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A publication ban has been imposed on evidence pre- sented during the hearing. Outside court Mr. Affleck declined to comment on questions about the case. “He’s concerned,” Mr. Affleck said when asked about his client’s state of mind. “Anybody would be stressed.” Durham police have released few details about the investigation, which began in late November after workers inspecting a house slated for demolition on Concession 7 found the recently-constructed room. Cops concluded the fortified room was built to confine someone. The mystery deepened when the house was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of Jan. 6; police said the fire was suspicious. Mr. White was arrested Monday and ordered held after a brief court appearance. He had been scheduled to have a bail hearing Wednesday but that was post- poned when Mr. Affleck sought an adjournment. An investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the room. 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We looked at staffing levels and what needed to be reorganized in 2012, increased revenues where we could and pro- vided a one-time draw from reserves to help pay for capital programs.” Staff presented two options for the bud- get, one at 2.11 per cent and another at 3.49 per cent, which included a contingency fund for legal fees relating to the proposed Seaton development, which is before the OMB, and $75,000 in funding for a new seniors’ centre, which is in the city’s capital forecast for 2016. “The 3.49-per cent levy translates into an increase of $39 a year for the average home- owner,” said Gil Pater- son, treasurer. “I just want everyone to keep that in perspec- tive and focus on the dollars rather than the percentage. Financing will be the challenge for the future, debt will be a challenge and the resulting debt charges will be part of the municipal inflation index. We are going to have some very severe strains on future budgets going ahead.” Councillors aimed to split the difference, applying cuts to the 3.49-per cent levy to bring it down to 2.9 per cent. Among items on the chopping block were $25,000 from councillors’ budgets, a $25,000 reduction in the City’s United Way grant, the elimination of a $10,000 fund for joint projects with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and a reduction of $200,000 in funds set aside for Seaton legal fees. The recommended budget of 2.9 per cent means an increase of about $30 a year for homeowners for the City portion of their tax bill. Mayor Dave Ryan thanked staff for hard work on the budget, noting it was important to maintain service levels. “We do things a little differently in Pickering, we don’t establish a goal in the fall, we just tell staff to be cognizant of the pressures we’re all under as taxpayers and come forward with a realistic budget that addresses the needs of our municipality,” he said. “We haven’t had any reductions in service and I think that’s important to note. We have maintained the high level of service our resi- dents enjoy and deserve.” The budget will come before council for final approval at the regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Page 6 - Today’s editorial ciTy Pickering residents could see 2.9 per cent tax increase We haven’t had any reductions in service and i think that’s important to note. Mayor Dave Ryan. Follow our twitter Feed at newsdurham du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 4 AP Labels Durham a ‘world leader’ in industry Moya DiLLon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Discussion surrounding Dur- ham’s future within the Province’s energy strategy took centre stage during a visit to the region by the energy minister. During a lunch at Pickering’s Lake House on Feb. 13, Ontario Energy Minister Chris Bentley met with local MPPs, mayors, coun- cillors, business leaders and other stakehold- ers to discuss Ontario’s energy strategy. “Durham has long been an energy leader,” Mr. Bentley said. “Not just for Ontario, but as viewed from a world stage because the expertise and prod- ucts that are made in this region are sold around the world. We’re really proud of that and intend to maintain our energy leader- ship.” Mr. Bentley emphasized the role of nuclear energy in the province’s future, noting it will be responsible for up to 50 per cent of the province’s power. When asked about the stalled procurement process for reactors for the planned new build at OPG Darlington, Mr. Bentley said it is still a work in progress. “We are working very hard on the issues of both refurbishment and new build, but they are not one-day discussions,” he explained of the project, which will see new reactors installed in Clarington. “It’s important we work really hard to get it right, it’s important people have confidence that we are getting it right. We are absolutely determined to make sure nuclear is a large, strong component of our energy use.” MPP Joe Dickson elaborated on the new build, promising that it will come to fruition despite delays. “Darlington will be the next major project, the worldwide recession has slowed down initiation but it’s our future,” he said. “We’re combining that with the other green energy initiatives we’re doing, such as wind and solar. All those components have allowed us the flexibility of slowing down Darlington but it’s coming. We need Darlington to gener- ate 50 to 55 per cent of the power for Ontario. We have to have it.” Mr. Bentley also highlighted the role of green energy in the province’s future. “Green energy is a very strong part of our energy mix,” he explained. “There’s no question the world is going greener. Some are doing it fast, some not as fast, but the world is going green and we want to be leaders not followers, because there are no jobs for followers.” MPP Tracy MacCharles called the event a success, saying she was happy to see repre- sentatives from government and business coming together to discuss the future of ener- gy. She also lauded Durham’s position in the field going forward. “We are obviously a leader in terms of what we have in place with nuclear and many new emerging renewable technologies,” she said. “I think Durham is well-placed to continue to be a leader and strike that balance between nuclear and renewable energies.” province Minister talks energy future in Pickering Moya DiLLon / MetroLanD PICKERING -- Ontario Energy Minister Chris Bentley, left, spoke with MPPs Tracy MacCharles and Joe Dickson during a recent lunch event on Feb. 13. