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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_11_23® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM .com.com All types ofDENTURE SERVICESProvided 905-683-6074 Bayly St.W.,Ajax Premium Dealer Bessada Kiaof ajax and Pickering www.bessadakia.com 1-866-421-9191 1675 Bayly St., Pickering Bayly & Brock Rd. See Page 6for GreatBlaCKFriDaY DealS! THURSDAYNOVEMBER 23, 2017 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham WHAT’S ON SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY Panthers wheel, deal and reel off four straight wins The Pickering Panthers are making the most of their current home stand. See page 31 LAUGHS ON TAP Ajax comedian Ian Sirota bringing The 905 Comedy Festival back to Durham this weekend. See page 33 ONLINE AT Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The labour market is tight- ening up in Durham as the unemployment rate plunges to the lowest rates since the 2007 financial crisis and businesses, espe- cially those in the service industry, are feeling the crunch. Among them is Darryl Koster who owns Buster Rhino’s restaurants in Whitby and Oshawa and also operates a meat packing plant in Whitby. “It’s rampant in the food industry, every single restaurant is searching for labour,” he said. Peaking at 9.9 per cent in 2010, the unemployment rate in the Oshawa census area, which includes Whitby and Claring- ton, sat at 5.9 per cent in 2016 and dropped further this year with a monthly seasonally adjusted rate of 5.1 per cent in October. Heather McMillan is the executive director of Durham Workforce Authori- ty, an organization that analyzes the local labour market. She points out that a four per cent unemployment rate is considered full employment and when the region gets close to that number businesses start to struggle to hire. “I’m not surprised that small and medi- um-sized enterprises in Durham — and I suspect it would be the same across the board for any sort of employer — are start- ing to feel some tightness with that unem- ployment rate,” she said. Although Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge Help wanted: Strong job growth in Durham makes hiring a challenge for employers Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- Since the 2008 economic recession, Durham has had some of the biggest employ- ment gains in Ontario and unemployment is at a 10-year low. That’s made it difficult for some businesses to hire. Buster Rhino’s restaurant owner Darryl Koster is one of the local businesses who has had a tough time finding qualified staff. are counted with Toronto — which had a 5.8 per cent unemployment rate in October — anec- dotally, McMillan suspects the market is similar to east Durham. See DURHAM page 10 newsdurham 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 2 P 905.683.8401 pickering.ca/museum @PickeringMuse 0148.386.509 Winter in the Woods Sunday, December 3Noon to 3:30 pmPickering Museum Village sdooe Whn tr ietniW CHRISTMAS VILLAGEin the Sponsored by Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street WestOshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE One Stop for Health Sale ends December 31,2017 -While quantities last Naturopathic Medicine, Start Feeling Better! Dr. Lydia Thurton is a licensed naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and nutritionist. 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PICKERING — The community is invited to Esplanade Park as it's lit up for the first time this holiday season. The City of Pickering will host its annual tree lighting and fireworks event on Friday, Dec. 1 at One The Esplanade from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New this year, the tree lighting will take place at 6:50 p.m. and fireworks will operate at their traditional time of 8:30 p.m. This year's event is packed with indoor and outdoor activities, includ- ing a holiday train, fantasy basketball, soccer, hockey, and football inflatable games. Smoke's Poutinerie, Beaver Tails, Poirier's Pastries, and Fully Loaded T.O. will serve up food. Indoor events will include activities by Pickering Public Library and Pickering Fire Prevention, and a live holiday per- formance by the Pickering Community Concert Band in council chambers. Outdoor entertainment will include performances by 2016 Pickering Star Mojo, headliner Splash'N Boots, fol- lowed by a visit from Santa. The event is free, but guests are invit- ed to bring non-perishable food dona- tions to support St. Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank, and new unwrapped toys for Toy Mountain. Pickering tree lighting event filled with activities 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 3 P auto service specials Expires November 30, 2017 WITH EVERY TIRECHANGEOVER Free BoNusaliGNMeNtcHecK FREEREG. $49.99 • Check and adjust tire pressure • Measure tread depth • Check overall condition *Per set of 4 mounted tiresunmounted set $98.00 $3499* WINTER TIRE CHANGEOVER LIMITED TIME OFFER! Min. Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor. In store only. EQUALMONTHLYPAYMENTS Min.Purchase of $200 on Tires or installed parts & labor 24 NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING * APPLY TODAY! In-store at Customer Service oronline at ctfs.com/applynow Offer expires on December 28, 2017. 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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. Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham police have begun their annual Festive RIDE campaign, vowing to take to the region’s roadways nightly from now until the new year to nab drunk drivers whose actions put others in danger. “This behaviour is not welcome in Dur- ham Region and you will be caught,” Durham police Chief Paul Martin said Wednesday, Nov. 14 during the official launch of this year’s campaign. Martin said the service’s Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) team will be on duty every night of the holiday sea- son, employing the tactics that have made them “the best RIDE team in Ontario. “Do not let the odds get you,” the chief warned motorists. “Do the responsible thing.” Durham Festive RIDE police consistently register high numbers of impaired charges and licence suspensions for drivers who meet the warning threshold on roadside blood alcohol tests, primarily because of the aggres- sive approach they take. The team typical- ly sets up checkpoints in multiple locations on any given night, targeting areas where impaired drivers are likely to be. Last year the effort saw 99 impaired driv- ing charges laid, while 105 motorists regis- tered a warning and had their licences sus- pended for three days. Martin said it’s expected that over the next seven weeks this year’s RIDE team will stop 10,000 