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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2014_07_02_ Funding benefits professor’s workshops to help students develop apps Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Some local stu- dents will soon develop apps for mobile devices with new funding from the Canadian government and a local profes- sor who’s willing to teach them. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder announced at the University of Ontario Institute of Technol- ogy on June 23 an investment in organizations across Cana- da to inspire young Canadians to study science, technology, engineering and math. This year’s recipients, includ- ing Dr. Qusay H. Mahmoud from UOIT, are developing pro- grams in computer science, agriculture, marine studies, northern ecology, astronomy, mathematics and science journalism. / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham PICKERINGNews Adver tiser CouncilNA Wed., July 2, 2014 / A publication of Funds help UOIT spread love of sciences TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO @newsdurham Pressrun 54,400 / 24 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand OSHAWA -- Ed Holder, minister of state (science and technology), visited UOIT on June 23 to announce a $2.9-million investment being awarded to 59 organizations across the country, including UOIT in Durham, to insipre young Canadians to study science, technology, engineering and math. Jason Liebregts / Metroland See FUNDING page 5 Your Life: Painting tips Oshawa painter Jerry Osborne demonstrates the proper priming and sanding techniques includ- ing how to sand with a sponge. durhamregion.com It’s that time again. 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Each day we will post a video more. Each day we will post a video containing recipes that include a fruit containing recipes that include a fruit containing recipes that include a fruit salsa, chipotle aioli and learn how to fry salsa, chipotle aioli and learn how to fry salsa, chipotle aioli and learn how to fry and present the cakes. Go to ‘Your Life’ and present the cakes. Go to ‘Your Life’ and present the cakes. Go to ‘Your Life’ on durhamregion.com.on durhamregion.com.on durhamregion.com. More than 31,000 Ontarians declined ballots in provincial election Durham riding saw highest percentage of declines in the region Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com UXBRIDGE -- Some 31,000 voters declined their ballots in the June 12 provincial elec- tion, including more than 1,600 in the four Durham Region ridings. At the top of the list locally was the Dur- ham riding -- encompassing Uxbridge, Scu- gog, and Clarington -- won by Liberal can- didate Granville Anderson, where 604 vot- ers, or 0.011 per cent of the turnout, opted to decline their ballots. The Whitby-Oshawa riding, in which PC Christine Elliott emerged victorious, saw 508 declined votes (0.0086), while in the Oshawa riding, a win for NDP Jennifer French, 302 voters (0.0074) declined. In the Ajax-Picker- ing riding, captured by Liberal Joe Dickson, 211 declined votes (0.0041) were submitted. The Durham riding’s 0.0111 percentage was among the highest mark of declines in Ontario, according to Elections Ontario’s unofficial results summary. Nicole Goodman, assistant professor of political science at McMaster University, says the spike is an indication that voters weren’t happy with the candidates they had to select from or the parties they represent- ed. “I think one the main reasons was that a lot of the voters felt like there weren’t any viable choices,” Ms. Goodman said. “A lot of voters were angry with (NDP leader) Andrea Horwath for calling the election or they didn’t really feel like it was necessary or if they didn’t have an opinion on that, they weren’t impressed that the NDP was so late in the game coming out with their campaign strategy and platform. “There was the disenchantment with the Liberals and issues with transparency and accountability with the gas plant scandals and all of the other scandals and contro- versies they’ve been associated with cost- ing over a billion dollars. Then there’s Tim Hudak, who had a very strong platform and really differentiated himself but framed it very negatively with cutting 100,000 jobs so there was a lot of fear surrounding voting for Hudak.” Ms. Goodman added that people she spoke with during the election process didn’t feel as though there were any real options for leadership. That fact, she said, likely spread province-wide and contribut- ed to the number of declined votes. Specifically in Durham riding, where Mr. Anderson defeated PC newcomer Mike Pat- rick, who was attempting to maintain the Conservative stronghold that John O’Toole had in the riding for many years, Ms. Good- man suggests the declined votes may have been a product of two things. “People either voted strategically or they didn’t know what to do and that’s why there was so many declined ballots,” she said. Mr. Anderson wasn’t available for com- ment, but did provide a statement on the increase of declined ballots through cam- paign manager Justin MacLean. “He said, number one, that it’s just that unfortunately there’s always going to be people that are disenfranchised with some- thing. That’s part of the numbers,” Mr. MacLean