgagesopted for variable mort-gages. These seem to be the homeowners who are mostat risk with higher pay-ments. If you find yourself, us- ing an American term,"underwater," meaningyou are being stressed by your increased payments,my recommendation is toreach out to your lenderand ask for their guidance on how you can decreaseyour payments. In the endwhat all lenders want is for the borrower to make theirpayments on time with nointerruption and most willhave suggestions and ideas on how to better managehigher rates. Good people are being challenged by our currentmarket, and there is noshame in asking for help. Lindsay Smith is withKeller Williams Energyand has been a Durhamreal estate broker for 37years. He can be reached atlindsay@buyselllove.c WILL WE SEE FORECLOSURES FLOOD THE MARKET? OPINION LINDSAY SMITHOFFERS WAYS TOREDUCE MORTGAGEPAYMENTS LINDSAY SMITH Column 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 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! 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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 ATLANTIS NIAGARA Incredible Turn-key Opportunity! Winery & Cannabis Greenhouses in the Heart Of Wine Country. $11,00 0 , 0 0 0 RENOVATED THROUGHOUT 3 Bedrooms on Incredible 27x127 Lot $1,750 , 0 0 0 URBAN CHURCH LOFTS Brand New! 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Units! Immediate Occupancy! FORSALE 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 COMMERCIAL PLAzA 6 Units Total. Market Rate Rents $2,500 , 0 0 0 FARM OPPORTUNITY 109 Acres with New Building $2,350 , 0 0 0 $1,29 9 , 9 9 9 STEPS TO DANFORTH Stunning Custom Built Family Home! Entertainers Dream! B&B OPPORTUNITY 3+ Acres! 5 Beds & Large Rooms. Short Drive To Attractions $1,950 , 0 0 0 UNBEATABLE VALUE Almost 1000sqft With Spacious Balcony $385,0 0 0 HUGE PRIVATE LOT 3 Bedroom Home $479,0 0 0 SPACIOUS UNIT SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD DESIRABLE LOCATION SOLD FOR 100% OF ASKING!!! SOLD WE’RE HIRING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR LICENSED AGENTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! GO TO GETLEO.COM TO SKYROCKET YOUR CAREER! $669 , 0 0 0 RARE 3 BED Corner Unit With Amazing Layout $2,74 9 , 0 0 0 SPECTACULAR FARM 98 Acre Farm with Unlimited Potential BRAND NEW LUxURY HOME SOLD FOR 45K OVER ASKING!! SOLD HALF ACRE DOWNTOWN BARRIE SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD DETACHED HOME SOLD FOR 100K OVER ASKING!! SOLD GEORGIAN BAY WATERFRONT Stunning Acreage With Sandy Beach $1,050 , 0 0 0 2476 SqFT CENTURY HOME On Large Lot. Quiet Setting With Incredible Views $1,000 , 0 0 0 MODERN SHOWPIECE SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD $1,15 0 , 0 0 0 COUNTRY LIVING ON 7 ACRES Bungalow With In Law Suite 20 min To Hwy 407 10+ ACRES Completely Restored 2000sqft Home $1,180 , 0 0 0 SOLD DETACHED BUNGALOW SOLD FOR 250K OVER ASKING!! JACKS LAKE COTTAGE 300ft Of Waterfront. 4 Seasons with 4 Beds $998,0 0 0 TERRIFIC SEMI Finished Basement with Separate Entrance $899,9 9 9 CONDO ALTERNATIVE Create Your Dream Semi! $599,9 9 9 END UNIT TOWNHOME Walk Out TO Private Garden $850,0 0 0 $999 , 9 0 0 WATERFRONT LOTS 2 Buildable Lots + 1 Recreational Lot - Over 55 Acres Total BUNGALOW WITH WALK-OUT Ravine Lot With Inground pool $1,69 9 , 0 0 0 2 SELF CONTAINED UNITS SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! SOLD STUNNING SEMI SOLD FOR 159K OVER ASKING!! SOLD WALK TO THE BEACH Updated Detached on Large Lot $799,9 9 9 PRIME LOCATION 1250sqft Unit $699,0 0 0 STUNNING HILLTOP VIEW FARM 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 , J u l y 1 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 14 With four grid-scale Small Modular Reactors in Durham Region, we will be able to generate enough electricity to reliably and safely power 1.2 million homes and enable economic growth in Ontario. Learn more at OPG.com Durham Region is leading North America’s clean energy future. 