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In a surprise move, Prime Minister Ste- phen Harper named Mr. O’Toole to the cabi- net position, swearing him in during a cere- mony at Rideau Hall later that afternoon. “My real hope is that we can create an informed and respectful discussion of veter- ans’ issues in Canada,” said Mr. O’Toole in an interview Tuesday, Jan. 6. “We’re doing a lot of great things and there are some areas we could improve.” Regarding the recent closures of veterans offices across the country Mr. O’Toole has no plans on reversing those decisions, referring to the locations as administrative where his government is focused on opening new inte- grated personnel support centres and stress injury clinics. “If we’re opening offices they should be providing services directly to veterans,” he said, adding new approaches were needed to deal with mental issues facing returning veterans. “We have to evolve to meet the next generation’s needs.” Mr. O’Toole replaces Julian Fantino, who had been the target of opposition calls to either step down or be removed following a num- ber of controversies during his tenure in the position. Scott Maxwell, executive director of Wounded Warriors Canada, based out of Whitby, welcomed the move and said it was time for tone change from the government. “Mr. O’Toole, as a veteran himself, brings a wealth of knowledge to Veterans Affairs,” said Mr. Maxwell. “Just knowing him as I do, he has a deep appreciation of the issues facing our veterans and their families.” Mr. Fantino was criticized during his ten- ure as head of Veterans Affairs for decisions to close regional offices, a perceived lack of support for veterans with mental illness and several public gaffes. This is not the first time Mr. O’Toole replaced a controversial figure. He was first elected in a 2012 byelection following the resignation of former Durham MP Bev Oda. While serving as international co-opera- tion minister, Ms. Oda was criticized for her expense claims and handling of internation- al aid spending. Mr. O’Toole said he focused less on the why he was able to step into those high-pro- file roles than how he would approach them. “When there’s an opportunity that comes up, you have to figure out how you can serve,” he said. Currently Mr. O’Toole is one of only a handful of sitting members of Parliament who have served in the armed forces. He joined the military in 1991 and flew as a tacti- cal navigator on a Sea King helicopter, retir- ing in 2000. Later promoted from the backbench to parliamentary secretary to the minister of international trade less than a year after he was elected, he was regularly tapped to be the voice of the government on other issues on political talk shows. OTTAWA –- David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, congratulated Durham MP Erin O’Toole upon his swear- ing in as minister of Veterans Affairs while Prime Minister Stephen Harper looked on at a special ceremony at Rideau Hall. PMO photo by Jason Ransom • January, 2014: Mr. Fantino apologizes for arriving late to a meeting with veterans, where footage showed him in an argument with one of the vets. • May, 2014: Footage shows Mr. Fantino appearing to ignore Jenny Migneault, wife of a veteran, as she questions him while walking through Parliament. • July, 2014: Statistics Canada reports suggest that many returning soldiers face health concerns, a sense of social isolation and less financial assistance. • November, 2014: The government is criticized for claims that Veterans Affairs returned $1.1 billion in unspent funds to the federal treasury between 2006 and 2013. • November, 2014: The auditor gen- eral reports veterans can wait up to eight months to learn if they are eligible for long- term, mental-health disability benefits and that some are saddled with paperwork and unnecessarily long waits. • December, 2014: Veterans Affairs reports reveal that some of its most significant job cuts have hit the disability awards branch, the division that decides on the benefit claims of former soldiers. • January, 2015: Mr. Fantino is removed from the Veterans Affairs portfolio, replaced by Erin O’Toole. Fantino timeline 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 • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP •Accounting 1 •Accounting 1 (HURM) •Excel Introduction •French 1 •French 2 •Stock Market Investment •Landscaping your Home Classes are starting soon at the Pickering Learning Site. Courses close to home CONTINUING EDUCATION www.durhamcollege.ca/coned REGISTERNOW Federal/provincial support will help Region deal with long waiting list for social housing Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Affordable housing in Dur- ham isn’t easy to come by, but recent funding should help local residents. The provincial and federal governments recently announced they will together deliver $28.2 million in affordable hous- ing funding over five years to help low- and moderate-income households in Durham. Mary Menzies, the Region of Durham’s director of housing services, said about 5,400 households are on the waiting list for social housing in Durham, and fami- lies could be waiting at least five or six years. “For the most part seniors who are look- ing for