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The Ontario government is planning on cracking down on the cosmetic use of pesti- cides with a ban to be enacted this spring but initiatives aimed at educating growers and pro- ducers on utilizing pesticides responsibly have been around for years. “As far as I’m concerned, pesticides are something farmers have to rely on,” Mr. Pistrit- to said, adding that their use plays a large role on Pistritto’s Farms and Greenhouses where a variety of vegetables, plants and other products See FARMERS page 2 CRIME 3 Ajax murder trial begins Scuffle led to nightclub stabbings ENVIRONMENT 5 On the waterfront Town wants to know what ails beaches SPORTS 16 Wulff prowls the hardwood Pickering woman on court for Windsor Lancers newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20092 P * A & P Ajax * Bargain Shop Ajax * Best Buy Ajax/Pick. * Danier Leather Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Free Topping Pizza Ajax * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax * Loblaws Pick. * Metro Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. Thursday March 12, 2009 Today’s carrier of the week is Natalee Natalee enjoys hockey & guitar. Natalee has received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. Ajax and Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax Congratulations Natalee for being our Carrier of the Week. Flyers in Todays Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carrier of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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The controversy prompted the provincial government to estab- lish a ban against the cosmetic use of pesticides including herbi- cides, insecticides and fungicides applied to private lawns, fruit trees and gardens. The agricultural community is exempt from the prohibition but some farmers are arguing the stig- ma being associated with pesti- cide use in general has them cast in a negative light as well. “The ban gives a connotation that pesticides may be unsafe for anything and not just for cosmet- ic purposes but even for those restrictions, I suspect that in some instances the science just isn’t there,” said Ted Watson of Watson Farms Limited in Bowmanville. “I just wish the whole matter was handled differently so that if they wanted to reduce the use of pesticides, they would do it with- out all the public fanfare. People will be saying, ‘You can’t spray your lawns but it’s safe to spray your food?’ without understand- ing the difference.” The effects of a potential shift away from pesticide use could also prove to be detrimental for the economy as Ontario farmers’ crops find it harder to compete in a global market, said Jerry Boychyn of Boychyn Farms in Whitby. “I like the idea that it’s got to be handled by trained profession- als and there’s a certification for it but at the same time, the process for getting products registered can become so difficult that people just won’t do it,” he said. “We might ban pesticides here but I guarantee you that they won’t be banned in the rest of the world and all it does is make our economy more susceptible to downfall.” Benefits of the ban The Province’s tightened control over the use of pesticides is sure to benefit some local businesses including The Environmental Fac- tor, located on Taunton Road in Oshawa. Owner Lorelei Hepburn says her business at the store, whcih sells organic alternatives for pest control, has “grown tenfold” over the last five years as pesticides have come under increasing fire. “I think that overall the media and global warming and all the environ- mental issues out there are making people think and they want to have a little more say on what’s actually being used,” Ms. Hepburn said. Customers often wander into the store to look over the line of prod- ucts -- including corn gluten, neem oil and insecticidal soap -- but some are just there for more knowledge, she said. “We do soil testing to make sure that what we’re selling is what peo- ple actually need and we ensure that the products we sell don’t have any harsh chemicals that could be harmful to children.” The business opened its doors 17 years ago in downtown Whitby before moving to Oshawa about a decade ago. Business reps, councillor, discuss new provincial law BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Although there will be some wrinkles to iron out, a Pickering councillor who’s been urging a ban on pesticides is happy with a recent announcement by the Province. “Overall I’m really pleased to see we have not only a ban in place, but one of the toughest in North Amer- ica,” said Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell. Minister of the Environment John Gerretsen announced last week more than 80 pesticide ingre- dients will be banned for cosmetic use and about 250 products will be banned for sale in Ontario as of April 22. Chris Lemcke, the technical co- ordinator of Weed Man, said the company has been working with natural products to control weeds and pests on clients’ lawns for years. But it’ll be difficult for small- er companies to make the switch, he said. Organic methods to con- trol pests are more expensive than regular pesticides, Mr. Lemcke said. One Weed Man uses, Sarritor (approved by the Province) must be refrigerated since it’s a living product, essentially costing more. Also, the change will be demand- ing on employee hours, he said. “Literally it’s going to be hun- dreds of hours for us to change our customer programs,” he said, add- ing Weed Man serves about 20,000 Durham residents. Although Sarritor, for example, yields good results, since it’s organ- ic, lawns will require more care from owners since pesticides are simply more effective. “The reality is that people are going to have to learn to live with more weeds on their lawns,” Mr. Lemcke said. Coun. O’Connell said since peo- ple knew a ban has been in the works for awhile, she’s optimistic businesses have been planning for it. Norm Mills, a consultant and salesperson at Direct Landscape Supply in Oshawa, said the ban “was overdue and it was neces- sary.” Mr. Lemcke said some of the products shouldn’t be banned since a number of them are approved by Health Canada. One pesticide that’s been banned, Merit, is used in flea-repellent collars for dogs. “You can use it on your dog,” he said. “You just can’t use it to control grubs on your lawn.” One product he won’t allow his employees to use since it burned him badly in the past, horticul- tural vinegar, was approved by the Province. It seems items are sim- ply being approved if they’re natu- ral, he said. “Some of the most toxic things in nature are natural.” Where your decor dreams come true.SURE FITʼS A M A Z I N G ANNIVERSARY Make sure to check out our 50th Anniversary specials in our upcoming fl yer. Where your decor dreams come true.SURE FITʼS AM A Z I N G ANNIVERSARY MARCH 19 -2 2 O N LY ! HURRY IN! L I M I T E D T I M E ! 230 Th read C ount Sheet Sets Queen size. Assorted colours. 100 % cotton. compare at $49.99 $14 99 M O R E S P E C I A L S IN S T O R E Where your decor dreams come true. Sharon Wright General Manager/Buyer OUR 50th ANNIVERSARY AT SURE FIT... 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Crown counsel Cindy Johnston said witnesses will identify Troy Johnson- Lee as the man who fatally stabbed 19- year-old Orin Felix and slashed the neck of another young man outside an Ajax nightclub in the early hours of Sept. 1, 2006. Mr. Johnson-Lee, 24, of Scarbor- ough, has pleaded not guilty to the sec- ond-degree murder of Mr. Felix and the attempted murder of Trevor Hunter, then 20. Both victims sustained their injuries during a melee outside the RimRock bar on Harwood Avenue. In outlining for the jury evidence she expects to be heard during the trial, Ms. Johnston said eyewitness accounts and other evidence, including traces of Mr. Felix’s blood on the defendant’s cloth- ing, will link Mr. Johnson-Lee to both stabbings. Ms. Johnston said the victims were part of a group of young people who assem- bled each Thursday night at the Rim- Rock in the summer of 2006. On the night of the incident, some of their friends became involved in a dispute with sev- eral other young men that was caught on the club’s security cameras, she said. Witnesses will testify Mr. Johnson-Lee is the short man wearing a distinctive striped shirt in the video, who was seen involved in the scuffle on the dance floor and in fights outside the club, Ms. John- ston said. One witness will testify he saw the same man stab both victims, Ms. John- ston predicted. He’ll describe the fatal struggle between Mr. Felix, a tall young man, and a much shorter man, jurors heard. “(The witness) was close enough to see the knife in the shorter man’s hand,” Ms. Johnston said. The gravely wounded Mr. Felix was found in the parking lot of the bar by police responding to a disturbance call. Mr. Hunter, bleeding profusely from a severed artery in his neck, made his way to a nearby residence and broke in, star- tling a sleeping woman and her children, who called police. The first witness called was Connie Panes, into whose Roosevelt Avenue home Mr. Hunter walked, desperately seeking help. Ms. Panes said she and her teenaged son were startled by the young man who smashed through a front door and made his way upstairs into her bedroom. Ms. Panes said she slipped by the profusely- bleeding young man and made her way downstairs, where she called 911. The young man stumbled into the home’s garage and collapsed as police arrived, leaving Ms. Pane’s bedroom in a bloody shambles, jurors heard. The witness said the young man, who was rushed off in an ambulance, said nothing in her presence. “He didn’t say a word,” she said. “Not one word.” The trial, presided over by Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass, continues. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20093 Chart the right course to fi nancial success With markets continuing to deliver turbulence, even the most level-headed investors among us may begin to second-guess their fi nancial strategies. 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Donations of non-perishable food items will benefit local food banks in the community. Over the past five years, nearly 50 mil- lion pounds of food have been gathered throughout the world. Curves, a women’s fitness club, will help out by waiving its normal service fee for new members who take in non- perishable food items and join between March 2 and March 21. Those who wish to donate may drop off non-perishable food items at Curves Monday through Saturday during busi- ness hours throughout March. For more information call Curves in Ajax at 905-231-1068 (475 Westney Rd. N.) and 905-426-4136 (570 Westney Rd. S.), or in Pickering at 905-421-9550 (1050 Brock Rd.) or 905-509-5578 (300 Kingston Rd.). COMMUNITY Curves set to host food drive in Ajax, Pickering newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20094 AP GROWING DURHAM - OUR FUTURE, OUR COMMUNITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSEAND PUBLIC MEETING The Durham Region Official Plan is a long range policy document that guides the growth and development of the Region, while conserving resources and protecting the environment. The Region is currently reviewing the growth management related policies of the Official Plan through the Growing Durham Study initiative. As part of the review, Regional Planning Committee has released a proposed Amendment that incorporates changes to the Official Plan in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2006. The Region will hold a public open house to provide interested parties the opportunity to review and ask questions about the supporting information and material relative to the Growing Durham Study and the proposed Amendment. The public open house will be held on: Monday March 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, Lower Level Conference Room, LL-C PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING Durham Region Planning Committee will hold a statutory public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed Amendment. The public meeting will be held on: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, Lower Level Conference Room, LL-C If you wish to make a written submission, or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed Amendment, you must make a written request to the Commissioner of Planning, Box 623, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3. Please include your address, telephone number and the Regional file number (D12-05) by March 31, 2009. John Gray A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Chair, Planning Committee Commissioner of Planning If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or does not make written submissions before the proposed Amendment is adopted, the person or public body: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Personal information from those who make either oral or written submissions on the application is collected by the Region of Durham under the authority of the Planning Act and will become part of the public record. Colleen Goodchild, Tel: (905) 668-4113 Ext.2580 Project Planner Toll Free Tel: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: (905) 666-6208 Planner's e-mail: colleen.goodchild@durham.ca growingdurham@durham.ca COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? An information report outlining the details of the proposed Amendment as well as additional information related to the Growing Durham Study may be obtained from the Planning Department or on-line at www.region.durham.on.ca/growthplan. If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed Amendment, please contact: SUBMISSIONS A. B. DURHAM -- Make your com- munity your way by serving on the United Way’s board of directors. The United Way is looking for people with an interest in the Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge communities who have com- mitment and leadership skills. Board members are asked to serve a three-year term on one or more standing committees such as finance, governance and fundraising. Being part of the board will give members a better under- standing of the community and the opportunity to interact with other leaders to strengthen the community. Interested candidates should send a covering letter and resume by mail, fax or e-mail to United Way Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge, 303-230 Westney Rd. S., Ajax, L1S 7J5. The fax number is 905-686- 0609. COMMUNITY Get on board with Ajax-Pickering United Way For more information: CALL 905-686-0606 EMAIL bharkness@uwayapu.org Town looking for source of poor beach water quality BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Ajax wants the federal and pro- vincial governments to recognize the town’s waterfront is especially vulnerable and to take action to address the persistently poor beach water quality. Monday, Council voted to ask that the town’s near-shore waters are labelled a “Spe- cial Area Threatened by Multiple Contami- nant Sources” by the upper-level govern- ments in order to receive funding to curtail and control local sources of contaminants. Testing by the Region’s health department shows Rotary Park’s beach is unfit for swim- ming most summer weeks because of elevat- ed bacteria levels. Last summer, the beach was posted 10 out of 13 weeks. In 2005, the beach was closed all summer. But posting the beaches is not enough, say officials in Ajax. “We feel the health department should begin not just to monitor E. coli but to iden- tify the sources of this problem,” said Barb Hodgins, a senior policy planner for the Town, at a committee meeting last week. Last year, the Town won a $5,000 award from the Wege Foundation for its sustain- ability efforts. The money was put towards genetic testing of bacteria in Ajax’s waters. The tests found traces of bacteria from human and dog sources in the water. However questions still remain. “There is no genetic marker for geese,” said Ms. Hodgins. “It’s under development and we know geese living along the waterfront in large numbers and they've got to be contrib- uting to the bacteria problem.” She said there also needs to be large-scale genetic testing of the Great Lakes. At a local level, Ajax wants the Region’s health depart- ment to analyze samples taken during the 2009 swimming season from the water and from the beach in order to identify the source of persistently poor water quality. Beyond that, the Town is looking for cost- effective action to improve the water quality. Coun. Colleen Jordan requested the spe- cial designation and said there are a number of unique factors at play in Ajax, including the existence of a sewage plant treating both Durham and York waste, a water treatment plant, a nuclear plant and two creeks run- ning into the lake. “I think they need to see us in a different light that we are unique and we have more impacts than perhaps another municipality on the Great Lakes might be experiencing,” said Coun. Jordan. In response to questions from councillors, Ms. Hodgins said she expected Ajax would have some suggestions for action to deal with the water quality issues by the end of the year. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20095 Thursday, March 19, 2009 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Simcoe Building Room 1210 2000 Simcoe Street North Find out about: s Our outstanding faculty, scholarships and financial aid sStudent life in our diverse campus community s Programs and course options available in Oshawa Discover Trent University in Oshawa! 