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Fire crews were called to a fire at 864 Mari- net Cres. just before 7:39 a.m. and were on the scene of the blaze at the semi-detached home by 7:46 a.m. Crews officially had the main blaze extinguished by around 10:30 a.m., but firefighters were still on the roof making sure spot fires were out. “The main fire is knocked down but they’re going to be there for a while yet,” Fire Chief Bill Douglas said. He was not sure exactly where the fire start- ed, but said it seemed to have ignited at 864 Marinet Cres. and spread to the attached house, 866 Marinet Cres. Flames were so strong the fire had even reached the attic. “There’s been a lot of damage for sure,” Chief Douglas said. An occupant of 866 Marinet Cres. said only he and his grandmother, of the six residents See EARLY-MORNING page 9 COMMUNITY 3 This girl’s all heart Pickering youth gifts presents to charities NEWS 5 Car crashes into ravine Minor injuries from single- vehicle accident SPORTS 14 Killer on the court Doris stars in volleyball for Durham Lords durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 4, 20103 P Eight-year-old continues to raise money for food bank, Sick Kids BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Maya Preston turned eight years old on Saturday and already she’s raised around $800 in finan- cial donations toward charities that are close to her heart, since collecting for them at her birthday parties became a tradition a couple of years ago. And that’s not including the boxes of food the young Pickering resident has gathered for St. Paul’s On-the-Hill Community Food Bank. On Sunday, Maya celebrated her birthday at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax and the 16 kids who attended were asked to avoid giving her presents, but instead take donations for the food bank and cheques for the Hospi- tal For Sick Children and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. She raised around $200 in donations, plus addi- tional online contributions, and three boxes of food. “It makes me feel happy and proud of myself,” she said. Maya, a Grade 2 student at Blaisdale Montessori School in Pickering, explained that while she usually donates to the MS Society, she chose to add Sick Kids to her list because her cousin recently died at the hospital due to heart disease. Her parents explained giving is an important part of their Baha’i religion. “We encourage her because of our religious beliefs to give back instead of being materialistic,” said her father, Nick Preston. Maya’s mother, Farah Preston, is proud that her daugh- ter is demonstrating to other kids just how important giv- ing can be. “I wish more children would do that,” she said. The initiative seems to be catching on in Maya’s eyes. “Some kids in my class say they’re going to do it, too,” she said. Although Maya stuck with the charities that hit close to home, she said she’s donating to Haiti relief at school. She also hopes to donate a portion of her lot from her ninth birthday party to Haiti due to the expected lengthy rebuilding process. “Some people say it’ll take one year but it’ll take more than that to build a new country,” she said. While ideas keep swirling in Maya’s head on what she’ll be when she grows up -- possibly a hair dresser, a chef or a doctor -- she knows that no matter what she does, she’ll continue helping those in need. COMMUNITY Pickering girl has big heart RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND AJAX -- Maya Preston celebrated her eighth birthday at the McLean Community Centre on Jan. 31. For the past three years, Maya has asked attendees to bring non-perishable food items and a donation to a charity instead of gifts. This year, the food went to St. Paul’s and the money went to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Two Grade 8 students receive Isabel Carter Youth Award BY REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A long-time Pickering resident has been sworn in as the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade’s president for 2010. Jason Cameron, a commercial banking manager for BMO Bank of Montreal, took his oath at the annual President’s Inaugural Dinner at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax Jan. 28. The lifetime resident of Pickering began his career at BMO Bank of Montreal’s Ajax Market Place in 1995 and he now once again works in Pickering after a stint in Toronto. “First of all, I’m extremely pleased to accept the position,” said Mr. Cameron. He said he has two main goals as president: to continue to increase the board’s member- ship so it reflects the diversity in businesses and industry in Ajax and Pickering, and to build on the board’s survey tools to deter- mine needs of existing members. “I believe the biggest responsibility the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade has to its members is to be their voice in the com- munity,” Mr. Cameron said in his remarks Thursday. As it