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About 75 people attended the forum called Lights Out: How Energy Costs Are Killing Ontario Jobs at Oshawa’s Jubilee Pavilion March 31. Mike Patrick, owner and presi- dent of The Bowmanville Found- ry as well as co-chair of the Coali- tion of Ontario Manufacturers for Competitive Industrial Rates, was among the panellists at the event. He said his business spends about $40,000 per month on elec- tricity so he now follows hydro rates closely. Patrick first noticed an issue with his hydro bill about 12 years ago with the appearance of the provincial benefit — now known as the global adjustment — line item, which he said was initially a few hundred dollars. “I didn’t pay attention to it at the time, and then one month it was a $1,200 surcharge and the next month it was a 1,500 a month surcharge,” he said. When the provincial benefit hit $2,000 — about 10 per cent of his hydro bill at the time — he went looking for an explanation from his utility. When he finally got an expla- nation, he was told the provin- cial benefit paid for the difference between the wholesale market price of electricity and the rates paid to the province’s contracted generators of electricity. In recent years, businesses have seen their global adjustment charges rise dramatically, rising above the cost of the power itself in many cases. Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- A recent forum hosted by Durham’s boards of trade and chambers of commerce high- lighted the impact of rising hydro costs on businesses. Panelists at the event said that even with conser- vation efforts, businesses will continue to face rising costs. See DURHAM page 3 YOUR AJAX HOME IS WORTH MORETHAN YOU THINK. TO FIND OUT CALL THE FREE 24 HOUR HOTLINE AT 1-866-254-3745 ID# 2123 Steve Walker/Lisa Nash, Brokers Royal LePage Terrequity Realty, Brokerage. 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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted newsuReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the editor and event listings. share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamre- gion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. Patrick explained he would learn that Ontario’s fixed contract rates were well above market prices, something that gets exacerbated during recessions when industrial demand falls and competitors in other North American jurisdictions can enjoy low-cost electricity. “So at a time when Ontario industry needed help the most during the great recession we were losing business to Amer- ican competitors who were buying electric- ity at rates half to a third of what we were paying and it was subsidized by us,” he said. Patrick explains that when he began to look into the issue his company was pour- ing iron at night in an attempt to shift their load off peak hydro times but it proved futile as only 10 to 15 per cent of his bill was affected by that change as it did not affect the global adjustment. “I realized my efforts were in vain,” he explains. “I immediately shifted all of my production to day shift. By doing this I avoided shift premiums, extra supervi- sion and all of the safety and quality and productivity issues that go with running a night shift operation. To this day The Bowmanville Foundry pours iron on day shift right in the middle of the day, we make no attempt to run off peak. It does not pay off because the pricing model is broken.” He points out that Ontario has the capacity to generate 40,000 megawatts of electricity but demand does not rise above the low 20,000s even on the hottest sum- mer days leaving Ontario to annually sell off enough electricity to power 100,000 homes for a year. “For example in 2014, we spent $1.7 billion producing that 19 terawatt hours of electricity and we sold it to places like Michigan and New York for only $688 mil- lion. In other words, we lost just over $1 bil- lion overproducing electricity and selling it off to our competitors at fire sale prices.” He was critical of the Ontario govern- ment’s 20-year renewable contracts, some of which pay 10 to 20 times the market rate. “There was practically a lineup around Queen’s Park for people wanting to access these rich contracts all paid for by industri- al ratepayers who were passing these addi- tional costs onto our customers in the form of price increases and in my case electricity surcharges and of course as our prices went up we were in turn losing business and shedding jobs by the tens of thousands.” Jon Kieran, president and principal of Integrus Consulting, said he believed solar power was the future and compared it to the cellphone revolution. But he said Ontario’s choice to be an early adopter of solar technology left it purchasing the equivalent of the bag cellphone, bulky and expensive compared to the cheaper and better models that would follow a few years later. “Each (solar) panel you see is like the bag phone,” he said. His suggestions for improving the situ- ation included cancelling large renewable procurement (LRP) contracts where possi- ble before the end of the year and not add- ing anymore LRP contracts as Ontario has excess capacity in the system. He was not optimistic about the Ontar- io government’s plan to reduce rates by 25 per cent for residential customers, pointing out that the dollars will come from forcing Ontario Power Generation to take on long- term debt that will eventually be paid by ratepayers. Nancy Shaw, CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, said the forum was organized to address the frustration she and her colleagues at local boards of trade and chambers of commerce are hear- ing about from their members. “When I speak to any business owner I’ll say what’s your biggest success and what’s your biggest struggle and nine times out of 10 the biggest struggle is hydro costs and that they’re too high for business,” she said. “We are hearing people saying if it contin- ues we will have to shut our doors.” The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has long advocated on the issue of hydro rates and wants businesses to share their stories. “We’re calling on businesses to sub- mit their concerns about the rising costs of hydro to the Ontario chamber as well as their stories about how they’ve been affect- ed by rising hydro costs,” said Shaw, adding those stories make the chamber a stronger advocate on the issue. Businesses can email Shaw at ceo@ oshawachamber.com or contact the Ontar- io Chamber of Commerce at www.occ.ca. Durham business owner on conserving energy: ‘I realized my efforts were in vain’ DURHAM from page 1 Metroland file photo DURHAM -- A recent forum hosted by Durham’s boards of trade and chambers of commerce highlighted the impact of rising hydro costs on businesses. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 4 AP Come see our display at the Clarington Home Show April 7-9 th! 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While it’s been 20 years since the first list was published, the threshold remains $100,000. If inflation were to be taken into account, the total would be $149,424. Here are the top-five wager earners in each Durham municipality, along with Durham Region. AJAX Rob Ford, chief administrative officer - $221,108.50 Paul Ritchie, platoon chief, Ajax Fire and Emergency Ser- vices - $190,446.80 Dave Meredith, director of operations and environmental services - $179,462.39 Rodney Woodcock, platoon chief, Ajax Fire and Emergen- cy Services — $176,301.35 Sheila Strain, director of finance, $172,461.47 CLARINGTON Franklin Wu, chief administrative officer, $285,580.29 Marie Marano, director of corporate services, $193,346.49 Andrew Allison, solicitor, $188,695.18 Nancy Taylor, director of finance, $180,236.26 Joseph Caruana, director of community services, $172,840.33 OSHAWA Jagdeep Sharma, city manager, $250,426.95 Beverly Hendry, commissioner of corporate services, $205,343.46 Paul Ralph, commissioner of development services, $201,802.41 Ronald Diskey, commissioner of community services, $174,541.91 David Potts, city solicitor, $171,986.62 PICKERING Tony Prevedel, chief administrative officer, $230,037.94 Paul Bigioni, director of corporate services and city solici- tor, $173,412.50 Stan Karwowski, director of finance and treasurer, $164,051.88 Richard Holborn, director of engineering services, $163,359.29 John Hagg, fire chief, $161,530.64 SCUGOG Todd Soomre, fire captain, $110,232.51 Gordon Gettins, fire prevention officer, $110,193.98 Richard Miller, fire chief, $107,297.61 UXBRIDGE Ingrid Svelnis, chief administrative officer, $149,420.04 Donna Condon, treasurer, $119,406.38 Scott Richardson, fire chief, $112,355.05 Benjamin Kester, Director of Public Works, $110,647.60 Debbie Leroux, director of legislative services, $110,647.60 WHITBY Robert Petrie, chief administrative officer, $224,872.72 Suzanne Beale, commissioner of public works, $175,541.35 Kenneth Nix, commissioner of corporate services and treasurer, $175,541.35 Peter Lebel, commissioner of community and marketing services, $175,541.35 Robert Short, commissioner of planning and develop- ment DURHAM REGION Garry Cubitt, chief administrative officer, $338,933.08 Dr. Robert Kyle, commissioner and medical officer of health, $321,671.68 Paul Martin, chief of police, $247,274.20 Matt Gaskell, commissioner of corporate services, $215,799.76 Roger Anderson, regional chair and chief executive offi- cer, $214,680 Durham bureaucrats front and centre on Sunshine list 2016 Metroland graphic DURHAM -- Each year the Province of Ontario releases what is affectionately called ‘The Sunshine List’. