HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2012_03_30 MOYA DILLON
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PICKERING -- Following the announcement
that a new casino will be built in the GTA, sev-
eral Pickering councillors are hoping to throw
the City’s name in the ring as a potential host.
On March 12 the Province announced sev-
eral proposals aimed at increasing gaming
revenue, including changing the fee structure
for municipalities hosting casinos, closing or
relocating some facilities, allowing slots to be
built independent of racetracks and building a
full casino in the GTA.
At council meeting Monday, March 26,
Councillor Kevin Ashe put forward a notice
of motion to declare the City of Pickering as a
willing host for a future gaming facility.
“Although Toronto is probably the preferred
location, the Province does have significant
land holdings in Pickering along the 407 cor-
ridor,” Coun. Ashe explained of his motion,
which was seconded by Coun. David Pickles.
“There will certainly be some debate about
the appropriate location of a gaming facility,
but I was of the mind that Pickering should
not be excluded from consideration. One cri-
teria for the location is to be a willing host.”
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AP HIGHWAY 2 TRANSIT PRIORITY MEASURES
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION
WORKS DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT 4
The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for roadway modifications to support
the first stage of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service on Highway 2 (Kingston Road) in three “transit priority opportunity areas”in Ajax and Pickering
(see map below).
Since the last Public Information Centre held in October 2011, the project team has reviewed all public and agency input, re-evaluated the design
alternatives based on comments received and has selected the preferred design for the corridor.
An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘C’projects under
the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This Notice has been prepared to advise you
that the ESR will be filed on the public record for a 30 calendar day review period starting March 30, 2012. Copies of the ESR will be available for
review during normal business hours at the following locations until May 7, 2012:
Clerk's Office
Durham Region
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Tel. 905-668-7711
Clerk's Office
Town of Ajax
65 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON L1S 2H9
Tel. 905-683-4550
Clerk’s Office
City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
Tel.905-420-4611
Ajax Public Library
Main Branch
55 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON L1S 2H8
Tel. 905-683-4000
Pickering Public Library
Central Library
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
Tel. 905-831-6265
In addition, the ESR and previously presented study information is available on the project website www.durhambrt.ca. Further information can
be obtained by contacting the Region’s project coordinator, David Dunn at 905-668-7711 ext. 3422 or david.dunn@durham.ca.Please direct any
comments to David Dunn. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region of Durham,a person or party may
request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred
to as a Part II order). Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any
personal information included in a submission will become part of the public record.
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written request by May 7, 2012 to the Minister of the Environment at the following address, with copies to the Regional Clerk and the Project
Coordinator:
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11th Floor,Ferguson Block
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Project Coordinator, Rapid Transit Office
605 Rossland Road East
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DURHAM -- The dogs found in a Clar-
ington puppy mill should all have homes
and families as early as next week.
The Humane Society of Durham
Region staff has received more than 40
dog adoption applications and will start
interviewing people who applied for the
new dogs later this week.
Among the 31 dogs brought in are four
nine-week-old puppies, while many oth-
ers are between 10 months and two years
old. Ruby Richards, the society’s animal
health co-ordinator, says younger and
smaller dogs are often the most popu-
lar so people usually have to get there
quickly to adopt.
Leanne Gojdos heard about the puppy
mill discovery and thought it was a great
opportunity to find a dog after her six-
month long search.
“We want to be able to give a dog
a happy, healthy home, which they
haven’t had,” says Ms. Gojdos. “We’re
caring people so I think we can provide
that. We even bought some toys in prep-
aration.”
Ms. Gojdos says they had a dog that
died three years ago and now she, her
daughter and niece want to rescue a dog
instead of getting a new puppy.
She says it was difficult but they were
able to narrow it down to apply for six
different dogs, not knowing which one
they might get.
Others brought their months-long
adoption searches to the society as well.
Susan Aitken was at the humane soci-
ety’s headquarters on Wentworth Street
in Whitby with her sister, who had
already rescued a dog and is involved
with dog rescue.
Ms. Aitken was upset when she heard
about the puppy mill and thought it
would be a good opportunity to find a
dog.
“These people should be locked up,
it’s disgusting,” says Ms. Aitken, who has
been looking for a dog since her sister
rescued one.
They weren’t the only two looking for
a dog; Ms. Richards says there has been
plenty of interest.
“Our website crashed today (Tuesday,
March 27) and I haven’t gotten to all the
e-mails yet because the phone has been
ringing off the hook,” says Ms. Richards.
She says the dogs still need to be
spayed or neutered, which local veteri-
narians are doing but they will be a lot of
work for people taking them home.
“No matter what the age of the dog
someone takes home is, it will be like
taking home a new puppy,” she says.
“The dogs will need house and leash
training and need to be socialized.”
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DURHAM -- For the past 16 years, Norma
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The Oshawa woman sells her products
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“The outdoor farmers’ markets are all
open different days with different hours; it
would be nice to have one spot where peo-
ple can find you all the time,” she says.
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Durham, and a steering committee was
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consultant.
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support the idea in principle and the group
is now working on a business plan and
scouting locations.
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economic development for agriculture and
rural affairs, says an indoor market could
be up and running by spring 2014.
The plan includes a 60,000-square foot
building with cold and dry storage, server-
ies, commercial kitchen, a food court and
children’s play area.
“It will be like the St. Lawrence Market,
only closer to home. We want it to become
a real meeting place for the community,”
Ms. Werry says.
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ket open Friday, Saturday and Sunday all
year, with the rest of the week earmarked
for cooking classes and other community
uses.
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Ajax as the best location, because there
would be one million potential customers
within a 30-minute drive.
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scoped out other indoor markets for inspi-
ration including Ottawa’s Byward Market,
St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market, Crossroads
Market in Calgary and Granville Island
Public Market in Vancouver.
“This is another way to make agriculture
sustainable in Durham,” Ms. Werry says.
“We have young farmers that want to come
into the family operation and this gives
them another place to sell their products.”
The steering committee is still working
on governance and funding models, but
Ms. Werry said the market will likely be run
as a co-op and funded by members who
buy shares.
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If approved, the motion would prompt
the City to declare itself as a willing host
by sending a document stating as much to
area MPPs and OLG officials.
Coun. Ashe thinks a casino could be
a good fit for the planned employment
lands in Seaton.
“Certainly there will be debate about
whether gaming is good or bad socially,
but the reality is the provincial govern-
ment has made the determination that
gaming is an opportunity for revenue gen-
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Ajax Downs, with the Town of Ajax receiv-
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“It would certainly bring a much-needed
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PICKERING from page 1
DURHAM -- A Toronto man was held for
a mental health assessment after Durham
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night in Pickering.
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Church streets in Ajax reported a vehicle
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Ajax councillor
solves the case
To the editor:
Re: ‘Please return stolen skate’, letter to
the editor, durhamregion.com, March 23,
2012.
Further to my letter regarding our son’s
stolen skate, a big thank you to Wards 1
and 2 Regional Councillor Shaun Col-
lier and his wife for stopping and picking
up our son’s skate from a park near our
house.
The skate was taken Sunday, March 18
from our porch while we were airing out
his hockey equipment.
Lucky for me I was driving my daugh-
ter to dance and saw the Colliers walking
back to their car with the skate.
Thanks to the News Advertiser for post-
ing my letter and to Mr. Collier for reading
it.
You made our son, and his parents, very
happy.
Tracy Button
Ajax
elder abuse
Caregiver burden
an issue too
To the editor:
Re: ‘Give me shelter: Durham Region look-
ing at elder abuse’, part two in a news series,
durhamregion.com, March 22, 2102.
I am not condoning abuse of any kind,
however, there are two sides to the story.
The other side is ‘caregiver burden’.
I think it is unrealistic in this day and age
where women comprise a good part of the
workforce, and with the aging of the baby
boom generation, to expect them to take
on the role of caregiver to an aging parent
or parents.
Money put into shelters for the abused
elderly is only a bandage solution.
What is needed is more community sup-
ports and more beds in long-term care
facilities.
Unless you walk in the shoes of a caregiv-
er, don’t be so quick to judge.
Sharon Williams
Whitby
politics
Region trip ‘a holiday
at our expense’
To the editor:
I don’t fully understand the reason that
we are sending a delegation of possibly
eight people to China in May.
Durham has signed a “friendship agree-
ment”... well, isn’t this an adventure to be
left for the federal government?
In your article it says that taxpayers won’t
be footing the bill for the entire trip, but
about $15,000 is expected to come out of
the Region’s coffers. Where, then, does the
taxpayer send his tax dollars?
Are we not all within the Region of Dur-
ham? This is a holiday at our expense. This
wonderful group is refreshing the Region’s
branding, putting ads in American newspa-
pers and designing new marketing materi-
als. I have no idea what branding involves
and probably neither do they. How difficult
is it to advertise in the U.S. and market new
material? What a hopeless cause.
Bill Walters
Whitby
Feedback
Death of Trayvon
Martin should have
been indicated
To the editor:
Re: ‘Social media pressure forces action in
shooting case’, opinion column, durhamre-
gion.com, March 22, 2012.
While I applaud Reka Szekely for her col-
umn on social media having an impact on
how the Trayvon Martin case is being han-
dled, she forgot to include one very impor-
tant point: Trayvon Martin died.
This was not just “a shooting case in San-
ford, Florida.” He was not just “shot by
George Zimmerman.” Seventeen-year-old
Trayvon Martin was killed. In the media,
this is being referred to, and rightly so, as a
“shooting death.” People who aren’t famil-
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In fact, what transpired was tragic.
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Whitby
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Durham students step back in time, honour Vimy veterans
The last Canadian military veteran of the
First World War died in 2010.
He was the last living reminder of Cana-
da’s contribution to the war effort, a reflec-
tion of the country’s coming of age early in
the last century.