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 5 P HUGE DISCOUNTS FOR WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS!! 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The charity has also helped construct two wells for commu- nity use, form micro enterprise projects for women’s groups and collect two 40-foot containers full of equipment and furnishings to fill the interior of the buildings. Once emptied, the containers will be used as training centres to teach skilled trades such as bicy- cle repair, carpentry and weld- ing. “It has been an interesting and sometimes frustrating chal- lenge, to get the project to where it is today,” said Milton Browne, founder and treasurer of UOMI, noting the people living in the village are facing challenges that “Canadians can’t even begin to imagine.” The group’s immediate goal is to have the project finished before October, in time for a planned district celebration that will bring dignitaries from all lev- els and sectors to the village to see the result of the work. “October will be an exciting time,” Mr. Browne. “In years to come, remedial teams will go to Mfuwe periodi- cally to provide free dental and medical service. 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All content copyright We think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com& du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 6 P e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their 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 @ durhamregion.com Pickering property tax increase looks to future A 2.9-per cent increase for Pickering residents on the municipal portion of their tax bill is a manageable and, some would say, responsible number. But as Pickering council is set to approve its 2012 budget next week, there’s always next year, and the next to consider. CAO Tony Prevedel at a Feb. 9 budget meeting said “we approached the cre- ation of this budget with sustainability being first and foremost in our mind. “We started with a goal of zero and arrived relatively close to that target. That being said, zero is only zero in fairy tales. In real life we face a number of factors such as inflationary pressures, collective bargaining commitments, increases in benefits for our employ- ees and an increase in our debt charges, among others. We looked at staffing lev- els and what needed to be reorganized in 2012, increased revenues where we could and provided a one-time draw from reserves to help pay for capital programs.” Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and coun- cillors in the past have noted while zero is ideal for residents, it’s an unsustain- able number and leads to even higher tax increases in future budgets. The glow quickly wears off when big tax hikes are necessary in the future and residents wonder, ‘how did we get here?’ The 2012 tax increase represents a hike of roughly $30 for the average hom- eowner. And it was lowered half a per- centage point with $25,000 in cuts to both councillors’ budgets and the City’s United Way grant. The biggest reduc- tion was $200,000 in money targeted for Seaton legal fees. Mayor Ryan noted that the budget means there will be no reductions in the services the City provides, and that’s something Pickering residents should expect to hear. But Mr. Prevedel cautioned that with Pickering budgets, it’s the future that matters. “Financing will be the challenge for the future, debt will be a challenge and the resulting debt charges will be part of the municipal inflation index,” he said. “We are going to have some very severe strains on future budgets going ahead.” It’s a warning that should ring loudly at City Hall. Pickering needs to continue diligent budget planning to ensure that future budgets don’t mean severe service cuts or contain large tax increases. I was alone in my apartment while watch- ing the Grammys on Sunday night, but my 750 Twitter followers made for good com- pany. Among my tweeps, there were three main narratives on Grammy night: sadness about Whitney Houston’s death, satisfac- tion that a talented singer like Adele got her due and disgust that Chris Brown was heav- ily featured. The blowup that led to Chris Brown’s domestic violence charges happened in the early morning on Feb. 8 in 2009, the day both Brown and his girlfriend Rhianna were set to perform at the Grammys. A photo of Rhianna’s battered face was leaked to the gossip website TMZ and proved shocking to members of the public. Brown ultimately reached a plea deal on his charges resulting in probation and community service. Subsequently, he issued an apology to Rhianna and his fans via YouTube and while his career took a hit for a while, he had a big year in 2011. On Grammy night he was heavily fea- tured, performing twice and taking home the Grammy for best R and B album. Clearly in the eyes of the music industry, all was forgotten. But that’s not what hap- pened on Twitter, where poster after post- er expressed they were upset about Brown being celebrated. Among people who actu- ally attended the Grammys, only country artist Miranda Lambert seemed to side with the masses: “And Chris Brown twice? I don’t get it. He beat on a girl ... Not cool that we act like that didn’t happen.” Disturbingly, buzzfeed.com posted “25 Extremely Upsetting Reactions to Chris Brown at the Grammys” which included tweets like this from a fan: “Call me crazy buttttttttt I would let Chris Brown beat me up anyyyy day”. Here’s how Vancouver gossip blogger Elaine Liu, also known as Lainey Gossip, described the impact of what happened: “This is why bullying is a problem. This is the disconnect. All of you in the schools who don’t understand what’s happening? This is what’s wrong. “The abuser is a hero. The victim bet- ter damn well get over it. That’s the narra- tive and it’s so clear. You think that doesn’t apply where you are? You think your daugh- ter didn’t watch how this went down?” Of course Brown faced his critics with his usual grace, taking to Twitter to respond. “HATE ALL U WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That’s the ultimate F*** OFF!” He deleted the tweet but not before a staff- er at mashable.com grabbed a screen cap- ture. A celebrity behaving badly is hardly unusual, and. as some have pointed out, the public has forgiven Charlie Sheen, and Sean Penn, who went on to win two Oscars and is highly regarded in his industry. Was the outrage simply that it was too soon for Brown to be featured? 