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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_11_22® 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 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH10AM-4:30PM ONE DAY ONLY! FREE PARKING • DOOR PRIZES Kingsway College•1200Leland Rd.,Oshawa IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:www.metrolandshows.com WEDNESDAYNOVEMBER 22, 2017 Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan showed a map of the Pickering Innovation Corridor -- a 320- acre site with direct access and exposure to Hwy. 407. The Pickering site and another in Ajax are the preferred ones touted by the Region of Durham in its bid to Amazon to build its second North American headquarters, dubbed HQ2, in Durham. The new facility is expected to employ 50,000 people. Durham supports Pickeringor Ajax for Amazon HQ2 bid Durham hopes to be home to online retail giant’s second headquarters Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two locations in Durham Region are willing and ready to host Amazon’s second headquarters. The Region of Durham has launched a new collaborative web- site highlighting the benefits of investing in Durham. “Collaboration is what made this process possible, allowing Durham Region to put forth two sites for this transformative opportunity,” said Durham chair Roger Anderson. In September, Amazon announced plans for a second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, sep- arate from its existing building in Seattle. The online retailer said the new headquarters would employ 50,000 people and be at least eight million square feet of development. See PICKERING page 2 Newsstand price $2 per copy newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Musical ORs Doctors listening to music during surgeries These days many surgeons are bringing their iPhones into their operating rooms. More than just background noise, music helps set the mood and focus their concentration, becoming a crucial part of their routines. Some surgeons, like athletes, prefer to use music to get themselves psyched up. 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YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. 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. Durham Region staff were quick to join forces with Toronto Global (formerly the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance) to put forward a proposal. The Durham Region, Canada — Amazon HQ2 Proposal website at durham.ca/ama- zon outlines why Durham should be chosen, touting access to a large, talented workforce; outstanding quality of life; and the fact that affordable real estate, low-cost commercial and industrial land and competitive devel- opment charges make Durham an attractive choice for businesses and families. Anderson noted the website showcases Durham’s reputation for innovation and cre- ativity; confirms the presence of an educated and highly skilled workforce; highlights its rich cultural heritage and strong creative cul- ture; and demonstrates why Durham Region is one of the fastest growing municipalities in North America. The Toronto Global Amazon HQ2 bid includes the Carruthers Creek Business Area in Ajax and the Pickering Innovation Corri- dor. Both locations are appropriately zoned and serviced, readily available to accommo- date Amazon’s requirements. Toronto Global’s bid also features eight other sites, including downtown Toron- to, Mississauga, Oakville, Vaughan and Markham. The Pickering Innovation Corridor con- sists of 320 acres of development lands, with direct access and exposure to Highway 407. The bid boasts the site has the immediate development capacity of 500,000 square feet, with longer-term growth, and that it’s directly adjacent to 9,600 acres of federal lands des- ignated for a potential airport, as well as the Seaton community, one of Ontario’s largest planned sustainable urban communities of 70,000 residents. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said with its central location, the innovation corridor offers an unrivaled opportunity for Amazon to be close and accessible to talent and infra- structure across the Toronto region. He noted Seaton’s 20,000 residential units currently under construction will give employees a broad and diverse range of new housing options, which will enable them to live close to work. He said both Pickering and Ajax share the employment base opportunities, have a ready workforce and are well educated. “We share competitiveness in terms of the tax rates and so on,” he said. While he would love to see Pickering selected, he feels either Durham site would be a good fit. “We’re all part of Durham Region,” said Ryan. “We have two sites, both of which have positive attributes. And I’m hopeful if Amazon should decide to leave the U.S. and should decide to look at the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), I think our sites provide the best options within the GTA bundle.” The Carruthers Creek Business Area in Ajax has more than 120 acres of vacant land that could be developed into a modern cam- pus setting, of more than 8 million square feet, with lifestyle amenities. “I think the advantages of the Ajax site are numerous,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. “If you just focus on the land, compared to the GTA, it’s much more reasonably priced ver- sus (Toronto) or other areas of the GTA. “The number of employees is very signifi- cant,” he said. “There’s housing affordability for people who want to live close to work.” It’s located near Highways 401 and the 412/407. There’s also a GO station nearby and local public transit, he said. “It’s 35 miles from Pearson (International Airport),” he said. Ajax has a strong health sector, with the Ajax-Pickering hospital and a new Grandview Children’s Centre coming. There are good schools, he noted. The attributes Ajax has apply across Dur- ham Region, he added. While other areas of the GTA can tout their attributes, Parish added, “I don’t think they can compete with us in the cost of land pric- es.” One of the fastest growing communities in North America, Durham is on track to reach one million residents by 2031. It currently has access to more than six million people. The region says while the original con- cept of the website was designed specifically to showcase Durham within the Amazon bid, it will also be a valuable tool for other com- panies looking for serviced greenfield sites in the area. The full Toronto Global Amazon HQ2 bid book is available at investdurham.ca. — With files from Keith Gilligan PICKERING from page 1 Pickering, Ajax in the mix for Amazon headquarters Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX — Ajax Mayor Steve Parish stood north of land at Salem and Rossland roads in Ajax. The Region of Durham has submitted a proposal to Amazon to build its sec- ond headquarters, dubbed HQ2. Ajax is one of the preferred sites designated by the Region. Pickering is the other site that is preferred by the Region. 