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A big part of the month is the 20-Minute Makeover, which the City of Pickering is promoting from April 16 to April 22, but peo- ple can participate at any point during the month. “We just try to do a big push because ... we’re having a big problem this year with litter,” said Jeff Goring, acting co-ordinator of environmental awareness. People, groups, schools, work- places and organizations are invited to give up just 20 min- utes of their time at some point throughout the month to clean up an area near them. The city provides the materials needed to clean up, and will pick up the gar- bage. Last year the city gave out more than 3,000 gloves to people participating. “It makes a huge difference,” Goring said of the small commit- ment. Take Pride in Earth Day is tak- ing place April 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Operations Centre, at 2570 Tillings Rd. The event is hosted by the city, the Toronto and Region Conserva- tion Authority and Environment Stewardship Pickering. The plan is to plant 150 trees and the event will include a visit from some animal ambassadors from Earth Rangers. “We just try to make sure we have something for everybody so everybody is part of that over- all goal of making Pickering a bet- ter place,” said Chantal Whitaker, Pickering’s sustainability co-ordi- nator. Environmental Stewardship Pickering, a collaborative com- mittee that works together with the community to organize envi- ronmental events and activities, is also hosting different work- shops. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING — The City of Pickering is hosting a number of events and initiatives to celebrate sustainabil- ity during April, which is Earth Month in Pickering. These include 20-minute makeovers and Take Pride in Earth Day, which will involve planting 150 trees. City of Pickering employees, Kristy Gagon, the coordi- nator of environmental engagement, and Chantal Whitaker, the coordinator of sustainability, planted a few flowers in the outdoor garden beds at City Hall. See PLENTY page 3 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 2 AP FR E E PARENTS AS PARTNERS INVITES YOU TO ATTEND STEMTOSTEAM,IGNITINGINNOVATIONSTOSUCCESS Saturday,April8,2017 8:00 to 12 noon BROOKLIN HIGH SCHOOL, 20 Carnwith Drive West, Brooklin Featuring Keynote Speaker DerekPhillips,Directorof Engineering GoogleCanada Learn about exciting and innovative new projects and the importance of STEM/STEAM to cutting edge careers in research. A fun and interactive morning of learning for parents/guardians and students K to Gr 12! 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The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region.The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca Trial for Keenan Blake Corner, accused in killing of Ajax student, put on hold until September Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A trial for a man accused of murdering an Ajax college student has been delayed, as lawyers await a court ruling on an evidentiary issue. A trial for Keenan Blake Corner was to have begun April 3 in Oshawa, but that’s now been postponed for several months, prosecutor Lara Crawford told a judge Wednesday, March 23. “Unfortunately, we are awaiting a rul- ing on an evidentiary issue,” Crawford said. It’s not known precisely when the rul- ing will be released. Details of the issue are covered by a court-ordered publica- tion ban. Corner, 25, was arrested a few weeks after 22-year-old Shabir Niazi was killed in the garage of a home on Roosevelt Avenue in Ajax in February 2014. Niazi, at the time a first-year student in a busi- ness program at Durham College, was shot to death. The trial is now scheduled to begin in late September. Karen Heath, a lawyer appearing on Corner’s behalf Wednes- day, said that while the new date was agreed upon by the defence, the accused man has not conceded his right to seek a stay of charges due to an unreasonable delay in bringing the case to trial. The delay “is not at the feet of Mr. Corner,” Heath said. The Supreme Court of Canada recent- ly imposed deadlines for bringing cases to trial, ruling Superior Court trials ought to be heard within 30 months of charges being laid. Corner was charged with second-degree murder in March of 2014. Ajax murder trial delayed until fall Torstar News Services photo AJAX -- Shabir Niazi, of Ajax, was found shot to death in a garage in February of 2014. Keenan Blake Corner is accused of murder. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 3 P Coverage Questions? 1920 WE CAN HELP! 1920 Bayly St., Pickering 905 427- 5888 800 387- 4189 www.firstdurham.comJOIN OUR PROGRESSIVE CLUB TO SEE WHY WE ARE #PSCproud! Register online @ www.pickeringsoccer.ca/Registration OR atPickering Soccer Centre at 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering • 905-831-9803 All Abilities And Recreational Available Boys And Girls U3-U18 + Adult Leagues Train And Play Each Week All Games Played - Guaranteed! 