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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. O'Toole, alexander fall short in bid to replace stephen Harper as party leader Chris Hall CHall@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two Durham men fell short of their bid to lead the federal Tories into the future after Conservative party faithful elect- ed Andrew Scheer as their new leader last weekend. Durham MP Erin O’Toole and Chris Alex- ander, the former Ajax-Pickering MP, were among the 13 candidates — that rose to 14 once television personality Kevin O’Leary made a brief appearance in the leadership race — vying to officially replace Stephen Harper as the top Tory when Canadians across the country picked a new leader on May 27 in Toronto. While Maxime Bernier was a heavy favou- rite heading into the leadership convention, he lost to Scheer by the slimmest of mar- gins — 50.95 per cent to 49.05 per cent — in round 13. O’Toole, who had a previous career in the military, made it to the top three before bow- ing out in round 12. Alexander, a former dip- lomat, lasted until round 5. “I’m certainly a little bit disappointed. We were shooting for first, not third,” said O’Toole. The current Durham MP stressed he was proud of his team and the style of campaign they ran. “We took the high road, with posi- tive ideas,” said O’Toole, but he also acknowl- edged that being a “relative unknown” with only about four years in politics may have hindered his efforts. “We gained real momentum in the final stretch, but it was clearly not enough,” said O’Toole, who believed he helped tip the final result in Scheer’s favour when he cast his support to the newly minted Conservative leader. Scheer, said O’Toole, is a “very good friend and I think he’ll do well. In some ways, we ran a similar campaign as newer-genera- tion leaders.” Despite his late-round loss, the Durham MP added he was happy to see the Tory party unify. “Conservatives lose when we allow divi- sion and win when we’re united,” he said. Running to become Canada’s top Tory was “tiring, but very, very empowering” and left O’Toole “falling into even deeper love for my country.” With the leadership race now behind him, O’Toole says he’s looking forward to getting back to the business of representing Dur- ham and Canadians in general. “I’m going to step up — not just as a strong voice for Dur- ham, but also as a strong voice for issues I’m passionate about,” said O’Toole, noting he’s already reengaged with a lot of projects and “very, very plugged in on issues.” “People know I ran a tough, hard and honourable campaign ... and I’ll continue to be a fighter,” he added. For his part, Alexander called the lead- ership result “a major disappointment,” but acknowledged his late entry into the race and the fact he isn’t a sitting member of Par- liament as reasons he didn’t curry enough favour among voters. “We hoped and worked hard for much better,” said Alexander of his result. “We had a lot of interest and a lot of support. We just weren’t the first choice.” The former Ajax-Pickering MP said he likes Scheer and is “happy to support him as leader,” but is somewhat cautious — and curious — where the new Conservative com- mander will take the party. “I’m a little bit concerned we may be taking a step back to what we were over the past 10 years, and I think we have to move forward,” said Alex- ander. “To win, we need new ideas, be well- expressed and connect with people.” For now, continued Alexander, he’s going to defer any decision on running for federal office until Scheer’s agenda is unveiled. Regardless of the outcome, Alexander said attracting hundreds of thousands of supporters is “a great result for any political party in this country,” and believed that the Conservative party will be a force again soon on the national stage. “The majority of Conservatives are like the majority of Canadians: they like sensible economic policies; want to be responsible about law and order, and budgetary issues, and our role in the world,” said Alexander. “It’s the party to be in if you want to see Can- ada at its best.” Durham Tory leadership hopefuls ‘disappointed’but looking for federal Conservative party rebound Graeme Frisque/Metroland TORONTO -- Chris Alexander addressed roughly 2,000 gathered party faithful at the Toronto Congress Centre at the Conservative leadership convention at the Toronto Congress Centre on May 26. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 4 P email:info@rubaroc.com www.rubaroc.com Call today for a FREE QUOTE 905.689.9911 •1.855.766.7822 ABETTERWAYTOfixADECK Long Lasting •Easy to Maintain • instaLLEd by ProfEssionaLs • antibactEriaL cooLEr than concrEtE •rEducEs sLiP & faLL accidEnts • custoM MixEs &dEsigns BOUNCES LIKERUBBERWEARS LIKEROCK WE havE noWoPEnEd ournEWLocation in PickEring Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street WestOshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A Durham police officer facing discipline over allegations that he failed to adequately assist victims of crime testified that he fulfilled his duty by providing the complainants with a phone number for the service’s com- munications centre. “I believe I fulfilled the mandate,” Const. Leon Sowa testified during a hearing on Thursday, May 25 in Whitby. Sowa has pleaded not guilty to discreditable conduct relating to three separate interactions in May 2016 with complainants at a Durham police station in Oshawa, where he was a front desk officer. In one instance, a woman came in with her father to report a sexual assault; in another, two women alleged they had been threatened with physical assault; and on the third occasion, a woman expressed concern that her ex-boyfriend was suicidal. In each instance, Sowa, a Durham officer since 1995, provided the complainants with a number for the ser- vice’s switchboard and advised them to call for an officer who could be assigned to investigate their allegations. Sowa was suspended last May. A notice of hearing under the Police Services Act alleges he “turned away” citizens who came to the station seeking assistance with allegations of serious criminality. But, on Thursday, Sowa rejected the notion he had given the complainants short shrift. He contended that providing them with the dispatch number ensured they would be put in touch with officers who could directly address their issues. Sowa explained that as an officer staffing the front desk at the station, he didn’t have the ability to track down sus- pects or intervene in a mental health crisis. “This is not something an officer behind a desk can do,” Sowa said. “This is completely out of my mandate.” When his lawyer, Bill MacKenzie, asked why he hadn’t phoned the communications number on behalf of the complainants, Sowa explained that he has sustained “profound” hearing loss that makes it difficult to hear people on the phone — particularly in an area where there’s noise, such as the lobby of a police station. “I have a great deal of difficulty listening in noisy envi- ronments because of the way my hearing aids work,” he said. “Hearing aids amplify everything.” Sowa testified that prior to the incidents last