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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_02_22® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM trattoria 905-492-6363 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2017 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY29 FEBRUARY05 MARCH11 APRIL01 MAY25 JUNE14 JULY08 AUGUST21 SEPTEMBER02 OCTOBER13 NOVEMBER27 DECEMBER07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- From left Surinder Kumar, Sukhwant Singh, Steve Johnston, and Mandeep Bakshi, taxi driv- ers in the City of Pickering, are upset that Uber drivers do not pay fees to the City, whereas all licensed taxis must pay $3,600 in annual fees to the City. Kumar was among the drivers who attended the Pickering budget meeting to share his concerns. Uber getting a free ridein Pickering, say taxi drivers Cab drivers cough up $3,600 annually to the City; Uber drivers pay nothing Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Taxi drivers are asking the city to put the breaks on Uber operators getting a free ride in Pickering. They say it’s unfair that Uber drivers don’t have to pay any licencing fees, while cab drivers pay up annually to the city. “What we’re asking is for Uber to be charged the same fees as us,” said Rapid Taxi driver Steve Johnston. He was one of five taxi driv- ers who attended the Pickering budget meeting on Feb. 16, and one of three who spoke about the unfairness of licencing fees. Cab drivers pay around $3,600 each year to the city; Uber drivers pay nothing. See PICKERING page 3 1822 Whites Rd. 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A grey Pontiac G5 was westbound on Taunton Road when it collided with a white Mercedes SUV, also travelling west. A five-year-old passenger in the G5 was seriously injured and air-lifted to a Toron- to trauma hospital. The 58-year-old driver of the G5 and three other passengers in the vehicle were transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries, as was the 56-year-old driver of the Mercedes SUV. The road was closed for several hours while police investigated. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has more information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5226 or make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 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The annual costs include a taxi plate licence for $2,000, and $1,000 for a clean air cab plate licence. “We must pay lots of fees to get a licence to make a half-decent living. They don’t,” said Flash Taxi driver Mandeep Bakshi. The executive committee did pass the taxi fees as part of the budget, but chief administrative officer Tony Prevedel said staff will prepare a report on how to address the issue at a meeting before summer break. “The real challenge is enforcement,” said city solicitor Paul Biogini. Johnston said it has been a concern of the drivers for years, and he’s willing to work with the city to help crack down on the Uber drivers, who do not identify themselves on the cars they drive. “We already have 50 licence plates,” he said. As it is, taxi drivers just cannot compete, he said. “We’re losing our revenues. We’re losing drivers and we just need to have a fair and equal playing field. If we don’t pay our fees, the city of Pickering will pull our plates.” In Toronto, Uber is regulated. Mississau- ga is also looking into regulating the com- pany. Flash Taxi driver Surinder Kumar said the fact Uber drivers do not pay the city is unfair to Pickering taxpayers as well. Kumar said there are around 100 to 200 Uber drivers in Pickering. “We love competition,” he said. He said it would be unfair to outlaw Uber, but feels they should also have to pay the fees and be regulated. Biogini said Uber operators are breaking municipal bylaws, operating as a taxi com- pany without a licence. But rather than ban it, staff’s approach is to adopt a policy. “We want to do that in lock-step with other municipalities,” he said. PICKERING from page 1 Pickering cab drivers look for fairness from City council executive committee passes lowest budget increase in 17 years Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The average Pickering tax- payer can expect to pay an extra $40.40 on their tax bill this year. That’s based on a home valued at $423,149. The City of Pickering’s executive committee approved a 2.69-per cent property tax increase at the budget meeting on Feb. 16. Compared to other Durham municipali- ties, "We're in the middle," said treasurer Stan Karwowski. “Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve delivered us a budget that is both historic and progres- sive,” Mayor Dave Ryan said to staff. “Historic because it’s the lowest budget increase in 17 years. And it’s progressive because it still pro- vides a vision and strong foundation for the next decade of growth as our city continues to evolve.” Pickering chief administrative officer Tony Prevedel said assessment growth is currently low. “But that’s about to change as we build out north Pickering, especially as we attract employment lands growing on the Highway 407 corridor," he said. The committee approved $2.5 million to purchase land for future economic develop- ment activity near Highway 407. Although the committee only passed the 2017 line items, the budget outlines a capital plan up to 2021. “The budget today is labelled 2017, but when we were preparing the base document we were looking out three to five years because we’re on the cusp of tremen- dous growth, particularly in north Pickering,” said Prevedel. The committee approved a $200 tax break for seniors and people with disabilities. The seniors' snow removal program will see an increase of $5 for a total of $35, to be put into effect in the fall. The increase reflects a two-year fee freeze and higher costs from the service provider. The big item in the capital budget is $23.6 million for a new operations centre on Clem- ents Road. Road projects are costing $5.7 million, with the largest being the full road recon- struction of Westney Road from Eighth Con- cession Road to Ninth Concession Road, costing $1.8 million. Mitchell Bridge is also being rehabilitated for $1 million. This bridge is located on Seventh Concession Road, west of Sideline 32, over the Reesor Creek. Council approved $900,000 for the Rota- ry Frenchman’s Bay West Park and area. The proposed work includes reconstruction of Beachfront Promenade (from West Shore Boulevard to the board launch), pedestrian walkways, lighting, signage and trailhead for the waterfront trail. The project will only pro- ceed if the city receives federal funding. Pickering Museum Village will receive $112,000 for renovations, which include new gates, security improvements and a roof replacement. Prevedel explained the city’s vision for a downtown, which could include the pro- posed library expansion, a seniors centre, a room for youth, an arts centre and city hall. The committee approved hiring a consultant for this project. “I’m planting the seed for this project,” Prevedel said. The city approved most of the grant requests, which totalled $164,000. This included $9,000 toward Durham West Arts Centre programming, $25,000 to the Envi- ronmental Stewardship Pickering Program and $75,000 to the Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority for the Petticoat Creek Facility’s Interactive Water Play area. The city turned down a request by Land Over Landings for $9,650 to help it and part- ner Green Durham Association hire consul- tants to undergo a study considering agricul- tural and economic tourism opportunities on the lands designated for a potential airport. “They didn’t meet the criteria of the grant application,” said Karwowski. The budget included seven new full-time and part-time positions, which included two firefighters. The budget will come before council on Feb. 27 for final approval. Pickering residents can expect 2.69% tax hike du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 4 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 5 P ToprovideopportunitiesforgreaterresidentialintensificationwithintheCityCentreandallowdevelopmenttorespondefficientlytochangingdemandsinunitsize,theCityisproposingtorevisethePickeringOfficialPlanbyremovingthemaximumresidentialdensityof570dwellingspernethectarethatappliestoalllandswithintheCityCentre. Apublicopenhouseonproposed Amendment29 