said. “He’s also heard from other colleagues that there was a lot of Conserva- tive (voters) who were unwilling to vote Lib- eral. They were disenfranchised with the Conservative party or unwilling to vote Lib- eral so they just spoiled the ballot.” Laura Stephenson, an associate professor and undergraduate chair at Western Univer- sity who specializes in political behaviour, noted the impact social media may have had on people’s opinions and plans for vot- ing. Like Ms. Goodman, she added that voters simply may have been unhappy with their options but still wanted to make a point by registering a declined vote. “As a Facebook user I did notice people that had been posting about this kind of thing, which I thought was kind of interest- ing,” she said. “An increase in any kind of spoiled ballot would suggest that there’s some dissatisfac- tion with the options on hand. Obviously that appears to have gone up.” In addition to the declined ballots, Elec- tions Ontario tabulated another nearly 35,000 votes that were either rejected or unmarked. 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Ridings Ajax-Pickering Durham Oshawa Pickering Whitby-Oshawa 211 604 352 208 508 Ballots Metroland graphic / Ian McMillan Declined provincial election ballots A lot of voters opted to decline their ballots in the June 12 provincial election. Here’s a breakdown of how many ballots were declined in each of the ridings in Durham Region. Provincial average 289/riding Arleen got 10 car insurance quotes in just a few minutes. Who knew it could be that easy? The simple way to shop for insurance. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Attendance: Regional Council 13/13 Committees 56/76 Expenses: $56,508.03 2013 GradeB+ Roger Anderson remains a forceful advo- cate for Durham Region. As the long-time chairman (he’s in his 19th year), he’s the face of Durham at home and away. He has strong opinions on what he thinks Durham deserves, and he’s not afraid to make them known. For the first time, he’ll be running in the municipal election to keep his job. In the October election, voters will choose the chairman, rather than Regional councillors appointing the person. Mr. Anderson made a mild attempt at addressing the size and composition of Regional council, but for the most part, he hasn’t been an advocate for council change. Keeping council focussed on the issues of the day can be a chore for him, as some use the council chambers to hear their own voice. Re g i o n a l C h a i r m a n Roger Anderson B+2014 Grade Turn to page 10 for the rest of the municipal report cards. Th i s W e e k • Ju n e 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 3 APVeridian customers can map power outages online New tool shows number of people affected by blackoust DURHAM -- Residents in Ajax, Pickering and Clarington can now map power out- ages online. Veridian Connections has added a map to its website that allows people to see where a power outage has occurred and how many people are affected. The new feature highlights areas affect- ed by an outage with a circular symbol and colour codes areas to indicate the number of customers without power. For example, a blue symbol means one to 50 customers are without power, while a red symbol indicates more than 5,000 people are affected. 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Over the last twenty years or so, Durham Region residents have received a variety of benefits from the various cultures that have become part of our community. One of those benefits is the cuisine. And one of the most successful cuisines to make its mark in the area is that of sushi or Japanese food. One of the best examples of sushi restaurants in the area are the two locations of Makimono Japanese Restaurant with locations in Ajax and Pickering. Updated with a more modern style recently, Makimono Pickering maintains an ambience that appeals to a younger crowd as well as families and more mature customers. Their menu offers a variety of raw and cooked dishes including such favorites as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura and Bento Boxes. And as many of their staff has lived in Japan, they bring an authentic Japanese style of cooking to every dish. Makimono Pickering and Ajax both offer All-You-Can Eat and a-la-carte dining, take-out, delivery and party trays. 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From page 1 The funding, a result of the Natural Sci- ences and Engineering Research Council’s PromoScience competition, totalled $2.9 million. “The plan is to encourage young Canadi- ans to have a better interest in science and technology and math,” said Mr. Holder. He also took the time to remember the late minister of finance and Whitby-Osha- wa MP Jim Flaherty. “He was a champion of this institution as you all know so well,” he said. He said UOIT, a university focused on sci- ence, technology, engineering and math- ematics (STEM), was the perfect place to announce the funding. “I want to commend you for your com- mitment to inspiring young Canadians,” he said of UOIT. Funding for Dr. Mahmoud’s initiative, done in collaboration with the Centre for Mobile Education and Research, will allow him to run hands-on workshops to help high school students and their teachers learn how to create apps for mobile devic- es and be inspired to pursue studies in related fields. “Now we can strengthen partnerships with local school boards,” said Dr. Mah- moud. Grade 8 students from Sherwood Public School in Oshawa got a taste of what the workshops will be like when they learned how to develop some apps of their own. “It was a little difficult, learning how to put it together to work properly, but it was really fun,” said Adam Pointer. Kathleen Rideout and her partner creat- ed a fashion app. “I think I like the experience and get- ting to do hands-on work,” said Kath- leen. Jordan Virgil-Lewin enjoyed the learning experience. “I like discovering new things about computers and what they can do,” he said. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions 2013 grade: A 2014 grade: A- Pickering continues to be well-served by its municipal government as the News Advertiser grades local council and the men and women who represent taxpayers. Mayor Dave Ryan brings a low-key stylea of leadership to council and is the city’s biggest booster. His focus on overseeing the massive Seaton community develop- ment continues, and he maintains an ambi- tious agenda for transformative downtown development. His diplomatic skills have been called upon more frequently this year to address occasional unruliness during council debates, which has been impor- tant to ensure business still gets done. He deserves credit for efforts at engaging tax- payers -- he has held virtual town hall meet- ings and initiated a series of chats at local cafes -- to keep them informed. He keeps a relatively low profile at Regional meet- ings unless the debate impacts Pickering. His steady approach earns him his second consecutive A grade this year, the same as in 2013. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe is a consummate professional in his conduct. He is respectful, considerate and knowl- edgeable and contributes on issues that matter to him and his constituents. He has used social media effectively to inform resi- dents -- such as with Pickering’s huge casi- no proposal -- and must be recognized for his efforts on seniors’ issues. Most impor- tantly, however, is his willingness to vote an issue on its merits and not as part of a vot- ing bloc. He also retains his A- grade this year, the same as in 2013. In Ward 2, City Councillor Doug Dick- erson’s deep knowledge and experience would be a credit to council if it wasn’t for his appalling behaviour at public meet- ings. He’s disrespectful to colleagues and frequently combative, which distracts from council business. He also cost Pickering taxpayers $300,000 in legal fees and expens- es for contravening the Municipal Elections Act for filing an inaccurate financial state- ment in relation to the last election. For all of this, his marks drops to a D-, down fur- ther from a D in 2013. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles knows his ward back to front and it shows. He is responsive to constituent needs, pre- pares for meetings and debates and crafts thoughtful motions. He champions rural issues and did an excellent job informing residents during the ice storm last winter. He has fully earned his A- mark, the same as last year. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Jennifer O’Connell continues to grow as a council- lor. She’s smart and creative, isn’t afraid to mix it up in debates, and has carved a spot for herself as an equal among older, more experienced council members. At Regional meetings, she asks informed questions and will debate her points with precision. She’s a strong advocate for residents and her mark goes up this year, to an A- from a B+ in 2013. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean is also a consistent contributor and active participant in debates. He deserves cred- it for his push towards transparency as it relates to council expenses, and took the lead on the issue of medical marijuana producer applications, calling for more structure. He’s somewhat quiet around the Regional table during debates, but is knowledgeable and is a well-respected rep- resentative of his constituents. Peter Rodrigues, the Regional council- lor in Ward 3, is a strong advocate on rural issues, especially heritage preservation. He fought valiantly for Whitevale residents over the recent bridge controversy and always means well, but sometimes speaks out of turn or wanders off topic, which reduces the quality of debate and decision-mak- ing. He should tone down the self-serving speeches, respect others’ needs and time limits, and focus on the work. With some growth yet to occur as a councillor, his mark drops this year, to a C- from a C. 