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 5 AP AJAXGRANDOPENINGK-CUPS This Saturday April 8 th 10am & Sunday April 9 th 11am FREE T-Shirts first 50 Customers each day!3 FREE K-Cups on your first visit when you sign up for our loyalty program! 85 Kingston Road E, Ajax (Same plaza as the Beer Store and McDonalds, across from Costco)www.dailycup.ca/locations 905-239-3999 Buy a box of K-Cups at regular priceand get $2.00 off your 2nd box! 10% off all Supplements (see staff for details, purchase required) Daily Cup promotes a healthier lifestyle! 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Cawker P.S. in Scugog, as a way to help students at those schools transition to later bell times. The breakfast programs will start about 40 min- utes before the morning entry bell, ensuring that parents don't have to change their school drop-off time because of the bell time changes. “We listened to the parents at those three schools and heard their message very clearly," said DDSB board chair Michael Barrett. "They want to drop off their child at the same time this September as they do now, despite the change in bell times." The new programs will bring the total number of breakfast or snack programs offered at DDSB schools to 86. The board will also be introducing free academ- ic support programs for one hour before school, twice a week at those three schools. Trustees voted March 20 to approve bell time changes at 28 DDSB schools starting in September 2017. The changes aim to expand bus service to more students, while saving the DDSB and Durham Catholic District School board about $1.9 million in transportation costs. While most of the affected schools are looking at bell times changes of 10 minutes or less, four DDSB schools face shifts of 30 to 45 minutes. Eagle Ridge P.S. will see its bell times moved 30 minutes later, while S.A. Cawker P.S. and Joseph Gould P.S. will see bell times moved 45 and 40 minutes later, respectively. Donald A. Wilson Secondary School in Whitby is also facing a big change, with bell times shifted 30 minutes ear- lier. Durham’s Catholic board approved bell time changes for 10 of its schools on March 27. 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa • 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.•Tues.•Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 • www.furnituregalleries.ca *Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not valid on Floor Model Clearance or Best Value items. See store for details. 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It could mean greeting people at the door at a show and sale, or keeping track of what’s been sold so the artists can be paid. The OAA’s annual signature events are art festivals in the spring and fall and its juried art exhibition, all organized and run by members as opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their creations. The group formed in Canada’s cen- tennial year with 43 active members and now boasts 180, mostly from Oshawa and Whitby but also from other parts of Dur- ham and beyond. Improving their skills has always been important to group mem- bers, MacLean says, noting she and OAA co- founder Maureen Remington met in an art course. In the OAA’s fledgling days, it need- ed some high-level support from the City of Oshawa to get up to speed as a group, writ- ing proposals and the like. “The city acted as an agent until we could do it ourselves,” Labelle-Johnson says. MacLean says she never thought the OAA would make half a century, simply because it’s hard to keep any large group going and thriving year after year, never mind decade after decade. “That’s why I’m so proud of what this group is able to do,” she says. Looking ahead to the next 50, Labelle- Johnson says the OAA is making an effort to get some younger blood into the fold. This year’s juried show includes a youth category and the OAA would like to see more younger people involved. “We are getting a few, but not as many as we would like,” she says. “Our aim is to go after that age group — say, under 50 — if they want to be a member, help us out, do some legwork.” The OAA holds its show and sales April 28 to 30 and Oct. 13 to 15 this year at Camp Samac in Oshawa. Admission is free and vis- itors access the events via the Conlin Road entrance. But first up is the 50th Anniversary Jur- ied Art Exhibition, running April 6 to 23 at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Labelle- Johnson says on the April 6 opening night, in addition to the award presentations, there will be music, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres — and a big cake. It’s from 7 to 9 p.m. and there is no charge to attend and join the party. “(OAA Juried Show co-chair) Mary Gart- lan and her committee have worked really hard to make this a posh affair and people will remember it,” she says. “We’re not going black-tie, because that scares people, but we hope people dress up.” Learn more about the OAA by visiting www.oshawaartassociation.com. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland OSHAWA -- Anne Labelle-Johnson, left, past president of the Oshawa Art Association, and fellow Oshawa artist Audrey MacLean, who co-founded the group, are cele- brating the 50th anniversary of the OAA this year. This month, a gala to mark the milestone will be held on April 6 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, opening night for the juried art exhibition. As well, the OAA’s annual spring art show and sale runs April 28 to 30 at Camp Samac in Oshawa. Durham arts group marks milestone Pickeringto upgrade 7,000 street lights to LED Upgrade to save approximately $691,000 annually in energy, maintenance costs PICKERING — More than 7,000 street lights are being replaced throughout Pickering with LED lighting to save costs and energy. The executive committee voted Mon- day to hire Realterm Energy Corp. to convert the city’s current high-pressure sodium and mercury vapour street light luminaires to energy-efficient LED light- ing. The installation work is going to cost just more than $6.4 million including HST. The hamlet of Whitevale will get lights that best reflect the character of the her- itage district, and staff will consult with the Whitevale and District Residents’ Association on this matter. 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Rayfield Pye dropped by on Satur- day and told me one was singing in my neighbour’s yard, already claim- ing territory with its raspy little “fee- bee” song. You have to be hardy, being one of the first migrants back in spring. And smart, able to second-guess weather patterns and winds, and find shelter and food if winter turns around and pounces. Fortunately, that narrow, oscillating 'edge' between frozen solid and blooming dandelions pro- vides some unique opportunities for early birds. Take cluster flies, for example. These fat, juicy insects overwinter as adults, hibernating under tree bark, in earthen tunnels and in cracks and crannies of buildings. As soon as the world warms up they emerge and get right to work, laying eggs in lawns and gardens, where their larvae can readily access earthworms, their prime host species. They’re the slug- gish, buzzing flies that congregate on south-facing windows in your home on sunny winter days, woken by the warmth in the walls and thinking it’s time to head outside. With perfect synchronicity, it seems that eastern phoebes, the ear- liest flycatchers to return to Ontario, show up on those same first warm days, just as cluster flies are emerg- ing — a feast for these hungry little migrants, which happily bob their tails as they flit about the yard, snap- ping up flies. Eastern bluebirds, as well, likely rely on emerging cluster flies for fuel when they’re first back to the grasslands and pastures they call home. About the same size as bluebottle flies, which also overwinter as adults, cluster flies lack the shiny colour- ful thorax, but are covered with tiny yellow hairs, giving them a golden sheen. Entomologists believe they are native to Europe, probably trans- The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney ported to the Americas along with ballast soils containing earthworms a few centuries ago. But our own native birds won’t pass up a free lunch. My brother-in-law in Pembroke told me a great story from that warm spell in late February. Brian arrived home one sunny afternoon to find a hundred Bohemian waxwings flying about the yard, catching cluster flies on the wing. So even fruit-eating birds are smart enough, and oppor- tunistic enough, to take advantage of a protein bonanza. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. — Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. 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Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 LETTER TO THE EDITOR All is not a bed of roses for the Kathleen Wynne Liberals To the editor: Re: ‘MPP defends government actions on reducing hydro bills’, column, March 29 So reading Minister of Economic Development and Growth Brad Duguid’s column, everything seems to be a bed of roses with the provincial government. I wonder why after 14 years Premier Kathleen Wynne has a popularity rating of approximately 13 per cent? Then you begin to have thoughts about the cancel- ling of the gas plants just to keep seats. Not to mention the E-health boondoggle and then there is the Ornge air ambu- lance service, all costing the Ontario tax- payers billions of dollars. We have yet to hear the full cost of selling the profitable Ontario Hydro to big business sharehold- ers. Gordon Robinson Pickering 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP OUR VIEW cOlUmn I had a strange moment this past week when I saw a Facebook pic- ture of one of my favourite students from back in the day when I wore the mantle of ‘high school teacher’. The photo was not from that time. It was from the present. The very real, very mind- blowing present. It was a lovely shot of her and her two children. Her two teen- aged children. Children who are about the same age or even a little older than she was when I first taught her. Yikes. Where the heck did that time go? That kind of stuff always rocks my world a little. I don’t know about you, but I still feel — inside — like I’m about 20 years old. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. It could be a sign that I’m lucky enough to be perennially young at heart. Or it could be an indica- tor of severely retarded emotional and psychological growth. I’ve certainly had moments that would support both sce- narios. But for the bulk of my days, as long as I can avoid looking in mirrors or watching myself on television, it’s fairly easy for me to exist in a kind of timeless vacuum. I’m not 56, or even 40 or 30. I’m just me. Neil. I am the age of my spirit or soul. Which, as far as I can tell — and more impor- tantly, feel — is ageless. And I think that’s a fairly healthy way to live. To keep our eyes off of the clock and to spend more time listening to that ageless voice inside of us. That voice that says go ahead and lie down on the grass, by all means skin- ny-dip whenever possible, and milk and cookies are never a bad choice. Photos like the one of my ex-student and her grown children can certain- ly give us pause. They are sometimes shocking reminders that the calendar pages are flipping faster and faster. And that can be disconcerting, to say the least. But they can and should, also, be reminders to listen a little more atten- tively to that youthful, energetic, life-lov- ing voice inside of us. To make sure that while those calendar pages are turning, we are filling them as much as possible, with stuff and people that make us feel good. Because that voice knows. It is age- less and timeless, and with that comes a wisdom and a guidance that is unparal- leled. And the nice thing is, you never, ever have to worry about trusting that voice … because it’s you. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Trusting your inner voice neil crone Enter Laughing How to submit a letter to the editor: MaiL 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, L1H 6N8 EMaiL newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 Durham Region students will join thou- sands of Canadians heading to France this week to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle at Vimy Ridge. The battle marked the first time Canadi- an Corps fought together in one formation and is often thought of as a nation-building moment in Canadian history. The battle began at 5:30 a.m. April 9, 1917 and by noon most of the heavily defeated ridge was cap- tured. Nearly 3,600 Canadian soldiers lost their lives. To mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, commemorative events will be held at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, including a ceremony, musical performances, exhibits and activity tents, according to Veterans Affairs Canada. The Government of Canada will lead a delega- tion to France to participate in the events, including the opening of a new Visitor Education Centre. There is to be an esti- mated 30,000 Canadians including 12,000 students going to Vimy Ridge for the 100th anniversary. Canada’s sacrifice in the First World War is one that should not be forgot- ten. Although the Battle of Vimy Ridge is thought of as a success, it came at a great cost. According to Veterans Affairs Canada, of the 100,000 Canadians who served in the battle, 10,600 suffered injuries. More than 650,000 Canadians served in uniform dur- ing the war. By the end of the First World War, Canada, which had a population of less than eight-million people, lost 66,000 soldiers and 170,000 were wounded. Attending the ceremonies and visiting the war sites in Europe will impact students and leave a lasting memory they can take back to Canada. Visiting the stunning and majestic Vimy Memorial should be on every Cana- dian’s bucket list. Designed by Toronto- born sculptor Walter Allward, the monu- ment was nearly 15 years in the making and stands as a beautiful tribute to soldiers lost in the First World War. The monument, now on the Canadian $20 bill, features two tow- ering spires and 20 large limestone sculp- tures of figures signifying sorrow and loss. Seeing the monument first-hand and reading the names of fallen soldiers brings home the sacrifices. It is a valuable experi- ence for students and all Canadians. Durham Region students join Canadians marking the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge battle 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Ajax to play a role in Reel Canada’s National Canadian Film Day 150 on April 19 Winter is starting to melt into spring here in Durham Region. The trees are budding, the birds are chirping, and it’s fair to say we all have a little more spring in our steps as we welcome more pleasing temperatures. April is the perfect time to get out and explore Durham’s vibrant local art scene. Self-guided studio tours and art festivals are taking place throughout our communities this month, which provide a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to nurture their creativity. Film enthusiasts are invited to enjoy what is considered to be the world’s largest film festival this month. On April 19, Reel Can- ada’s National Canadian Film Day 150 will be taking place coast-to-coast, in celebra- tion of Canadian cinema and Canada’s 150th anniversary. Durham Region’s Film Office is proud to share that Township of Brock and Town of Ajax communities have been select- ed as host sites for this event. Head to Beaver- ton for a day of educational workshops, film screenings, and an awards ceremony hon- ouring members of Durham’s film industry; or enjoy a free film screening at the St. Francis Centre in Ajax. For more details about these local events, visit www.canadianfilmday.ca. Durham Tourism and Sport Durham are thrilled to announce that two all-new maps have recently been released, highlighting the incredible fishing and cycling opportuni- ties in Durham Region. The Durham Region Fishing Map was designed to assist seasoned and recreational anglers in exploring Dur- ham’s large and welcoming fishing commu- nity. Our communities boast a unique mix of urban and rural areas, and about 20 vari- eties of fish, while providing world-class fish- ing year-round. This map provides a wealth of information to help you enjoy all the won- derful fishing opportunities Durham Region has to offer. The Durham Cycle Tours map is the per- fect companion for experienced recreational cyclists. The updated 2017 map includes four spectacular new routes and a list of 98 local