A group of Durham Region students is
making the trek in April to Vimy Ridge in
France to mark the 95th anniversary of the
battle that historians have come to believe
first distinguished Canada among its allies
as an independent force.
Four divisions of Canadian soldiers suc-
ceeded where the French and British had
failed: they took Hill 145 from the Ger-
mans, the highest among the peaks on the
ridge, to allow a commanding view of the
surrounding forces and provide strategic
advantage.
Casualties were heavy for the advancing
Canadian infantrymen; nearly 4,000 gave
their lives.
Canadian forces, their political masters
at home and everyday citizens recognized
the achievement, and immortalized it with
a stunning memorial created by Canadi-
an architect and sculptor Walter Seymour
Allward at Vimy. It was unveiled by King
Edward VIII in 1936.
The memorial stands today as a vivid
reminder of Canada’s contribution to the
Great War. The annual trek by students to
acknowledge Canada’s effort and the sacri-
fice of the thousands who fought at Vimy,
and to absorb the history, is an inspiration,
a vitally important way for them to tangibly
connect with our shared past.
Let each Durham student taking part in
the trip to Vimy carry with them our col-
lective pride in the achievement. Let them
carry a sombre message of respect and
admiration for those who gave their lives
in the pursuit of freedom. Let them hold
tightly to this important thread that con-
nects generations.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge distinguished
Canada and its battle force, made up most-
ly of citizen-soldiers.
The victory united the country and gave
rise to a growing sense of nationhood, and
won for Canada a separate signature on the
Versailles Peace Treaty that formally ended
the war.
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many years ago.
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al trek for Durham Region students keeps
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Canadian who took part.
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DURHAM -- The Durham District School
Board is seeking three students to take on
the role of trustee for the next school year.
A team of student delegates from each
school will elect their student trustees next
month for the 2012-2013 school year.
One of the board’s outgoing trustees, Ally
Jobe, has been involved in student politics
since Grade 9.
“Being a student trustee has been one of
the most educating experiences of my life.
It’s one of those things I wish would have
lasted longer,” said the Grade 12 Port Perry
High School student.
Ally has been attending board meetings
and writing reports for the 2011-2012 school
year along with fellow student trustees Alex
Meisner and Anisa Hajizadeh.
Ally’s favourite moment as a trustee was
when the school senate persuaded trustees
to bring forward their motion to ban plastic
water bottles in the public board.
“It was one of those feel-good moments
where hopefully we can make a difference,”
he said.
Although student trustees have a voice at
meetings, they can’t bring forward motions
themselves. So it’s up to the students to
entice the trustees to take on their motion
instead.
“I thought they did a very impressive job,”
said chairman of the board, Joe Allin, who
introduced their bottle-ban motion.
Ally suggested those interested in applying
for the role only do so if they really want it.
They should sharpen up their public speak-
ing skills and be friendly, he added.
He also assures prospects they’ll get the
support of the trustees and staff.
Mr. Allin said it’s important the candidates
really understand the role of student trustee.
The students who vote often have a different
set of expectations.
He said the students on the Durham board
are “just outstanding young people” and
looks forward to hearing their input.
Student trustees get $2,500 for the year.
The elections will take place: April 5 for
Whitby and Oshawa schools; April 11 for
Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog; and April 12
for Ajax and Pickering. Ten delegates from
each school will hear the candidates speak
and elect their trustees.
Anyone interested in running should con-
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AJAX -- Grade 11 student Erin Verboom and Grade 12 student Ayli Kachkowski-
Ford at Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School participated in Think Fast
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activities. The students formed a circle and they each discussed their reasons for
participating.
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Jillian Follert
jfollert@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- A Whitby senior is asking
questions about e-mail privacy after a
message she sent to Whitby council mem-
bers found its way into other hands.
Judy Thrasher says she e-mailed Whitby
Mayor Pat Perkins and the town’s regional
councillors on March 15 to voice her opin-
ion on direct election of the regional chair-
man.
“It was quite critical of Roger Anderson,”
she says. “If I wanted him to have it I would
have sent it to him, but I didn’t because
that’s like him having my voting ballot.”
Ms. Thrasher says she was shocked a few
days later to receive an e-mail from the
regional chairman himself, responding to
her criticisms.
“I was blindsided, it was intimidating,”
Ms. Thrasher says, calling the e-mail for-
ward “unethical”.
She complained to the Town, asking who
forwarded the message and what the poli-
cy is on e-mail privacy.
Mayor Perkins says she “definitely” didn’t
pass along the e-mail and still isn’t sure
who did.
Asked whether the e-mail should have
been forwarded the mayor said, “It’s a bit
of a grey area.”
She says a reader could easily have inter-
preted the message as a request to have an
opinion put “on the record” -- especial-
ly since a public meeting on the elected
chairman issue is slated for April 4.
The mayor also noted there are no
instructions in the e-mail to keep it confi-
dential.
The Town of Whitby does not have a for-
mal policy on e-mail forwarding, but Town
Clerk Debi Wilcox plans to do an educa-
tion session with council as a result of this
complaint.
Asked who forwarded him the e-mail,
Mr. Anderson wouldn’t provide a name,
saying, “You’ll have to ask Whitby.”
The chairman added that he only
responded to correct misinformation in
Ms. Thrasher’s original message.
Catherine Beagan Flood, a Toronto law-
yer who specializes in privacy issues, says
the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act protects per-
sonal information provided to a munici-
pality.
“However, there are numerous excep-
tions in the legislation that allow use and
disclosure of personal information without
consent,” she notes. “The Town may have
considered the disclosure to the chairman
to be consistent with the purpose for which
the e-mail was provided to them.”
If a resident e-mails their council or
municipality and wants the content kept
confidential, Ms. Beagan Flood recom-
mends marking it as “confidential” and
“not to be forwarded”.
Even if those steps are taken, she says
there are circumstances in which the
e-mail could legally be disclosed without
the individual’s consent.
Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @
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WHITBY -- A Whitby senior is asking questions about e-mail privacy after a message
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Region plans to spend
$19.8 million over next
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Jillian FolleRt
jfollert@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- Five thousand down, 20,000 to
go.
The Region of Durham is slowly chipping
away at a massive plan to replace 25,000 plas-
tic water pipes buried under local streets.
Polybutylene water service connections
were installed in the late 1970s and early
1980s, because they were a cheaper alterna-
tive to copper.
Little did experts know that the plas-
tic “pipe of the future” would eventually
become brittle and start cracking.
While some municipalities have polybu-
tylene pipes inside homes and business-
es, in Durham they were only used to con-
nect water mains from streets to the shutoff
valves near property lines.
The Region started replacement efforts in
2005, but it was slow going at first because of
the cost.
Recent federal and provincial infrastruc-
ture funding helped kick things into high
gear. “With infrastructure funding we were
able to tackle a large number, we did 2,000
in the last two years,” says John Presta, the
Region’s director of environmental services.
In 2009 the Region was approved for $25.5
million in infrastructure funding, with one-
third of the cost to be funded by each level of
government.
About $9.9 million of that was earmarked
for polybutylene pipe replacement.
Regional council’s finance and administra-
tion committee recently learned that costs
came in under estimate, which means there
is almost $1 million in leftover funding.
Mr. Presta said the $999,364 in spare cash
will be tacked onto funding for pipe replace-
ments in 2012, allowing an extra 215 plas-
tic pipes to be switched over to copper this
year.
The goal is to have all 25,000 pipes replaced
in 10 years at a cost of $19.8 million.
A funding strategy was approved as part of
the 2012 water and sewer budget.
“It will be a real accomplishment to have
it done in 10 years, that’s much sooner than
we thought,” Mr. Presta said.
Just a few years ago politicians and Region
staff were painting a much bleaker picture,
with Chairman Roger Anderson saying it
could take “120 years” at the pace things
were moving.
Region
Durham making headway
on replacing 25,000
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DURHAM -- Are you the unofficial family
archivist?
Join the Durham Region Area Archives
Group in celebrating Archives Awareness
Week from April 2 to 6.
The group will be offering a ‘Preserving
Your Family History’ event from 2 to 8 p.m.
on April 4 at the Northview Branch of the
Oshawa Public Library, 150 Beatrice St. E.
Professional archivists and local history
librarians will be on hand to answer ques-
tions about genealogy, document and pho-
tograph preservation, digitization, and
document repair.
There will also be digitization and encap-
sulation demonstrations and helpful tips
on how best to store your family collec-
tion.
Residents are encouraged to bring along
their family photos and documents.
Durham Region Area Archives Group
was formed in June 2011 and is made up of
archives, libraries and galleries from across
the region.
For more information visit www.dur-
hamregionarchivesgroup.com or contact
the Oshawa Community Museum and
Archives at 905-436-7624 ext. 100.
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A message from
Durham Tourism
Kerri King
Looking for something to do this weekend?
What about your summer vacation plans?
Look no further.
Durham Tourism recently launched our
new Discovery Guide, high-
lighting the region’s eight
area municipalities and their
unique tourist destinations
and attractions.
The guide features an
extensive calendar of events
and detailed sections, includ-
ing Durham destinations and
heritage; accommodations
and conferences; bed and breakfasts; arts
and culture; and restaurants. The publica-
tion also offers a seasonal itinerary outlining
family-friendly activities in Durham Region
throughout spring, summer, fall and winter.
Durham Region has so much to offer, and
we are proud to highlight its various services,
attractions and eateries in this year’s guide.
We hope this one-stop-shop booklet will
make it easy for residents and visitors to eat,
shop and play in Durham Region.
I also encourage you to download the 2012
My Durham Desktop program -- a free com-
puter desktop software that updates your
computer’s desktop image twice weekly with
images of the stunning landscapes, scenic
wildlife and local art in Durham Region. Each
image is accompanied by a pop-up window
highlighting up-to-date information about
local events taking place that week. Easy to
install and compatible with any screen size,
the 2012 My Durham Desk-
top is available to download
for free at www.durhamtour-
ism.ca.