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Last year COPE received 800 referrals, ran 1,400 group sessions and vol- unteers provided 10,000 hours of client service. The program currently has about 180 volunteers and there is a pressing need for more as referrals increase -- men are especially in demand. Clients are only matched with volunteers of the same sex, because staff find that’s what makes most people comfortable. There are more female volunteers than males, which means fewer matches for male clients in need of help. The next volunteer training program starts in April and staff is putting out a call for new faces. “To be a volunteer you need to be someone who cares and wants to help,” Ms. Lepine notes. “You don’t need to be a social worker or have a PhD. People from all different backgrounds make great volunteers.” The training is one night a week for eight weeks and covers topics such as active listening, boundaries and an overview of common mental health issues. Later on, volunteers can take advantage of advanced training. “It’s very well run, you learn everything you could need. The volunteers also get a lot of support,” says Elaine McDade, a COPE volunteer for more than 20 years. She helps lead the bi-polar support group and says her favourite part is watching clients start to connect and support each other. “It’s a safe, comfortable place where they can talk about what’s on their mind. Everyone needs that at some time in their life,” Ms. McDade adds. In addition to individual and group support, COPE includes a special- ized geriatric component offered in partnership with Ontario Shores Cen- tre for Mental Health Sciences. It offers assessment, consultation, referrals and support services for high-risk seniors 65 and older with mental health concerns. 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After checking into our hotel near Tiananmen Square, family members and I went for a walk in a park near the Forbidden City, and found other magpies with black caps and pale blue wings and tails feeding under the trees. While we snapped photos of ornately painted buildings once belonging to emperors, aglow in the slanting, late-afternoon light, we watched great flocks of what I guessed were large-billed crows gathering to roost for the night. The sun was bright and the sky blue as we climbed the Great Wall the next day, the world- famous defence system snaking up the spine of mountains north of Beijing. But any birds about must have been tucked down out of the bitterly cold wind sweep- ing across the forested ridges. I spotted small flocks of finches and a dove or two zipping over the ramparts into the scrubby woods on the other side. In our last two days exploring temples and gardens in the old part of Beijing, we came across woodpeckers with raspberry- coloured vents, grosbeaks with massive yellow bills and what looked like black-capped chicka- dees. Most intriguing was a rap- tor sitting in a shallow stream, mantling its prey with its slate- grey wings. As soon as I walked in the door late Saturday night, home safe after a 12-hour flight, I grabbed my birds of China field guide and started flipping pages. The black-billed magpie was a spe- cies I’d seen in Europe, but the azure-winged one was a lifer for me. I’d seen great spotted wood- peckers in Slovenia and large- billed crows in Bangkok, but the Japanese grosbeaks feeding on ash seeds in a small temple yard were new. Our raptor was most like- ly a Chinese sparrowhawk, a mid-size accipiter that breeds throughout the south of China, with one population around Bei- jing. And the small brown bird I’d studied from atop the Great Wall, both of us being buffeted by the wind, may have been a light-vented bulbul. If I ever return to China, I’ll take a bird book for sure. And I’ll try to visit in spring, when migrants are in full song. Nature queries: mcarney@ iinterlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Owner says top canine loves walks, ‘bouncing’, swimming Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Congrats to Squire, a two-year-old Bernese moun- tain dog from Ajax, who was voted by Facebook users Dur- ham’s cutest pet in the My Furry Valentine pet photo contest. His owner can buy him any- thing from toys to treats to food as a reward because Squire’s win earned a $50 gift card to Pet Valu. In the contest, his owner Eliz- abeth O’Neill made it clear that Squire enjoys “long walks, bouncing around like a bunny rabbit, and most of all swim- ming.” Squire’s 123 votes were fol- lowed closely behind by sec- ond-place finisher Mylee, who belongs to Dave Coker of Oshawa. Mylee finished with an impres- sive 113 votes. Sophie, the little cutie who belongs to Julia Paul of Whitby, finished third with 66 votes. It was a great contest that real- ly showed just how many peo- ple in Durham love their pets. Victorian tea for Humane society Vandermeer Nursery is hosting a Victorian Afternoon Tea on Sunday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include a light lunch, afternoon tea, psychic readings, a jewelry counter, a bake sale, a silent and Dutch auction, and a contest for best Victorian hat or costume for both adults and kids. Admission is free but dona- tions are welcome to support the Humane Society of Durham Region. Vandermeer Nursery is at Lak- eridge Road and Bayly Street, in Ajax. One contest down, another on the way You didn’t think we only wanted one Furry Valentine winner, did you? That’s why Part 2 to the My Furry Valentine pet photo contest will be up and running today. We will take the photos of the Top 20 pets on the Facebook contest and post them onto durhamregion. com. All you have to do is look through the Furry Valentine photo gallery on the website and e-mail me the name of the pet you think is the cut- est at kcalis@durhamregion.com. Please use the subject line, ‘My Furry Valentine’. The pet with the most e-mail votes wins (only one vote per per- son will be counted). The owner of the winning pet will receive a free photo shoot by a professional photographer and an 8x10 portrait of themselves and their furry Valentine. MARgARet CARney Birders should flock to see feathered friends in China Adopt-a-pet WHItBy -- Doug is a seven-year- old rottweiller mix surrendered to the Humane Society because he had a malignant tumor in his paw which required a total amputation of the limb. the dog had surgery and has made a great recov- ery. Doug, a sweet-tempered dog, loves a household with lots of activity and is good with cats, children and other dogs. For more information call 905-665-7430. Got a smart phone? Scan this QR code for video of this week’s adopt-a-pet on the Kristen’s Kritters blog Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_krittersKristen’s Kritters Squire, Bernese mountain dog from Ajax, tops in My Furry Valentine DURHAM -- Mylee from Oshawa took second in Kristen’s Kritters’ My Furry Valentine pet photo contest. DURHAM -- Sophie from Whitby finished third in Kristen’s Kritters’ My Furry Valentine pet photo contest. 