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NSPECTIONIWITH OIL CHANGE $74 88 With Coupon We will perform a complimentary Pre-alignment check with every service. Pressrun 51,400 • 56 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Wednesday, November 18, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY JOHN HRUSKADurham bloggers beware YOUR LATEST FACEBOOK UPDATE MAY BE DEFAMATORY BY JENNIFER STONE jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- It’s your Facebook page, or Twit- ter feed, or blog --- you can say what you want, right? Wrong. After all, it’s no more legal to defame someone in a Facebook status update or Twitter feed than it is to do so in a newspaper. The same goes for blogs and the comments which may follow posts. “The rule is that you are liable for any comment that appears on your blog, even if you didn’t write See DEFAMATION page 11 PARADE 2 The big elf wows ’em Santa paid visit to Pickering on Saturday NEWS 5 More eligible for H1N1 shot Kids, older adults can now get vaccinated SPORTS 17 They went Baggataway Ajax players help Brock Badgers win lacrosse title newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 20092 P Fun for all as floats, bands, entertain BY TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- It was an hour well worth spending and the delight on the faces of Lucas Violi, 6, and his sister Brooklyn, 3, was palpable. “Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas,” said Santa Claus to all the boys and girls lining Glenanna Road Saturday morning as the guest of hon- our made his grand entrance shortly after 11 a.m. The overcast cool day made for ideal parade weather, which was a nice contrast from the soggy event last year. Organizer Andy O’Connor was thrilled with the turnout as thousands packed the route, three and four deep in some locations. Fears that a lagging economy and the presence of the H1N1 flu virus in our midst would affect parade attendance or the number of floats turned out to be just that -- fears. “We have 78 floats this year, up from 72 last year, and 11 marching bands,” said Mr. O’Connor, who admitted it all couldn’t be done without the help of the City of Pickering, Durham Region Police and the work of the 23 auxiliary police officers who helped to control traffic and block off roads during the event. The mammoth job of organizing takes an entire year, said Mr. O’Connor, noting the effort to get next year’s parade going starts right after this one ended. “We meet with the City every few weeks to make sure everything is going smoothly,” he noted, explaining the date for next year’s parade -- mark your calendars -- is already set for Nov. 13. He also explained with pride that this is the 40th straight year the Kinsmen and Kinettes have organized the parade. And what an event it was for man, woman and beast alike. Lillian Penn and friend Rose Schichting, a pair of seniors who said they’ve come out to every Pickering Santa Claus Parade, brought along their beloved pooches to enjoy the event. What makes the marching bands, the floats, and the visit of Santa a can’t-miss date for the Pickering duo? For Ms. Penn, “I like the marching bands and the floats are pretty good too.” She said she only wants, “peace on earth for Christmas,” since she has everything. Ms. Schichting admitted she would like a grandchild for Christmas but, other than that is pretty content. She said the parade allows her to “be outside and have something to look at.” Coming as it does exactly two weeks after Halloween, the parade was also a chance for children fresh out of trick or treating to stock up on plenty of candy canes. Everyone from business types to politicians to sports groups was handing out sweets for the youngsters lining the parade route and parents seemed to approve of another round of sugary fun. For the Nearing clan, of Pickering, the parade was a blast. Father Brad was happy to bring his three kids, Lucas, 7, Jack, 5, and Olivia, 3, the short walk from home to wait for Santa and take in the sights and sounds. Mom Louise agreed, saying, “the kids just love it.” Lucas is waiting for Santa to bring him, egads, a Buffalo Sabres jersey. Jack just wants a black Nintendo DS. And Olivia would like Santa to deliver a Barbie princess. Nearby, Nicole Crerar was enjoying the crowd, the floats and the people who come out and show spirit. Her daughter, Briar, 5, wants a “beauty kit,” from Santa, “because I love make-up and want to borrow my mom’s.” Cheryl Quigley’s kids, Char- lotte Currer, 6, and Ocean Currer, 3, are excited as well. Charlotte wants the big man to bring her, “a guitar,” while Ocean would like, “a skateboard.” They’ll only have to wait six more weeks until Christ- mas Day but the parade has certainly made the Christmas spirit come alive for all in Pickering for yet another year. Santa makes Pickering parade appearance JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Clockwise from bottom right, Marilyn Dallaway, left, and Linda Boughner proved you don’t need to be a child to get in the Santa Claus Parade spirit. Ayan Chowdhury, left, and Zachary Davis, from 7th Pickering Scouts, were well dressed for the parade. Katie Newman, left, Jenna Stokes, Jaime Hedges Zver and Natasha Uhrig waited for the parade to begin. 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Three of the four tar- geted teens were struck and received minor injuries. Two 16-year-old Ajax boys face weapons and assault charg- es. EDUCATION Free environmental program for Durham schools DURHAM -- Earth Angels is looking to provide schools with free programs and materials. With projects such as schoolyard naturalizations and butter- fly garden programs, Earth Angels is signing up schools across Ontario for its free environment programs. The programs are intended to help green up schoolyards, reduce pollution, fight climate change, and help students learn more about the impact of pollution on the environment. The material complements many areas of the science curriculum. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1. For more information or to sign up: VISIT www.earthangels.ca Durham-area schools get green for going green DURHAM -- A Green Apple program is doling out the green to six green Durham-area schools. Presented by Metro, the program is providing $1,000 each to Dunbarton High School, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and Westcreek Public School in Pickering; Colonel J.E. Farewell Public School in Whitby; Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School in Ajax; and Camborne Public School in Cobourg. The money is intended to support environment initiatives, such as tree planting and garden growing. At Dunbarton, a gold-level eco-school, the money will help continue its canopy tree planting program, while St. Elizabeth Seton plans to reduce its garbage output by introducing green bins and monthly waste audits. Westcreek plans to build an out- door classroom for lessons on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Archibishop Denis O’Connor plans to plant tulips and other plants to be maintained by students. The Green Apple School Program was launched in Septem- ber and invited schools across Ontario to submit proposals for environmental projects focusing on conservation and healthy liv- ing. Schools interested in applying can do so until March 1, 2010. For more information or for schools to apply: VISIT www.greenapplegrants.ca COMMUNITY Be a Santa to a Durham senior OSHAWA -- Durham residents have the chance to be a Santa to a local senior this Christmas. Home Instead Senior Care, a company that provides in- home care and companionship to seniors, recently kicked off its fifth annual Be a Santa to a Senior program, which sees Christmas shoppers pick up holiday gifts for isolated seniors. Christmas trees in participating stores have been decorat- ed with ornaments that feature wish lists for individual seniors. Shoppers are encouraged to take an ornament, buy the items on the list and return the gifts to the store unwrapped, with the ornament attached. Organizers expect to collect and distribute more than 1,200 gifts this year. The Health Rite pharmacy at 75 Bayly St. W. in Ajax is a participating location. AJAX -- Three suspects were grilled by cops after being found in posses- sion of a large quantity of stolen meat during a traffic stop Saturday night in Ajax. A Durham officer made the discov- ery after stopping the car on Hwy. 401 near Church Street to issue a ticket for an invalid licence plate at about 8:55 p.m., police said. More than $900 worth of meat, recently stolen from a Metro grocery store in Whitby, was found in the car. Three Bradford residents -- John Beaton, 41, Victor Rocha, 44, and 46-year-old Emelia Bonazzo -- are charged with possession of property obtained by crime. Additional charges were laid against Mr. Beaton and Mr. Rocha, police said. POLICE Ajax traffic stop leads to discovery of stolen meat newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 20094 AP GM SALARIED RETIREES AND SURVIVING SPOUSES! STOP YOUR RETIREMENT BENEFIT EROSION!STOP YOUR RETIREMENT BENEFIT EROSION! Join GENMO Salaried Pension Organization Go to : www.GENMO.ca or reply to P.O. Box 82555, Oshawa, ON L1G 7W7 RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Angela Gibson, a senior transportation planner with the Town of Ajax, stood at Commercial Avenue at Bayly Street on Nov. 16. The public is invited to a meeting on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Public library. The Town is looking for input on how roads are developed within the community. Town planners say residents must embrace alternatives to driving, otherwise local roads can’t support growth BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Ajax residents should prepare them- selves to cut back on the car over the next two decades because local roads simply won’t be able to support current habits as the town’s population grows. Senior transportation