vehicles. “They will track you down,” he said by way of warning. The launch was also attended by rep- resentatives of the OPP, Durham Transit, Metrolinx, Oshawa Fire, Durham paramed- ics, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and local government officials, all of whom urged resi- dents to find alternatives to driving if they’ve been drinking. Durham paramedic Brock Bodashef- sky, 10-year veteran, cited an incident that occurred when he was just six months into his career as he implored people not to drink and drive. Recounting a horrendous fatal crash caused by a drunk driver, Bodashefsky described the psychological toll he paid, and noted that each drunk driving incident affects many in the community. “These calls are never forgotten. You can never take back what you saw, or what you felt. “Please prevent the event,” Bodashefsky said. Michelle Crabb, director of education and awareness with MADD of Durham Region, lost her brother to a drunk driver 10 years ago. She lauded the officers who will work seven weeks of straight night shifts between now and the new year. “Please continue to fight,” Crabb said. “Please continue to be on the roads. “Because you are catching them.” Durham police Festive RIDE team hits road with warning to drunk drivers: ‘You will be caught’ DURHAM — Durham police charged eight motorists with impaired driving during the first week of this year’s Festive RIDE campaign. The total of impaired charges is down from the first week of the 2016 Festive RIDE effort, when 19 motorists were charged with drinking and driv- ing offences. During the week officers stopped 1,301 vehicles (more that the 1,021 checked in the first week of 2016) and made demands for 84 roadside breath tests. During the week 14 drivers received three-day suspensions for administer- ing a warning on those breath tests. Cops also cited seven G1 or G2 drivers with breaching the no-alcohol provision of their licences. As in past years, police will post a list of those charged during the seasonal campaign on the www.drps.ca website. The Festive RIDE effort continues until the new year. The total of impaired charges is down from the first week of the 2016. eight charged with impaired driving during Week 1 of durham’s Festive Ride campaign Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- Brock Bodashefsky, a Region of Durham paramedic, spoke about attend- ing the scene of a horrific holiday crash. Although this event was 10 years ago, it still had a profound effect on him. 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Conference focuses on restorative practice DURHAM — The Durham District School Board is marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from Nov. 20 to 24. Plans include a Nov. 22 conference at the DDSB Education Centre involving more than 80 students from grades 2 to 12. This year's theme is Restorative Practice: Cultivating Community. Restorative practice is an approach to resolving conflict that includes the people involved, with a focus on accepting respon- sibility, repairing harm and treating everyone with respect. The 17 schools participating in the confer- ence have done projects on restorative prac- tice and will share their data and findings. As part of Bullying Awareness and Preven- tion Week, students at Cadarackque P.S. in Ajax produced a video to show the impact of bullying and the importance of being an ally, which was screened at the DDSB’s Nov. 20 board meeting. Have a business idea but don’t know what to do next? 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Don’t do it till spring,” advise biologists at the Nature Conservancy of Canada. “The small act of leaving them on the ground over the winter can have a positive effect on pollina- tors and other wildlife in our backyards.” I had to grin to myself, reading the press release my editor at the paper forwarded to me. I happen to know he happily lives in a condo, with no backyard to “bother with.” No wonder he passed me the timely advice to share with our readers, from a key environ- mental group that’s been protecting wildlife habitat in Canada for more than 50 years. I have to confess that I never rake leaves. Granted, I don’t have the great, beautiful deciduous trees that carpet my neighbours’ lawn with gold every fall. I wish I did. In years past I’ve 'let' them cart bushels of their sugar maple leaves to my garden — free compost. All that organic matter is great for the soil. As soon as leaves float to the earth they’re greeted by earthworms, springtails, fungi and a host of other small recyclers that start turning them into valuable, nutritional humus, worth its weight in gold to gardeners. And to the trees themselves, which spend all summer drawing minerals and other nutri- ents in through their roots and on up to the green photosynthesis factories pumping out the oxygen we breathe. Trees raise property values, cool our yards with their shade and block winter winds, lowering energy costs. Why not give them the best care we can, by letting their leaves enrich the soil they live in? Since grass goes dormant in the winter anyway, having a protective layer overtop helps insulate a lawn during a deep freeze, and any leftover leaves that haven’t decom- posed come spring will disappear with the first pass of a lawn mower. Cheap and easy top dressing! And meanwhile woolly bear caterpillars, ladybugs, frogs, toads and lots of other little critters will have a snug place to nestle in through winter. Nature Conservancy experts recommend that we leave all garden cleanup till spring, since chickadees, goldfinches, mourning doves, juncos and jays rely on fruits and seeds left on flower stems for food through- out the winter months, and often use them for cover. I love watching birds come and go to my big zinnia patch all winter long. Nature Conservancy Canada has helped protect 2.8 million precious acres of natural habitat here since 1962, and is busily work- ing to secure more. To learn about their vital efforts and to make a donation: www.nature- conservancy.ca. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. Leave those leaves until spring The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney For Jude For Everyone campaign in honour of Jill Promoli’s son who died of influenza B Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Jill Promoli has a painful reminder of why a flu shot is so important. The Mississauga mother’s two-year-old son Jude McGee died of influenza B on May 6, 2016. Promoli was in Ajax on Thursday, Nov. 16 to promote awareness of the need to get a flu shot. Joining her was Ajax MP Mark Hol- land, who rolled up his left sleeve and got a shot at the Shoppers Drug Mart in the West- ney Heights Plaza, at Westney and Kingston roads. She started For Jude For Everyone in Octo- ber of 2016. “It’s an awareness campaign. We’re not raising money, we’re raising awareness,” Pro- moli said. “The goal is to get people to get a flu shot.” She’s had people tell her they didn’t think the flu could be so devastating. She’s received support from federal cabi- net ministers, including Jane Philpott, Sea- mus O’Regan and Catherine McKenna, along with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and on social media from Chelsea Clinton. Jude “was amazing. He was very smart. He was constantly causing trouble and then giv- ing the biggest hugs after. I miss him a lot. I miss his brand of chaos,” she said. He was two years and three months old when he died. Jude had been “perfectly fine” before he died. His sister, Isla, six, had been sick earlier in the week. Given how kids pass germs back and forth, her twin sons Jude and Thomas got sick. “Kids are gross.” Jude had a low-grade fever and after a quiet morning at home, was put down for his afternoon nap. “Thomas woke up and Jude didn’t.” 911 was called and she and neighbours performed CPR in the driveway while wait- ing for the ambulance. He was taken to Credit Valley Hospital but “there was nothing they could do.” Promoli noted, “We didn’t know what happened initially.” It wasn’t until months later a report revealed he had died of influenza B. Prior to Holland getting his shot, Promoli said, “It’s such an important cause. We want to get awareness of the issue.” A lot of people think the flu is a minor issue, but between 2,000 and 8,000 Canadi- ans die from it each year. Getting the flu can force someone off the job for days or even weeks, she noted. “We’re hoping to get more people out to get the flu shot,” she said. Holland thanked Promoli for her efforts. “I encourage you to share your story,” Hol- land said. “Anything we can do. Small actions can save lives. Hopefully, we’ll see a lot of that,” he said. “We’re keeping the community safe. It’s really a community effort.” Dr. Dan Ricciuto, a infectious disease expert at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, said the flu is “not just a bad cold.” He noted there are steps people can follow to avoid the flu, including getting a shot. Those who get the shot hardly ever get the flu, he noted. With his family at home, he said he would “feel terrible” if he came home with the flu and passed it on. A mother’s plea for flu shot stops in Ajax Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX — MP Mark Holland got his flu shot by Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist John Spina Nov. 16. He was also promoting For Jude, For Everyone, an organization started by Jill Promoli, right. Her two-year-old son Jude McGee died of the flu last year. 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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 3 , 2 0 1 7 8 AP LETTER TO THE EDITOR Life’s too short to 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 rel- atively short time. So here’s to cramming in lots more love, laughter and goofy paper hats! Audrey Jarrett Pickering Auto parts manufacturing is expected to take centre stage in the coming weeks as negotiators on both sides of the border work to retool NAFTA — but if they do fail the demise of the 23-year-old trade pact won’t spell economic ruin. As one observes what is happening at the negotiating table, it’s important to remember that Canada has changed a lot since 1994. Stephen Beatty, vice president and cor- porate secretary of Toyota Canada Inc., recently met with Metroland Media for an enlightening discussion regarding trade and the Canadian auto industry. Beatty is quick to point out that if the U.S. pulls out of NAFTA, it won’t be the end of the economic world. “No tariff in the world can hold people back from their (buying) choices,” Beatty surmised. He added that in the wake of NAFTA, any tariffs slapped on Canadian goods would remain competitive, as our dollar would be discounted in world markets to reflect tariffs. Also, unlike in 1994, economies of scale have developed in Asia and India where huge middle classes have a big appetite for consumer goods. As such, Canada is still hammering out a trade deal with 11 nations under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a partner- ship the U.S. withdrew from. Why? Because we are a trading nation and will continue to be one, even if the Trump administration pulls the plug on NAFTA. While he doesn’t predict a financial apocalypse in Canada if NAFTA is scuttled, Beatty does say however that such a move will change our stature on the world stage, rather than creating the catalyst for a stock exchange collapse. In a post-NAFTA world, North America would appear fractured to the titan coun- tries of Russia, China and India. To date, we are impressed with how the Trudeau government has conducted itself at the trade talks, and so is Beatty. Canadian negotiators have kept their cool, stayed focused, and most impor- tantly, haven’t taken the bait when dealing with the constantly changing rhetoric from the Trump administration. It behooves us to be the voice of reason at the negotiating table. After all, we’re confident the sky won’t fall in a post-NAFTA world, but let’s hope common sense wins the day on both sides of the border. It may not be perfect, but NAFTA has been pretty good to Canada. OUR VIEW The sky won’t fall if NAFTA tanks cOLUmn How to submit a letter to the editor: Email newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 There is a technical term from the world of theatre, television and film that you may be familiar with: “hitting your mark.” Essentially, when actors are rehearsing or blocking a scene, marks, usually brightly coloured pieces of tape, are placed on the floor to let an actor know where he or she needs to land in order to be clearly seen by the audience or camera and where he or she will be properly lit. Actors are taught to “find their light” … to be in that sweet spot where you can feel that your features are lit and you can see the camera lens seeing you. It’s sometimes quite a dance. Especially in the film and TV world where close-ups and tight shots often have such critical depth of field that if an actor is off his mark by as little as an inch, he will be out of focus. It gets doubly hard if the camera shot is going to reveal the floor and the taped marks have to be removed so they won’t be seen. Like any other skill, some actors are bet- ter at hitting their marks than others. If an actor is particularly bad at it, the director may ask the crew to actually place a small sandbag on the floor to literally force the actor to stop at a certain spot. Getting sandbagged is not something any actor really wants to have happen. It’s a little embarrassing and hard on the pride to have others physically intervene to