businesses that are ready to welcome cyclists to their locations. This map offers a great sec- tion on trip planning, with reference to up- to-date road conditions to assist cyclists with planning their ideal cycling excursions. To view or obtain your own copy of these maps today, visit us online at www.durhamtour- ism.ca. Remember to check out the Durham Tourism events calendar online at durham- tourism.ca to plan your family friendly activi- ties this spring. We love to stay connected with you. Sign up for our e-newsletter, follow us on Twitter @DurhamTourism, or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/durhamtourism. Until next month — enjoy your time exploring beautiful Durham Region. -- Kristyn Chambers is tourism co-ordinator with the Region of Durham’s planning and economic development department. Enjoy arts and adventure in Durham this spring Notice of public meetingandparticipantfunding The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)will hold a publicCommissionmeetingwhereCNSCstaffwillpresenttheRegulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants:2016(2016 NPP Report). This report provides CNSC staff’s assessment of the Canadian nuclearpowerindustry’s safety performance during the 2016 calendar year anddetailstheprogressofregulatoryissuesandinitiativesuptoApril30,2017. Date:August 16 or 17,2017Place:CNSC public hearing room,14th floor,280 Slater Street,Ottawa,ONTime:As set by the agenda published prior to the meeting date The meeting date and location may change.Check our website for the latest details. Through its Participant Funding Program (PFP),the CNSC is offering upto$35,000 in funding to assist members of the public,Indigenous groups and other stakeholders in reviewing its 2016 NPP Report and providingtopic-specific submissions to the Commission. The deadline for submitting a completed participant funding application form to the CNSC is April 28,2017. The public is invited to comment,in writing,on the 2016 NPP Report.WrittensubmissionsmustbefiledwiththeCommissionSecretariatbyJuly17,2017 online at nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/the-commission/intervention or at the coordinates below.Details on requirements for these submissions are availableonlineorbycontactingtheSecretariat.The 2016 NPP Report willbeavailableafterJune16,2017,online or by request to the Secretariat. Find out more on the Commission meeting process and PFP at nuclearsafety.gc.ca. Contact information:Secretariat 280 Slater Street,P.O.Box 1046,Station B,Ottawa,ON K1P 5S9Tel.:613-996-9063 or 1-800-668-5284Fax:613-995-5086Email:cnsc.interventions.ccsn@canada.ca PFP administrator 613-947-6382 or 1-800-668-5284cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca Kristyn Chambers Durham Tourism Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Banging on the drum all day WHITBY -- Maddix Fan, 2, banged away on some drums during the Autism Awareness Day hosted by the Muslim Moms of Durham Region at the Abilities Centre April 2. PICKERING — All types of pets are wel- come to a photo session by Tuff Scruff Pet Photography in Pickering on Sunday. Capturing clean, vibrant portraits that truly let the pet’s personality shine through, photos will be taken on a bright, Easter- coloured background. Slots will be available Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Pickering Animal Services to aid in building a new facility to help animals in need for years to come. It’s $40 per pet, per session and $10 for each additional pet. A $20 (non-refundable) deposit is required at the time of booking to reserve a spot. To reserve a spot, send a message via the Tuff Scruff Pet Photography Facebook page or email bob@tuffscruff.com and include the type of pet and desired time slot. Pet portraits to help Pickering build new shelter 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP Company is accused of supplying tetrachloroethylene, identified as a possible carcinogen, to dry cleaning plants without taking the proper steps to contain the chemical Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Charges of illegally sell- ing a potentially harmful solvent have been laid against Pickering company GFL Envi- ronmental and three employees, including the organization’s president. It is alleged that GFL (the acronym stands for Green For Life) supplied tetra- chloroethylene, a substance identified in studies as a possible carcinogen, to dry cleaning plants that had not taken proper steps to contain the chemical, according to an indictment on file at the Oshawa court- house. The company, along with president and CEO Patrick Dovigi, vice-president of sales and marketing John Petlichkovski, and Louie Servos, identified as a GFL employ- ee, each face 16 charges under the Envi- ronmental Protection Act, according to the indictment. The company and employees were charged under a section of the act that prohibits the sale of tetrachloroethylene to operators of dry cleaning machines unless specific equipment and contain- ment requirements in the regulations are met, according to a statement by the fed- eral Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. GFL, whose operations include soil remediation, handling of liquid hazard- ous waste and solid waste management (including residential recycling pickup in Oshawa and Whitby) has vowed to fight the charges. “At GFL we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. We plan to vig- orously defend these charges,” said a state- ment attributed to Ed Glavina, executive vice-president of strategic planning with GFL. The allegations contained in the indict- ment have not been proven in court. The charges, laid in January of this year, allege that in 2013 and 2014 GFL sold tetra- chloroethylene, also known and perchlo- roethylene or PERC, to nine dry cleaning operations in Toronto, Newmarket, Scar- borough, Mississauga, Waterloo, London and Cambridge that had not adhered to containment measures required by law. According to the indictment, infractions noted by enforcement officers included inadequate wastewater containment sys- tems and floor drain plugs that were not resistant to PERC. In some cases, inspec- tors found containers and pails of residue and sludge that were not equipped with secondary containment systems, the docu- ment indicates. The charges could be interpreted as GFL being accused of failing to ensure the companies were properly equipped to use PERC, a legal substance that is sub- ject to strict regulations, according to some industry insiders. Cleaners have a responsibility to observe those regulations, said Rob McCo- nnell, president of the Ontario Fabricare Association. “They should comply; it’s standard practice,” he said. McConnell noted, however, that there’s also an onus on suppliers to ensure the cleaners they’re supplying have fulfilled the requirements. “Suppliers must do their due diligence when they service a dry cleaning plant that’s using PERC and make sure they comply,” McConnell said. “They should get confirmation.” Long a preferred solvent by the dry cleaning industry, PERC is still widely used, said Sidney Chelsky, executive direc- tor of the Ontario Fabricare Association. “It has been and continues to be the best cleaning solvent there is,” he said. At one time, as many as 90 per cent of dry cleaning operations used PERC, Chelsky said. But now cleaners are seeking alternatives. “That has changed because there’s been some negative pressure on the industry,” he said. Research has shown PERC increases the likelihood of cancer in test animals, and is a suspected human carcinogen. “(PERC) has been suspected of caus- ing some types of cancer, based on both human and animal evidence,” says an entry on the website of the American Can- cer Society. And the International Agen- cy for Research on Cancer has declared the substance a likely human carcinogen, according to a 2006 study by the World Health Organization. Canadian regulations for the use and disposal of PERC impose stringent require- ments aimed at containment of the materi- al, as well as requiring dry cleaning plants to provide training for staff and implement plans to react to and report on spills. Adherence to the regulations reduces the potential for exposure to PERC, said Chelsky, adding most cleaners adhere to the rules. “If an operator is following the regula- tions it’s safe for employees and it’s safe for the public,” he said. “If a cleaner follows and obeys the laws, there’s absolutely no concern.” Chelsky said that while there is a dual onus for both cleaners and suppliers to ensure regulatory compliance, it’s typically the supplier that bears the brunt for infrac- tions. Penalties upon conviction can range from $15,000 to $2 million, and individu- als can also face up to