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 • Ju l y 2 , 2 0 1 4 6 P e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com 2014 Pickering Council Report Card Will you save my sister? My sister, Marsha Thake, has non-alco- holic cirrhosis of the liver (NASH) and has been given less than a year to live without a liver transplant. Marsha and her family are praying for a living liver donor. I am a longtime resident of Whitby and as her sister, I will do anything to help her. However, I unfortunately do not meet the age criteria to be a donor. There is a short- age of liver organ donations from deceased donors in relation to the number of people who remain on the waiting list. All testing and the transplant are to be done at Toronto General Hospital. A living donor’s liver will regenerate itself. Living donor requirements are: Anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 in good physical and emotional health; have any common blood type; normal liver function; no history of cancer; no active infection at time of donation; a non-smoker or someone who has quit smoking. OHIP pays the entire cost of the opera- tion and hospital care. A fund at the Toronto General Hospital Living Donor Unit helps with expenses incurred by a living donor. Marsha is a 63-year-old grandmother of four young children who she loves dearly. She is a very loving, kind, caring and giving person. Please read the information on the TGH website: www.uhn.ca/MOT/Patients- Families/Clinics_Tests/Pages/living_donor. aspx If you wish to be a potential donor, please fill out the donor health history form that is on this website and attach a copy of your blood type. There are instructions on how to fax it or mail it or drop it off in person at Toronto General Hospital. If you would like more information about process, contact Toronto General Hospital or e-mail Marsha at marsha@myhighspeed.ca. There is also a Donor for Marsha Facebook page. We are praying that a donor will be found soon. Many thanks for taking the time to read and share this information. -- Whitby’s Brenda Clyde hopes this plea leads to a healthy outcome for her sister. Brenda Clyde Guest column Living donors L isten, watch, trust I tend to write a lot about perspective. I’ve come to realize there is a reason for that. It appears my default setting is stuck on ‘idiot’. And although most of the time I am writing to you, dear reader, I am actu- ally writing for me. Apparently, there are certain lessons that I need to be repeatedly schooled in. Perspective, the art of seeing things clear- ly and wholly, is almost always at the top of that pile, followed closely by ‘Just because underwear is dry doesn’t mean it’s clean’ and ‘Chips do not count as a vegetable’. For the past month and a half I have been starting my day with an early morning bike ride through the magnificent trails of the Durham Forest. I take the dogs with me and we all enjoy some great off-leash time. This morning’s ride, however, was a little different. For some reason my bicycle chain was acting up. It was catching and not allow- ing me to shift smoothly. Several times, mid- way up a steep incline, as I attempted to gear down into a level of non-coronary exertion, the chain jammed completely, causing me to come to a complete stop. Anyone who cycles will tell you that coming to a com- plete and sudden stop midway up a steep hill is not a good thing. Gravity wants to introduce you to its pal -- the ground. This was happening more and more frequently, my profanity level soaring with each exas- perating fall, until finally, when I was at least four or five kilometres deep into the wilder- ness, my chain broke. I free-pedalled for a moment or two, looking like a helmeted Wile E. Coyote, before once again saying a violent hello to Mr. Earth. At this point the expletives reached a new high. I cursed my bike, its manufacturer and all of his proge- ny. I even swore at the ground. How stupid is that? Can you imagine a more ridiculous scenario than a middle-aged man, wearing tights and a bright orange helmet, yelling at the ground? At any rate there I was, exhausted, angry, broken chain drooped pathetically in one hand. Calling the dogs back to me, I grump- ily began the long walk back to the car. Now, I believe it was Einstein who said that there is really only one question any of us ever needs to ask: Is the Universe friendly? Because if you can come to grips with the fact that the Universe is not only friendly but immensely patient and wise, you’ll spend a lot less time yelling at the earth and a lot more time striding joyfully upon it. Within minutes of walking through the for- est in the direction of my vehicle, the Uni- verse, God, the Holy spirit or whatever you wish to call that blessed force that animates, guides and loves us, began to whisper to me and to recalibrate my perspective. Yes, my chain was broken. Yes, I had fallen down a few times and yes, my helmet makes me look like a dork, but here I was, on a Monday morning, walking through a breathtaking- ly beautiful forest. With every pine-scented breeze, with every chorus of birdsong, with every happy, panting gaze from my ador- ing dogs, I could feel my connection to spirit increasing and my perspective returning. Soon I found it hard to believe I had ever been angry. In fact I was suddenly happy to be walking instead of riding. It seemed the perfect thing to do. And that, I suppose was the final lesson patiently murmured to me, again, on this lovely morning; wherever you are, whatever you are doing, there is a perfection to every- thing if we will only listen and watch and trust. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 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 • Ju l y 2 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP 10 Worst summer smells Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll The inside workers strike by inside workers with CUPE Local 1764 led to robust and spirited debate on both sides of the issue this week, including discussion about an ‘interaction’ between a car and a picket. Here is a selection of comments from our Facebook friends: Sick time for EMS paramedics is a major sticking point in the CUPE strike. Choose the statement that best reflects your thoughts: More time, reduce paid days .6% Current policy is too generous. 