stands, the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade has 612 members. “I’m confident our numbers will continue to grow as businesses learn about the servic- es we have to offer,” said Mr. Cameron. The board’s 2010 council was also sworn in at the dinner. John G. Smith, of WordSmith Media, the 2009 president, will serve as chair. Following the oaths, the board listened to a presentation from investment strategist Michael Herring of BMO Nesbitt Burns who gave an overview on what he expects from the markets in 2010. Two Grade 8 students received the Isobel Carter Youth Award, with Dan Carter mak- ing the presentation in honour of his mother. Each of the students received a $500 RESP. Both Joanna Alphonso, from Lincoln Alexander Public School in Ajax, and Erin Jones, from Vaughan Willard Public School in Pickering, attended the dinner to accept their awards. Joanna was surprised when she was told she’d be receiving the award. She was select- ed for leadership skills and for her involve- ment in many school activities, including the school production of High School Musical. “My principal didn’t tell me she’d put my name up, so I was really surprised,” she said. Erin is known at her school for volunteer- ing with younger students, including dis- tributing sports equipment to them during recess. She said she enjoys working with kids and it has affected her plans for the future. “I want to be a teacher when I grow up,” she said. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 4, 20104 AP Presents the Antiques Roadshow Thursday, February 25 at 7pm.Thursday, February 25 at 7pm. Due to an Over-whelming response we’ve added a second event.Due to an Over-whelming response we’ve added a second event. Charlotte McGhee, an antiques expert with theCharlotte McGhee, an antiques expert with the Canadian Antiques Roadshow will be joining usCanadian Antiques Roadshow will be joining us to appraise your treasured antiques. to appraise your treasured antiques. Call to Reserve your Space NOWCall to Reserve your Space NOW as space is very limited. as space is very limited. 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If you are interested in modelling/acting, males and females 3 years - 73 years, come meet Jarosz, when she returns: Saturday Feb. 6/10 11:30 - 4:30 Pickering Library, Central Branch auditorium, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering Sunday Feb. 7/10 1:30-4:30 Uxbridge Librabry, 9 Toronto Street, Uxbridge Saturday Feb. 13/10 11:00 - 3:00 Oshawa Arts and Resource Centre, Green Rm 45 Queen Street, Oshawa Saturday Feb. 20/10 11:00 -3:00 Rickert Recreation Centre, 2440 Hwy 2, Bowmanville Sunday Feb.21/10 1:30-4:30 Port Perry Library, meeting room, 231 Water STreet, Port Perry Saturday Feb. 27/10 11:30-3:30 Ajax Library, Rotory Room B 55 Harwood South, Ajax Sunday Feb. 28/10 12:00 - 4:30 Whitby, Residence Inn by Marriott, meeting room, 160 Consumers Drive, Whitby There are no fees for meeting to discuss interests and area of potential. Those who continue to March 27/10 ﬁ nals, $25.00 - $45.00 tshirt/seminar fee. 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SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF, 7 SP ELECT TRANS, BI XENON HEADLIGHTS, HEATED SEATS, BLACK EXT, BLACK INT Minor injuries in single-vehicle crash blamed on ice BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Two people suffered minor injuries when a Subaru took out a wire fence and plunged into a ravine off Kingston Road in Pickering Wednesday morning, Toronto Police say. “Both occupants went to hospital with minor injuries but they are fine,” said Sergeant Jay Ferguson of the Toronto Police Service. Durham Regional Police responded to the call at around 8:30 a.m. but Toronto Police took over the investigation since the incident was just in Toronto’s juris- diction. The vehicle was travelling east down a dip running along Kingston Road from east of Sheppard Avenue, west of Altona Road. It appears the driver hit a patch of ice and lost control at the bottom of the dip, Sgt. Ferguson said. “Speed I don’t think was a factor,” she said. The drop off the road into the ravine south of the Glen Rouge Campground, between Kingston Road and Hwy. 401, is around six to seven feet. The Subaru had two occupants, and no other vehicles were involved, Sgt. Ferguson said, adding trucks quickly came by to salt the slippery road. Joe Quartarone of First Image Tow- ing was on the scene, and said in the 12 years he’s been serving Scarborough and Durham, he’s never seen a car fly off the road in that area. “For this location, it’s kind of rare,” he said, adding he recalls a similar incident around eight years ago. He said from one look at the car, it was definitely a write-off. The incident was also out of sorts for this season. The mild winter weather has made business pretty quiet, he said. “It’s been a pathetic winter,” he said. “The worst winter I’ve seen in 12 years.” The investigation into the car incident continues. POLICE Car plunges into ravine in Pickering RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Durham police responded around 8:30 a.m. to a single vehicle acci- dent on Kingston Road, near Altona Road, on the Toronto side of the ravine. Police say a car with two occupants slid into a ditch; injuries were minor. Toronto police are investigating. 