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Stoneburgh’s goal came in the sec- ond period in front of 1,129 fans, when her shot from the top of the circle got through a screen and past Northeastern netminder Florence Schelling. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for the Terriers. Stoneburgh, 18, who attended St. Mary Catholic School in Pickering and played last season for the Toronto Aeros in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League, has appeared in 28 games this season. The Terriers will return to confer- ence action this weekend, as they head to Vermont for a pair of games with the Catamounts. LacroSSe ajax rock duo leads Swarm to NLL victory MINNESOTA -- Two key cogs to the future of the Ajax Rock are making an impact in the National Lacrosse League early this season. Transition player Jordan MacIntosh and goaltender Tyler Carlson helped lead the Minnesota Swarm to a 10-9 overtime victory over the Edmonton Rush last Friday at the Xcel Energy Centre. The game needed 12 minutes of overtime to be decided before Ryan Benesch finished the second-longest game in NLL history with the winner. MacIntosh, meanwhile, fired home a goal while collecting a game-high 14 loose balls. The reigning Major Series Lacrosse rookie of the year also won 15 of 22 faceoffs. In Minnesota’s next game, also a win, 9-6 over the Rochester Knight- hawks, MacIntosh finished with a goal and three points. In five games total for Swarm, he has seven goals and 16 points and sits fourth in team scoring. He has also collected 54 loose balls and has won a shade under 50 per cent of his faceoffs. Meanwhile, in goal, Carlson record- ed 32 saves in the overtime win, includ- ing six in extra time for his second vic- tory of the season. This season with the Swarm, he has posted a 2-1 record with an 11.23 GAA and .752 save percent- age. BoxiNg Cook keeps on winning ajax boxer improves to 5-0 with unanimous decision Brad keLLy bkelly@durhamregion.com MISSISSAUGA -- Brandon Cook continues to experience good things inside the boxing ring. The Ajax boxer, nicknamed ‘Bad Boy’, record- ed his fifth consecutive win to start his pro career Saturday night at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, posting a unanimous six-round decision over Chris Aucoin of Brantford, now 4-6-1. The judges scored the co-feature of the Young Gunz boxing card 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56 in favour of Cook. “I could have probably done a lot better, but it was a good experience for me,” said Cook, who continues to move up in calibre of opponent and number of rounds, fighting six rounds this time out for the first time. “I got a little frustrated from him holding me a lot and leaning on me. I wasn’t tired, but for some reason, I wasn’t moving like I was in training.” Cook, who trains at Motor City Boxing in Whitby, planned to get back to training on Tuesday night, with work on strengthening his legs at the top of the list. The 25 year old didn’t come out of the fight unscathed, needing eight stitches to close a cut above his right eye, the result of a clash of heads in the fourth round, he said. He also tweaked his ankle a bit after tripping dur- ing the fight, but there weren’t any lingering effects from that after the fight. In his past four professional fights, Cook has tried to be the aggressor, moving forward and pressuring his opponents. He employed a dif- ferent style this time. “Our game plan was to box instead of com- ing forward. I tried to stay on the outside,” he said. Both Cook’s coach Mike Guyett and pro- moter Tyler Buxton agreed that it was a strong learning experience for their fighter, one he will have to build upon, predicting the best is yet to come. His next fight is scheduled for March 31 in Buffalo, though an opponent hasn’t been named yet. Another Motor City Boxing club member who was scheduled to appear on the card, Phil Rose, had his fight cancelled as a precaution after some inconsistencies were shown on his medical tests. SuBmitted pHoto MISSISSAUGA -- Brandon Cook of Ajax landed a right during his fight against Chris Aucoin on Saturday at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Cook won a unanimous six-round deci- sion. Hockey Shore named Player of the Month for January WHITBY -- It looks as though Devin Shore is playing some of his best hockey of the season. And it couldn’t come at a better time for his team, the Whitby Fury, as the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs begin. Shore, the first-year forward from Ajax, was just named the Gongshow Gear South-East Conference player of the month for January after recording 25 points in 12 games played. In those 12 games the Fury posted a 7-2-3 mark and solidified their fourth-place standing in the Eastern Division. Shore had points in all 12 games, including eight multi-point efforts, along with his first career junior A hat trick and a four-point game in a 6-0 victory over Mississauga Jan. 24. “It is an honour to receive this award, know- ing how competitive the East Division is and respecting the players in the South Division,” Shore said in a league press release. “To be men- tioned with the top players in the two divisions is cool.” The honour, according to his coach, is more than deserving. “Devin has been outstanding for our hockey club all season long. He is a very hard-working player, who brings the same work ethic each night and is very good in both ends of the ice,” said Fury coach Curtis Hodgins, who was also behind the bench last fall when Shore captured MVP honours at the World Junior A Challenge. 