38% EMS needs that sick time.56% Codi Jessica: Maybe they should just get back to work. Now that paramed- ic will be off for more time because of this “interaction” these picketers should not be blocking building entrances. Other people need to work stay on the sidewalk and no one will get hurt! Just ridiculous. Think about why you do your job in the first place. To help the peo- ple in the community. These workers don’t realize how good they actually have it. BEHIND THE LENS PORT PERRY -- Simple group photos can be especially challenging for news photogra- phers. They have a story they want to share through a photo, but they sometimes tend to turn out as rather static images with little action or expression. In north Durham, presented with a banner and a group of people for a photo could have led to an easy team shot of heads above their ‘Project Youth’ banner. Not bad, but not a great photo either. This group agreed to have a seat on the floor and their willingness to have a bit of fun with the event led to a much stronger, and more eye-catching image. CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND David Loeffen: So if I, as a driver, am stopped at a set of lights preparing to turn right .. and I’m “creeping” for- ward and a pedestrian steps in front of my car, this is now “an interaction” between pedestrian and car???? Seriously ... it does not matter the circumstances .. a car hits a person, it’s ILLEGAL! This boils down to disrespect for the union, the unionized workers, and the entire LEGAL collective bargaining process. This abso- lute crap about “I don’t get it, you shouldn’t either” mentality that the Government as propagated into the general public’s minds to create biased opin- ions against unions needs to stop. Victor Simon Assivero: Which is why in 2014 they should no longer be allowed to block everyone else try- ing to do their damn jobs. This is the negative, ugly side of unions. It is okay to inconve- nience and disrupt everyone else’s lives but only they receive the benefits in the end. What about the people who had to fork out to provide alter- nate services? How do they get compensated? Kathryn Crystal: Problem is, in case you have forgotten. This strike is not just about the paramedics contract. There are more inside workers than you involved in these contract negotiations. Melanie Woodhouse: I’m unem- ployed. I still think workers are entitled to fair treatment. Remember, the peo- ple at the top making all the decisions ... enjoy many perks the majority will never have, such as sick days. Do you really want your para- medic sick as they try to save your loved one? Deborah Linton: In a world where job cuts are happening everywhere, especially in Ontario, I think these people really need to review their situ- ation and be thankful they are employed. Kim Young People have a right to go on strike. They don’t have a right to impede traffic or keep people out of public buildings . 1. Garbage can or communal garbage bin/chute. 2. A sports bag for the gym/hockey/baseball. 3. A diaper pail. 4. Your pet’s litter box. 5. The outside air in your community. 6. Carpets or area rugs. 7. Your bathroom/toilet area. 8. Your basement. 9. Kids’ bedroom. 10. Your refrigerator. Source: SmellGrabber 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 • Ju l y 2 , 2 0 1 4 8 P Discover and createmoments of joy! Don’t miss these, and other great deals! 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Descriptionof Lands: Roll No.1801010026556000000;735 WestShoreBlvd.;PIN26318-0048(LT);Parcel 738-1 Section M19;Lot 738 Plan M19;Covenant that no gasoline service stations, service garages or other similar structures for the sale or distribution of petroleum productsshallbeerectedorpermitted;SubjecttoLTC2193;Pickering.File No.13-11 Minimum TenderAmount:$85,029.42 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a depositinthe formof a moneyorderorof a bankdraft orcheque certified bya bank ortrust corporationpayable to themunicipality and representing at least20per cent ofthe tenderamount. Exceptas follows,themunicipality makesno representation regardingthe title to orany othermatters relating to theland to besold.Responsibilityfor ascertainingthese matters restswiththepotentialpurchasers. Thissaleisgoverned by the Municipal Act,2001 andtheMunicipal Tax SalesRulesmade underthatAct.Thesuccessfulpurchaserwillbe required to pay theamounttendered plusaccumulatedtaxes,HSTifapplicableandthe relevant landtransfertax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Forfurtherinformation regardingthissaleand acopy oftheprescribed formof tender, visit:pickering.ca/propertytax,or contact: Donna DeLong The Corporationofthe City of Pickering Supervisor,Taxation Pickering Civic Complex (905)420-4660Ext 2116 One TheEsplanade ddelong@pickering.ca Pickering,OntarioL1V6K7 Sale of Land by Public Tender Howwouldyou enhanceyour neighbourhood with$10,000? Connectwithothersinyourcommunitybydoingsimple,funand meaningfulactivitiesthatmakePickeringabetterplaceenvironmentally, sociallyandeconomically.Theideasareendless-communityplantingsor cleanups,fooddrives,charityyardsales,volunteerism,groupfitness,etc... 