My Durham Desktop and
the Discovery Guide are
key resources for attracting
visitors to Durham Region.
When producing these items,
our team is proud to produce
and print the Discovery Guide locally, featur-
ing local models and photography. We feel
this is important to Durham’s local economy
and the environment.
To view or order a free copy of the Discov-
ery Guide, My Durham Desktop, or any addi-
tional tourism resources, please visit www.
durhamtourism.ca, or contact Durham Tour-
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ism@durham.ca.
-- Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism.
Tourism
Explore Durham Region
with the new Discovery Guide
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Writers conference launch in Pickering
Deer creek in ajax
hosts fourth Ontario
Writers’ conference
Mike Ruta
mruta@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- This year’s Ontario
Writers’ Conference has attracted
perhaps the biggest name in the
history of Canadian publishing.
“We’re really thrilled to have
Douglas Gibson as a luncheon
speaker,” says Barbara Hunt, co-
chairwoman of the event. “He’s
legendary in Canadian publish-
ing... and he’s written a book
about his experiences with the
Atwoods and others.”
Gibson is the former president
and publisher of McClelland
and Stewart who has worked
with some of the best authors
the country has produced, such
as Alice Munro and Mavis Gal-
lant. His book, Stories About Sto-
rytellers, relates his experiences
as an editor and publisher.
And Hunt says the Toronto res-
ident, whom she describes as “a
bit of a character,” will be doing
a segment from his one-man
performance show.
The conference is May 5 from
8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Deer
Creek Golf and Banquet Facil-
ity in Ajax. It features 11 work-
shops/presentations for authors,
several of which are led by local
authors such as Susanna Kears-
ley and Susan Lynn Reynolds.
The topics range from ‘Talk
to Me: Dialogue and Voice’ to
‘Thriving in a Changing Market’.
Hunt, a Port Perry resident and
author, notes writers most value
the opportunity to receive input
on their work from profession-
als. This year, instead of authors
meeting authors for the blue
pencil sessions, literary agents
will meet with writers.
Just before Gibson speaks, a
plenary session will have as its
topic Storytelling 360: Storytell-
ing in a Digital Age, with Cyn-
thia Good and Mark Lefebvre.
The conference kicks off with
the Festival of Authors, May 4
from 7 to 10 p.m. at Al Dente
Restaurant, 1305 Pickering Park-
way, Pickering. It’s open to those
not registered for the conference
and in addition to author read-
ings, the event features chances
to mingle with fellow authors
and literary types and prizes in
a cafe-style atmosphere.
It’s the fourth year for the con-
ference and the buzz was out
there even before 2012.
“We had a huge influx of ear-
ly-bird registrations, people
jumped on it right away in the
fall,” says Hunt. “Lots of people
were excited about it from the
get-go.”
She says 65 people registered
before the end of last year, a
number she says is “unheard
of.” Hunt says those attending
this year’s festival range from
people who’ve attended every
year, to people from places such
as Peterborough who’ve just dis-
covered it.
Registration for this year’s con-
ference ends on March 31.
Deer Creek is at 2700 Audley
Rd. N., Ajax.
Learn more at www.thewriter-
sconference.com.
WcaltD.cOM
AJAX -- Douglas Gibson, who as an editor and a publisher has
worked with some of Canada’s best authors, is the luncheon speak-
er at the Ontario Writers’ Conference in Ajax on May 5.
We’re really thrilled to have Douglas
Gibson as a luncheon speaker. Barbara Hunt
May i have
this dance?
PICKERING -- Sonja Lawley and
Gerry Reidt took to the dance
floor as the George Lake Big
Band played at the Pickering
Recreation Complex last week-
end.
JasOn liebRegts / MetROlanD
Mike Ruta
Entertainment Editor
mruta@durhamregion.com
durhamregion.comEntertainment
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Iwona Dufaj: Pickering surrealist and magic-maker
At the age of four, Pickering art-
ist Iwona Dufaj waved her arm
and pointed a finger at a wall
in front of her and was dazzled
by the way it changed from dull
grey to a sheet of sparkling dia-
monds. (Not apparent to her
young understanding, the sun
had merely burst through on
an angle and lit up the granular
insulbrick surface of the exterior
wall.)
But it was a seminal moment of
inspiration that she carries for-
ward regarding her innate abil-
ity to create magic in her world.
At age 11, her family fled then-
Communist Poland and ended
up in Toronto. When teased by
schoolmates because of her
poor grasp of English, Iwona
showed pluck and invention by
immersing herself in TV, radio
and listening to English songs.
By the following fall, Dufaj had a
full grasp of the new language. A
childhood enraptured with art-
making led her to move on, after
her formal schooling, to studies
at the Ontario College of Art and
Design University and she grad-
uated from the Communications
and Design course in 1996.
Unable to land design work
soon enough after graduation,
Dufaj started her own free-
lance design business and made
a thriving enterprise of it for
the next 16 years. But the siren
call of fine art eventually broke
through and, although she still
takes on some commercial proj-
ects, she turned her attention
to fine art. After making some
paintings with conventional
methods, Dufaj’s penchant for
experimentation drove her to
come up with a unique image-
making technique using pig-
ments, plaster and linseed oil
that she polishes to an immacu-
lately smooth finish with genie-
like hand-rubbing of the sur-
face.
She bases paintings on
moments of insight, break-
throughs in understanding, the
intensities of relationships. Her
random and odd juxtaposing of
imagery makes her a surrealist,
with a very personal and magi-
cal twist of viewpoint.
She has had one solo show at
the Upper Gallery in west-end
Toronto and been involved in
numerous group shows, includ-
ing juried shows here in Durham
Region. Dufaj will be participat-
ing in the upcoming Durham
West Studio Tour on the week-
end of April 28 and 29.
For her location and infor-
mation on the tour, go to www.
dwac.ca.
For information on the artist
and to see examples of her work,
visit www.rogart.com.
Allan O’Marra is a professional artist
living and working in Ajax. For contact
information go to www.allanomarra.
com.
Allan’s Artists
PhOtO by ALLAN O’MArrA
PICKERING -- Artist Iwona Dufaj makes magic in her Pickering studio.
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Heads up to all bands out there
in Readerland; there are some gig
opportunities coming up for y’all.
Both Oshawa and Pickering
are celebrating Canada Day with
a line-up of entertaining music
and you are invited to play.
There’s a bit of a process, some
rules but it’s all good. However
you only have about 24 hours left
to submit for Oshawa’s Canada
Day celebrations. Details are on
the City’s website -- oshawa.ca
-- but (remember, we have to be
quick because you’ve only got 24
hours as the door closes on this
March 31) bands from Durham
Region are requested to apply.
Local first for Oshawa, which is
great. This is a paid gig. Sets are
about 30 minutes. Bands who
played last year are asked to not
apply this time. All genres will
be considered by the judges.
Pickering’s Music By The Bay
is also accepting submissions
for its July 1 party (musicbythe-
bayfestival.com).
The criteria is somewhat dif-
ferent in that they are focusing
on new and emerging musi-
cians under the age of 21. Kudos
to the organizers for supporting
developing voices and investing
in the next generation. May 1 is
the cutoff for this one.
So there’s two for now.
Whitby is celebrating Cana-
da Day with a Beach Boys trib-
ute band and a Dixieland band,
among others. I guess those
bureaucrats didn’t get the memo
about 1812.
Port Perry has booked its local
talent; ska band High Top Soci-
ety and indie rockers Longstory
will lead into the fireworks. I’m
not sure what’s going on with
the other municipalities in Dur-
ham yet, and to be fair, it should
be mentioned that the Pickering
gig above is not the official City
celebration.
Lots of time still to find out
options so in the meantime get
your submission into Oshawa
ASAP.
William McGuirk is a freelance writer
and longtime Oshawa resident. He can
be contacted at wmacg@yahoo.com.
column
Bands needed for Pickering,
Oshawa Canada Day
summer music events
will mcguirk
OSHAwA -- Teens can hang out
at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery
on Thursdays.
Each week from 3 to 5 p.m.
there’s a free teen drop-in pro-
gram at the downtown Oshawa
gallery.
It’s for youths age 13 to 19 and
allows them to explore the gal-
lery and learn in the education
studios.
There’s also a chance for dis-
cussions on different art-related
topics each week.
Funded in part by the Durham
Community Foundation, it gives
teens the chance to meet artists
their age outside of school while
supplying them with materials
such as acrylic paints and mixed
media, along with advice on
portfolio-building for college or
university.
The gallery is at 72 Queen St.
Oshawa gallery
welcomes teens
on Thursdays
At the mclAughlin
music
Choir holds open house
wHiTBY -- An April 12 open house
in Whitby is just for the girls.
Durham’s Shout Sister choir
invites interested women to the
event at 7 p.m. at Westminster Unit-
ed Church, 1850 Rossland Rd. E.
The choir has numerous chapters
in Ontario, with the first started by
Georgette Fry in Kingston a decade
ago.
Abby Zotz, a Whitby native,
directs the Durham chapter.
Learn more at www.shoutsister-
choir.ca.
Brad Kelly
Sports Editor
bkelly@durhamregion.com
durhamregion.com
facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports
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BaseBall
Somerville to pitch for Bearcats
ajax resident headed to
south Carolina for baseball
Brad Kelly
bkelly@durhamregion.com
AJAX -- Steve Somerville is a shining example
that if you are good, they will find you.
Despite not having played in an elite base-
ball program, the big right-handed pitcher
got noticed the old fashioned way -- with hard
work -- and has signed to join the Lander Uni-
versity Bearcats, a Division 2 baseball program
in Greenwood, South Carolina.