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 3 AP FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 OPEN 8AM TO 9:30PM (Select stores will open at 7AM) *Offer valid only on Friday, November 24th, 2017. Must purchase a minimum of $200 or more in Pickering Town Centre gift cards. Offer expires on Friday, November 24th, 2017 at 9:30pm. A total of two hundred (200) $50 Pickering Town Centre gift cards are available. One gift card per person, per transaction. Offer valid while quantities last. Visit Guest Services for full details. when you purchase $200 in Pickering Town Centre Gift Cards FREE*$50 PICKERING TOWN CENTREGIFT CARD Students can get up to $500 to help with financial hardship caused by strike Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham College students were back in class Tuesday for the first time in five weeks, after back-to-work legislation ended Ontario’s longest ever college faculty strike. Elaine Popp, vice-president of academic at Dur- ham College, says officials are confident students will be able to complete the fall semester “with the required learning outcomes and competencies,” thanks to adding extra weeks of class time. “While the strike was five weeks long, we actual- ly have added four weeks onto the semester,” Popp says. The fall semester at Durham College will continue through the week of Dec. 18 to 22, with holiday break running from Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. until Jan. 1. Fall semester classes will resume from Jan. 2 to 15, with the winter semester set to start Jan. 22. The winter reading week scheduled from Feb. 26 to March 2 has been cancelled, but winter semester will still end April 27 as planned. School offices at Durham College are offering extended hours to support students as they get back to class, and additional academic support services — such as tutorials, peer tutoring and assistance with writing skills — are also available. Popp says the extended hours are planned for this week and next week, but may go beyond that. “We’re watching … and will remain responsive to what our students needs are,” she noted. Durham College faculty were back to work Mon- day, after MPPs passed back-to-work legislation Sunday afternoon. Nicole Zwiers, president of OPSEU Local 354, which includes Durham College faculty, raised con- cerns that it wasn’t enough time. “The practical reality is that having students arrive one day after faculty will be highly chaotic,” she said on the weekend. Back to class for Durham College students,four extra weeks added to semester Colleges have been instructed to establish dedicated funds to help students who have experienced financial hard- ship as a result of the strike. The province said Monday that full-time domestic and international students will be eligible to receive up to $500 for unexpected costs they incurred, such as additional child care fees, rebooked train or bus tickets or January rent. Durham College students who are experiencing a finan- cial emergency can also request to see a financial aid coach at the Oshawa campus. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- Durham College students returned to the classroom on Tuesday, Nov. 21 after back-to- work legislation ended a five-week long college faculty strike. 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 4 P Correction PICKERING -- The story, Pickering res- idents oppose eight-storey condo on water- front, which ran in the Nov. 15 edition of the Pickering News Advertiser, contained an error. Madison Brock Limited or its affiliates are not in any way involved in the development. The Pickering News Advertiser regrets the error. Pickering plansfor Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program once again PICKERING — It looks like Pickering residents with parking tickets will once again be able to spread some holiday cheer and support families in need by paying their fines with toys and food. On Nov. 6, the executive committee approved plans to hold the annual Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program in Decem- ber. The matter will go before council for final approval on Nov. 13. The program accepts toys or groceries in lieu of payment for parking tickets. Toy or food donations must be dropped off to city hall, located at One The Esplanade, and a receipt must be included to confirm that the value of the donation equals or exceeds the fine. Parking tickets issued between Dec. 1 through Dec. 20 will eligible for the pro- gram. Tickets for parking in a disabled park- ing space are not eligible for the program. The first Toys for Tickets/Food for Fines program was offered by Pickering in 2009. Last year’s program brought in around $2,600 in donations, as compared to the $2,020 in lost fine revenue. This year’s program benefits the Durham Regional Police Service Food and Toy Drive, and the Pickering Fire Services Food and Toy Drive. Pickering seeks teens to shovel snow for seniors PICKERING — Teenagers looking for volunteer hours for high school this year are encouraged to register to shovel snow for a senior in their neighbourhood. The City of Pickering is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to provide this service after school or on the weekends. The opportunity is open to Pickering residents aged 13 to 19 looking to gain their community service hours. The individual or team with the most volunteer hours at the end of the win- ter season will receive a prize. To register for this volunteer program, call 905-420- 4660, ext. 6100 or email hbutler@picker- ing.ca. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Remembrance Day service in Pickering PICKERING — Second World War veteran George Caruana, 98, recited Flanders Fields as members of the community paid tribute to all war veterans and fallen comrades during the Remembrance Day service and observance at the Pickering Cenotaph. Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Knitters, crocheters, sew- ers, makers and givers are invited to help bring comfort and warmth to families living at Herizon house this holiday season. Inspired by the children’s book The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen, the Pickering Public Library will have its own tree to display donated warm winter accessories and even some extras this holiday season. All items collected will be donated to Heri- zon House, a shelter for abused women and their children. “I think that it’s just a great way to give back to the community. and I think it’s an easy way,” said children’s librarian Sarah West. She explained the story, The Mitten Tree is about an elderly woman whose children have grown up and moved out of the house. She often sits by the window and watches the children play. “She starts to notice that a lot of the chil- dren don’t have mittens so they can’t play in the snow,” West said. So she knits the children mittens and hangs them on the tree by the bus stop for them to take. “We transformed that into our mitten tree,” said West, who started the program four years ago. So an evergreen will be decorated with mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and more inside the library. “This year we’ve expanded it to accept toiletries,” said West. Past years have been hugely successful, she said. “I don’t know how many we collect every year but sometimes we have to make two trips,” she said. Last year a group from Claremont donated yarn, so crafters could use that to make some items for the tree. If anyone is interested in donating yarn for this year's project, they can drop it off at any Pickering library branch. People with finished garments or body care items to donate can also visit any branch. The library will be accepting donations until Thursday, Dec. 14. What’s needed at Herizon House Toiletries, Shampoo/conditioner, Loo- fahs/body wash sponges, Body wash, Soap, Hand soap, Antiperspirant/deodor- ant, Body lotion, Baby wipes, Toothpaste, Mouth wash, Diapers. Pickering library collecting mittens and more to donate to Herizon House PICKERING -- The Pickering Public Library is once again collecting mittens, scarves and hats to put on a tree in the library. New this year, staff will collect personal care items. The items will be donated to Herizon House women’s shelter. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 5 P pickering.ca @cityofpickering Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time November22 HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm November23 PickeringLibraryBoard CentralBranch 7:00pm November28 PickeringMuseumVillage AdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm December4 ExecutiveCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers 2:00pm December4 Planning&DevelopmentCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm December6 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 TreeLighting&Fireworks JointheFreeFamilyFun!Games,Prizes&Rides! 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Recreation&ParksMasterPlanand SkateboardParkStrategy OpenHouse Monday,November27,2017 5:30pmto8:00pm PickeringRecreationComplex,Lobby 1867ValleyFarmRoad,Pickering TheCityofPickeringhaspreparedadraftRecreation&ParksMaster PlanandadraftSkateboardParkStrategytoguidethedevelopment ofrecreationandparksfacilities,programs,andservicesoverthe next10years. CometotheOpenHousetoreviewdraftrecommendations, speakwithStaff,andprovideyourfeedback. Thisisadrop-ineventwithnoformalpresentation. VisittheCitywebsiteforprojectupdates. Tosubmitadditional feedback,emailcommunityservices@pickering.ca pickering.ca/recreationandparks 4 9th A n n u al S a n t a C l a u s Parade pickering.ca/greatevents TheKinsmen&KinetteClubofPickeringproudlypresents... Kinsmen and Kinette ClubofPickering PickeringTownCentre EsplanadePark Kingston R o a d Glenanna Road Dix i e R o a d PickeringParkw a y Liv e r p o o l R o a d S F 2 Kingston R o a d AlongGlenannaRoad,between DixieRoad&PickeringParkway. 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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 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP LETTER TO THE EDITORcOLumn OuR VIEW It’s good news all round for Toyota Can- ada Inc., the Municipality of Clarington and Durham Region as a whole with the news last week of the multinational car- maker building a new Eastern Canada parts distribution centre in Bowmanville. “It’s good for our local economy. It puts us on the map to being recognized as a place where economic development — and job creation — is welcomed,” said Clarington regional Coun. Willie Woo of the announcement. Clarington has reeled in a big fish. With so many industries over the past decade or so either leaving or scaling back operations in Durham Region — GM’s truck plant clo- sure in Oshawa springs to mind — it is a wonderful occasion indeed when a colos- sus such as Toyota Corp. decides to make a significant financial investment in Dur- ham. After initial discussions with the munic- ipality and the Clarington Board of Trade back in early 2016, Toyota has agreed to invest more than $40 million in the new parts distribution centre on a 12-hect- are (30-acre) site on Lambs Road north of Baseline Road. Toyota Canada plans to begin construc- tion of the new facility in early 2018, with the goal of starting operations in the fall of 2019. The centre will be built in two phases: Phase 1 building will be about 300,000 sq. ft. A Phase 2 expansion would add an addi- tional 180,000 sq. ft. Phase 1 would have 150 employees, with employees working at the current Scarborough facility transfer- ring to the new Clarington one. It’s quite simply a big economic win for Clarington and, by extension, Durham Region. For Clarington, it’s welcoming a large corporation to its midst. Jobs won’t initially be created from the new parts distribution centre, as these jobs will be migrating to Bowmanville from the com- pany’s Scarborough parts facility. But, there will certainly be ancillary jobs in sup- port of the new parts distribution centre, not to mention the spinoff economic activ- ity that occurs when a big industry sets up shop in your municipality. Moreover, the massive centre added to Clarington’s industrial tax base should surely take some of the heat off the munici- pality’s residential tax roll. With Toyota as the anchor for the industrial area in the eastern part of Bowmanville, it definitely bodes well for other industries looking to build new or relocate within the municipality. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 rates as economic good news for Durham, Toyota’s arrival is definitely a 10. OuR VIEW Toyota’s arrival a big economic boost for Durham Region There’s more to negotiating a NAFTA deal than economics To the editor: Re: ‘Resident supports Erin O’Toole’s stand on NAFTA’, letter to editor, Oct. 19. I am not following the nego- tiations and particulars around NAFTA, but when the writer believes NAFTA should be only about economics, it is frustrating to see. The writer made points on what we should not include in these negotiations, and just focus on the economy. He disregards gender issues, environmental issues, and Indige- nous rights. He supported the East pipeline, which was cancelled for good reason. Usually, economics trumps the environment, and it is only for greed. If you support fossil fuels for short-term gain, the result in 50 years will have coastal cities flood- ed, creating hundreds of millions of refugees. How will the economy be affected then? We need to include all issues sur- rounding policy-making because we only have one planet and one life and all concerns are important. Brad Hogg Oshawa There was some good news in the com- munity last week when Toyota Canada announced it would be relocating its Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Cen- tre in Bowmanville. This new facility will bring an estimated 150 transfer jobs that will follow Toyota from its old location in Scarborough to the new one in Bowmanville. While some may not consider this a win for the area because the jobs are not new to the region; when the Dur- ham Workforce Authority (DWA) supports the development of the labour market, we consider all the other upsides to this move. There are several opportunities for employ- ment in this multiphase approach; the land in Bowmanville will be a new build and will require several construction sector jobs to complete the first phase of the building. Toyota anticipates that construction will begin in early 2018. It plans to have the building ready for 150 transfer employ- ees in 2019. Beyond construction jobs, there are the opportunities for local businesses to meet those new employee needs in terms of retail trade. Retail trade is a key employment sector in Dur- ham Region. At present, retail trade is the fourth largest employment sector in Durham Region and often retail trade is a first step into the work- force. According to the 2011 Census 34,455 indi- viduals were employed in Durham Region in the retail trade industry which represents nearly 13 per cent of all jobs in Durham. The retail trade sector is diverse with stores and occupations in areas such as electronics, appliance, building material/garden equipment and suppliers, food and beverage, personal care and clothing and accessory stores. Clarington is home to many restaurants, unique clothing stores, motor vehicles and building supply stores to support these new workers. Also, Toyota coming to Clarington, demon- strates their recognition of our important access to transportation gateways to east and west, with the recent and ongoing expansion of Highway 407. Perhaps this new addition to the local area will assist with further recognition of our trans- portation assets and encourage other employers to bring their facilities to our region. Toyota has approached this distribution cen- tre as multiphase, with a total local investment of more than $40 million, it is anticipated also that construction will continue in a second phase after 2019 and there is a potential for several new workers in the facility. At the start, the 150 jobs may initially be trans- fer jobs, but the jobs to get this distribution cen- tre up and running will be new and the spin off jobs will be new. It is a win for Clarington and shows Durham Region is ready to expand our eastern transportation corridor. — Heather McMillan is the executive director at the Durham Workforce Authority. The DWA provides local workforce information and champions workforce development initiatives unique to Durham Region. The DWA is one of a network of 26 Workforce Planning Board areas across the province. Toyota recognizes Durham’s transportation gateways Heather mcmillan Durham Workforce Authority 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 7 P ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICEREALTYLTDBROkERAgEIndependently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply $aving YOU THOU$anD$... TRUE STORY.... WeWeren’tHorsingAround! Wewantedwideopenplacesandwideopenspaces. Hadnoideawhichwaytoevenlook.....dowego North?East?Worstofallwethoughtwemissed themarket. 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Nominations must be submitted in writing and will be accepted for a period of 71 calendar days startingNovember13,2017 and ending at 5:00 p.m. January 22, 2018, during which time the application will be available on our website. Additional information on Meridian and our governance structure is available online at www.meridiancu.ca For more on how to get involved and make a difference, please contact: Sunny Sodhi, Returning Officer c/o Meridian Credit Union 3280 Bloor St. W. Centre Tower, 7th Floor Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X3returning.officer@meridiancu.ca TMTrademarks of Meridian Credit Union Limited. MAKE YOUR MARK Call for Board Nominations Jason Liebregts / Metroland Belting out a tune at the Open Mic PICKERING — Don Alejandro played a set during the Open Mic musical evening at the Cosy Waterfront Cafe recently. 