an affordable rent will be waiting at least three to four years,” said Ms. Men- zies. The recent investment supports the construction of affordable rental housing units, repairs and improvements to exist- ing units, and rental and downpayment assistance to people in need. “Our government is committed to sup- porting initiatives and activities that help prevent and reduce poverty in Ontario,” said Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson. “This funding gives communities in the Durham Region the flexibility to address local housing priorities and better meet the needs of individuals and families who need safe, suitable and affordable hous- ing.” A portion of the funding will be dedi- cated to Aboriginal households living off- reserve, and help support other priority groups such as seniors, persons with dis- abilities and victims of domestic violence. The Region’s housing plan has four main goals: ending homelessness; afford- able rent; greater housing choice; and strong and vibrant neighbourhoods. Ms. Menzies said staff is working to put a plan into place on how to spend the lat- est funding in Durham. “We have to have an approved plan in place by the end of February,” she said. In 2012, when the Region received near- ly $15 million for affordable housing, a large portion went to building Habitat for Humanity homes and one-bedroom or bachelor units. Ms. Menzies said single people or residents without dependent children, and those who are younger than 60, are the most disadvantaged in Dur- ham. “Single people, there is no real housing option for them,” she said. They often can’t afford rental units, with market value being between $900 and $1,000. “Even seniors who just have their basic pensions are struggling to make ends meet,” said Ms. Menzies. The Region finds people living in unsuitable living arrangements, such as places with no privacy, and substandard housing such as basements that are not up to code. Sometimes, these people find themselves homeless. The Region helps to fund 90 shelter beds in Durham, and another 90 beds are funded by the Province. “I can tell you on a daily basis there is almost 90-per cent occupancy,” said Ms. Menzies. Recently the Region partnered with community agencies that will provide support services to people who are vul- nerable to becoming homeless. Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Tracy MacCharles said the funding will provide the Region with the financial support it needs to address a number of key housing needs. “From eviction prevention programs to repairs and improvements of existing units, I am confident that this portion of Ontario’s Investment in Affordable Hous- ing will help many local families live with dignity as they continue to raise them- selves out of poverty,” she said. Durham MPP Granville Anderson is pleased to see this funding that will help people in Durham access safe, affordable housing. “I feel confident the Region will use this money to meet local needs in the most efficient and effective way possible,” he said. Ms. Menzies said housing needs in Dur- ham should be addressed on a continuous basis. She recalled the Region receiving $17 million in 2009, and making repairs to 84 housing sites, but there always seems to be a need for major capital work. “While we’re happy to receive this new funding ... at the end of the day these con- tinue to be a one-time investment,” she said. The Region would like to sit down with the provincial and federal governments to discuss ongoing support to help address the Region’s housing problem. 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Come to a free information session at the e.a. lovell Centre 120 Centre street south, oshawa Term 3 starts January 28,2015 Tuesday January 13,2015 at 10 am Durham gets millions to ease affordable housing crunch HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU • Around 5,400 households are on the waiting list for social housing in Durham. 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 • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP Kindergarten,Early Years, Child Care &After School PROGRAMS Pre-Registration for Kindergarten January 13, 2015 Telephone pre-registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Great Beginnings Start at the Durham District School Board For more information regarding your child’s school designation,please contact our Property and Planning Department at: planning_department@durham.edu.on.ca or by phone 905-666-6421 or 1-800-339-6913 ext: 6421. If the number of children pre-registered for either program exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another school. We invite parents/guardians to register at their DDSB home school. DurhamDistrictschoolBoarD www.ddsb.ca To be eligible for Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years old by December 31, 2015. To be eligible for Senior Kindergarten, children must be five years old by December 31, 2015. Junior Kindergarten Before andAfter School Programsages 6 to 12 years After School Recreation Programsages 6 to 12 years Full Day Child Care Centresages 0 to 12 years Preschool Programsages 2 to 4 years Parent and Family Literacy Centresages 0 to 6 years Early Years and Child Care Summer Programsages 0 to 12 years Senior Kindergarten Ajax Schools Alexander G. Bell PS..........905-683-7368Applecroft PS.................905-428-2775Bolton C. 