While his Etobicoke team played in some
showcase tournament in the States, interest in
the Ajax resident took off after posting a video
on College Baseball Connect, a recruiting ser-
vice that helps young players seeking an oppor-
tunity to play baseball and study in the United
States.
After 60 schools showed interest, including
some from Division 1, the 18 year old made a
short list of five, with weather among the tops
on his criteria list.
“I wanted to go to a school with a warm cli-
mate first of all, because I think it’s better for
baseball. I wanted to go to a recognized pro-
gram and Lander is ranked second right now in
D2 so it was a good fit for me,” he says.
“D2 in the south is better than D1 in Michi-
gan, Ohio, Buffalo. I think it was a better choice.
They have better baseball, they have better
schooling. It was a good fit for me.”
After visiting five different campuses, Lander
seemed like the best fit. He will enroll there in
the fall.
“They have a really nice campus. It’s a good
family environment. The whole baseball team
is like a family,” he notes.
The Pickering High School student throws a
fastball, curveball and two types of changeups,
with his fastball topping the charts at 89 mph.
He has struck out 225 batters in 179.2 innings
and thrown three no-hitters the past two sea-
sons. With Lander losing seven pitchers to
graduation, head coach Kermit Smith is look-
ing forward to Somerville joining the program.
“Steve will carry on the tradition of the great
Canadian players that have come through our
program in previous years,” says Smith on the
school’s website. “He is an extremely athlet-
ic pitcher that throws three pitches for strikes.
We have extremely high hopes for Steve and
think that he will fit right into our system on the
mound. Steve is a guy that you look at and say
‘Wow’ right when you see him,” Smith added.
“Then you see him throw the baseball and get
even more excited.
“He does a lot of things the way we already do
it on the mound, so I think that there will be a
smooth transition for him.”
Strange enough, it was a minor injury to his
elbow while in Grade 11 due to overuse that got
him serious about baseball. Instead of packing
it in, he became motivated to move to a higher
level.
“Once I came back from (the injury), I really
got focused on baseball and tried to get a schol-
arship. It woke me up that I had to work harder
in the gym and do everything to prepare myself
to play the game.”
During his visit to Lander, Somerville threw
a bullpen session. Though playing time wasn’t
guaranteed for next season, Somerville said
the coaches told him he should get his innings
as a starter. Playing time and the excitement of
a new opportunity have him eagerly anticipat-
ing the days ahead, where he will be studying
kinesiology.
“I’m pretty pumped up,” he says of leaving in
the fall. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for
the past two years, so it’s good to finally get it
done.”
Figure sKating
Viva las Vegas for
Pickering ice show
PICKERING -- With the end of the
season near, members of the Pickering
Skating Club are turning their focus to
the bi-annual ice show.
The theme for this year’s show is
entitled Viva Las Vegas. The costumes
are ordered and the numbers are being
choreographed for the two performanc-
es on Saturday, April 7 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Special guests for this year’s show
include Andrei Rogozine, the 2011
Junior world champion, as well as Jor-
dan Hockley and Nicole Kusmich, Junior
Competitive national competitors in ice
dance and The Ice Men.
Tickets are on sale Saturday, March
31, 9-11 a.m. at the Pickering Skating
Club office located by the Delaney Rink
at the Pickering Recreation Complex,
1867 Valley Farm Road.
ryan PFeiFFer / Metroland
PICKERING -- Steve Somerville, a Grade 12 student at Pickering High School, will be pitch-
ing at Lander University in South Carolina in the fall.
HoCKey
Shore selected as Top Prospect in OJHL
WHITBY -- The awards just keep on coming
for Devin Shore.
Shore, of the Whitby Fury, who was recent-
ly named the Ontario Junior Hockey League
rookie of the year, was also selected as the
league’s Top Prospect. The award was selected
in conjunction with the NHL Central Scout-
ing.
With just over three months until the NHL
draft, Shore, of Ajax, is currently ranked 75th
overall among North American players, and
is also the top-ranked NHL prospect in the
entire CJHL.
“Devin Shore is a smart playmaker with
good offensive instincts,” stated Director of
NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr. “He sees the
ice well and has a quick read and react game.
Not only does he create scoring chances, but
he’s a proven goal scorer. It is quite an accom-
plishment for a first-year player to be an
impact player and to win Rookie of the Year.
The experience Devin has gained playing in
the OJHL will help his future development
playing for the University of Maine.”
Shore led the Whitby Fury with 29 goals
in the regular season despite being absent
for several games due to the World Junior ‘A’
Challenge in B.C.
The power forward will be heading to the
University of Maine in 2013. Before commit-
ting to Maine, Shore was drafted in the fourth
round of the 2011 OHL Priority Selection, 69th
overall, by the Barrie Colts.
atHletiCs
top athletes
honoured at trent
PETERBOROUGH -- A few local
athletes went on to do some incredible
things at the university level.
Trent University honoured its top
athletes at its 43rd athletic banquet on
March 28. Among those athletes receiv-
ing special recognition were Pickering’s
Daniel Cain, winning the MVP award in
cross-country, Pickering’s Karlie Robin-
son winning the rookie of the year award
in women’s rugby, and Pickering’s Josip
Bosniak winning the MVP award in men’s
soccer.
traCK
McCleary up for
Coach of the year
PICKERING -- Anthony McCleary is
being heralded again for his outstanding
work with amateur athletes.
The Pickering resident is a final-
ist for the Ontario Sports Awards Male
Coach of the Year.
In 2011 McCleary coached hurdler
Nikita Holder, who won the 100m hur-
dles at the provincial championships,
finished third at nationals and had an
impressive sixth place finish at the world
championships.
He also coached Adam Kunkel,
who won the 400m hurdles at nation-
als, as well as Ingvar Mosely, who won
the 110m hurdles at nationals. McCleary
also coaches a number of provincial and
national level athletes.
Winners of the Ontario Sports
Awards will be announced and recog-
nized on April 19 in Toronto.
Junior mixed and
Bantam mixed
teams in Smiths Falls
Annandale’s Ben Bevan will
skip his team in the OCA Junior
Mixed Ontario finals in Smiths
Falls March 28-31.
Team members are Margot
Flemming, Carter Adair and
Megan Arnold with Jennifer
McGhee coaching. In the same
venue and time, the Matt Hall
team will compete in the OCA
Bantam Mixed Ontario finals.
His team members are Kait-
lin Jewer, Cody McGhee, Emma
Becker and with Lesley Pyne as
coach. The eight teams in both
events will play a round robin to
determine the provincial cham-
pions.
A Pickering High School girls’
curling team competed in the
Ontario Federation Second-
ary School Athletics champion-
ship March 21-24 at the Welland
Curling Club. The team con-
sisted of Nicole Gardener, Kait-
lin Jewer, Vanessa Aune and Ali-
son Gardener. They are mem-
bers of the Annandale youth
league. They went two and two
with their games, finished third
in their pool, but needed to be
in the top two to move on. The
two schools the girls lost against
made it to the finals.
Annandale will host the OCA
Dominion Regalia Men’s Silver
Tankard and the OCA Women’s
Tankard Ontario finals on Sun-
day, April 1. This is the double
team competition. Both events
had pairs of Annandale teams in
the zone playdowns in Union-
ville, March 24. The team of
Christine Pierce with Stacey
Hogan, Suzanne Miller and Lea-
hanne Legrow along with the
team of Meaghan Snow with
Tracy O’Leary, Sandra Thain
and Joan O’Leary will advance
to the Regional at Weston on
March 31. The teams skipped by
Gord Norton and Jason March
were sidelined in their second
game,
The Men’s Competitive League
finished its last draw March 21
and started the year-end play-
downs on March 27.
The last bonspiel of the year,
the men’s Last Chance, runs
April 14-15, and advertises over
$2,500 in prizes if there is a full
draw.
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Jim Easson curling
CURLING COLUMN
Annandale teams competing
in Ontario mixed finals
BASKETBALL
Joseph named top performer
AUSTIN -- Cory Joseph is doing
everything he can to show the San
Antonio Spurs that he is ready to
help them down the stretch of the
NBA season.
A Pickering native and former
Texas Longhorn, Joseph is com-
ing off NBA Development League
Performer of the Week honours
for the span ending March 25.
With the Austin Toros, on assign-
ment from the Spurs for the third
time this season, Joseph averaged
19 points, 9.3 assists and nine
rebounds in three games, all wins
for the Toros.
Among the highlights was a
25-point performance on his first
game back with the club on March
21. In that one, en route to scor-
ing a season-high for points in a
game, Joseph shot seven-of-17
from the field and went a perfect
nine-of-nine from the free-throw
line, while adding six assists and
four rebounds in a 113-103 victory
over the Iowa Energy.
His next time out Joseph record-
ed his first professional triple-dou-
ble, scoring 15 points, 17 rebounds
and 12 assists in a 112-82 triumph
over the Maine Red Claws.
To cap the week off in anoth-
er outing against Maine, Joseph
was once again key, connecting
on seven-of-nine shots from the
field, including three-of-four from
three-point land in a 17-point,
10-assist effort. Austin won that
game in a blowout by a final of
116-77.
As impressive as those numbers
are, the one that likely sticks out
most as far as the Spurs are con-
cerned is the turnovers. In those
three games Joseph showed a
great ability to take care of the ball,
turning it over just four times.
Now while he certainly hopes to
resurface with the Spurs sooner
rather than later, Joseph has prov-
en to be integral to the success of
the Toros in his different stints this
season. He has now played nine
games total and led the club to
a 7-2 in those games. All told the
Toros sit second in the D-League’s
Western Conference with a 29-16
mark and have clinched a playoff
spot.
Their next game comes Friday at
home to the Canton Charge.
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During these tough economic times,
businesses need an affordable way to advertise
their products and services and create a name for
themselves in the community.