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July6 Reminiscing -BuddyHollyElvisJuly13 Gwood -50s/60sRock July20 BeagleBeach -50s/60s/70s July27 Silverheels -FolkRock TheJointPlanning&DevelopmentandExecutiveCommitteewill considerastaffrecommendedamendmenttothePickeringOfficial Plantocreateaplanningframeworkfortheredevelopmentand intensificationoftheCityCentre.When:July7,2014at7pm •Where:CityofPickeringCouncilChambersViewthe RecommendationReport,withintheCommitteeagendaonlineat pickering.ca,orinpersonattheClerk’sOffice,PickeringCityHall. ThosewhowanttoaddresstheCommitteeonthismattercando soatthetimeofthemeetingpresentation,andmustregisteras adelegationwiththeClerk’sOfficeby12:00pmonthedayofthe meeting. OfficialPlanReview:CityCentreIntensificationandRedevelopment OfficialPlanAmendmentApplicationOPA14-001/P Notice of Recommendation Report du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 10 P Mayor Dave Ryan faced a challenging year as council became more divided in the run- up to a fall election. He shows diplomacy when chairing meetings and often brokers compromise between bickering councillors. Mayor Ryan continues to be a cheerleader for Pickering, especially on economic devel- opment. He is passionate about bringing Seaton to fruition as well as an ambitious plan to trans- form Pickering’s downtown. The mayor works hard to be available to residents through virtual town hall meetings and this year started a series of coffee chats at local cafes. He is generally quiet at regional council, but speaks up when issues relate to Pickering. Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 18/18 Regional Council 12/13 Committee 20/31 Expenses: Local $14,686 Regional $1,286.41 2013 Grade A Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 18/18 Regional Council 13/13 Committee 29/30 Expenses: Local $4,096 Regional $489.11 2013 Grade Attendance: Council 10/11, Committee 16/18 Regional Council 13/13 Committee 27/34 Expenses: Local $8,133 Regional $3,093.79 2013 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 17/18 Expenses: $10,809 2013 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 18/18 Expenses: $13,377 2013 Grade Attendance: Council 11/11, Committee 18/18 Expenses: $11,223 2013 GradeAttendance: Council 11/11, Committee 16/18 Regional Council 12/13 Committee 27/37 Expenses: Local $13,067 Regional $3,161 2013 Grade C A- B+A-A-D Councillor David Pickles is an expert on his ward and quick to respond to concerns from residents. He is knowledgeable on the issues and comes to meetings prepared with good questions and helpful motions. This year he fought for rural residents, asking the City to look into paving more rural roads and investigate a new outdoor rink for Claremont. He provided helpful input during the budget and worked hard during the ice storm to keep residents informed. Even though he typically votes alongside Councillors Dickerson and Ashe, he breaks with the pattern if it benefits the city and generally tries to sidestep the drama on council. Councillor Kevin Ashe is a cordial pres- ence on council, debating respectfully and asking thoughtful questions. He takes a keen interest in how issues impact residents in Ward 1 and is knowl- edgeable when it comes to his constituen- cy, although he doesn’t speak up as much as his council colleagues. He makes good use of social media to keep the public updated and gauge feed- back on hot topics, such as a proposed casino. Councillor Ashe is accessible to residents and this year worked with police to host a seniors’ seminar on the danger of scams. His civility and willingness to break with council’s 4-3 voting pattern are helpful. It can’t be said that Councillor Doug Dick- erson isn’t knowledgeable on the issues or committed to helping residents. However, his increasingly combative and unpleasant conduct at the council table out- weigh those positive attributes. Whether it’s rolling his eyes, interrupting other council- lors, name calling or calling a female council- lor “young lady,” this councillor’s behaviour is a distraction that worsens the divide on coun- cil. Councillor Dickerson also pleaded guilty to contravening the Municipal Elections Act by filing an inaccurate financial statement. His court case left the City on the hook for nearly $300,000 in legal fees and expenses. For these reasons his grade drops this year. Councillor Jennifer O’Connell is an enthu- siastic advocate with innovative ideas, such as asking the City to investigate buying a vacant school for community use. This year she asked tough questions about City debt and demanded transparency on nuclear issues, as OPG applied to operate its Pickering facility beyond its lifespan. Coun- cillor O’Connell can be argumentative and landed in hot water by using “fraud” in ref- erence to Councillor Doug Dickerson -- but took the high road and publicly clarified her comments. She is often the target of derisive words but is clearly working to rise above the drama. For that her grade goes up. At the Region she dives into debate and asks good questions. As this rookie councillor wraps up his first term, he still has work to do. Councillor