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AP ENVIRONMENT Ajax wants special status for waterfront JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- The Town of Ajax wants help in finding the source of persistantly poor water quality at the Ajax water- front and then wants to look at solu- tions to the problem. “We feel the health department should begin not just to monitor E. coli but to identify the sources of this problem. Barb Hodgins, senior policy planner for the Town of Ajax “ WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classifi ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Offi ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifi eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions GOOD NEIGHBOUR Clean up after your pet To the editor: Re: Make sure you stoop and scoop, John Greenfield, March 9. I agree wholeheartedly about the self- ishness of local residents who refuse to clean up after their animals. On too many occasions to mention, my children have been playing out on our ourt when they come across the evidence of irresponsible dog owners who are too lazy and ignorant to stoop and scoop. We chose to live on this court so that our kids could enjoy playing outside with minimal interference from traffic and take in all the benefits our community has to offer. But all too often their enjoyment is ruined as they have to contend with the slovenly messes left by others. Dog owners need to show some matu- rity and some civic pride so that all of us can enjoy our neighbourhood. Thomas Wall CONSERVATION Durham council should defeat land amendments To the editor: In this day and age of new-think respon- sible planning, and, with the global imperative to conserve finite non-renew- able resources, it is quite incredible that Durham Region council is required to seriously consider such old-fashioned amendments -- to urbanize good quality food growing lands. It is quite fantastical- ly absurd. The impetus for the proposed changes, of agricultural land designa- tion to urban, appears to the interests of private developers. The motivation was certainly not inspired by Smart Growth principles. The proposed amendments laugh in the face of new provincial plan- ning initiatives which are popularly sup- ported by the public -- such an arrogant slight to wide public support of these long over-due reforms. The Province is watching this situation closely, I am assured. Well, I don’t won- der. The proposed changes absolutely ignore the recent good and timely work done at the provincial level. In the name of the global imperative to conserve non-renewable resources (such as good quality land that would feed us...), and, in the name of responsi- ble planning in Durham, it is to be hoped these proposed amendments will be soundly defeated by Durham council. Gordon Willson Whitevale MOVE OFF BASE Not time for bank increases To the editor: In a time when Canadians are losing their jobs and homes, life savings and filing bank- ruptcy in the thousands, in this time of eco- nomic downturn, you can imagine my out- rage when I received a letter from my bank to advise the interest on PLC account would be increased one per cent effective April 6/09. These banks received billions of dollars recently from the public treasury and their response to taxpayers/customers is we need more. This does nothing to stimulate the economy. I can only conclude the bank suf- fers insensitivity syndrome. Thomas O’Brien GO GREEN Ban bottled water To the editor: Water bottle sales in Ontario should defi- nitely be banned. First of all, bottle water is so much more expensive than tap water is. Not only is bottled water way over priced, but massive amounts of fossil fuels are burned in the fabrication and transporta- tion of bottled water, which contributes to global warming. Lucy Kowalska DineSafe offers green light to safe eating in local places New signs sprouting up in the entrance- way windows of Ajax and Pickering eat- eries, grocery stores and day cares will provide you with new thought for food. The signs have just been implemented by the Durham Region Health Depart- ment as part of its DineSafe program. They are simple and easy to follow and are based on the inspection status of the facility concerned. Depending on the results, the estab- lishment could get green for go, yellow for caution or red for closed. Essentially, green means all is well, yel- low indicates the establishment is sub- stantially not in compliance with provin- cial rules and red, naturally, says there are serious problems that need to be fixed before the doors can open again. In the first two days DineSafe was in operation, March 2 and 3, 67 estab- lishments across Durham Region were inspected with 65 getting green cards and two receiving yellow cards. The two-yellow carded eating spots have since hit green after rectifying their minor issues. DineSafe is a great idea. At a time when the general public is rightly concerned about food safety after reading about scares over listeriosis and other frightening occurrences, any reas- surance is more than welcome. People want to feel comfortable that what is being prepared behind the coun- ter is done so to the highest standards and in the safest way. They want to know that regular inspec- tions are ensuring quality control mea- sures are in place so that a deadly out- break doesn’t occur from a night out or from purchasing a product at the grocery store. At the same time, it’s important to note no new inspections are taking place. ood inspections on a semi-annual basis at local restaurants have always occurred and businesses have always received warnings, fines and have been closed. It’s just that what took place in past years did not receive the publicity or high profile it does now. It’s clear members of the public want and demand more information and expect to be assured that the places they go out to eat in will have the highest stan- dards of cleanliness and food safety. The program should continue to be adequately funded, and stepped up with regular, thorough inspections so that eat- eries, grocery stores and day cares are kept on their collective toes. Without the scrutiny and toughness required to make it effective, DineSafe will not provide the security needed to give consumers peace of mind and a set- tled stomach. And that is what we truly want. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20096 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20097 AP THE FACIAL PLACE Day Spa & Medi-Spa Pickering Spa ❖ 905.831.9700 Whitby Spa ❖905.668.8128 You deserve to be Spa...aahd by an Award Winning Luxury Spa VisitVisit thefacialplace.comthefacialplace.com for exclusive savings!for exclusive savings! 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Also, a recent Health Department survey reveals that close to half of Durham residents are not physically active enough to benefit their health. Good nutrition and an active lifestyle greatly affect having a healthy weight, which can reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis. Canada’s Physical Activ- ity Guide states the health benefits of being physically active include better posture, balance, overall health and increased self-esteem. To promote the message of a healthy lifestyle, the health department will have a number of displays throughout the region. 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Sponsored in Partnership with; Free admission by registering at: Visit Future Building 2009 Hands On: Explore the exciting possibilities of a career in unionized construction. it’s YOUR Future!know YOUR choices www.futurebuilding.ca Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex, Clarington, April 7, 8, 9 - 9am-3pm2009 NEW SKILLS . . . ADVERTISING FEATURE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 20099 AP Organized workers and employers understand that sustained prosperity in a strong Ontario requires skilled professionals committed to superior work- manship now and generations from now. Such is the philosophy that drives the Future Building Event. Last year Future Building saw over 7,000 attendee from across the province turn out to the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre to explore careers in construction. This year students will step out of their classrooms and into an arena filled with possibilities as they enter Future Building 2009 at the Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex. Presented by the Ontario Construction Secretariat, in partnership with Employment Ontario the 3-day event enjoys the full support of all areas of the construction trades. “We welcome every opportunity to represent the construction trades,” says Sean Strickland, CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat. “It’s important to show students, educators and career seekers the tremendous opportunities to be realized in the Unionized Construction Sector. Because in actual fact, those who want to succeed will need above average math, literacy and problem solving skills. And the truth is that educa- tors typically don’t know enough about apprenticeships and trades to show their qualified students how Future Building Event Introduces Exceptional Career Paths for Tomorrow’s Builders Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex April 7,8,9 2009, 9am - 3pm “It’s important to show students, educators and career seekers the tremendous opportunities to be realized in the Unionized Construction Sector.” Sean Strickland, CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat. best to prepare for such a broad spectrum of career paths. Future Building is an excellent forum to discover not only the opportunities to be had but also how to go about grabbing those opportunities.” Organizations such as the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, Toronto Construction Association and Skills Canada will join the Event to compliment the 25 different skills booths by showing attendees how to realistically pursue construction careers. “Sometimes it’s simply a matter of taking the mystery out of the trades and the processes involved to really grab onto a goal,” says Garth Cochran Business Manager for UA Local 463. “I love being part of the Future Building Event and answering that question students always have: that is, “when am I ever going to need this kind of math?” Well, I’ll tell you that in the Plumbing and piping trade and in fact, in many of the trades, understanding advanced math principles will keep the equipment running smoothly and the project progressing safely – this is not a career for struggling academics.” “I love being part of the Future Building Event and answering that question students always have: that is, “when am I ever going to need this kind of math?”Garth Cochrane UA Local 463 Find out more online www.futurebuilding.ca Bowmanville, April 7,8,9 Organizers and exhibitors hope to spark the imaginations of the over 7,000 attendees through interaction, discussion and hands-on displays as they bring a multitude of rewarding careers to life. Professionals from every avenue of construction are positively unanimous abouttheir 3 day commitment to answer questions while they open eyes, light imaginations and engage young learners to become the next generation of a strong, prosperous and community-spirited Ontario. ADVERTISING FEATURE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200910 AP NEW SKILLS . . . 