make sure we’re where we’re supposed to be. There’s a metaphor or two in here, I think, for how we live our lives. Hitting your mark, like hitting your stride, or finding your bliss, is something most of us are working at for most of our lives. Trying to find our light, that place where things are in focus and clear … where we know just what to do because we are where we’re supposed to be. And just like in a television show or movie, the series that is our life doesn’t ask us to hit only one mark, but many different ones as we move from scene to scene, episode to episode. Our marks, our sweet spots, are constantly changing and evolving as we change and evolve until, of course, we hit our final mark … which is, usually, also our exit cue. There will be times when we will have difficulty finding our mark. Everyone does now and then. We may even need to be sandbagged at some point. And if that hap- pens … when that happens … try not to be embarrassed or hurt. Instead, try to be thankful that you had people around who cared enough to help you get to that sweet spot when you just couldn’t seem to find it on your own. -- Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column In life as in acting, try to hit your mark neil crone Enter laughing 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP For sale information, go to www.fabricland.ca & choose Ontario Region 1.NOW OPEN INPICKERING!1755 PICKERING PKWY. 905-427-0485(E.of Brock,N.of401;on thesouthside,next to Corning Revere,facing the 401) This week at Fabricland:3 Day Black Friday Event!SAVE THE TAX! Thurs.-Sat.,Nov.23-25,we’ll discount your purchase by 13%.Details in-store! Durham police inspector noted the rash of carjackings is a top priority. ‘The resources are in place’ Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Be vigilant, remain calm and report anything suspicious. That’s the advice of Durham Region- al Police during a community meeting that dealt, in part, with the recent spate of carjack- ings in north Ajax. Hosted by Wards 1 and 2 regional Coun. Shaun Collier, the meeting attracted about 50 people to Romeo Dallaire Public School Tuesday night. Insp. Cyril Gillis and Const. George Tudos assured those present that the police are doing everything they can to capture the two suspects involved in seven carjackings. The first incident happened on Thursday, Oct. 12 and the two most recent incidents happened on Thursday, Nov. 16. Gillis said the police have a “significant investigation. The resources are in place.” Tudos said north Ajax is a “large area. We want to make sure the community knows what’s taking place in the community.” He noted there is “concern in the commu- nity” and solving the incidents is a high pri- ority. The suspects are targeting people in their vehicles or those just getting out of their vehi- cle. They’ve been armed with a handgun, knife or a hammer. They demand cash and property, such as cellphones and wallets. In one incident, they had a victim drive to an ATM and had him withdraw cash. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle. Tudos said in all cases, the vehicles have been recovered, usually in the area where they were taken. Janet, who didn’t want to give her last name, said, “I lived in Toronto for 18 years. I never felt like I have for the last couple of weeks.” Ward 1 local Coun. Marilyn Crawford said, “I’ve lived here for 26 years and I never once didn’t want to go for a walk.” Collier said the town is aiding the police, but noted the investigation is ongoing, so information is limited. “We want this solved as well. It may not appear, but lots of things are going on behind the scenes,” Collier added. “We’re all in this. I live in the commu- nity. Marilyn lives in the community.” Tudos said, “We’re looking at everything. No rock hasn’t been overturned.” Rob Tyler Morin, a Neighbourhood Watch captain, said, “For the first time since I moved here in 1992, I feel afraid.” Collier said he’s been holding similar con- stituency meetings since 2010. “It’s not just to address the elephant in the room, the car- jackings.” A community safety meeting is also sched- uled for Monday, Nov. 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. A potential victim should try to remain calm, Tudos said. “I can’t imagine what you’re going through,” he noted, adding a victim should try to get “any descriptor that will assist the offi- cers.” People should be vigilant when they get out of their vehicle, he said. Gillis said, “We’re all in this together. We want to catch these guys, gather evidence and put it before the courts. We all have the same objective.” People should make their families and friends aware of what’s going on, he added. “These are crimes of opportunity. If they see something, they’re pouncing. I think they’re waiting on the street and when they see someone come home, they rush them,” Gillis said. “These guys are targeting people with cars.” Gillis said, “My promise to you is when we arrest these guys, we will come back and pro- vide you with information.” Carjackings ‘elephant in the room’ at Ajax community meeting Marilyn Crawford For the first time since I moved here in 1992, I feel afraid. -- Rob Tyler Morin, a Neighbourhood Watch captain in Ajax “ Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation promoting #Unselfie Tuesday on social media Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — Just days after Black Friday sales, shoppers can take a breather on Giving Tues- day when they’re encouraged to donate to charities that can lend a hand to those in need. “It’s a big movement. It’s in 98 countries now,” said Tracy Paterson, CEO of the Ajax- Pickering Hospital Foundation. While the hospital foundation has its own campaign for this year’s big day on Nov. 28, Paterson encourages people to give to the charity or charities they feel strongly about. “It’s such an important time for all of the charities in our region,” she said. Paterson said giving can be simple. Someone can donate the cost of their cof- fee or bring their own lunch to work on Giv- ing Tuesday and donate the would-be cost instead. The hospital foundation will collect for its Compassion Fund, which started after the fire at the Fairview Lodge long-term care home in Whitby in 2014, when many resi- dents stayed at the hospital after the building was destroyed. They had to leave their pos- sessions behind and were missing necessi- ties, from eyeglasses to personal care items. So the foundation worked to provide them to the Fairview Lodge residents. “Then we thought ‘why aren’t we doing this all the time for patients who are here?’” said Paterson. And that’s what they did; the fund pro- vides items to those in-patients who need them, and helps give Christmas gifts to patients through Secret Santa. “I think it’s really