planner Angela Gib- son looked at the expected growth numbers through 2031 as part of the Town’s process to update its official plan. “We don’t have enough road and infra- structure to support the potential growth locally and within the Region,” she said. That’s because there’s only so much space to expand roads. For example, Hwy. 2 can be widened to six lanes in some parts of Ajax, but that’s it. “There’s nowhere else to add lanes, that’s the case in most places in Ajax,” said Ms. Gib- son. “It’s a problem throughout the GTA.” The solution is to get more people out of their cars. Right now, about seven per cent of trips by residents are made by walking or cycling, said Ms. Gibson. “Fifty per cent (of those trips) are less than five kilometres,” said Ms. Gibson. “Those are cycling trips, those are walking trips, those are trips people can take without getting into a vehicle.” The Town’s goal is to shift a third of car trips to other modes of transportation. This includes residents making 25 per cent of trips by cycling or walking and doubling the rush- hour trips via public transit from the current 10 per cent to 20 per cent. “Right now, it isn’t convenient to take tran- sit, it isn’t convenient to walk, it isn’t conve- nient to cycle,” said Ms. Gibson. To change, the Town’s planners have pre- sented a plan called Ajax Forward: Vibrant Streets. It calls for better road planning in new subdivisions that support alternatives to the car and including space for walking and cycling when upgrading existing roads. The plan suggests weekend car-free streets in Ajax on roads such as Harwood Avenue in the downtown and creating plans for safe routes to Ajax schools. It also includes mak- ing streets more enjoyable for pedestrians by adding things like benches where people can stop and have a conversation. Ajax will also continue to work on com- pleting its sidewalk system, including side- walks on both sides of roads where possible and creating a pedestrian environment on Kingston Road where any future widening is for public transit only. Seamless connections along the Town’s system of trails are also part of the plan. “If we don’t embrace this, what’s going to happen is we’ll have a standstill and we’re not going to be able to move vehicles effec- tively in Ajax,” said Ms. Gibson. Currently, Ajax Forward: Vibrant Streets is a draft plan and the Town is looking for pub- lic comment. Residents can do so online at townofajax.com/ajaxforward or through the Town’s facebook page. There will also be a public open house on Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Main Branch Library (55 Harwood Ave. S.). ADULT DAY SCHOOL IN JUST 7 WEEKS NO DIPLOMA?NO PROBLEM! 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Doing so may assist in avoiding the possibility of encountering lineups at our community clinics.” The expanded priority groups now include: • people six months and older with chronic medical conditions; • pregnant women; • all children from six months to 18 years old; • adults 65 and older who reside in insti- tutions (long-term care facilities); • persons living in remote and isolated settings or communities; • health-care workers; • household contacts and care providers of persons at high risk who cannot be immunized or may not respond to vac- cines; • first responders (police and firefight- ers); and • frontline institutional correctional workers. Another change, this from the Public Health Agency of Canada, recommends healthy children three to nine years old now receive only one shot, and not two doses as previously recommended. 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All content copyright Editorial Opinions FIREARMS BILL Parliament is in charge of running the country To the editor: Re: A decade on, gun registry debate still simmers in Durham, Nov. 12. I was shocked to read Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland’s comments that it “isn’t the business of Parliament” to step in and challenge the police over the long- gun registry. When last I looked, the duly elected Parliament of Canada, and certainly not the police, was in charge of running this country. Mr. Holland may wish to delegate his responsibilities to unelected police chiefs, but that isn’t what the people of Ajax-Pickering sent him to Ottawa for. Rishi Maharaj Pickering Liberal line on gun control past its best-before date To the editor: Re: A decade on, gun registry still simmers in Durham, Nov. 12. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland con- tinues to parrot the Liberal line on gun control. Why he still refuses to acknowledge sound logic defies belief. The Canadian Association of the Chiefs of Police and the Liberals would have us believe the entire system of registration and licensing will be totally eliminated. That is simply untrue. The licensing system will stay intact. It’s the only way to keep firearms out of the hands of those who should never have them. While not totally perfect, it’s the only part of the Firearms Act that has ever worked well. The rest is useless. Criminals don’t register guns. Robert Page Clarington ENVIRONMENT We have to do something now about global warming To the editor: Re: Don’t be hasty with tax on carbon emis- sions, Chris Topple letter, Oct. 30. Global warming is a fact. It is a measurable, observable fact. So too are carbon dioxide levels being high- er now than at any other time in geological history -- higher than when our planet was so warm that all the icecaps had melted. And it is because of our carbon emissions. The vast majority of scientists believe that the burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of global warming, but yes, Henrik Svensmark has a slightly different thesis, which will be tested in experiments by other scientists. Dr. Svensmark believes he has evidence that the sun’s cosmic rays are the main influ- ence on rising global average temperatures. Regardless of which is the single largest cause, global warming is real and is hap- pening. The evidence has been piling up for decades. Only Canada and America have persisted in denying the truth of it. In Copenhagen, at the International Climate Conference in December, Stephen Harper has to step up and get down to some real work, at least he does if he really cares about the quality of life his children are going to have. Shouldn’t that be paramount in every parent’s mind? Scientific consensus is not unanimous agreement with a complete lack of dissent (which sounds more like the Harper Con- servative Party), but what we have right now, is that human influence is a major cause of global warming, if not the major cause. If we sit back and wait, as Chris Topple sug- gests, then it will be too late to do anything but wring our hands in despair -- “Oh, if only we’d known.” Neil Shooter Ajax Make it the best time of the year for our least fortunate Food and toy drive needed now more than ever It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many children among us, it’s also a very difficult period made all the more bittersweet because they get so lit- tle while those around them can receive so much. That’s why the Durham Region- al Police annual food and toy drive is vitally important. It kicked off this past Friday with a bang at St. Bernard Catholic School in Whitby. Students there got completely into the Christmas spirit with an impressive 456 gifts for their less fortunate peers. And Santa, on hand for the occasion, certainly admired the youngsters in his midst. “I want to thank you for bringing your gifts today to help the less fortunate,” Santa said before he gave out candy canes to the students. Chief Mike Ewles also paid tribute to the students adding: “What a great start getting all those gifts for people in need.” The Durham Regional Police food and toy drive has been going strong since 1989, providing a wonderful service for needy families across the region each Christmas. Countless numbers of children would have gone without a special toy and a tur- key supper on the best day of the year if not for the work of our men and women in blue. However, they certainly cannot do it alone. It’s a group effort and it relies on all of us to make it successful. It’s especially important in difficult times that we all put in a little extra effort to make the food and toy drive work. While the economy has been down in Durham and across the country, this is when those who have less need a Christ- mas boost more than ever and a toy and nice meal on Christmas Day can be invaluable. It’s easy to see that if the children at St. Bernard Catholic School can come up with 456 toys, we can all do our part to help the less fortunate in our community in the month ahead. As 10-year-old Kaleb Felgueira said, “I really liked helping out.” To contribute to the food and toy drive, drop off a donation at any division station of the Durham Regional Police across the region or at any fire station in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Pickering and Ajax. e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / 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 • November 18, 20096 P WE ASKED When does commenting cross the line from opinion to defamation? Last year, grunge goddess Court- ney Love had a dispute with a fash- ion designer over the cost of clothing custom-made for the singer. In the midst of this dispute, Ms. Love fired off a string of angry tweets describing the designer as an “asswipe, nasty lying hosebag thief” having “a history of deal- ing cocaine” and being guilty of “assault and battery.” Dawn Simorangkir, whose fashion line is called Boudoir Queen, sued Ms. Love for libel. Last month, Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed a motion brought by Ms. Love to strike the claim and allowed what appears to be the first libel claim based on a posting on the increasingly popular micro-blogging site, Twitter, to con- tinue. Ms. Love may be one of the first sued for Twitter libel, but