1-877-914-KIDS While others downsize, we offer immediate openings in many areas*, FREE TRAINING, and a chance to learn just how rewarding it is to drive students to school and back each day. Our all-automatic fl eet includes full size and small school buses. We invite you to check out our selection of routes, vehicles, parking locations, opportunities, and friendly faces. As the industry leader, we focus on safety, service, respect and professionalism. Our branches are locally managed with an aim to treat our drivers as important members of our family. If you have held a full “G” licence for a year or more, enjoy working with children and the public … If you are NOT interested in a full time job, but you’re reliable, responsible and available to drive kids to school and back each day … If you are available to make a difference in a child’s life … we’d like to meet you. Secure, Steady Part-time School Bus Driving Positions *Availability of certain vehicle types, routes and other conditions may vary by location. Fleming College can fast-track you to success through a variety of programs - ensuring you graduate career-ready in just one year. Emergency Management Fleming College’s Emergency Management program offers a well-rounded education combining both theoretical and practical components. Within the program’s Business Continuity Planning course, students assess threats and determine viable recovery strategies to ensure operations continue in the event of a disaster. Students also participate in emergency simulations to implement their plans and assess them. “In addition, the program prepared me for exercise design, controllership and evaluation duties, and bolstered my client and issues management skills,” says graduate Trevor Sinker, now a program assistant in the Emergency Management and Security Unit of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The Emergency Management program is offered at the Sutherland Campus and is a two-semester post-graduate certiﬁ cate program. According to 2008 data, 89 per cent of alumni from the program were employed within six months of graduating. Aircraft Interior Fundamentals Fleming College has partnered with local business Flying Colours to offer a fast- track certiﬁ cate program in Aircraft Interior Fundamentals. The program offers training for a new career in aircraft refurbishment. It is the only program of its kind in Ontario and one of only two in Canada. “The word unique is sometimes overused,” says Fleming College President Dr. Tony Tilly. “But it really applies to this program.” Graduates of the 16-week program are qualiﬁ ed to refurbish aircraft interiors and learn a subset of skills - upholstery, carpentry, cabinet and other ﬁ xture installations and minor electrical work. Flying Colours, headquartered at the Peterborough Airport, is a full completion centre for aircraft refurbishment, including upholstery, avionics and exterior ﬁ nishing. Launching last year, the program has been a success with graduates landing positions with Flying Colours. Esthetician Esthetics, a growing industry, is considered to be an important contributor to an individual’s overall health and wellness. Offered at the Cobourg Campus, Fleming’s two-year Esthetician diploma program has been compressed into one year of study. The highlight of Fleming’s Esthetician program is the hands-on experience students gain through the day-to-day operation of Essen- tials The Spa at Fleming, located at the campus. Students run all aspects of the public spa from booking appointments and planning promotional activities, to the actual spa treat- ments - waxing, facials, pedicures, and manicures. Construction Skills New this April, Fleming College will offer an April start date for its popular Construction Skills program. Construction Skills is a two-semester certiﬁ cate program that introduces students to construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing. Students can graduate into a career in the construction industry or go on to take an apprenticeship in an area of specialty. The new summer start program prepares students to be job-ready in just 10 weeks. Check out these and other programs at www.Å emingcollege.com Established in June 2008, the Youth Appren- ticeship Standards Council (YASC) came onto the scene to increase access to skilled trades for young people and those looking to the skilled trades as a second career in the trades, distribu- tion or manufacturing. YASC is a non-pro t organization established to provide access to skilled trades and safety training and to link potential employees with employers. YASC is part of the industry’s answer to mak- ing trades accessible. Through their efforts to promote lesser known trades such as Appliance Service Technician, Network Cabling and Lift Truck Mechanic, and well known trades like Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating & Air Con- ditioning, YASC is opening the door to more trades to more people than ever before. With industry partners that include the Electro-Fed- eration of Canada’s Installation, Maintenance and Repair division (IMR), Bell Technical Solutions and the CLAC; YASC is a strong supporter of the PAT Institute’s new Appliance Service Technician program and the Network Cabling Specialist program. Both new pro- grams provide new people with an opportunity to gain the needed hands-on skills, tools, safety training and industry connections to get a solid start in these lesser known trades. Historically, apprenticeships were secured by obtaining employment with a company and by apprenticing with a journeyman. More then ever before employers are hiring people with strong foundational skills that can be obtained through a recognized pre-apprenticeship program through the PCC branch of MTCU. The Industry Standard…. PAT was founded in 2005, because there was a desperate need for skilled people in the indus- try and no one was providing the solution for employers. As Rui Cunha, the facility’s director of operations was quoted as saying in the indus- try’s Network Cabling magazine (Jan/Feb 2008) “We don’t function like a traditional school,” he added, “We’re more like the employer’s Human Resource and Training Department.” Cunha went on to say that employers who hire from PAT see the Institute as a partner that helps them grow their businesses with good people. PAT’s approval as a YASC training facility is vital to the success of its graduates because it means that PAT’s screening and training programs meet employer standards. Industry associations have also become strong supporters. The PAT Institute is a proud mem- ber of the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) and has gained the League’s full support and as quoted in their industry magazine, The Dia- logue in August 2008 “stands behind the train- ing and recruitment efforts of this Institute and encourages members to consider PAT Institute pre-apprentice graduates for employment.” More than 300 employers are already experi- encing the many bene ts of hiring PAT Institute graduates. The Institute and their partner YASC work with both union and non-union employers. Unions like the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) recommend the PAT Insti- tute as the preferred recruitment and training fa- cility for their contractors and have been quoted (Dialogue – August 2008) as saying, “We have been impressed with the Institute’s quality train- ing and dedication to promoting the skilled trades….They have built an impressive training program where participants receive their train- ing in a hands-on, practical manner. Their large training centre allows for participants to put into practice everything they have learned. Further, we appreciate the integrated role that safety plays in all aspects of their curriculum.” In Ontario, where thousands of jobs have been