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This is an island ad Please leave in centre of page Life’s too shortto hang onto family grudges To the editor: Re: ‘Hanging on to family’, column, Nov. 9 I was profoundly moved by Neil Crone's column outlining his thoughts on the importance of family. Having read and reread it several times it is now displayed on a wall in my kitchen. Almost every word is underlined. Family dynamics are often challeng- ing but in-between the bookends of being hatched and dispatched time flies real fast — ask any octogenarian. Who's right? Who's wrong? — let it go! In the grand scheme of things we are only passing through for a relatively short time. So here's to cramming in lots more love, laughter and goofy paper hats! Audrey Jarrett Pickering Airports are not only noisy but pose dangers to surrounding communities To the editor: In all the talk about building an airport in Pickering, I won- der if those who are in favour of it — notably Pickering mayor and council members — have con- sidered the lower quality of life it would bring to tens of thousands of residents. I spent a week in New York once visiting relatives whose home was near the airport. As I well remember, every few min- utes there was a loud roar of an airplane, either taking off or land- ing. Besides the noise pollution, there is also the potential danger. Statistics show that most air- plane accidents occur during takeoff or landing. With planes so low that the pilots can actu- ally be seen in the cockpit, many with homes in the area would be bound to feel unsafe. Thankfully, airplane accidents are few and far between, but for many who would find their homes so close to an airport, there will always be that nagging feeling. George Heron Pickering To the editor: On Nov. 11, I attended the Pickering ceno- taph, adjacent to the library. As the wreaths were laid, I was able to see the participants as they walked forward, but did not have a view of the cenotaph. When the crowds dispersed I entered the library. After about 20 minutes, I thought I would be able to see all the wreaths dis- played, so I went back outside. I was abso- lutely shocked to find all the wreaths had already been removed! Surely accommodation could be made to display the wreaths for an hour or two to honour the fallen, which I always under- stood was the reason for Remembrance Day.Lynda Woodford Pickering Officials too quick to removewreaths at the Pickering cenotaph Costco parking lot is dangerous, says shopper To the editor: It's high time Costco does something about its manic and dangerous parking lot. Today, myself and my father, who is a senior, came out of the Ajax store only to be almost clipped by a woman going at least 60 kilometres per hour in the parking lot. When I tried to tell one of the cart workers about it, he just shrugged and said, “Sorry, ma’am, I'm just a cart worker." This obviously made my blood pressure rise, especially since this is not the first time some- thing similar has happened to me or somebody else at usually only this parking lot. I've noticed too there's no security to call upon, there's no speed limit posted in these parking lots and there are no speed bumps. How long does it have to be, or what will it take until Costco does something about speeding and rage inci- dents? To be honest with you, there's plenty of other places to shop, and I urge patrons to step up and write/make their concerns known to Costco and the RioCan Centre so that these drivers can stop acting like animals and have concern for families and other shoppers in what is supposed to be a safe and peaceful country such as Canada. Alana Rayman Ajax To the editor: Re: ‘Getting serious about plastic’, col- umn, Nov. 1 Peter Stoett's column in the News Adver- tiser is definitely alarming, particularly con- sidering that plastic particles are now in most or all of the world's water bodies and in fish and other foods. But, this is only the most recently discovered major aquatic disaster, and just the "tip of the iceberg" of major prob- lems for our water. In the Great Lakes alone, the source of drinking water for more than a quarter of the Canadian population, many harmful pol- lutants have been dumped into our waters in past decades including numerous toxic chemicals and metals, flame retardants, pharmaceutically active drugs, hormones and hormone-mimicking substances. All of these are persistent and accumulating, with harmful effects on life systems that are unknown and may become future unpleas- ant discoveries. Further problems include invasive species that are permanently altering ecosystems, again with unknown future effects, as well as pesticides and fertilizer run-off. Don’t do an internet search on any of these problems unless you have a strong stomach! Although the planetwide problem of increasing plas- tic particles in our environment is a serious problem, the plastics are relatively inert in comparison with the serious load of toxic and harmful substances being added to our lakes every day. 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They will have the opportunity to write letters or make legacy videos such as bedtime stories for their children or grandchildren to look back on. “The pressing need for the additional space is for end-of-life transitioning,” explains Hearth Place executive director Andrea Shaw. “The concept is to guide or help people with legacy making and vigil planning for the last weeks of their life.” The new room will also give Hearth Place more space for a number of support group gatherings. “Too many people are afraid to have those conversations,” Ms. Shaw explains. “But there is something very empowering when people have a say in how they want to spend their last days.” Opened in 1996, Hearth Place offers a variety of services, including individual and group support, information, caregiver and grief support, practical assistance, wellness programs and support services for children and teens. The Colborne Street centre has purchased an adjacent property for the expansion and new cancer support room, and demolition of a structure on the site and construction of the addition is expected to begin in 2018. The last renovation and expansion project at Hearth Place was in 2005. The expansion project, estimated to cost a minimum of $750,000, will include two stories of 1,200 square feet each. “DRAR is pleased to have selected Hearth Place as its charity of choice in 2017,” says DRAR president Roger Bouma. “My own family, as well as so many of our families, friends and colleagues have been touched by cancer,” says Mr. Bouma. “Hearth Place is an integral part of our community that offers help and hope to those going through one of the most difficult times of their lives.” Hearth Place relies solely on community donations and fundraising efforts, and doesn’t receive any government funding. “I am incredibly grateful to the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®, who have been staunch supporters