May, he discussed his hearing issues with superiors and had requested a different assignment. Sowa said that in each incident in question, he provid- ed proper assistance. In the case of the sexual assault, it was clear a special- ized officer was required, Sowa said. “I was quite satisfied a sexual assault response officer was required for this call,” he said. “The victim was with her father. I had no reason to believe the investigation would not be followed through.” A sexual assault officer visited the complainant at her home, the tribunal heard. In the other incidents, an offi- cer tracked down and cautioned the suspect in the threat- ening case, and a dedicated mental health team was assigned to the report of a suicidal person. Earlier in the hearing, MacKenzie noted that there is no written directive outlining specific duties of desk offi- cers. The tribunal continues in August. Durham police officer accused of turning away complainants, testifies he ‘fulfilled mandate’ Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Durham police Constable Leon Sowa has pleaded not guilty to allegations of discreditable con- duct. 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Three injured as fight among teens in Ajax leads to stabbings Ajax man accused of selling bogus hockey tickets online AJAX — An Ajax man is facing charges after what police describe as the sale of fraud- ulent hockey tickets online. Toronto police began an investigation after a man reported tickets he bought through an ad on Kijiji turned out to be bogus. The vic- tim paid for the tickets with an email money transfer but upon attending the game found out they were fraudulent, police said. On May 17 police charged Makuizalandi Mbuku, 20, of Ajax with fraud, using a forged document and possession of proceeds of crime. An investigation continues and police are appealing to anyone who made purchases from the suspect or sent a money transfer to biancal.dial45@outlook.com to come for- ward. Call police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stop- pers at 416-222-8477. AJAX — No injuries were reported after shots were fired into an Ajax home early Monday. 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Gathered around me are the spirits of those I love and perhaps even shared time with on this earthly plane. We have popcorn, cold bever- ages and whatever else passes for snacks in the great beyond. It’s a wonderful reunion, but, before I can even blurt out an excited “Hey guys!”, there is an audible click and the sudden whir of an old-fashioned, Bell & Howell, movie projector. Lights are dimmed, loving hands are placed upon my wispy, ethereal shoulders and I am guid- ed, gently but firmly, into a comfy, reclin- ing chair. I think I hear snickering in the darkness around me. Yes, I am certain of it. That’s mild chuckling. And then, there I am. Me and my life. My big, fat, silly, embarrassing, wonderful life up on the screen. There is a full soundtrack to the picture but it may as well be a silent movie for all I can hear above the side-splitting laughter that instantly fills the room. It’s deafening and frankly, a little off-putting. You’d think these people had never seen an idiot before. But that is clearly what we are watch- ing. The misadventures of an idiot. A goofy, well-intentioned and even good-natured idiot. But an idiot nonetheless. The other constant in the room, besides the raucous laughter, are the repeated cries of “Oh my God!” Usually accompanied by an index finger pointing eagerly at some action on the screen and very often paired with a gleefully humiliating descriptor, i.e. “Oh my God! You actually got mad about THAT?” or “Oh my God! Why didn’t you say you were sorry?” or even, “Oh my God! I did that too! That’s hilarious!” And after a while, it is hilarious. From God’s perspective … and God is surely in the audience or, as I begin to suspect, God is the audience … it is all hilarious and wonderful and perfect. And I realize, too, that no one is laughing at me. They are all laughing with me. In fact, they are actually rooting for me. They have all been there, done that and are already in line to take the ride again. And man do they love these movies … My life’s blooper reel neil crone Enter Laughing Why is age discrimination tolerated in 2017? To the editor: Racism, sexism, homophobia. None of these are acceptable in today’s society. So why is the discrimination of a person based on their age ignored? This is called ageism. As an 18-year-old in Canada, my char- acter and beliefs have been assumed based on one word that has been used against me on several occasions — mil- lennial. Baby boomers, generation X, and now millennials. All discriminated against in a phase of life we have to live. We’re not adults nor children. Told to act our age whilst being told when to speak in turn. This causes a culture of anomie; not belonging in any part of society resulting in alienation and feelings of seclusion. We should love our generation’s com- modities shamelessly, the same way our parents enjoyed their comic books that “weren’t real books.” Or their parents who were told “rock and roll and that Elvis Presley is the devil’s music.” We have the right to experience the uniqueness of the present without the ridicule of the gen- erations before us. We should support the youth who will be the foundation of this country and tell them one thing — embrace what the presence has made you, don’t let the label define you. Colleen Roga Whitby When Justin Trudeau’s Liberals were swept into power in 2015, the prime minister promised to spend in order to build Canada, but also put a lot of people back to work. You cannot say the prime minister isn’t doing what he promised, at least when it comes to those two pledges. Last week Jennifer O’Connell, the MP for Pickering-Uxbridge, was at the Durham regional headquarters to announce the fed- eral government will contribute $22 million to fund water and wastewater management investments. The province is chipping in $11 million, while the region will also contribute $11 million. The local MP said the federal government is spending $180 billion over 12 years on infrastructure projects. These investments will “shape the com- munity for years. We’re building a strong foundation for all our communities to thrive,” O’Connell said. While O’Connell admitted infrastructure isn’t a sexy topic, she said it’s a priority for her government. We couldn’t agree more. Infrastructure is what holds communities together and if we don’t look after our roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, etc., they will soon fall into disrepair. Much like regu- lar household improvements, homeowners must ensure their homes are kept in good repair. A leaky roof can only be patched for so long before water damage costs the homeowner a bundle. Your community is no different. Infrastructure must constantly be maintained. The money announced will be used to fund such projects as $15.5 million for upgrades at the Harmony Creek Water Pol- lution Control Plant, $5.5 million on poly- butylene water service replacements in Pickering and Ajax, and $3.2 million for fil- ter rehabilitation at the Oshawa Water Sup- ply Plant. This isn’t the first time the federal gov- ernment has invested in Canada’s infra- structure and it won’t be the last. Go back to 1949 when the federal government passed the Trans-Canada Highway Act, which set the stage for joint federal-provincial funding of what would become the world’s longest national highway. Later in celebration of Canada’s centen- nial, libraries, arenas and art galleries were built across the country including Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. 