likely not the last. This past summer, Amanda Bonnen posted a tweet com- plaining about mould in her Chicago apartment. At the time, she had a mere 20 followers. The company managing her building sued her for $50,000 for defamation. The Love and Bonnen cases raise a timely question about the limits of free speech on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, blogs and comments sections on websites. With constitu- tional protection of free speech in Canada, the law will sel- dom intervene to restrict or sanction users who post mate- rial that is shocking, offensive, and distasteful. At some point, however, a user’s postings can cross a line and give rise to lia- bility for libel. The question is, when does a post cross that line between free speech and libel? Is a tweet saying that an ex-girlfriend has a “history of cocaine dealing” defamatory? What if rumours to this effect are rampant? If you’ve just eaten at a restaurant, can you post a blog say- ing that what you were served tasted like dog food? Can you attack the music reviewer who trashed your favou- rite singer’s new album by saying that the reviewer has no taste? Can you be sued for defamation if you post a doctored photo on your Facebook page showing your teacher kissing a student? What if you were just joking? If you allow users to post comments on your website, can you be held liable if someone posts a defamatory comment? What if you put a clear disclaimer on the website saying that the comments are not shared by the operator? If you operate a website, publish blogs, post comments or simply tweets, these are all questions that should be consid- ered. What is defamation? Defamation, which includes both libel (written) and slan- der (spoken), is any communication about a person or com- pany that injures the reputation of that person or company. The threshold of what is “defamatory” is low. Essentially, anything publicly posted on the Internet that would cause a reasonable person to think less of the subject of the post is likely defamatory. To say that Jane Doe is a thief, is dishonest, is incompetent or has a sexually transmitted disease is likely defamatory. To say without proof that the apartment a com- pany is managing contains mould, that a company is using child workers, or is engaging in tax evasion is likely defama- tory. Can defamation only occur through written or spoken words? Liability for defamation can result from a video, picture, cartoon or song. So, be very careful the next time you decide to post a doctored picture on your Facebook page. Be careful about splicing videos together to show an ex-boyfriend walk- ing into a drug rehab centre. Both can expose you to liability for defamation. Is it still defamation if I don’t intend to injure the person’s reputation? Good or benign intentions do not provide a defence. If you post a tweet saying that your classmate, Jane Doe, is a cocaine user, you will have defamed her. It does not matter that you were “drunk-tweeting” or just joking. Is it still defamation if I leave out the person’s name? You cannot necessarily avoid liability for defamation by not using someone’s name. As long as there is enough informa- tion presented to allow a reasonable person to know who you are talking about, you can be held liable. The celebrity blog- gers among you should keep this in mind when you prepare a “blind item” for your website. Am I liable for user comments appearing on my website? When a defamatory statement is published, everyone who is involved in the publication or distribution of the statement can be held liable. This means that if you allow users to post comments on your website, you can be held liable for the comments in the same way as if you wrote them yourself. It is not a defence that you specifically state in a disclaimer that the comments appearing on the website are not necessary those of the website. If it is true, I can publish it, right? Truth is an absolute defence to a defamation claim. How- ever, in a defamation action, the onus is on the person who published the statement to prove that what was published is substantially true. Rumours -- even those that are widespread -- are generally not sufficient to prove truth. Nor is hearsay. What is required is proof of a nature that will be admissible in court -- a witness to an event who will testify in court; a medical report, a video of the event that can be authenticat- ed; an admission from the fraudster; a court order; a govern- ment document, etc. Truth is a powerful defence but not always easy to prove. So, even if you believe that what you are posting is true, the question you should still ask yourself is, Can I prove it to be true, if necessary? Can I be sued for expressing my opinions? The law does provide broad protection for the expression of opinions on matters of public interest but this does not mean that every statement prefaced by the words “in my opinion” is free from risk for defamation. A defence of “fair comment” applies to protect expressions of opinions if they are presented as such (as opposed to state- ments of fact), relate to matters of public interest and are based on some facts that can be proven to be true. If these conditions are met, the opinion does not have to be fair or reasonable and certainly does not have to be true as long as any person could honestly express that opinion on the proved facts. So, if you have listened to an album, watched a movie or eaten at a restaurant, you can publish your review of the experience, including saying that the meatloaf tasted like “dog food” If you do, keep in mind that others can share their opinions on your review and say that you have “no taste.” Are there other defences to a defamation claim? There are other defences that are available, including defences that may apply to websites allowing users to post comments. Speak to a defamation lawyer for more informa- tion about these defences. Is it true that none of the above rules apply if I write about a celebrity or a politician? Under American libel law, there is broad freedom to make statements about “public figures,” which include politicians, singers, actors and athletes. The same law does not apply in Canada. By and large, the law of defamation in Canada applies equally to “public figures” as it does to private citizens. So, if you want to repeat statements from a U.S. celebrity blog, just be aware that you may not have the same defences to a defa- mation claim that the U.S. blogger may have. I hope that this column does not discourage anyone from continuing to post on the Internet. Instead, do so armed with the knowledge of the legal risks involved and exercise cau- tion. Remember that tweeting and blogging are fun until someone gets sued. This column does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer if you require clarification on any points contained in this column. Tony S.K. Wong is a partner at Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP. He specializes in media and privacy law. Tweeting and blogging all the way to a lawsuit TONY WONG Do you think you should be able to say anything you want on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook or your Blog? (from left) JERRY GUTRHIE --‘No, not whatever you want. I personally don’t use them very much.’ MICHAEL CHEUNG --‘Yes, I believe freedom of speech is a main issue.’ MICKI MARSICO --‘No, I feel there’s a lot of kids who don’t think of the repercussions of what they say online. If they say things out of revenge, they don’t think of how that will hurt others later on.’ ALICIA HUGHES --‘To an extent. A lot of people can see it.’newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 20097 P newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 20098 P The 8th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss. You’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. 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Durham police have now recovered three of the 10 karts stolen from Goodwood Kartways in early September. On Mon- day evening, officers armed with a warrant searched a residence on Napanee Road in Pickering, seizing an Intrepid racing kart, spare parts and a racing suit, valued at more than $12,000. A man found hiding in the attic of the home was arrested. Also found during the search were credit cards stolen from vehi- cles in Pickering in April and June of 2008, police said. Mark Dimoski, 21 of Napanee Road in Pickering, is charged with three counts of possession of stolen property. The investigation into the theft of the karts continues. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 905-579-1520 ext. 2674 CRIMESTOPPERS: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 CRIME Stolen go-kart recovered, Pickering man charged newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 20099 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL November 24 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm November 25 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm November 26 Library Board - Central 6:30 pm December 2 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm December 3 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Monday, November 30th at 7:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex, Council Chambers Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 3 residents to attend this public forum. 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December 17, 2009 - 7:30 am Pickering Civic Complex Saturday, November 28 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 606. 