three years in prison, according to the act. “It should be noted that the applicable range of penalties following conviction will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the number of infrac- tions, the type of conviction (summary or by indictment), whether an individu- al or a corporation has been convicted, and whether the conviction is for a first or subsequent offence,” Pierre Manoni of the ministry’s media branch wrote in response to an inquiry. None of the companies identified in the indictment related to the GFL case have been charged, Manoni said. Chelsky said suppliers can find them- selves facing prosecution for infractions they weren’t even aware of. “If there’s a drain that can’t be seen, how can (a seller) be held responsible for what they can’t see?” he said. “The fines are substantial, and they’re holding the seller responsible because they’ve got deeper pockets. The sellers have responsibilities, but they can’t be held responsible for something they can- not see.” The GFL case returns to court in Oshawa April 21. Pickering company GFL Environmental facescharges over sales of regulated cleaning solvent Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Charges have been laid against Pickering company GFL Environmental and three employees, including the president. It’s alleged the company sold a con- trolled chemical to dry cleaning operations that weren’t adequately equipped to contain the substance. GFL says it plans to fight the charges. At GFL we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. 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Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street WestOshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE All donations will be turned over to the local food bank Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A Pickering scout group is challenging all Durham residents, churches, schools, businesses, sporting clubs, car clubs and other scouts groups to collect pasta and sauce to help fill a trailer or donate it to their local food bank. Scouts Canada Good Turn Week, running from April 29 to May 7, is a youth-driven initiative that aims to foster a stron- ger sense of community and friendship in Canada through consideration and assistance to others. Anyone can par- ticipate by doing a good deed for a friend, family member, neighbour or the community. Canadians are encouraged to share their 'good turn' on the Scouts Canada website www. Scouts.ca/goodturnweek, on Facebook at www.facebook. com/scoutscanada, or on Twitter using the hashtag #good- turn The 7th Pickering Scout Group has decided its 'good turn' will be The Great Pasta Challenge. From April 1 to April 30, the scout group will be collecting pasta (including pack- aged pasta, Kraft Dinner and canned pasta) and pasta sauce, which it will donate to the Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army food bank and St. Paul's-on-the Hill Community Food Bank during Good Turn Week. The goal is to fill its camping trailer with at least 5,000 packages of pasta and/or sauce, and the group will accept donations at the locations listed below. Formula Ford in Pickering is a drop-off location, and has committed to donating a minimum of 10 packages of pasta for every vehicle sold or leased in April. They are challeng- ing all other dealerships and business in Durham to match or better their donation. Amberlea Presbyterian Church in Pickering has joined in and challenges all other churches in Durham to collect pasta and sauce for their local food bank. Guildwood Presbyterian Church in Scarborough has also joined in and challenges all churches in Scarborough and Toronto to collect pasta and sauce for local food banks. Donation locations are: Formula Ford, 940 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905-839-6666); Master Mechanic, 1211 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905-420-4040); Fairport Pharmacy, 750 Okla- homa Dr., Pickering (905-839-4461); and The Print Place, 520 Westney Rd. S., Ajax, Unit 6 (905-686-2610). For more information or to arrange a large pickup, con- tact Al Harris by email at fireal5@rogers.com or by calling 416-428-6265. Mamma Mia! 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It was one of the first box subscrip- tion services on the market at the time. Upon launching, Montague’s goal was to have at least 500 subscribers in the first month. Within 24 hours, Nerd Block had 2,500 subscribers. From here, Montague says the business took on a “life of its own." Many different packages are offered cater- ing to different genres of pop-culture, includ- ing Gamer Blocks, Horror Blocks, Sci-Fan Blocks, and Comic Blocks. They’ve partnered with Geek & Sundry to bring a tabletop pack- age for board game enthusiasts. Nerd Block has partnerships with celeb- rities such as Kevin Smith, Bruce Campbell, Amy Schumer, Anna Kendrick, and Katey Sagal. The company recently partnered with Stan Lee to offer a box package of merchan- dise exclusive to the comic book icon. Nerd Block is also partnering with major studios to do brand-specific boxes. There’s one franchise diehard fans have been sali- vating for, however. And now, Nerd Block is bringing it to them. Nerd Block has recently partnered with BBC Worldwide to launch the first and only officially-licensed Doctor Who subscription service. Nerd Block noticed that every time a Doctor Who item was placed in a subscrip- tion box, sales on that box would soar. The company is excited to be able to bring this exclusive content to the legions of dedi- cated “Whovians” around the world. And the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “It’s been on the market now for 72 hours, and it’s just a runaway success,” says Mon- tague. “We thought it was going to be great, but it is phenomenal.” Montague is particularly proud that a local business has found success on such a large scale. “It’s exciting that this smaller company from Canada is able to work with this jugger- naut that is the BBC and Doctor Who,” says Montague. Montague says there is often a belief that Canadian businesses cannot compete with other major markets. 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According to a report at vimyfoundation.ca, close to 100,000 troops “poured from trenches, dugouts and tunnels, surged up a slope and conquered an enemy position…” Also pounded by heavy artillery re, by the end of this fateful day the Germans had been soundly defeated with three of the four divisions having met their objectives within hours. German resistance kept >> A NATION COMES OF AGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 VIMY100th Anniversary Anniversary Anniversary AMPUTEES FIND MODERNDAY INSPIRATION FROM VIMY BATTLE SURVIVORS The Battle of Vimy Ridge may have been 100 years ago, but it continues to have modern-day lessons for amputees like Rob Larman and Ti any Ross of Toronto. Larman, who lost his leg at the age of 14 when friends dared him to jump a train, now directs e War Amps PLAYSAFE Program, while Ti any Ross, 10, was born a le arm amputee and is now a member of the e War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. To mark the Vimy anniversary, they laid a rose at the grave of Ethelbert “Curley” Christian at Toronto’s Prospect Cemetery, in honour of the remarkable sacri ce Christian made at Vimy that continues to inspire young amputees today. Christian lost all four limbs in the Vimy Battle and is believed to be the only quadruple amputee to have survived the First World War. Despite his grievous injuries, he became a leading member of the newly established War Amputations of Canada and even returned to the battle eld for the dedication of the Vimy Memorial in 1936. “Curley Christian passed away in 1954, but he continues to have a legendary status in e War Amps for how he overcame his amputations, particularly at a time when disability was very much a hidden and taboo subject,” says Larman. “Curley was there to o er assurance and advice to the Second World War amputees from someone who had been there, and a er my accident, those veterans did the same for me. Now we older amputees pass along this support and legacy to young amputees like Ti any,” says Larman. He adds that laying a rose at Christian’s grave on behalf of e War Amps is both a way to honour him as a tremendous role model for amputees, and to put a face to the many Canadian soldiers who lost limbs at Vimy Ridge. “ ese young men showed great bravery both in ghting for their country and in readjusting to their new lives as amputees,” said Larman. “ rough e War Amps, we will continue the work and the example le by war amputee veterans like Curley going long into the future.” 