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Polar Bears, Climate Change and Oppor- tunities will take place Thursday, April 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dunbarton High School, 655 Sheppard Ave. The school and the city have partnered to host the free community aware- ness night about polar bears and the effects of climate change. A short Nature of Things documentary will be followed by a presenta- tion and discussion with Dr. Greg Thiemann about his research and upcoming cultural opportunities in Churchhill, Manitoba. Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Beyond is taking place Tuesday, April 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Infor- mation Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. Attendees will learn how to protect native species, such as monarch butterflies, nesting songbirds and hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features. The environmental initiatives don’t stop there, with events continuing into May. Last year, nearly 1,000 people took advan- tage of the free compost giveaway, which will also take place this year on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. On Wednesday, May 17, a workshop on saving money and growing vegetables will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., also at the rec complex. A local expert will share innovative, simple and inexpensive ways to grow vegeta- bles in the backyard, apartment or condo. For those wishing to do their part to make Pickering, or even their own backyard, more sustainable, Whitaker encourages people to take a look at www.pickering.ca/sustainable and click on Take Action. It includes a variety of different tips and ideas, and downloadable activities and colouring sheets for kids. “That’s a really good place to start,” said Whitaker. To register for programs or for more infor- mation call 905-683-7575 or send an email to customercare@pickering.ca. Plenty of environmental events in Pickering for earth Month PLENTY from page 1 Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Rosi Vanderheijden was on her regular walk to the beach in Pickering on March 17 when she saw two dogs run onto the thin ice on Frenchman's Bay. Almost immediately, one fell through the ice. "He couldn't get out," she said. And then the second one fell through. She dialed 911 and Pickering Fire Ser- vices arrived quickly. In the meantime, others gathered around, including the owner, who said the dogs had escaped just as she was about to tether them in the yard. “She was rather distraught to say the least,” Vanderheijden said. It was about an hour from the time of the call to the time the dogs were brought to shore. “Everybody had their hearts in their throats," she said. The young dogs — one reportedly just four months old and the other about a year — survived by treading water, one of them having more trouble than the other. Fire Chief John Hagg said the dogs were about 150 metres off shore, and it was extremely difficult to get to them. “The ice was holding them in some places and then they’d break through," he said of the firefighters. “They had to man- age their way out (to the dogs)." If the ice was able to hold a rescue crew and equipment, the dogs would have been rescued in five minutes, Hagg added. Vanderheijden said the firefighters were reassuring the owner that the dogs would be fine. "They were cool, calm and collected," she said. The crew ended up deploying an inflat- able rescue craft, which helped them bring both dogs back to shore safely. “Everyone applauded and cheered," said Vanderheijden, adding there were many tears of joy. Hagg noted the dogs escaped by acci- dent, but took the opportunity to remind pet owners to always keep their dogs on a leash, especially at this time of year, when the thickness of the ice can be deceiving. “I think our guys did a great job," he said. We’re happy that the dogs are OK." Pickering dogs rescued after falling through the ice Rosi Vanderheijden photo PICKERING -- Pickering Fire Services rescued two family dogs that escaped from their yard and fell through the ice in Frenchman’s Bay on March 17. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 4 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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The fire was already well developed by the time firefighters arrived, and they got word that nobody was home. “There were no injuries to any civil- ians and one minor firefighter injury," said Chief John Hagg, adding the fire- fighter suffered a twisted ankle. The damage is estimated at around $1 million. “The house is a total loss," said Hagg. The cause is under investigation. "The fire marshal is on scene now with our staff," said Hagg. Firefighters were also still on the scene on Monday afternoon, extin- guishing hot spots. Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Pickering firefighters were wrapping up on the scene of a house fire on Lekani Court in the city after fire broke out in the home in the early-morning hours of March 27. Pickering blaze causes $1 million in damage Police issue warning after man reported approaching children in Pickering DURHAM — Police have issued a warning to parents after a report of a man approaching children on Wednes- day in Pickering. Two boys, aged eight and 10, were walking home from school in the area of Westcreek Drive at about 3:30 p.m. on March 22 when a man pulled up and asked them to get into his vehicle, Dur- ham police said. The boys ran home and reported the inci- dent to their mother. Police responded, but did not locate a suspect. He’s described as a light-skinned, nonwhite man in his 40s with short dark hair. He drove a dark blue van. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2517. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 5 P SpringProgramRegistration hasstarted! Enjoyfast&easyonline registration with ournew system,ActiveNet! SpringPrograms startin April. 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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 column du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP M PP Jennifer French wrote an op-ed last week that overlooked some impor- tant facts about our govern- ment’s plan to cut hydro rates by 25 per cent on average for all households. What MPP French and I agree on is that imme- diate hydro rate relief is needed for fam- ilies and businesses across the Durham Region. Hydro is a necessity. We have heard from people struggling to deal with bills that have gone up too much and too quickly. Household budgets are stretched and something needed to be done. This is why Premier Kathleen Wynne announced a plan on March 2 that will lower residential hydro bills by an aver- age of 25 per cent starting this sum- mer. And bills will stay down, with any increases kept at the rate of inflation for at least four years. It is the largest resi- dential hydro rate cut in the province’s history. The NDP say they have a plan, but their plan has been widely panned since its release, offering nothing practical or substantial when it comes to reducing electricity costs for Ontario families and businesses. Their plan relies on asking the federal government for help, and future expert panels. We know that Durham residents need hydro relief now. This is why, starting this summer, every household that pays for electric- ity in the Durham Region will see this rate cut with no asterisks, loop holes or exceptions. Unlike the NDP’s proposal, this plan will actually reduce hydro bills. MPP French and the Ontario NDP also continue to ignore the reality that previous governments of all stripes neglected to invest in Ontario’s electric- ity system. The grid was old and fragile, and dirty coal plants caused smog alerts and system brownouts. Perhaps the NDP and PCs have forgotten the 2003 sum- mer blackout that swept the province? Our government has not. The Liberal government made rebuilding our aging and neglected infrastructure a priority. We closed all of Ontario’s coal plants, built new trans- mission lines and invested in renew- able energy. We now have a clean, reli- able system that is going to benefit us for decades. But these major investments came at a cost. A cost that a single generation of Ontario ratepayers is carrying on its shoulders. That’s not entirely fair, since these investments will benefit Ontari- ans for decades to come. And so, like the mortgage on your house, we’re refinanc- ing it and setting a new term that stretch- es over a longer period — which reflects the use of the infrastructure more fairly. We can afford to bring bills down because of Ontario’s strong economy, which led Canada and the G7 in growth last year. We’ve created over 700,000 net new jobs since the recession and our unemployment rate is at an eight-year low. After a decade of deficits, the pro- vincial budget will be balanced this year. Together, we have ensured cleaner air and a reliable energy system for our chil- dren. And now we can offer meaningful cuts to hydro bills that will help make life more affordable for years to come. Brad Duguid is the MPP for Scarborough Centre and the Minister of Economic Development and Growth MPP defends government actions on reducing hydro bills Brad Duguid Guest columnist OUR VIEW Durham blitzes reveal truckers aren’t getting safety message You see these behemoths on a daily basis thundering down Hwy. 401. With these trac- tor-trailers being so massive in compari- son to the average commuter car or half- ton truck, commuters hope and, yes, even pray that those charged with operating these rigs are doing so in a safe and conscientious manner. Safety blitzes conducted by the Durham Regional Police and the Ministry of Trans- portation this month, however, has cast some serious doubt on whether these trac- tor-trailer operators are doing so in the inter- ests of highway safety. The most recent blitz conducted in Whitby included 20 of these trucks, with 13 of them taken out of service because of safe- ty violations — everything from improper brakes to insecure loads. That means 65 per cent of the trucks checked were not in com- pliance with safety standards of the province — a staggering number. When you think about these trucks and the sheer weight they carry while travers- ing the 401 on a daily basis, one couldn’t be chastised for thinking that reliable brakes and secure loads would be the barest of min- imum standards for these big rigs on the highways. Moreover, police said that many of these same tractor-trailers were in violation of load restrictions, which limits allowable weight per axle to 5000 kilograms on most Durham Region roads. In total, police laid 57 charges in connec- tion with these safety violations during the Whitby blitz. Meanwhile, on March 15, Durham police and the Ministry of Transportation conduct- ed