tothePickeringOfficialPlanwillbehostedbystaffonMonday,February27,2017from6:00pmto7:00pmintheMainFloorLobbyofthePickeringCityHall. AlsojoinstaffastheypresentanInformationReportandtheproposedamendmenttothePlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeonMonday,March6,2017at7:00pm,PickeringCityHall. CopiesoftheReportandtheproposedamendmentwillbeavailableonorafterFebruary15,2017attheofficeoftheCityClerkbetween8:30amand4:30pm,MondaytoFriday,oratpickering.ca/devapp. CommentsontheproposedamendmentmustbesubmittedtotheCityClerkonorbeforeMarch13,2017.IfapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityofPickeringbeforetheCounciladoptstheproposedofficialplan,thepersonorpublicbody:i)isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltotheOntarioMunicipalBoard;andii)maynotbeadded asapartytothehearingofanappealbeforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionoftheBoard,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisionsregardingthisapplication,youmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheCityClerk,CorporateServicesDepartment,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ONL1V6K7. Formoreinformationcontact:JeffBrooks,Manager,Policy&Geomatics905.420.4617 citydev@pickering.ca Proposed Amendment 29 to the Pickering Official Plan Notice of Study CommencementClaremont Drainage Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) TheStudy TheCityofPickeringisundertakingaStudytocompleteacomprehensiveanalysisofthedrainagesystem,identifydeficienciesanddevelopacomprehensivedrainagemanagementstrategyfortheHamletofClaremont.TheStudyAreaisshownintheKeyMapbelow.AmecFosterWheelerEnvironment&InfrastructurehasbeenretainedbytheCityofPickeringtocompletetheClaremontDrainagePlan. TheProcess ThestudywillbeconductedinaccordancewithApproach#2forMasterPlans,asoutlinedintheMunicipalEngineersAssociation’s,MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment(EA)(October2000,amended2007,2011and2015).TheStudyisintendedtoaddressthefirsttwophasesoftheMasterPlanClassEAprocess,andconsultationwithstakeholders(publicandagencies)willbeakeycomponentoftheStudy.PublicInformationCentres(PICs)willbeheldtodiscussmattersrelatedtothestudy,includingproblems,opportunities,alternativesolutions,evaluationcriteria,environmentalimpactsandmitigationmeasures.PICdatesanddetailswillbeadvertisedastheStudyprogresses. Comments ThisNoticeofStudyCommencementisbeingissuedtonotifythestakeholdersoftheprojectandinvitecomment.CommentsandinformationregardingtheStudywillbemaintainedforreferencethroughouttheprojectandwillbecomepartofpublicrecord.TheinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheEnvironmentalAssessmentActoriscollectedandmaintainedforthepurposeofcreatingarecordthatisavailabletothegeneralpublicasdescribedins.37ofthe FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.Personalinformationyousubmitwillbecomepartofapublicrecordthatisavailabletothegeneralpublicunlessyourequestthatyourpersonalinformationremainconfidential. PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice.Failure toreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyourresponsibilityforthe paymentoftaxesandpenalty. DidYouKnowThatYouCanPayYourPropertyTaxesOnline? Thisissetupthroughyour bankinginstitution.SelectCity ofPickeringasthe“payee”anduseyour19digitrollnumberas theaccountnumber.Onmostbanksiteswearelistedas “Pickering-Taxes.”Pleasecontactyourfinancialinstitution forassistance. Pleaseallowfivedaysbeforetheduedateforyourelectronic paymenttoreachouroffice.Yourtaxaccountiscreditedwhen paymentisreceivedatouroffice,notthedayfundsarewithdrawn fromyourbankaccountorbythepost-markeddateonyour envelope. LatePaymentFee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxesonthe firstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,aslongas thetaxesremainunpaid.Thepenaltyandinterestratesaresetby CityBy-laws,pursuanttothe OntarioMunicipalAct.TheCitydoes nothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyandinterestcharges. 2017 Interim PropertyTax Bill is due February 27, 2017 CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.877.420.4666 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.caDownload Our App! Stay up-to-date on road works, receive important broadcasts, learn about upcoming Council meetings, and events, report a problem, and more! pickering.ca/pingstreet Or i g i n a l a r t b y J u d i t h J e w e r @PickeringEvents 905.420.4620 Artists and Performers Wanted The 2017 show will take place Saturday, May 27 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in Esplanade Park, behind City Hall Now accepting applications for artists, artisans and performers. Deadline to apply is April 6, 2017. Sign up today! Visit pickering.ca/artfest for details! Artfest on the Esplanade Artfest on the Esplanade #IAMONTARIO Youth Arts Showcase #IAMONTARIOYouth Arts Showcase pickering.ca/150 @PickeringEvents Date Meeting/Location Time February22 HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommitteeCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm February23 PickeringLibraryBoardCentralBranch 7:00pm February27 CouncilMeetingCityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm February28 PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisoryCommitteeCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm March6 ExecutiveCommitteeCityHall–CouncilChambers 2:00pm March6 Planning&DevelopmentCommitteeCityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Public Notice OnMarch13,2017,aby-lawwillbeconsideredbyCouncilto stop-upandclosethefollowingroadallowancesaspublichighwayanddeemthemsurplustotheneedsoftheCity. PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots30and31, Concession5,beingParts7,11,12and13,Plan40R-28736; PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots28and29, Concession5,beingParts1to6,Plan40R-28736; RoadAllowancebetweenLots26and27,Concession5; PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots24and25,Concession5,beingParts3,4and5,Plan40R-28739andPartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots24and25, Concession5,beingPart3,Plan40R-29474; RoadAllowancebetweenLots22and23,Concession5; PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots20and21,Concession5,beingParts1to4,Plan40R-28743; PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots20and21,Concession4,beingPart7,Plan40R-28738; RoadAllowancebetweenLots22and23,Concession4; PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots24and25,Concession4,beingPart1,Plan40R-28737;and PartoftheRoadAllowancebetweenLots22and23,Concession3,beingParts1and2,Plan40R-28740. TheplansshowingthelandsaffectedmaybeviewedintheofficeoftheCityClerkoftheCityofPickering. Anypersonwhoclaimshisorherlandswillbeprejudiciallyaffectedbytheby-lawandwhowishestobeheard,inperson,orbyhisorhercounsel,shouldcontacttheundersignedonorbeforenoononMarch10,2017. DebbieShieldsCityClerkPickeringCivicComplexOneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7905.420.4611 TO W N O F A J A X CI T Y O F M A R K H A M Legend Road Allowances for Closure Seaton BR O C K R O A D AL T O N A R O A D WH I T E S R O A D HIGHWAY 7 HIGHWAY 407 TAUNTON ROAD Forfurtherinformationonthisprojectpleasecontact: IrinaMarouchko,P.Eng.WaterResourcesEngineerCityofPickeringOneTheEsplanadePickering,ONL1V6K7T.905.420.4660ext2072imarouchko@pickering.ca SteveChipps,P.Eng.ConsultantProjectManagerAmecFosterWheelerEnvironment&Infrastructure 3215NorthServiceRoad,Burlington,ONL7N3G2T.905.335.2353steve.chipps@amecfw.com Exhibitors Wanted for Petapolooza – Pickering’s PetTrade Show Introducingabrandnew,fast&friendly OnlineRegistrationSystemthisspring. Hello ActiveNet!Thisnewsystemallowsusersto browse,search,andregisterforprograms&activitiesquickly andeasilyfromtheirmobiledeviceorcomputer. Searchby keyword,age,day,time,location,andmore. TogetstartedyoumustCreateanAccount. Thisisabrandnewregistrationsystemsoprevious registrationaccountswillnolongerwork. 1 Startbyaccessingournewregistrationsite: ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofpickering 2 ClickCreateanAccountandfollowthestepbystep instructions. 