The Focus on Business advertising feature
was designed to help businesses succeed at an
affordable price. The feature has five zones:
Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington,
and advertisers can choose to run in any number
of them. If they want to target a specific area,
they can choose one zone or if they want broad
coverage they can choose to run in all five.
Advertising packages are available for
six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks,
and discounted rates are available for longer-term
commitments.
“I have nothing but good things to say
about the Focus on Business feature,” says Wayne
Hutchison, owner of Durham Windows and Doors,
who has been advertising in the feature for 15
years.
Having an ad in the newspaper every
week helps businesses build recognition. Readers
who see the advertisement on a regular basis
become familiar with the business. Running in the
section long term shows potential customers that
the business is consistent and is there for the long
term.
The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5”
deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that
comes with each six week run.
The articles will talk in-depth about the
business and can include a photograph or image.
Many advertisers find that the articles provide
a surge in phone calls and sales. The articles
allow readers to learn more about the businesses,
including detailed information about the products
and services they offer.
Many advertisers have seen a dramatic
increase in their bottom line because of advertising
in the section.
For more information on the Focus on
Business feature or to book an ad, please call
Connie Baker at (905) 579-4400 ext. 2271 or
email cbaker@durhamregion.com.
Focus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results!
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Check Wednesday’s paper each
week for complete details
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ONTARIO WINTER GAMES
Silver for Central Region
COLLINGWOOD -- March
8-11 was an exciting week-
end in the Collingwood/
Creemore area where the
Central Region AAA team
competed in the Ontario
Winter Games along with
other elite athletes from
many different sports.
Competing in the Games
were six U19 ringette teams
selected from the best play-
ers across five Ontario
regions, and a sixth team
made up of players from all
over the province. The local
Central team includes play-
ers from the Whitby Belle
AA team and Ajax/Pickering
Belle A and Junior AA play-
ers including Chantal Gau-
thier, Maddy Horwood,
Anna Sims, Holly Linden-
smith, Christine Fregona
and Julia Good. The teams
play in three Challenge
Cup tournaments over the
season, culminating with
a fourth and final tourna-
ment at the Ontario Winter
Games.
Leading up to the Games,
the Central team had won
the gold medal in two of the
three tournaments played
and earned the Bernie Cock-
burn Trophy in the Ajax Sil-
ver Ring tournament.
At the Games, the Cen-
tral team won all five round
robin games to make it to
the finals with a rematch
against the Eastern Region
team. The Central and East-
ern teams had already faced
each other in the finals in
the two previous Challenge
Cup tournaments with Cen-
tral coming out with the gold
medal both times. This time
around, it was Eastern that
finished with the gold medal
and Central with the silver.
The final game finished 4-2
for Eastern. Although the
final score was 4-2, Central
actually scored four addi-
tional goals during the game
that were called back, and it
was not until there was less
than four minutes remain-
ing in the game that Central
actually officially got on the
scoreboard.
The AAA teams are formed
every two years so this was
the final game for this team.
As the captain of the team,
Logan Linton, said, “Play-
ing AAA for Central Region
this season has been one of
the most enjoyable years I
have had in all my years of
playing ringette. It’s such an
improvement from the AAA
team of two years ago and it
felt great being the under-
dogs and surprising every-
one by winning two gold
medals and a silver medal at
the Ontario Winter Games
and becoming the team to
beat.”
The players could not
have accomplished all they
did without the excellent
coaching and guidance
received from Ed Stepniak
and Dea DaDalt through-
out the season. They man-
aged the bench flawlessly
and brought out the best in
all their players.
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COLLINGWOOD -- The Central Region AAA ringette
team won silver at the Ontario Winter Games.
SHAWN CAYLEY
scayley@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- For the second
straight game, Lucas Les-
sio put it to the Niagara Ice-
Dogs.
Fresh off a game-winning
marker three nights ear-
lier that got his team back
into their Eastern Confer-
ence quarterfinal series, the
Oshawa Generals forward
was at it again Wednesday,
scoring twice against the
team that drafted him into
the OHL in a 5-3 final at the
General Motors Centre.
The series is now tied 2-2
heading into Game 5 Satur-
day night back in St. Catha-
rines.
A quick start was key for
the Generals in this one and
Lessio was the one to get the
ball rolling, scoring just 44
seconds into the first.
His second of the game
was a beaut, with Lessio
taking a pass from Boone
Jenner before blowing past
a Niagara defender on the
wide side and burying a fore-
hand-to-backhand deke past
a sprawling Mark Visentin in
the IceDogs goal early in the
third period.
“It was a great chip by
Nicklas Jensen and then
Boone had the vision to see
me across the ice and I had
a pretty open lane to the net
there on Visentin,” Lessio
said in describing the goal.
“He had the strong side cov-
ered so I was lucky to get it
up and in.”
In addition to setting up
both Lessio’s goals, Jenner,
coming off a great five-point
effort on Sunday, also pot-
ted the winner. It was a goal
Visentin would surely love a
second chance on as Jenner,
coming in off the wing, just
put a shot on goal that went
high up in the air, handcuff-
ing the Niagara netminder
and dropping behind him
into the open cage.
That goal gave Oshawa a
4-2 lead with some 13 min-
utes to go in the third, with
Lessio and Jensen drawing
the assists, capping a night
for the trio in which they
combined for three goals
and nine points.
The win has also guar-
anteed a Game 6 back in
Oshawa Sunday at 6:05 p.m.
OHL PLAYOFFS
Generals even with IceDogs
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This project is funded by
the Government of Canada’s
Youth Employment Strategy.
Interconnection
Research International
(Program Sponsor)
Out of work? Underemployed? Didn’t finish high school? Not in
receipt of E.I. or reach back status, Want to earn as you learn to be
successful in work /school?
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (YERP)
is for YOU!
• Six-month program of personal development, job skills
training, work placement
• Transition to better work and/or further education
• Minimum wage pay for 30 hrs./week!
CONTACT (AND MENTION THIS PROGRAM):
VPI Inc.,289 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 2,Ajax, ON
(905) 683-3529
PROGRAM STARTS APRIL 16TH
Contact us before April 6th for an interview
For more information visit us at
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ProHome Health Services - A Division of We Care Health Services
ProHome
JOB FAIR
ProHome
Health
Services is
a leading
provider of
community
nursing &
personal
home
support.
We offer
various
shifts
including
early mornings,
evenings,
weekends, and
overnights.
Competitive
wage &
benefit
package
available.
is actively recruiting Personal Support
Workers (PSWs) in the Durham Region
(Bowmanville, Oshawa, Courtice, Whitby,
Ajax, Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge)
All shifts (early mornings, days,
evenings, overnights).
Date: Tuesday April 3rd, 2012
Time: 1:00-6:00p.m.
Location: John Howard Society of Durham
Region Employment Services
(Whitby Location)
114 Dundas St. East, Suite 200 (upper level)
Whitby, ON
We will be conducting interviews on the
spot therefore please bring in:
- Original PSW Certi cate
- First Aid, CPR Certi cates (level “C”)
- Police Check/Vulnerable Sector
- Driver’s License & SIN card
- 3 Managerial or Supervisory References
ProHome Health Services Inc.
A Division of We Care Health Services
700 Clonsilla Ave. Suite 201
Peterborough, ON, K9J 5Y3
www.prohome.ca
Email: kkillen@prohome.ca
T: 705-742-7751 F: 877-289-8483
ProHome
JOB FAIR
ProHome Health Services - A Division of We Care Health Services
ProHome
Health
Services is
a leading
provider of
community
nursing &
personal
home
support.
We offer
various
shifts
including
early mornings,
evenings,
weekends, and
overnights.
Competitive
wage &
benefit
package
available.
is actively recruiting Personal Support
Workers (PSWs) in the Durham Region
(Bowmanville, Oshawa, Courtice, Whitby, (Bowmanville, Oshawa, Courtice, Whitby,
Ajax, Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge)Ajax, Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge)
All shifts (early mornings, days,
evenings, overnights).
Date: Tuesday April 3rd, 2012
Time: 1:00-6:00p.m.
Location: John Howard Society of Durham
Region Employment Services
(Whitby Location)
114 Dundas St. East, Suite 200 (upper level)
Whitby, ON
We will be conducting interviews on the
spot therefore please bring in:
- Original PSW Certi cate
- First Aid, CPR Certi cates (level “C”)
- Police Check/Vulnerable Sector
- Driver’s License & SIN card
- 3 Managerial or Supervisory References
ProHome Health Services Inc.
A Division of We Care Health Services
700 Clonsilla Ave. Suite 201
Peterborough, ON, K9J 5Y3
www.prohome.cawww.prohome.ca
Email: kkillen@prohome.ca
T: 705-742-7751 F: 877-289-8483
BUCKINGHAM MEAT MARKET
Oshawa
Looking for full-time
Meat Cutter/Service Counter Help
Must be willing to work Tuesday through
Saturday. In a fast-paced customer orientated
environment. Experience definitely an asset.
Apply in person with resume to:
28 Buckingham Ave. Oshawa
905-725-2213
ONTARIO DUCT CLEANINGrequires full/part time technicians with good
driving record and own transportation.
Professional & mechanically inclined.fax 905-655-9069 or email
grecon.systems@sympatio.ca
CareerTraining
Drivers
FULL-TIME AZ DRIVER re-
quired. Current clean ab- stract,B-Train experience a
must. Grain experience an asset. Distance southern On-
tario. Excellent equipment, benefits. Contact Maureen
905-435-5723
GeneralHelp
CareerTraining
GeneralHelp
WORK FROM HOME.
Health & Wellness Industry.
Training Available.
$1000PT/$5000FTwfh.upp2u@gmail.com
Incomes presented are applicable to the individuals
depicted, are not a guaran- tee of your income
GeneralHelp
CareerTraining
Drivers
CareerTraining
Drivers
Careers
GeneralHelp
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Careers
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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.