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TICO: 50007754 Eight former students receive Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award DURHAM — The Durham Catholic District School Board recently recognized some of its most notewor- thy alumni. On May 5, one past graduate from each of the board’s secondary schools received the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award, which recognizes former stu- dents who have achieved "significant success" in their chosen path. The 2017 recipients include Emerson Brooks, a Juno-nominated, platinum-selling, writer, producer, engineer and vocalist who has toured with artists such as Robin Thicke, Drake, Akon, Tyga and Girlicious. Brooks, who is a graduate of All Saints CSS in Whitby, said the local school will “forever be embedded in my soul.” Derek Lee Amell, a graduate of Monsignor Paul Dwyer CHS, has been an official with the National Hockey League for the past 20 years and has worked many playoff games, Stanley Cup finals and All-Star Games, as well as the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Dr. Shady Ashamalla, a graduate of Archbishop Denis O’Connor CHS, is another 2017 honouree. He is a surgical oncologist and head of the division of general surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Cen- tre in Toronto, as well as an assistant professor and surgical educator at the University of Toronto medical school. “A profound impact on the person we become are the friends we embrace in our formative years,” Asha- malla said. “At Denis O'Connor High School, the foun- dation for the rest of my life was laid in the friendships that were forged.” This year’s other Durham Catholic Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Luke Stocking, Nicole Matthews, Samantha Hazell, Shawn Bishop and Thom- as Austin Milner. Favin Alemao from Notre Dame CSS and Ryan Ale- mao from Archbishop Denis O’Connor CHS were also recognized with community service awards. 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All DCDSB high schools will also have a math coach, someone focused on learning new math strategies and training teachers. There is also funding earmarked to hire additional early childhood educators for kin- dergarten classrooms — three positions as of May, but Putnam says that number will like- ly increase as more students register in the coming months. That will allow the DCDSB to decrease its average kindergarten class size from 25, to 24. The 2017/2018 draft budget also includes funding for a new elementary school in north Oshawa slated to open in 2019, and a new “state of the art” space that will be leased for the DCDSB’s continuing education program in Oshawa, Funding is also included to continue con- verting libraries in the board’s seven second- ary schools, to a “learning commons” model, that makes it easier for students to access technology and collaborate. Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby and St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School in Pickering will be converted this year, as well as libraries at three Oshawa elementary schools — Sir Albert Love Cath- olic School, Monsignor Philip Coffey Catho- lic School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. Putnam says all those projects are goals outlined in the board’s strategic plan, which helps guide budget priorities. Declining enrolment has long been a pres- sure point for the DCDSB, but projections show that trend levelling off in the coming years. The overall system enrolment sat at 21,270 for 2016, and is expected to be 21,425 in 2019. A decline of about 200 students is forecast for next year, before some moder- ate growth kicks in thanks to development in west Whitby and the Seaton area of Pickering. A final draft of the 2017/2018 budget will go to the board’s finance committee June 5, and trustees will vote on it at the June 12 board meeting. 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Anyone missing items is asked to call 905-579-1520, extension 1925. Tevin Bhoorasingh, 19 of Mansbridge Crescent in Ajax faces charges including theft from a vehicle, trespass at night and obstruct- ing police. Our sweet and tangy pie of the month is bursting with the best tastes of summer, sliced apples, tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries wrapped in a flaky light lattice crust. s the perfect BBQ dessert. Try one today! 699ea620g A SWEET SLICEOF SUMMER A SWEET SLICEOF SUMMER It’s the perfect BBQ dessert. $6 June Pie of t he Month Police seek owners of recovered property in Ajax newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP Kippen says she couldn’t have done it without a pro- gram that lets adult students use their life and work expe- rience, to speed up getting the 30 credits needed for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. It’s called PLAR, which stands for “prior learning assessment and recognition.” The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recently expanded the PLAR program at its Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Cen- tre, which has campuses in Oshawa and Ajax. “It’s essentially recognition for skills or experience they have had in their lives, and we’re able to award credits for it, says program leader Stacey Ritchie. “For instance, if somebody came to us and had worked in con- struction and was able to provide documentation such as pay stubs, we might be able to give a credit for that.” Kippen was able to get a high school parenting credit in recognition of her experience raising two kids, as well as an entrepreneurship credit for past work experience. When she first enrolled at Archbishop Anthony Mea- gher CCEC in April 2016, Kippen had 12 high school credits — a year later she is up to 29, with three more that will be completed in time to graduate this summer. In addition to credits awarded for life experience, PLAR lets adult students expedite the process of getting in-class credits such as English or math. Robb McCabe, 31, another student at Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC, started last spring with just four Grade 9 credits. Staff arranged for him to take a Grade 11 math course, while at the same time, preparing him to write a PLAR test that would give him his Grade 9 and 10 math credits — all in one shot. “If you can pass Grade 11, it demonstrates you have the skills for Grade 9 and 10,” Ritchie explains. McCabe is also set to graduate this summer, with 28 credits under his belt so far and an 82 per cent average. “I obviously got detoured as a teenager … my grades in high school were low, just passing grades,” he says. “It always bugged me that I never got