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Pre-Registration for September 2015 You can also find out more about the French Immersion Program by visiting us at: www.ddsb.ca Grade One French Immersion Beginning in Grade 1, the Durham District School Board offers, at no additional charge to parents,a French Immersion program for all students. To find out more about the French Immersion program, please join us at an information meeting at one of the following French Immersion schools: Cadarackque PS .......................... 905-428-2347 Southwood Park PS ..................... 905-683-5230 Frenchman’s Bay PS ................... 905-839-1131 Maple Ridge PS............................ 905-420-4103 Sir J.A. Macdonald PS ................. 905-839-1159 Unnamed North Ajax FI PS........... 905-428-6868 (Please note: the information meeting for this newschool will take place at Roméo Dallaire PS in Ajax.) All French Immersion program information meetings will be held Wednesday,February 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.Pre-registration will begin following the meeting and will be available at the school thereafter. For more information regarding your child’s school designation, please contact our Property and Planning Department via e-mail at Planning_Department@durham.edu.on.ca or by phone 905-666-6421 or 1-800-339-6913 ext. 6421. Carrier of the Week Congratulations Keenan for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS WEDNESDAYJANUARY7, 2015 Today’s Carrier of the Week is Keenan. Keenan is a firm believer that hard work pays off. 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Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, LMA. All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions 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 • Ja n u r a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 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 Looking back on a busy 2014 Last week marks six months since the provincial election, and as the year comes to a close, so has my first session as your representative at Queen’s Park. Since the summer I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and organizations across Oshawa. I’ve partnered with local service providers to host an affordable housing roundtable, worked with our cutting edge post-secondary institutions to look for solutions to local youth unemployment and underemployment, and advocated for countless indi- viduals who have come to visit my office. I continue to be amazed by the depth of engagement and activity we have in our community every day. At Queen’s Park, New Democrats have fought to hold the government to account by giving a voice to all Ontarians. We’ve called for a universal affordable childcare program, defended dental coverage for low- income families, and when the government attempt- ed to privatize our public assets and public services, we reminded them that Ontario is not for sale. The fight isn’t over yet and we will continue to hold the government’s feet to the fire in the New Year. I am also pleased to serve as the NDP pensions critic. Over the past six months I’ve met with count- less experts and stakeholders on this issue, and demanded that the government focus not only on future pensioners, but protect existing pensions as well, such as General Motors’ pensioners here in Dur- ham Region. After all, retirement security isn’t just about prom- ising a benefit; it’s also about ensuring that benefit is delivered. All Ontarians deserve the right to retire with dignity, and I will do everything I can to defend that right. As you can see, it was a busy summer and a bus- tling fall, and as I continue to learn from each new experience I am reminded of what an honour it is to represent our community. It is my job to ensure that Oshawa’s voice is heard, so I am here to listen and here to help. Please don’t hesitate to call, or stop by my office. We are available by phone at (905) 723- 2411 and further contact information and updates are available at jenniferfrench.ca. I look forward to con- tinuing to work together in the New Year, and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. -- Jennifer French is MPP for Oshawa. Jennifer French Oshawa MPP Reflecting Mind your valuables when out and about To the editor: On the morning of Nov. 18, 2014 my coat was stolen at the Pickering Town Centre while I was doing my walking exercise before the mall opens. People leave their coats on benches because there are no lockers. I reported the theft to security and was told mine was the third coat stolen recently and that the security cameras were not working. There is no signage stating that the mall is not responsible for lost or stolen items. I was not looking to have my coat replaced but it would be helpful if peo- ple were warned about the possibility of theft. On one recent morning I counted more than 20 coats still being left on benches. When the mall was renovated the lockers were removed leaving no place to secure your belongings. Heather Colegate Pickering Building affordable housing in Durham Everyone deserves a