lost in the last year, many individuals are looking to retrain in the skilled trades and are looking to YASC for their link to both training (through PAT) and employers/contractors. Dwight Matthews is another graduate who tells a similar story. “I was working for a large national company with little room to grow. I decided it was time to look for a second career and after looking around at different career paths and training facilities; I picked the PAT Institute and their electrical program because of its recognition in the industry as the standard for the industry. After three months of intensive hands on training my company hired me the day I graduated. I had no need to look for a job because this is where employers in the industry come to hire. My entire class graduated on Fri- day and was working on Monday. That was two years ago! Today I have bought a house and I’m currently the union steward for my company.” Giving back to Industry - Open Houses, Scholarships and Working together At a time when jobs are being lost and people are feeling displaced and without hope, indus- try leaders like YASC are bringing the skilled trades industry together - contractors, distribu- tors, manufacturers and associations are work- ing together to provide job opportunities to those transitioning from one lost career into one with direction and growth. Members of YASC not only believe in the importance of being involved in their indus- try, but more importantly, in the need to give back to their industry and they are doing this in different ways. For those needing training, there are now scholarships available to offset the cost of tools and materials; for those with skills, there job opportunities with employer members looking to hire on skilled people. YASC is offering individuals, such as those hard hit by industry lay-offs, an opportunity to start a career in the skilled trades. PAT’s Rui Cunha has said “most people aren’t aware of the number of opportunities that the trades of- fer. YASC has Open Houses where they can gather information. Not all skilled trades in- volve construction and they are great jobs that offer a stable career.” With an ever growing number of employers hiring through YASC, all students who meet the YASC standards are promoted by YASC to member employers. As well, YASC provides job links for experienced apprentices and li- censed trades people. Visit the website at www.youthac.ca or con- tact them at 416-636-8218 And book a seat for their next Open House! If you have experience, we get you to work. If not, we will train you to YASC standards and then get you to work. ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATURE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200911 CURRENTLY RECRUITING 120 POSITIONS FOR MEMBER EMPLOYERS IN VARIOUS TRADES. ASK ABOUT YASC INDUSTRY PARTNER SCHOLARSHIPS! Join YASC for our next Open House, Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. Call now to book a seat! Please call 416-636-8218 or email info@youthac.ca for more information. 10 KODIAK CRESCENT, UNIT 100 TORONTO, ONTARIO M3J 3G5 416-636-8218 • www.youthac.ca Train where industry hires JOIN THE WORKFORCE WITH: • Hands on practical experience in “real world” conditions • Industry tools • Safety equipment and training (WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tag Safety, Con ned Space & Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, Traf c Control, Propane in Construction and Scaffold Training) • Training tailored to your company’s specialization WE TRAIN INDIVIDUALS IN PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS FOR ENTRY INTO APPRENTICESHIPS, DISTRIBUTION & MANUFACTURING: • Construction & Maintenance Electrician • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic • Plumbing • Appliance Service Technician • Network Cabling Specialist • Corporate Training ASK US HOW WE CAN UPGRADE YOUR CURRENT SKILLS IN: • Safety Training to meet Ministry of Labour Requirements • Electrical & Plumbing Pre-Exam course • Hydronics • ODP • TSSA Approved Training & Examination Facility for G3, G2, DA, GP Certi cation • Air Conditioning Electrical Standards training • Back Flow Prevention For more information, please contact our Training Department at info@patinstitute.ca or call 416-638-4111. 10 KODIAK CRESCENT, UNIT 100 TORONTO, ONTARIO M3J 3G5 416-638-4111 • www.patinstitute.ca YASC Approved Training Facility The Youth Apprenticeship Standards Council holds an Open House monthly for interested individuals (the next one is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m.). The Open House is a perfect opportunity to nd out more about the trades and how someone with no prior training can begin a career in the skilled trades. Industry partners come out to speak about their com- panies, the different sides to the skilled trades world (contracting, distributing, manufacturing), and recent graduates are on hand to share their experiences. Instructors from PAT are on hand to answer questions about their trades. For anyone considering a career in the trades, but unsure which one would be for them, the YASC Open House is a great starting point. Visit the website at www.youthac.ca or call 416-636-8218 and book a seat for the next open house. ADVERTISING FEATURE AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200912 AP Skills to make you job-ready Hands-on learning and applied p r o j e c t s Faculty who know you by name Services to help you succeed Financial Aid, Scholarships and B u r s a r i e s a v a i l a b l e Unemployed? 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After opening the tournament with a big win against the University of Saskatchewan Hus- kies, the No. 3-seeded Lancers lost their final two games to finish in fourth position. In Sunday’s bronze medal game, the Lancers were defeat- ed 64-62 by the No. 4-seed University of Alberta Pandas. The finish was a major disappointment to Wulff, who had much bigger aspirations for her team at the beginning of the championship. “We came in wanting to win the whole thing because we had a great year and we’re a good team,” said Wulff, who is from Pickering. “The first time I stepped on the court with these girls, I knew we had something special and it’s really tough when we lose a game like that.” Wulff scored 12 points against Alberta, includ- ing a three-pointer as time expired. She said she took the shot because all she could think about was not giving up, even though there was no conceivable way Windsor could come back from down 64-59 with less than five seconds to play. That attitude helped Windsor earn its first vic- tory on Friday against the U of S. Although it trailed by as much as 16 points in the first half, the Lancers battled their way back for a convinc- ing 63-55 win. “That game is what we’ll see when we look back on this season,” said Wulff, who had 14 points in the contest. “We were down but we stayed focused and kept playing our game. We didn’t panic and we forced them to make some mistakes that won us the game.” In the semifinal against the host No. 2-seed University of Regina Cougars, the Lancers couldn’t repeat their first-game heroics. After taking an early lead, Regina went on to win 86- 68. Wulff led all scorers with 18 points in the con- test including going four-of-five from three-point range. For her efforts, she was named the player- of-the-game for Windsor. In her fourth year of CIS eligibility, Wulff brought a lot of experience to a young Wind- sor roster. In previous years she has played for Michigan State and been to the NCAA and WNIT tournaments. As such, the raucous atmosphere in Regina was more welcome than worrisome. “It’s great that this many people are coming out to watch us play,” said Wulff after more than 2,000 people watched the semifinal. “I actual- ly like it more when there are this many people against us because then the pressure is on and I play better. “It was a disappointing weekend but next year we’re going to work as hard as we can to get back.” Disappointment for Wulff CIS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS PHOTO BY BRADEN HUSDAL REGINA -- Pickering’s Alisa Wulff gets inside for a good look at the basket against the University of Saskatchewan during the CIS championships held in Regina. Wulff led her Windsor Lancers team to a fourth-place finish. SOFTBALL Pickering’s Basilio joins up with Team Canada OTTAWA -- Softball Canada has announced a new roster of coaches for the Senior Women’s National Team, and Pickering’s Melissa Basilio is among the crew. The assistant softball coach at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was one of three named to assist head coach Mark Smith, who takes the helm of the program this sum- mer. The other two named were Jim Peterson of Olympia, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia’s Kim Wright. Basilio served as an assistant coach for the 2007 Canadian Junior Women’s National Team that competed at the ISF VIII Junior Women’s World Championship in Enschede, Nether- lands. “The addition of Melissa, Jim and Kim to our staff compliments the pro- gram in a number of key areas,” Smith stated in a press release announcing the new coaches. A former standout third-baseman at the University