my high school diplo- ma.” Like many adult students, McCabe says the idea of going back to finish high school was daunting, he assumed it would take years. “I expected two to four years at least, because I was basically starting from scratch,” he says. Now, he is hoping to use his diploma to find a job doing office or administrative work, and one day realize the dream of starting his own business. The DCDSB recently spent 11 weeks doing a PLAR research project, to get a better idea of the impact it is having on students. “What came back was resoundingly that it helped them graduate quicker, it helped them stay engaged in school,” Ritchie says. “Many students had stops and starts in their education journey and this was the light at the end of the tunnel.” The project involved surveying local students who had PLAR assessments done between January and March of this year. Ninety-four per cent said the program would help them graduate more quickly, while 87 per cent said PLAR credits helped them stay in school. Officials with the DCDSB presented the findings of their research to the Ministry of Education and other school boards on May 18. Kippen says she is a real life success story who “wouldn’t be sitting here now,” if it wasn’t for a program that gave her hope and motivation after many stops and starts. After graduation, she plans to look into the hotel man- agement program at Durham College. She says the best part of her achievement, is being a role model for her kids. Her son, who is three, isn’t really aware of the mile- stone, but Kippen says her 12-year-old daughter is “abso- lutely thrilled. “To tell my daughter I sit with an A average, that’s going to give her the motivation to push forward with her schooling,” she says. “There’s absolutely nothing holding me back now.” Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA — Robb McCabe and Noelle Kippen are students in the Durham Catholic District School Board’s continuing education pro- gram, which is working to make it easier for adult students to get their high school diploma. A new program is allowing adult learners to get credits for their life experience, such as being a parent. 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But when he was on a shift on Good Fri- day of last year, Neuls was thrown into a cer- tain situation and took actions that put him in front of Mayor Dave Ryan on May 29, accept- ing an award for bravery/heroism at the 2016 Pickering Civic Awards. "Tonight is all about you, and what you do to help make our community such a wonder- ful place to call home," Mayor Ryan said to the recipients at the ceremony held at City Hall. Winners are nominated by peers and resi- dents for the outstanding contributions to the community. Neuls and a detective constable respond- ed to a call that Good Friday about a dis- traught man on the railway overpass near Dixie Road in Pickering. The detective con- stable tried to build a rapport with and talked to the man, who was poised to jump from the bridge. Neuls was about to direct traffic when he learned a freight train was approaching. “I could see down from the road he was in trouble. He was pulling the guy off,” Neuls recalled. Adrenalin took over. “If I had thought about it, I wouldn’t have done it,” laughed the modest Neuls, who said it was nice to be recognized, but added the detective constable was the real hero that day. Ryan explained to the audience that the detective took hold of the man while Neuls rushed onto the trestle and grabbed hold of the detective constable’s vest, pulling both the officer and the man out of harm’s way. They tumbled down the embankment and the distraught man continued to struggle, but all of them came away form the situation unharmed. Neuls was also honoured at the Police Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night, and was the first auxiliary officer recognized at the annual event. Pickering Pine Ridge Secondary School student Thomas Armenis received an ama- teur sports award. He joined the 856 Pickering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadets when he was 12 years old. “I went in with not a lot of confidence in myself, but you make friends and they sup- port you too," he said of when he joined cadets. "In the air cadets, everyone helps you.” He’s earned numerous medals and awards. He has a flair for the air rifle and together with his team, he won a silver medal at a national air rifle competition last spring and placed eighth overall in Canada out of more than 1,000 cadet competitors. “It makes me proud of what I’ve done, but I’m also proud of the team I’m on that got me here,” he said of receiving the civic award. Thomas credits his time as a cadet with making him stronger and teaching how to handle challenging situations, and appreci- ates his peers for supporting his goals. The team recently won gold at the Region- al Marksmanship Championships in April, which sent them to Gimly, Man. in May for the National Marksmanship Competition. The team once again brought home gold. Awards were handed out in 17 categories. Young people were also honoured for their volunteerism and leadership at the awards. “One of the reasons why Pickering is such a wonderful place is how we nurture and showcase our talented youth,” Ryan said. 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The market will feature a variety of fresh produce, savoury snacks and value-added agricultural products. The market aims to support local food pro- ducers and farmers while promoting healthy, sustainable agriculture and raise awareness about the availability and advantages of buy- ing local. For more information about Local Food Week, visit www.loveontfood.ca. Open HouseWeekend du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 21 AP WH A T ’ S O N Four things to do this weekend DURHAM — Fairs, a festival and horses this weekend. 1The Brooklin Spring Fair begins today, running from 4 to 10 p.m. on June 1, 1 to 10 p.m. on June 2, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 3 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 4. The 105th fair features lots of activities, competitions and displays. Plus local bands, a demolition derby and tractor pull. Admission is $25 for a family day pass (up to five people with a maximum of two adults and children up to 12 years), a weekend pass is $20, adults/seniors/students pay $10 and kids 5-12 years pay $5 for a day. Admis- sion is free if you’re under 5. The fair is at Brooklin Memorial Park, 67 Win- chester Rd. E.2Have another fair time at the Pass- port to a Healthy Lifestyle Health Fai r from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 3 at the Ajax Public Library’s Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. A free event for seniors, meet a variety of groups in Dur- ham who actively promote a balanced lifestyle for people ages 55 and up. Also a light lunch with guest speaker Sarah Sinainos, Ajax Health Rite staff phar- macist. She’ll be speaking about under- standing your medications and other important issues, and Sinainos will be joined by the Durham Regional Police Service’s Seniors’ Unit, whose mem- bers will talk about senior safety. It’s a drop