caught on in the com- munity because your gift has a direct impact,” said Paterson. On #GivingTuesday, the foundation will promote an #Unselfie campaign on social media. “We’re trying to get people to post pictures of themselves showing what they’re doing to be unselfish,” said Paterson. They should tag @aphfoundation and the person whose photo receives the most amount of likes, wins a Cineplex gift card. “It’s just to get the whole movement started. Whether it’s giving money to us or the Humane Society or Big Brothers or (any other),” she said. Also, the Shiv Bansal Real Estate Team will match any gift given to the hospital founda- tion up to $10,000. To donate, visit givingtuesday.ca/part- ners/ajax-pickering-hospital-foundation or click on givingtuesday.ca to learn about the movement or to support other charities. Fast facts * Canada’s charitable and non-profit sector is the second largest in the world; the Netherlands is the largest, the U.S.A. is 5th * There are an estimated 170,000 non- profits and charities in Canada * Fifty-four per cent are run entirely by volunteers * Two million people are employed by these organizations representing 11.1 per cent of the economically active population — Statistics from imaginecanada.ca Giving Tuesday to benefit Durham charities, nonprofit organizations 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP Koster was hit especially hard in Sep- tember when some of his employees returned to school and hiring was an effort in frustration with frequent no-shows. “We’ll book 40 or 50 interviews in at a time and we’ll get two or three people show,” he said. “When we hire them they don’t come back in to work.” When he’s hiring in a crunch, Koster said he’s looking for people with experi- ence. He doesn’t have time to wait for a server to complete their Smart Serve certif- icate. He needs workers who know how to pour a draught beer or how to punch in an order on a point-of-sale computer. Now that the situation has stabilized, he’s still looking at a steady flow of resumes, always looking for the next good hire. Christina Barrow is the director of employment, training and housing servic- es for the John Howard Society of Durham and regularly organizes job fairs for local employers. At a recent job fair for a new East Side Mario’s in Oshawa, about 100 people showed up on the first day with fewer peo- ple attending the second day. “When we used to do job fairs like that we used to see 500, 600 people,” said Bar- row. “We don’t get the traffic for those kind of job fairs anymore.” The company hired 47 people on the spot of a total of about 60 employees. The retail and food service industry is growing increasingly competitive in Dur- ham. “We definitely see through the work that we do that there’s an increase in retail in food, that sector in Durham has seen immense growth, employers are chal- lenged to fill those roles because they’re entry level jobs and not everybody wants the entry level job,” said Barrow. The youth unemployment rate — which was once the highest in the country at 21.6 per cent in 2012 — dropped to 13.4 per cent in 2016. McMillan says it’s now at a normal rate. “We expect that youth unemployment would be 2.5 times the normal rate of unemployment so it’s right on the money,” she said. A Fraser Institute report released recently looked at employment growth since the recession in 2008 and found that the Oshawa area had the strongest growth in Ontario with employment increasing 18 per cent from the lowest point. The organization said employment rates for Durham were likely aided by prox- imity to Toronto which had the third fastest recovery after the recession. However McMillan said it’s not just proximity to Toronto, she sees a lot of strengths in the local economy as well with growing companies like medical marijua- na producer Mettrum growing in Claring- ton and 360insights, a software company in Whitby. “To my mind there are other things going on,” said McMillan. “Look at con- struction, 407 expansion, if you look at the work that’s being done individually by organizations like the Business Advisory Centre and what they’re doing as well as the Spark Centre.” While there have been job losses in manufacturing, the sector has been hold- ing steady while other industries like con- struction, health care and social servic- es, education, and finance and real estate have added thousands of jobs. McMillan predicts companies may have to look at a broader candidate pool to fill jobs, including people who have struggled to hang on to jobs in the past. “We need to take a good look at indi- viduals who can’t maintain attachment to the labour force and what strategies we can do to encourage their attachment to the labour force and be creative,” she said. “Typically, people think that individu- als who can’t maintain attachment need to pull up their socks, pull up their boot- straps, suck it up and go to work.” In some cases that may mean working on hard skills like computer use and liter- acy with some workers, but also soft skills that help people hang on to jobs which can be a struggle for some. “Be on time, dress appropriately for work, appropriate use of your cellphone, basic communications skills, at the mini- mum standard of essential skills so greet- ing a customer, looking them in the eye,” she said. “One of the guys I talk to who is an employer in Pickering, he pays above minimum wage —$18 an hour — and this young person came in and sat in the chair and immediately was on his phone, he was like yeah you’re not going to last and some of that self-regulation stuff seems to be lost.” Organizations like the John Howard Society have programs to help people in that regard. “We have a 25-hour program in place that will highlight areas such as work- place communication, team work, per- sonal management, problem solving and critical thinking and professional skills advancement,” said Barrow. “It’s support- ing individuals on how to communicate in the workplace right down to how to have a conversation with your boss, how to send a (professional) email or a text.” McMillan also sees a need for employ- ers and post-secondary institutions to work together as employers often say they don’t have time to train workers. “They’re talking about the fact that they want their employees to come in job ready and I think that’s a big challenge,” she said. “Employers aren’t particularly interested in engaging in experiential learning wheth- er it’s a short-term placement or long-term co-op.” She’s said it’s not necessarily the finan- cial burden that turns employers off of training, but the loss of productivity for their workers as it takes time to mentor and coach. But a tight labour market may force employers to take a different approach. “It’ll be a bit of a sea change to