1555 Bayly Street, Pickering For more information contact Janet at 905.420.6438 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE CRAFT SALE Community Cultural organizations are invited to participate in the 2010 Heritage Day Celebration hosted by Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity, by providing an information booth or cultural performance of dance or music. This worthwhile multicultural event is a dynamic celebration of Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity will take place on February 20, 2010 at Pickering Town Centre. To confi rm your interest in this event, please call Marisa Carpino, Supervisor, Culture & Recreation at 905.683.6582 ext. 3223 before January 8, 2010. View photos of the 2009 Heritage Day Celebrations online at cityofpickering.comCANADIANART Thank you to all of the teen artists who submitted work into the 2nd Annual Teen Art Show. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners; Stephanie Lane, Kaitlyn Haddlesey, Jessica Rhynas, Avadeen Barnes and Tanya Narang. Thanks to all of our volunteer judges, guest speakers and art demonstrators: Janice McHaffi e Dorsey James Melody Mitchell Jordan Ellis John Newell Ann Jackson Alex Paterson Grant Thomas Extreme Tattoo Pickering Pottery Studio Special thanks to all of our sponsors for making this year a great success! Olympic Flag Raising Event Sunday, December 6th 12:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex Pickering Recreation Complex 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm · Free Spirit Swim & Skate · Raising of the Olympic Flag · Release of the Torch Route · Wii Fit Olympic Gallery · Sit in an Olympic Bobsled SEE THE OLY MPIC BOBSLED DI S P L A Y Industrial, commercial development promising in north, says regional chairman BY JEFF HAYWARD jhayward@durhamregion.com NORTH DURHAM -- Growth isn’t everything. At least that’s what some Region officials are saying about the development woes faced by north Durham municipalities. And although growth is stunted in the upper reaches of Durham, that doesn’t mean those municipalities are a financial drain on the Region as a whole, they said. Uxbridge and Brock in particular currently face development woes due to sewage capacity on top of Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Lake Simcoe Protection Act legislation. In a nutshell, Uxbridge is growing inwards, not outwards, beyond its current urban boundaries. But Regional Chairman Roger Anderson was careful not to pin blame on the north for any fiscal challenges faced by Durham. “A lack of residential development across the board in Durham will have an impact on the Region across the board,” said the chairman. And while there are noticeably less commercial and industrial operations in north Durham, the three upper municipalities have made gains in those sectors in recent years, with Region initia- tives to further improve that situation, Mr. Anderson pointed out. “Broadband is a big help to land business in the north,” he said. The biggest challenge, he said, is Greenbelt legislation he called “really restrictive. “Unless the (Province) makes it more flexible, some across the GTA are going to find themselves in a predica- ment,” said Mr. Anderson. He added the Region will take an active part in the discussion when the Greenbelt rules are reviewed in 2014. Uxbridge Mayor Bob Shepherd said while development is stunted, building alone is not the final answer to handle future costs. “Growth is a short-term solution ... growth does not pay for growth,” said Mayor Shepherd. He said legislation such as the Oak Ridges Moraine Act “has created a whole new class of municipalities that cannot be supported under the old model ... we’ve got to find a new (solution).” Mayor Shepherd said Uxbridge is getting a fair shake in Region services from the tax dollars it sends to Durham, and he hears no complaints from south mayors about their north- ern neighbours not pulling their weight financially. “We get more back from the Region than you think,” said the mayor, pointing out policing, transit, water, major roads, garbage collection and social welfare are all upper-tier responsibilities. But he noted Durham Tran- sit, which Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock pay a share of, could have been put on hold for the north as the service is limited compared to the south. “I would have voted to exclude the three north municipalities in the first term,” said Mayor Shepherd. Mr. Anderson pointed out a lack of growth could actually have advantages. “A lot of people like small municipalities with a rural feel,” said the chairman. Also, “there’s enough land in Uxbridge for some big companies to come in ... I don’t think the (company) president would mind living on a 100-acre lot with a nice house.” North Durham: Drain or gain? GORD MAHAFFY I would use more (Durham Region Transit) if I had more access to it. I have a sister in Toronto pay- ing (the same) taxes as me in Caesarea. I know we have a recession but I don’t want to be the one guy that digs us out of it. KAREN SMITH I think property taxes are way too high. We just got a (Region) road refin- ished, and it took about eight years to fix it. There’s basi- cally no police pres- ence where we live. MARILYN JEWELL I think (it’s fair). We figure it’s pretty good. Snow clear- ing could be a bit better. I have to walk around with a brace, it’s hard to get around. MARY SISSONS We found our prop- erty tax expensive when we moved up from Toronto, more than $8,000 a year. Lakeridge Road is not well-plowed, but garbage pickup is great. Do you feel you’re getting a fair trade for your taxes?newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200910 AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200911 P Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 13 • 905-509-0336 Northeast corner of Altona Rd. KINGSTON RD. HWY. 401 ROUGEMOUNTALTONAN. www.arthurs.ca E: wayne@arthurs.ca Service Ontario ServiceOntario is the place to go for fast, easy access to government information and services; online, in-person, at kiosks and by phone. Starting this fall, ServiceOntario is making changes so that more Ontarians will be able to make one trip for health card, driver’s licence and vehicle registration services. Th e closest kiosk in Pickering is at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road and the service counter in Pickering is at Unit 4B, 1400 Bayly Street. Th e closest kiosk in Scarborough is located at Cedarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave. East and the service counter is at Unit 112, 4800 Sheppard Avenue East. Services include: Birth, marriage and death certifi cates Parent and adoption registrations Business registrations Land registration records and services Notices of liens of personal property Health cards Driver’s licences - renewal and address change Personalized licence plates Used vehicle information packages Outdoor cards Fishing and hunting licences Ontario Parks passes Landlord and Tenant Board information & services Ministry of Revenue/Finance information Income tax and benefi ts packages Government publications - order and purchase Information on a wide variety of government programs For further information please visit www.serviceontario.ca or phone 1-800-267-8097. it, approve it or you have a broad disclaimer,” said Tony Wong, a lawyer with Blake Cassels and Graydon LLP, who specializes in media and privacy law. It’s an emerging issue in terms of social media and even more conventional media, as newspapers and others make their mark online and strive to become more and more interactive. Starting in the new year, for example, the News Advertiser’s website, newsdurham- region.com, will undergo a transformation which will automatically grant readers the ability to comment, unlike the current sys- tem, under which editors must choose an option to allow readers to comment. Allow- ing commenting is avoided on stories which might be more likely to lend themselves to questionable comments, such as crime and other legal stories, said Metroland Durham Region Media Group editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt. “The challenge is always how do we prevent people from being defamatory online,” she said. When newsdurhamregion.com undergoes its redesign, it will also include a three-strike rule, aimed at ensuring inappropriate com- ments don’t remain. “Once you get three people indicating the comment is offensive, the system will auto- matically take the comment down,” Ms. Burghardt said. “It will be self-regulating.” Inappropriate, sometimes borderline --- and not-so-borderline --- comments led to the demise of forums which used to be part of newsdurhamregion.com, Ms. Burghardt pointed out. Removing the forums wasn’t an easy decision, given the amount of online traffic they generated. “We were getting about 100,000 hits a month on it,” Ms. Burghardt said. “But the phone calls were unending.” Part of the potential issue on such forums and blogs is that people can hide behind their computer, not ascribing their real name to their comments. “One of the big problems is the anonymity,” Ms. Burghardt said. “People aren’t as responsible if they don’t have to put their name behind it.” It’s amazing what people will say, especially when emboldened by anonymity, Mr. Wong said. But, there is also a “degree of ignorance” out there with regard to just how responsible an individual can be for both their own com- ments or the comments of others online. The penalties can be fairly severe, Mr. Wong said. “The cost involved in defending a libel claim ... is not insignificant,” he said. “More general- ly, if you lose at trial, you’re liable to pay dam- ages.” As newsdurhamregion.com allows more and more commenting on stories, Ms. Burghardt said she’s hopeful the three-strike rule will help ensure people don’t cross the line into illegal or offensive territory. The rule will be clear. “If you want to engage, you’ll not be offensive,” she said. Page 7 - Read Tony Wong’s column on online defamation DEFAMATION from page 1 SOCIAL MEDIA Defamation an emerging issue newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200912 AP Pickering youth charged with several counts of mischief DURHAM -- One person has been charged, but Durham Regional Police are looking for help in finding other suspects following a series of