another inspection blitz in Hampton. In that particular campaign, 10 vehicles were inspected and six were taken out of service due to safety violations. Police officers laid 28 charges, 12 of which were for being over- weight on axles during the load restriction period. In this case, the Hampton results close- ly mirrored those of the Whitby inspection blitz, with 60 per cent of commercial vehicles being non-compliant with provincial safety standards. Whether you’re an owner-operator or a trucking company owner, the results of these safety blitzes must be simply unacceptable. We think the results speak for themselves, that those operating these commercial vehi- cles are not getting the message that safety of the load and of the truck itself should be par- amount when driving the highways of Ontar- io. Perhaps even more safety blitzes are needed by police and the provincial ministry of transportation in order to reverse what’s becoming a worrisome trend. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 7 AP ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICEREALTYLTDBROkERAgEIndependently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply $aving YOU THOU$anD$... TRUE STORY... DogisMan’sBestFriend...andsoisJohn! Aftermanyyearswedecidedtomoveoutofthearea.Weneededanagentwhowouldunderstandourfamily’sneedsandwondered“whoshouldwecall”? Afterinterviewing5Agents,theonethatstoodoutmostwasJohnMartinfromtheStacee-FreeTeamatMincomNewChoiceRealty. Theotheragentsgavelowerevaluations,wantedustostageourhouseandtoldustomovetheTrailerfromthedriveway,beingwinterthatwouldbeachallengeandwedidn’twanttodostaging. 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Each year, 20,000 Canadians die from air pollution, at a cost of $8 billion to our health-care system. That is the cost of refurbishing a nuclear plant every year. OCAA’s own website points out that nuclear generat- ing costs are under $0.08/kWh, less than off-peak rates. Nuclear is cheap! The article makes reference to tri- tium emissions. Pickering’s emissions are 0.46 per cent of the safe limits for air, and 0.01 per cent for water. Well below what is considered safe by any standard, anywhere in the world. Comparing Pickering to Fukushima is ridiculous. Our CANDU reactors are designed with multiple safety features, one of which is the use of heavy-water. If things got out of hand, flushing this with light-water (think: lake water) would stop the reaction. Fukushima was designed to react with light-water, so when emergency crews sprayed the building they unwittingly fed the reaction, leading to meltdown. This, or a Three Mile Island- or Cher- nobyl-type incident, cannot happen in our reactors. Nuclear is safe! I absolutely support the import of power from Quebec, but we lack the infrastructure for it at this time. Pickering generates 20 per cent of Ontario’s power, and without it we will be forced to use much of our natural gas capacity, pollut- ing the air. To that point, it is worth noting that OCAA lists several natural gas suppli- ers and generators as financial support- ers on their website, including Enbridge, Union Gas, and the Ontario Natural Gas Association. They want Pickering closed because it will mean more profits for them. Follow the money, as they say! Matt Tesluk Pickering Guest columnist only gives her version of truth where it applies to women’s reproductive rights To the editor: Re: ‘Canada is out of order on interna- tional reproductive rights’, Renae Jarrett, guest column, durhamregion.com I had to laugh when I saw that your guest columnist described herself as a communicator of truth. That’s what we all are, but I suspect this is more about her version of the Truth. The access to safe, legal, medically supervised abortions is part of maternal health for women in Canada and around the world. I, for one, felt relief when the government announced the money that would be spent for – in plain language – reproductive rights and women’s health. Abortion is not a hush-hush topic, it is a medical procedure that we have a right to access. Leslie-Anne Bentley Bowmanville Pickering tax rate started as the second highest in the GTA, says reader To the editor: Re: ‘No joy for taxpayer looking at Picker- ing’s 2.69 per cent tax hike’, letters, March 9 Letter writer Linda Blaschek should know that Pickering may be proud of “the smallest increase in tax rate in the GTA,” it also started from the second highest rate in the GTA, making the real increase (not percentage increase) probably the highest in the GTA. Gordon Duncan Pickering Letters should be no more than 200 words. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. how to submit a letter to the editor: Mail 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, l1H 6N8 EMail newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 1355 Kingston Road905.492.7263 jinnys.ca/pandorapickering THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP FLAT PRICE:$65 SENIORS:$60 Business, Rental, Capital Gain, Employment expenses, etc. extra charge INCOME TAX GREGORY BADLEY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONChartered Professional Accountant 1099 Kingston Road, Suite 257PICKERING, ON. (DQ Plaza) TEL:416-558-7547 www.taxrus.ca New clientsReceive10%dISCOuNT Best Tax PreparationBest AccountingBest Tax PreparationBest Accounting Catch Things My Mother Taught Me atWhitbyCourthouseTheatre This April, make room on your calendar to see Things My Mother Taught Me at the Whitby Courthouse Theatre. This sweet comedy focuses on a young couple that are moving out on their own for the first time. The young woman, Olivia, is excited to move across the country to Chicago and makes all of the plans to ensure the move goes smoothly. Their bags are packed and they’ve made the long drive to their new home. Her boyfriend, Gabe, has other ideas. He invites both families to their new apartment so that they can be there when he proposes. The chaos that ensues is comic gold, and is something that all couplesandfamilies can relate to. As the play unfolds, you will watch as these two families come together despite their differences in a hilarious fashion. “I’m extremely excited about this production,” says Brandon Rideout, director. “Most productions are set in earlier time periods, like the ‘40s or ‘50s, but Things My Mother Taught Me is set in current day. There are very modern references, and the script gives us the ability to makechangestomakeitasrealaspossible.Watchingthis show will feel a lot like everyone’s everyday lifenow.” Frequent patrons of the Whitby Courthouse Theatre will see lots of familiar faces on stage in this family-friendly production. The entire cast has experience on the Whitby Courthouse Theatre stage, as each of them has been in one of their previous productions. Rehearsals began in late January and the cast is excited to present the show. Funny and touching, Things My Mother Taught Me will make you laugh out loud and fall in love all over again. You won’t want to miss this brand new comedy from the author of Nana’s Naughty Knickers. Things My Mother Taught Me will be presented April 13 to 15, 20 to 22, and 27 to 29 at 8 p.m. A matineeshowwillbe playing on April 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27andareavailable online, in-person at Lafontaine at 100 BrockStreetSouthin Whitby or by calling 905-430-3774. Whitby Courthouse Theatre’s first two productions of the year sold out - so buy your tickets early to make sure you don’t miss this one! Whitby Courthouse Theatre is located at 416 Centre Street South in Whitby. For more information, call 905-668-8111 or visitwww.whitbytheatre.org. Advertising Feature ‘It will be a disaster’, Ajax parent laments Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has given the green light to bell time changes at 28 of its schools starting this fall. Trustees voted March 20 to approve changes ranging from 10 minutes or less at some schools, to 45 minutes at others. Durham Catholic District School Board trustees still have to vote on the issue March 27 — there are an additional 10 schools in that board also facing earlier or later bell times. The changes aim to expand bus ser- vice to more Durham students, while sav- ing the two local school boards about $1.9 million in transportation costs by tak- ing 48 buses off the road and making bus routes more efficient. Both boards have to give approval for changes to go forward, because they pro- vide busing jointly through Durham Stu- dent Transportation Services. A DDSB staff report described it as a “difficult decision” for trustees, noting 562 negative comments were received from families during the consultation process, compared with 66 positive comments. “I understand and appreciate the pas- sion that parents have shown, we have to be strong advocates for our own chil- dren,” said DDSB chairman Michael Bar- rett, speaking after Monday night’s meet- ing. Out of 171 total public and Catholic schools in the two Durham boards, bell time changes were proposed for 38 — 28 of those in the DDSB. Those include 27 schools with a bell time change of 10 minutes or less, seven with a change of 15 to 25 minutes and four with a change of 30 to 45 minutes. The four DDSB schools looking at the biggest changes are: Eagle Ridge PS in Ajax with morning and afternoon bell times moved 30 minutes later, Donald A. Wilson Secondary School in Whitby with bell times moved 30 minutes earlier, and S.A. Cawker PS in Scugog and Joseph Gould PS in Uxbridge, which are looking at bell times moved 45 and 40 minutes later, respectively. Changing bell times will potential- ly allow an additional 1,562 to 2,144 stu- dents to receive bus transportation. Barrett says that is significant for the many families that struggle with the $91 monthly cost of a public transit bus pass. “We have put almost 1,300 secondary kids on a bus, and we’ve also put almost 300 junior kindergarten kids on a bus by being able to reconfigure the busing routes,” he noted, referring to kindergar- ten students who attend French immer- sion schools. Local parents have raised a long list of concerns about the change, including traffic problems, family scheduling issues and the fact that some parents will now be forced to pay for before or after school child care, which in Durham ranges from $380 to $550 a month per child, depend- ing on their age. Local parent Andy Lubczynski has three children attending Eagle Ridge PS in Ajax — one in Grade 8 and twins in Grade 5. As a principal with the Toronto Dis- trict School Board, he said changing the school’s start time