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It seemed logical enough they would give him some more sea- soning in junior hockey and send him back for an overage year with the Generals, putting him in a setting where it was assumed he would thrive. And while perhaps neither he nor the team has played quite as well as most expected this season, Andreoff seems to be hitting his stride now, and is eclipsing some impressive milestones in the pro- cess. On Saturday, an assist gave Andreoff his 200th point as a Gen- eral, a number that swelled by three on Sunday when he added a goal and two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Niagara IceDogs. More remarkably, Andreoff is now just seven games shy of break- ing the franchise record for games played. “It’s really special. It’s a great orga- nization and a lot of great players who have played on the Oshawa Generals, so once I get those games in, it’ll be a great accomplishment,” Andreoff said after Sunday’s game. Andreoff admitted he never envi- sioned the day he would be sur- passing such marks when he was taken in the fifth round, 90th over- all in the 2007 draft, at the time list- ed at five foot 10 and 150 pounds. “No, not really,” he said. “I just take it day by day and if you keep working hard every game, the points will come.” They came, especially last sea- son, when Andreoff scored 33 goals, put up 75 points and was a plus-34 in 66 games, numbers that are not likely to be surpassed this season. But since being returned to junior by the Kings in mid-October, he has rounded nicely into form and has been on a good roll for well over two months, now with 20 goals and 54 points in 45 games. “I knew we had a great team and a lot of good players on this team, so I wasn’t upset about it,” he said of being sent back to junior. “You just have to learn from it. It was my first NHL camp, so next summer I’ll get another good camp in and hopefully make the team.” He sure has come a long way since that first season with the Generals in 2007-08, when he had just one assist and eight penalty minutes with limited ice time in 25 games. In addition to adding the offensive element, Andreoff has grown into a physical, six-foot- one, 205-pounder who doesn’t shy away from the rough stuff, as his team-high 109 penalty minutes last season would attest. Barring any missed time, Andreoff will eclipse James DeLo- ry’s 276 career games total at home on March 4 against London. 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Our successful driver training programs are taught by experienced instructors who are experts in their field with a curriculum that is fully approved by the provincial Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Ask us about financial assistance. Contact us at 905.721.3347 or visit corporatetrainingservices.ca PURCHASING AGENT required for busy Ajax company. • College/University/PMAC • Results oriented • Salary negotiable Email resume: meganm@hosepowercanada.com CareerTraining CareerTraining CareerTraining Careers CareerTraining AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 CareerTraining Careers Drivers DZ DRIVER required for 24ft refrigerated truck deliveries. 5-6 day work week, mostly GTA deliveries. Must have clean abstract and available immediately. Call 647-282- 6253. Careers Drivers DZ DRIVERS required with minimum 3 years experience on tri-axle dump trucks. Clean abstract required. Please fax resume to 905-509-7658. Careers GeneralHelp ACHIEVE YOUR Potential. We empower people to achieve their dreams! At Pri- merica Financial Services, we show people how to build their own Business by help- ing families solve their finan- cial problems. For more in- formation, call Mary Lyttle or Angelo Garcia at (905)509- 5643 Careers GeneralHelp ACT LIKE A PRESIDENT! Travel, Advance! Have Fun F/T. Stable competitive wages. Up to $20/hr, no exp. Paid Training. Veronica 1-866-767- 1027 CALL NOW!! Registration Agents required. $25/ hr avg rate. 12 immediate positions. $1.8 billion company. Full training provided! Leadership Positions Available. 905- 435-0518 Careers GeneralHelp BUSY TRAVEL AGENCY in Whitby area seeking full time travel agent with 3-5 years experience. Commission based-great earning poten- tial. Sabre and CB+, TICO cert required. Flexible hours. Please send resume to info@latitudesplus.com GeneralHelp ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefits and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CLEANER HEAVY duty needed fulltime for Pickering area good salary available immediately please call 416- 818-7814 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Experience an asset. Han- dling glass, tools and saws Must be good with hands. Email resume: jtinsley@ lifestylesunrooms.com MOVERS AZ/DZ Drivers and Movers with verifiable experience in all aspects of Long Distance & Overseas Moving. Steady work, top wages, benefits and pension plan. Apply in person at Coburn's Transportation Systems, 1901 Forbes St. Whitby NOW HIRING - FULL/PART TIME experienced servers, line cooks, prep cooks. Ap- ply in person: Affy's Premium Grill, 2200 Brock Rd. N., Pickering.(905)239-5415 PART-TIME HANDYMAN required for townhouse com- plex situated in Oshawa. 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Must have good organizational and so- cial skills. Basic bookkeeping knowledge required. Existing knowledge of condominiums an asset. Send resume to condomanager44 @gmail.com or fax to 905- 427-8039. Office Help ASSISTANT Manager/Coor- dinator required for physi- cian-led Medical Spa in Pick- ering. Must be conversant with MS Office and Spa software. Experience preferred. Email: info@ dermaspalaserclinic.com Sales Help& Agents REAL ESTATE SALES Representatives - are you looking for a stress-free, no monthly fee, full service working environment? For confidential inquiry/interview please contact Bozena Stefanienko, Broker of Record, Mincom New Vision Real Estate Inc. 905-430- 6066. Hospital/Medical/Dental EXPERIENCED MEDICAL receptionist required immedi- ately for family practice. Electronic Medical Records and computer experience an asset. Willing to work days/evenings. Fax resume to (905)725-0640, Att: San- dra Wilk. GROWING DENTAL Office in Courtice requires long- term part-time admin assist- ant. Must be organized, have pleasant phone manners & computer skills. Position available immediately. Apply by fax 905-434-5510 or email kingtowndental@yahoo.ca RPN (2 positions