3 OnceyourhavecreatedyourActiveNetaccount, youarereadytoregisterforprogramsandactivities. Ifyouhaveanyquestionscontact ProgramRegistration: 905.420.4621 registration@pickering.ca Spring&SummerCityServices&LeisureGuide willbeonlineandinCityfacilitiesMarch6. Registrationstarts March21forAquaticsPrograms March23forFitness,Leisure&CampsPrograms pickering.ca/cityguide Unique, Fant-abulous, & Sense-ational Birthday Parties at Pickering MuseumVillage 905.683.8401 pickering.ca/museum MarchBreakisjustaroundthecorner RegisterNowforCamp Campsstartat4yrsofage,withchoicesforyouthupto15yrs. March13-17 We’llfillyourchild’sweekwithactivity,excitement&fun! pickering.ca/camps 905.420.4621ThisNoticeissuedonFebruary22,2017 SaturdayMay13,2017 10:00am–4:00pmPickeringLeashFreeArea–GrandValleyPark(Concession3,westofValleyFarmRd). Wearelookingforanimalrelatedbusinesses,breedersandrescueorganizationswhoareinterestedinpurchasingaboothforthisevent.Asanexhibitoryouwillhavethe opportunitytodisplay,educateand/orsellyourproducts whileattheshow. RescueorganizationFee: $30(includesHST) Business&breederFee: $50(includesHST) Forfurtherinformationcall905.427.0093orvisitpickering.ca/petapolooza Canada’s 150 th Birthday Pickering has a lot planned for this year’s celebrations.Visit our website for the next enhanced event andhow to get involved in the celebrations! pickering.ca/150 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 4 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 5 P ToprovideopportunitiesforgreaterresidentialintensificationwithintheCityCentreandallowdevelopmenttorespondefficientlytochangingdemandsinunitsize,theCityisproposingtorevisethePickeringOfficialPlanbyremovingthemaximumresidentialdensityof570dwellingspernethectarethatappliestoalllandswithintheCityCentre. Apublicopenhouseonproposed Amendment29 tothePickeringOfficialPlanwillbehostedbystaffonMonday,February27,2017from6:00pmto7:00pmintheMainFloorLobbyofthePickeringCityHall. AlsojoinstaffastheypresentanInformationReportandtheproposedamendmenttothePlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeonMonday,March6,2017at7:00pm,PickeringCityHall. CopiesoftheReportandtheproposedamendmentwillbeavailableonorafterFebruary15,2017attheofficeoftheCityClerkbetween8:30amand4:30pm,MondaytoFriday,oratpickering.ca/devapp. CommentsontheproposedamendmentmustbesubmittedtotheCityClerkonorbeforeMarch13,2017.IfapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityofPickeringbeforetheCounciladoptstheproposedofficialplan,thepersonorpublicbody:i)isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltotheOntarioMunicipalBoard;andii)maynotbeadded asapartytothehearingofanappealbeforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionoftheBoard,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisionsregardingthisapplication,youmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheCityClerk,CorporateServicesDepartment,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ONL1V6K7. Formoreinformationcontact:JeffBrooks,Manager,Policy&Geomatics905.420.4617 citydev@pickering.ca Proposed Amendment 29 to the Pickering Official Plan Notice of Study CommencementClaremont Drainage Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) TheStudy TheCityofPickeringisundertakingaStudytocompleteacomprehensiveanalysisofthedrainagesystem,identifydeficienciesanddevelopacomprehensivedrainagemanagementstrategyfortheHamletofClaremont.TheStudyAreaisshownintheKeyMapbelow.AmecFosterWheelerEnvironment&InfrastructurehasbeenretainedbytheCityofPickeringtocompletetheClaremontDrainagePlan. TheProcess ThestudywillbeconductedinaccordancewithApproach#2forMasterPlans,asoutlinedintheMunicipalEngineersAssociation’s,MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment(EA)(October2000,amended2007,2011and2015).TheStudyisintendedtoaddressthefirsttwophasesoftheMasterPlanClassEAprocess,andconsultationwithstakeholders(publicandagencies)willbeakeycomponentoftheStudy.PublicInformationCentres(PICs)willbeheldtodiscussmattersrelatedtothestudy,includingproblems,opportunities,alternativesolutions,evaluationcriteria,environmentalimpactsandmitigationmeasures.PICdatesanddetailswillbeadvertisedastheStudyprogresses. Comments ThisNoticeofStudyCommencementisbeingissuedtonotifythestakeholdersoftheprojectandinvitecomment.CommentsandinformationregardingtheStudywillbemaintainedforreferencethroughouttheprojectandwillbecomepartofpublicrecord.TheinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheEnvironmentalAssessmentActoriscollectedandmaintainedforthepurposeofcreatingarecordthatisavailabletothegeneralpublicasdescribedins.37oftheFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.Personalinformationyousubmitwillbecomepartofapublicrecordthatisavailabletothegeneralpublicunlessyourequestthatyourpersonalinformationremainconfidential. PleasecontactusifyouhavenotreceivedyourTaxNotice.Failure toreceiveaTaxNoticedoesnotreduceyourresponsibilityforthe paymentoftaxesandpenalty. DidYouKnowThatYouCanPayYourPropertyTaxesOnline? Thisissetupthroughyourbankinginstitution.SelectCity ofPickeringasthe“payee”anduseyour19digitrollnumberas theaccountnumber.Onmostbanksiteswearelistedas “Pickering-Taxes.”Pleasecontactyourfinancialinstitution forassistance. Pleaseallowfivedaysbeforetheduedateforyourelectronic paymenttoreachouroffice.Yourtaxaccountiscreditedwhen paymentisreceivedatouroffice,notthedayfundsarewithdrawn fromyourbankaccountorbythepost-markeddateonyour envelope. LatePaymentFee Alatepaymentfeeof1.25%isaddedtoanyunpaidtaxesonthe firstdayofdefaultandonthefirstdayofeachmonth,aslongas thetaxesremainunpaid.Thepenaltyandinterestratesaresetby CityBy-laws,pursuanttotheOntarioMunicipalAct.TheCitydoes nothavetheauthoritytowaivepenaltyandinterestcharges. 2017 Interim PropertyTax Bill is due February 27, 2017 CityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614propertytaxes@pickering.ca Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.877.420.4666 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.caDownload Our App! Stay up-to-date on road works, receive important broadcasts, learn about upcoming Council meetings, and events, report a problem, and more! pickering.ca/pingstreet Or i g i n a l a r t b y J u d i t h J e w e r @PickeringEvents 905.420.4620 Artists and Performers Wanted The 2017 show will take place Saturday, May 27 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in Esplanade Park, behindCity Hall Now accepting applications for artists, artisans and performers. Deadline to apply is April 6, 2017. Sign up today! Visitpickering.ca/artfestfor details! 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Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Letter to the editorcoLumn our opinionour opinion Taxpayer wonders if he’s expecting too much from Ajax snow clearing workers To the editor: Is it just me or do others have con- cerns about the snow plowing in south Ajax? A few weeks ago when there was enough snow to plow, myself and others watched a snow plow go down the street and do nothing, and that was the last we saw of a plow. After the storm on Sun- day, I assumed we would get some ser- vice. Wishful thinking on my part. While I type this letter at 8.30 p.m., our street has not been touched. I watched a plow go down Hilling Drive and do nothing. After phoning operations I was told it takes a few pass- es with the truck as cars seem to pack the snow down. The truck did a good job of packing the snow down. Well, if you do not put the blade down, you will have to do a few passes, but you need to put the blade down. I drive a lot in Durham, and in north Whitby where they have much more snow, I witnessed a truck clearing a road in one pass. The roads there were clear and dry around 2 p.m. Impressive. Maybe I am expecting too much. Dan Cameron Ajax Civil disobedience can take many forms — from a peaceful sit-in to outright rioting in the streets — but apparently two ladies dressed as elephants was a way-over-the-top gesture for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) organizers of a public meeting on nuclear safety last week. The CNSC 101 session introduced the public to CNSC and its work to ensure Cana- dian nuclear facilities and activities are safe. The meeting also provided information on how to participate in the licensing process. The session was in advance of Ontar- io Power Generation’s request for a licence extension for the Pickering facility. The 10-year licence is set to expire in March 2018. You see, the ladies attending the pub- lic meeting in pachyderm attire was meant to symbolize ‘elephants in the room’ when it comes to nuclear safety. As it was a public meeting, the two have a perfect right to voice their displeasure regarding the licence exten- sion request, even if that displeasure takes the form of donning an elephant costume. But, it seems meeting organizers weren’t amused. In fact, they called the Durham Regional Police who confirmed they were called to the meeting site in Pickering as the costumed pair was ‘causing a disturbance’. They were removed from the premises with- out incident. A disturbance? Sure, the term has plenty of latitude, but by the accounts of others