from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. will result in students losing 30 minutes of prime learning time — or 100 hours over the course of a year. “Studies show elementary students do better in the morning,” Lubczynski said. “It will be a disaster,” said Ajax parent Shannon Hart, whose three kids — Evelyn in Grade 4, Ben in Grade 3 and Rachel in junior kindergarten — also attend Eagle Ridge PS. In addition to having to change her work hours, Hart says moving the dis- missal bell from 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. will interfere with the family’s ability to eat an early dinner at 4 p.m. to allow for the kid’s extracurricular activities. Some parents at Monday’s meeting also raised concerns that several trustees were away and that there were no trust- ees from North Durham present for the vote — despite the fact that two of the four schools facing the biggest bell time shifts are in that community. Uxbridge-Brock trustee Elinor Hansen died March 7 while undergoing treatment for cancer, while Barrett noted that other trustees had planned vacation in advance or were ill. “We all are here as board members that represent the total community,” he said. — With files from Keith Gilligan Durham board approves bell time changes for 28 schools Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Durham District School Board chairman Michael Barrett. Me t r o l a n D Du r h a M real estate Press Run 183,750 March 29, 2017 *Independently Owned & Operated RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. OPENHOUSESat-SUN1-4PM JohnPlumpton&WalterS.Miller,SalesRepresentativesRe/MaxRougeRiverRealtyLtd.416-318-7677&416-286-3993 WHERE:87DreyerDrE,AjaxPRICE:$699,900 DETAILS:Immaculate4Bedroomsidesplitonlarge55x120ftlot.Familyroomw/walkout,finishedrecroom.WalktoLakeandWaterfrontTrail.ClosetoHospitalandRecfacilities. Comin g S o o n ! 44’x 180’RavineLot! 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Laquan Lyew, 26, was rushed to hospital and later died after being found with gun- shot wounds near Jane Street and Highway 7 in Vaughan, just after 1 a.m., according to York police. Police believe the shooting happened at the intersection of Highway 7 and Inter- change Way. Police were originally called after a white BMW struck a hydro pole on the south side of Highway 7, just west of Jane Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after. Investigators have been interviewing witnesses and are calling on anyone with information to contact police. Investiga- tors are also appealing to any nearby busi- nesses or residences that may have video surveillance to come forward. The incident was the second fatal shooting in Vaughan in just over a week. On March 14, Mila Barberi, 28, died after a masked man shot her and a 40-year-old man. He then sped away in a black Jeep Cherokee. 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A search of the suspect’s car resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine and $1,000 worth of merchandise from eight different stores. Rebecca Weller, 30, of Crawforth Street in Whitby, is charged with multiple counts of theft and possession of stolen property, as well as drug possession. Drunk driving charges for driver, passenger accused of switching places after Durham crash DURHAM — Drunk driving charg- es have been laid against a man and woman accused of switching places in their car and driving away from an acci- dent scene Thursday evening in Whitby. Durham police said no one was seri- ously injured in the crash, on Thickson Road at about 6:15 p.m. March 23. Cops said a northbound vehicle being driven by a Port Perry woman crashed head-on into an oncoming southbound vehicle. After the crash, the woman got into the passenger seat while the male pas- senger got behind the wheel and drove off northbound, police said. Police caught up with the suspect vehicle at Taunton Road and arrested both suspects. Charged with impaired driving, fail to remain, and driving while exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit are Tamlee Kra- sowski, 40, and 38-year-old James Need- ham, both of Chandler Drive in Port Perry. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP MY CHOICE SALESEVENT LEASE* FROM $254 MONTHLY WITH $1,495 DOWNTHAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY LEASE* FROM $214 MONTHLY WITH $995 DOWNTHAT'S LIKE PAYING ONLY AT AT 0.99% 0.99% $59 $49 WEEKLY ON 2017ROGUE S FWD WEEKLY ON 2017SENTRA SV CVTSTYLE PACKAGE APR FOR UP TO39MONTHS APR FOR39MONTHS ROGUE® SENTRA® SRmodel shown ▲ INCLUDES: HEATED FRONT SEATS REARVIEW MONITOR LED DAYTIME RUNNINGLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS XTRONIC®TRANSMISSION MOONROOF ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS XTRONIC®TRANSMISSION HEATED FRONT SEATS STANDARD FEATURES: D D DPAYMENT INCLUDES $1,500 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH PAYMENT INCLUDES$1,250 MY CHOICE BONUS CASH VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER •OFFER ENDS MARCH 31 ST SR model shown▲ WNWITH $995 DO YOM $214 MONTHLLEASE* FR UDES:INCL SLmodel shown ▲ RIGHT VEHICLES •RIGHT PRICE •RIGHT TIME OFFER APPLICABLE ON MOST MODELS. THE AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE AVAILABLE ON 2017 TITAN MODELS CHOOSE FROM: OR$4,000UP TO $3,500UP TO BONUSCASH2 PARTS ANDACCESSORIESCREDIT1 ON TOP OF EXISTING OFFERS OffersavailablefromMarch1–31,2017.1Bonuscashdiscountof$3,500/$1,500/$1,250/$1,500/$1,500/$1,000willbedeductedfromthenegotiatedsellingpricebeforetaxesandisapplicabletocustomerswholease,financeorpurchaseany2017Titan/2017Rogue/2017Sentra/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Murano/2017 Micra. Certain conditions apply. 