Peter Rodrigues has good intentions and is passionate about repre- senting Ward 3, especially the rural com- munities. He continues to fight for heritage preservation and advocated for White- vale residents on the controversial bridge replacement issue. His grade drops this year because he continues to disrespect people’s time by grandstanding and speak- ing off topic at meetings, even when he is clearly asked to stop. He is often argumen- tative on the council floor and sometimes shows a lack of understanding when it comes to procedure. He doesn’t contribute much at the Region. Councillor Bill McLean is a good repre- sentative for his residents and an active participant at council meetings. This year he advocated for improved transparency by pushing for council expenses to be posted online, and raised the need for better structure for medical marijuana producer applications. Councillor McLean is sometimes guilty of aggravating the council divide, as was the case when he pushed to have Coun- cillor Doug Dickerson removed from the Veridian board. However, he is general- ly respectful and keeps comments on the council floor direct and to the point. He doesn’t say much at the Region, but is knowledgeable on the issues there. Ma y o r David Ryan Wa r d 3 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Peter Rodrigues Wa r d 2 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Bill McLeanAC-A- Wa r d 1 R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l l o r Jennifer O’Connell A- Wa r d 3 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r David Pickles A- Wa r d 1 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r Kevin Ashe A- Wa r d 2 L o c a l C o u n c i l l o r Doug Dickerson D- Pickering councillor report cards A- to A+ Excellent, best among peers B- to B+ Solid performance C- to C+ Average in most categories D- to D+ Needs improvement overall F Failure Grading system Page 6 - Today’s editorial Attendance includes June 1, 2013 to May 30, 2014 2014 Grade 2014 Grade 2014 Grade 2014 Grade 2014 Grade2014 Grade2014 Grade Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju l y 2 , 2 0 1 4 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 • Ju l y 2 , 2 0 1 4 11 AP SUMMERTIME,andthe Giving is Easy FREE COLOURUPGRADE with any window purchase* FREE TRIPLEGLAZING with any window purchase* esun is outand everyone isgettingalittlecolour! n the spirit of the summer,we’re offering a Thes In the s or PROMO ENDSJULY24th *Applies to orders placed by July 24th. 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The Study consisted of three projects: 1.Water and Wastewater Infrastructure (e.g. watermains, sewers, pumping stations, reservoirs); 2.Transportation (e.g. roads, bridges, cycling paths/lanes and sidewalks in Regional road rights-of-way) and Transit Infrastructure; and 3. Service facilities (e.g. works yard). The study was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)document (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011) and the Ministry of Infrastructure Public Work Class Environmental Assessment Process (as amended in October 2012) for acquisition of Infrastructure Ontario (IO) lands. The three projects that form part of the Study must meet different Schedules under the Class EA process, as follows: 1. & 3. Schedule B – Water and wastewater infrastructure and service facilities 2.Schedule C – Transportation infrastructure An Environmental Study Report (ESR) was completed, which documents the planning process of the Study. By this notice, the ESR is being placed on public record for a 90-day review period. For more information, the ESR is available for review at the following locations, starting June 27, 2014: In addition, the ESR and previously presented study information is available on Durham Region’s website at www.durham.ca/cdeap. Further information can be obtained by contacting DonaldYu, Project Manager, Regional Municipality of Durham at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3567 or by email at donald.yu@durham.ca. If concerns arise regarding this project that cannot be resolved through discussions with the Region of Durham, a person/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”).The request for a Part II Order must be received by the Minister by September 24, 2014,with a copy sent to the Regional Clerk and the Region’s Project Manager at the addresses indicated below. If there are no Part II Order requests received by this date, the Region of Durham may proceed with design and construction. Region of Durham Clerk’s Department, Level 1 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. City of Pickering Clerk’s Office One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 905-420-4611 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library Central Branch One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 905-831-6265 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Honourable Jim Bradley Minister of the Environment 77 Wellesley St.W. 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Deborah Bowen Regional Clerk The Region of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 DonaldYu, P.Eng. Project Manager The Region of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act,unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. This notice first issued June 26, 2014. 