of Hearth Place over the years,” says Ms. Shaw, who has been at the helm of Hearth Place since it opened. “I do this in honour of my father who passed away from cancer.” Currently, Hearth Place has approximately 2,300 clients who rely on the centre’s services and programs, and it has also served “thousands and thousands” of individuals over the years through phone calls, walk-ins and those seeking information. Ms. Shaw says the need for the centre’s services will increase, as baby boomers age. “My biggest hope for the future is that cancer would be eradicated and that no one has to go through this journey.” Debbie Dawson, who oversees fundraising and community engagement at Hearth Place, is a former REALTOR® and past president of DRAR. Her real estate brokerage took on Hearth Place as a charity of choice and soon afterward, she sold her share of the company and joined the staff of Hearth Place. “I was looking for something to make a difference in this world,” she explains, adding that meeting Ms. Shaw inspired her to make the move to Hearth Place. “Andrea is not just the executive director – she is the heart and soul of this centre.” Over the years, DRAR charities have received $158,400 from its members’ fundraising efforts. This includes matching grants received from the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation. Hearth Place is located at 86 Colborne Street West Oshawa. 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Whenyouchoose Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Don’t just find a house FIND A HOME Search over 100,000 current new and resale home listings • Home alerts to notify you of newly listed properties that meet your search criteria • Local demographic information to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directlyDon’t just find a house FIND A HOME Search over 100,000 current new and resale home listings • Home alerts to notify you of newly listed properties that meet your search criteria • Local demographic information to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directly Don’t just find a house FIND A HOME Search over 100,000 current new and resale home listings • Home alerts to notify you of newly listed properties that meet your search criteria • Local demographic information to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directly Megan Ogilvie Dr. Sunit Das is prepping for surgery. He ties on his mask, studies images of his patient’s brain and, just as crucially, sets his playlist. Like a rock band crafting a concert set, the neurosurgeon at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital has carefully chosen today’s music to suit the surgery. It’s an awake craniotomy, a tricky pro- cedure that Das, 43, undertakes while the patient is primarily asleep, but at times aware, to extract a tumour from deep with- in the brain. While nurses ready the sterile space, the cheery strains of a piano sonata min- gle with the clink of surgical instruments. Soon, the sonata gives way to a George Gershwin tune, followed by Brazilian jazz and early Leonard Cohen. Then the whir of a surgical saw slicing into the patient’s skull momentarily drowns out music streaming from Das’ nearby iPhone and small speaker. Instead of Beck and his melancholic coos, all that can be heard is metal zinging on bone. These days, most surgeons bring their iPhones into the operating room. More than just background noise, music sets the mood and focuses their concentration, becoming a crucial part of a surgeon’s sur- gical routine. Dr. Ike Ahmed, head of ophthalmology at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, loves his custom-built operating room with its subwoofer speaker system. For Ahmed, music helps pass the time during back-to-back procedures and uni- fies his team of nurses, surgeons and anes- thesiologists who, no matter their age or background, can usually hum along to Pink Floyd. At their request, he won’t play Justin Bieber. An expert in surgically treating cataracts and glaucoma, Ahmed also uses classic rock as an adrenalin boost before making incisions, some just fractions of a millime- tre deep, into a patient’s eye. On his drive into work, he’ll often sing “Where the Streets Have No Name,” match- ing Bono’s passionate crescendos. “It’s like an athlete listening to music in the locker room before heading out onto the field; it gets me psyched up. I can’t tell you how important that is, to get me in the right frame of mind.” Before the widespread use of anesthesia 150 years ago, a patient’s screams would surely have drowned out any peaceful mel- ody. But by the early 1900s, after anesthesia and antisepsis made survival more rou- tine, some surgeons looked for ways to make surgeries less frightening. In 1914, Dr. Evan O’Neill Kane of Pennsyl- vania was pushing a phonograph into his surgical suite, hoping music might calm his patients. (An intrepid surgeon, Kane once extracted his own appendix under local anesthetic in part to experience sur- gery from his patient’s perspective.) His phonograph idea seemed to work. In a letter published June 6, 1914, in JAMA, Kane writes “The phonograph talks, sings, or plays on . . . and fills the ears of the per- turbed patient with agreeable sounds and his mind with other thoughts than that of his present danger.” Fast forward a century and music is now common in most operating theatres. A 2014 editorial in the BMJ estimat- ed music is played in the operating room about two-thirds of the time. Earlier this year, Spotify and the medical app Figure 1 surveyed 700 surgeons about their music habits and found 90 per cent have surgi- cal playlists, many dominated by pop and classic rock. Most of the time, the head surgeon choos- es the music. In Toronto, that usually means no country music, no opera, not too much heavy metal and no songs that hint at death. Often, anesthesiologists get a say during the critical minutes when a patient is put to sleep. Always, music is turned down or switched off if something goes wrong. Jessica Grahn, a neuroscientist at West- ern University, studies the relationship between music and the brain and says peo- ple in good moods perform better on all sorts of cognitive tests. And like sex, drugs and food, music is known to boost mood. “Silence can be better for certain tasks, like those that involve language and com- plex logical thinking. But for surgeons, who are executing this