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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_09_27® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM • Canada’s leader in Laser Eye Surgery • Over 200,000 Treatments performed LASER VISION CORRECTION SEE the Difference 416-431-7449 2941 LAWRENCE AVE,EAST SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 2V6 Bochner.com Proudly serving durham region since 1977 www.carpettowne.com Tel: (905) 831-2111 Toll free 1-800-236-8533 NEW FAMILY DOCTOR accepting W Pickering First Place Medical clinic 1550 Kingston Road Unit 11, Pickering |905-421-0220 NEW FAMILY DOCTOR accepting Walk-ins at this Dr SAUD MIRZA New Location WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 27, 2017 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY29 FEBRUARY05 MARCH11 APRIL01 MAY25 JUNE14 JULY08 AUGUST21 SEPTEMBER02 OCTOBER13 NOVEMBER27 DECEMBER07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Brittany Charlton and Shanaid Tomlinson are working together on a feminine hygiene kit as part of the Posh Flow Sisterhood Project. Pickering girl creates period kits to empower girls, women Posh Flow Sisterhood Project bags get home delivered, range in price Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A Pickering girl is speaking up about a topic that tends to be a little more hushed among other sixth graders. The idea for the new project was sparked when Shanaid Tom- linson, 11, noticed many of the kids her age were uncomfort- able talking about something that most girls are about to experience first-hand, if they haven’t already: their periods. “From that day on I wanted to normalize periods,” said Shanaid, in a telephone interview. The Glengrove Public School girl wanted to find a way to empower girls and women, and to focus on the positives of being one. 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Oshawa Regional Coun. Amy McQuaid- England raised the issue during public ques- tion period at the DDSB’s first meeting of the school year on Sept. 18. “I carry an EpiPen myself … I complete- ly understand the concerns of parents,” said McQuaid-England, who noted she was speaking more as a parent than a politician. “But if this is not a known allergy, I’m not sure why it’s banned.” WowButter is a nut-free peanut butter alternative made from roasted soy beans. It has become popular among parents looking for a school-safe sandwich option for picky eaters. The Ontario-based company that makes WowButter even includes a set of stickers under the label of each jar, which parents can place on their child’s sandwich container to indicate that it’s not peanut butter. Some Durham parents say information from local schools is "confusing" when it comes to the soy spread — McQuaid-Eng- land says she has heard from many parents who are unclear about whether it's permit- ted, and if not, why. “I was originally told we could send it if we put the stickers (that come with the product) on the sandwich container, to show it’s not peanut butter,” says Oshawa parent Lindsay Cameron, whose daughters are in senior kin- dergarten and Grade 2. “Then, we were told not to send it anymore, but when I looked online I couldn’t find any policy about it.” Bree Ellard says her son’s Whitby school didn’t say anything about WowButter when he started JK last year — the only instruction was no nuts. “I did send it a few times … then I heard from some other parents that it wasn’t allowed,” she says. “I asked his teacher at the time and she said to be safe we should prob- ably not send it, because it could confuse the kids." Ellard says the request is "frustrating" because she struggles to find lunches her son will eat, and WowButter was a hit. The DDSB has a formal procedure for pro- tecting students with anaphylactic allergies, which includes posting emergency plans and training school staff on how to use an epi- nephrine auto-injector. There is no policy or procedure that speaks to WowButter specifically — but officials at the Sept. 18 school board meeting confirmed parents are being asked not to send the prod- uct to school. DDSB superintendent Mark Fisher said that’s because it “looks, smells and tastes” like peanut butter, which causes anxiety among students with severe allergies — and creates a challenge for school staff. “It is difficult, if not impossible, for our principals to distinguish these products from real peanut butter,” Fisher said. “It limits our capacity and our ability to keep our students safe.” The Durham Catholic District School Board also does not have a specific policy on WowButter — but officials there say individu- al schools can advise against it if it’s deemed to be a risk. “Like any other food item, if the product is considered a risk to the health and safety of an individual student as supported by a medical practitioner, the school would advise fami- lies to bring alternative choices for lunch,” the board said in a statement issued on the topic. 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So she enlisted the help of her family friend, Brittany Charlton, 22, of Markham, when she wanted to create and sell monthly period boxes. “I have my own company, so she was interested in starting her own,” Brittany said. “She came to me and mentioned it and I thought it was a really good idea.” Charlton runs Ohh Products, which sells natural and allergen free items. For the past six months, the two have been working on their creation, The Posh Flow Sisterhood Project. The period sub- scription kit provides the necessities to girls and women, whether they are just starting out or have their monthly routine down. The kits range from $15 to $25, depending on whether the selected kit includes simply the necessities, or some extra comforts, such as snacks and pampering items, like soap or bath bombs. All of the snacks provided in the kit are healthy, nutritious and tasty, in order to help cravings, while nourishing the body. “It gets delivered right to your door,” Brit- tany said in the phone interview. The products in the comfort package will come from local businesses in the area, which Brittany said will be a platform for the businesses to market their items. Shanaid and Brittany want to give sub- scribers the convenience of not having to purchase entire packages of different kinds of pads and tampons to suit all the changes they go through on their cycle, the conve- nience of not having to go to the store and purchase their care items individually, and the benefits of giving to someone else in need. “We want girls and women to know that someone cares and is listening to them with- out feeling judged. We want to put an end to body shaming and bullying just because we are girls and create a sisterhood where we are all able to come together,” they wrote in an email to the News