who attended the meeting, the pair weren’t dis- ruptive in any way. One attendee, Mike Borie, commented the ladies’ removal was ‘completely unnecessary and an undemocratic action’. “The ‘elephants’ in no way caused any disruption to the meeting proceedings,” said Borie. When asked point-blank at the meeting why police were called, a CNSC organizer said the ‘elephants’ were “distracting”. Distracting? That’s a far cry from there being a disturbance at the meeting. The truth is the CNSC completely overre- acted to someone having the temerity to take a view differing from its own at this public meeting. The ladies, including Janet McNeil, a mem- ber of Durham Nuclear Awareness, however, took their ejection in stride, commenting they accomplished what they came for, which was to raise awareness of nuclear safety. “We were actually being very quiet and respectful in the back of the room. I actual- ly wasn’t making any noise at all, I just stood there listening, but we (were) asked to leave. So I just hope we’ve created awareness. That’s what we wanted to do.” Lets hope the CNSC organizers learned a lesson: that in a civil society, people can have differences of opinion, and those opinions can be respected without resorting to calling in the police. Nuclear safety group overreacted to having ‘elephants’ in the room Between a rock and a hard place is where many families of an aging population find themselves. Months ago I sought to com- plete Durham Region Transit’s Specialized Services application for my mom to go to her seniors’ day program. I quickly realized that she wouldn’t qualify because of her level of cognition. Now after years of caring for her, long- term care has become our family’s only option. In speaking to a personal sup- port worker (PSW) during the process, I expressed a desire to have some form of care that would fall between having a PSW and long-term care. Her response? “We get that all the time.” Facilities are increasing, but can this address the gaps both in affordable alter- natives and with care? Don’t get me wrong. While my process has been one of both grief and relief, we’re blessed. My mother’s had super care, first at that seniors’ day program and now just recently through long-term care. Both have treated her as their own and I am grateful. But there are a few realities some of us are not prepared to handle because you’ll only know it once you’re in it. For instance I didn’t know that some residents actually have their own private PSWs, hired by their families to provide an extra layer of care. But it’s understandable in some respects. They’re called long-term care homes not personal-care homes and they can only do so much not only for the residents, but even for themselves. What recourse does staff have from the abuse they may face taking care of our loved ones? And what about violence among residents? In December, a 76-year- old man with dementia was convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of a fellow resident in Scarborough. In January, a resident in a Dundas facil- ity was badly beaten. The daughter of the victim, who alleges that he was also sexu- ally abused, said: “If this was happening to children, people wouldn’t stand for it.” Are the elderly considered less than because of their stage in life? Are the staff’s needs considered less than because they signed up for this type of work? Are fami- lies considered less than because they’ve released their loved ones to these facilities? I believe it’s ‘no’ for all three of these questions, so may understanding, compas- sion and action increase at each level until every gap is filled. -- Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is a communicator of truth. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com Doing right by an aging population renae Jarrett Guest columnist du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 7 P Nest Wealth Traditional and hard to understand investment fees could be costing you up to 30% of your potential wealth. * Visit nestwealth.com ©Copyright 2016 Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc.“Nest Wealth”is the trade name of Nest Wealth Asset Management Inc. The products and services advertised are designed specifically for investors in provinces where Nest Wealth isregistered as a portfolio manager and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 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Canadians have witnessed the dam- age done by left wing poser Justin Trudeau who first promised to save us with our own tax dollars and then reneged on the prom- ise after collecting the dollars. We obvi- ously need another Stephen Harper to re- establish law and order, respect for author- ity and fiscal responsibility while keeping Canadians safe! The last thing we need is bleeding heart left wingers fitting our police with a bunch of needless electronics to spy on their every move. My God, aren’t they under enough pressure already with- out being monitored constantly? If you can’t trust the police, then who the hell else are ya’ gonna trust - Justin Trudeau? Everyone knows Durham region has one of the most highly respected police departments in Ontario (possibly Canada) with barely a blemish on their collective record. If they were abusing their author- ity or ignoring their responsibilities to the public, perhaps disregarding their com- mitment to justice or the law, if people of colour couldn’t trust them, if they were breaking the laws they were on the street to protect - then cameras might be worth ... well whatever the going price of justice and democracy is these days. But democ- racy is going pretty cheap lately and of course they don’t that stuff anyway. They enforce the law. Besides if a citizen is con- fused and thinks he was mistreated by one or more Durham region constables, all he or she has to do call Durham Region- al Police Service and register a complaint. It’s as simple as that, so why waste millions on cameras? They can refer to their notes and tell you “exactly” what happened - and they’re the police. Randy Gostlin Oshawa MPAC is a costly mistake To the editor: Re: ‘Resident shocked by costly MPAC reassessment’, letters, Feb. 8 I refer to the letter from George Lat- ter about the unfairness of MPAC and its Market Value Assessment practices for municipal residential properties. MVA is variable, unpredictable, sub- jective, secretive and intrusive. It penal- izes well-kept properties (as Mr. Latter has discovered), and rewards slums. The Ombudsman has criticized the arrogant manner of MPAC’s agents. Statscan has called it regressive, penalizing seniors and others on low and fixed incomes. The national average local tax is about 3 per cent of family income. Statscan found that MVA can approach and exceed 10 per cent in some cases. The worst feature of MVA is that there is no connection between the real or imagi- nary value of a property, and the need for or use of local services. NONE. It is a form of taxation on an imaginary profit from a future sale. If you complain to MPAC about an assessment, you are given a list of sup- posedly comparable homes for compari- son. You can drive by these homes and perhaps form an impression, but you cannot see inside, to assess the qual- ity of all of the factors which establish the value in a real market setting. So the comparison is an illusion. A few years ago, I was part of a group, Citizen’s Tax Reform Group. We devel- oped a tax system, called Fixed Value Assessment, which based the tax assess- ment on the area of the building (which is already in MPAC’s data). We conduct- ed a pilot project in Cramahe Township, using a random sample of real proper- ties and tax figures, and compared them with the taxes which would have been paid if the proposed system had been in place. We showed how waterfront prop- erties pay more than others, for no prac- tical reason, and developed a plan for transition to the new system. The new assessment could be made from the drawings before a home is even built, and once assessed, it never chang- es. Thus, the nearly $200 million a year which MPAC costs could be phased out, and everyone would know their fixed assessment. Copies of our report were sent to the premier, with no result. A complaint to the Ombudsman about MPAC’s use of MVA, and the appointment of its direc- tors by the Finance Minister, five of them supposedly representing taxpayers, also had no result. 