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Chartwell.com Book your personalized tour! Chartwell offers 5 residences in Durham, find your nearest today. CHARTWELL HARWOOD 240 Old Harwood Avenue Ajax •289-608-8364 Set amid elegantly landscaped grounds in a peaceful Ajax neighbourhood, Chartwell Harwood offers flexible and convenient services that empower you to craft the vibrant retirement you deserve. Explore our spacious suites, wonderful on-site amenities, and social lifestyle! It’s freedom, plus convenience and peace of mind ASK ABOUT OUR LIMITED-TIME OFFER! Ready to explore high inthe sky or conquer a fear ofheights? Here are five placeswhere guests can hang outup in the treetop canopy this summer. TREETOP ECO-ADVENTURE PARK, treetopeco-adventu-repark.com This site in Oshawa en-sures the entire family canget in on the fun, with tree- top courses suited for al-most all people, ages threeand up. The junior chil-dren's course does not have any height limit, allowinganyone ages three to six toenjoy with their family.Guests who sign up for themega adult course get fourhours to test their skills onrope swings, climbing walls, suspension bridges,and many other obstacles. WILDPLAY, www.wild-play.com/niagara-falls If ziplining over NiagaraFalls after a day of fun is onyour bucket list, WildPlay is the place to go. Featuringa kids course, classiccourse, and extreme course with varying levelsof difficultly, guests canspend the day climbing away. When guests aredone, they can head over toZipline to the Falls, allow- ing visitors ages seven andover to get a once in a life-time view from a trulyunique angle. MUSKOKA ZIP LINES AND AE- RIAL PARK, www.aerialpark-.ca Ready to work throughtwo levels of obstaclecourses featuring 34 dif-ferent challenges? Musko- ka Zip Lines and AerialPark in Bracebridge is thespot to be. Guests canwork through bridges,rolling logs, and zip lineswhile on the course. Afterworking through all the challenges, be prepared totake a giant leap of faith toend the day. LONG POINT ECO-ADVEN- TURES, www.lpfun.caFeaturing eight differentzipline platforms that take over two hours to go down,there's lots to do at LongPoint Eco-Adventures in St. Williams. Giving guests ascenic view of the Carolin- ian Forest and Turkey PointMarsh, there's lots to seewhile working through the course. After a day hangingout in the trees, take advan-tage of all the other activi-ties on their site, including axe throwing, kayak andpaddle boarding, stargaz-ing, or take in an apiary tour to see what a day in the life ofabeekeeper is like. TREETOP TREKKING, tree-toptrekking.com Treetop Trekking hasseven locations across theprovince worth checking out. Parks, including inBarrie, Brampton, Gana-raska, Hamilton, Hunts-ville, Stouffville and 1000 Islands, feature a ziplineand aerial game trek, en-couraging visitors to chal-lenge themselves as they cross over suspended brid-ges and swinging logs.Some locations offer a night trek option that al-lows guests to run throughthe obstacle course withjust their headlamps for light. At the Hamilton,Stouffville, and 1000 Is-lands locations, kids can enjoy a tree house villageand discovery course madejust for them. Andee Richards, Mylo Whitehead and Piper VanAsten made their way through the Jr. Children's Course at TreeTop Eco-Adventure Park in 0shawa. Metroland file photo SWING INTO SUMMER AT ONTARIO ADVENTURE PARKS THINGS TO DO 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 16 THIS NEWSPAPER IS PART OF THE TORSTAR NETWORK Torstar Gives Back$1MILLION INFREE ADVERTISING WE’RE GIVING AWAY Interested? Connect with us to apply at MetrolandGivesBack@Metroland.com WE’REGIVINGBACKTO OURCOMMUNITIES. Big impact organizations shouldn’t be limited by small budgets. Metroland is offering FREE advertising space in our local newspaper to help spread important messages across our communities. Eligible recipients include: Non-profit organizations Charity groups Community organizations FindusonCHARITABLEREGISTRATION#119267425RR0001 Help send kids to camp. 2023 Goal: $650,000 The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund provides grants to camp organizations to subsidize fees for kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. To donate or learn more visit thestar.com/faf or call 416-869-4847. morecoupons,moreflyers,moresavings. grocery savings at your fingertips. Disclaimer: flyers pictured are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the current flyers. View the flyer on Save.ca for the current flyer for your location. save.ca/flyers i 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m A MICA.CA/TAUNTON RSVP TO DEAN OR PAULINE AT 905-444-9800 BY JULY 11 Saturday, July 15 | 10:00am – 4:00pm Presentation Centre, 83 Taunton Rd E Our model suite is now open! Join us for an open house