safe, comfortable home and a roof over their head they can afford without having to forgo other necessities, such as groceries. Unfortunately, the reality is much dif- ferent in Durham, with more than 5,000 households on a waiting list for social hous- ing. In particular, single individuals under the age of 60 without dependents are the most disadvantaged demographic in Dur- ham when it comes to finding affordable shelter. News that the provincial and federal gov- ernments are together providing $28.2 mil- lion in funding over five years for affordable housing in Durham came as welcome news for the social service agencies that are most cognizant of demand versus supply and the daily struggles many residents face. Seniors challenged to make ends meet on basic pensions, waiting five or six years for affordable housing units, people living in substandard basement units not up to code and homeless people turning to beds in shelters are our reality. When the funding is delivered to Durham Region, there won’t be any trouble spending it. Officials will sit down and have an approved spending plan in place by the end of February, said Mary Menzies, the Region of Durham’s director of housing services. The grain of salt that comes with such announcements is that, amidst the grati- tude and genuine welcoming of such gov- ernment funding, the unspoken truth is that the money won’t be enough to eradi- cate the need, and it won’t be enough to help everyone. Ms. Menzies points out housing needs in Durham should be addressed on a contin- uous basis. She recalled the Region receiv- ing $17 million in 2009, and making repairs to 84 housing sites, but said there always seems to be a need for major capital work. “While we’re happy to receive this new funding....at the end of the day these con- tinue to be a one-time investment,” she said. And therein lies the rub. A long-term vision to provide safe, affordable housing for all income levels in Ontario, with regu- lar funding to Durham, could help create a blueprint to build a better future for fami- lies and individuals of all ages. Ms. Menzies says the Region would like to sit down with the provincial and fed- eral governments to discuss ongoing sup- port to help address the Region’s housing problem. A meeting of the minds to prevent homelessness and poverty could build a solid foundation for generations ahead. The stories we tell As a little boy, probably in Grade 2 or 3, possibly even as soon as we could print a sentence, I remember we were asked to do ‘compositions’, essentially, a fancy word for writing a story. Surprisingly, I don’t remem- ber anyone balking at this task. I think most of us actually enjoyed the chance to share our thoughts. Personally, I was over the moon. I loved doing it. The only thing I loved more than writing a story was get- ting to read it out loud and making my class- mates laugh. Even at seven or eight years old, that was heaven. As my education pro- gressed, however, they began to take all the fun out of writing. Compositions went away completely or, worse, became something called essays. And, for some reason, nobody wanted to hear anyone read ‘The Use of Financial Metaphor in The Great Gatsby’ or ‘Revisionist Art Under Stalin’ or ‘Hitler’s Reign of Terror’…however funny they were. Still, an actor has to act, a painter has to paint and a writer has to write. Soon, like a poorly dammed river, my creative juic- es began seeking other, sometimes inap- propriate outlets. I remember handing in Grade 13 biology and chemistry papers with such fanciful titles as ‘Ribonucleic Acid – What a Trip!’, ‘The Valence Problem – When Electrons Sleep Around’ and ‘The Golgi Apparatus – Dirty Secrets of Your Mitochon- d r i a ’. Thank God I was blessed with teachers who not only had a sense of humour but who actually encouraged this kind of stuff. I was an adolescent artist looking for an out- let but I was still an adolescent with all of the attendant fears, insecurities and self-esteem issues that come with the territory. A harsh word or even an off-handed criticism from anyone in authority might have set me back eons from where I needed to be. Looking back and, more importantly, hav- ing witnessed the journey of my own two children through the education system, I realize I grew up in a very fortunate time and place. My kids never brought home sto- ries. As a meddling, self-unemployed artist, I was very much involved in their schooling and I don’t recall them ever being asked to write anything fanciful or fun, not for a mark or something quantifiable, but just for the heck of it. Somewhere along the line things became all about grades, maths, sciences and keeping up with the Japanese, Finns or whoever was racking up the highest GPAs at the time. I lament that greatly. Because I think one of the things human beings do best, in fact one of the things we are anthropological- ly hard-wired to do, is tell stories. I believe we are all storytellers and artists. And it’s something that will not lie dormant within us. Witness the remarkable proliferation of Tweets, texts and Facebook posts. Boiled down to their essence, these are mostly peo- ple writing and, more to the point, sharing their stories. And, just like my high school biology ‘The Real Story of the Ascending Colon – Now It Can Be Told!’ series, some folks are still Tweeting, texting and posting in eye-rollingly inappropriate ways. But at least they are doing so. Writers have to write. Storytellers have to tell their stories. Next to the Golgi Apparatus, it’s one of the very best things about being a human. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 Top Diet Tips Let’s Talk Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Poll JUSTICE? Our readers lit up Facebook last week after we posted information on a judge’s ruling regarding an OPP constable’s actions that resulted in a ‘Good Samaritan’ being injured when she tried to assist an assault victim. Here’s what people were saying: 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 • Ja n u r a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 7 AP Jenny Patterson: What a disturbing story. Why can’t this woman sue the cop personally for her injuries? Take him to court. What kind of man (for- get cop) hits a woman to begin with? Anti-fraud officials were in Durham recently to give local seniors tips on protecting their finances. Have you ever been scammed? I’m not sure. I hope not.35% Yes, it was a hard lesson.31% Never have, never will. 34% Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer BEHIND THE LENS OSHAWA -- It was a windy and rainy day and I needed a weather picture. I waited at a busy pedestrian intersection waiting for an umbrella to malfunction and I didn’t have to wait long. RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND Heather Lyman O’Brien: That OPP officer should be charged and relieved of his duties..this is disgust- ing that Police officers get away with this brutality.... Susan Jones: The SIU found no reasonable grounds to charge him?! This does not sound like reasonable force for the situation. Obviously this process is biased and broken and needs to be revisited. Carole Thajer: Why do you refer to the ruling as scathing? She was justly released of these charges. An idiot could see that. This is only a half victory. The officer needs to be made responsible for his despicable actions. Steve Fleming: Regardless of the truth, if this cop can’t subdue a lone woman without beating the crap out of her he should consider a career change. Too little oversight and excessive use of force-seems to be a trend. Jennifer Hazzard Lewis: I hope she receives the justice that she deserves. Why does a police officer not have to hand over his notes? Debbie Chennell: And we won- der why people do not want to get involved when they witness someone being assaulted . John DeVos: Why does everyone believe her story there is two sides and maybe the SIU got the right story. 1. Drink plenty of water 2. Be choosy about nighttime snacks 3. Enjoy your favourite foods in moderation 4. Eat several mini-meals during the day 5. Eat protein at every meal 6. 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He wasn’t seen again until the spring, when his body was found washed up on the shore of Lake Ontario. “Sometimes random people will just come up to you or they’ll say, ‘I’m so sorry,’ and I’m like, ‘You didn’t do anything.’ It’s just weird,’” said Bettina, 18, her eyes falling to the floor as she sat next to her mother, Kirsten, at their Whitby home one year later. The family, which also includes the couple’s 21-year-old daughter Katja, has tried to pick up the pieces since March when Mr. Bouch- er’s body was discovered. Cause of death remains unknown; a post-mortem exami- nation revealed no signs of foul play and the results of a toxicology report failed to offer any clues as to what happened. “They can’t determine a thing. They could determine that there are no traces of cocaine but we knew that,” said Ms. Boucher, with a laugh, recalling her husband’s wholesome nature and passion for fitness. “It’s nonsense. Nothing makes sense.” Ms. Boucher, who taught math at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax, said she hasn’t returned to work and isn’t sure if she will. Instead, she’s been spending her time resur- recting some of her old hobbies that fell by the wayside while she was focused on her career. She plays the piano and organ, lead- ing the choir at her church in Pickering, and has also rediscovered her love of sewing and quilting. “I just decided I have to take it slow and if I want to do nothing one day, I’ll just do nothing one day,” she said. “I’ve tried to learn how to relax a little bit more because I was stressed out at work too, like most teachers I suppose, and just kind of say, ‘Well, what do you want to do?’ and do it.” Bettina is currently working toward a dou- ble degree in mathematics at the University of Waterloo and business administration at Wilfrid Laurier University. She said she keeps busy to avoid letting her mind wander. “If I’m really sad, I just need to be around someone else. I’ll go over to my friend’s house. I think that’s really the only thing that helps, or I’ll go see my sister ... I would say running helps but sometimes that just makes you think even more.” The Bouchers were married for 21 years and travelled the world together on bicy- cles, visiting numerous countries with their girls. Katja’s cover photo on Facebook is of Mr. Boucher posing