talk to some employers and say OK, you’re not getting the workforce you need, how can we work together to make that happen,” said McMillan. Oshawa CMA Unemployment rates 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Overall Unemployment rate 15+7.1% 9.1% 9.9% 8.2% 8.7% 7.5% 7.1% 7.5% 5.9% Unemployment groups 17.5% 19.0% 19.6% 17.2% 21.6% 18.7% 17.8% 18.8% 13.4% 4.9% 7.2% 7.9% 6.2% 6.2% 5.3% 5.1% 5.5% 4.5% Youth Unemployment rate 15-24 Unemployment rate 25+ Source: Data provided by Durham Workforce Authority DURHAM EMPLOYERS HANGING OUT THEIR HELP WANTED SIGNS DURHAM from page 1 Metroland file photo OSHAWA -- Christina Barrow, director of employment, training and housing servic- es for the John Howard Society of Durham, helped Kathryn Buckley. Barrow said Durham has seen an increase in the retail sector and employers are having more difficulty filling those positions. We’ll book 40 or 50 interviews in at a time and we’ll get two or three people show. -- Darryl Koster “ 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 11 AP Cause still under investigation; minor injuries reported Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — A fire in a condominium unit forced the evacuation of many residents of a Church Street South building. The blaze began at about 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 in unit 212 at 92 Church St. S. Dave McComb, platoon chief with Ajax Fire and Emergency Services, said the fire was contained to the one unit, but there was "smoke damage throughout the entire building." The cause is still under investigation and a damage estimate hasn't yet been deter- mined, McComb added. One firefighter and one resident were taken to hospital, each with a minor injury. Ajax had five trucks and a command vehi- cle at the scene, and crews from Pickering and Whitby were also on the scene. The second floor of the building remains closed while the investigation contin- ues and McComb said it wouldn't be until Wednesday before residents on the floor can return. Police briefs Victim assaulted, threatened in seventh carjacking in Ajax AJAX — A victim was assaulted and threat- ened with a gun in what police describe as the seventh report of a victim being carjacked in a month in Ajax. The latest incident occurred Thursday, Nov. 16 at about 7:30 p.m., when a 56-year- old man was accosted by two suspects as he got into his car outside his home in the area of Rossland and Audley roads, Durham police said. The suspects demanded the vic- tim hand over his wallet and drive them to a bank. When the victim resisted he was struck with a handgun and punched in the head, police said. The victim began to sound the horn of his car and after a scuffle the suspects fled, police said. The victim was treated at hospital for inju- ries he sustained during his ordeal. The first suspect is described as a black man in his early or mid 20s, about six feet tall with a thin build. He had a deep voice and wore a grey or white hooded sweatshirt and was armed with a handgun. The second sus- pect, also black, is about six feet tall and thin, also in his early or mid 20s. Call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2562 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Man in Pickering indecent exposure incident arrested PICKERING — Police have arrested a man for an indecent exposure incident last month in Pickering. Durham police released a surveillance camera image of a suspect following the inci- dent, on Oct. 15 at a business in the Kingston and Valley Farm roads area. A man exposed himself to a woman working at the location, police said. Cops have now charged Nicholas Cook, 30, of Ottawa with committing an inde- cent act. Ajax drug store robbed at knifepoint AJAX — No one was injured when an Ajax drug store was robbed at knifepoint. Police said a man with a knife entered the Shoppers Drug Mart near Westney Road North and Kingston Road West at 6:17 a.m. on Nov. 11. The suspect stole medication from behind the counter and fled. The store — which is a 24-hour location — was open at the time of the robbery, but there were no injuries. Police did not immediately have a description of the suspect. Colin Williamson photo AJAX — Ajax Fire and Emergency Services was called to a fire at 92 Church St. S. at about 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 for a blaze in a second floor unit. There was extensive smoke and water damage to the lower floors of the condominium. Fire forces evacuation of Ajax condo building Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Regional councillors want to know how much it would cost to have a mobile health unit on the streets to help bat- tle the opioid crisis. Councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to have the health and social services departments prepare a report on the estimated cost of having the unit staffed and on the street. The unit would provide outreach, addic- tion counselling and medical help for at-risk populations, including opioid users. Councillors endorsed the motion put for- ward by Oshawa councillors Dan Carter and Bob Chapman to have study the issue and report back with costs, which would be con- sidered during the 2018 budget process. Carter said it’s “an opportunity to work with partners to create assets.” He spoke with a Vancouver official who said having a mobile unit “is a giant step for- ward. This is a moment in time to be creative and committed.” During a recent forum on the opioid cri- sis, Dr. Larry Nijmeh of Lakeridge Health Oshawa said there have been between 400 and 500 opioid overdose visits to the hospi- tal this year. In 2016, Durham Paramedic Services responded to more than 1,000 overdose calls. Whitby Coun. Elizabeth Roy said agencies in the community are also exploring the idea of a mobile unit. Chairman Roger Anderson said discus- sions with the Central East Local Health Inte- gration Network (CE LHIN) and the provin- cial government would be of the consulta- tions. “It will be an all encompassing report and an all encompassing debate,” Anderson said. Oshawa Coun. Amy McQuaid-England said grassroots groups, such as the AIDS committee of Durham Region and the John Howard Society, could have a unit on the street faster than the region. “This is a crisis and we can’t wait. The lon- ger the wait, more people will be affected and will die. In this situation, government ha too much red tape. The grassroots are already on the ground,” McQuaid-England said. By the time the report is completed and, should the unit be approved, it would be spring before the unit would be on the streets, she noted. “That’s too long. The pace needs to be picked up on this. It doesn’t have to be complicated. People at the grassroots level can help people.” Carter said, “A great deal of work has gone into this. We’ve had meetings with agencies. This didn’t come off the back of an envelope.” Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Kyle said if a unit is approved, a decommis- sioned ambulance would probably be used. Durham considering mobile unit to help with opioid crisis 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 12 AP 2018 Water and Sewer User Rates &Other Related Fees &Charges PUBLIC NOTICE This is to give notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham intends topassaby-law regarding the Water and Sewer User Rates and other water and sewerrelatedfeesandcharges.A Committee of the Whole meeting in this regard will be heldonDecember6,2017 commencing at 9:00 a.m.in Council Chambers,located atRegionalHeadquarters,605 Rossland Road East,Whitby.Regional Council willsubsequentlyconsidertheproposed2018WaterandSewerUserRatesandOtherRelatedFeesandChargesattheirmeetingtobeheldonDecember13,2017 at 9:30 a.m.in Council Chambers,Regional Headquarters,605 Rossland Road East,Whitby. The proposed 2018 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various waterandsewerratesandotherrelatedfeesandchargeseffectiveJanuary1,2018.Comments from the public are welcome.To submit written or present oral comments to the Committee of the Whole on December 6,2017,please contact the LegislativeServicesDivisionbyemailatclerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711 or1-800-372-1102,ext.2054,by no later than 9:30 a.m.on December 4,2017. The 2018 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report will be available,upon request,after 12 noon on November 29,2017 by contacting Finance Department staffat905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102,ext.2242.The report will also be available on theRegion’s web site at www.durham.ca on November 29,2017. Durham Region,Finance Department605RosslandRoadEast,Whitby Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone (905)668-7711www.durham.ca Speak up about employment challenges in your community! Takethe survey:http://bit.ly/durhamworkforcesurvey This study hasbeenapprovedbytheUOIT ResearchEthics BoardREB[REB #14587]onOctober31,2017 DURHAM — If you been putting off raking those leaves, you might want to rethink that strategy. The final leaf and yard waste curbside col- lection is set to take place during the week of Nov. 27 in the communities of Pickering, Ajax, Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. In Whitby and Oshawa, those municipali- ties are responsible for collection. Residents there should check their waste collection cal- endar or contact the municipality. Residents who miss their collection date can drop off leaf and yard waste at any of the region's waste management facilities during regular operating hours. A disposal fee will be charged. For more information on leaf and yard waste collection and other waste manage- ment programs and services, visit www.dur- ham.ca/waste, email waste@durham.ca, call 1-800-677-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste app. Jerry Coughlan announced gift at Pickering Mayor’s Gala Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Grandview Children’s Cen- tre received a major boost for its capital cam- paign on Nov. 18. Local developer Jerry Coughlan, founder of Coughlan Homes, announced a $5 million donation at the Pickering Mayor’s Gala on Saturday night. In recognition of the gift, the new Grand- view Children’s Centre headquarters in Ajax will be named after him. “Simply saying thank you is not enough to show just how grateful we are for Jerry’s lead gift. We will honour him forever by naming the new headquarters after him,” said Brigitte Tschinkel, executive director of development for Grandview Children’s Foundation. In May 2017, the province announced $31 million in funding for a new, state-of-the-art new treatment centre in Ajax. The new Grandview is expected to cost $50 million, and Grandview Children’s Foun- dation has launched the Believe capital cam- paign to raise additional funds. “Jerry has spent his entire life building communities, now his belief in Grandview and his generous gift will help to build an unparalleled future for generations of Grand- view Kids,” said Grandview CEO Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann. Grandview Children’s Centre is the only children’s treatment centre in Durham Region, providing pediatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to chil- dren and youth with special needs. Grandview’s main facility in Oshawa was built in 1983 to serve 400 children — the cen- tre new treats more than 6,000 with a waiting list of more than 3,000. “Touring Grandview Children’s Centre reinforced my belief in this wonderful orga- nization,” Coughlan said. “Opportunities, specialized services and support are provid- ed to children and youth by expert staff that truly care about helping kids achieve their dreams.” This isn’t the first time Coughlan has made a big donation to a community cause. In 2015 — also at the Pickering Mayor’s Gala — he announced a $1 million donation to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal. He also gave $2 million in 2015 to help the Salvation Army in Ajax fund a new building. The goal is to open the new Grandview location by 2020. Visit www.grandviewkids.ca/believe to learn more or make a donation. Final Durham leaf, yard waste collection set for week of Nov. 27 Developer donates $5 million to help build new Grandview centre in Ajax Submitted photo PICKERING -- Developer Jerry Coughlan announced a $5-million donation to the new Grandview Children’s Centre at the Pickering Mayor’s Gala on Nov. 18. From left are Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, Grandview Children’s Centre CEO Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, Jerry Coughlan of Coughlan Homes, Grandview Children’s Foundation executive director of development Brigitte Tschinkel, Grandview Children’s Centre board chairman Brad Phillips and Grandview Children’s Foundation board chair- man Bryan Yetman. 