2Nissan parts and accessories credit (“credit”) is available on select new and previously unregistered 2017 Nissan models purchased/leased/financed and delivered between March 1, 2017andMarch31,2017. Maximum$4000creditavailableon2017Titanmodelsonly.Othermodelsqualifyforlessercreditamountsasfollows:$1,300(2017Micra,VersaNote)//$1,625(2017Altima,Sentra)//$1,950(2017Maxima,Juke,Rogue,Murano,Pathfinder,Armada).Credit consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards the purchase of Nissan accessories from an authorized Nissan dealer. Credit cannot be used towards the costs of installation of Nissan accessoriesand cannot be deducted from the negotiated selling price of the vehicle. Credit will be deducted from the price of Nissan accessories after taxes. Any unused portion of this credit will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. Customer is responsible for allcosts not otherwise covered by credit. Credit has no cash surrender value and cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your participating Nissan dealer or visit Choosenissan.ca for details.Paymentscannotbemadeonaweeklybasis,foradvertisingpurposesonly.*Representativemonthlyleaseofferbasedonanew2017RogueSFWD/2017SentraSVCVTStylePackageat0.99%/0.99%leaseAPRfor39/39monthsequalsmonthlypaymentsof$254/$214with $1,495/$995 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $11,403/$9,357. Lease Cash of $0/$1,760 is included in the advertised offer. My Choice Bonus Cashof $1,500/$1,250 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$28,029 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioninglevy($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may changewithout notice and 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 Running Room in-store training program led by coaches who are ex-smokers DURHAM — A program that helps peo- ple quit smoking while becoming more physically active is coming to Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa this year. It’s estimated that smoking is responsible for 30 per cent of all cancer deaths in Cana- da and is related to more than 85 per cent of lung cancer cases. Since quitting smoking is notoriously dif- ficult, last year the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) teamed up with the Running Room Canada to offer Canadians a new way to kick the habit. Run to Quit is an innovative program that combines the quit-smoking expertise of CCS and the learn-to-walk-or- run-five-kilometres expertise of the Run- ning Room. The step-by-step program helps smokers cope with discomfort and cravings through its simple and encourag- ing approach to cutting down while they become more physically active. The pro- gram is expanding to Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa in April. Six months after participants finished last year's program, 40 per cent of those surveyed had quit smoking, and 43 per cent continued running on average three times a week. Whitby resident Chelsea Gumbley partic- ipated last year. “Being a smoker and saying that I was going to take up running, was the scari- est thing ever," she said in a press release. "I want to tell the smokers out there who are thinking about doing the same thing not to be scared. Run to Quit is full of people who are supportive and who are also learning to run and quit smoking together.” In addition, 91 per cent of participants who completed the program said they had cut back on smoking and 97 per cent report- ed increased exercise. The program is being studied by research- ers from the University of British Columbia for its potential as a chronic disease preven- tion program. People can join the free do-it-yourself program or the 10-week training program at their local Running Room, which are led by coaches who are ex-smokers. The in-store training programs are $59.99. To learn more or to register, visit www. runtoquit.com or a local Running Room store. 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Showcase it acrossDurham Region Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 Did you know?COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER READERSHIP REMAINS VERY STRONG Call your LOCAL METROLAND MEDIA ADVERTISING CONSULTANT today at 905-579-4400 or 905-683-5110 WILL READ MORE OR THE SAME AMOUNT AS THE PREVIOUS YEAR 92% OF PEOPLE METROLAND PAPERS IN DURHAM WELL READWhen it comes to readership, demand for local news remains high. Survey by BrandSpark International in partnership with Metroland Media. 