Advertiser. The two business partners not only have a goal to help girls and women increase their self-esteem, self-image and self-respect, but also, to provide the essentials to women in shelters throughout the Greater Toronto Area who lack the necessities during their period. They said many homeless women must decide whether they want to eat or spend their money on the necessities they need to get through their period. Tampons and pads are items no one really thinks to donate; many shelters only give these girls and women three for their whole period caus- ing them to have to resort to measures they would not normally resort to, such as using newspapers, or cotton, for example. For every box that is purchased, The Posh Flow Sisterhood Project will donate tampons and pads to girls and women who are home- less. On Thursday, Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., a launch party for the new project will take place at Glama Gal Tween Spa, located at 60 Randall Dr., Unit 4 in Ajax. It’s $45 and includes activities and food. “They can get their nails painted,” Sha- naid said, referring to one of the four mini activities. The others are lip gloss making, glitter tat- toos and a facial with cucumbers. The boxes will be available to purchase on the website www.PoshFlowSisterhood.com and it will also feature a blog, where every- one will be able to share their stories. “That will be how we form our sister- hood,” said Brittany. They are also accepting donations from companies that want to add items to the kits, and be promoted on the website and inside the boxes. Email hello@poshflowsisterhood.com for more information. Pickering-based Posh Flow Sisterhood Project’s launch party next month PICKERING-BASED from page 1 Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Brittany Charlton and Shanaid Tomlinson have teamed up to cre- ate the Posh Flow Sisterhood Project. The subscription kit provides the necessities to women and girls for their periods along with some extra comforts. The kits are home delivered. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 5 P Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Se p t e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 4 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.877.420.4666 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.caDownload Our App! 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ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 October9 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 October9 Closed DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 October9 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 October9 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 October8&9 Closed AnimalServices 905.683.7575 October9 Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.831.1260 October9 Closed GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre 905.420.2370 October9 Closed Seniors & Persons with DisabilitiesSnow Clearing Program NowacceptingWinter2017/2018applications –applybyFriday,October13th,2017. Programinformationandapplicationsareavailableat allCityfacilities. Visitpickering.caorcontactourCustomerCareCentrefor additionalinformation. Didyouknow CanadianartisticonTom ThomsonwasborninPickeringin1877? Party inthe Park with TomThomson Saturday,October14 4:00-9:00pm ClaremontMemorialPark4941OldBrockRoad Rainlocation:Dr.NelsonF.TomlinsonCommunityCentre ComeandcelebratethelifeandartofCanadian artisticonTomThomson.Asthesunsets,thepark willbeilluminatedwithinteractivelivingexhibits Amagicalandartfuleveningofuniqueactivities, heritagegames,entertainment,canoerides, freeBBQ,anddancingforthewholefamily! TasteTom’sFood CreatewithTom PlaywithTom ExplorewithTom Sponsoredby pickering.ca/150 @PickeringEvents Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29oftheOntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. A briefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 940WhitevaleRoad “WilliamMajorHouse” PartofLot26,Concession5,beingPart12,40R-24276 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas940WhitevaleRoad,locatedonthe northsideofWhitevaleRoadeastoftheHamletofWhitevaleislocated withintheWhitevaleHeritageConservationDistrict,whichisdesignated underPartVoftheOntarioHeritageAct. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisastonehousebuiltcirca1860by WilliamMajor. Majorwasawell-knowncattleandhorsebreeder,andwas descendedfromJohnMajorwhoiscreditedwithinitiatingsettlementin thearea. ThehouseisarepresentativeexampleofaGeorgianstyle dwellingwithGothicRevivalfeatures,reflectingthetransitionbetween thetwostylesinthemid-19thcentury. Thehouseisarareexampleoftwo featuresthatcombineGeorgianandGothicdesignincludingtheextrawide gableandthePalladianwindowwithGothictracery,bothunusualfeatures thatmayreflectregionalpreferences. Thepropertyisvisuallyand historicallylinkedtothesurroundingagriculturefieldswhichwerefarmed bymembersoftheMajorfamilyfor144years.Thepropertyisimportantin definingandmaintainingtheheritagecharacteroftheWhitevaleHeritage ConservationDistrictandtheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-16andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerk’sOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade, MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pm orbycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca. DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27thdayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29ofthe OntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. Abriefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 1200WhitevaleRoad “W.BrignalHouse” PartofLot23,Concession5,beingPart2,40R-24276 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas1200WhitevaleRoadislocatedonthe northsideofWhitevaleRoad,eastofthehamletofWhitevale. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisaone-and-a-half-storey, T-shaped,brickhousewithaone-storeykitchentailattherear.Thewest wingwasbuiltinthemid-1870sbyownerWilliamBrignal,expandedin theearly1880sbylateownerJohnToolandthekitchenwingattherear waslikelyaddedintheearly20th century. Thishouseisarepresentative exampleofanOntariocottagedwellingtypeasitdevelopedinOntario duringtheVictorianera. Thebuff-brickembellishmentsandwooden detailingalongtheeavesandfrontverandahdisplayahighdegreeof artisticmeritandcraftsmanship.Thepropertyisassociatedwiththe ongoingagriculturaldevelopmentoftheWhitevaleareainthe1870sand 1880sandisimportantindefiningandmaintainingtheheritagecharacter oftheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-16andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerk’sOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade,MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmor bycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca. DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27thdayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 2018 Community Grant TheCityofPickering(FinanceDepartment)isacceptinggrant applicationsundertheCommunityGrantsProgram,PolicyFIN040. Pickeringorganizationswishingtoapplyforagrantarerequired tosubmittheirapplicationsby4:30pmonSeptember29,2017. ApplicationsareavailableatPickeringCivicComplex,2ndFloor,Finance DepartmentorontheCity’swebsite:pickering.ca/CommunityGrants Grantsareavailabletovolunteerorganizations,serviceclubs,orsport clubsthatarenot-for-profit;servesPickeringandatleast80%ofits membersresideinPickering.Regionallybasedorganizationsmaybe considerediftheorganizationcandemonstratethatitsserviceswill directlybenefitPickeringresidents.Applicantswhoareinreceiptof fundingfrombingoorUnitedWayDurhamarenoteligibleforthis program.Applicationsmustbesubmittedusingtheprescribedform. Anyquestionsshouldbeaddressedto:grants@pickering.ca Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29ofthe OntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. A briefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 615WhitevaleRoad “HenryMajorHouse” Part ofLots29and30,Concession4,beingPart2,40R-29399 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas615WhitevaleRoad,locatedonthe southsideofWhitevaleRoadeastoftheHamletofWhitevaleislocated withintheWhitevaleHeritageConservationDistrict,whichisdesignated underPartVoftheOntarioHeritageAct. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisaone-and-a-halfstorey, timber-framehouse,builtintheGeorgianClassicalstyleinthe1840s, whichisararestyleinthearea. Astonekitchentailprovidesarare exampleof1830smaterialandconstructionmethods. Thehousewas constructedforlocalfarmerHenryMajorinthe1830sandwasoccupiedby hisfamilyanddirectdecedentsformorethan125years. Henry’sfather, JohnMajoriscreditedwithinitiatingsettlementinthearea. Thehouseis historicallylinkedtothenearbyWhitevaleCemetery,whichwasdonated byHenryMajor.Thepropertyisassociatedwiththeearlysettlementofthe areaandthedevelopmentoflocalagriculture. Thepropertyisimportantin definingandmaintainingtheheritagecharacteroftheWhitevaleHeritage ConservationDistrictandtheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-15andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerksOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade,MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmor bycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27th dayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 4 9th A n n u a l S a n t a C l a u s Parade Christmas1867Saturday,November25,2017 at 10 :00 am JointheParade! Applicationsarenow availableinCityFacilities andonthecitywebsite. pickering.ca/greatevents TheKinsmen&KinetteClubofPickeringproudlypresents... Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering 150YearsofaCanadian Christma s CultureDaysWorkshop-Tom ThomsonPublicArtProject Sunday,October1from1:00pm-4:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex,Lobby IncelebrationoftheiconiclifeandartofPickering-bornartist,Tom Thomson,amonumentalpublicworkofartwillbecreated. ThecommunityisinvitedtojoinartistMaryPan,andparticipateinthe creationoftheworkofartbybringingasmallpersonalobjectthat expressestheirfamilyorheritage. Dropbyorregistertoparticipate. 905.683.7575 pickering.ca/greatevents Canada’s 150th Birthday is Coming to the End Pickering has a few great events left for this year, don’t miss out! Visit pickering.ca/150 2017PickeringStarsVocalTalentCompetition CallforAuditions Thursday,October5&Thursday,October12 6:30pm-9:30pm@GALCC Solos,Duets&Trioswelcome!Wincashprizes! OpentoPickeringteens13-19yrs. CityIDrequired. Calltobookanauditiontime. 905.420.4660ext6100 pickering.ca/teen @freeteenstuff @pickeringteens Takeadvantageoftheunique benetsofwaterexercisetocreate alowimpactprogramthatappeals toawidevarietyofabilities. OurnewSwimPlusPass includes unlimitedBasicAquatclassesand useofthepoolduringpublicswim. 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ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 October9Closed RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena905.683.6582 October9Closed DunbartonPool905.831.1260 October9Closed PickeringMuseumVillage905.683.8401 October9Closed PickeringPublicLibraries905.831.6265 October8&9 Closed AnimalServices905.683.7575 October9Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre905.831.1260 October9Closed GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre905.420.2370 October9Closed Seniors & Persons with DisabilitiesSnow Clearing Program NowacceptingWinter2017/2018applications –applybyFriday,October13th,2017. Programinformationandapplicationsareavailableat allCityfacilities. Visitpickering.caorcontactourCustomerCareCentrefor additionalinformation. DidyouknowCanadianartisticonTom ThomsonwasborninPickeringin1877? PartyinthePark withTomThomson Saturday,October14 4:00-9:00pm ClaremontMemorialPark4941OldBrockRoad Rainlocation:Dr.NelsonF.TomlinsonCommunityCentre ComeandcelebratethelifeandartofCanadian artisticonTomThomson.Asthesunsets,thepark willbeilluminatedwithinteractivelivingexhibits Amagicalandartfuleveningofuniqueactivities, heritagegames,entertainment,canoerides, freeBBQ,anddancingforthewholefamily! TasteTom’sFood CreatewithTom PlaywithTom ExplorewithTom Sponsoredby pickering.ca/150 @PickeringEvents Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29oftheOntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. A briefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 940WhitevaleRoad “WilliamMajorHouse” PartofLot26,Concession5,beingPart12,40R-24276 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas940WhitevaleRoad,locatedonthe northsideofWhitevaleRoadeastoftheHamletofWhitevaleislocated withintheWhitevaleHeritageConservationDistrict,whichisdesignated underPartVoftheOntarioHeritageAct. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisastonehousebuiltcirca1860by WilliamMajor. Majorwasawell-knowncattleandhorsebreeder,andwas descendedfromJohnMajorwhoiscreditedwithinitiatingsettlementin thearea. ThehouseisarepresentativeexampleofaGeorgianstyle dwellingwithGothicRevivalfeatures,reflectingthetransitionbetween thetwostylesinthemid-19th century. Thehouseisarareexampleoftwo featuresthatcombineGeorgianandGothicdesignincludingtheextrawide gableandthePalladianwindowwithGothictracery,bothunusualfeatures thatmayreflectregionalpreferences. Thepropertyisvisuallyand historicallylinkedtothesurroundingagriculturefieldswhichwerefarmed bymembersoftheMajorfamilyfor144years.Thepropertyisimportantin definingandmaintainingtheheritagecharacteroftheWhitevaleHeritage ConservationDistrictandtheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-16andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerk’sOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade, MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pm orbycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca. DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27thdayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29oftheOntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. Abriefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 1200WhitevaleRoad “W.BrignalHouse” PartofLot23,Concession5,beingPart2,40R-24276 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas1200WhitevaleRoadislocatedonthe northsideofWhitevaleRoad,eastofthehamletofWhitevale. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisaone-and-a-half-storey, T-shaped,brickhousewithaone-storeykitchentailattherear.Thewest wingwasbuiltinthemid-1870sbyownerWilliamBrignal,expandedin theearly1880sbylateownerJohnToolandthekitchenwingattherear waslikelyaddedintheearly20thcentury. Thishouseisarepresentative exampleofanOntariocottagedwellingtypeasitdevelopedinOntario duringtheVictorianera. Thebuff-brickembellishmentsandwooden detailingalongtheeavesandfrontverandahdisplayahighdegreeof artisticmeritandcraftsmanship.Thepropertyisassociatedwiththe ongoingagriculturaldevelopmentoftheWhitevaleareainthe1870sand 1880sandisimportantindefiningandmaintainingtheheritagecharacter oftheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-16andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerk’sOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade,MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmor bycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca. DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27thdayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 2018 Community Grant TheCityofPickering(FinanceDepartment)isacceptinggrant applicationsundertheCommunityGrantsProgram,PolicyFIN040. Pickeringorganizationswishingtoapplyforagrantarerequired tosubmittheirapplicationsby4:30pmonSeptember29,2017. ApplicationsareavailableatPickeringCivicComplex,2ndFloor,Finance DepartmentorontheCity’swebsite:pickering.ca/CommunityGrants Grantsareavailabletovolunteerorganizations,serviceclubs,orsport clubsthatarenot-for-profit;servesPickeringandatleast80%ofits membersresideinPickering.Regionallybasedorganizationsmaybe considerediftheorganizationcandemonstratethatitsserviceswill directlybenefitPickeringresidents.Applicantswhoareinreceiptof fundingfrombingoorUnitedWayDurhamarenoteligibleforthis program.Applicationsmustbesubmittedusingtheprescribedform. Anyquestionsshouldbeaddressedto:grants@pickering.ca Notice of Intention to Designate TakenoticethattheCounciloftheCityofPickeringintendstodesignate thefollowingpropertyasapropertyofculturalheritagevalueorinterest underPartIV,Section29ofthe OntarioHeritageAct,R.S.O.1990,c.0.18. A briefstatementofreasonsisincluded. 615WhitevaleRoad “HenryMajorHouse” PartofLots29and30,Concession4,beingPart2,40R-29399 CityofPickering Thepropertyknownmunicipallyas615WhitevaleRoad,locatedonthe southsideofWhitevaleRoadeastoftheHamletofWhitevaleislocated withintheWhitevaleHeritageConservationDistrict,whichisdesignated underPartVoftheOntarioHeritageAct. Themainbuiltresourceonthepropertyisaone-and-a-halfstorey, timber-framehouse,builtintheGeorgianClassicalstyleinthe1840s, whichisararestyleinthearea. Astonekitchentailprovidesarare exampleof1830smaterialandconstructionmethods. Thehousewas constructedforlocalfarmerHenryMajorinthe1830sandwasoccupiedby hisfamilyanddirectdecedentsformorethan125years. Henry’sfather, JohnMajoriscreditedwithinitiatingsettlementinthearea. Thehouseis historicallylinkedtothenearbyWhitevaleCemetery,whichwasdonated byHenryMajor.Thepropertyisassociatedwiththeearlysettlementofthe areaandthedevelopmentoflocalagriculture. Thepropertyisimportantin definingandmaintainingtheheritagecharacteroftheWhitevaleHeritage ConservationDistrictandtheWhitevaleRoadcorridor. Anypersonmay,within30daysofthepublicationofthisNoticesendby registeredmailordelivertotheCityClerk,noticeofhisorherobjectionto theproposeddesignationtogetherwithastatementofreasonsforthe objectionandallrelevantfacts. Ifsuchanoticeofobjectionisreceived,the CityofPickeringwillreferthemattertotheConservationReviewBoardfor ahearing. AcopyoftheCulturalHeritageEvaluationReportPLN10-15andthe DescriptionofHeritageAttributesisavailableintheClerksOffice,Pickering CivicComplex,OneTheEsplanade,MondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pmor bycalling905.420.4611orbyemailatdshields@pickering.ca DatedattheCityofPickeringthis27th dayofSeptember,2017 DebbieShields,CityClerk CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ON L1V6K7 4 9th A n n u a l S a n t a C l a u s Parade Christmas1867Saturday,November25,2017at 10:00 a m JointheParade! Applicationsarenow availableinCityFacilities andonthecitywebsite. pickering.ca/greatevents TheKinsmen&KinetteClubofPickeringproudlypresents... Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Pickering 150YearsofaCanadian Christma s CultureDaysWorkshop-Tom ThomsonPublicArtProject Sunday,October1from1:00pm-4:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex,Lobby IncelebrationoftheiconiclifeandartofPickering-bornartist,Tom Thomson,amonumentalpublicworkofartwillbecreated. 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Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 How to submit a letter to the editor: Email newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 Write us our opinionour opinionour opinionour opinionour opinion Letter to tHe editor Annual Ajax-Pickering Food Bank Golf tournament a success, anonymous donor gives $15,000 To the editor: It was another fantastic day on the links, with more than $26,500 raised and donat- ed to our local food bank. I would like to truly thank all those who contributed as participants, hole sponsors, prize donors and volunteers. Especially in these turbu- lent economic times, the funds raised are so needed. A very special thanks goes out to our anonymous donor who wrote us a cheque for $15,000 … Wow! We are overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness and kindness. I would be remiss if I did not acknowl- edge the true heroes. The volunteers who work at our food bank are simply amazing. Day in and day out they are there for our community, providing much needed food and a smile. Our community thanks you all so very much! On behalf of the Pickering Squash Club, I again thank everyone for their compas- sion and caring for those less fortunate. Kevin Cahill Tournament chairman Great Lakes municipalities should take note of critical lessons offered by hurricane Harvey. The devastation caused by hur- ricane Harvey on the greater Houston area including loss of life, dislocation and multi- billions of dollars in property damage will be felt for years to come. We know that the devastation in Houston was exacerbated by the unsustainable way the area