in program and the doors open 30 minutes before the event starts. Email libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca or call 905- 683-4000 for information.3Get your bird on at the Feathered Friends Festival on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at General Motors of Canada Headquarters, 1908 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa. The free festival celebrates the return of migratory birds with a live bird show, hikes, crafts and activities. New critters this year, including bees and bats. The event runs rain or shine; you are asked to leave your dog at home. To learn more, email wwalancik@second- marsh.ca or call 905-723-5047.4Horse Day at Belle Wood Equestri- an, 2745 6th Concession Rd., Pickering, is on June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., cel- ebrating Horse Day. Families can expe- rience, discover and explore the eques- trian world. There will be pony rides, a riding lesson showcase and a barbecue. Plus, learn about the horse’s hoof with farrier Kevin Durwood and see a live massage therapy for horses demonstra- tion. Email belinda@Bellewoodeques- trian.com or call 905-995-3109 to learn more about this free event. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Pickering’s L’artisan more than just another art gallery Barbara Howe mruta@durhamregion.com PICKERING – Frenchman’s Bay’s Nau- tical Village is a hidden gem on the shore of Lake Ontario in Pickering. The bat- ten-board facades, reminiscent of a San Francisco streetscape, envelop creative shops, design studios and galleries. A recent addition to this creative com- munity is L’artisan. The owners, Paul and Janna Lafrance, say they hope their gallery will elevate the status of all arti- sans whether they work with a brush, a pen or a shovel. “There’s a stigma that’s attached to people that work with their hands, there’s been so ever since the Industrial Revolution,” says Paul, a deck and reno- vation master behind HGTV’s Decked Out, Disaster Decks and Custom Built. “Back in the day, if you were a stonema- son or a carpenter, it was just as presti- gious as being a doctor or a lawyer. What a plumber does inside a wall to solve problems is brilliance, it’s genius. What a carpenter does, what a stone mason does, what an electrician does. Anyone who creates something out of nothing is an artist.” The Lafrances are busy multi-talented artists themselves. Not only are they par- ents of four adolescent daughters, Paul is also a musician, a photographer and a designer and contractor. Janna is a nov- elist and pianist. The idea for the gallery came to Janna after Paul’s design company outgrew the space and moved across the road. The project began with a handful of artists known to the couple who agreed to con- tribute their time to set up the space and display their art last fall. It was not long before other artists heard the word and asked to be a part of L’artisan. Janna says they want the gallery to remain true to their ideals, and make sure everything that comes in meshes with their own philosophy. “We wanted to protect the integrity and feel of this store into something that’s life-giving,” says Janna. “So when peo- ple walk through they’ll feel a sense of peace, a sense of hope.” The display can be described as an eclectic mix of original artwork. Every piece tells a story of a place or a piece of the artist’s experience. Paul and Janna know each of their exhibitors personal- ly and can guide you through the stories behind each piece. Traditional paintings on canvas adorn the walls, but Steve Neuhof re-invents ancient gnarled tree stumps from the West Coast into wine bottle holders, which are sure to be a talking point at your next dinner party. Continuing on the wood theme, lightning-force elec- tricity volts scar polished charcuterie boards with unique branch-like designs by Daniel Kneblewski. Windswept met- al-worked trees grasp onto rocks lift- ed from the shores of Georgian Bay, as though they have been extracted from a Group of Seven masterpiece, by Lindsay Crusie. “People need to know when they’re coming into L’artisan they’re entering a story,” says Paul. “We want them to have a different experience every time they come to the store. Everything from scented candles to music, wine and wine glass holders that go on the wall to canned goods, to pottery, to essential oils to customized jewellery to wood- turned creations, pens, bath and body products and leather goods.” The basement gallery houses Paul’s photographic work. Many of the piec- es feature black and white images from a recent trip to Venice, highlighted with hints of earth colours for dramatic effect. Paul and Janna hope the gallery will inspire visitors to appreciate the tal- ent and creativity that goes into original artwork and consider a purchase as an investment into something more. Paul cites an impending trades crisis where he projects that by 2020 the country will be a million tradespeople short. “Something they buy here, they’re investing into something,” says Paul. “They’re investing into the future of Canada, they’re investing into some- thing that’s really important.” L’artisan is located at 611 Liverpool Rd. For more information visit www.larti- san.com or their Facebook page. Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Paul Lafrance is a musician, designer and also HGTV’s The Deck Guy. He and his wife Janna, a novelist, recently opened L’Artisan Art Gallery, featuring local artisans’ work as well as Lafrance’s own photography. Concert calendar DURHAM — See and hear live music in Durham Region. Here’s what’s happening at venues in Oshawa and Ajax. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa • June 2 — Five Man Electrical Band and Toronto • June 3 — Classic Albums Live, Rush, 2112 • June 4 — Simply Queen, Queen tribute • June 9 — Mudmen • Sept. 8 — Chilliwack • Sept. 23 — Dan Hill For more information and tickets, visit regenttheatre.ca or call the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2.Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa • July 4 — Bob Dylan • Sept. 9 –- I Love the 90s Tour with Vanilla Ice and Salt-N-Pepa For tickets and more information, call 905-438-8811 or visit www.trib- utecommunitiescentre.com. St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax • June 17 — MosaiCA, a celebration of arts and culture in Ajax and Cana- da’s 150th birthday • June 24 — Devon Allman • Aug. 15 — Bobby Rush For more information and tickets, visit stfranciscentre.ca or call the box office at 905-619-2529, ext. 2787. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP April 13-15,20-22, 27-29,2017 Buy your tickets online,or at Lafontaine (100 Brock St. S.) or the WCT Box Office (1 hour before). whitbytheatre.org Whitby Courthouse Theatre’s Youth Group proudly presents... Bring the family, and join in the fun as WCT's talented youth present the 'sweet' tale of a young boy's incredible adventures in a candy factory. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,this production features hit songs from the movieincluding "The Candy Man," and "Pure Imagination." 