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP With gratitude for all those who served.20% Off all patio sets FREE Napoleon heater with purchase* Whitby 1650 Victoria St E (South of the 401) Vaughan 3310 Langstaff Road (East of the 400) barbecueworld.com *See store for details. Sale ends April 16, 2017. the Canadians from claiming victory that day but by April 12, they held full control of the ridge, victory was theirs. is battle represented a coming of age for the country. Still so closely tied to Great Britain, Canada distinguished itself for the bravery of its troops, its preparedness, training and determination. And there was no question of sacri ce. e Corps su ered 10,602 casualties – 3,598 of those fatalities. On April 9, 2017, Canadians from coast to coast will mark this historic battle with ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa as well as at the Vimy Memorial in France. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 TWO BROTHERS, TOGETHER FOREVER RIGHT: Rob Larman and Ti any Ross lay a rose at the grave of Curley Christian to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and pay tribute to the war amputee veterans who started The War Amps. Nicole Chénier looks at two faded photographs and wonders what the two men in the black- and-white copy were like. She never met Olivier or Wilfrid Chénier. If the First World War – and the Battle of Vimy Ridge – had never taken place, she would likely have known her two cousins very well. Olivier and Wilfrid were brothers, growing up on a farm in Buckingham, Que. ey enlisted in the Royal Canadian Regiment the same day. ey served together, and then died together the same day at Vimy at age 26 (Olivier) and 27 (Wilfrid). Today they are buried side by side, beneath the French soil. Nicole, who today lives in the South Keys area of Ottawa, says her father o en told stories, but never had much to say about her cousins Olivier and Wilfrid. “I think my dad was too young,” says Nicole. “He didn’t know a lot about them. I think for some reason (the family) never talked about it.” Nicole has an elaborate package of research about the Chéniers (at one time spelled Chené) and the family’s centuries in Canada. e family dates back to the 1600s in France. Despite the 100 years since Vimy Ridge took the lives of more than 3,000 Canadian soldiers, there are still holes in families – and family histories. ose who died are still remembered, even as the decades pass. If they had survived the war, Nicole is sure Olivier and Wilfrid would have returned to work on the family’s farm. She would have been much younger than them, but is sure they would have spent time together. “I think the family would have been really proud of them,” she said. “I’m sure they would have been heroes in the family.” – by Nevil Hunt, Metroland Olivier or Wilfrid Chénier died on April 9, 1917, the rst day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. ey are buried in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery, near Souchez, France. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 23 AP Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East Always Remember The Sacrifices Made By Our Troops At Vimy Ridge Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax - Pickering 300 Kingston Road, Unit 7 Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 Tel 905-509-0336 | Fax 905-509-0334 Email tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca 50 Commercial Ave., Suite 201A Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 Tel 905-427-2060 Fax: 905-427-6976 Email jdickson.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web www.joedickson.onmpp.ca ABOVE LEFT: A group of 37 students and staff from Dunbarton High School departed on Monday afternoon for their trip to Vimy Ridge. The school received a donation of $1,500 from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, represented by Myrna Picotte, and $500 from the Korea Veterans Association of Canada, represented by Bert Picotte, to help with the cost. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 24 AP Students from Dunbarton High School in Pickering were all smiles as they packed up their kit bags on April 3. They are on their way to Europe to participate in the 100th anniversary memorial celebrations of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Before they left, they wanted to thank two local organizations that donated funds toward their expenses. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 in Pickering and the Korea Veterans Association of Canada’s Oshawa branch stepped up with gifts of $1,500 and $500, respectively, after Mary-Lou Littleproud — parent of Grade 12 student Warren Littleproud — approached them recently. “I wanted to thank them very much for the donations and supporting the children while they’re in Europe,” said Littleproud. “They’ll learn more on this trip than from any textbook.” A total of 37 students are travelling to London from Dunbarton HS for the first part of the trip. They will converge with 9,000 other students from across Canada at the Vimy Ridge Memorial in Arras, France, for the ceremony on April 9. It is expected the event will be held in front of a crowd of 25,000, led by members of the British Royal Family, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the leaders of France and Belgium. Jonathon Demaray, a history teacher at Dunbarton HS, is leading the trip. He said the trip was an important experience for the students. “I’ve been fortunate to have visited the memorials in Belgium and France before, and that first- hand experience is so valuable to share when teaching the First World War to students,” said Demaray. “Allowing students the opportunity to experience these memorials allows them greater understanding of the sacrifices that were made by young men on both sides of the Great War. It’s an experience they won’t soon forget and something I’m happy to be able to share with these students.” The Dunbarton delegation is just one of 18 schools from Durham Region participating in this historic event. 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Ajax and Pickering’s favourite hamburger 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 27 AP WH A T ’ S O N Four things to do this weekend DURHAM -- Get your mac ‘n’ cheese on this weekend. 1Durham College hosts its third Epic Mac ‘N’ Cheese competition at the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food at the Whitby campus, 1610 Champlain Ave. It’s on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local high school students were chal- lenged to come up with a great recipe. As for the general public, see — and, more importantly, taste — what the chefs have come up with. The People’s Choice tasting and voting is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. However, the public can watch starting at around 9:30 a.m. As well, The Pop-up Bake Shops run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 for those 13 and over, $5 for youths ages six to 12, and kids five and under get in for free. Admission gets you unlimited mac ‘n’ cheese samples — within rea- son, of course! And you can vote for the best recipe. Tickets are available at the door, by calling 905-721-2000, ext. 4271, or visit in person on Thursday or Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.2Durham Region’s Spring into Lit- eracy Conference is on April 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham District School Board Office, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. It’s for professionals and parents supporting early literacy devel- opment of kids from birth to six years. The cost is from $30 to $65. For infor- mation, email spring_into_literacy@ grandviewkids.ca or call 905-728-1673.3The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College (Business and Information Technology Building, Atrium), 2000 Simcoe St. N., hosts the 2017 Durham Regional Sci- ence Fair on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ontario prizes will be awarded for each grade category and the Grand Prize winners will represent the region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Regina in May 2017. The public is welcome from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to see what the students have been working on. For information, email mary.olaveson@uoit.ca.4In the north, the ice is melting in the wetlands and migratory waterfowl are appearing and staging for a few weeks. Join North Durham Nature’s Geoff Car- pentier on April 8 for Waterfowl on Lake Scugog to see what’s happening. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Tim Hortons parking lot, 1889 Scugog St., Port Perry, and bring binoculars and a scope if you have one. Pre-registration is required since the free trip may be cancelled if weather conditions aren’t suitable. Email Geoff. Carpentier@gmail.com. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Shows to continue in Ajax, Whitby Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Murrays are moving to Uxbridge — and bringing music with them. Lori and Paul Murray are the blues- loving husband-and-wife team behind Music By the Bay Live (MBTBL). For nine years, they have staged concerts in Ajax, later expanding to the Avalon Lounge at Port Whitby Marina, fea- turing blues artists such as Carlos del Junco, Suzie Vinnick and MonkeyJunk. It all began with a Colin Linden con- cert in Pickering — and there was sup- posed to be just that one show. “It started off as a one-off, then it kind of morphed into a hobby job, now it’s my day,” Lori Murray says. The group celebrated show No. 60 in January of 2016 with Linden. Murray says when the couple decid- ed to move from Pickering to Uxbridge, she searched venues online and the Uxbridge Music Hall came up. She didn’t know the venerable facility, but liked what she saw. “It is a cool building; I’m pretty stoked about it,” Murray says. The first MBTBL show in Uxbridge is on Aug. 11 when singer/guitarist Ana Popovic takes the stage. The blues art- ist and Serbian native in 2016 released Trilogy, a triple album, and wrote or cowrote most of the tracks on it. Murray stresses that MBTBL will continue to stage shows in Ajax and Whitby. In fact, she says hav- ing three venues is perfect as they’re not all the same size. The Music Hall, which can seat 259, is perfect for book- ing larger acts. Ajax’s St. Francis Centre can hold 150 and the Avalon Lounge 80 music lovers. “It just opens up more and more options for us,” Murray says. A fourth venue may be in the works: the Murrays are now looking east and MBTBL may be branching out to Oshawa as well. Learn more at musicbythebaylive. com. Music By the Bay Live expanding north to Uxbridge Plan your down time in Ontario this year DURHAM -- If you’re wondering what to do and where to go on an Ontario vacation in the next year, go online for a one- stop listing of events and more. The Festivals and Events Ontario website lists what’s happening and also features an interactive map. Its April 2017 to March 2018 guide is available for download on the site, listing hundreds of festivals and other events. In the next week or so, you’ll be able to get a hard copy at tourism offices. Visit www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca. Supplied photo, Benjamin Priebe / Metroland DURHAM -- Lori and Paul Murray, who run Music By the Bay Live, are mov- ing from Pickering to Uxbridge and hosting their first concert at the Uxbridge Music Hall on Aug. 11 when singer/guitarist Ana Popovic, top, takes the stage. Lori Murray says they are looking at a possible expansion to Oshawa as well. Above, Doyle Bramhall II performed in Ajax in February. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 28 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City.Right Now.pickering.ca WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Food and Toy Drives Saturday, april 8 Food drive and Chili lunch for Local Food Bank 11 a.m. 2 p.m. loblaws pickering, 1792 liverpool road, pickering. Come and support our local food bank (St. paul’s on the Hill) by donating non- perishable items or money. We are also serving a chili lunch for a donation to the food bank. donation to Food Bank Faith Friday, april 14 YoLo 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. St. paul’s on-the-Hill anglican Church, 882 Kingston rd, pickering. Or do you? We invite you come join us onGood Friday, april 14, at 9 a.m. as the children and youth of St. paul’s on the Hill unpack the meaning of Good Friday through liturgical dance, spoken word, drama, stomp and worship music lead by our youth Band.admission is free. refreshments will be served in the main hall following the presentation. doors open at 8:40 a.m. Free www.stpaulson-thehill.com Dances Saturday, april 8 CommunitY dance 7:30 p.m. 1 a.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd., pickering. One parent Family association of ajax/pickering would like to invite everyone (19+) to celebrate the organization’s monthly dance. april’s theme is Easter. dJ playing top 40, Cold buffet (served from 10:30-11:30 p.m. doors open at 7:30 p.m. Guests $17, members $10. Meetings tuESday, april 11 PiCkering Horticultural Society meeting 7 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd. S., pickering. this is a group of enthusiastic, helpful, generous people who consider garden- ing an enjoyable, fulfilling activity. it aims to provide inspiration and education to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in the O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. this month we will be having a seed starting workshop. Free. www.pick- eringhorticulturalsociety.com Library Programs Saturday, april 15 eaSter egg Hunt (3 to 12 years) 2 p.m. pickering public library, Central library, 1 the Esplanade, pickering. Meet outside of the Central library for an Easter egg hunt. Free Gardening MOnday, april 17 How to Plan a Spectacular Fall gar- den 7:30 p.m. Claremont united Church, 5052 Old Brock road, pickering. Marjorie Mason, plant expert, author, and radio show host will be giving a talk to the Claremont Garden Club on how to plan a spectacular Fall garden. Free for members, $5 for guests. Fundraisers Sunday, april 16 BounCing Bunnies fundraiser 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 1105 Finch ave, pickering, On l1V 1J7, Finch Flowers and la pet Grooming are organizing a Easter Sunday ‘Bouncing Bunnies Fundraiser’. all proceeds will be donated to St. isaac Jogues Catho- lic School. What to look for: a live enter- tainment petting zoo with real bunnies, chickens, and a pony. a 50/50 raffle draw. Mani-pedi for your pet. plus $2 of every flower bouquet sold will also go toward the proceeds. all in all a fun-filled fam- ily fundraiser. ‘Hopping’ to see you there. Free Registration Saturday, april 8 maPLe ridge tennis Club Summer registration 11 a.m. 1 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm road South, pickering. Sign up for spring and summer outdoor tennis at Maple ridge tennis Club. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub-lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up:1. Visit durhamregion.com2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. 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With this column I would like to spe- cifically address how golfers can avoid trashing their lower back this summer. There are two main ways people hurt the lower back (lumbar spine) while golfing. The first and most apparent way is the rotational force used in the swing phase while hitting the golf ball down the fairway. Lower back issues such as strains, sprains and disc injuries are common in golfers because the body is not designed to allow for such forceful, fast and repetitive motions through the lower back joints. Your lumbar spine is mainly designed to flex forward and extend backward with mild twisting. To reduce the risk of injury a golfer should strengthen the core and gluteus mus- culature. Basic exercises include wall squats, planks and glute squeezes. Keeping the core straight or central during the golf swing is important. Too much over-rotation and or tipping side to side during the swing can aggravate your back. Keeping your spine centred is the key. It’s not how hard you hit the ball, it’s how well you hit the ball. The second way golfers tend to injure the lower back on the course is by bending over to pick up a golf ball, or teeing it up. Either way, golfers should utilize the golfers’ pick up or golfers’ lift. When bending forward to tee or pick up the ball, one leg should be planted on the ground, while the other should rise up behind you. Hold the golf club with your non dominant hand for bal- ance, while using your dominant hand to either pick up or tee the golf ball. This keeps your spine in a neutral position during the bend and greatly reduces the chances of strains, sprains and disc injuries. If you watch any pro- fessional golf tournament you will see a perfect demonstration of this. If you have started on the course already this spring and are experienc- ing lower back symptoms consider con- sulting with a physical health profes- sional. Dr. Andrew Fagan is a licensed chiropractor, kinesiologist and clinical acupuncture provider. You can reach him at dr.fagan@ porthopehealthcentre.com or 905-885-5111 Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Getting ready for the OHL draft OSHAWA -- Connor McMichael of the Ajax/Pickering Raiders minor midget AAA team competed in the OHL Combine weekend of testing and training for players eligible for