was developed. Throughout North America, sprawl is a common element of growth patterns that can significantly influ- ence the impacts of severe weather events. Paving over rural lands, filling-in wetlands and compromising natural storm water sys- tems is proven to greatly weaken our natural resilience. Hard surfaces increase storm water flows and accumulations because the natu- ral permeable surfaces that absorb this storm water are eliminated. These warnings were issued in Houston after earlier, smaller-scale storms, but ignored in favour of short-term sprawl decisions for short-term economic gain. The result has been a huge net loss. We have a similar situation right here in Ajax/Pickering. The Carruthers Creek’s head- waters are south of the Oak Ridges Moraine in northeast Pickering. These headwaters, sur- rounded by the Greenbelt, are not protected by the Greenbelt and have been left vulner- able to development. A developer already owns some of this land, and wants to con- struct sprawling subdivisions. Pickering’s mayor and council support this development. If this happens, storm water will not be absorbed, additional hard surfaces will cause large volumes of run-off and this will increase flooding potential in southeast Ajax. Increased flooding will cause significant property dam- age and a threat to human safety. Severe weather is already having an impact on Ajax, exemplified by events this spring. The street closures, property damage and shore- line erosion seen this year will be just the beginning if similar flooding events continue. This is both foreseeable and preventable. The Province of Ontario has the power to put the Carruthers Creek headwaters into the Greenbelt and to prevent sprawling develop- ment. Durham Region council has the power to turn down development in this area and request that these lands be given Greenbelt protection. Should the financial interests of a private developer prevail over the public interest and public safety? We know the answer to that question, and unlike Houston we have the mechanisms and planning tools available to prevent this disaster from happening. Do we have the political will? Only resi- dents and voters can answer that question. — Steve Parish is the mayor of Ajax CoLumn Flooding events underscore need for local action Steve parish Guest column The Durham District School Board is currently on the hot seat, stemming from a peanut butter-like sandwich spread that mimics the look, smell, and taste of pea- nut butter, but contains no nuts. Some parents want to pack it in school lunches; the board is currently advising parents not to send it with their children. At the centre of the great sandwich spread debate is WowButter. Manufac- tured by an Ontario company, WowButter uses roasted soya beans instead of nuts to create its peanut butter likeness. And, it’s been a hit with parents who’ve been look- ing for a school-safe sandwich option for those with allergies. The company has taken its product a step further, including a set of stickers under the label of each jar which parents can place on their child’s sandwich con- tainer to indicate that it’s not peanut but- ter. But, it’s not just as simple as that. Pea- nut butter is not allowed at DDSB schools as some students are allergic to nuts and coming into contact with them, even in trace amounts, could send them into ana- phylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that can result in death. The DDSB apparently hasn’t imposed an outright ban on WowButter, but offi- cials at the recent school board meeting confirmed parents are being asked not to send the product to school as it looks too much like peanut butter and would cause anxiety among students with severe aller- gies — and create a challenge for school staff. Oshawa Regional Councillor and par- ent Amy McQuaid-England asked dur- ing the meeting’s question period why the peanut butter substitute is discouraged for school lunches if it’s not an allergen. Some parents say there’s ‘confusion’ from the school board in regards to Wow- Butter, said McQuaid-England, noting she’s heard from many parents who are unclear whether WowButter is permitted. Another parent at the meeting said she also received mixed messages from her school. And that’s the rub — there should be no ambiguity in regards to a policy on this issue from the school board, especially when there’s the potential for a mix-up between WowButter and real peanut but- ter. Safety should be paramount for all the students within the board’s jurisdiction. It’s just prudent to err on the side of caution. The board should update its poli- cies sooner rather than later to ban peanut butter substitutes within DDSB schools. Banning WowButter the prudent thing to do for DDSB 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 7 AP Suspects stole valuable comics from Pickering warehouse DURHAM — A caped crusader might be needed as Durham police look for suspects who stole comic books worth thousands of dollars. In the first instance, a homeowner returned home on Monday, Sept. 18 to find a collection of comics were taken from his Newcastle residence while he was at work. The comics are worth about $54,000 and there is no suspect information, say Durham Regional Police. On Saturday, Sept. 23, two suspects broke into a Pickering warehouse that operates a comic book business on Brock Road. The suspects stole a box of books worth about $250,000. The suspects are described as men, with their faces covered with masks and scarves. Both were wearing gloves. Anyone with information is asked to con- tact Det. Ludlow of West Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1925. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 or online at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca. Durham police need help in comic book thefts PICKERING — A Pickering logistics com- pany has been fined $75,000 for a workplace accident that left an employee seriously injured. A worker operating a reach truck sus- tained a permanent injury after crashing into a warehouse wall at Aspect Retail Logistics on Church Street in May of 2016, according to evidence heard in provincial offences court in Whitby. It’s believed the truck went out of control after hitting water left behind by floor- scrubbing equipment, court heard Sept. 21. The company pleaded guilty to an infrac- tion under the Occupational Health and Safe- ty Act. Justice of the peace Ronald Prestage imposed a fine of $75,000 and a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge. Pickering logistics company fined $75,000 after employee hurt in workplace accident newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham September is Prostate CancerAwareness Month Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Encourage the men in your life to talk to their doctor abouttheir risk. Early detection saves lives. 