CABINETMAKER
Small shop in Stouffville
area requires cabinet
maker/assembler/install-
er. Minimum 2 years cabi-
net making; table saw;
read blueprints; install all
types of hardware; Driv-
er's Licence a must.
Forward resume and
wage expectation to:
dayvan1960
@rocketmail.com
CALL NOW!! Registration Agents required. $25/ hr avg
rate. 12 immediate positions.
$1.8 billion company. Full
training provided! Leadership
Positions Available. 1-888- 283-7381
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Sales. A fun place to work!
We need staff for weekends and weekdays. Natural
health supplement experi- ence absolutely necessary.
Customers will ask you to recommend products for all
their health problems. Please
call: Oshawa - 905-571-1100
- Jason. Whitby - 905-665-
9800 - Marilyn
KITCHEN MANAGER /Cook
able to co-ordinate Banquet
meals and staff -Sunnybrae
Golf Course. Experience re-
quired,hands on job. Call
905- 985 -2234 or email: melissa@sunnybraegolf-
course.com
Chemetics (formally Aker Chemetics) opened its new
90,000 square feet manufacturing facility in Pickering,
Ontario, Canada in May 2009. The new facility will help
the company meet the demand for superior quality
custom fabricated equipment of Tanks and Pressure
Vessels for Chemical, Oil and Gas and Power
Generation Industries.
We are now accepting applications for
WELDERS AND FITTERS
Evaluation assessment tests will be given for each position.
To see the complete job description or if you would like
to learn more about our company, please visit us at www.jacobs.com
If you are interested in applying to either of these
positions please go to our website at www.jacobs.com
follow the career link and apply directly on-line or send
your resume to ken.cooper@jacobs.com.
We thank all interested applicants; however,
only those contacted will be considered further.
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BETZ POOLS LTD.
requires an
Exp. POOL TECHNICIAN
for openings & closingsMust have clean driver's abstractSend resume to: Ted Bennett:t.bennett@betzpools.com
Skilled &Technical Help
GeneralHelp
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUC- TION company in Ajax
requires a foreman, lead
hand and labourers for
interlocking stone, retaining walls, planting and sodding
work. Must have experience. Excellent wages and working
conditions. Starting immedi- ately. Fax resume to
905-686-6642.
LOOKING FOR lead install-
er, must be well organized and have experience in the
construction field. Respon- sible for directing crew for
installation of millwork &
signage in stores across On-
tario. Must be prepared for
shift work. Competitive wag-
es & benefits program. Must
have valid drivers license and clean record. Please
send resume with references to: yourskillsarerequire@hot-
mail.com
LOOKING FOR GENERAL
wood working labourers for a kitchen cabinet company.
Fax resume to 905-723- 3945.
MAGICUTS HAS the follow-
ing positions available: li-
censed asst manager for Pickering & licensed manag-
er & full stylist for Oshawa salon. WE OFFER:hourly
wage & commission, retail commission, wkly mgmt bo-
nus, profit sharing, advance-
ment opportunities, free
training classes, walk-in
clientele available, monthly
contests/prizes, hiring bonus
for mgr & ass. mgr. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl
905-723-7323.
NORTH AMERICAN finan-
cial products marketing com-
pany seeking career oriented
individual with leadership ability and a desire to run
own business. Contact Shan- non Murphy 1-877-219-5775
PROFESSIONAL ROOM for
lease in large basement sa-
lon. Includes waiting area, esthetician bed, hydro, laun-
dry, parking. $450/month. Finch/Dixie, Pickering.
(905)421-0060
SALES REP's and Area
Manager wanted for social media marketing company.
Email: dsdservices@rog- ers.com
START NOW! Have fun!
Gain great experience! Work
with people! 15 F/T positions
in Customer Service NOW!
Up to $20/hr. 40 hrs/wk. Hiring by April 7th. Heather
1-888-767-1027
SALESPERSON
Cowan Buick GMC LTD. requires career
Salespeople, for their busy new and used
vehicle dealership
Cowan is one of a few General Motor dealers
that offers a combined sales floor.
This spells an opportunity for you!
We supply:
• New and Used combined opportunity
• Car Allowance
• Excellent pay plan and G.M. career builders
• Comprehensive benefit package & dental plan
• Individual personal computer
• Strong supportive management team
• Comfortable working atmosphere
• Outstanding service department
You supply:
• Strong work ethic
• Good closing and follow-up skills
• Career aspirations
• Total customer commitment
• Experience preferred but not a must
• OMVIC licensed and experienced.
For a very confidential
interview please email
your resume to:
Cody Brockcbrock@cowanpontiac.com
Skilled &Te chnical Help
Sales Help& Agents
GeneralHelp
TRUCK AND TRAILER Re-
pair Shop in Oshawa is look-
ing for Truck Mechanics,
Trailer Mechanics, Mobile Mechanics & Apprentice Me-
chanics. We offer competi- tive wages, benefits, &
RRSP Package. Please fax resume to 905-721-0459 or
email to: byron@
qualitytruckrepair.ca
Salon & SpaHelp
THE FACIAL PLACE in
Whitby & Pickering is seek-
ing Esthetician's. Also Whit-
by location is looking for RMT'S. To join our dynamic
team email your resume spa@thefacialplace.com or
call Barb at (905)668-8128.
Skilled &Technical Help
Sales Help& Agents
Skilled &Technical Help
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN required for
busy Pickering shop. Great working environment, in an
independent garage. 1ST OR 2ND YEAR AUTOMO-
TIVE APPRENTICE. Excel-
lent opportunity for someone
interested in entering the au-
tomotive field. Email rgauto-
center@rogers.com or Fax
905-420-7183
OIL BURNER MECHANIC
required for occasional work,
own tools and vehicle re-
quired. Apply at Cullen Heat- ing and Air - 577 Ritson Rd.
South, Oshawa or fax re- sume to (905)725-0886.
MECHANIC, LICENSED, or 4th-5th year apprentice for
busy auto shop in Ajax. Call Sam or Rodney 905-428-
6252.
Classifieds News Advertiser
To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-5110
Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259
durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com
Visit
at www.durhamregion.com
For more information, please
contact your classified sales rep
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Recruitment Solutions Account Executive,
Metroland Corporate Sales - (Inside/Outside Sales)
Metroland Media Group’s Corporate Sales division is looking
for an enthusiastic, results driven Account Executive to develop
and execute integrated print and online strategies for Career,
Education and Classified clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Skillfully package and sell the advantages of advertising in
Metroland’s more than 110 community publications, 3 daily
publications, numerous targeted sections, distribution,
commercial printing, online and mobile verticals, broadcast
and niche magazines
• Manage and grow a healthy existing customer base
• Assist clients in the creative process to meet their advertising
objectives
• Manage the administration of advertising plans with existing
customers and aggressively prospect new business
• Conduct agency and client sales presentations
YOUR ASSETS INCLUDE:
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience in advertising
sales where you have met and surpassed targets
• Proven success selling solutions into digital products
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• High level communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated creative and innovative approaches in
advertising to meet customers’needs
• Action oriented, customer focused, hard working and
results driven
• High proficiency in MS Office
• Proven success formulating strategies that are achievable
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, strong
organizational skills, and ambitious
Must have a reliable vehicle.
Please send your resume to cgray@metroland.com
by April 6, 2012.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Volunteers Needed
Board of Directors 2012-2014
The Youth Centre, a non-profit community
health centre, offers free and confidential
medical services, counselling, young par-
ent support, outreach and health and well-
ness programs for Ajax and Pickering
youth, ages 13 - 29.
We are seeking individuals with leadership
ability, residing or working in Ajax-Picker-
ing, who are interested in contributing their
time, skills, experience and views to serve
on our Board of Directors.
We want individuals who care about the
growth and well-being of our youth and
who want to make a difference. If you have
experience working in team settings, are
able to commit time to attend regularly
scheduled meetings and have expertise in
any of the following areas, we would be
interested in hearing from you:
• Strategic and Organizational Planning
• Financial Management
• Policy Development/Review
• Community Health
Previous board experience would be an
asset. Successful candidates will be
required to provide a Criminal
Reference Check.
Applications are available on our website:
www.theyouthcentre.ca
Please email completed applications to us
at resumes@theyouthcentre.ca or
Call Rhonda at
The Youth Centre 905-428-1212.
Please submit your application on or
before April 9th, 2012.
Sales Help& Agents
Office Help
FULL-TIME SALES REPRE- SENTATIVE: Busy General & Life Insurance Agency lo-
cated in Whitby is offering Career Opportunity to highly
motivated, conscientious in- dividual with ability to provide
excellent customer service
and pivot to sales conversa-
tions. This Individual would
be required to satisfy insu- rance licensing require-
ments. Prior Sales and Insu- rance Industry experience
and licenses are not required but preferred. ***PART TIME
STUDENT HELP ALSO
REQUIRED; approx 3 Week-
nights & Saturday; Outbound
Calls** Please fax resumes
to 905-665-7759 prior to April
16th, 2012.
LEGAL SECRETARY Pick- ering Junior Position Real
Estate- Working Experience with Conveyancer &
Teraview required E-Mail re-
sume to Sharyn.magderlaw
@bellnet.ca
Sales Help& Agents
EXCITING SALES JOB, all leads provided, evening ap-
pointments, good for part- time/full-time. Excellent com-
pensation. Excellent training,
motivated, hard working indi-
vidual. Call for more info
(905)433-9053.
Hospital/Medical/Dental
EXPERIENCED DENTAL
receptionist / assistant re- quired for Durham office.
Full-time hours. Dentrix an
asset. Please email resume
to: drillers@rogers.com
EXPERIENCED DENTAL
RECEPTIONIST with com- puter skills required for full-
time position in Pickering. Fax resume to: 905-420-
5378 after 8pm.