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Mercedes-Benz Durham,250 Thickson Road South Whitby,1-866-767-7636,durham.mercedes-benz.ca, Star Dealer of 201 4 Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Generals’ Dal Colle gets call from former General New York Islanders captain John Tavares welcomes fifth overall pick in NHL draft OSHAWA -- Turns out the projections were bang on. Rated by most as the fifth best prospect heading into Friday’s NHL entry draft at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, that’s exactly where Oshawa Generals winger Michael Dal Colle was selected, as the New York Islanders dipped into the local team’s talent pool once again. Another of the Islanders picks from the Generals, John Tavares, selected first over- all in 2009, was one of the first people to reach out to Dal Colle. “It was literally two minutes after I was picked when Tavares called,” said Dal Colle on the Islanders website. “He was the first call and welcomed me to the New York Islanders. He said the organization is happy to have me aboard. “It was pretty cool.” Dal Colle was asked if playing on the wing with Tavares is something he could envision. “That would be unreal,” he answered. “I know what he did in Oshawa. He was one of the best players to ever lace up the skates for the Generals. Skating beside him would be something special.” Another alumni of the Generals, defence- man Calvin De Haan, was selected in the same draft year as Tavares, 12th overall. Dal Colle had a breakout season, his sec- ond in the OHL, putting up 95 points on 39 goals and 56 assists in 67 games with the Generals. In the playoffs that included sweeps of Mississauga and Peterborough before getting swept by North Bay, Dal Colle played in all 12 games, scoring eight times and chipping in with 12 assists. Dal Colle, who turned 18 just a week before the June 27 draft, was named to the OHL second all-star team. Islanders’ GM Garth Snow was thrilled to add a talent of Dal Colle’s calibre to its young and building roster. “Drafting a player of Michael’s calibre is another building block in what is an important off-season for the organization,” he said in a press release. “We’re excited to see him develop into another key piece of our core. “Michael has top-end offensive skill, paired with two-way instincts and hockey sense, which are assets we are thrilled to add to the Islanders.” The Richmond Hill resident was select- ed seventh overall by the Generals in 2012, putting up 15-33-48 point totals in 63 games as a rookie. At the NHL draft, he didn’t have to wait as long to hear his name, selected two picks earlier, and had an inkling it was going to be the Islanders. “I kind of had a gut feeling I would go here if I were available and it worked out great,” he said. “It’s amazing, a dream come true. They are a very young team, up and coming. I’ll add to a good young, core group of guys.” Generals’ GM Roger Hunt was thrilled for Dal Colle. “As an organization we couldn’t be hap- pier to be a part of Michael’s development into one of the world’s elite players,” he said. Oshawa Generals’ Hunter Smith huge addition to Calgary OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals power for- ward Hunter Smith had to wait just over a year, but he finally got to hear his name selected at the NHL draft. Eligible for last year’s draft but passed over, Smith was selected on Saturday in the second round, 54th overall, by the Cal- gary Flames. Smith, who turns 19 in September, called it a personal victory for himself. “It means a lot, especially being a Canadian team,” he said on the Flames website of getting drafted. “Being a Cana- dian kid drafted to a Canadian team, that’s a huge honour for me.” At six-foot-seven, 220 pounds, Smith will be a good fit for the Western Confer- ence, and fits the mold of players that presi- dent of hockey operations Brian Burke and general manager Brad Treliving are looking for. “Hunter Smith is a guy that took a huge step this year, but there’s still a lot of growth yet to him,” said Treliving. “He’s still a young guy that’s going to fill out,” adding the wing- er brings more to the table than just size. In his NHL draft eligible year, 2012- 2013, Smith mustered just one assist in a season cut short to just 30 games due to injury. This past season he found his game, scoring 16 goals and adding 24 assists in 64 games. In the playoffs, he had 11 points in 12 games. Another couple of local players are the property of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings after getting drafted on Sat- urday, both in the sixth round. Courtice’s Jake Marchment, who was eligible for the 2013 draft, was taken 157th overall, while Whitby’s Matt Mistele went shortly after at 180. As a rookie in the OHL this past sea- son with the Belleville Bulls, Marchment, a centre, had 10 goals and 32 points in 57 games. Mistele, a left winger with the Plym- outh Whalers, had 18-19-37 point totals this past season. OSHAWA-- Michael Dal Colle of the Oshawa Generals, drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders, got a call from former General John Tavares welcoming him to the team. Tavares, the captain of the Islanders, was selected first overall in the 2009 NHL draft. 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