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When music and visual art meet, it truly becomes an impactful, multi-senso- ry experience for new connections to be made — between art forms, public spaces and people in our communities. Pickering hosts a free Waterfront Con- cert Series in the evenings at Millennium Square on July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. If you’re looking to enjoy music on a sunny afternoon, bring your lawn chair to the Esplanade Park Concert Series at Espla- nade Park on July 9, July 16, July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27. In Ajax, the Pickering Village JAM Fes- tival 2017 takes place from June 23 to June 25, featuring local musicians, food sam- pling and vendors. Whitby’s Station Gallery hosts Wave: Summer Music on June 8, July 6 and Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., featuring live music on the patio. Enjoyed with cool drinks and tasty treats amid a background of inspiring art exhibitions, SG’s Wave provides a venue for friends and families to get together, shine a spotlight on local musical talent and experience the harmony of visual art and melody. The music lineup includes Trish Robb and Tim Watson, DD Fran- cois Ensemble and Rory Taillon. Tickets are available in person at SG, by phone and online for $10 in advance ($15 at the door). The Whitby Blues Festival features music, food, vendors, a car show and more in the heart of downtown Whitby on June 23 and June 24. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s ongoing RMG Fridays, on the first Fri- day of the month, always has great musi- cal acts on a night out at the gallery where you can tour the current exhibitions. On June 2, The RMG kicks off Pride Durham with musical performances, art studio activities and a short film by Lyra Allard. On July 7, it features the old-school coun- try tunes of Zach Lucky, and on Aug. 11, The RMG and the City of Oshawa illu- minate the night with immersive per- formances by VERSA Audio/Visual and Future Peers. Oshawa’s free Concerts in the Park take place in the Memorial Park Bandshell on July 6, July 13, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Aug. 30 and Aug. 31. Scugog Summer Jam is on in Scugog from June 30 until July 2, with perfor- mances by Big Wreck, Aaron Pritchett and local musical guests. Whether it’s outdoor music in the park or concerts inside your local art gallery, Durham offers plenty to do this summer. Grab a lawn chair and a cold drink, and we’ll see you there. — Kerri King is the chief executive offi- cer of Station Gallery in Whitby. CULTURE CORNER: Get outside and sample music and art in Durham Kerri King Guest columnist Photo by Shawna Petersen PICKERING— Pickering’s Waterfront concert series has one of the best outdoor music venues in Durham, the foot of Liverpool Road. Voodoo Pawn Shop performed on a Thursday in July last summer. The concert series is back in 2017, beginning on July 6. It’s one of many places in Durham where you can catch some outdoor music. A night of jazz in Pickering on June 2 Dunbarton High School music department hosts charity concert PICKERING — A jazzy night is in store at a Pickering school. The Dunbarton High School music department presents a Jazz Cafe on June 2 at 7 p.m. in the school’s East Gym. It’s an annual event at Dunbarton that raises money for charities through ticket sales, a raffle, refreshment sales and a silent auction. This year’s beneficiary is Sunrise Youth Group in Whitby. The school’s jazz nights have raised more than $45,000. 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Mark your bal- lot, indicating where you think the maple leaves are located. Place your ballot in the ballot box, with your name and contact information. Six winners will be picked, three up to 18 years of age and three 19 years and over, at the end of the show and will be contacted by phone and/or email. Whoever finds the most maple leaves wins — and if there are multiple winners, names will be drawn. The youth prizes are DeSerres gift bas- kets. The adult winners get their choice of any paint party from all Ajax Creative Arts Paint Parties held from July through December 2017. Visit the contest website, mapleleafmys- tery.weebly.com. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland AJAX -- Ajax Creative Arts is running a Maple Leaf Mystery contest until June 25 at the McLean Community Centre. Ajax Creative Arts mem- bers Diane Phaneuf and Janice Brown took to a magnifying glass to try and locate a few of the maple leaves. 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To make your burger even better, you can add on cheddar cheese, Canadian bacon and/or peameal bacon.Customers also love their famous steak on a Kaiser, homemade onion rings, French fries, sweet potato fries, homemade chicken souvlaki and The Big M chicken Caesar salad as well as the tasty Greek salad.While you are here, you can also enjoy one of the signature milkshakes, a soft ice cream cone or a sundae.When you visit The Big M, it’s like taking a trip back in time. The restaurant offers an authentic 60’s vibe. The combination of great food and outstanding customer service will have your coming back time and time again. “We pride ourselves on our 50 plus year tradition of serving the Bay Ridges area, which is why we’ve gone back to the restaurant’s original feel,” Chris says. “We offer high quality food and a good time – plus, you can’t get a better hamburger or steak on a Kaiser anywhere else.”It’s no surprise that that the restaurant was voted in as number one hamburger in Ajax and Pickering.Drop by or drive up to The Big M at 711 Krosno Blvd. (at Liverpool Road, south of the 401) in Pickering for an incredible dining experience. For more information, call (905) 837-9332 or visit the website at www.thebigm.ca. Ajax and Pickering’s favourite hamburger Celebrating50years! 711 Krosno Blvd., Pickering thebigm.ca 905-837-9332 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 24 P Only at Visit www.travelalerts.ca/Backyard Start planning your summer adventures with travel deals on hotels, vacation rentals, tours and more! WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Environment Wednesday, June 7 PARK IN THE DARK at Rouge Valley Park 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Rouge Valley drive Park, 1088-1090 Rouge Valley drive, Pickering. Join us for an evening walk to learn about the animals that are waking up just as we get ready for bed. This event will run rain or shine so dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Free https:// trca.checkfront.com/reserve/?item_ id=1605&date=20170607 Fairs and Festivals saTuRday, June 3 THE Big Give 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The Gathering Place - Pickering Pentecos- tal Church, 1920 Bayly street, (corner of squires Beach Rd), Pickering. What is the Big Give? It is a big opportu- nity for a caring community to give extrava-gantly a Fun, Family Festival. There will be a Kids’ Zone with bouncing castles, face painting and games; a free barbecue and coffee; household Items; furniture; appli- ances; books; clothing and more! Best of all, everything is given away for free, no strings attached! Free http://www.ppclife.ca/events/ the-big-give