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 • Ma r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 18 AP KELLETT AUCTIONSSelling contents of a Lindsay Collector & Others at:Kellett Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock)SAT., APR. 1st at 10:30amClocks: Vienne wall, School House Waterbury, Bee Hive (case only) • Clock parts • Lg. Victoria picture frames • Lg. collection old frames • Shelley bread & butter plates • Peanut pattern finger oil lamp • Bullseye finger oil lamp • 6 Beswick Siamese cat set • Banquet lamp, Cosmos, white, green, pink, yellow • Banquet lamp, Cosmos, white w/winter scene*** No buyers premium***705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellettwww.kellettauctions.com ANDERSON-Joseph Keith, passed peacefully away at home on Friday March 24th, 2017 aged 77 after a brave battle with cancer. Keith was the beloved husband of Carole, dearly loved father of Rachel (Pete) and Jim (Michelle). Much loved granddad of Victoria, Nicholas, Kristy and Tanner and loving great- grandfather of Jenny and Michael. Keith is survived by his sisters Wendy, Teresa and their families in England. Funeral mass will be held at ST. BERNADETTE'S CHURCH, 21 Bayly St. Ajax on Friday March 31st at 10:30am. Many thanks to the caring and committed staff at the Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre, especially Dr. Jeffrey Rothenstein and nurse Lynn Lauzon. Many thanks also to the wonderful Palliative Care team, Dr. Vu & Alison, nurses led by Sydney, and the TLC shown by PSW Debbie Ball. The family is very grateful for the wonderful care given to Keith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Centre or to Keith's favourite charity, The Children's Wish Foundation. MANNERS, Deborah Gloria (nee Cousins) - It is with much sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Debby Manners on March 24, 2017 at the age of 60. She will be deeply missed by her mother, Doreen, and her sister Gayle (Ches), predeceased by her father Bill. Cherished wife to the late Bill Manners, beloved mother to her three daughters Rebecca (Jeff), Amy (David) and Hollie (Sean), loving Nanny to Nathan, Cole, Ciara, Lucus, Ashton, Emily, Lydia and Jacob, and aunt to many nieces and nephews, including Addam, Jason and Wyndi. A friend and mentor to many, she will especially be missed by Lori Gvazdaitis and Lorna Thompson. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the incredible staff at Toronto General Hospital CICU and MSICU. Debby, a devoted RPN since 1974, who had just retired from Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General) after 23 years, was extremely proud of her career and her profession which never wavered over decades of dedication. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Lake House, 600 Liverpool Road, Pickering, Ontario on Thursday, March 30, 2017 between the hours of 4 and 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Michael Garron Hospital - Outpatient Department or to the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. SPRAYSON (nee Cross), June Elizabeth - April 6, 1925 - March 24, 2017. Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Friday, March 24th, 2017, June Sprayson (nee Cross) in her 92nd year. Loving wife of Patrick Sprayson. Dear mother of Brian (Deborah), Steven (the late Helen), Debbie (Joe Konick), Kathy (Mike Dennison). Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Kris), Michael (Alison), Kari-Ann, Steven, Jodi-Lyn, Joey (Tricia), Matthew (Marie-Eve), and Great Grandmother of Madison, Jack, Alex, Charlie, Eric, Justyn, Travis, Dylan, Devon, Lily, Macen, and Simon. Predeceased by her brothers Roy, Lloyd, and Gord. A private Celebration for family and friends will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home. Those wishing may make memorial donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com Mother’s Day In-Memoriams Publishing Thursday May 11th • Deadline is Tuesday May 9th Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 905-683-0707 Our Annual Spring Farm Machinery Sale of Tractors, Equipment, Classic Cars & Vehicles, Tools & Toys for Boys Auction Saturday April 22nd, 201710:00 AMUXBRIDGE SALES ARENA720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE * 3 AUCTION RINGS * "CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME"Consign Early to take Advantage of Full Services Subject to additions & deletions Visa, M/C, Debit & Approved Cheque 3% charge for Visa & M/C GARY HILL AUCTIONS905-852-9538, 800-654-4647416-518-6401Details & photosgaryhauctions@sympatico.cagaryhillauctions.ca ~Big Doug's Texas BBQ Food Provider~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Barrie Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Pear inlaid table and 6 chairs, Classy Bowler pinball machine, Gibbard tea wagon, press back hi chair, marble top French side table, brass bed, silver plate, jewellery, wooden golf clubs, prints, lamps, large quantity of col- lectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday, March 31st at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of a Bobcaygeon home plus others - King size bed - pub style table and chair set - modern bedroom sets - chesterfield - parlor tables - approx 50 pieces of jewelry - qty of coins - wood decoys - modern high boy dresser - 3pc mahogany coffee and end table set - Shimano 18 speed mountain bike - gas water pump - qty of shingles - qty of OSB board - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsGREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Auctions Death Notices Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online Catch Classifieds ONLINE! 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