FULL-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted for pro-
gressive family dental prac-
tice. We are looking for a
mature, caring individual.
occasional Saturdays & early
evenings involved. Please
hand deliver your resume to: 259 Simcoe St. South.
Oshawa.
Sales Help& Agents
Hospital/Medical/Dental
Hotel/Restaurant
BISTRO CHANTERELLE,
hiring full-time chef, servers, catering server and kitchen
help. Benefits package
available. Email resume to:
chanterelle@rogers.com
Houses for Sale$
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, April lst , From 2 - 4, 114
Vancouver St. in Oshawa Completely Renovated 4
bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom
semi-detached backsplit.
Close to all amenities, includ-
ing Oshawa Centre, 401, Civic Rec Centre and the
New Trent University. Asking $224,900. Please see my
ad on Kijiji for inside pics or call Charlotte at 289-404-
2648 for further details.
Apartments/Condos for Sale$
LUXURIOUS TRIDEL built in demand building $189,900.
Private Sale. 1200 The Es- planade North. 1-Bedroom
Penthouse Condo. Com- pletely upgraded, beautiful
laminate flooring, extended
bedroom closets, stainless
appliances. Washer/dryer.
1-parking. 24 hour gated se-
curity. Walk to Pickering
Town Centre, Library, Rec. Centre, Go-Transit/401. For
appt. call Gail 416-894-6761
Sales Help& Agents
Industrial/Commercial SpaceI
APPROXIMATELY 8,000 SQ FEET of industrial ware-
house available for immedi- ate rent in North Cobourg .
Potential for long term lease available in November 2012.
Facility has 200 amp service and 17' clear ceiling space,
well lit, with open concept
and dock level access, small
office space , and outside
semi covered storage area also included. Facility is
alarmed and has 24 hr ac- cess availability. Email:
astobbart@limpact.com
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
BusinessOpportunitiesB
CATERING KITCHEN for
lease year round, potential to
provide Scugog Island
Cruise with catering. Shared facility with catering equip-
ment and tools available to purchase. References need-
ed. $800/monthly plus utilities. 905-982-1106.
HEALTH & BEAUTY Enthu-
siasts! Collagenna Skin Care
is looking for working part-
ners to open more anti-aging
clinics in Eastern Ontario. Proven business concept.
Different investment options available. Visit www.colla-
genna.ca and contact Mi- chael for more information
866-649-9831.
Mortgages,LoansM
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Available Mortgages
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.
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Vo lunteers
Mortgages,LoansM
3.07% 5 yr. Fixed
No appraisal needed.
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Below bank Rates
Call for Details
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Mortgage Leaders
Apartments &Flats for RentA
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM UNITS
Available April 1st 2 0 1 2 .
Call 1-866-222-1102 www.bloorparkvillage.com
2-BDRM BSMT, quiet, sep. entrance, a/c. Close to Pick-
ering Town Centre, GO & schools. No smoking/pets.
$900/mo inclusive. Avail.
now. Call (416)833-0714,
(905)831-4538.
AJAX, Kingston/Church, Beautiful, bright, spacious
newly renovated 2-bedroom basement bungalow apart-
ment. Laundry, parking. $975 inclusive. Available now.
Near transit & all amenities.
No pets/smoking. (416)277-
9037
AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet
bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedrooms from
$1099/mo. Plus parking. Available April & May 1st.
905-683-8421 or 905-683- 8571
OSHAWA, One Bedroom,
Simcoe and King, 2nd floor
apartment. Appliances,laun-
dry security intercom, 3 clos- ets. No parking. $685 plus
electricity. Quiet, respectful tenants please. Call
(905)986-4889.
Vo lunteers
Mortgages,LoansM
Apartments &Flats for RentA
BOWMANVILLE, BASE- MENT apt., quiet area. Large windows. On bus route.
Small kitchen, 3pc tub, Liv-
ing/diningroom, 2-bedrooms,.
Bright/clean. $950 inclusive.
Available immediately. No
smoking/pets. Jeff (905)697-
2106
EXECUTIVE APARTMENT. Country setting,close to Port
Perry. Furnished/unfur-
nished. Appliances including
washer & dryer. Non-smok-
er/no pets, references re- quired. $950/mo. includes
utilities, internet. Available immediately. (905)985-3065.
MARY STREET APTS
bachelors, 1 & 2 bdrm apts.
Utilities included, minutes to
downtown, short drive to
Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 8 8 8 - 4 1 5 - 2 8 5 4
www.realstar.ca
NORTH OSHAWA, TWO - 1
bedroom apt's, clean, quiet,
secure building, laundry on
site, $695/$795 plus hydro.
Mature person preferred.
Available now. Call Genedco Services, 1-866-339-8781.
OSHAWA Montrave/Gibb.
Large, clean, 2-bedroom
apartments. Available Imme-
diately. $825+ hydro. Stor-
age & parking included. Near
all amenities. (905)852-7116.
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
Apartments &Flats for RentA
OSHAWA, BY THE LAKE, one bedroom basement,
separate entrance, on bus
route, near park and shop-
ping. No smoking/no pets.
Available now. $800 inclu-
sive. (905)576-0662
OSHAWA, GRANDVIEW/ Bloor, large 1-bedroom base-
ment apartment for rent. Separate entrance. 2 park-
ing. $650/month utilities in-
cluded. first/last. No smok-
ing/pets. Available April 1st.
Louie 905-728-9258, Jovan
905-721-0789.
PICKERING, Brock Rd./Hwy 2, New fully furnished bache-
lor bsmt. Private entrance, laundry/cable. Prime loca-
tion. Walk to mega mall, all
amenities, bus, 2 minute
drive to 401. First/last, no
pets. Suitable for single.
$800/mo. Avail April 1st.
(905)619-1930
PICKERING, Rose-
bank/Sheppard. 2-bedroom basement. Kitchen, Dining-
room, 4pc. bath, private en-
trance, shared laundry.
Parking. $700+35% utilities
or $800 inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Suit working couple.
May 1st. (905)837-5146, (416)459-9993
Rent To OwnBeautiful Courtice 3+1
linked single, close to
401 and all amen. fin bsmt w/gas F/P, W/O deck, door to garage,
A/C, new roof, all appli- ances, tons of up- grades, bad credit ok.24 Hr msg1 (800) 686-6594
RITSON/TAUNTON large 1 bedroom basement apt. all
inclusive, complete with
parking & laundry. Sep. en-
trance. $700/mo. Avail. May
1st. (905)576-3264
VERY LARGE, 1200-sq.ft.,
2-storey, 2-bdrm apt. Both bedrooms are very large. Pri-
vate entrance, quiet building, 5-min walk to downtown
Oshawa, near schools.
$1200/month including all
utilities and parking.
Available now. 905-725- 3120.
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
Houses for Rent
3-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, main floor only
Excellent neighbourhood, ex-
tra clean, newly renovated. close to schools & parks. In-
cludes appliances, shared laundry. No smoking, no
pets. $1250/mo inclusive. May 1st. (905)424-1125.
AJAX, 3 BEDROOM semi-
detached bungalow, unfin-
ished basement, Clean quiet
street near parks & school. $1200 plus. (905)683-6203
PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM legal basement, own laundry,
1 parking, no smoking/ani-
mals. Near all amenities.
Available April 1st
$820+30% utilities nego-
tiable. Suit working person.
416-459-9993
Apartments &Flats for RentA
Houses for Rent
PICKERING, PRESTIGE
neighbouhood, 1+1-bdrm
house. $1250/mo+utilities. Large driveway, large ma-
ture treed lot. Highway 2/Al- tona Rd. Close to GO, 401,
amenities. No pets. Avail. im- mediately. (416)282-5563
RENT TO OWN Gorgeous 3- bedroom, detached house
with private yard, deck and finished basement in the
heart of Oshawa. Move Right
In. Bad Credit OK. 1-888-
396-4891 (24 Hr Message)
ROSENEATH - 1 & 2 bed-
room fully furnished homes
for rent, 4-appliances, over
looking Rice Lake, starting at
$950/month, plus utilities.
Available now. No smoking.
Please call (905)342-5366.
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. Sauna & parking avail.
Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton
Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. &
Simcoe St.) 888-313-9757
www.realstar.ca
Rooms forRent & WantedR
AJAX (HARWOOD/BAYLY).
3-bdrm bsmt. Hardwood/tile flooring, use of yard. Avail.
April 1st. $1100/mo inclusive. A/C, parking, near tran-
sit/hospital. No pets/smok-
ing. First/last req'd. Call
Sherry 647-388-7437.
CLEAN QUIET home, all
over aged 45. Suitable for
working male. Non smok-
er/abstainer. No pets. Refer-
ences req'd. No criminal record. First/last. Call 9am-
9pm (905)432-0369
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Spring Home &
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March 30 – April 1, 2012
Pickering Markets
Trade Centre, Pickering
(Squires Beach Rd & Bayly)
Over 90 Booths to browse
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655-3661, 1-800-903-8777
BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in
plastic, cost $900, selling
$275. Call (416)779-0563
CAN'T GET UP YOUR
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CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each.
Planting available. Free De- livery. Call Bob 705-341-
3881.
HOT TUB COVERS All
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HOT TUB (SPA) Covers
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HOT TUBS/SPAS – over 20
New & Used on display.
From $495 - $4,995. War- ranties available. All offers
considered. 905-409-5285
MOVING SALE. 2 Chester-
fields; coffee table; stove fan
(white); stereo set; bath
mats- 2 sets blue, 2 sets
beige/brown/red; garden hose w/wall mount. Call
mornings (905)239-7125 or leave msg.
NEW NEVER BEEN USED.
Tailormade Burner Superfast
2.00 driven, right hand. Sen-
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RENT TO OWN - N e w a n d
reconditioned appliances,
new TV's, Stereos, Comput-
ers, DVD Players, Furniture,
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livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market,
905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502.