For seniors Wednesday, June 7 LocAL Excursion - Axe Throwing 12 p.m. 3 p.m. BaTL Pickering, 813 Brock Rd., unit #11, Pickering. Looking for a unique way to spend a sum-mer afternoon? How about trying out axe throwing at the Pickering BaTL ground? This excursion includes two hours of axe throw- ing - a lesson and tournament-style battle, a sub, water and dessert. Carpool available for $5 to the driver or meet us there. Wednes-day, June 7 noon – 3 p.m. $45 Kids stuff FRIday, June 2 FRIDAy Tennis - for kids Under 10 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Rosebank Tennis Club, 593 Rosebank Rd., Pickering. Tennis is fun! enroll your kid(s) to the most fun and innovative tennis program in the region. now outdoor at Rosebank Tennis Club! $10/hour Sales and bazaars saTuRday, June 3 commUNITy yard Sale 8 a.m. 1 p.m. amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Road, Pickering. We are looking for vendors to participate in our Community yard sale. Located at Whites Road and stroud’s Lane in Pickering on June 3 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will also have a BBQ and Bake Table and collect- ing e-waste. Check out our website www. amberleaChurch.ca for all the vendor details. Free Things To Do Tuesday, June 6 oPEN House 1 p.m. 3 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham Road, Pickering. Lighten your spirit and renovate your body. Taoist Tai Chi® arts involve deep stretch- ing, which includes a full range motions and continuous turning of the spine to develop a body that is relaxed and strong. Health ben- efits include improved circulation, balance, posture; increased strength. Free Whats On sunday, June 4 yoUTH Ball Hockey 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. st. Martin’s anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 st. Martins dr., Pickering. all youth are invited to join in a free month- long sunday ball hockey league at st. Mar- tin’s Church, Pickering, May 28th - June 18th! We will meet at 12:30 pm for a bag lunch and start playing at 1 p.m. in the st. Martin’s parking lot. Contact the church for more information. Free http://www.stmartin-sanglican.ca 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. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account.5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. Jason Liebregts / Metroland That’s edutainment! PICKERING — Haymanot Bekele tried to make a sound from a part of a wind instrument as The Pickering Community Concert Band presented a special con- cert for Grade 4 Pickering students at Pickering City Hall on May 12. The event is designed to engage and inspire young people during the interactive presenta- tion. PICKERING — The St. Mary Monarchs rose from fourth place during the regu- lar season to capture their second straight Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) AAA title in senior girls’ soccer. The Pickering school will now send both of its soccer teams to the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) championships June 1-3. The girls’ team is in Belle River and the boys’ team, which won the LOSSA title in the fall, is in Hamilton. St. Mary’s girls’ team will be joined at OFSAA by Whitby’s Sinclair Celtics after the two teams needed overtime to deter- mine the LOSSA champion. St. Mary broke a 1-1 tie by scoring three times in the first five minutes of the first overtime, before Sinclair added another in the second half of extra time. The Monarchs had a record of 2-1-1 during the regular season before down- ing J. Clarke Richardson 3-0 in the quarter- finals and first-place Dunbarton 4-2 in the semifinals, a come-from-behind win on the strength of three second-half tallies. St. Mary also won the Notre Dame/ Denis O’Connor tournament this season, winning all three games without surren- dering a goal. The Monarchs have now won six LOSSA girls’ soccer titles in the past 10 years. They are seeded fourth at OFSAA. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 25 AP SP O R T S Dr. Andrew Fagan Guest columnist Little league elbow common Little league elbow is an overuse inju- ry linked with throwing sports such as baseball. The problem can occur in any base- ball player, but is most common in young pitchers. The cause of the injury is a result of repetitive stress to the inside of the elbow, at the growth plate of the bone, while throwing. During the throwing cycle, there is a great amount of stress generated during the acceleration phase, which translates to the structures on the inside of the elbow. While athletes are going through growth and development, their bones are more likely to be injured at this growth plate than the surrounding mus- cles or ligaments attaching to it. Once the growth plates fuse later in life, pitch- ers are more likely to injure the liga- ments and tendons of the elbow. Little leaguers will usually begin to feel an occasional, painful, distinct pop or click on the inside of the elbow that starts without a specific injury. Over time, swelling, aching and sharp pains can be felt. At first, symptoms will only be felt with pitching. Howev- er, as symptoms progress, any throwing motion may cause pain. The most common age group to expe- rience this problem is between eight and 15 years. The primary cause of the prob- lem is a high volume of throwing. Studies have shown there is a direct link between pitch count and elbow pain felt by athletes. Minor leagues have rules about the number of pitches young people should throw in a game. It is important that a coach or parent count the number of throws by the ath- lete. Pitches that seem to create the most amount of strain on the elbow are curve- balls and sliders. These options are not recommended to pitchers until ages 14 and 16, respectively. It is important for young athletes to consult with a manual health profes- sional if they are feeling inner elbow symptoms with throwing. Basic treat- ment includes a period of complete rest from throwing. Length of time depends on the severity of the problem. After a progressive rehabilitation of both range of motion and strength, a return-to-pitching program is the best course of action for return to play. 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 Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- St Mary C.S.S. faced off against Sinclair S.S. for the LOSSA senior girls’ soccer final at the Oshawa Civic Field. Alexia Cagilig from St. Mary kept her eye on the ball as Tegan Abel from Sinclair defended. St. Mary won 4-2 in overtime. St. Mary sends two soccer teams to OFSAA Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Trojans make run all the way to OFSAA AJAX -- Pickering Trojans’ Kiara Hunter couldn’t bring down St. Roch Ravens’ Alexis Ellis during their OFSAA AAA girls’ rugby game at the Ajax Wanderers Rugby Club field Monday. The Trojans, seeded 14th, lost 41-0 here to the No. 2 seed and also fell 10-5 to Brantford and 15-0 to LOSSA rival Uxbridge. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 26 AP SummerFunattheVillage! 