graffiti incidents. The words WRECK, CAGE or NG have been spray-painted through- out neighborhoods in south Ajax. Graffiti can occur anywhere and some of the more popular tar- gets include buildings, parks and recreation facilities, public tran- sit vehicles, stations and shelters, telephone booths, mailboxes, bridges and overpasses. This type of vandalism has been associat- ed with reduced property values, a drop in commercial sales, increased crime rates in affected areas, wasted tax dollars for clean up, decreased use and enjoyment of public facilities and diminished citizens’ feelings of safety and security. Parents and teachers should be aware if their children or students have graffiti-relat- ed items such as markers, etching tools, spray paint, rubber gloves, adhesive stickers, sketch books or collections of photos, draw- ings or graffiti magazines. Among the tips the police suggest to reduce the potential of graffiti in a neighbor- hood include restricting access to walls or vulnerable areas by planting thorny bushes or building barriers, increasing lighting in vulnerable areas, applying graffiti resistant coatings on all exterior walls and working with local government officials to restrict the sale of graffiti materials to anyone under 18 years of age. An 18-year-old Pickering youth has been charged with 11 counts of mischief and issued three provincial offences tickets under the Liquor Licence Act. The accused was under 18 when the offenc- es occurred, so he cannot be named under Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act. If you have information about the investigation: CALL 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1925 (Det. Const. 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Shanen Payne, of OPG’s Emergency Response Team, helped Bailey suit up in the gear, so she could get a feel for the equipment’s weight. OPG has its own emergency response team on site in case of emergencies as well as preventive measures. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200917 APSportsBrad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Pickering High School Tro- jans never lost a game during the LOSSA senior girls’ regular season, running the table with a perfect 9-0 record. The Notre Dame Lady Cougars lost just once this season, to Pickering, in a 52-51 final back on Oct. 7. Fittingly, the two powerhouse schools from Ajax will meet on Wednesday night in a winner-take-all game to decide the LOSSA Quad-A champion and, with that title, an automatic berth into the OFSAA provincial championships in Hamilton later this month. While the last time they met on the court was more than a month ago, both coaches are expecting some lingering effects from that game to carry over to Wednesday’s 7:30 p.m. final at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at Durham College in Oshawa. “It will definitely impact the game,” says Pickering head coach Naomi Scott. “Because of the outcome of the last game, both teams are very hyped to play each other. There’s a competitive history between both teams.” Notre Dame head coach Rose Booker notes that the lone loss probably helped more than hindered her team. “I think that loss was good for us,” she says. “I think that helps us. It brought our focus in. But anything can happen when you get to the final game, so we’re not tak- ing it lightly, that’s for sure.” Pickering advanced to the final with a 36- 27 decision over Pine Ridge, while Notre Dame beat Dunbarton 64-49 behind 21 points from Dakota Whyte. This is the fifth consecutive trip to the Quad-A finals for Notre Dame, which has won three of the previous four. The team also represented LOSSA at the last two OFSAA championships. To beat Notre Dame, Scott says that her team will have to be almost perfect from the free throw line, attack on offence and limit the transition of Notre Dame’s offence. “Our team has to be composed,” she adds. “Basketball is a game of runs. I tell them all the time you just have to endure the runs and then respond. I just tell them play your game and stay consistent during the game and we should be fine.” Booker wants her team to be aggressive on defence, be committed and focused. “Our goal all season was to get back to OFSAA,” she says. The same schools will also battle in the junior final, with tipoff for that game at 6 p.m. BASKETBALL Notre Dame, Pickering tip off in LOSSA final SUBMITTED PHOTO OTTAWA -- The Brock Badgers had a strong local connection when they won the Baggataway Cup national championship game in Ottawa. From Ajax are, from left: Ian Duffy, Kyle Kropman, Jason Winder, and Mike Lum Walker. Brock raises lacrosse Cup Ajax foursome leads team to championship OTTAWA -- The Brock University Badgers men’s lacrosse team ended its perfect sea- son with a 12-11 victory over the McMaster Marauders in the 2009 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association National Champi- onship game at Carleton University. The Badgers went 13-0 in 2009 en route to capturing their 18th Baggataway Cup in the 25-year history of Canadian university lacrosse. Mike MacLeod, of Owen Sound, was named the Player of the Game, while fresh- man goalkeeper Brett Kikot, of Toronto, was named the Championship most valuable player after registering 32 saves in two games with a .681 save percentage. The club also received help from a host of Durham Region players on their way to the championship. On the Badgers’ roster were Ajax’s Ian Duffy, Kyle Kropman, Mike Lum-Walker and Jay Winder, along with Brooklin’s Jake Lam- bert and Courtice’s Jordan Haber. “We were prepared as a team going into the championship weekend and the guys came to play,” first-year head coach Justin Kennedy told the Badgers’ website. “The entire team knows what it means to be part of the rich winning tradition at Brock and were focused on bringing the cup back to St. Catharines which they accomplished.” In addition to the players with local con- nections, Kennedy’s assistant coach Clem D’Orazio plays summer lacrosse for the Ajax- Pickering Rock in the Senior ‘B’ loop. BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Anthony McCleary had a number of reasons to smile at the Athletics Canada annual awards gala in Vancouver on Saturday night. First and foremost, the Pickering track coach was recognized for his success and efforts by being named the Outstanding Coach of the Year. McCleary is the head coach at the Elite Edge Club that uses the facilities at Pine Ridge Secondary school. “I was surprised because the coaches I was going up against have done amaz- ing work through the year,” said a humble McCleary. “I was looking at the list and thinking ‘Oh my god, am I going to get this or not?’ The more they spoke, the more it looked like it was going in my favour. When they called my name out, I was like, yes, finally.” His other reasons to smile came courtesy of his prized 100m hurdles athlete, Whit- by’s Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, who finished the evening with a trifecta of awards. The Olympic bronze medallist from 2008 and silver medal winner at the 2009 World Championships won the Jack. W. Davies Trophy as the Outstanding Overall Athlete of the Year, the Phil A. Edwards Memorial Trophy as the Outstanding Athlete of the Year in track events, and the Cal D. Bricker Memorial Trophy for the Single Outstand- ing Performance of the Year. McCleary also coaches Canadian 100m champion Toyin Olupona. Pickering hurdler Perdita Felicien, who persevered through an extensive rehab program to return to competition this year after a serious injury to her foot kept her from competing at last year’s Olympics, was nominated in two categories, Outstanding Overall Athlete of the Year and Outstand- ing Athlete of the Year in Track Events. TRACK AND FIELD McCleary named Coach of the Year FIELD LACROSSE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200918 AP ROTA R Y C L UB O FA J AXThursday, November 19 at 12pm, in the Rotary Room, Main Branch of the Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South. The Rotary Club of Ajax Presents Yasir Naqvi, M.P.P. Ottawa Centre and Parlimentary Assistant to the Minister of Revenue as he explains the HST to be implemented in Ontario in July 2010. To reserve your spot for either session please call Geoff at 905-683-0550. Lunch & Speaker @ 12pm: $15.00 at the door. Speaker only at 1pm: Free Admission. Favourite Holiday Recipe DrawFavourite Holiday Recipe Draw Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to WIN A $200 SHOPPING SPREE at Sobeys South Ajax We’ll publish selected recipes in our 11th Annual Christmas in your Community edition, Friday, November 27th, 2009 along with the winner. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax L1S 2H5 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com Remember to include your name, address and phone number Deadline: Wednesday, November 18 @ 5:00 pm HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL St. Mary comes up short in LOSSA final BY BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- If there was a way of measuring the size of an athlete’s heart, chanc- es are Chivon Gallagher’s would be well out of pro- portion with his 5-foot-5, 150-pound frame. How else to explain what Gallagher has done for Whitby’s Donald A. Wilson senior football team over the past couple of weeks? Gallagher, a Grade 11 student who transferred from O’Neill Collegiate in Oshawa this year, left the field in an ambulance Nov. 5 when he was knocked unconscious in Wilson’s 47-8 quarterfinal win over Port Perry. In a matter of eight days after suffering the injury, Gallagher, sporting a more protective silver helmet that didn’t match the Gator orange, was a spark plug in two more wins, including Saturday’s 21-14 win over St. Mary that gave Wilson its third straight LOSSA senior championship at Oshawa’s Civic Fields. The stat sheet would show Gallagher scoring the first touchdown on a 24-yard pass from quarterback Ste- fan Edwards 4:32 into Sat- urday’s game, which in part explained his being named the offensive player of the game for Wilson. But he contributed in so many other ways, on defence and special teams, and, in fact, left the field only once the entire game, to fix a strap that came unbuckled. “It’s about playing with heart, especially this time of year, and Chivon’s a kid with an outstanding heart, an outstanding talent,” said Wilson coach Adam Papa- dakos after the game. “We have a great core of Grade 11 kids that have come up, first-year seniors, getting a lot of quality playing time. These kids have played with tons of heart and determi- nation and you saw it again today.” The Gators played a near- perfect game deep into the fourth quarter, going ahead 14-0 on a six-yard run by Omar Williams in the sec- ond quarter and 21-0 when quarterback Edwards ran one in himself with just 4:40 remaining. St. Mary quarterback Keith Cyrus, off the mark for much of the contest, found his range late, hitting Dan Tomei for a score with 2:48 remaining and Dexter Damboise for another with 1:03 left. But, despite getting the ball back with 29 seconds left on the clock, the Mon- archs could muster no more magic. Although proud of the late rally, St. Mary coach Enzo Antonucci was dis- appointed with the lack of discipline his team showed throughout the game, as several key penalties kept the momentum in Wilson’s favour. “We probably had over 100 yards in penalties, so that was a killer,” he said. “We just couldn’t find our wide receivers early in the game and it was too late when it happened at the end.” The Gators also won the Tier 1 junior final earlier on Saturday, 25-15 over Pickering High School, making Wilson the first school in 15 years to win both LOSSA titles in the same year. The senior team now faces Markham High School in the Metro Bowl semifinals Wednesday at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium, where the winner will advance to the Nov. 25 final at the Rog- ers Centre. In the Tier 2 finals Sunday, Bowmanville’s St. Stephen’s Royals defeated Ajax’s Denis O’Connor Chargers 22-7 in junior while Whit- by’s Sinclair Celtics defeat- ed Oshawa’s O’Neill Red Hawks 16-13 in senior. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND OSHAWA -- St. Mary’s Dexter Damboise carried the ball as Jevon Bryan moved to block Donald Wilson’s Josh Lee-Jordan during the LOSSA football final. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 2009Wednesday November 18, 2009 Ajax & Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax 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. 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Canada, which won the 2008 World Sledge Hockey Challenge, opened the 2009 event against arch-rival the Unit- ed States last night (after our deadline). The other teams competing are Nor- way and Japan. The United States, Norway, Canada and Japan will be competing at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver. AJAX -- It’s been an up-and- down few days for both the Ajax Attack and Pickering Panthers. The local Central Cana- dian Hockey League teams played games to differing results with the Attack los- ing two of three and the Pan- thers splitting a pair. The Attack’s most recent setback came Monday in Whitby, allowing three power-play and three short- handed goals to the Fury in a 7-2 defeat. Hayden Perroni and John Harrington scored the two Ajax goals. A day earlier, despite the expected offence coming from the league’s top two leading scorers in Blake Boddy and Jordan Reed, the Attack couldn’t muster a win, falling 5-3 to the Stouffville Spirit, the final goal going into an empty net. Reed had a pair of goals and three points and Boddy had a goal and three points, but that was pretty well it for the offence. At home Saturday, the Attack picked up a win, edging the Streetsville Der- by’s 5-4 on goals from Reed with three, Boddy and Har- rington. Perroni picked up four assists. Meanwhile, the Panthers split came after a 4-1 loss to Hamilton on Monday, which followed a 4-2 victory over North York Friday. In Monday’s loss, the Pan- thers ran into a hot Hamilton goaltender as Drew Field- ing made 48 saves, with Kyle Ramsay the only one to beat him. Both Ramsays were key in the win, with Jordan scor- ing a goal and an assist and Kyle a goal, with the others coming from Justin McDon- ald and goaltender Anthony Kimlin, who apparently fired the puck the length of the ice and into the empty net with just one second remaining in the game. Pickering’s next game is Friday at home to Newmar- ket (7:30 p.m.), while Ajax heads to Lindsay. Sunday the Panthers and Attack will oppose each other at 3 p.m. in Ajax. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Ajax Attack’s Jonny Simone (12), centre, and Stouffville Spirit’s Chris Chiste, left, and Ryan Goldberg battled for the puck in Central Canadian Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday. Ajax lost 5-3. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200920 AP • Developing tomorrow’s film stars • Recession-proofing your job • Gamer’s paradise at Durham • Creating virtual worlds •Trillium College expands to Burlington • Humber College is making Movie Magic Building Design/Structural Engineering/Landscape Architecture Tired of commuting to the City? Why not work in your Community? BBA is continuing to grow with assignments in recreational, institutional and related building projects. We are seeking experienced enthusiastic individuals to ﬁ ll the following positions. SENIOR ARCHITECT Working with our clients to plan, design and prepare contract documents. Capable of working in a multi-discipline project team. Must be registered with the OAA. Minimum 5 years experience. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Structural Engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience to plan, design and prepare structural contract documents. Experience with construction administration an asset. Must be registered in the Province of Ontario. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Must possess excellent landscape architecture design skills including site grading/site development. Must be OALA registered. Minimum 5 years experience. All positions require excellent English communication and writing skills. Please forward your covering letter and resume by fax or e-mail to: Debbie Thompson: dthompson@bba-archeng.com We thank all applications for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered will be notiﬁ ed. GRAND OPENING Bains Suzuki Pickering is now Hiring for the following positions: Licensed Technicians Apprentices Business Managers Parts Manager New Car Sales Manager Pre-Owned Manager Accounting Clerk Receptionists - Part & Full Time Licensing Person Parts Person Sales Persons - New & Used departments with a earning potential of over $100,000 year Lifetime opportunity We carry over 275 pre-owned cars & trucks of all makes. 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Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp. com Careers Careers General Help DOG TRAINER needed to volunteer to help in rehabili- tation and training at dog res- cue facility. Please call (905)655-4721 LIFE CHANGING opportu- nity- take control of your fu- ture- be your own boss. Am- bitious, hardworking individu- als wanted full & part-time positions, full training, fax in- fo: 905-649-1117 NOW HIRING! New posi- tions are available within our Head Ofﬁ ce in Markham, ON. We are looking for moti- vated individuals who love to learn and can handle a fast paced, fun working environment. K.W.S Canada will provide full onsite training for accepted applicants so no experience is required. 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VOLVO OF DURHAM re- quires Jr. Service Advisor to assist in Service Department. A.D.P. experience needed. Will train. Position available now. Email resume to: d-parri5@dealeremail.com Fax: 905-421-9520 WINTER DRIVER for truck with trailer carrying snow clearing equipment and crew to various sites around Dur- ham Region. Must have val- id driver license and be will- ing to work whenever it snows including weekends and holidays. Can work 8-20 hours depending upon snow- fall, otherwise hours not guaranteed. Wages depen- dent upon experience. Suc- cessful candidates to have ﬁ rst consideration for full time employment in the spring of 2010. Please fax resume to 905-576-4513. Skilled & Technical Help CLASS A MECHANIC for busy East end shop. Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm. Good wages, good work environment, call (416)283-1843 EXPERIENCED SIDING in- stallers needed immediately for heavy work load, must have own truck and tools. Call Tracy at 416-438-4344. SIDING INSTALLATION Crew required steady work, top rates. Must have own equipment and vehicle. Call Matthew 416-936-0571 Careers Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 18, 200921 AP DIEMAX TOOL AND DIE CURRENTLY SEEKING All Tool and Die Staff including: Jr. Designers, Engineering Staff Toolmakers, All Year Apprentices General Labour, CNC Operators and Programmers Openings on all shifts. Email resume indicating job preference to: HR@diemax.ca Collections Ofﬁ cer - 1 Year contract Oshawa based company currently seeks an experienced Collections ofﬁ cer. This person will make contact and develop relationships with customers to ensure the timely payment of accounts. The successful applicant will have 3-5 yrs. exp. with strong written and verbal communication skills. A team player you also possess strong computer skills and are comfortable in a fast paced environment. Applicants should respond by November 23, 2009 with "collections" in the subject line. jobsindurham@gmail.com Thank you to all applicants, however, only those being considered will be contacted. TORONTO / GTA AREA Marketing Specialist ● Credit & Collections Junior Ofﬁ ce ● Call Centre Reps Admin Assistant ● Accounts Receivable 1-2 years Experience ● 28k-45k General Ofﬁ ce Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Email: jobs@slrnetwork.ca 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. 