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 FEDERAL POLITICS Prorogation a way to combat Liberal legislation To the editor: I will attempt to place a little balance into the publications. I know that south Pickering/ Ajax is predominantly Liberal. But here it goes. Take stock over the past three years or so. Canada is far better off fiscally and finan- cially under the present federal government. The protests over proroguing the Parliament are very small, yet get a great deal of media attention. My understanding of the proroga- tion of Parliament makes it possible to reform committees on legislation already passed by the House. The Liberals are not being up front totally. They may pass legislation in the House so as not to invoke an election, howev- er they water the legislation down in commit- tee. The watered-down legislation is further changed by the Liberal-dominated senate. So who is really running the show? The only way to combat Liberals and send the will of the Parliament to law is by proro- gation and naming more Conservative sena- tors. Abolishing the senate cannot be done without constitutional reformation and Pro- vincial consent. Bernie MacDonald Pickering BUSINESS Auto companies use same parts suppliers To the editor: While I do not derive any pleasure from Toyota’s recent misfortunes, I do hope that all those people who bashed the domestic auto- mobile companies finally come to the realiza- tion that there is no real difference between any of the companies that produce vehicles in North America. Having worked with GM’s supplier com- munity, I know they all utilize the same sup- plier database. Their parts are all built by the same manu- facturing processes, using the same technol- ogies and subject to the same quality systems so there is no difference in the quality of any vehicles built in North America regardless of foreign or domestic companies. As for Toyota taking the high road and doing the right thing, there again, that’s just wishful thinking. The fact is that they could ill afford not to do the right thing. It’s either that or suffer the consequences of any further lawsuits involving defective parts which result in accidents and even deaths. Wise up people. With mass production come defects, simple as that and all of the automobile companies are reliant on their parts suppliers. What separates companies is how they stand behind their products, i.e., warranties. Edward (Ted) Brown Oshawa FEDERAL POLITICS Excuses don’t work on prorogation To the editor: Re: Oshawa residents talk federal budget with Colin Carrie, Jan. 22. Oshawa MP Colin Carrie was disappointed at the turnout for his meeting? He should have come down to the protest outside his office, there were many people there ready and willing to ask him a few ques- tions. Apparently Whitby-Oshawa MP Jim Flaherty also did not attend the protest out- side his office. This reveals where these candi- dates stand on Prime Minister Stephen Harp- er’s decision to prorogue Parliament and it is a shame. They should vote against the motion and get back to work like everyone else. Using an excuse such as the Olympics tak- ing place is ridiculous. Should everyone in Canada have a three- month leave paid for while the Olympics are being held? Tony Sloggett Oshawa Get out of GTMA if report proves it isn’t worth it When you’ve spent over $1 million on something, it’s reasonable to assume you’re getting value for your money. But when it comes to the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, some regional coun- cillors aren’t convinced it’s worth putting taxpayers’ good money after bad on an annual basis. And without concrete proof, it’s hard to blame them. The GTMA is a professional business organization representing Toronto and the regions of Halton, Peel, York and Durham and funded by the five regions. Durham’s share of annual funding is $100,000 and, since 1997, the Region has kicked in $1.2 million in taxpayer dollars. The GTMA’s goal is to draw business to the GTA. Since 2008, the GTMA has attracted 13 businesses and 1,000 jobs to the GTA. The biggest fish it landed was computer game maker Ubisoft, which is locating in Toronto and will create 800 jobs. The biggest complaint from coun- cillors such as Oshawa’s April Cul- len and Whitby’s Joe Drumm is that the Region is paying a lot into the GTMA and getting almost nothing back. “No one can show me we’re getting any- thing back,” said Coun. Cullen. “It’s 100 grand a year and we’re not get- ting a whole lot out of it,” Coun. Drumm said. In fairness, the GTMA only allows for the opportunity to lobby for businesses to locate within the five communities. It doesn’t guarantee a business will come to a community at a given time. Where busi- nesses choose to locate is up to them. Pay- ing into the group only offers a municipal- ity a chance. The complaint from some Durham coun- cillors is that $1.2 million is a lot of money for virtually no return over more than 12 years. And those councillors, including Coun. Cullen, made their support of stay- ing in the GTMA conditional on receiv- ing a report on the progress of the orga- nization. Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins and Whitby Councillor Don Mitchell want to know, before council breaks for this sum- mer, how much the GTMA has produced for Durham Region. That seems reasonable and fair. Up until now, those who have supported staying in the GTMA, such as Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, the Region’s representative on the GTMA and a member of its board, have claimed it provides spinoffs. But is that enough? Councillors, in their role as rep- resentatives of the taxpayer, must judge the value of those spinoffs and decide if it’s worth spending $100,000 each year on the GTMA. It’s time to fish or cut bait on the GTMA. Let the report tell the tale and if it’s worth staying, stick with it. If not, get out. 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 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 4, 20106 P durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 4, 20108 AP DURHAM -- College teachers will get to decide on Feb. 10 whether they’re taking to the picket lines. Ontario’s community colleges are going directly to teachers for a vote on their latest contract offer next Wednesday, the day before the Feb. 11 strike deadline set by the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union earlier this week. “It will be interesting,” said Ken Robb, Durham College’s vice-president of human resources. The outcome of the vote is expected by mid- evening and if the offer is rejected, teachers will be on the picket line the next morning. “It’s a good offer, it’s in their hands,” Mr. Robb said. As for the anticipated outcome, “it’s too hard to call,” he said. The colleges had asked the union to present the final offer to its members, but it refused. “It was just decided since the union declined to have the vote itself, the colleges set one up through the labour board,” Mr. Robb said. In January, 57 per cent of Ontario college faculty voted in favour of a strike -- 56 per cent at Durham College. “We expect it will be rejected -- it’s a terrible offer -- although prob- ably not by an overwhelming number,” said Ted Montgomery, chair of OPSEU’s negotiat- ing team. Management is currently offering a three- year deal with a 1.75-per cent increase in the first year and two per cent for the last two, and some other improvements. 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Neighbour Dez Halls and his wife watched the commo- tion from the beginning. “I came outside and the whole street was blanketed with fire trucks,” he said. “There was a lot of smoke for half an hour to 45 minutes, then all of a sudden flames broke out on the left side of the house,” he said. Mr. Halls said he spoke to neighbours at 864 Marinet Cres. and said everyone got out safely. Fire investigators were at the scene, but the chief didn’t expect they’d start investigating until later in the day due to the extreme amounts of smoke. There’s no word yet on the extent of the damage. EARLY-MORNING from page 1 RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND PICKERING -- The Pickering Fire Dept was on the scene of a house fire on Feb 3. The early morning fire on Marinet Cres affected two dwellings. EMERGENCY SERVICES Early-morning house fire in Pickering COMMUNITY Seedy Saturday in Pickering Gardening expo takes over East Shore Community Centre PICKERING -- This Saturday, heritage gardeners are host- ing a day that should get residents’ minds off of salting and shovelling, and focus on sunnier days to come. The Bloomers and Britches, the heritage gardeners of the Pickering Museum Village, are hosting the Third Annu- al Seedy Saturday Garden Show on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S. The event will include displays and seminars with more than 30 garden associations and local vendors, who will be selling everything from seeds to nifty garden gadgets, as well as a seed swap. The Durham Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. The Seedy Cafe will also be open with food and coffee available. It will cost $3 to enter, and parking is free. Those planning to attend are encouraged to take seeds to swap if they have any. For more information: CALL 905-683-8401 durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • February 4, 201010 AP Serving your community, call 905-839 -1224 or toll free 1-800-267-5465 First visit free – no strings attached! introducing… services Community Lifecare at Home Where do you want to live in your senior years? For most of us, home is where the heart is. As we age, often we need a bit of help with our day-to-day activities to make living at home comfortable and safe. Community Lifecare at Home can provide the necessary assistance with personal care, housekeeping, transportation and home maintenance services. Anything else… just ask. We would be happy to provide an assessment of your needs. Orchard Villa Retirement Living at its very best! Orchard Villa RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd. 