well-practised manoeu- vre over and over, staying vigilant is crucial and music would absolutely help. Espe- cially music that they like.” Some studies show the benefits of music in the operating room, including one that found plastic surgeon residents stitched more efficiently while listening to their favourite music. Others suggest it’s a dis- traction. For Das, music is his constant during the controlled chaos of brain surgery. The mel- 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP Please join us for a variety of low impact recreational activities and light refreshments while learning about our new In Motion program. In Motion is a FREE low impact active living program for adults 55+, which focuses on health & wellness education, recreational opportunities and social interaction. Saturday, November 25, 2 - 4 pm For more information or to register, please contact Tammy at InMotion@PickeringSoccer.ca or 905-831-9803 x 210 or go to http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/in-motion/ Pickering Soccer Centre |1975 Clements Rd. Pickering Saturday, November 25, 2 - 4 pm IN MOTION OPEN HOUSEGIVEWHEREYOULIVE Designate Durham and your donation will impact the lives of thousands in Durham Region. Visit unitedwaydr.com to donate or learn more today. FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Randy Risling / Toronto Star Dr. Sunit Das, a neurosurgeon at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, listens to music he has chosen while doing surgeries in the operating room. These are the songs playing in your hospital’s operating room — doctor’s orders See DOCTOR page 14 Lung cancer pilot helps longtime smokers find cancer earlier In Ontario, lung can- cer is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women because it is often found at a later stage, when treatment options are limited. Now there is a screening test that can find lung cancer early in people who are at high risk for getting lung cancer, when the cancer may be smaller and easier to treat. I’m proud to say that Lake- ridge Health has been cho- sen by Cancer Care Ontar- io to be one of three hospi- tals in Ontario to pilot this screening test. Cancer screening is when you get checked for a dis- ease, even though you may feel healthy and have no symptoms. Com- mon screening programs include mammograms that look for breast cancer and fecal occult blood testing for colon cancer screening. As chief of surgery and head of thoracic surgery at Lakeridge Health, I know what a great opportunity this is for longtime smok- ers in Durham Region and beyond. Studies show that regular screening can lower your chance of dying of lung cancer by 20 per cent because the cancer is found earlier, before people show any symptoms. To put it simply, participating in this program could save your life. We are very lucky to have this pilot in our com- munity. The high risk lung cancer screening program is for people: • Who are 55 to 74 years old • Have smoked cigarettes daily for at least 20 years in total • You do not need to be current smokers to partici- pate in screening Participating is easy. Screening includes a low- dose CT scan and access to smoking cessation pro- grams. The scan only takes a few minutes, is not pain- ful and gives much less radiation that a regular CT scan. Patients are welcome to bring a friend or family member with them for sup- port. To find out if you quali- fy for high risk lung can- cer screening, contact your doctor or call our screening pilot program at 905-576- 8711 ext. 4449. You should only get screened with a low-dose CT scan if you are at high risk of getting lung cancer because you have smoked cigarettes for many years. People who are not at high risk of getting lung cancer should not get screened as there may be more risks thanbenefits for them. Up to 85 per cent of lung cancers are caused by smoking cigarettes. We know that quitting smok- ing is the best way to lower your chance of getting lung cancer. If you do not quali- fy for the pilot program but would like information on quitting smoking, you can contact Smoker's Helpline by calling 1-877-513-5333 or visiting www.Smoker- sHelpline.ca. — Dr. John Dickie is chief of surgery and head of tho- racic surgery at Lakeridge Health odies simultaneously quell his nerves and keep him on the alert. But whether Beck or Bra- zilian jazz, Das will not operate to unfamiliar songs. It’s his one musical rule. Not long ago, one of his patients asked to listen to the Tragically Hip during the awake portion of her craniotomy. She believed Gord Downie singing about Bobcaygeon could help ease her terror. An American, Das hadn’t grown up with the Hip on repeat. So he spent hours learning their signature rhythms and lyrics before adding the band to his sur- gical playlist. On the day of the surgery, at one of the most critical moments, Das recalls the Hip’s familiar songs stream- ing into the operating room. His patient, now awake from her artificial sleep and aware that Das was cutting into her brain, could hear the music that made her think of family and friends and good times, those in the past and those to come. The Hip will remain on Das’ sur- gical playlist. “There’s a history now to these songs, an emotional resonance.” He considers them a gift from his patient. 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 • No v e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Imagine The Perfect Night Out Set in the country-side just a few minutes from you, you will dine in theBull Pen or the Manger of a century old dairy barn, and sit in a theatreseat that came from the Historic Victory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto.Try our Fresh Salad Bar & mouth-watering Desserts, Herongate treatsyou to award-winning gourmet home cooking with every show! Choosefrom Delicious Roast Beef, Savory Chicken or Divine Vegetarianofferings or try some of everything. The Hit Comedy ’A Bedful OfForeigners’will have you laughing from opening curtain till the hilariousclose and is onstage on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings or comeout for a Sunday Matinee. 