1 in 7 Canadian men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. 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Some of the more well- known examples consist of the disturbing impacts of the emerald ash borer in our urban forests or zebra mussels in the Great Lakes. Today, we have several invasive plant species that are posing threats to the out- door habitat in your community. Plants like the giant hogweed are harmful to us when we come into contact with it. Oth- ers like phragmites can destroy habitats for wildlife and local ecosystems with their ability to reproduce quickly and choke out all other forms of plants. Check out the shoulders of many Ontario roadways for their tall stalks and impassable clumps. We need to do a better job as a com- munity in preventing the establishment and spread of these invasive plant spe- cies. While posting signs of their negative impacts to people and pets are one way to raise awareness, signs will not help stop the spread of these plants in our com- munity. Instead, we need to isolate and remove these plants so that they don’t have a chance to gain a foothold in our for- ests and parks. It is time to add your voice for change to our current approach for handling the invasive plant species threat to our com- munities. Don’t delay and let these plants continue to spread into more and more of our parks and natural spaces. Reach out to your local councillors and let them know that we can’t wait for plants like the giant hogweed to take hold in our area and destroy our enjoyment of natural spaces. You can also make a difference by pick- ing up the “Grow Me Instead” Guide from the Ontario Invasive Plant Council (www. ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/resources/grow- me-instead/). Learn which plants are bet- ter choices for your shrubs and gardens. Our community will thank you for your efforts to promote a better habitat for all of us to enjoy. David Hogg Ajax Our future as Canadians is in terrific hands To the editor: On Sept. 9, I had a very touching experi- ence that I want to share with others. About three weeks ago, The News Advertiser ran a short article describing a 5 km walk that the Pickering Islamic Centre (Usman Mosque) was organizing to support the hungry in the community. All donations were to be given to the Food Bank at St Paul’s-on the-Hill Anglican Church in Pickering. I wasn’t sure whether others in the community could join the walk or if it was strictly for Muslims from that mosque. I arrived there before 10 a.m. to be greet- ed very warmly by the members of the mosque, and in their official words of wel- come they reminded Muslims, Christians, and all people that we have been taught by our prophets that if we eat, we must remem- ber to give to our fellow man who might be hungry. After the walk, a young man from East York whose mother is buried in a “Muslim section” of a cemetery on Brock Road com- mented on the new subdivision going in by the mosque. Very tentatively, he asked what I thought about the change in the type/ori- gin of the individuals who were moving into the area. My response was that a powerful contribution was being made to the health and strength of Canada by all those many, many Muslim families who instill in their children the value of hard work, of educa- tion, and of peaceful coexistence with all other Canadians. Shortly after, this young man’s father came to me and with his “heart in his eyes” described how his children were all well- educated and working in various profes- sions. I felt it was his way of saying “thank you” that I understood what Muslims in this country want for themselves and for Cana- da. Sept. 11 was my 74th birthday. What an amazing gift this man and his mosque gave me. Our future as Canadians is in terrific hands! 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WHERE:67BarleyMillCres.,Bowmanville PRICE:$689,990 DETAILS:4Bdrm.,BrandNewOpenConceptKit&FamilyRm.,Kit.QuartzCounter,CustomShelving,StoneSurroundGasFirepl.,RenovatedMbr.EnsuiteWithUltraJacuzzi&Flooring,LargePrem.PieLotWithSparklingI/Gpool.www.67barleymill.com ClaytonTanner,SalesRepresentativeJacquelynnTanner,SalesRepresentativeSutton-GroupHeritageRealtyInc.Brokerage*(905)428-8274ctanner@sutton.com,jactan.sutton@gmail.comTannerHomes.ca 2 bdrm WaldorfCondominium Where:206-711RosslandRd.,WhitbyPrice:$319,900Details:PrivateCornerUnitWithNoNeighboursAcrossorBelow.ThisFantasticUnitFeatures2Bdrms+Solarium,2Baths,9ftCeilings,EnsuiteLaundry,UndergroundParking&StorageLocker.BuildingCurrentlyBeingRefurbishedFeaturingNewFoyer&Hallways.AmenitiesIncludePool,Whirlpool,ExerciseRoom,Billiards,PartyRoom,CarWash&More.ExcellentLocationWalkingDistancetoShopping!CallCarlaTodayToViewThisGreatUnit905-409-6560.www.carlascondocorner.com CarlaSkinner,BrokerRE/MAXJAZZINCBrokerage Direct:(905)409-6560Office:(905)728-1600 **OPENHOUSE** WHERE:1604NashRoad,Courtice WHEN:Sat.,Sept.30thandSun.,Oct.1st,1-4pmPRICE:$1,049,900 DETAILS:*StunningnewHollandHomeonabeautifullotsurroundedbygreenspace&trees.Openconceptdesignwithanincrediblekitchen,hugecentreisland&largebreakfastareawith walkouttodeckoverlookingyard.Extradeepdoublegaragewithstairstobasement.Thishomeisfinishedandwaitingforyou! DerekBaird,SalesRepresentative MincomMillenniumRealtyInc.,Brokerage*(905)-720-2004or1-800-810-2842E:derek@callderektoday.comwww.CallDerekToday.com COUNTRYINTHECITY- gORgEOUs! LoriSpeed,SalesRepresentative RoyalServiceRealEstateInc.,Brokerage* Direct:905-924-2111 •Office:905-697-1900 Pleasevisitwww.sellwithspeed.ca WHERE:2370PrestonvaleRd.,CourticePRICE:$1,198,000 DETAILS:Entertaininside&out!Magnificent,custombuiltbungalowon1acre*prof.landscapedlot.Openconceptlayout,cathedralceilingsandhardwoodthroughout.Stunningkitchenboastsgranitecounters,potlights,oversizedcenterisland&breakfastbar.Hugebackyardparadisefeat.Extensivedecking,ingroundpool,interlock,privacy+++.Over-sized,heated24x25garage.Calishutters,Jenn-Airappliances,gasstove,Samsungwash&dry.2ndkitcheninlowerlevel-greatforadultkids/in-laws. *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 2 Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 Known For Service... Trusted For Results RE/MAX Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage 1383 Wilson Rd. N., #16 Office:905-240-9200www.teambegley.com • Luxury Finishes• Open Concept Model • 4 Beds, 3 Baths • Bright and Sunny 1743 EstErbrook Dr,oshawa • Gorgeous Townhome• 3 Beds, 3 Baths • Open Concept • Decorated to Perfection 49 harboursiDE Dr,whitby • Centrally Located • Underground Parking • WheelchairAccessible • Juliette Balcony 44 bonD st unit 802,oshawa • Hardwood Floors Throughout• Granite Counters • 3 Beds, 3 Baths • Shows Spectacular 59 st thomas st,brooklin ALMOST AN ACRE LOT!!