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Not only do you get a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony and reception, but it all comes at a much lower cost than hosting your wedding at a traditional hotel or banquet hall venue! Due to your limited guest list, the total you spend on per person costs is dramatically lower. You’ll then be able to restructure your budget to splurge on photography and videography, decor, or even keep the savings for the future. Destination weddings are quickly becoming a practical option for couples who want to celebrate their special day in a unique and intimate way. Progress TravelPlus o ers planning and coordination expertise and will help make your destination wedding vision a reality. For planning and coordination, from A to Z, the Progress TravelPlus team can cover it all, wherever you want to be married! Why do you want a destination wedding? Visit the destination wedding experts at Progress TravelPlus. Conveniently located in Pickering Village at 516 Kingston Rd W, Ajax. 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Imagine the best partyyou ever went to! What made it so great?Was it the music, the atmosphere, the magic in the air? We Create The Magic, That Makes The Memories Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Spring 2017 ADVERTISING FEATURE How to nd the ideal venue One of the most memorable parts of your wedding is the reception. Finding a venue that meets all of your needs without breaking your budget doesn’t have to be a challenge. By considering these aspects for each venue you’ll be ahead of the game! 1. Food & Services ere are so many questions to ask when looking for the perfect venue: What does the venue o er?; How involved is the venue with the coordination of your day?; Does the venue stand behind the food and service that they advertise?; Is a menu tasting included with your booking?; Will you be able to sample the choices and make changes or substitutions to the menu?; How are dietary restrictions handled? Be sure to ask for referrals from people who have tried the food and witnessed the service rst-hand. e most honest review will come from someone who has attended, or even hosted, a wedding at that location. e Ajax Convention Centre has an outstanding reputation for top notch service and delectable food. eir in-house team has created numerous personalized menus and are fully equipped to accommodate dietary restrictions of all kinds! A menu tasting is included with each wedding package and guests are always amazed by the menu choices and the quality of food. 2. Cost When looking at a reception venue, be sure to ask what is included in the price quoted and what extra charges may pop up on your bill. Some venues charge extra for cutting the cake or chair covers. Some packages include the cost of the bar while others will add it in a er. You may also want to ask if there is a seasonal discount or if certain days of the week are available at di erent rates. is can be a big money saver if you have some exibility with your wedding date. If you’re shopping for venues based solely on the advertised costs, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Wedding packages o ered by the Ajax Convention Centre are all-inclusive – which means HST is already included in the advertised price. Also included is the room rental, the cake cutting, chair covers, the complete open bar, hors d’oeuvres, late night bu et and many other features. ere are no hidden fees and the list of available upgrades is short because so much is already included in each package. e Ajax Convention Centre also o ers seasonal discounts and special Friday and Sunday pricing. 3. Location ings to be aware of when choosing a venue include: Is the venue easily accessible to your guests?; Are there nearby hotel amenities for both out of town guests as well as local guests?; Does the location allow for an onsite ceremony to cut the travel time down for your guests?; Is parking included or is it an additional fee?; Does the venue include maps for your invitations?; Is the venue accessible to cabs or driving services? e Ajax Convention Centre is conveniently located right o highway 401 at the Salem Road exit. Within the same parking lot, there is a Hilton Garden Inn and a Homewood Suites by Hilton – two fabulous hotels – to make travel arrangements simple and a safe night possible for everyone. Discounted rates are available at both hotels to clients of the Ajax Convention Centre. ere is also ample parking at no additional cost. To nd out more about having your wedding at Ajax Convention Centre call 905.428.9993 or visit www.ajaxconventioncentre.ca. Social Media Tip! Follow your chosen venue’s social media pages for photos of events, testimonials from current customers, special draws and giveaways. It can be a big help to you to stay up to date with what’s going on at your venue and how they treat their customers. You may even get ideas for your own wedding! A er your wedding, don’t forget to review your venue to help others who are starting their search – just like you did! Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AjaxConventionCentre/ Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ajaxconventioncentre/ Find us on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ajaxconvention/ du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP His & Hers 647-831-2936 hisandhers.makeupandhair hisandhers.makeupandhair@gmail.com BridalMakeupand Hairstyling Comevisitusbyappointmentatat 310-312BloorSt.W.,Oshawa DIRECT 905-922-3815 |OFFICE 905.576.1010 WEDDING AND EVENT D ÉCOR UNDREDS OF DREAMS. . 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Real Estate, Brokerage Name that ageNt Congratulations Mike B of Bowmanville, our winnerwinner of the $100CanadianTiregiftcard! * sales representative ** broker 8 109 11 1312 14 15 16 17 1918 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thank-youto alltheparticipantsof theNameThat AgentContest! DanPlowman*RachelPlowman***TammynaPieR*aDamFaRR*miRanDaFox*JoselynBuRgess*VanessaJeFFeRy*heaTheRDuke*ginosPagnuolo*glennkho*malloRyginman*DaVeiRons*sTeVenslinn*JohnPlowman*JenniFeRkelloway*shannonsmiTh*cheRyllaThem*ashleyDuncan* *SaleS RepReSentative ***BRokeR of RecoRd REALTY INC., BROKERAGE 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 905-668-1511 905-723-6111 Open cOncept, perfect fOr entertaining! SOuth viewbalcOny frOm maSter Suite. StepS tO gOlf & Out dOOr life. $1,150,000 ExclusivE EstatE arEa fantaStic lOt StepS frOm frenchman’S bay. 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Feb 22nd starts 7:00pm @ CiBC 308 taunton road east in Whitby Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 *Sales Representative **Broker *** Sales Representative/Manager Broker/Manager Whitby •905-430-6655 Commercial •289-634-1525 Brooklin •905-655-0840 Oshawa •905-728-9414 CBRMR.com R.M.R. Real Estate-Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated Coldwell Banker R.M.R.RealEstate Ryan deKuyper*Brooklin Adria Little*Brooklin Al Criegern*WhitbyKarenCarson*Whitby Rosada Silva*Whitby Karina Douglas*WhitbyCorinneDezsi*Whitby Joe Gagliardi*WhitbyRafaelM. Roberto**Broker of Record Marlo Brown*Brooklin DeborahGlover**Brooklin Steven Murray**BrooklinLesley Joss*Brooklin EddieHarnick*Brooklin PamelaPark*Brooklin Salvatore Sacco*Brooklin Dominika Stollar*Brooklin Lori Sullivan*Brooklin JoeBolahood***BrooklinTeenaBecker*Brooklin TammyDean*Oshawa Sandra Buchan*Oshawa Tammy Boudreau*Oshawa Marj Taraso*Brooklin Jeremy Walker*Brooklin WendyBooth*Oshawa Pamela Daley*WhitbyJudiAnderson*Brooklin RyanSia*WhitbyBill Little*CommercialDoug Taylor*Oshawa Ben Vongprachanh*OshawaDanielJeronimo*Oshawa Shawn Lackie***Oshawa EdwinSrinivasan*WhitbyJudyWeeks*WhitbyRick Watson*OshawaZainJafrey*Oshawa DanielMaundrell*Oshawa Julian Racolta*WhitbyJule Westgate-Sarrazin*WhitbyGraham Healer**CommercialShannon Watson*Oshawa We never stop moving. ™ SarahNiras*Whitby MalcolmMacaulay*Whitby Linda Mash*Whitby Bernice McNutt*Whitby Blair McNutt*Whitby Dalveer Minhas*Whitby Vern Morton**Whitby Aaron Little*Whitby JoeJeronimoWhitby Donna Kavelman*Whitby Sharon Kemp*WhitbyKenKavelman*Whitby JoanneHeffering*Whitby Kathy Hickey**Whitby Rebecca James*WhitbyBrettHickey*Whitby ALCRIEGERN SaleSRepReSentative (905)430-6655(705)760-0256 Direct INCREDIBLE VALUE IN PICKERING perfect for large family orinvestor! needs a little paint and updates but well worth it!! 4 brs,Oakflooring,sepdiningroom,eat-inkitchen,Dblgarage,Mbrwithensuite plus w/o basement to fenced back yard and gardens. 1 kmtotownCentremall!JustnorthofKingstonRdonvalleyFarmRoad. $660,000 LEASED! 