available Whitby, ON) HFC is a unique health and weight loss clinic focused on overall health, patient support programs in- cluding nutritional and exer- cise planning. Being suc- cessful at HFC means you've made a difference in a pa- tients life, we do that every- day. Please forward resume to: info@hfc4me.ca WANTED: MATURE, experi- enced Dental Assistant. Must have Level II Dental, for a large, established office in Oshawa. Please drop off or mail resumes to: D.Ellis/ Dr. Willson- 172 King St. E., Suite 202, Oshawa. Ont. L1H 1B7. HousingWantedH A HOME NEEDED. Have a cash buyer. Oshawa/Whit- by/Bowmanville and sur- rounding areas. Up to $350,000. Please call San- dra Provenzano Re/Max Jazz Inc; Brokerage 905- 449-9217. Industrial/Commercial SpaceI 343 BLOOR ST WEST at Park Rd., (off 401), Oshawa front unit, Industrial/ Com- mercial, available immediate- ly. 2850sq.ft. (could be 1 or 2 units). Call days, (905) 579- 5077, evenings (905) 718- 0963 INDUSTRIAL BAY next to 401/Stevenson exit. Hydro, water, heating, sink, parking, 2 air compressors, high roll- up door, washrooms includ- ed. Auto repair, machining, hobbies, and other light in- dustrial uses. Storage con- tainer available. 905-576- 2982 or 905-621-7474 STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Mortgages,LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! 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Responsibilities: • Providing leadership and direct supervision to ensure full implementation of Human Resource cycle for all staff inclusive of those working under the direction of others. • Providing direction to Agency quality assurance process to ensure that clients receive appropriate service. • Managing systems related to Agency programs. • Participating in Agency planning and providing leadership to initiatives and projects as required. • Representing the Agency within the community in a comprehensive and fl exible manner that supports the principles of inclusion. • Assuming additional responsibilities to directly support Executive Director as required.Qualifi cations: • University degree in a Social Services fi eld. • Ten to fi fteen years direct experience working with special populations, including fi ve to 10 years supervisory experience. • Exceptional analytical, decision making and negotiation skills. • Familiarity with all legislation that impacts on service delivery including but not limited to the Day Nurseries Act, Education Act and Child and Family Services Act. • Proven computer skills in a Windows environment. • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent oral and written communication skills. • Willingness to work fl exible hours as required by the service system. • Car, insurance and valid driver's license are essential. Send resume by 9 am on Friday February 24, 2012 to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth Durham Region 865 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4 Fax: 905 427-3107 Email: hr@rfecydurham.com (Please identify File Number in subject line of email) NO TELEPHONE CALLS Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. reveraliving.com Revera: Canadian owned for 50 years with over 250 locations. Imagine the Possibilities With exciting professional opportunities, competitive compensation and some of the sector’s finest talent, look no further than Revera. Walk-in Interviews ~ February 13th & 21st Revera Home Health, Oshawa Centre, 419 King St., W., Office Galleria, Suite 115, Oshawa PSWs Full-time, Part-time, and Casual positions available for Personal Support Workers to provide Home Care in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Port Perry, and Uxbridge. Foot Care Nurse Casual~Durham Region Current registration with the CNO is required. Please forward your resume to: Katheryn Anderson, Branch Manager Email: Katheryn.Anderson@reveraliving.com Fax: 905-433-2353 Looking for Work? Start here! • Information on job search techniques including resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation • Access to computers, fax, photocopier, telephone, and job postings • Access Second Career and self-employment training Looking to Hire? 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Part Time Position No Need for Child Care Paid MTO Medical WE WILL TRAIN Located at 1057 Highway #7, Unit 25 Peterborough, ON 705-743-0166 757 McKay Rd., #6, Pickering (905) 686-7800 After hours call Penny 1-905-868-6997 CUTE KIDS & TEENS NEEDED Extremely busy Principal TV/Film/Modeling agency is seeking cute kids and teens, 2 years and up, for TV commercials, music videos, print & catalogue work, feature films etc. If accepted, Agency will cover training and registration fees. Accredited BBB Member. SomE ProjECTS fEaTUrINg oUr TalENT: Tim Hortons Print, Buffalo Jeans Print, MTV, TD Print Axe Body Spray Comm, Tragically Hip Video, West 49 The Bay Fashion Show, YTV, The Ocean Room(TVO) Toronto (416)482-5392 • info@maxagency.com • www.maxagency.com THE CEDAR BRAE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBrequires FULL & PART TIMESEASONAL HELP Clubhouse & Golf Services • Wait staff and short order cook. • Individuals to work in the golf department.Greens Department • FT/PT seasonal-golf course maintenance. University/high school students welcome.Landscape exp.preferred w/own transportation. • Experienced Horticulturist (seasonal) JOB FAIR - Saturday,February 18th 10am-1pm- Cedar Brae clubhouse. 55 Mac Frost Way,Scarborough,ON M1X 1N6 Phone:(416) 293-4161 Fax:(416) 293-1214 Email:bev@cedarbraegolf.com Centrally located 5 minutes from Uxbridge and Stouffville, Coppinwood is one of Canada’s Premiere Private Golf Clubs. We will be holding a JOB FAIR on February 18th from 10am to 3pm DEPARTMENT HEADS from Golf,Greens and Hospitality Will be giving screening interviews and accepting applications. For more information please visit www.coppinwood.com MACHINE OPERATORPlastics Extrusion Ajax manufacturing company seeking machine operator to set up and operate extrusion machinery. Extrusion operator experience an asset. Must have excellent attention to detail, trouble shooting skills and strong English communication skills – both oral and written.Fax resume to 905-686-8349 Provincial Sign Systems of Pickering, On., is hiring an Estimator. Require a min. of 2 years exp. in the signage/media manufacturing industry or related fi eld with a solid understanding of costing labour and materials