•Drive through garage • Fully fenced yard • Great opportunity forhandyman, investor,first time buyer $299,900 Call Today For Your Free Home Evaluation! BACKING ONTO POND!!DESIRABLE WHITBY SHORES!LOCATION! LOCATION!BROOKLIN BEAUTY! OPENHOUSESAT&SUN•2-4PM WHERE:1713FinkleDr. DETAILS:MustSeeSpectacularUpgradedFamily Dream Home!ThisFantastic HomeFt.EntryIntoSpacious &BrightOpenConcept FloorPlan-IdealForEntertaining.Masterw/DoubleDoors &Ensuite w/DoubleSink,3WalkInClosets.UpgradedKitchenw/ ExtendedCabinets,FamilyRmw/Fireplace,W/OToLargeFully FencedYardw/8ft.Fence.SmoothCeilings9’High.GleamingFlrsThroughout&PotLights.Over30kinUpgrades&Builder Selling SameModel For$1,029,990. AnabelaSerra,SalesRepresentative RoyalLePageSupremeRealty,Brokerage416-400-5825 ExcEllEnt Family HomE DETAILS:Excellent2storeypropertywithfinishedbasement ingreatlocation.Updatedkitchen,2bedrooms,one bathroom.Backyardfeaturesdeckoverlookingadazzling flowergarden.Shortwalktoschools,AlexandraPark,hospital andgolfcourse.Greatopportunitytoownanupdatednear “century”homewithtwocarparking.MLS#E3924230Sellerwillconsiderallreasonableoffers. LloydElliott,Broker Re/MaxFirstRealtyLtd.905-706-2265 Prestigioustownline estate! WHERE:14LordDuncanCrt,Clarington PRICE:$1,259,000 DETAILS:CustomBuilt!Large1.64AcrePieShapedLot.Recently RenovatedFromTopToBottom.BeautifulWalnutFinishKitchen,CentreIsland,BreakfastArea,GraniteCounters&BuiltInCabinets.LivingRoomW.CathedralCeiling&DoubleSidedFireplaceAdjoingTheDiningRoom.Two3CarGarages.CheckVirtualTour!caliramedia.com/14-lord-duncan-crt-courtice JohnSevier,SalesRepresentativeRIGHTATHOMEREALTYINC.,Brokerage* Dir:905-439-5646E:john@johngetsitsold.comW:www.johngetsitsold.com RaRely OffeRed COndO! Where:120ElginStW#203Oshawa PrICe:$400,000 DeTAILS:Spacious2Bedroom1WashroomCondoApartmentInAVeryHighDemandBuilding!VeryWellKept&UpdatedBuildingInWalkingDistanceToDowntown,WalkingTrails,PublicTransportation,ShoppingAndManyMoreAmenities!AllInclusiveMaintenanceFees!YouWillNotBeDisappointed!CallForMoreInfo! TaylorScanlon,SalesRepresentative KellerWilliamsEnergyRealEstateBrokerage*289-251-2340Madeitsell.ca WHERE:206MasonDrive,Whitby PRICE:$599,900 DETAILS:Lovelyraisedbungalowinestablishedneighbourhoodw/gorgeousingroundpool. Hardwoodflooring,eat-inKitchen,3bdrms, 2baths.Beautifullyfinishedlowerlevel. LisaParsons,SalesRepresentative Century21UnitedRealtylnc.,Brokerage* Direct:705-977-5635•Office:705-743-44441-877-272-4040www.lisaparsons.ca•lisa.parsons@century21.ca OPENHOUSESUNDAY 2-4PM Open hOuse sunday 11:30 - 1:30 WHERE:5SunsetRd.,Bowmanville PRICE:$549,900 DETAILS:Location,Location!3+1bdrmbrickbungalowwfinishedlowerlevel.4seasonsunroomoverlookingbeautifulmaturebackyard.Updatedkitchen.Closetoallneighbourhoodamenitiesand401foreasycommute. LisaParsons,SalesRepresentative Century21UnitedRealtylnc.,Brokerage* Direct:705-977-5635•Office:705-743-44441-877-272-4040www.lisaparsons.ca•lisa.parsons@century21.ca Open House Saturday and Sunday 2-4 •580 Eyer Drive, Unit 64, Pickering Beautiful end unit townhome located in prestigiousWest Shore in Pickering, in a complex with noroads and backing onto park. This 2 Bedroom,3 bathrooms unit features hardwood floorsthroughout, updated kitchen with stainless steelappliances. Spacious finished basement withnew laminate flooring. Freshly painted. Newhigh efficiency hot water tank and furnace. Newelectrical panel. Underground parking for two carsand your bikes with private entrance to basement.Extras: S/S stove, dishwasher, fan over stove, fridge.Washer and Dryer.Offering buyer $5,000 adjustment at closing if soldby October 6th.Call agent for more details Rosana Russo, Broker, CNE Direct Line: 905-213-8770Tel.: 905-427-6522 416-284-4751 $43 9 , 9 0 0 OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2-4 PM 474SimcoeSt.N.,Oshawa Backing onto Alexandra Park! 5 bedrooms, main floor family room, 3 car garage, gas heat, many upgrades! Fabulous private gardens! MLS# E3919328 Only$799,900 RosemaryMcConkey,Broker of Record 905-668-2101rosemary@mcconkeyrealty.caMcConkey Realty Ltd. Brokerage OPEN HOUSE SAT.SEPT 30 TH 2-4PM •180 MONCK ST OSHAWA Mary AnneMurphy Broker / FRI, CMR 905-666-1333www.maryannemurphy.camamurphy@royallepage.ca ONE-OF-A-KIND OFFERING!Green Acres In The City! If You LoveNatureAndTheConveniencesOfTheCity, This Could Be For You. 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Canadians, it seems, are stressed coast-to- coast and, as the survey by Leger reveals, workers earning less than $40,000 per year are among those most likely to walk away from their jobs due to stress. Monster Canada officials hope the poll results will help employers as stress can lead to a worrying combination of decreased productivity and reduced staff retention, said Angela Payne, senior vice president and general manager at Monster Canada. “The survey results are important for both employees and employers,” she said. “I think that it’s up to both (employees and employers) to have conversations about work-life balance and workloads on a regu- lar basis. Even if stress may be a part of a job, employers can offer programs and oppor- tunities for their staff to remain healthy and active in and outside the office.” Interestingly enough, in a similar survey by a Monster poll in the U.S., 25 per cent of those surveyed cited navigating office poli- tics as the top source of stress. Survey results pertinent to Ontario are: • Workers in Ontario are the second-most likely to say that they’re overworked (61 per cent). This is above the national average of 58 per cent, and just below the leading prov- ince Quebec (64 per cent) • Ontario workers are some of the least likely in Canada to say that their employ- er supports work-life balance (61 per cent, compared to 65 per cent national average) “As we know, stress comes in all shapes and sizes at work,” said Payne. “To avoid the possibility of employees seeking greener pastures elsewhere, when possible, employ- ers should consider taking steps to establish more sustainable workloads for employ- ees, and consider employee engagement programs that keep motivation high during busy times.” Here’s what the doctor orders: Dr. David Posen, a family physician spe- cializing in stress and lifestyle issues and author of Is Work Killing You? A doctor’s prescription for treating workplace stress, has been counselling people for more than three decades. He has witnessed several patterns. “Stress is an epidemic in our society,” Posen said. “The three major sources of stress in people’s lives are work, relation- ships, and money. The big three stressors in the workplace are: volume (of work), veloc- ity or speed of work that’s expected from employees, and abuse in the workplace in terms of harassment, intimidation, and bul- lying.” Work, relationship and money issues are closely interlinked and affect the mental and physical well