at the Amica Taunton Presentation Centre to be among the first to catch a glimpse of our brand new model suite. Enjoy a barbeque lunch, live music, and exciting prizes as you chat with our team members about what life will be like at our upcoming senior lifestyles residence. THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! Our Strawberry Margarita Loaf Cake is made from scratch with sweet strawberries, a twist of lime, and a rich strawberry cream cheese icing. It’s the perfect addition to your next brunch or BBQ! 699 ea 480 g SUMMERYSUMMERY SWEET SUMMERY SWEET SUMMERY SWEET The Ontario govern-ment is reminding resi-dents to be aware of bearsightings in Pickering and take the necessary steps toavoid attracting them intolocal neighbourhoods. A media release from the Ministry of Natural Re-souces and Forestry statesthat in the past two weeks, there have been severalbear sightings in the Pick-ering area, including sight-ings in Greenwood and Whitevale. Of these report-ed incidents, many in-volved items such as gar- bage and bird feeders.The province notes, the same bear can result inmultiple sightings. Theprovince says bears are of-ten attracted to garbage,bird food including suet, seed and nectar, odoursfrom barbecues, and ripefruit left on trees or theground. Removing these at- tractants can help keepbears out of the area. The province says cur- rently, natural foods forbears in this area are belowaverage. When the avail-ability of natural foods is limited, bears will look foralternative food sources,often in communities. When bears cannot gainaccess to non-natural foods such as garbage, they willnot stay in the area. QUICK FACTS • If a bear poses an im-mediate threat to publicsafety by exhibiting threat-ening or aggressive beha- viour, call 911 or your localpolice at 905-579-1520. • For advice on remov-ing bear attractants, callthe Bear Wise reportingline toll-free at 1-866-514-2327 or hearing impaired line (TTY) 1-705-945-7641.You will be connected witha live operator during bearseason (April 1 to Nov. 30). To learn more, visit On-tario.ca/bearwise. BEAR SIGHTINGS IN NORTH PICKERING KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com The province is advising residents that they can lower the risk of attracting bears into their neighbourhood by limiting access to food sources such as garbage and bird feeders. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry photo NEWS PEOPLE ASKED TO KEEP POTENTIALFOOD SOURCESAWAY 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 , J u l y 1 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 18 Summer 2023 is here,bringing incredible weath- er and positive vibes thatare sure to make it a seasonto remember! It's the per- fect year to add a one-of-a-kind experience, creating asummer of indelible mem-ories. And southern Onta- rio, with an amazing selec-tion of quirky accommoda-tions, is the just place to make that happen. Hereare 5 unique stays for anunforgettable summer thatare all close to home. MUSKOKA DOME Located in the heart of Muskoka, this newlyopened geodesic dome isperfect for those looking for a more bougie uniquestay experience. Completewith heated bathroomfloors and towel warmers, we loved how muchthought went into theirguests' comfort at this glamping stay.Book your stay at mus-kokadome.com And check out a short,overview video of the stayat https://shorturl.at/ uvBCM PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY CHURCH Whether a sinner or a saint, you're sure to find something you love aboutthis beautifully convertedcirca-1888 church. An in- credibly unique four-bed-room stay, the three-acreproperty backs onto the Bay of Quinte and is locat-ed just 15 minutes from thenearest winery. Originalconfessional booth includ- ed! Book your stay athttps://shorturl.at/koEIP THE RED TOWER A peaceful escape that'sperfect for a party of two,this two-storey tower has an outdoor shower andplunge pool to enjoy. Weloved the on-site minisculpture field and passing the Big Apple for tastytreats to eat during our ul-tra-unique stay. Book your stay at https://shorturl.at/bvCI6 MAXWELL CABIN Calling all history lov- ers, this cute little cabintakes you for a step back intime. A circa-1850 pioneerhome, it shares a glimpse into days long gone by.Close to Blue Mountain,our favourite part was re- laxing in the sauna, the porch swing and by thecampfire! Book your stayhere: https://shorturl.at/ kWXZ5 AUX BOX Last but not least, just ashort drive from Hunts-ville, this cosy little CubeCabin is a modular unit that is innovative in design.Perfect for a couple (orfamily members or friends), this adorable stayhas a hot tub and outdoorshower too. Immersed innature, we left feeling grounded and refreshed af-ter our one-night stay.Book your stay at https:// uniquestays.ca/rooms-2/Check out a short over-view video of the stay:https://shorturl.at/EPV23 Jennifer (Jen) Logan isa travel blogger and con-tent creator who lives inPickering. Check out herwebsite, www.jenzjour-neys.com, and her social media accounts @jenz-journeys on Instagram,YouTube and TikTok. 5 UNIQUE STAYS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER You don't have to go far to find a unique stay for a night, a weekend or longer. At left, a twilight view of the Maxwell Cabin, a circa-1850 pioneer home near Blue Mountain. An outside view of the new geodesic glamping dome southeast of Bracebridge. JENNIFER LOGAN OPINION JenzJourneys photos Durham HairstylistAcademy and Durham Children's Aid Society(CAS) recently celebratedhair diversity with a spe- cial workshop focusing oncare for natural hair.The event was thebrainchild of the Youth Council at Durham CASand was intended to pro-vide Black and biracialyouth, their families andtheir foster families withall the tools and informa-tion to care for natural hair."Black and Black-bira-cial natural hair care hasalways been something that was lacking in our sys-tem in child welfare," saidShailene Panylo, Durham CAS diversity initiativesand community engage-ment lead and Oshawa trustee at the Durham Dis- trict School Board (DDSB)."It is important that wecreate a safe space forlearning specifically with foster parents, kinshipparents and youth who arein care." Panylo, who was also once a child in care,considered the event longoverdue."I was involved in the CAS as a child, and I wasadopted and I grew up in afamily that did not knowhow to do my hair," said Pa- nylo. "This was somethingmy mom could have used.Hair is such a big part of ev- eryone's identity. Even at ayoung age we know chil-dren are treated different-ly at school depending on how they look." Mykael Jackman, an in-structor at the Hairstylist Academy, which is locatedat G.L. Roberts CVI in Osh-awa, was eager to make the event happen. "I'm all about hair so I'mreally enthused about thisopportunity," said Jack-man. "We were excited to teach many families howto care for their children'shair and help to provide them with product, pro-vide them with skills andprovide them with thecare, like nighttime re- gimes and identifying theright products for theircurl patterns and just an-swering the many ques- tions people have to makesure their hair is wellmaintained. "I really related to thisidea because I know peoplewant to do better in thehair care for their Black and biracial children. Thefeedback from each stu-dent showed how grateful they are for the informa-tion."Attendee Nicoli Strick- land said the event was helpful and informative."I want to learn how todo different cultures' hairand how different every- one's hair is," said Strick-land, a high school studentwho plans on pursuing fur- ther studies to become ahairstylist. "Some of thestuff I learned here todaywill help me when I go to hairstyle college."Panylo credited theYouth Council for theircommitment to the idea. "(The council) are allyouth who are in care, orpreviously in care or in- volved in the CAS in someway. They are trying to im-prove the system for youthwho are currently in care and coming after them,"she said. "They are the ones who really pushed us to priori-tize this initiative, espe-cially for Black and Black- biracial, or racializedyouth in care, making surethat we have appropriateeducation, products, and resources for children andfamilies."For Panylo, the feed- back from one young girlshowed how worthwhilethe initiative was. "At the very end, therewas a little girl who cameup to me and said, 'My hairlooks like you,'" Panylo re- calls. "Even at a young age,we know children aretreated differently at school depending on howthey look. An event likethis means a lot." DDSB AND CAS PARTNER ON NATURAL HAIR CARE WORKSHOP Trustee Shailene Panel helped to teach participants at a recent workshop on caring for natural hair. 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