and locating outsourced components. Able to read AutoCAD fabrication drawings and prepare material take-offs. Excellent computer/Excel skills. Please e-mail cover letter and resume of relevant experience and education to Kevin Van Sickle atkvansickle@provincialsign.com SHIPPER/RECEIVER/WAREHOUSE CO-ORDINATOR Ajax location. Minium 5 years experience. Excel experience a must. Send resume to: gtxcanjob12@hotmail.ca currently has openings for the following positions: Welder/FittersAutoCad DetailerTruck and Trailer Technicians The Welder/Fitter positions are M.I.G. and T.I.G. aluminum and steel welding to C.W.B. standards. The AutoCad Detailer must be familiar with metalworking. Knowledge of nesting programs is an asset. The Truck & trailer technician must be familiar with pneumatic plumbing and hydraulics. Apply at: 5151 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa L1H-7K4 or fax to 905-655-5997 ADVENTURE!EXCITEMENT! HELP YOUR COMMUNITY! VOLUNTEER! Looking to volunteer and assist in your com- munity? Look no further than the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team (O.V.E.R.T.) We provide timely assistance during a major incident - Incidents such as abductions, missing persons, natural disas- ters and other community emergencies. OVERT is currently recruiting operational and auxiliary members for our team. To fi nd out more, visit www.overt.ca or come to one of our upcoming Orientation Nights. Attendance at one of these sessions is a must if you are interested in joining our team. Wednesday, February 22nd 1900-2100hrs Committee Room 1 575 Rossland Rd E. Whitby Tuesday, March 6th 1900-2100hrs Firehouse Youth Centre 132 Church Street Bowmanville Join Canada's leading salon beauty product retail franchise 25 years of success with many successful multiple store owners Has existing profi table franchise opportunities in Durham Region High traffi c locations available. Financing Available. For info call 1-888-264-7444 ext 115 franchising@tradesecrets.ca www.tradesecrets.ca Up to 90% LTV Don’t worry about Credit! Refinance Now! Call 647-268-1333 Hugh Fusco AMP #M08005735 Igotamortgage Inc. #10921 www.igotamortgage.ca Available Mortgages Careers Apartments &Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM north Oshawa very bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. Well-maintained 12 plex, Newly renovated, hardwood fl oors, Rogers cable/heat/ water/parking included. Laundry, No dogs. near bus/shopping. (905)576-2982, 905-621-7474 LARGE STUDIO basement apartment, fi replace. Down- town Whitby, $800/inclusive. Separate kitchen & side en- trance. Basic satellite TV, Laundry. First/last. no pets/smoking. Avail. immedi-ately. Call (905)665-5906, (905)752-5532 Careers Apartments &Flats for RentA AJAXBAYLY/HAR-WOOD 1-bdrm, sep. entrance, Suitable for working single female. $825/mo. Includes utilities, shared laundry. No pets or smoking. First/last, references. (905) 839-6514 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom from $1199/mo. Plus parking. Available February 1st. 905- 683-5322 Careers Apartments &Flats for RentA GIBB/PARK RD. S - newly renovated and spacious 1 & 2 bed suites starting from $919 util incl. Call 289-274- 2244 today! GOING FAST! Just a few units left! 1140 Mary St. N. 1-bdrm. 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Mature person preferred. Available March 1st. Call Genedco Services, 1-866- 339-8781. Skilled &Technical Help Vo lunteers BusinessOpportunitiesB Mortgages,LoansM Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat-ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and security access. Call 905-728-4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartmentsinontario.com TO ADVERTISE CALL AJAX 905-683-5110 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 22 AP 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com CHELSEA (missing Bernese mountain dog) The latest confirmed sightings of Chelsea were in Brooklin, January 2012. She moves fast and has travelled extensively through green spaces and creek lines in Durham Region. If you see her PLEASE keep her in your sight and call us immediately. 905-666-4676 or 905-706 2635 If you have any information that could help us track her whereabouts please call us. While searching for Chelsea - 90 other loose pets in Durham Region have been safely captured and are now back at home. "If it is loose and alone, lend a hand and a leash." Please keep our contact information handy. Thank you for your help. BREAU To Samantha Lawson and Jacob, a daughter, Ella Mila Lawson-Breau on Monday January 30th, 2012, 5:14pm, 7lb,3oz at Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, AB. A niece for Emily, Simon and Ethan; and Amanda, Stacey and Tiffany. A grand-daughter for Leslie (Gossen) and Emery Breau of Oshawa, ON; Theresa Bailey, Red Deer AB; Brian Lawrence, Montreal P.Q. and great grand-daughter for Russ Gossen, Whitby ON. The Breaus also wish to welcome, with love, Marisa Lawson, age 5. Two grandchildren: Twice as Nice! Congratulations to the new parents! ESTATE SALE Sat,Feb 18th ~~ 9am to 2pm2945 Seabreeze Road, Ajax. Full contents!!www.thegreatestatesale.com Apartments &Flats for RentA PublicNotices Lost & FoundL Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. from $550/month plus heat & hydro. Also 2 bedroom, $600 plus heat & hydro. First/last, references, available March 1st. Call Stephen 905-259- 5796. Apartments &Flats for RentA PublicNotices Lost & FoundL Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 401/Harmony, newly renovated, top floor, spacious, 2 bedroom apart- ment, $975/month plus hy- dro. New appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. call Mon-Fri, 10-3pm. (905)723-0801. References required. Births Garage/YardSalesG Apartments &Flats for RentA OSHAWA, CLEAN, QUITE 20-plex, spacious 1-bed- room, balcony, hardwood flooring, parking, appliances, utilities included. $835/monthly or $208/week- ly. (Deposit negotiable) Available March 1st or later. (Simcoe/Mill). 905-922-5927. PICKERING, BROCK/MA- JOR OAK. Large open con- cept 2-bdrm apt. Parking, no pets/smoking, $900/mo inclu- sive. First/last. Avail. April. 1st. (905)428-6072 PICKERING, BROCK/Major Oaks, 1-bedroom above ground basement apartment, separate entrance, clean, large windows, laundry, a/c, Close to all amenities. Available immediately. $800/month. 905-686-6684, 416-712-4059. PICKERING, Liverpool & Kingston. NEW 1-bedroom legal apartment. 