with a bicycle against a serene backdrop. On the page, the University of Waterloo stu- dent describes her father as one of her best friends and expresses her gratitude for the important lessons he taught her. “He taught me to truly love and appreciate nature and about the importance of exercise,” she wrote. “He taught me how to let things go, move on and see the positive side to any situation ... most importantly he taught me to love life and to be happy every single day, and in my opinion that is the most valuable gift a dad could ever give his daughter.” Bettina said one of the things she’ll miss most about her father is the three-week-long ski trips they’d take together every year dur- ing the Christmas holidays. They had just returned from a venture up to Blue Mountain the weekend before he went missing. “We’d get up really early and go skiing and it was just so nice up there,” she said, adding she hasn’t gone since. “It would just be the two of us at our cottage for so long. We’d get home from skiing at 6 and he’d make some- thing for dinner like pizza or lasagna every night. Then we’d just be watching TV and go to bed early. It was just our routine.” In an eBook on Mr. Boucher’s disappear- ance released this past summer by veteran journalist and private investigator Ann Brock- lehurst, suicide was pointed to as the most likely scenario. The Mysterious Death of Jef- frey Boucher offers a detailed account of the events surrounding his disappearance and provides insight into his personality, daily life and relationships, based on interviews with family, friends and colleagues. The eBook also addresses a rumour that cropped up during the search for Mr. Bouch- er regarding a large sum of money found in his desk at work. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board later said the money found was for a school ski trip he was organizing. Ms. Boucher said she stands by her origi- nal gut feeling that her husband did not die by suicide. She noted a similar case involving 49-year-old Toronto teacher Douglas Queen, who was found dead in Lake Ontario this past March, three days after he was reported miss- ing. A rumour had circulated connecting Mr. Queen to an incident that had occurred at school the day he vanished. The coroner’s report ruled out suicide and suggested he likely slipped and hit his head, but people still drew their own conclusions, said Ms. Bouch- er. “What they found was that he had hit his head and so all these people were thinking he committed suicide when, in fact, it was called an accident,” she said. The case stood out for Ms. Boucher, who went to high school with Mr. Queen and she’s written to his twin brother to offer her sup- port. “It just hit me that you know, Jeff could have done the same thing. He could have gone down somewhere to think about the sit- uation (at school) and you don’t know what happened. You have no idea.” On the anniversary of Mr. Boucher’s disap- pearance, Ms. Boucher said she plans to head down to the pier in Whitby near where his body was found. “I’m going to take some of his ashes; I figure he doesn’t want to stay in the house all the time.” She said she’s accepted that their lives will never be the same and they may never know the truth. “It’s no use trying to break your head over it; you can’t change anything ... what I say to myself is happiness comes from within. I create my own happiness so I try to enjoy little things in life.” JEFFREY BOUCHER remembered WHITBY -- (Clockwise from top left) Jeffrey Boucher and his wife Kirsten in a Facebook photo. • Jeffrey Boucher, a 52-year-old Whitby father of two, Bowmanville High School teacher, and an avid jogger went missing after police believe he went for his usual morning run on January 13, 2014. His body was found in the spring. • Jeffrey Boucher and his wife, Kirsten, and daughters Katja and Bettina, travelled extensively together. See previous stories of Jeffrey Boucher’s disappearance, police investigation and subsequent discovery of his body at durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP In March 2012,The Regional Municipality of Durham completed a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to implement roadway modifications within three “transit priority opportunity areas”along Highway 2 (Kingston Rd.) for the first stage of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)service in Ajax and Pickering. The Class EA recommended the widening of Highway 2 for dedicated transit in curb lanes with buffered on-road bicycle lanes. The Addendum is being placed on public record for review in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Subject to comments received as a result of this notice, the Region intends to proceed with construction of this project in stages. The Addendum is available for review at the following locations during normal business hours until Feb.9,2015: Clerk's Office Durham Region 605 Rossland Rd.E. Whitby, ON Clerk's Office Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Ave.S. Ajax,ON Clerk’s Office City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering,ON Ajax Library Main Branch 55 Harwood Ave.S. Ajax, ON Pickering Library Central Library One The Esplanade Pickering,ON The Addendum, Environmental Study Report