of Delaware, Basilio joined the Winthrop coaching staff in 2005 and is currently in her fourth sea- son under head coach Mark Cooke. BASKETBALL Durham athletes honoured by OCAA DURHAM -- While their respec- tive OCAA basketball seasons didn’t end quite as hoped, a little end of the season hardware should help ease the pain for the Durham Lords. The OCAA announced its post- season awards recently with three members of the Durham College wom- en’s team and two off the men’s outfit figuring prominently. Ajax’s Eric Smith led the way cap- turing two honours for the men’s team after leading the club in scoring with 18.6 points a game, and hauling in a team-high 9.9 rebounds a night. His points per game and rebound total (197) led all OCAA freshmen, and was good enough to land him on the all- rookie team, along with a spot on the second-team all-stars. Elsewhere around the league, Fleming College of Peterborough had a pair of award winners that hail from these parts in Ajax’s Jovian Wilson and Pickering’s Jermaine Duke. Wilson averaged 21.7 points a game for the Knights, thus earning a first team all-star distinction, while Duke was a force on the defensive end, accu- mulating 54 blocks in 20 games to earn all-rookie team recognition. We came in wanting to win the whole thing because we had a great year and we’re a good team. Alisa Wulff““ newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200914 AP MONTHLY Financing* Enbridge Financial Ser vices *On approved credit Est. Since 1987 COME VISIT OUR INTERACTIVE SHOWROOM TODAY! DAY & EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE OPEN SATURDAY 9AM TO 1PM Take “Advantage” today, buy an ultra effi cient furnace system and Advantage Airtech will throw in the A/C for only No interest, no payments for 3 months (OAC) included. 6 months available (OAC). Pickering/Ajax 1895 Clements Rd. Unit #135, Pickering 905-683-4477 Oshawa/Whitby 905-571-2377 HURRY! Limited Systems available at this price! $999 PICKERING -- A charity basketball game featuring the top high school, col- lege, university and street ball players combined on four all-star teams will be held Saturday. The event will fea- ture a girls’ all-star game, guys’ all-star game and dunk competition at Pine Ridge Secondary School, 2155 Liverpool Road in Pickering. The doors open at 5 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. For more information or tickets, contact Dwayne Delves at 647-215-1126. AJAX -- Dickson Print- ing continued their winning ways with an impressive 86- 56 victory over ESN Packag- ing in the Ajax Men’s Basket- ball League. Ryan Quinlan was virtually unstoppable with 33 points while Warren Daniels pro- vided very adequate back- up with 17 points. Sherwin James added 15. ESN had good production from Shane Beethan, Tim Lane and Tom Rowen, all with 14 points. Michael’s Eatery came from behind and hung on to defeat North Alliance Press 61-59. Leon Arendse had the hot hand for Michael’s knocking down six three’s, finishing with 22 points. He was followed by Derek Kent with 17. Don McEachern lead the way for NAP with 16 points while Rodney Eskins chipped in 10. Phillips, Hager & North retained first place in league standings with their victo- ry over Top Shelf 57-48. Bill Manos provided the firepow- er for PH&N with 23 points, followed by Eric Spriel with 14 and Clayton Gall with 13. Top Shelf had a strong game from Claude Feig, who fin- ished with 20 points. He was assisted by Wes Houston with 16. The previous week, Michael’s Eatery downed ESN Packaging 69-51. Anto- nio Krupl shot four three’s en route to scoring 16 points for Michael’s. He got some help from Leon Arendse with 15 points and Rob Hare with 12. ESN Packaging was lead by Tim Lane with 17 points and Shane Beethan with 12. Phillips, Hager & North moved into sole possession of first place in the league with a convincing 58-34 vic- tory over North Alliance Press. Clayton Gall had an impressive 22 points for PH&N while Eric Spriel and Bill Manos added 11 and 10 points respectively. Don McEachern had the hot hand for NAP knocking down 10 points while Rodney Eskins chipped in 9. Dickson Printing out- paced Top Shelf 54- 44 in the final game. Ryan Quinlan knocked down 14 free throws out of his total 22 points in the Dickson win while War- ren Daniels added 10. BASKETBALL Dickson Printing rolls CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND Taking it to the mat PORT PERRY -- Quincy Smith, of Ajax High School, left, took on Piera Jemmett, of Pickering’s Pine Ridge Secondary School. The boys were competing in a 64-kilo class qualifying match at the LOSSA championships held recently at Port Perry High School. Winter doesn’t slow down workouts PICKERING -- Summer ath- letes generally shy away from frozen water and four-foot snow banks, but athletes at the West Rouge Canoe Club know that while it may be chilly outside, the more work that is done over the winter months, the bigger the gains. Whether it is for canoe- ing, kayaking, or Dragon- boating, West Rouge athletes take pride in their cardio and strength training improve- ments. Training out of Impulse Fit- ness Centre in Pickering and the Port Union Community Centre in Scarborough, ath- letes participate in up to nine training sessions a week. Coached by the club’s head coach Ryan Blair and Dar- ren Mossman, resident per- sonal trainer and Ontario- team athlete, West Rouge athletes get the benefit of sport-specific expertise to make training more efficient and effective. Some pad- dlers also participate in a pool-paddling program run by another club coach, Scott Madill. He runs fall and win- ter pool-paddling programs to help introduce paddlers to the sport and improve on their technique. This com- prehensive one-hour weekly session gives new and novice paddlers a competitive edge come spring. For info, visit the club’s website at www.westrougecc. org or call 905-767-3330. WEST ROUGE CANOE CLUB Charity game set to go on Saturday BASKETBALL Top high school and college players featured newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200915 AP www.durhamcollege.ca/coned | 905.721.3052 CONTINUING EDUCATION Interior Decorating Certificate Get the training you need to work in this exciting field. This certificate is recognized by the Canadian Decorator’s Association (CDECA). 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Call 905-922-5927. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 110 PARK ROAD North. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2 Bedroom Suites. Starting at $960. Elegant seniors resi- dence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry fa- cilities on every fl oor. Eleva- tor access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of build- ing. Close to Oshawa Centre & downtown. 905-431-8532. www.skylineonline.ca 1140 MARY ST. NORTH, Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $660 to $975. Near public schools. Near Durham College. Near amenities. Elevator. Security entrance. 905-431-7752 www.skylineonline.ca 2 BASEMENT STUDIO APTS. Separate entrances, downtown Oshawa in 4-plex, utilities included. Cable/phone extra. Apt #1 $480/month, Apt #2 $550/month. First/last re- quired. April 1st. (905)260- 2007 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BEDROOM CONDO in Low Rise building in Whitby, 1.5 baths, quiet, clean. min- utes to all amenities. $1000+ utilties. Avialable May/09. Call (416)880-5254 Apartments & Flats for RentA 2-BEDROOM, SEMI at- tached apartment, separate driveway, fenced yard, laun- dry, separate entrance. $800/month, inclusive. Must see! Ask for Christina or Gary (905)743-0246. 3 BEDROOM apartment, $1150 inclusive. Downtown Oshawa. Second and 3rd fl oor of duplex. Clean, spa- cious and lots of windows. Near all amenities. Available immediately. (905)213-7211 33 RICHMOND ST. Central Oshawa. 1, 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm+den. From $750 - $950 inclusive. Near mall, amenities, schools & parks. Elevator & underground parking. Non smoking units available. Ideal for seniors and families. 905-431-8766 www.skylineonline.ca 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Adult Lifestyle Buildings. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, $1125, $1325 to $1575. Ele- vator access. Within walk- ing distance to downtown. Bus stop located in front of building. Located near the Oshawa Hospital. 905- 431-4205 www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, PICKERING Beach Rd/Emperor. 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entrance, 2-parking, patio, shared laundry. On bus route. $750/month. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing. Call James. (905)683- 6909 AJAX, SALEM/HWY#2 2-bedroom basement walk- out, very clean, separate en- trance, laundry, close to shopping. $900 inclusive, no smoking/pets. (905)619- 1721 AJAX, WESTNEY/401. Clean 1-BDRM basement apt in house. $700/mo inclu- sive. ALSO room avail. in house, $450/mo inclusive. No pets/smoking. Avail. im- mediately. (905)426-4680 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Im- mediately & March 1st. 905- 683-8571. AJAX-2 BDRM bright open concept bsmt apt, laminate hardwood, new carpet & paint, shared laundry, park- ing, priv entr, $875 inclusive Avail May 1st 647-896-3674 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA Large 1 "Old charm building." Totally reno- vated, new kitchen/bath, hardwood fl oors. In-house laundry, intercom. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)743-9383 BACHELOR APARTMENT available Queen St., Port Perry. Appliances included. $600 includes utilities For in- quiries or to view call 905- 925-0115. BRIGHT, CLEAN one bed- room basement apartment, Ajax. Desirable location. Many upgrades. $735/month inclusive with wireless inter- net. Call Joe/Karyn. 905 683- 4378. No smoking. No pets. BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $680 inclusive. Elles- mere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 COURTICE, clean & bright 1-bedroom apartment in modern subdivision, private entrance, parking, utilities & cable included, 5-min. to 401. Avail. March-25. $750. No smoking/pets. 905-434- 5422. OSHAWA CENTRAL Park Blvd, 2-bedroom upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $825/mo.+hy- dro. 2-bedroom, main fl oor. $850/mo+hydro. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. Apartments & Flats for RentA EXECUTIVE apartment, Ajax's Deer Creek golf course, fully furnished, own entrance, marble bath, very quiet. Suits corpora- tions, visiting executives. References, $1,499+utilities. www.electricityfor- um.com/rental.htm 905-426- 9119 or rwh@rogers.com LARGE 1BDRM basement apt. in triplex. Olive and Ritson area. Laundry, parking, $650/mnth all in- clusive. First/last, No pets/smoking, avail April 1. Call Brian. 905-213-9788. LARGE 2 Bedroom Apt. Simcoe S. Oshawa with hardwood fl oors, skylight, small deck. Close to 401 & Bus Stop. Stove & Fridge in- cluded. Avail. immediately, call 905-666-4670 LOFT BACHELOR APART- MENT with 4 piece bath, fridge, stove, central Oshawa. $625 all inclusive available immediately. Call Justin (905)922-5055 LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Locat- ed across the street from the hospital. 905-431-8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS Bachelors & 1 bedrooms. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NEW 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, Pickering. Prefer sin- gle person. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smok- ing/pets. $675/month, all in- clusive. Available immediate- ly. (905)621-6995. NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $770 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 723-9310, 416-902-1174 OSHAWA Rossland/Waver- ly. One bedroom basement apt, newly decorated, in- ground pool. $700-inclusive. working person preferred. no pets. Avail immediately. (905)571-0287 OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577-0403 or 647-293- 0450 OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 260-9075 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905-723- 1009, 1-866-601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA PARK RD/N OF 401 second fl oor of triplex, private, parking, 1-bdrm, fridge/stove, looking for quiet tenant, fi rst/last $695-inclu- sive. Donna or John 289- 240-4120 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM Avail. immediately. 1 parking and utilities included. $940/month. Extra parking available, no pets, close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191 OSHAWA, Bright One Bed- room second fl oor apartment in semi-detached home. Separate entrance. No laun- dry. $780 inclusive w/cable and parking. Wilson and Olive. Call (905)986-4889. OSHAWA, LARGE 2-BDRM nice, quiet location. Ade- laide/Wilson area, very bright, large new windows, laundry facilities, 2 car park- ing $800+hydro. Available April 1st. More information (905)576-4229 OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. and 1 bachelor + utilities. Parking, fridge/stove included. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. OSHAWA, Simcoe/Mary, Beautiful clean upper fl oor 3- bdrms, 2-level apt, sep. en- trance, 2 bathrooms, large, parking, a/c, backyard. Ref- erences required. $1100/mo inclusive. April 1st. (905)903- 2928. OSHAWA, Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $870/month inclu- sive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Working couple preferred. 905-576-3840, 905-720-1887, 905-429-0539 PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416- 574-9522. PICKERING BROCK RD. 1 bedroom basement apt, sep- arate entrance, private laun- dry, All inclusive. $775. First/last. no pets/smoking. (905)428-0486 PICKERING, EXCLUSIVE 1-bdrm bsmt. Private en- trance, parking, deck. Clean responsible male preferred. Non-smoker. $689/mo. nego- tiable with light maintenance. Avail. April (905)839-3000 leave msg. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/FINCH, extra large 1- bedroom loft, clean & bright, laundry ensuite, $975/month. Cable, parking included. Also furnished bachelor apt., main fl oor, $550/month. Available April 1st. (905)493-3124, (905)492-1209 PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private en- trance/deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/no pets. Suits single profession- al or retired female. Heat/hdro/cable/ laundry/parking. $995/inclu- sive. References required. 905-985-5790. REGENCY PLACE APTS ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL! 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laun- dry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.real- star.ca RITSON/OLIVE- 2 + 1 bed- room, parking, all utilities in- cluded. Porch, yard, fresh re- no, laundry, available April/May. $995/month. Days-(416)657-2117, Even- ings (905)718-7223. SOUTH AJAX, 2 year old 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appli- ances, 2.5 baths, C/A, single car garage, available April 1st. $1350 +. (905)492- 0260. Apartments & Flats for RentA RITSON/OLIVE. Small newly renovated 2 bedroom, in 5 plex, available April 1st., $750 includes all utilities. Parking, laundry, large backyard, last month rent negotiable. (905)436-2802 SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second fl oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725-9991. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping, transportation. Utilities in- cluded. 1-bedroom, $769, 3- bedroom, $999, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. STUDIO APT. AJAX large fully furnished, sunny open- concept, full kitchen & bath, parking, pool, bus at door. Suit single worker, no lease. First/last, $750/month. Available April 1st. Call Katie 905-686-6180 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Large 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, a/c. From $800/inclusive. Shows well. No pets/smoking. Referenc- es. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416- 783-5000 WHITBY - bachelor apart- ments available immediately, basement units, no smok- ing/pets, bright clean, freshly painted, quiet, close to tran- sit. No calls after 9 p.m. (905)668-3482. WHITBY immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom central. Available April 1. $799 & $938, appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH: Spacious 1-bedroom starting $750- $800/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. April-1st. No large dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. Whitby's Best Building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Available April 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, near Queen's Common. Large bright above-ground 2-bdrm., lami- nate fl ooring, separate en- trance, laundry, full bath, 1-parking, fi rst/last, no smok- ing/pets. $795/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. 905-430-7311. WHITBY-3 BEDROOM Apartment, Spacious, clean, bright unit with en suite laun- dry, 4-appliances included. Non smokers. No pets. 1-year lease, fi rst/last. $1150 plus utilities ($150). Available May 1st. 905-442- 6415. WHITBY-Large quiet 2-bdrm, new carpet, fresh paint, very clean and parking, near GO /amenities. No smoking /pets. (416)498-4770, (416)577-8963. WILSON/OLIVE, RENO- VATED main fl oor 3-bed- room apt., appliances and utilities included. Basic inter- net & cable. Parking & back- yard w/storage shed. Near amenities. April 1st. $1275/month. 905-809-4512. Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE LUXURY LOWRISE Condos Starting at $1000. All Inclusive 5 ap- pliances, amenities centre and parking also included. Dont delay, call Jennise To- day! 905-697-8261 BOWMANVILLE New 1-bed- room + den, top fl oor low rise luxury building, balcony, mins to 401/shopping, appli- ances/parking, ensuite laun- dry, gas heat, w/a/c, secure building/locker, no smok- ing/pets. $900+Hydro. April lst. 905-550-8321. NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $950, 1-bed- room+dens from $1100, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath, den, hardwood/ce- ramics, A/C, ensuite laun- dry/storage rm, huge balco- ny, parking, walk to Rec Centre/Library/PTC Mall, no pets/smoking, credit app, $1,380 inclusive. (905)576- 0747. PICKERING, LIVER- POOL/BAYLY, 1200-sq ft., 3-bdrm condo, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, clean building, close to schools, GO/shop- ping. $1300/mo inclusive, avail. March 16. No smok- ing/pets. (905)509-6370 Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, new- ly renovated, large property, Courtice area. Appliances in- cluded. Great for animals, available immediately. $1100/month plus heat/hy- dro. Call (905)434-6128. AVAILABLE immediately- Ajax. Upper level, clean 4- bedrooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, garage, $1350/plus 2/3 utilities. Pre- fer non-smoker, no pets. 2- BEDROOM, BASE- MENT, $850/month. Dennis Morgan (416)587-0060, (905)831-9500. CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, detached gar- age, yard, non smokers. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)623-5278 OSHAWA, LARGE 2-BDRM bungalow, mainfl oor. Shows well. Near Oshawa mall, cus- tom-made kitchen, new bath- room, 5 appliances. A/C, $1200/mo+utilities. No pets/smokers. References. Bo Gustafsson, Sales Repre- sentative, Sutton Group, 416-783-5000 OSHAWA- 3 bedroom. Spacious. New fl oors, freshly painted. Close to amenities, on quiet street, parking, laun- dry. $1350 utilities included. Call Charles (905)201-6936 Still Renting? Why? Owning is Cheaper! First time buyers Only. Free list of homes, with pictures available with no money down! From $900mth. 1-800-596-2052 Use ID# 1065 WATERFRONT Lake Scu- gog, Little Britain. Newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1- bathroom, propane fi replace, electric baseboards. Available immediately, short or long term. $975/mo. + utilities. 705-786-3904. WHITBY, 3-bdrm mainfl oor bungalow, 5-appliances, a/c, parking, shows well. Central location. $1250/mo+utilities. Smoke-free home, no pets. References. Call Bo Gustafs- son, Sales Representative, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783-5000 WHITBY, HWY 2/Garden, 3- bedroom, main fl oor only, bright, clean, no smok- ing/pets. Big lot. $975/month plus hydro. Call (905)259- 8314 TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • March 12, 200917 AP EXHIBITORS WANTED Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 27, 28, 29 Pickering Markets Trade Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4676 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Fast & Furious Northumberland Motor Sports Show April 4 & 5 Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------ Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Sat April 11 Ajax Convention Centre Contact Audrey 905-426-4676 ext. 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com ------------------------------------------------ Family Health & Lifestyle Show April 18 & 19 McKinney Centre - Whitby Contact Devon ext. 2236 or Cara ext. 2212, 905-579-4400 ------------------------------------------------- Spring Home & Leisure Show April 25 & 26 Baltimore Community Centre Contact Chantelle 905-372-0947 Email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com FURNITURE DISPOSAL & MAJOR LIQUIDATION - ORDERED SOLD BY FACTORY IMPORTERS Acting under Instructions received we will sell in detail lots the following: Over 1000 quality items to be offered Consumer goods * giftware * as seen on tv items * dé- cor accents *outstanding home furnishings collection *sports memorabilia*new sofa sets * important art col- lection * bedroom suites*canadian made leather sofas * kitchen & dining sets * occasional furniture * vanities - sinks * sleigh bedroom suite * 42" plasma - lcd tvs *coin collection * over 300 jewellery items * diamond rings over (1ct) * pendants * studs* all ap- praised & certifi ed * rolex watch* luggage* P U B L I C A U C T I O N Sat. Mar.14 at 1: P M - (Preview at 12: Noon) AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE H.M.S. AJAX ROOM 75 CENTENNIAL ROAD (Off Monarch or Clements) Accent and home decor items, Original Oil Paintings, Swivel Club Chairs, Salon Chairs, Desks, Sleigh Beds, Solid Pub Table & Chairs, Leather loungers, Home Theatre seating, Canadian made Leather Sofa Sets, Nesting tables, Marble top Vanities, accent tables, Tif- fany Style Lamps, Box & Mat Sets, Sofa sets, furni- ture accents, plant stands, commodes, cabinets, tables, writing desk, hand carved mahogany furniture, 9 pc ta- ble and chair set, home theatre seating, wine cabinet, storage cocktail tables, Impressive jewellery collection of Estate & Modern jewellery including, tennis brace- lets, diamond solitaire rings, watches, pearl strands, sterling silver, gift sets, tennis necklaces, "Polo Gold" Swiss Watches, Swarovski set jewellery, appraised es- tate items, Swiss watches, items will include but are not limited to over 300 jewellery including rings ear- rings, watches, bracelets, Swarovski set necklace sets, tennis necklaces, Diamond set solitaire rings, ap- praised and estate jewellery, View Photo Gallery - www.auctioneer.ca and much more. Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, debit, Buyers Premium in effect, Delivery available, as per posted & announced at sale. Additions & Deletions, List may change without notice. Detailed listings on website. Win $1000.00 gift certifi cate. Contact us: email info@auctioneer.ca The Estate of Gerald Rollins of Belleville, Sunday, March 15 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 A.M. Starting @ 10:00 A.M: Selling a Large Col- lection of Vintage Textiles and Jewellery. Starting @ 11:00 A.M: Furniture to include: Drexell Dining Room Suite with Corner Cabi- net, Mahogany Bedroom Suite, Walnut Bed- room Suite with Vanity, Cedar Chest, Villas Bedroom Suite, Numerous Side Tables and Chairs, Carved Hall Stand, Carved Pedestals, Carved Display Cabinet. Large selection of Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, and Glass. China to include: Spode Dinner Service, Cottage Ware, Moorcroft, Meissen Figures, Gilt Mantel Clock, Books, Linens, Nu- merous Mirrors, Hanging Fixtures, Table Lamps, Oriental Rugs, Prints, Paintings and Watercolours. Collectors Items and Items associated with a long established home. Giant Half Price Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:00 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include: Regular auction of antiques, furniture, collectibles, lamps, artwork, glassware, tools and garage items, plus many other quality pcs. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Gun Show (OACA) March 15th, 7:30am-Noon Markham Fair Grounds 10801 McCowan Rd. Markham On east side, just north of Elgin Mills Rd East 705-792-2538 $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mike and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town-house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. Vendors WantedV Townhouses for RentT BRAND NEW Townhouse, N/E Oshawa, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, main fl oor laun- dry, Open concept, Near schools/shopping/transit, $1250/month plus utilities, Available March. (905)240- 4204, (905)621-6754 Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom town- houses. Ensuite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca SPACIOUS 3-BDRM Central Oshawa, excellent condition, appliances, rec-room, $1330/incl, fi rst/last. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728-1420 WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interi- or & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented com- plex. Immediate. $1050- $1150+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Con- tact Bob at 905-240-4942. Rooms for Rent & WantedR 2-ROOMS AVAILABLE im- mediately. $450/month each, inclusive. Park/Gibb Oshawa, Huge house, laun- dry and parking available. First/last. No pets. 905-718- 5753. FURNISHED ROOM for rent, in secure building. Handy to all shopping. Available April 1st. Park/Gibb area. If inter- ested call Marilyn (905)434- 7554. OSHAWA HARMO- NY/ROSSLAND, unfur- nished room in townhouse, close to all amen & bus route no smoking/pets $500 all incl. Available April 1st. Call Jen (905)576-1161 WHITBY, Oshawa border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfurnished. No smoking/pets. Male pre- ferred. $550/mo. (905)995- 2745, (905)728-0189 WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bath- room. Available immediate- ly. $120/week. First/last re- quired. Call Mike 905-420- 1846. Shared Accommodation FURNISHED BEDROOM (Private TV/Sitting room) Professional female seeks same or student for Oshawa townhouse. Internet, cable, included. $450/month, available immediately. (905)243-7252 or linda- park100@hotmail. com ROOMMATE TO share beautiful house Whitby Shores. Close to GO/401. No smoking/pets. Parking. Avail now $525/month incl. util. whitby28@gmail.com 905- 242-8612. TWO ROOMS mature pro- fessional preferred, parking, share kitchen, storage available, own 3pc. wash- room, laundry, north of Whit- by library, furnished or unfur- nished, available immediate- ly. $500/mo. (905)665- 2881. WORKING PROFESSION- AL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally locat- ed in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. Cable, phone, internet. $425/month. (905)243-0615 Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commis- sions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatime- share.com 1-866-708-3690 Cottages for RentC BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls, Housekeeping Cot- tages for rent. 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