this Saturday’s OHL draft. McMichael scored in both games played Sunday for Team Ekblad, a 6-5 shootout loss to Team Subban and an 11-6 win over Team Stamkos. The combine was held at the Tribute Communities Centre last weekend. Wrap up thrilling five-game final at home over Brampton 45's AJAX — The Ajax Knights Midget AE team capped off an exceptional year by winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship against the Brampton 45’s. The hard-fought final series went to five games, with Ajax winning the clincher 6-3 in front of a very supportive home crowd. The Knights sported an overall record of 48-11-6, including the regular season, tournaments and playoffs. The team won the Bradford Blue and Gold tour- nament, Georgina Silver Stick regional championship, and Pelham Interna- tional Silver Stick title before capping it off with the OMHA crown. They also were Ottawa tournament finalists. Proud coach Lyle Shulist said it all started with team chemistry and dis- cipline, which the players bought into from the start. Overall team commit- ment and support from the players and the parents was the foundation for suc- cess, he added. Team members are Connor Plant- inga, Matthew Smith, Jeremy Edwards, Quin McLane, Daynen Stockman, Aaron Flynn, Jarrett Goodwin, Liam Cresswell, Braeden Latreille, Olin Anderson, Chad Moser, Andrew Karaoulis, Zach Millar, Connor Shulist, Kyle Papizewski, Bren- dan Muldoon, Ryan Thompson and Wyatt Craik. Team staff included coaches Lyle Shulist, Mike Fowler, Mike Plantinga, Mark Cresswell and Joe Papizewski, manager Vicki Fowler, treasurer Nori- ne Flynn and photographer Richelle Plantinga. Ajax Knights crown season with OMHA title Submitted photo AJAX — The Ajax Knights Midget AE team capped off an exceptional year by winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship. 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 • Ap r i l 6 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. SportS PICKERING — Natalia Savor of the Pickering Skating Club achieved triple gold status in the figure skating catego- ries of skills, interpretive and dance. Savor, a 17-year-old senior STARSkat- er, has been skating since she was three years old and with the Pickering club since she was six, starting in the Can- Skate program. She has been coached throughout her figure skating career by Linda Donnelly. In order to achieve gold status, skat- ers must pass tests over the years that become increasingly more difficult and have multiple requirements. Judges from Skate Canada decide whether skaters can move to the next level. Over the years, Savor has also received a number of awards, including the pro- gram assistant, STARSkater and John Benton awards. She also volunteers as a program assistant with the CanSkate program once a week. Savor is currently working on her senior silver freeskate and gold elements and hopes to pass those this season as well. Her success is attributed to hard work, practice and attention to detail. Savor is off to university next year with the hope of becoming a veterinarian, and continuing her skating. Pickering’s Savor savours gold in figure skating Natalia Savor ryan pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Oshawa Generals captain Joe Manchurek celebrated a goal during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarter-finals against the Sudbury Wolves. The Generals won the series in six games and will now face the Mississauga Steelheads. Eastern Conference semifinal begins Friday Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — On paper, in some ways at least, the Oshawa Generals should be favoured in their second round Ontario Hockey League playoff series against the Mississauga Steelheads. After all, the Generals finished with four more points than the Steelheads and beat them all four times they met in the regular season. But a deeper look at the paperwork, spe- cifically the rosters of the two clubs, would reveal to most that the Steelheads are in fact the prohibitive favourites heading into their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifi- nal that gets underway Friday at the Hershey Centre. The Steelheads went into the season expected to be the team to beat in the east, but battled a slow start, injuries and other roster issues, before finally coming around and finishing hot, including going 10-2-0-0 over the final 12 games. The Generals, meanwhile, surprised most by leading the conference for much of the season, but still were sellers at the trade deadline, sending captain Anthony Cirelli and defenceman Mitchell Vande Sompel to the Western Conference to continue building toward the future. After making the playoffs last season, a year removed from winning the Memori- al Cup in 2015, the Generals went into this season hoping to continue moving forward and at least make it through a round of the post-season, which they accomplished in six hard-fought games against the Sudbury Wolves. They finished it off with a 3-1 win in Sudbury Sunday, to ease some of the pres- sure on what is still a young Generals club. “I think everybody can take a breath after you win a round, but once that puck drops in the second round, you don’t sit there and think you can’t win it,” Generals coach Bob Jones said about facing the Steelheads. “You have to have the mindset that you’re going in to win it. Regardless of where we think we’re at and where that team is at, we’re going to go in there and put a game plan together and we’re going to try to execute that game plan.” Whereas the Wolves’ offence revolved around sniper Dmityr Sokolov — who scored in every playoff game and had six of Sud- bury’s 13 goals — the Steelheads boast a much deeper attack led by Michael McLeod, Owen Tippett and Spencer Watson up front, and Vili Saarijarvi on the blue-line. Despite the fact all four players missed significant time this season, the Steelheads still led the conference with 240 goals, 12 more than Oshawa. “They’ve got too many weapons to isolate on one guy,” Jones said. “You could do a great job on Tippett one night, and then McLeod goes off, or Watson goes off.... So, we’ve just got to make sure that we’re at the top of our game in all three zones. 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For more information contact Durham Health ConnectionLine at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit durham.ca AJAX -- The Right Step, after clinch- ing first place in the Ajax Men’s Basketball League a week earlier, continued its win- ning ways with a decisive 53-36 win over Logical Tech Solutions last Wednesday. Jose Rivas tallied 18 for the winners while teammates Tim Lane and Eric Ellis added 11 each. Calvin Simon had 18 for Logical. In other action, North Alliance Press hung on for a 70-61 victory over Top Shelf, led by Ian Harvey’s 18 points. Billy Jack had a game-high 22 for Top Shelf. Playoffs begin Wednesday, April 12. Right Step right on in Ajax basketball league At summer camp, kids get to engage in a variety of stimulating activities with people their age. And beyond all the fun and fresh air, attending summer camp can help kids develop skills and tools that will last them a lifetime. 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ANYTIME!durhamregion.com St. GeorGe’S AnGlicAn church Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Drive Ajax 905-683-7981 www.stgeorgeschurch.ca PAlM SunDAY THe LiTuRgy of THe PALms 9:00 am -Historic Church •10:30 am - Worship Centre MonDAY HeALing seRVice 7:30 pm in the Worship Centre tueSDAY QuieT PRAyeR,DeVoTion AnDmeDiTATionOpen House, 4-9 pm in the Worship Centre WeDneSDAY sTATions of THe cRoss 7:30 pm in the Historic Church MAunDY thurSDAY HoLy communion 7:30 pm – FootWashing in the Worship Centre GooD FriDAY 10:00 am in tHe HistOriC CHurCH holY SAturDAY THe gReAT VigiLof eAsTeR 7:30 pm in the Historic Church eASter DAY eAsTeR DAy ceLeBRATion9:00 am – Historic Church · 10:30 am – Worship Centre Come Celebrate Easter with us. Please bring this ad to receive your easter treat! Everyone Welcome 1084SalkRd.,Unit12,Pickering (Access entrance is at 1084 Brock Rd.)905-837-8771•www.safehavenworship.com SundayApril9th@10am– Palm Sunday/Friendship Sunday GoodFridayApril14th@10am – Solemn Good Friday Service with Communion EasterSundayApril16th@7am– SONrise Service, Millennium Square (bottom of Liverpool Road) EasterSundayService April16th@10am– AndSafeHaven’s14thAnniversary! ***OurveryownSafeHavenChoirwillbesingingduringallourEasterServices!!*** Safe Haven Worship Centre Come walk with uson the path to Easter Bring your life story to our faith storyDunbarton-Fairport uniteD ChurCh “An Affirming Congregation” 1066 Dunbarton Rd. (North on Dixie off Kingston Rd.) 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