1-parking. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smoking/pets. $695/month, all inclusive. Available Immed. (905)621- 6995 or (905)903-3769 Births Garage/YardSalesG Apartments &Flats for RentA PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c. $875/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Avail. March 1st. First/last. 905- 831-3617 or 416-995-3617 STOP RENTING. Own your Own Home. Good/Bad Credit Re-financing. Stop Power of Sale. Cleveland Lewis Bro- ker, Homelife Miracle (647)886-5738, www.6478865738.com WHITBY Central, immacu- late 1-bedroom $845+hydro Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities, and park- ing. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 8 8 8 - 9 0 1 - 2 9 7 9 www.realstar.ca Apartments &Flats for RentA WHITBY, 2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking in- cluded. First & last, available March 15th. Call 905-430- 2248 or 905-665-7632. Houses for Rent ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Jazz Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@ trebnet.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! Houses for Rent CHAMPION SQUARE, Clar- ington. Stunning 3-bedroom detached home with finished basement, $1400 + utilities. Available March 1st, Call John 416-464-6062 or Ray 416-823-4930. WHITBY, DETACHED 4- bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 4 appli- ances, double garage, $1550 + utilities. Available May 1st. (416)752-3492 To wnhousesfor RentT PICKERING VILLAGE, 3- bdrm townhouse, near schools, shopping. 5-appli- ances, a/c, garage, avail. im- mediately. $1350/month. Call Sabina 905-852-4071. To wnhousesfor RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Parking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 866-437- 1832 www.realstar.ca TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. 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BUSINESS ANDSERVICE DIRECTORY Death Notices Milestones Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one inser- tion in the event of an error. TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMING EVENT CALL 905-683-5110 CAVAIOLA, Maria Teresa - Passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13th, 2012. Devoted wife to Nick. Loving mother of Anthony and Sara. Many of her friends considered her to be a sister. Her loving nature and sense of humour were a great example to her family and friends. We all love you dearly. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Thursday February 16th from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday February 17th from 5-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 18th at 10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering) Interment to follow at Duffin Meadows Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the RS McLaughlin Cancer Centre. Online condo- lences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca MacLEOD FINDLAY, Helen Joyce - March 31, 1924 - February 13, 2012. Joyce passed away peacefully at home on Monday. She was 87. Wife to Bruce for 60 years, she was also a proud and loving mother to Helen (Bill Micholuk), Gordon and Jinna (Rick Bates). Grandmother to Adrian, Jessie, Laura and Gregory and great-grandmother to Jacob. Joyce will be dearly missed by her extended family and friends everywhere. Born in Cape Breton, N.S., she was the oldest girl in a family of 9, she graduated with a B.Sc. from Acadia University in 1949 and taught home economics in high schools in the Montreal area - she was the teacher who never raised her voice. She enjoyed all kinds of needle work and gardening and was a really great cook. Teaching was always a part of every- thing she did. We are grateful to the staff of the Colonial Retirement Residence in Whitby, ON, and Dr. Ibsen for their most kind and caring support over the last few months. Visitation will take place at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pick- ering Village, (Ajax) ON, 905-428-8488 on Thursday, February 16th from 7 to 9 pm, and at ST. MARK'S UNITED CHURCH, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby ON, on Friday February 17th, at 1pm followed by a memorial service at 2pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appre- ciated. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca WRIGHT, Sheila Mae (nee Davis) - On February 12th, 2012, Sheila loving and devoted wife of Derek. Beloved mother of Lynda, Nicolas, Andrew, and Neil. Cherished Nana of 8 and Great Nana of 4. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday February 18th, 2012 from 11 am until the time of service in the chapel at 2 pm. The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Fairview Lodge for all of their kindness and care. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 23 APRoadshow is back in Oshawa...3 Days Left GOLD ITEMS OF INTEREST:SCRAP GOLD • GOLD COINS • GOLD OUNCES • GOLD PROOF SETS • DENTAL GOLD NOT SURE IF IT’S GOLD?Bring it in and one of our experts will be glad to examine it for you! 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ExpertElijahGoldexplains,“We have noticed a substantialincreaseintheamount of preciousmetalssuchas goldandsilver comingtothe Roadshow,whichmakessense consideringhow highit’s currently trading at.Headded,“The Ro adshow isgreat because itputsmoney inpeople’s pockets,especially duringsuchhard times.Lotsof itemsthat are justsittingaroundcollectingdustinbasements andjewelleryboxes canbeexchanged for money,onthespot!” At another Ro adshow event,a woman,named Mira Kovalchek,walkedinwith a tinfullof hundredsof old coinsthat were given toheras a youngchild by hergrandfather.She finally decidedtocomeintothe Ro adshow andsee what hehadgiven her.Shewasecstatictolearn shehadcoinsdatingback tothelate1800’s, someof which were extremely rare.Ro adshow consultant Perry Bruceexplains“We had uncovered an1871Queen Victoria50Cent piece,valued at over$2,000!!Shehad a nice assortmentof coinsthat were notrare dates, but shewas able tosellthem for theirsilver content”.Sheexplains,“I never wouldhave thoughtthat my old tinafford to renovate my kitchen”.Perry Brucecontinued,“Canadian coinspriorto1967,andAmericancoinsprior to1964are allmadewithsilver,and we have noticed a largeincreaseof customers coming tothe Roadshow withcoinsandcashingthem in for theirsilver value”. 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