63STOCKBRIDGE,AJAXRYANDEKUYPERSaleSRepReSentative(905)655-0840(888)472-2767tollFree Sold OverAsking! 41 BARONIALCRT,SCARBOROUGH OPENHOUSESAT&SUN1-4 DAN MAUNDRELL Sales Representative Dan Maundrell had an idea that he would like to help people find the home of their dreams. That was 25 years ago this February.Talk about staying power. Dan gets a thrill helping his clients achieve their goals. His biggest thrill is helping them find the right home and putting the deal together. How much fun has it really been forDan? Let’s let him tell it in his own words. “I started in this business in February of 1992 and have enjoyed everyminute.Ireallylovebeingabletohelpmyclientsfindtheperfecthome. And being able to do it with Coldwell Banker R.M.R. is that much better. If I had to describe this company in one word, it would be integrity. And that means the world to me.” One of Dan’s most important attributes is his ability to listen to his clients and really turn their dreams into reality. That truly inspires him. And being able to serve those same clients over the long haul. Loyalty is key.It’s what drives him. “My clients come first.They always have. I really enjoy being able to serve their needs. That is what has been a key part of my business over the last 25 years.” If you are looking to buy or sell, give Dan a call. He’s 25 years strong and looking to keep that streak going. Congratulations on a job well done, Dan. Here’s to another 25 years! www.1972valleyfarm.comRYANDEKUYPERSaleSRepReSentative (905)655-0840(888)472-2767tollFree Celebrating 25 Years! Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Home Giving you the keys to finding your perfect... We do the searching for you. Receive our free Home Alerts with new and resale homes hot on the market. John & Kate New Home Owners July 2016 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 4 21 Drew Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z7 193 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C2 *Based on RE Stats for Firms in 2014, 2015 and 2016. 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From the body-hugging mermaid styles and sheaths to the classic ballgowns, when paired with a jewel, bateau, illusion or deep ‘V’ neckline, can give the bride her signature style. For bridesmaids, navy is the new black and full length still wins over cocktail length. Lightweight, airy and comfortable fabrics and mixing fabrics such as chi on and lace, are popular trends. Shades of vintage rose, violet, blush, eggplant, charcoal grey, merlot and burgundy tones lend a muted elegance to a wedding event. Chi on fabrics o er a so and elegant look that blends well with rustic venues. Formal fabrics like lace, brocades and embroideries are also being added to make the styles suitable for any venue. Bridesmaids are choosing their own style of dress in the bride’s colour choice to allow each member the wedding party to look their best while still creating a beautiful, cohesive look. 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Alleyne’s Gentlemen’s Grooming o ers personal styling, personal shopping and custom attire to help your groom choose just the right look to celebrate your wedding day. Whether your groom is new to the suit-and-tie world or he’s a full- time fashionista, Alleyne’s will work with him to de ne his unique personal style. Alleyne’s can custom tailor a suit or tuxedo to his exact speci cations for the ultimate t, or help him coordinate a rented or purchased suit with incredible accessories to complement the theme, location and, of course, the bride’s style. Custom clothing is a lifestyle choice. “If you’re building your career, you will need a quality suit with a perfect t for social engagements, networking and making a great impression. A custom suit would be a smart investment,” explains Brenton Alleyne, business owner. “If you’re not a suit guy and can’t see the need for owning one in the next while, renting a tuxedo may be a better t for your wedding day.” Alleyne’s can help every man dress his best on his wedding day. Whether you choose a rented tuxedo, an o -the-rack suit, or a custom suit or tux, Alleyne’s will help you make the most of what you have. “ e magic of transitioning a suit to be worn beyond the day rests in the cut of the suit and your choice of fabrics,” continues Brenton. “When you combine the right t and quality fabrics, the suit, like you, is built to go the distance. As the bride walks down the aisle, she’ll see you and your groomsmen looking sharp and handsome. Give her a picture of your future together: focused, con dent, well put together. She’ll know she made the right decision. Alleyne’s Gentlemen’s Grooming Centre is ready to help your groom look, feel and be his best with a great hairstyle, manicure and pedicure, as well as personal styling for the big day - and every day. Be sure to see the model grooms in the fashion shows at 12:30 and 3:30. ey’ve been styled by Alleyne’s to look amazing! Book a personal styling consultation by calling 905-239-8946 or emailing groomed@alleynes.ca. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP � �� Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Spring 2017 ADVERTISING FEATURE Make your event memorable (for the right reasons) Don’t leave the soundtrack to your special day to chance. ForeverSounds DJ Services has been in the music industry for more than 25 years and takes pride in ensuring your event re ects your wishes and is fun and memorable for all the right reasons. eir motto is: “We Believe Platinum Service Should Be A ordable”. is family-owned and family-operated business is insured and licensed and serves the Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area. Each event is serviced by three professional team members consisting of 2 DJs and one day-of coordinator, who o er more than 40,000 songs spanning all eras and genres, including Top 50 in pop, country, rock, dance, electronic, house/hip hop, R & B, soul, Latin, Old School and music from the East Coast and Newfoundland. Whether you want cocktail and dinner music to serve as a backdrop to your meal or energetic sounds to create a great party atmosphere, ForeverSounds is your go-to choice for weddings, corporate events, graduation parties, Christmas parties and other special occasions. Visit www.foreversoundsmdj.com or call 905.434.4988 for more information about planning your wedding or other special event. Be sure to drop by their booth at the Ajax Pickering Spring Wedding show on February 26th. Click, Print & SAVE Visit www.durhamweddingsource.com for your $4* Admission Price * with e-coupon. Tickets at door $6 each or 2 for $10 each Bring your Coupon and you’ll be entered into a draw Courtesy of Pickering PHOTO In the Village du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 23 AP The City of Pickering has the right space for your event; whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or an extravagant gala, we are your best option in Pickering. 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Think complementary colour schemes Long gone are the days of matching your attire to the décor. Terri-Ann James, owner of Chameleon Events suggests complementary colours are the way to go. “Imagine a wedding party wearing shimmering pewter dresses walking into an event all done in shades of purple,” says Terri-Ann. “The wedding party looks beautiful on their own and the venue looks fabulous on its own. When you see them both together, the look is breathtaking!” 3. Plan ahead to avoid disaster Terri-Ann has been helping brides make the most of their wedding day for years. She can help you plan for the best day ever by helping you avoid mistakes and little slipups. For example, if your shoes are slippery, walking across the floor to greet your guests and dancing the night away could prove to be a challenge. By spray the soles of your shoes with hairspray you’ll have a better grip on the floor and be able to feel more confident. 