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Desirable Whitby area. No pets/smoking. Immediate. $950/incl. 905-666-1100. Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 bedroom basement apt in Pickering, $700, utilities included, parking, available immediately. Call Paul 416-254-1123 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. WHITBY DOWNTOWN - Also 2 bedroom $880 plus hydro (with balcony) 5 min walk to Whitby Mall, close to all amenities, parking, laun- dry. lst/last Dec. lst. (416)520-6392 2 BDRM APT, recently reno- vated. Located in Raglan. Large rooms, new kitchen and bathroom, appliances. Available immediately $895+utilities. First/last. Call Doug 905-424-1477 2 BEDROOM Condo apart- ment in quiet building in Oshawa. Suit seniors, $875/month, ﬁ rst/last. Bachelor apartment, Oshawa, quiet building, all utilities included. $650/month. First/last. (905)579-4015 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, King/Bond area, upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $900/mo. inclu- sive. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. 2-BEDROOM UPPER half of house, Oshawa. 5 applianc- es, large backyard, quiet neighbourhood. $1000 all in- clusive. Available December 1st. Call (905)447-4042 2-BEDROOM, quiet Oshawa 6-plex, Near O/C, available immediately. $900 plus hydro, heat and parking included. Laundry facilities. Call 905-767-7139 620 BOND ST. E. apt. 1 bedrooms. Seniors Wel- come. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $695/month. Available Janu- ary 1st 905-720-2153. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A VERY CLEAN 2-bdrm main ﬂ oor of duplex. North Oshawa, Ormond Drive. Parking, laundry. Exception- ally large living room. $1095/mo inclusive. Immedi- ately. Near UOIT. 905-925- 5478 AVAILABLE DEC 1ST, Oshawa, Park/King bachelor apt., $550/month utilities in- cluded. Frist/last required. Call (905)260-4256 Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX Salem/Bayly. Large 2-bedroom basement apt, bright/clean. shared laundry. $850 includes utilities, park- ing, A/C. Non-smoking. Nice quiet neighbourhood. Suit professional. Avail. Dec. 1. 905-787-8665 or 416-721- 4425. AJAX, 1 bedroom self-con- tained, walk-out basement apartment. Salem/Hwy #2, bright and spacious, own laundry, utilities, cable, $795/month, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available now! (416)568-6382. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2. Attractive large walk-out bsmt apt, 2-bdrms, eat-in kitchen, livingroom, parking, no smoking/pets. $950/mo inclusive. Must See! First/last required. (905)686-8469 AJAX, Pickering Beach/ Bayly 2-bedroom, basement apartment, cable, parking. Full bath. Laundry extra. First/last required. $875/month. Available im- mediately. No smoking/pets. Working couple preferred. (905)683-5286. AJAX, WESTNEY/MON- ARCH. Available January 1st. Clean 1-bdrm basement apt. Sep entrance, no smok- ing/pets. Close to hospital, shopping, school and transit. Single person preferred. $675-inclusive. (905)427- 9551. AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room basement apartment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. $700 plus utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649 AJAX- SALEM & 401. Spa- cious 1-Bdrm Bsmt Apt. Newer Kitchen. Sep En- trance. 1 Parking. Mature Individual. $750/mon. All Utilities Included. Avail Immed. Samantha 905-999- 7760. For Pics Visit: durhamresidentialrentals.com AJAX-HARWOOD/401 LRG., bright bsmt apt., shrd. laundry, park., easy access to 401, avail. immed., $750/mth. (util. incl.) Jeff (647) 224-8230. BOND/SIMCOE, bachelor in well kept building, available Dec. ﬁ rst/last required. Park- ing and satellite TV available. Call Peter. 905-434-9660. BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom with balcony Jan 1, $960 & 2-bedroom $1027 avail December 1st. Security entrance, very clean building, includes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, 1-bdrm, walkout basement of new ex- ecutive home. Suits single working, non-smoker, no pets. $875/mo includes new appliances/cable/laundry & utilities. First/last, references. Dec 1st. 905-623-3230. BOWMANVILLE: 2 bed- room with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. Apartments & Flats for RentA DOWNTOWN BOWMAN- VILLE, Two 2-bdrm apts $780 + hydro, available im- mediately & December 1st. Smokers ok, Cats ok. No dogs. Call Cheryl 905-697- 0361 DUNLOP ST. Whitby, 1 & 2 bedroom, large, bright, Ther- mopain windows, appliances, parking. $795 & $895 plus hydro. Available November. (416)759-5321 MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NEW 1-BEDROOM: Minutes to Downtown Uxbridge, A/C, Parking, $795 inclusive. Laundry, Satellite, & Internet Available. Non-Smoking, No Pets. Call 416-460-8290. NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed- room, for Jan. 1st. 3 bed- room for Dec. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APT. Oshawa. $500/month plus heat/Hydro. 2 bedroom apt, $600/month plus heat/hydro. First/last, references, available December 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA BACHELOR apartment for rent, utilities in- cluded. $550 per mo. plus room starting at $440 per mo. Phone (905)809-4413 or (905)626-5265 OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide area, 2- bedroom main ﬂ oor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. Please contact 905-579- 2350. OSHAWA Montrave/Gibb. large, clean, 2-bedroom apartments. Available imme- diately. $775+ hydro. Stor- age & parking included. Near all amenities. (905)852-7116 OSHAWA newly renovated, cozy, 1-bedroom basement apt in triplex, available imme- diately. Includes cable and utilities. $650/month. Close to Hospital/GO/schools. 416- 832-2582. OSHAWA NORTH END, large 1-bedroom basement apt.. Fridge, stove, laundry facilities. No smoking/pets. $700/month, heat & elec- tricity included. Call (905)259-1265. 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.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-432- 6912, 905-723-1009, 905- 728-3162 1-866-601-3083, www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA Two basement apartments: 1-bedroom $600-inclusive; 2-bedroom, $850/month, available im- mediately. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, no pets. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA, 45 Colborne.W. 1&2bedroom, $750/month, $820/month inclusive+ basic cable. No pets. December 1st. 945 Simcoe St. N 2-bed- room $820 everything includ- ed. 961 Mason St. 3bedroom house living&diningroom $1200/mnth plus utilities. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM Stevenson/King, on Quiet court, near Oshawa Center. Open concept, 2-car parking, dishwasher, laundry, yard deck/patio. $1100/inclusive. Available December/Janu- ary. 905-436-2895. OSHAWA, Clean, new build- ing, Large 2-bedroom plus den. $969/month. Available Nov/Dec 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. Call 905-438-9715. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms start- ing from $950 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, EXTRA LARGE one bedroom plus den, close to downtown and hospital. Private driveway, ensuite laundry, fenced backyard, $800 plus hydro. Available Jan 1st. (905)914-3133 OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $786/mo. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA- PARK & 401. 2- Bedroom Backsplit. 2 Levels. New Laminate Floors. 1-4pc. Bath. Private Laundry. Large Windows. Loads of Storage. Parking Avail. Immed. $900.00/mon UTILITIES IN- CLUDED! Call Samantha 905-999-7760. PICKERING - Bright one bed. walkout apt. in estab- lished community near Rougemount/Kingston Rd. No smoking/pets. Laundry access. Female preferred. $775/mo/inclusive. Available Dec/Jan. 1st. Call 416-805- 4058 PICKERING 1-BEDROOM, quiet, great neighbourhood, close to all amenities. Shop- ping, bus stop/school walking distance. Very clean, separ- ate entrance, $825/mnth. No smoking/pets. 416-402-6594 avail immed. PICKERING Altona/King- ston. 1-bdrm newly renovat- ed basement apt. sep en- trance, parking, cable & utilities included. near amenities. Frist/last No smoking/pets. $785/mo. Available immediately. 905- 509-4361, 416-431-4395. PICKERING BASEMENT apt. 2 bedroom, own laundry room. Large open-concept kitchen (eat-in), private patio. $975 all inclusive, cable plus internet. No pets/smoking 905-428-6577, 416-768- 8654. PICKERING, DIXIE/FINCH. Large 2-bdrm + livingroom, walk-out ravine, $900/mo in- clusive. Includes cable, in- ternet, 1-parking. No pets/smoking. Avail. Dec. 1st. Minimum 1-year lease & references. (905)420-4255 PICKERING- 1-BDRM bsmt apt incl utils,own laundry & entrance, quiet res area, clse to PTC, no pets/smoke suits single - Dec 1st $785 call 647-896-3674 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bdrm $835. Available immediately/De- cember 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shop- ping. 1-800-693-2778 PREFER SINGLE working person, 1 bedroom, living room, huge bedroom, big, bright bathroom, laundry, walkout basement. $800. Available January 1st. Near 401/everything. Pickering. (905)239-7583. WESTNEY/HWY. #2, 2-bed- room basement apt. Central air. 4-appliances. $750/inclu- sive. Full washroom. Separ- ate entrance. 1-parking. Single working person pre- ferred. Avail immediately. No pets/smoking. First/last. 905-683-9480 WHITBY & OSHAWA beautiful 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartment, New, quiet, adult living , indoor parking, laun- dry, storage, minutes from 401/GO train, no smok- ing/pets. Ann 905-244-2444 WHITBY 123-Annes St. apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. Avail. Dec 1. No pets/smoking. $790/mo utilities included (905)725- 4145. WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 bedroom apts. Large $814 available now; regular- size $799 Dec 1. ALSO 2 bedroom $938 Nov 15; Appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY CENTRAL. 