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 fridge's - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS
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coin laundry available, Call
us today, Stephenson's Ap-
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Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448
Cars for Sale
2002 KIA SEDONA EX $2895.; 2002 Nissan Sentra
GXE $2995.; 2002 Hyundai Accent GS $2495.; 2002
Mazda MPV DX $2995.; 2002 Saab 93SE $4995.;
2002 Chrysler Sebring LX $4195. 2001 SATURN SC2
$2495.; 2001 Olds. Sil-
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2000 $2995.; 2000 Olds Intrigue GL $2495.; 1999
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Ford Explorer XLT $2495. All
Vehicles above CERTIFIED
& EMISSION TESTED! Over
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& UP!Amber Motors Inc., 3120 Danforth Avenue, Scar-
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2005 CHEVY BLAZER
$3995.; 2004 2004 Hyundai
Accent GL $3495.; 2003
Mazda MPV-ES $4195.;
2003 Suzuki Aerio $3495.; 2002 Dodge G.
C a r . S p o r t $ 3 6 9 5 . ; 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX
$4195.; 2002 Kia Magen- tis LX $3495.; 2002 Chevy
Malibu $3495.; 2002 Olds. Alero $2995.; 2001 Izuzu
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cles above CERTIFIED &
EMISSION TESTED! Over
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864-1310.
Cars for Sale
2005 FORD Five Hundred,
loaded, leather, moonroof, etc. 45,000km, certified, e-
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rust, certified. Price $4000. Call (905)666-1997
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Always so good, unselfi sh and kind,
Few on this earth her equal we fi nd.
Loving and kind in all her ways,
Upright and just to the end of her days;
Sincere and true, in her heart and mind,
Beautiful memories, she left behind.
Greatly missed by Husband Bob, Daughter Michelle (Sean), Grandson Declan, extended family, friends and co-workers at Metroland, In Huntsville - Kathy (Blaine) and Kiley, Roxanne and Bianca, Dan (Lisa) Evan and Emma.
BEATLES AUCTION
This Saturday March 31st
Starting at NOON
Featuring a
Beatles Tribute Band
starting at 9 p.m.
(No Cover Charge)
HELD AT :
Sgt. Pepper's Pub & Grill Ajax235 Salem Road S. (just off of the 401)
"UP FOR AUCTION"
All Beatles Memorabilia, Some very
rare item's. Some items that are just no
longer out there for sale. Including
CD's, Vinyl's, Artwork, Poster AD's,
Other Poster's, Toy's, Cards, New's
Paper articles, Clothing, Books, and
other rare item's.
Contact us today to consign and set a
reserve price for your item and find out
more details on how you can have your
item included in this auction.
For more details please email an
itemized list including reserved prices
and pictures to:
sgtpepperspubandgrill@gmail.com
or call 289-200-8803 for more info.
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
Arrive Early: Limited Seating at this Location
Typical sale offering include but are not limited to:
Note: Additions & Deletions to all Sales Without Notice
Sun., Apr. lst - 1:pm,
Preview 12: Noon
Quality Inn (Former Holiday Inn)
1011 Bloor Street East,
Oshawa, Ontario
Items arriving daily from: Complete & Partial Mixed Estates
* Storage Locker Contents * Major Department Store Vendor
Returns * Misguided Freight * Unclaimed Items * Coin Collections
* Importers Clearances * Liquidation Inventories * Household Con-
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Information, terms, details & photos at:
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VENDORS WANTED
For the
Clarington Home
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April 14 15 2012
Limited space
Please call Devon
905-579-4473 Ext 2236
or Wendy at
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repair, painting,
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l Odd JobsReasonable Rates
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To advertise in our next
“Easter Worship” page on Wednesday, April 4th,
call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 ext. 286
email: ejackson@durhamregion.com
Deadline Monday April 2nd
Easter Worship Services
ST. GEORGE’S
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Pickering Village
Hwy #2 & Randall Drive Ajax
905-683-7981
WEDNESDAY
Stations of the Cross
7:30 pm Historic Church
MAUNDY THURSDAY
HOLY COMMUNION
10:00 am -Wo rship Centre
7:30 pm - Foot washing in the Worship Centre
GOOD FRIDAY
FA MILY WORSHIP
10:00 am -Wo rship Centre
EASTER DAY
EASTER CELEBRATION
9:00 am - Historic Church
10:30 am -Wo rship Centre
Come Celebrate Easter with us.your church away from church...stgeorge’s@bellnet.ca
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
April 8th ~ 10 a.m.
SPECIAL MUSIC byMr.Lloyd Knight
Safe Haven
Easter Services
Everyone We lcome
Safe Haven Worship Centre
1084 Salk Road, Unit 12, Pickering
Entrance off 1084 Brock Rd.
905-837-8771
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
April 6th ~ 10 a.m.
SPECIAL MUSIC by
Her Honour Ruth Ann Onley
ST.ANDREW’S
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
35 Church St. N.,Ajax
905-683-7311
Palm Sunday,April 1st
Easter Sunday,April 8th
Wo rship Service –10:30 a.m.
Sunday School &Nursery
Holy Thursday,April 5th
Communion Service –7:30 p.m.
Good Friday,April 6th
Breakfast 8:30 a.m.
Wo rship Service –10:00 a.m.
EVERYO NE WELCOME
ST.FRANCISCENTRE
GOOD FRIDAYAPRIL6TH10:30-11:30AMEASTER SUNDAYAPRIL8TH10-11:30AM
Hosted byCity Gates Churchcitygates.ca905.686.9291
EASTERSERVICES
FREE ADMISSION!KID-FRIENDLY!FREE CANDY!
78 CHURCH ST. S. AJAX
G OOOOAPRIL6EASTAPRR
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
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1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON
Te lephone: 905-428-6888
www.pickeringpentecostal.com
email: info@pickeringpentecostal.com
GUEST SPEAKER
REV. MARIE MILLER
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
7:00PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
7:00PM
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6
9:00AM & 11:00AM
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8
9:00AM & 11:00AM
A Church Fa mily that cares...
...a safe place for people on their way back to God
MELVILLEPRESBYTERIANCHURCH
70 Old Kingston Road
416.283.3703
Pastor: Rev. Ralph Fluit
invites you to attend their special
seasonal services
April 6, Good Friday –10 a.m.
Service of Carols & Readings
April 8, Easter Sunday Services
Sunrise - 6 a.m.Service in our church cemetery
10:00 a.m.Easter Celebration
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$0
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2009 KIA SPORTAGE
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Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low Kms.
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$0
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2009 MAZDA 5 GT WAGON
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2008 DODGE AVENGER R/T
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2007 JEEP COMPASS
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Auto, A/C, Power Group, One Owner,
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$0
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$49 72 8.90%
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MONTHS INTEREST
2007 FORD E-350
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Extended 11 Passenger Van, Well
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$0
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$57 72 6.99%
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2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING
SPECIAL NOW$12,888+HST
Loaded, 115 Km. Stk# T11081A
$0
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MONTHS INTEREST
2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT
SPECIAL NOW$16,888+HST
Only 112 Km. Stk# J10972
$0
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$57
$53 72 4.99%
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MONTHS INTEREST
2009 NISSAN VERSA SL
SPECIAL NOW$13,988+HST
5Dr, HB, A/C, Auto. Stk# V1756
$0
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$61 84 5.99%
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MONTHS INTEREST
2010 FORD FOCUS SES
SPECIAL NOW$17,488+HST
Power Group, A/C, Keyless Entry, Leather,
Power Sunroof, Low Kms. Stk# T10402A
$0
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$54 84 4.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
SPECIAL NOW$16,988+HST
“Full” Stow ‘N Go, Power Group, A/C,
& Low Kms. Stk# V1515
$0
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$49 60 6.99%
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MONTHS INTEREST
2006 JEEP LIBERTY
SPECIAL NOW$10,988+HST
Auto, A/C & 4WD. Stk# V1938A
$0
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$70 72 5.99%
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2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4
SPECIAL NOW$17,888+HST
20” Wheels, Rear Slider Bed Liner
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$0
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$87 84 4.99%
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2011 JEEP RUBICON 2 DR
SPECIAL NOW$25,988+HST
5 Speed Dual Top, Sunrider, Low,
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2011 DAKOTA CREW 4X4
SPECIAL NOW$22,888+HST
A Rare Find, Low Kms. Stk# V1956
$0
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$75 84 4.99%
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2011 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
SPECIAL NOW$22,988+HST
5Cyl, Sunroof, Power Seat, Bluetooth,
Auto Lights. Stk# P1984
$0
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$74 84 4.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2010 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 LTD
SPECIAL NOW$22,888+HST
Power Group, A/C, Leather,
Auto & More. Stk# P1839
$0
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$44 84 6.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
SPECIAL NOW$12,588+HST
Loaded, Old Time Favourite.,
68 Km. Stk# 2018
$0
DOWN
$77 84 4.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD
SPECIAL NOW$23,988+HST
Auto, A/C, PW/PL, Leather & AWD Stk# P1952
$0
DOWN
$60 60 6.99%
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MONTHS INTEREST
2006 MAZDA 6 GT SPORT WAGON
SPECIAL NOW$12,888+HST
V6, Power Group, A/C, Keyless Entry,
Stk# T11527A
$0
DOWN
$88 72 4.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2008 GMC ACADIA
SPECIAL NOW$23,988+HST
Auto, A/C, Power Group, Leather,
Power Sunroof, Stk# V1848
$0
DOWN
$129 72 4.99%
WKLY +HST
MONTHS INTEREST
2008 RAM 3500 DUALLY QUAD CAB 4X4
SPECIAL NOW$34,888+HST
Low, Low, Low, Low, Low, Low, Kms. Stk# V1823
$0
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