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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2023_08_03THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023 Charlie the French bulldog is a valued member of Cristin Cain’s family. “For us, our dog is like our child,” she said. Just like a kid, Charlie comes with costs, too. “Probably in her lifetime, we could have paid a uni- versity tuition for our child. That’s how much we have spent,” said the Oshawa resident, who this spring spent thousands of dollars on her dog after a string of medical episodes. But not everyone can afford, or is prepared for, the true costs of animal care. “It’s one of the reasons that people give for rehoming,” said Shannon Stephenson, interim manager of the Humane Society of Durham Region (HSDR). With inflation remaining high, it seems everything is going up in price and it’s a good idea for TRUE COST OF OWNING PETS ON THE RISE See 'A LOT’, page 6 KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Shannon Stephenson, with Lewis, is the interim manager of the Humane Society of Durham Region. 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In the past, Holland has served as chief government whip, parliamentary secre- tary to the minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, and parliamen- tary secretary to the minister of democrat- ic institutions. In both public and private roles, Hol- land has backed health-related initiatives. He served as executive director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's Ontario Mission and as its national direc- tor of children and youth. He helped to se- cure funding for Grandview Children's Centre's future Ajax location. AJAX MP MARK HOLLAND NAMED CANADA'S MINISTER OF HEALTH KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Mark Holland, Ajax member of Parliament, was appointed health minister on Wednesday, July 26, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mark Holland Facebook page photo NEWS 3 | Pi c 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 , A u g u s t 3 , 2 0 2 3 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m PATIO FURNITURE CLEARANCE EVENT Exclusive in-store prices! 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"When I read Code of Conduct Policy (ADM 070), my ask was simple, return the overage and move for- ward and uphold the integ- rity of the city," said Picker- ing resident Anthony Ya- cub in an email. Yacub has launched an online petition over the matter, and had re- ceived 222 of 500 signatures at the time of publication. "It's time for city council members to be held ac- countable for their actions and pay back the expenses associated with these free tickets from infrastructure and development compa- nies!" said the petition. Yacub has called out four councillors for accept- ing gifts above the limit. In March alone, the fol- lowing councillors dis- closed these gifts/benefits:: Ward 1 City Coun. Lisa Robinson — $400 in tickets to a Toronto Raptors game, from TACC Group; a $250 ticket to the Accessibility Awards held at the Abili- ties Centre, from TACC Group; $600 in Toronto Ma- ple Leafs (Leafs) tickets; and a ticket to attend a March 2 dinner held by the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, which cost $1,500, from Municipal Solutions. Ward 2 Regional Coun. Linda Cook — $600 in Leafs tickets Ward 2 City Coun. Mara Nagy — $600 in Leafs tick- ets Ward 3 City Coun. Sha- heen Butt — $600 in Leafs tickets The $600 in Leafs tickets represent two tickets to a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in March from- Decast Ltd. Although the members have declared their gifts, which is required when they are more than $200, Pickering's code of conduct policy states coun- cillors "shall not accept from a single source during a 12-month period" gifts of benefits greater than $500, with some exceptions. Certain exceptions in- clude: • Entertainment provid- ed by government or gov- ernment agencies • Various events where the council member is speaking or attending in an official capacity • Attending fundraising events for charity The city and the integri- ty commissioner himself were could not comment due to the matter being un- der investigation. Three of the four councillors did not comment by deadline, but Nagy said it would be inap- propriate to comment as the matter is being re- viewed, but did say this sit- uation has allowed her an opportunity to review and revisit the code of conduct. Butt also said it would be inappropriate to com- ment due to the investiga- tion, but will accept the in- tegrity commissioner's findings. Yacub was a candidate in the municipal election, and is president of the Pick- ering-Uxbridge Conserva- tive Association. He recalls that candi- dates — who are now on council — ran on a man- date to bring a more ac- countable government with integrity. "Accountable govern- ment starts with the elect- ed leaders setting the ex- ample," he said. INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER LOOKING INTO COUNCILLORS ACCEPTING SPORTS TICKETS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS RESIDENT LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION The City of Pickering's integrity commissioner is investigating a complaint after four members of council accepted $600 in Toronto Maple Leafs tickets. Metroland file photo du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 4 THEHILARIOUS MUSICALSCI-FISMASH! Sharing Stories. Creating Memories. Making Connections. 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Investigators with Peterborough Police Services charged Neil Pereira, 33, with one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference. The charges have not been proven in court. Sexual interference is when a person, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16. Pereira is a priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto, currently on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough. Police released Pereira's identity "as the nature of the offences lead us to concerns there may be other victims." The Archdiocese of Toronto released a statement following Pereira's arrest. The statement said the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough received an alle- gation in June of sexual and professional misconduct involving Pereira, and imme- diately reported it to the Children's Aid So- ciety and the Peterborough police. Pereira was removed from pastoral ministry upon receipt of the allegation. "Fr. Pereira is entitled to due process, as is any accused individual," the statement said. Pereira was ordained to the priesthood in June 2020. He served as associate pastor at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering from 2020 to 2022 before moving to the Diocese of Peterborough in late June 2022 to serve in campus ministry. "The Archdiocese of Toronto looks upon any allegation of misconduct as an urgent matter that requires serious attention," the statement said. "We pray for all those who are affected by this painful situation," it said. Pereira was to appear in court on Aug. 8. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det.-Const. Jacob Donnel- ly at 705-876-1122, ext. 335, or Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477. PRIEST ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Father Neil Pereira is seen in a video posted by the Archdiocese of Toronto. He has been accused by Peterborough police of sexual interference and sexual assault. 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The Ajax Pickering Hospital Founda- tion is selling tickets for a chance to win a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu RS, thanks to Boyer Chevrolet Buick GMC Ajax. Just 500 tickets are being sold at $100 per ticket, and 150 have already been sold. Proceeds will purchase medical equip- ment for the hospital. To purchase a ticket (during regular business hours) call the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation at 905-683-2320 ext. 11501 or drop by the office at the Ajax Pick- ering Hospital (main floor, near Cardiac Diagnostics), at 580 Harwood Ave. S. in Ajax. Over the phone, tickets can be pur- chased by credit card. In person, cash, credit card or debit will be accepted. The draw is on Thursday, Dec. 7 at noon at the Ajax Pickering hospital. HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OFFERS CHANCE TO WIN CAR NEWS ODDS 1-IN-500 FOR 2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU RS PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 , 2 0 2 3 | 6 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of 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 bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satis- fied, write The National News Media Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE ARE Publisher and Chief Executive Officer Neil Oliver Vice President, Editorial Lee Ann Waterman Metroland Editor-in-Chief Paul Berton Managing Editor Mike Lacey Director of Advertising Tanya Pacheco Director Distribution Jeff Therrien Director Creative Services Paul Gostlin CONTACT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Phone: 905- 579-4407 Newsroom: 905-215-0462 Sales: 905-215-0424 Classifieds: 1-800-263-6480 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 320 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. HSDR operates a pet food pantry at the Whitby- based shelter, and usage has steadily gone up. In 2020, there were 172 total uses. In 2021, that number increased to 357, and in 2022, there were 402 total uses. In 2023, up to end of June, the number is 217. “They can contact us and we can prepare food for them to come in and pick up,” Stephenson said. Food is just one cost of pet ownership. Toys, cat lit- ter, dog waste bags, leash- es, food bowls and annual vet costs all add up. “The average cost for caring for a puppy averag- es between $5,000 and $5,100 for annual care,” said Stephenson. She’s referring to num- bers shared by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Asso- ciation (OVMA). To care for a dog costs around $4,000 each year. Kitten care ranges from $3,300 to $3,500 per year and adult cats will cost around $2,800. Dental cleaning and procedures are other costs that can sneak up on pet potential pet parents to consider the cots of pet ownership before signing the adoption papers. “Even the cost of pet food has gone up over the past few years, veterinary fees. All of these things def- initely could have an im- pact,” said Lindsey Narra- way, supervisor of Picker- ing Animal Services. Narraway says a change in living situation is be- coming a common reason people surrender animals to the shelter, which could be related to the cost of liv- ing. Adoption fees at both HSDR and Pickering Ani- mal Services are relatively low, and include spay or neuter, microchip and ini- tial vaccinations. But Nar- raway says the day-to-day costs for owning a pet can really add up. “For dogs and cats, it’s their food,” she said. “A lot of times people think food is cheap, but it really is not. And you want to make sure you’re giving your pet good-quality food.” owners. “A lot of the times they’re not taking into con- sideration emergency situ- ations when you have to go and take them to the vet,” Narraway said. In case of an emergency, thousands of dollars can be dropped at the vet. “Throughout her life — she’s seven — we’ve had ongoing expenses,” Cain said of her dog, Charlie. “But just in this new year we’ve spent probably close to $7,000.” She’s grateful pet insur- ance has kept the expenses from being completely un- affordable. She and her husband pay $130 per month, which covers $5,000 per year. “That’s helped us out so much,” she said. She adds veterinary medicine “seems so lucrative” and feels costs should be regu- lated. The adoption fee at Pick- ering Animal Services in- cludes six weeks of pet in- surance. Narraway says pet insurance is something pet owners should at least look into. “To have to surrender a pet or put them down be- cause you don’t have those finances is devastating,” she said. “It’s devastating for the animal, but also for the people because it is their family.” For those uninterested in purchasing pet insur- ance, Stephenson recom- mends setting funds aside each month for pet emer- gencies. Another form of finan- cial assistance for pet own- ers is the low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Stouffville, operated by the Ontario So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. HSDR also has an emer- gency pet shelter where owners can temporarily drop off their pets, for vari- ous reasons, such as flee- ing domestic abuse. “It gives them time to get back on their feet and their ani- mals are provided care,” Stephenson said. While adoptions have been going well at HSDR, Pickering Animal Services has more dogs than it ever has before. Those ready to take on the responsibility — and cost — of welcoming a pet into their home can visit pickering.ca or hsdr.org. New, unopened food do- nations are accepted for the HSDR’s pet food pantry at 1505 Wentworth St. in Whitby during operating hours. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: As inflation im- pacts day-to-day items for Durham residents, it’s tacking on higher bills for their pets as well NEWS Continued from page 1 'A LOT OF TIMES PEOPLE THINK FOOD IS CHEAP, BUT IT REALLY IS NOT' Cristin Cain has spent $7,000 this year alone on her French bulldog, Charlie. Liat Aharoni photo For women, taking the time to take care of our bodies is integral to lead- ing a healthy life. With so many competing priorities in our lives, women don't often put their health first. Whether it's menstrual cramps, pregnancy or menopause, your local pharmacist is a highly ac- cessible and convenient re- source who is well-posi- tioned to support women with their unique health- care needs at all stages of their lives. Here are some ways your local pharma- cist can help: The more you know about menstrual cramps: No matter what age you are — whether you're a teen or reaching meno- pause — women can expe- rience period pain. In fact, 80 per cent of women expe- rience period pain. There are a variety of over-the- counter recommenda- tions, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, and life- style adjustments, such as yoga and rest. Pharmacists can give you guidance on all these aspects, so be sure to consult them for their advice. Fortunately, as of this year, women in Onta- rio who experience dys- menorrhea (period pain) can be assessed and pre- scribed treatment by their pharmacists. Gone are the days when period pain keeps us from living our everyday lives — whether you want to eat some ice cream on the couch or play ultimate Frisbee like the commercials suggest, don't suffer with the pain that comes with periods. Ask your pharmacist for advice. Planning for pregnan- cy: Pregnancy comes with so many changes, not only to our bodies but also to our families. While prepar- ing for the arrival of a little one, it is important that we learn about the best ways to take care of our bodies. In tandem with your health-care team, pharma- cists are available to make sure you are knowledge- able on the best vitamins, such as prenatal vitamins, and medications to take during pregnancy. Don't let symptoms such as morning sickness keep you down — consult with your pharmacist about the best antinausea medications and other tips throughout pregnancy. Managing menopause: Three out of four women experience menopausal symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. Symptoms can include hot flashes, bladder control, sleep issues and mood fluc- tuations, to name a few. To address these symptoms, your local pharmacist can discuss options on how to best manage the symptoms and any long-term con- cerns. Next time you have a question or concern about a women's health topic, check in with your local pharmacist for quick and convenient support. Linda Ham is a phar- macist who owns Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Osha- wa and Whitby. PHARMACISTS SUPPORT WOMEN AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE OPINION LINDA HAM'S COLUMN FOCUSES ON FEMALE HEALTH ISSUES LINDA HAM Column 7 | Pi c 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 , A u g u s t 3 , 2 0 2 3 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering Weekly Community Page August 3 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24-hour line) customercare@pickering.capickering.ca Museum2Seniors pickeringmuseumvillage.ca Pickering Museum Village Fairy Lore, Enchanted Doors We’ll come to you! 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Officers responded to the mall at 1355 Kingston Rd. at roughly 8:30 p.m. Accord- ing to police, a man was inside his vehicle when two men approached, one brandish- ing a gun. The suspects demanded the man's car keys and allegedly stole the vehicle, head- ing east through the parking lot. The sus- pects arrived at the scene in a stolen BMW that a third man drove, said police. The car owner was not physically injured and his vehicle was later recovered by police in Toronto. Police are looking for three Black male suspects who are estimated to be between 20 to 30 years old. The first suspect is de- scribed as thin, six feet one inches tall, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black baggy pants. The second and third suspects were reported to have medium builds, and the third suspect had facial hair. Police are asking anyone with infor- mation, including footage from a dash- cam, to contact them. Call the robbery unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5355. Anonymous tips can be reported to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durham- regionalcrimestoppers.ca, and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 reward. This was the second recent carjacking in Pickering. On July 17, an Aston Martin was stolen at the Pickering Casino Re- sort. POLICE SEEKING 3 SUSPECTS IN TOWN CENTRE CARJACKING REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com CRIME A Pickering man faces multiple fraud charges related to home renovations. Waterloo police have charged a 32-year-old Pickering man with eight counts of fraud over $5,000. According to police, a man allegedly tar- geted vulnerable homeowners in Waterloo Region and other areas of Ontario. Homeowners were told they had been awarded money due to a lawsuit against HVAC companies they had used for products like air conditioners, furnaces, HEPA filters and water filtration systems. 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PICKERING MAN ACCUSED OF MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACTOR FRAUD REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 , 2 0 2 3 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m AJAX CONVENIENCE DURHAM'S PREMIER CHOICE FOR AFFORDABLE & MODERN FUNERAL SERVICES COMPASSION CARE ENCE BLE & MODERN FUNERAL SERVICES SION 289-372-3300 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax www.acvc.info FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 Broadway Kids Musical Theatre Camp WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Road North, Pickering CONTACT: Broadway Kids Nancy Varga, 905 839 1383, familyministries@am- berleachurch.ca COST: Children will learn to sing Broad- way songs, while having fun playing theatre and improv games in a safe and encouraging envi- ronment. Led by experienced community directors, Eliza Kattsir and Michele McLeod and supported by the Amberlea Summer Team. 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