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Apr. 17, 2010Sat. Apr. 17, 2010 9am-4pm9am-4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering EXHIBITOR’S WANTED Call Audrey 905 426-4676 X257) email adewit@durhamregion.com For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 or email adewit@durhamregion.com www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW Pickering Market Trade Centre March 26, 27, 28, 2010 19 AP Saturday February 6, 2010 Kahn’s Auction Barn (The Big Orange Barn) 2699 Brock Rd. N., Pickering, ON. 0REVIEWPMs!UCTIONATPM AUCTION MODEL HOME BUILDER’S FURNITURE SALE! * Chandeliers * Rugs * Lamps * * Home Décor * Limited Edition Art* * Mirrors * Sports Memorabilia * * High End Designer Select Furniture* SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! FURNITURE & HOME DECOR: from model homes sold from 2.4 -4.1 Million will be liquidated. DESIGNER CHANDELIERS: Dining and Hallway Lighting, Crystal & Iron, Ceiling Mounts, Pendants & Vanity Fixtures. Save up to 90% in this category! PRINTS & MIRRORS: Assortment of Wildlife, Contemporary and Traditional Art. Palace mirrors, Dressing mirrors, Vanity mirrors & Venetian mirrors. Assorted Sizes and finishes!Bids starting at $10.00. FURNITURE: Leather Sofa Sets, 3pc Recliners, Sectionals, Contemporary Designs. Traditional Sofa Sets. Bids starting at $100.00 per piece. VENDORS WANTED Oshawa Spring Home and Garden Show March 12-14, 2010 Book early Call 905-579-4400 Devon, ext 2236 Wendy, ext 2215 AUCTION MODEL HOME BUILDER’S FURNITURE SALE! Saturday February 6, 2010 Kahn’s Auction Barn (The Big Orange Barn) 2699 Brock Rd. N., Pickering, ON 0REVIEWPMs!UCTIONATPMSee bottom banner for more details. EXCEPTIONAL AUCTION SALE Sat. Feb 6th at 10:00 a.m. at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, 12931 HWY. #2 just west of Colborne After 47 years in same home Mr & Mrs Dan Maclaren have sold and are taking up a new venture in Atlantic Canada are giving up their lifetime collection and only tak- ing minimal furnishings and personal articles and offering everything else by public auction including an exceptional walnut dining room suite in immaculate original condition, and extra matching china cabinet, custom built matching glass front showcase cabinet, curio cabinets, lge doll house with complete furnishings, exceptional table top gramophone with outside horn and lge collection old 78 records, TV go with it, plus ﬂ oor model old gramophone, grandmother clock, selection small tables, villas maple single bed with matching dresser, chair & night stand, double bed, plus more, lge quant smalls including 60 Royal Doulton, too many to list. 70 Royal Doulton toby jugs lge and small, collection Coal port ﬁ gurines and Hummel ﬁ gurines, small collection Moorcroft, Nippon CoCo set, collector plates including Wedgewood, Doul- ton, and others. A very nice collection by various artists. Beswick pcs, including 2 lge quarter horse, Clydesdale walking & standing, lge collection Royal Doulton Bunnykin pcs, collection old cameras, lge collection collector spoons, collection Barbie dolls, signed crystal pcs, plus other glass, china, and crystal pcs, stemware, full set chi- na 12 pc setting plus extras, plus selection of tools etc from garage, computer desk & ﬁ ling cabinets, drop front desk. Note: the list goes on and on from this old home, just too many things to list, everything in original and ex- cell condition. Over 500 lots to be sold, note no particular order of selling we will keep it mixed as usual, plan on at- tending early and staying awhile. Canteen on site with good coffee and fresh food. We wish Mr & Mrs Maclaren well in their new ventures in Atlantic Canada as they leave this week. Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, M/C, Interac Viewing 8:00am day of Sale. No early birds on Friday please. Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com Markham Auction Gallery Feb13 & 14th Auction Dates & View Gallery www.auctioneer.ca WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 • 4:45 pm AUCTION SALE of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles Selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica To Include: Regular auction sale of antiques, furniture, collectables, lamps, artwork, glass- ware, tools and garage items, plus many other quality pieces. Sale Managed and Sold by NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 OSHAWA, 2 bdrm apts in duplex. Very clean, spacious. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ Avail. immediate- ly. First/last req'd. (905)420- 1846 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM Avail. immediately. Parking extra. Utilities included. No pets, close to all amenities. Call Patrick 905-443-0191 OSHAWA, large 3-bedroom house, near 401, close to hospital/schools/shopping, fenced backyard, wash- er/dryer, newly renovated. $1200/month, plus utilities, no smoking, ﬁ rst/last, refer- ences. Available in February. 905-409-6265 OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm plus utilities. ALSO 2- bdrm, inclusive. Parking, fridge/stove included. Also bachelor plus utilities. First/last, available immedi- ately. Call 647-404-1786. PICKERING Altona/Kingston 1-bedroom apt. $750-inclu- sive self-contained, separate entrance, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)509-8887 WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 & 2 bedroom apts. $815 & $958. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. 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. $700/mo. Available immediately. 905- 509-4361. PICKERING, 2-bedroom basement apartment, steps to Frenchman's Bay. Open concept, 2 parking, laundry, separate entrance, updated kitchen, $900/month. Utilities included, no pets, 905-837-0365. PICKERING, 2-bedroom basement apt, with separate entrance, big eat-in kitchen, living room, with windows in each room, 1 parking, near all amenities. Avail Immedi- ately. (905)831-9728. PICKERING, MAPLE Ridge area. 2-bdrm bsmt apt. 5-appliances, sep. entrance, parking, no smoking/pets. $1000/mo inclusive, First/last, references re- quired. Avail. immediately. (905)839-0361 SIMCOE ST S/HWY 401 - 525 St Lawrence - Close to Schools, Hwy, Go Station. 1-bedroom $799, utilities in- cluded. Available Feb 1st. Call 905-436-7686 www.met- cap.com TWO - BEDROOM apart- ment, air-conditioned, separ- ate- entrance, washroom- 3Pcs, kitchen open Concept with Living-room, shared- laundry, Parking-1 Available March 1st. Very nice apart- ment ideal for newly married couple/small family. Wally 416-522-8830 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, DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2-bedroom apts. 1-bdrm $800 inclusive. 2-bedroom $850+ hydro. Big windows, laminate ﬂ oors, high ceilings. First/last references. No pets. March 1st/sooner. (905)430-8327 WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-Bedroom $849, hydro included in rent. Available now! Call 289-240-8650. www.metcap.com 3 BEDROOM CONDO located in Pickering Parkway. Central air, 1 1/2 bathrooms. $1299+hydro. First and last. No smoking/pets. Avail Feb. 905-622-5923. BOWMANVILLE 2-BDRM condo, aspen springs, Walk- in closet, W/O balcony,in- suite laundry, CAC,Close to GO, transit, 401, shopping. No smoking.$995/mo+ or $1150 inclusive. 519-386- 7039. Available immediately. AJAX (Hardwood/Bayly), 3- bedroom main ﬂ oor, newly renovated, near all amenities, living room, kitch- en, laundry, parking, $1100/inclusive. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available immediately. Yas- min (289)200-4424. Email: Ahmad i.ahmad@opg.com MEADOW RD. Whitby Gor- geous 75'x200' Treed Lot. 3 bdrm. bungalow, 1 car de- tached garage. 1 block S of Rossland Rd. $1400 plus utilities. (905)259-7001 NORTH EAST OSHAWA, 3 bedroom house, newly reno- vated, 2 car parking, 4 appli- ances, all inclusive. $1275/month. Available Mar 1st/10. Call (905)721-0122 OSHAWA, Ritson/401, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom $990/$1295. Utilities includ- ed, spacious backyard. Near amenities, on quiet street, parking, laundry. Available immediately. Call Charles 647-831-0420 PICKERING Liverpool/Kros- no area. 3 bedroom, two bath, ﬁ nished basement, large yard. $1300.00 plus utilities. Avail. March 15/April 1. Call between 6-10pm for appointment. 905 623-0047 AN OSHAWA SOUTH townhouse, new kitchen, full basement, 4-bedroom $1150 + utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416- 880-4126. AN OSHAWA SOUTH townhouse, new kitchen, full basement, 3-bedroom $1050 + utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416- 880-4126. 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. OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE. 3 & 2-bdrm+. Har- mony/Olive. 4-plex, spa- cious/clean, 3-ﬂ oors, ﬁ n. basement, 1-parking. Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+utilities. Available Jan/Feb. First/last/referenc- es. (905)686-5591 Email: seanryanjr@gmail.com 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 AJAX BAYLY HARWOOD AREA new 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, close to amenities/go transit, includes all applianc- es, utilities, cable and internet, no pets/smok- ing, $1,500 per mo. lst/last required. Available after March lst. Inquires call Richard (416)346-9923 BOWMANVILLE. Available immediately. $450/month. Kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, cable, parking, utilities in- cluded. Room has walkout to deck and fenced back- yard. On bus route. Call 905-697-1662. 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