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CALL TODAY Follow us on facebook www.bythelakedental.comAjax 905-428-2111 ajax@bythelakedental.com Scarborough 416-284-8282scarborough@bythelakedental.com SportS Zack McQuaid of Ontario Yankees pitching less than a year after terrible car crash Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Zack McQuaid still has a long road ahead to full recovery from a dev- astating car accident last summer, but the part he has navigated so far is nothing short of awe-inspiring. McQuaid, a 16-year-old student at Max- well Heights Secondary School in Oshawa, has made four appearances on the mound with his Ontario Yankees U16 baseball team this season — less than a year after he was left a broken mess following a head-on colli- sion on Taunton Road in Clarington. Although he admitted he feared for his life at the time and knew his injuries were career-threatening either way, McQuaid began envisioning the day he would toe the rubber again almost immediately. “I started fighting to come back as soon as it happened,” he said. “I was looking for what I could do. I’d do anything to get better. From day one, it was my focus to get back to where I was.” Where he was at the time was with the Oshawa Legionaires U15 team, a talented right-hander with a fastball in the 85 miles per hour range, and a curve and a splitter to boot. He was fresh off representing Can- ada at the Junior Sunbelt Classic in Oklaho- ma and gearing up to play for Ontario at the Canada Cup tournament in Alberta. However, his dream of playing there was ended by a nightmare on July 26, 2016, when the GMC Terrain he was travelling in col- lided head-on with a Dodge Ram. With dif- ficulty, he recalled the terrifying moments, as the driver he was with suffered a stroke and veered into oncoming traffic as he tried unsuccessfully to prevent the accident. “It was really surreal, not anything I would want anyone to go through or me to go through again,” said McQuaid, who was travelling home for a ball game with a friend’s sister and her grandmother. “It’s hard to remember most of it, but definitely not something I want to go through again.” Among his many injuries, McQuaid suf- fered a burst fracture in his L5 vertebrae. He also broke his L3 and L4 vertebrae, as well as his pitching hand in three places, and had major contusions and a hole in his left lung. Although he would soon focus on recov- ery, at the moment it happened, he admitted to fearing the worst. “I was terrified. I can’t even really explain how I felt,” he recalled. “I can honestly say I thought I was not going to make it. Even if I did make it, I thought everything was over. When the paramedics got there, I was numb basically everywhere. I just couldn’t feel much. “I remember when I was on the road and gained consciousness again, I just looked over and heard screaming and crying,” he said. “A man came over to me and said everything was going to be all right, and I felt really relieved at that point.” McQuaid was airlifted to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, where his long recovery began with two weeks con- fined to bed, followed by countless appoint- ments with doctors and physiotherapists. He vividly remembered the moment he left his bed to attempt walking again. “It was literally like I had never walked before. It was crazy,” he said. “The hospital was rough, really rough. There was a lot of pain.” Giving credit to Honsberger Physiother- apy in Markham and his family for support, McQuaid set his mind toward getting back onto the ball diamond as quickly as possible and rekindling his hope of earning a scholar- ship next year. He did just that on May 13, for a one- inning relief appearance in which he allowed one run on two hits while striking out two. “It was awesome — felt so good to be back,” he said. “It wasn’t obviously my great- est (appearance), but I did my best and everything was feeling great at the end of it.” McQuaid had two more one-inning stints this past weekend, including an 11-pitch, three-strikeout effort Sunday for the Ajax- based Yankees squad. He also hit 86 on the radar gun at the Ontario youth team tryouts as he looks for a spot at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. The other two occupants of the car, who asked not to be identified, are also recover- ing well from serious injuries. McQuaid, while pleased with where he’s at, recognized he still has plenty of hard work ahead. “I’m still recovering. Every day is differ- ent,” he explained. “When I wake up, some days I’m sore, some days I’m feeling great. I wish I could tell you when I’m going to be 100 per cent, but that’s nothing I can judge. “It’s not the injury as much as the men- tal frustration of it all,” he added. “You’re trying to get better and better and better, but you have to take your time; take it slow. Sometimes you go to pitch and it’s sore, and you’ve got to shut it down for the day. It’s really frustrating, because you just want to get better.” Ajax ball player mending on the mound Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland AJAX -- Oshawa’s Zack McQuaid, a pitcher with the Ontario Yankees 16U baseball team, is back pitching after being in a serious car accident last summer. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 1 , 2 0 1 7 27 AP $1,800 WEIGHT LOSS GRANT • No Cost or Fee to Apply • Approval within 48 Hours • Thousands Paid Monthly! • See Website for Application Deadline. 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Jason Liebregts / Metroland For many people today, the answer to this question is a clear and resounding “YES!” Be- sides, who isn’t? Stress has become so prevalent that it is almost considered to be a natural part of our daily lives. And yet, stress can have very serious repercussions on our health. Why is learning how to manage stress so im- portant? An inability to cope with stress can lead to cardiovascular disease, severe digestive trou- bles or mental health problems. Just as no one is completely sheltered from stress, no one is immune to its effects, either. Finding construc- tive ways of dealing with stress will ensure your physical and mental well-being. Of course, there is no miracle solution. What works for one person may not work for anoth- er. The key is to realize that it is not the events themselves that cause the stress in our lives, but rather the way in which we react to them. That’s why it’s up to each person to identify the things that bother them and to find healthy ways of minimizing their negative impacts. In short, it means better understanding yourself as a person and improving your ability to adapt. Still, there are a number of proven tech- niques that can help you better manage stress. Improving your time management will go a long way because it will give you more opportunity to relax, rest, exercise and enjoy your favourite hobbies-all great ways of keeping stress at a manageable level. Eating a healthy diet, spend- ing time with friends, accepting your limits as well as those of others and adding more laugh- ter to your day are other effective means of keep- ing stress at bay. If despite your best efforts, you find that stress is still having a negative impact on your physical and mental health, speak to a professional. 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