and other study information is available on-line at www.durhambrt.ca. Please direct any comments, questions or concerns to the Region’s Project Coordinator, David Dunn.If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved through discussion with The Region of Durham, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order). Anyone wishing to request a Part II Order of the Highway 2 Transit Priority Measures Class EA Addendum must submit a written request by Feb.9,2015 to the Minister at the address below, with copies sent to the Regional Clerk and the Project Coordinator. Please note, only the proposed modifications noted in the Addendum are subject to review. Honourable Glen R. Murray Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Ferguson Block,77 Wellesley St. W.,11th Floor, Toronto,ON M7A 2T5 minister.moecc@ontario.ca Deborah Bowen - Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd.E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 clerks@durham.ca David Dunn, P.Eng.- Rapid Transit Office The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd.E. Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 david.dunn@durham.ca 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. If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102, ext.3422. The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668 -7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca www.durhamregiontransit.com www.durhambrt.ca HIGHW AY 2 TR ANSIT PRIORITY ME ASURES CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORTNOTICEOFFILING OF ADDENDUM OFICETON NLIIF MDUENDD AF OG WORKS DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT 7 An Addendum to the Highway 2 Transit Priority Measures Class EA has been completed to achieve the modifications described below: Whites Rd. 6 lanes at Hwy 2 Liverpool Rd. Southbound right turning lane Westney Rd. 6 lanes at Hwy 2 CN Bridge to Pine Creek Widen Hwy 2 for bus-only and bicycle lanes 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 • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 12 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 One last hurrah for Pickering High School basketball team Trip to Texas included tournament, visit by Cory Joseph Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- While a loss in the OFSAA champi- onship game came in disappointing fash- ion for the Pickering High School girls’ bas- ketball team, it didn’t end the time togeth- er for the players. That officially came during the Christmas holidays, when a trip to Texas to compete in the Sandra Meadows Classic tourna- ment in Duncanville gave the team one last chance to play together. “I’ve been on trips before with other teams in the past,” said head coach Mike Gordensky, who headed up the excursion for 21 people that began Boxing Day. “It’s just a great experience for the girls and a little bit for them for recruiting purposes. “These girls have been together for three years, so it was a last hurrah for them.” Prior to heading to Duncanville on Dec. 29 for the start of the tournament, the team’s first three days included staying in San Antonio. First stop was to take in a practice and tour the facilities of the Uni- versity of Texas women’s team, ranked No. 3 in the country, followed by spend- ing some time that evening with Picker- ing’s Cory Joseph, a member of the defend- ing NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. A Q and A in the hotel with the NBA guard followed, with an opportunity to try on his championship ring. A trip to the San Antonio against Houston game was included, with an opportunity to go down on the court after the game and a tour of the Spurs’ locker room provided by Joseph followed. As for the basketball, Pickering lost its opening game, won the next two, and then lost in the consolation semifinals. “Our biggest problem was we hadn’t played or practised in a month,” said Gor- densky, whose team was on the court the last time competitively at OFSAA in November. “Down there they are in mid-season or beginning of season. We were not in bas- ketball shape. Some of my girls hadn’t even touched a ball since OFSAA. We struggled with the basics of basketball.” While Pickering didn’t enjoy the same success in Texas as it did back home -- winning three tournament titles, a LOSSA championship, OFSAA provincial final and registering a 33-2 record -- the team did manage to impress organizers enough that an invitation to attend next year’s tourna- ment was extended. “I think everybody was shocked that Canadians can actually play basketball,” said Gordensky. “Realistically, if we were in mid-season form, we would have won all four games. The month off really hurt us.” Gordensky added that the tournament was heavily recruited, with as many as 120 NCAA coaches in attendance. As many as four players on the Pickering roster received some interest from recruiters in attendance. AJAX -- Members of the Pickering High School girls’ basketball team got together with alumnus Cory Joseph following a game between his San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. Submitted photo Oshawa Generals get what they were looking for in trades Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals GM Roger Hunt wanted to go