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The review of allegations determined to be unfounded has already commenced, police spokesperson Dave Selby said. “(The chief) has called for a review of the unfounded cases going back a few years,” Selby said. “We want to make sure that every sexual assault investigation is done thor- oughly.” The chief’s directive came after the pub- lication of an investigation by the Globe and Mail that found a high rate of reports of sex- ual assault being dismissed as unfounded in some jurisdictions. The paper concluded that nation-wide, about one in five reports of sex- ual assault were declared unfounded over a five-year period. In Durham Region, 533 of 2,189 reports — 24 per cent — in a five-year period were des- ignated as unfounded, the Globe reported. Selby said the report has prompted a number of police services to revisit files. “This is something that police chiefs all over Ontario — in fact, all across Canada — are doing now that this has been raised as an issue,” he said. Part of the review will be determining just what constitutes a finding of “unfound- ed” Selby said. The chief wants to ascertain whether or not it is used as a “catch-all” des- ignation for allegations that don’t result in charges, he said. “There are only so many categories in which you can end or conclude an investiga- tion,” Selby said. The findings of the review will be made public, Selby said. A request for comment from the Durham Rape Crisis Centre was not responded to. Durham police chief Martin orders review ofsexual assault allegations deemed unfounded ESP PSychic FairBiggErandBEttEr! FEBruary 24, 25 & 26, 2017 Friday: 2pm - 10pm • Saturday: 11am - 10pm • Sunday: 11am - 6pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 111 Hunt St, Ajax FREE Gem stone with admission Admission $8:$5 with this ad • Good for all 3 days you have More to do, see and learn! www.esppsychicfair.com Top professional Psychic mediums.Find out what’s coming up in your love life, work,health and your finances. 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Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without noticeand cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc. AJAX NISSAN 500 BAYLY STREET WEST,AJAX TEL: (905) 686-0555 Oshawa-based Cleeve Technology to expand, creating 60 new jobs Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A $10-million investment will help an Oshawa company expand and create 60 new jobs. Cleeve Technology International, a high-tech com- pany in the design and assembly of electrical cabling and support harnesses used in the aerospace and defence industries, recently connected with a Chinese investor. Durham Region’s economic development team vis- ited Cleeve last year and learned the company need- ed a $10-million investment for its BRIC Engineered Systems division, which designs and assembles robot- ic systems at a customer's location. Through business relationships that have been developed in China over the past three years, regional staff connected the com- pany with an interested investor. “This investment opportunity really highlights the value and efforts of the business relationships devel- oped in China by regional employees,” said Kathy Weiss, director of economic development and tourism for Durham. “Economic development staff will con- tinue to attract new foreign direct investment to the region through the Foreign Direct Investment Plan, and will continue to work diligently to introduce inves- tors and businesses from China, and around the world, to the benefits of doing business in Durham Region.” With this new investment, BRIC is able to use a new technology that will speed up operations and offer cus- tomers significant time and cost savings with nearly zero environmental impact. BRIC will soon be able to take its new technology worldwide while also allowing Cleeve to build another larger facility that will result in over 60 new, high-skilled jobs. To learn more about Durham Region’s Foreign Direct Investment Plan, please visit www.investdur- ham.ca. Durham business gets $10-million investment du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 27 AP 905-426-3338 (FEET) • 48 ChurCh ST. 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We run those questions and answers in our Durham Parent magazine and often reprint them in the Focus on health sec- tion. This month’s expert is pediatrician Dr. Javier Adrian Gutierrez. Q. At what age can I stop filing my baby’s nails and use nail clippers? — Sharlene, Oshawa A. There is not an age when nail clip- ping is preferred. It depends on how com- fortable you feel with the nail clipping technique. Usually nail clipping is needed 1-2 times a week. Using a thin baby clipper ask one person to hold the baby’s hands while you proceed with the trimming. I recommend clipping the nails while your baby is sleeping or after the bath because the nails are softer. If you accidentally draw blood (a com- mon occurrence with fussy babies), don’t worry! Using a sterile gauze pad, gently apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Clipping nails in a newborn can be stressful. If you’re hesitant to try baby nail scissors or clipper, you can continue using an emery board to file the nails down until you feel comfortable. Q. How can I tell if my toddler has an ear ache? — Amanda, Oshawa A. Ear aches are usually accompanied by an upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold or a throat or ear infec- tion. Toddlers often can’t explain what they are feeling, so here are a few common symptoms to watch out for: • pulling or rubbing the ear • fussiness • irritability • crying • not sleeping well • fluid draining from the ear. You can give over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce your child’s pain. Do not give ibuprofen to babies under 6 months without first talking to your doctor. Please see your doctor to figure out the cause of the ear ache and if any other treat- ment is necessary. Q. What vitamins should I be giving my kids? — Michelle, Clarington A. As long as your kids are eating a bal- anced diet containing food from the four food groups: vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives and meat and alternatives, they do not need any extra vitamins supplements. Because we live in Canada, I do suggest a vitamin D supplement. Our bodies make vitamin D from the sun. But in Canada we need to get our vita- min D from food and supplements because we do not get much sunshine in the winter and we use sunscreen in the summer. Full-term infants who are breastfeeding or who have less than 1000 mL (4 cups) of infant formula need a supplement of 400 IU each day. Toddler and kids whose skin is not exposed to the sun (they’re always wear- ing long clothes or head coverings or live in northern Canada) need to carefully choose vitamin D-rich foods, or take a supplement of 200-400 IU a day. I suggest that you review Canada’s Food Guide for more information and meal ideas for the four food groups. Thanks for your question. -- Got a question for one of Lakeridge Health’s experts? E-mail it to jomeara@durhamregion.com or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ durhamparent or Twitter @DurhamParentMag. How can you tell if a toddler has an ear ache? Get safety smart this year Sandie Massie It’s not bubble wrap; injury from acci- dents is real and preventable. I recent- ly watched a video of a tiny child rescu- ing his twin brother from a fallen dresser and it inspired me to create the following reminder. Approximately 15,000 Canadians are killed and an additional 230,000 are injured from accidents each year. It’s esti- mated the economic toll on our health care and social systems from injury and accidents is $26 billion. I have been an advocate for child safety and car seat safe- ty for 15 years and continue to hear week- ly if not daily “we survived without all this child safety stuff.” Apparently the statistics say otherwise. The leading causes of injury to children 0-6 continue to be: falls, motor vehicle related, burns and scalds, drowning, poi- soning, suffocation related and/or safe sleep. As a society we call them accidents but in reality most “accidents” are predict- able and preventable and at the very least reduced to a less severe outcome by apply- ing safer practices in and around the home or in motor vehicles. There are many excellent childproof- ing products on the market like child safe- ty gates, cupboard locks, fireplace screens, bed rails, life jackets, stove guards and highly engineered car seats that definitely have a place in safe proofing your home and vehicle. But the number one safety tip I can advise is: Pursue a safety education and attitude. When you know better, you do bet- ter. Take safety seriously. Educate your- self through free online safety courses offered by Parachute Canada (a National non-profit dedicated to preventing injury and saving lives), consult experts in child- proofing and car seat safety. Take a child and infant CPR course. Read your car seat and vehicle manual cover to