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The annual report summarizes the use of class 9 pesticides used in 2016. Thursday, November 30th 10:00am - 11:00am at Whitevale Golf Club. Confirmation of attendance is required to allow for planning and seating arrangements. PLEASE RSVP TO 905-294-2512BLAIR RENNIE - IPM AGENT 2679 Concession Rd 7, Bowmanville Saturday November 25th & Sunday November 26th 9 am - 3 pm Collectibles, Tonka toys, household items, garage, garden items & many more! DECK YOUR HALLS 44th AnnualChristmas Bazaar& Craft Show Saturday, November 25, 201710 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Crafts, Gingerbread Table, Hot Lunch, Poinsettias, Silent Auction, Grandpa's Garage, Country Store and much more. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering(Hwy #2 & Dixie Rd.)905-839-7271 *Free Admission* GARBACZ, Emily May (nee Wyrill) 1921 - 2017 Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017 in her 96th year. Is greatly missed by daughters Susan (John), Lesley (Dave), granddaughters Carol (Peter) and Tara (George), great-grandchildren Danielle, Tyler, Maximus and Madison. May was predeceased by husband Stanislaw, great- granddaughter Nicole, and brothers Kenneth and Jack. May was born in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England. She met her husband during WWII and they lived in Manchester, where their two daughters were born. In the 1950s they immigrated to Canada. May worked in the auto industry for almost 30 years, but her real talents involved the creative arts where she excelled at knitting, sewing, and crocheting, much of which she donated to charities. She travelled widely during her retirement. May was a prodigious letter-writer and always kept in touch with family and friends in Canada and abroad. She had many friends, and was a longtime member at Ajax Seniors Centre. A Celebration of her Life will be held in summer 2018, on a bright, warm, sunny day. KASSEN, Dorothy Marie-Passed away November 20, 2017 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband Henry and is survived by her two sons Thomas and Michael and their wives Brenda and Bridget, her grandchildren Adrienne (Ryan), Daniel (Nicole), Natalie (Brad) and Jessie as well as her great grandchildren Avery and Sadie. Her enjoyment of playing games with her family and sense of humour will be sincerely missed. McLEAN, Beatrice - It is with great sadness the Henning family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved Aunt. Loving aunt of Lloyd and his wife Gloria, David and his wife Patsey and Edward (predeceased) and his wife Catherine. Predeceased by her younger sister Elva. Cherished great aunt to Ray, Tammy, Ron, Sandra and Ken and fondly remembered by her extended family, friends and the wonderful caregivers that cared for her in her later years. Beatrice devoted her life to God and was an ordained minister with the United Church who has gone to be with her creator in her 96th year. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Thursday November 23, 2017 from 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday November 24, 2017 in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery. A book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Rememberyour loved onesat this special time of yearin our special section forChristmasTributesPublishingDecember 21Deadline December 19 For further informationplease call one ofour Classifi ed SalesRepresentatives at905-576-9335 or905-683-0707 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday November 24th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the Contents of an Uxbridge home plus others - 10' railroad bench - Pride lift chair - hall tables - lg office desk - loveseats - pb rocker - pine bedroom set - kitchen table and chairs - wicker chairs - qty of new jewelry - cedar chest - crocks - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am AUCTION SALESunday November 26, 2017 9:00 am(viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs. Auction Features: Household Contents, Large Collection of Glass & China, Novelty & Collectible Items, Lots of Christmas Decor, Plus Misc Furniture and Tools. Plan on Attending Next Weeks Auction (December 3). Articles from the Estate of Jack Mercer. Longtime Orono Resident. Watch for Details Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor/ MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer1-800-363-6799 l (cell) 905-718-6602 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge Home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Dining room suite, chester- field suite, Teak sideboard, Teak table and chairs, Teak dresser, Denon mixer, drop leaf table, bunk beds, prints, lamps, 400 LPs, collectable toys, jewellery, quantity of collectables and glassware, tools,, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 ONLINE ONLY ESTATE AUCTION - ANTIQUES - SPORTS COLLECTABLES - Beginning Friday November 24th - 10am - Closing Tuesday November 28th - 7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS-LINDSAY / LINDSAY SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd- selling 1000's of interesting and unique items, antique buffet, antique & modern furniture, newer mattress /box spring set, bedroom furniture, Mahogany partners desk, glass & china, Moorcroft candlesticks, Royal Doulton Figurines, Goebel figurines, Paragon partial dinnerware set, rare glass, Mary Gregory vase, Cornflower, Sterling Silver, Jewelry, 14K gold mechanical pencil, 14K gold and diamond ring, coins, stamps, collectable record albums, Music collectables, Biographies, Beatles, Elvis, etc, books, Comics - all vintages, large series & individuals, paintings, prints, Sports cards, Bobby Orr Mint 67/68 collector card, Hockey collectables-Gretzky Autographed photo, Connor McDavid Autographed card, Bobble heads, Foster Hewitt Hockey game, Hockey books, Hockey jerseys, Austin Mathews card, Hockey cards, box sets, collectables, antique German clock, boiler pots, large copper pot, oil lamps, lanterns, sad irons, quilts, several cast iron model tractors, toys, Hanna Barbera original plaster Barney with Bam Bam, Lionel train, framed advertising, flat screen TV, Panasonic projector, hand tools, crates, wagon wheels, winter project cedar strip canoes, vintage outboards, snow shoes, chain saw, snow blower, partial list, Note: closing Tuesday - 7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com PublicNotices PublicNotices PublicNotices PublicNotices Death Notices Garage/YardSales Auctions Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online Holiday Bazaars We Can Grow Your Business Digitally! 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