shopping while the shelves were still full, and in doing so, got exactly what he wanted. The Generals added three key pieces through trades to a lineup that was already ranked the best in the Canadian Hockey League. But with the Jan. 9 trade deadline approaching, Hunt wanted to be proactive in improving his hockey club, instead of being reactive to what other teams did and left scrambling to make moves of equal value. “(The trades) were something that were certainly talked about for a long time,” he said. “They gained momentum just days prior to them happening. “The idea was to do it even earlier, but they didn’t gain momentum until they got clos- er. If it was my choice and my choice only, I would have done it earlier. You don’t want to get caught with what’s left. We got the guys we targeted. There’s other good players in the league and some of the guys we got were guys we targeted from the start.” In the first deal over the Christmas holi- days, the Generals acquired forward Brent Pedersen from the Kitchener Rangers in exchange for a pair of second-round picks, a third-round pick and a couple of conditional picks. Pedersen was a fifth-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013. On Jan. 1, Hunt pulled the trigger on a deal with the London Knights, obtaining forward Michael McCarron and overage defenceman Dakota Mermis in exchange for Cliff Pu, Josh Sterk and draft picks. McCarron was a first- round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2013. “With Michael and Dakota, they both played in a Memorial Cup, Dakota in two,” said Hunt of the experience level that has been added. “(Pedersen) is a guy I know per- sonally. They are all good people and they are all talented players. The Generals travel to Kingston Friday. First figure skating competition of season for Pickering club KESWICK -- Members of the Pickering Skating Club participated in the first com- petition of the season, the Keswick Invita- tional Skate 2014. Individual results are as follows: Gold medal -- Emily Weightman, STAR 4 free skate 13 and over, group 2. Silver medal -- Faith Lewis, introductory interpretive, group 1; Cassie Nielson, intro- ductory interpretive, group 3. Bronze medal -- Faith Lewis, STAR 4 free skate U13, group 4; Riley Sawyer, introduc- tory interpretive, group 3; Emily Weight- man, introductory interpretive, group 2. Honourable mention -- Phoebe Gatsis, 5th place pre-introductory interpretive, group 2; Cassie Nielson, 5th place STAR 5 free skate 13 and over, group 4; Riley Saw- yer, 6th place STAR 5 free skate 13 and over, group 5; Brooke Farrell, 7th place, intro- ductory interpretive, Group 2. Ribbon events Gold standard -- Lauren Balke, STAR 2 free skate, group 12; Stephanie Hinter- meister, STAR 2 free skate, group 12; Emily Weightman, STAR 4 elements, group 3. Silver standard -- Lauren Balke, STAR 2 elements, group 1; Phoebe Gatsis, STAR 2 elements, group 3; Phoebe Gatsis, STAR 2 free skate, group 12; Emily Guan, STAR 1 free skate, group 20; Stephanie Hinter- meister, STAR 2 elements, group 3; Cassie Nielson, STAR 5 elements, group 3. Bronze standard -- Faith Lewis, STAR 4 elements, group 2. The next competition the skaters will be participating in is the Winter Glitters in January in Richmond Hill. 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Log on to: durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP Ethel Baker (nee Dewars) January 23, 1923 - December 31, 2014 - Peacefully at Caressant Care, Lindsay in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Baker (1994). Close friend of the late Harvey Bunker (2013). Dear mother of Barbara, Nancy (Frank Davies), Marjory (Rick Haugh), Fred (predeceased) (Connie surviving) and Greg (Sheila). Ethel was one of nine children and is survived by her twin sister Edith Reid. She will be sadly missed by her 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by granddaughter Jennifer and baby James. Mom was the matriarch of the family, the glue that held us all together. Special thanks to all the staff at Caressant Care who took such good care of our mom. The family received friends at Parker Funeral Home, 19 Moose Road, Lindsay on Sunday, January 4th, 2015. Memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated. Interment in the spring at Gelert Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerfuneralhome.ca It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Tonnie Helmer on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the age of 77, after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Beloved wife of Dolf for 55 wonderful years. Cherished mother to James (Gail), Debby and Cynthia (Charles). Survived by her brother Bob Kuiper (Julie). Adored Aunt to Stacey Sgorlon, and not to forget, her adored "Furry Grandchildren" Lilliee, Zoey, Pebbles, Chrissy, Mollie and Maggy. Tonnie will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her. Family and friends are welcomed to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME at 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, ON, (905) 428-8488, for a visitation on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 11AM-1PM. Memorial Service will begin at 1PM in the chapel. 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