cover and ensure it is installed correctly. Advocate for safer practices with caregivers, grand- parents, spouses and others who have supervisory responsibility for your chil- dren. Make accident prevention a priority for your family. Society has changed a lot in the last 50 years and I believe we are more preoccu- pied by work, technology, traffic, aging parents, medications, larger homes, and the overall hustle and bustle of raising healthy active families. So to those who say “we survived without all this child safety stuff”, I can only reply that the world has changed, and that its different safeguard- ing your family with today’s distractions and increased dangers. Commit your- self to learning more about safe practices this year. Employ gates, locks, and devic- es where necessary to childproof your home, and always use a properly installed car seat, appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height. Have a happy and safe 2017. -- Sandie Massie of Car Seat Connections is a child safety expert. She is also a mother of three, registered early childhood educator, certified car seat technician and member of the International Safety Association for Child Safety. Visit her web site at www. carseatconnections.com, find her on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CarSeatConnections, or call 289-481-2001. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 28 AP This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. 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ENDOFTHEROLL.COM FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Tests for colorectal cancer tend to get a bum rap By Dr. Hugh Kendall It may not be the easiest conversation to have, but it’s important to talk about colorectal cancer screening with the peo- ple you love. Next month, you’ll be hearing us talk a lot about the importance of getting screened because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the third most commonly diag- nosed cancer in Ontario and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in women. As the Regional Endoscopy and Gas- trointestinal Lead for the Central East Regional Cancer Program, I’m often asked why you should get screened. Screening increases the chance of finding colorectal cancer early, when there are no uncomfortable symptoms such as consti- pation, diarrhea or stomach discomfort and when treatment is most effective. The risk of getting colorectal can- cer increases when you enter your 50s. That’s why we recommend that men and women aged 50 to 74 be screened every two years with a take-home test kit. The test kit is available for free from your pri- mary health care provider or family doc- tor. You simply use the test kit to collect your stool sample on three different days within a 10-day period and mail it in an envelope to the address included in the kit. Your doctor will be given your test results. If you have a parent, sibling or child who has had colorectal cancer, you are at a higher risk of developing the disease. If you have a family history of colorec- tal cancer, you should be screened with colonoscopy every 5 or 10 years (depend- ing on the history). A colonoscopy is arranged through your family physician. A colonoscopy is a procedure that lets a specialist look at the lining of your colon using a thin tube-like instrument with a light and a camera lens. This can be done in a hospital or clinic on an out- patient basis and usually takes about 30 minutes. While both tests are fairly simple, they tend to get a bum rap – if you’ll excuse the pun -- for a couple of reasons. First of all, not many people like the thought of having to get an at-home stool sample. And secondly, there are special preparations for a colonoscopy that flush out your system before the pro- cedure, and that can be unpleasant for some people. But consider the alternative: when caught early, 90 per cent of people with the disease can be cured. In its later stag- es, colorectal cancer can be treated, but beating it is less likely. Less than 15 per cent of people will be cured. Those are odds worth betting on. This month, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider or family doctor about when you should begin screening for colorectal cancer. It could save your life. 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Pickering TownCentre www.kleinfootcare.ca FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Let’s talk about screening for colorectal cancer Dr. Hugh Kendall Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r n e w s d u r h a m n e w s d u r h a m n e w s d u r h a m Let the pros handle your income taxes The deadline to le returns is not far away, are you ready? 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Love & God Bless XOYOUR 110% DREW, Betty Lou - Passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3.am. on February 16th, 2017. Loving wife of Jack. Devoted mother of John, Michael and Cheryl Anne. Proud Nana of 7 grandchildren. She was a woman of many talents including teaching, business, and sewing. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MÜLLER, Gabrielle Dolores (nee Laderoute)March 9, 1932 - February 16, 2017 And when you speak, angels sing from aboveEveryday words seem to turn into love songs Give your heart and soul to meAnd life will always be la vie en rose. La Vie en Rose Born on the ninth of March, 1932 in Hull, Quebec, Gabrielle Laderoute was the daughter of Yvonne Kirouac and Rodrigue Laderoute, and sister to Rolande, Jean-Guy, and Rene. Gaby's twenties were an adventurous time with her girlfriends while she waited for a kind and providing man to cherish. She found that flat-footed man, Otto, at a dance in Hull, where both couldn't speak a word of shared language together. But his charm and her spirit spoke a language known only to them. And in that spark of a moment, she knew Otto was going to take care of her for the rest of her life. And over the next 54 years, they weaved a life together and it was not long before their love bore Elizabeth, Katherine, and John. While Otto was out building the family business, she was the support at home. She drove the kids to practices, cooked meals, and eventually joined the business as the bookkeeper. In this time she was an active member of the tennis club, the bowling league, the golf club, and enjoyed time with her friends. Gaby's spark for life can be seen in her grandchildren; Zachary, Madelaine, and Isabelle of Elizabeth and Michael Snowden; Brian and Jeffrey of Katherine and Jim McGilton; and Christopher and Matthew of Karen (nee Larin) and John. Heartbroken, following the passing of her husband, she moved to Orchard Villa Retirement Home in Pickering - experiencing many wonderful moments at the facility with the loving and caring staff. In spite of her condition, her family, Susan (her wonderful caregiver), and the many doctors and medical staff helped keep her spark alive as long as they could. Yet even through the uncertainty of her final days, she still sang the song she always sang to Otto. For certainly she knew that her life, that magic spell she cast, could be seen in no other light - From the start and at the close; Our Gabrielle, la vie en rose. Donations can be made to the Otto Müller Memorial Landscape Scholarship Fund, courtesy of the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation - 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8. Donations can be made in memory of Gabrielle Müller to enhance geriatric care through the Research Program Fund at the Toronto Rehab Foundation - 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2. Online condolences can be left at www.mountpleasantgroup.com A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE, 1057 Brock Road, in Pickering between 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. An additional visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m on the 23rd. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 11:00 am at The Simple Alternative. COME & WORSHIP To advertise your Church Services in our Worship DirectoryCall Erin Jackson Direct Line: 905.215.0458or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 and let one of our professional advisors help you Death Notices In Memoriams Nopurchasenecessary. Skilltestingquestionrequired. One(1)entryperperson. TheContestisopentoresidentsofOntariowhohaveattainedtheageof18as at the start of the Contest Period and have not previously completed the Metroland Readers Survey. 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