1-bed- room, ground level of good standard, entrance at half ﬂ ight downstairs. $730/month, all inclusive. Hardwood ﬂ oors, no dogs. (905)576-8989. Places of Worship Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, 1 Bedroom plus large living area. FANTAS- TIC LOCATION!! NEW Broadloom, eat-in kitchen, common laundry, separate entrance, freshly painted, 7 min walk to GO Train. Transit at door. No pets/smoking. $750/Inclusive. Avail. imme- diately. 905.449.2266 or searchingfor@sympatico.ca WHITBY- Anderson/Taun- ton, December 1st. Spa- cious 3-bedroom basement apt., livingroom. Full bath, kitchen, parking, hardwood. Bus at door. $850/incl, sin- gle $800/inlc. Michelle, Day 416-602-5288, Night 905- 620-1131 WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-bed $889. Hydro in- cluded in rent. Available now! Call 905-429-9218. www.metcap.com Houses for Rent 401 & STEVENSON, spa- cious 3-BR house for rent. Very clean, new stainless ap- pliances, workshop, laundry, private backyard with deck. Non-Smokers. $1200/month + utilities. 905- 449-4451. AJAX, 3 bedroom semi-de- tached bungalow, with 2 bed- room basement apartment. Whole house, $1425+, also 3 bedroom detached bunga- low, $1075+. Call (905)683- 6203. AJAX, WESTNEY/401, 3 bdrm detached, double gar- age, 1.5 baths, full kitchen, c/a; backs to greenbelt, near schools, GO, $1300/month plus utils, December 1st, bsmt apartment rented, 905- 995-8898. OSHAWA Bloor & Wilson 3 bedroom main ﬂ oor of bun- galow, laundry, large yard, ample parking. Available im- mediately. No smoking/pets. $1200+utilities ﬁ rst/last (905)260-1496 OSHAWA - LARGE 3 BED. bungalow main ﬂ oor, excel- lent family neighbourhood, near Oshawa Centre, schools, transit. Large back- yard, large garage, applianc- es, laundry, $1290/inclusive. Dec. lst. (905)424-1113 OSHAWA Olive/Harmony 3-bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, full house, appli- ances, private driveway, fenced yard, deck. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking. Dec 1. $1300/mo+utilities. First/last/references (905)623-0352 PICKERING 4-bdrm, 2.5 baths, 4-appliances, A/C, double car garage, walkout basement. $1550 plus utilities. Available Jan 1st. No pets/smoking. Call (905)294- 7165 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM walkout basement in execu- tive home, includes fridge, stove, parking for 2 vehicles, air conditioning, $995 plus utilities. Available Jan 1st. No smoking/pet (905)683-9629 Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT BRAND NEW never lived in townhouse. 1425sq.ft. 3-bed- rooms, 5 new appliances. Whitby, Taunton & Brock St., "Folkstone" Close to all amenities. $1390 +utilities. (416)822-1375 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 LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Ask about our move-in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR BROOKLIN, DOWNTOWN large un-furnished room, re- decorated and upgraded on 3-ﬂ oor of triplex. No smok- ing/pets. Use of kitchen, on bus route. $500/month, utilities included. First/last. Available now. (905)424- 9743. CLEAN QUIET ADULT home all over aged 45. Oshawa. Male preferred. Shared access to entire house. No smoking/pets. First/last. Call 9am-9pm (905)571-5191 FULLY FURNISHED ROOM + den, Oshawa area, central- ly located, shared bath. Full time working people with trade/professional/students preferred. $125/week. No pets/smoking. Available im- mediately. (905)725-9906. LARGE ROOM available im- mediately in Raglan (8 min- utes north of Durham Col- lege). Use of kitchen, laun- dry, yard. $500/mo. Call Doug 905-424-1477 Places of Worship Rooms for Rent & WantedR LARGE ROOM IN BASE- MENT, own bathroom. Use of full basement. First/last Available immediately. $700/month. 647-501-6148 OSHAWA, 3 ROOMS, 2 lo- cations to choose from, King/Stevenson, near mall, or King/Wilson. Newly reno- vated, can be furnished, cable TV, on-site laundry. $450-$475. O.W. accepted. (905)244-1015 PICKERING, WHITES RD/401, room for rent $400/mo. No smoking/pets, ﬁ rst/last, references. Near all amenities, bus at front door. (416)917-4949 Shared Accommodation OSHAWA, AMAZING oppor- tunity for divorced male/fe- male, with or without child, share with same. Kitchen, 3- bath, very clean, basement, yard, satellite tv. Available immediately. 905-903-5688. SHARED ACCOMMODA- TION very clean, upscale Pickering home. 2 rooms available, $450 & $500 monthly inclusive. Cable, in- ternet, laundry included. Available immediately. Near Go station. (905)626-5265 Vacation Properties BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaran- teed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @ www.sunsitelandrush.com Pre-Recorded Message (800)631-8164 mention code 2181. FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 6 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker. REDWEEK.COM #1 time- share marketplace. Rent, buy,sell, revies, NEW full- service exchange! Compare prices at 5000+ resorts. 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(905)420-1753 Health & Homecare GET HEALTHY. 1 month FREE weight Loss. Look great. Feel great. lose weight. Results guaranteed or money back. Call Herbal Magic 1-800-781-0542. Lim- ited time offer. Psychics SEBASTIAN'S TAROT READINGS. For an appt call Angie, Ottis or Mylo 905-493-2322 Articles for SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPET SALE & Specials! Laminate, hardwood ﬂ ooring & tiles. Carpet 2-rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. in- cludes pad/installation. Car- pet repairs, serving Durham. Free estimates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 Articles for SaleA COUCH & CHAIR, very good condition. Brown/tan colour. Will deliver. $150. (905)420-0402 FIRE PLACE INSERT, wood burning, $300. Good condi- tion. (905)420-0998. FIREWOOD, cut & split, all hardwood. Delivery, (905)263-2038. FREE UPRIGHT PIANO Moved by professional mov- ers only. 905-686-1589 after 4pm. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA, great tub, deluxe cabinet, must sell, still has warranty, 5HP pumps, 5.5kw, heater, $2,995. Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MIRROR 6MM, 86" by 44" in excellent condition. Ideal for bathroom or other uses. $175. Call evenings 905 665- 1435. Articles for SaleA NEW AD Our best counter- top sale ever! All colours in a 5/8-thick laminate top ONLY $20.00lin/ft. Includes 25 1/4" Kitchen and 26 1/2" Bartops. Sale ends Christmas! Bring in your measures. Quality Countertops 499 Walton St Cobourg 905-372-8969 POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOFA, 80" complete with matching chairs, solid oak frame and arm rests. A-1 condition, $800. (905)655- 4918 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 TWO CHAIR-LIFTS. Acorn brand, for straight stairs. Work ﬁ ne, a lot of safety fea- tures and remote controls. $1500 each. Shelly (905)- 579-0590. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticeﬂ eamarket.com VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticeﬂ eamarket.com Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. De- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424-9411 HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch ﬁ re- wood. $100/face cord. 416- 716-4332, 905-449-2100. Restaurant EquipmentR RESTAURANT EQUIP- MENT for sale, private, ex- cellent prices, call for details Must sell. (905)925-2563 or (905)349-3636 Pets, Supplies, Boarding AMAZING CHOCOLATE Labradoodles, ready Nov 28th & unique Parti coloured Goldendoodle ready Dec 12th. 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AP Auction Dates & View Gallery www.auctioneer.ca Large 2 Day Antique & Collector’s Auction – Selling the Contents of the Home of Duncan & Betty McGlennon of Colborne and selected items Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22 Preview 9:30 A.M Auction 11:00 A.M. SATURDAY: auction to include large selection of Country & Formal Furniture, Large Selection of Watercolours, Prints & Oils, Large Selection of Glass & China, Books, Crystal & Press Glass, Flo Blue, Estate Jewellery, Sterling, Silver Plate & Numerous Oriental Carpets. SUNDAY: Heintzman Piano & Stool, Large Selection of Victorian Furniture, Butternut & Cherry Flat-to-the Wall, Corner Cupboard, Lamp Table & Primitives, Quality Upholstered Furniture, Numerous Oriental Carpets, Chandeliers, Mirrors, Large Selection of European Oils & Watercolours, Sterling Silver to Silver Plate, Dinner Set to in include Coalport “Indian Tree”, Royal Albert, Collection of Swarovski Crystals, Doulton Figures Moorcroft to include several Vases & Mushroom Pattern Jug, Large Selection of Oriental Items & Estate Jewellery. INDOOR YARD SALE: Saturday & Sunday @ 9:30 A.M For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 AUCTION SALE Sunday, Nov 22nd, 9:30 am (viewing 8:30) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Located in Orono Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs from Mill Pond Rd. 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Approx 23 klms east of 404 or 1 mile west of Hwy 23. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com SAT. NOVEMBER 28 - 10AM - PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LIND- SAY selling for wholesalers, trustees, ﬁ nancial insti- tutions, Scotia Trust Private Client Group, local con- signments, etc, approximately 40 vehicles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, vans, ATV's, snowmobiles, trailers, rid- ing lawn mowers, tractors, etc, Special: Bunton golf course 5 reel mower with Kubota diesel engine, low hours, many unreserved, consignments arriving dai- ly, call early to consign, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705- 324-2783 view list/photos/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com Sat. 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