being of people, he said adding many are often forced to work in a toxic workplace for financial reasons. Posen explained people often carry work anxieties home and become withdrawn or uncommunicative with their families. “At least half of the patients referred to me for stress counselling present with depres- sion,” he said. “We know what to do, but we’re not doing it …” Posen, a well-sought-after keynote speak- er, delivers talks to corporations, govern- ment, educational institutes, and other groups. He has noticed one of two things will happen at the end of his talk. Individuals that are aware of the issue will share with him their experiences and issues. Some others, he said, will try to dismiss his insights with a counter-argument that busi- nesses today have to remain competitive and employees that cannot “stand the heat must get out of the kitchen”. “Virtually every group I speak to, whether it’s limousine drivers in California or librar- ians in Toronto or customs and immigration people at airports, as soon as people find out what I do they tell me: ‘Oh boy, we could use you,’” Posen said. “One of the reasons why work-life balance is such an issue now is because people work from anywhere, all the time. Enlightened organizations are, however, reversing that trend.” Dr. David Posen’s 5 tips to relieve stress 1. Have realistic expectations: Jobs have become open-ended because of technolo- gy, but we’re still limited by our physiology. 2. Monitor your stress: Tune into your body and know how much stress you can han- dle. Then, pace yourself and take regular timeouts. Just as you can’t drive a car in the fifth gear constantly because it’s bad for the motor, so it is with the human body. 3. Adopt healthy habits: Good nutrition and regular exercise are important. 4. Enjoy seven/eight hours of sleep: Sleep is an antidote to chronic stress. 5. Make time for leisure: any activity — music, sports, hobbies — will all reduce stress and lead to work-life balance which is important to counteract the effect of work- load. Supplied photo DURHAM -- What about work stresses us out? Doctor says the volume of work, the speed of work that’s expected from us and abuse in the workplace are the big three. Having family and friends available for support can make all the difference dur- ing a loved one’s hospital visit. Having family members present dur- ing a hospital stay not only provides emotional support for patients, it has been proven to support reduced readmission rates, improve medi- cation adherence, maintain cogni- tive function for senior patients, help prevent falls and provide valuable insight into the way care is delivered. This spring, Lakeridge Health changed its visiting hours to allow more open hours so families could be in the hospi- tal supporting patients 24-hours a day. This policy change is just one of several new initiatives at the hospital focused on helping to improve the patient experi- ence. Whether someone you love is current- ly in the hospital, or will be in the near future, here are some tips to help provide support during their care journey. Decide on one or two designated part- ners-in-care for the patient It is helpful to have a family member act as a point person for the patient. This point person, or another willing commu- nicator, can help keep extended family and friends informed about what is hap- pening with the patient’s care and pro- vide a designated person to interact with the clinical care team when important information needs to be shared. Avoid visiting a patient if you are sick You may be tempted to visit a patient even though you are feeling ill. This puts patients at risk as it may result in passing your illness to your loved one, or other patients at the hospital. This is especial- ly true if you are experiencing symptoms like a fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea. Get to know the care team and ask questions The care team is available to support both patients and their family mem- bers. Ask the names of the care team and when you will have conversations about the patient’s care. It is helpful to write down any questions you, the patient or other family members have so you don’t forget to ask them when you meet with members of the care team. Asking ques- tions can help if you are having trouble understanding what a nurse, doctor or specialist is sharing with you or the loved one you are visiting at the hospital. Practice hand hygiene This is critical as it protects both you and all hospital patients. Hospitals have antibacterial gel dispensers mount- ed on the walls near the elevators and exit doors, and at the front of a patient’s room. Wash your hands before and after visiting a patient to stop the spread of germs. Remember self-care Although you may be busy looking after your loved one, remember to also take care of yourself. Caregiver fatigue can happen, so take time to read a book, go for a walk or grab a coffee. When the patient is asleep and you’re not talking to doctors, try to rest. Even closing your eyes for a brief nap in the waiting room can help make you feel better. Show your love From surprising them with a get-well soon card to holding their hand until they enter surgery, sometimes it is the little moments of affection that help patients recover faster. For those who are unable to visit a patient in the hospital, Lakeridge Health has a service through its website called Healing Words. This service allows you to send a note of sup- port to a loved one in the hospital. Your message will be delivered to the patient by a cheerful volunteer. In my time at Lakeridge Health, I have seen countless acts of selflessness and devotion by family members and friends, which have supported patients during a time of need. These acts have made a real difference in someone’s life. At Lakeridge Health, we continue to look for more ways to support families and friends in the care of patients. It is this type of dedication from family mem- bers and friends that can help brighten what can be a very difficult time for a patient. — Cathy Fiordalisi Smith is the director of patient experience at Lakeridge Health 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 • Se p t e m b e r 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP We have 4 sites to serve you Carea Community Health Centre provides a variety of free programs and services including: • Health and wellness • Primary care • Counselling and mental health programs for all ages • Diabetes education • Hepatitis C outreach & testing • Geriatric Assessment & Intervention (GAIN) • Parenting support • LGBT safe space and supports • Programs for children and youth • Wide range of Aboriginal programs Beginning Monday, October 2 our Ajax Site will be open to all ages. 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