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 13 AP SAVE MORE WITH THEFREESave.ca MOBILE APP D eals are here! & FLYERS •COUPONS •SHOPPING LISTS Digital Dash campaign aims to increase use of library’s 19,000 digital titles Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — It’s not your mom or dad’s library these days. In an effort to increase readership of e-products, the Ajax Public Library is on a Digital Dash. “Throughout the rest of this year, the library is participating in Digital Dash”, said Lynn Yates, information assistant at the library. “If we hit our targeted digital check- outs by the end of the year, we’ll be eligible to win additional funds to buy more ebooks and audiobooks for our digital collection. Current popular titles include Dan Brown’s Origin and Into the Water by Paula Hawkins.” The library has 19,000 digital titles in vari- ous forms, including ebooks, digital audio- books and streaming video. Yates said e-products are popular with patrons. “They’re giving print a good run. I don’t think we’ll ever see a day without print, but we have customers we don’t see ever. They just use ebooks,” Yates noted. Digital Dash is being co-sponsored by OverDrive, a major supplier of ebooks. “The library is in competition to raise readership,” she added. There are prizes and the Ajax library won $2,500 two or three years ago, she noted. The top prize is $5,000 in e-products. The library is confident patrons will step up again, she said. E-products are available at all three library branches or can be downloaded. All that is needed is a library card. With digital materials, the only time someone needs to go to a library branch is to get a library card, she said. “It’s really a win-win for everyone. We’d love to expand our digital collection with new materials and increase customer con- venience by reducing hold times of our most popular titles,” Yates said. “Today’s libraries offer a brave new world of digital media for readers of all ages and we encourage all of our customers to delve into our deep digital catalogue.” The library’s digital books are free for any- one with a valid library card. Users can bor- row bestsellers and classic ebooks and digital audiobooks to enjoy on their preferred digi- tal device (smartphones, tablets, Kindles and other eReaders, MP3 players, and comput- ers). There is also an extensive kids' section, which is safe for younger readers, with a vari- ety of juvenile titles. There are no late fees with digital titles, as they return automatically at the end of the lending period. Patrons can access the library’s digital collection 24/7 by visiting https://ajax.over- drive.com or by downloading the Libby app from the iTunes or GooglePlay store. Ajax library wants patrons to go digital Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX — The Ajax Public Library is urging patrons to use more e-products that includes books and magazines. Lynn Yates is co-ordinating the effort. 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 14 AP The Gift that Keeps on Giving!From snow- capped mountains to warm sandy beaches, we’ve got a trip for everyone on your list. Visit www.travelalerts.ca/TisTheSeason Lake Louise Fiji Keith Gilligan KGilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — This is only a test. On Dec. 6 and 7, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will be joined by more than 30 organizations in a large-scale emer- gency preparedness exercise. Called Exercise Unified Control (ExUC), the event will test each organization's emergency response plans. In addition to OPG, other organizations include the City of Pickering, Durham Region, City of Toronto and various provincial and federal agencies, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), the federal nuclear regulator. Sean Granville, the deputy chief nuclear officer at OPG, said the event is “a very important exercise for OPG and important for the province. At OPG, we use the defence-in- depth approach to nuclear safety. This means providing mul- tiple technological and operational safety measures that act to lessen the chance of a nuclear accident.” Speaking at a news conference announcing the exercise on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Granville added, “Through this exercise, and the many others we conduct throughout the year, our goal is to ensure the best possible outcome in a worst-case scenario. At OPG, drills are a way of live. On any given year, we exercise dozens of drills. From transportation emergency response procedure drills to contaminated casualty drills, we are regularly preparing for worst-case scenarios.” Control room team spend one week in five testing on a simulator, he noted. “We call it ‘perfect practice makes perfect.’ The exercise unified control will be that perfect practice for our collective emergency plans. It will be a test of our interoperability, our roles and responsibilities and our protocols and procedures,” Granville said. “At the end of it, we will be able to identify best practices and areas for improvement and incorporate those into cur- rent plans, procedures and training. I’m confident we will come out of this exercise stronger. And that the results it will clearly demonstrate that we can respond effectively to a severe accident to protect the public, infrastructure and the environment,” Granville said. A nuclear accident is a “very unlikely event,” he added. Each home and business within 10 kilometres of the Pickering station will receive an emergency preparedness awareness kit through the mail sometime in November. More than 100,000 kits are being sent out. The kit outlines what residents should do if there was a nuclear emergency. It also provides some emergency tools for families. Pickering Coun. Kevin Ashe said, “While we are all aware that the possibility of a major incident at the station is very, very low, we collectively recognize the importance of being prepared and this full-scale emergency exercise will test how robust and comprehensive our plan is.” There’s always room for improvement and to identify gaps in procedures, Ashe stated. OPG spokesperson Neal Kelly said the organizations will find out what the emergency scenario is in “real time. They’ll find out on Dec. 6.” The last similar exercise was in May of 2014 and the sce- nario then was a tornado hitting the Darlington nuclear sta- tion. Peter Elder, vice-president and chief science officer for the CNSC, said, “If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Fukushima (Daiichi) nuclear accident is to be prepared for the unexpected. One of the best ways is these exercises.” The CNSC will have 50 experts both days on site during the exercise, including those involved in reactor safety, pro- tective actions, regulatory operations, communications, gov- ernment relations and logistics, Elder added. Nuclear operators are required to hold similar such exer- cises “roughly every three years. The findings will be factored into licence renewals.” Pickering’s licence is up for renewal in 2018. Garry Cubitt, the chief administrative officer for Durham Region, said with two nuclear stations in the region, “Dur- ham is proud to be one of the major energy centres in Ontar- io. We’re also cognizant that that brings responsibility.” A nuclear accident is “unlikely, but that doesn’t minimize the fact we take our responsibility seriously,” Cubitt said. The exercise is a chance to “test drive our emergency plans. We will co-ordinate our actions with our government and non-government partners,” Cubitt added. It’s also a chance to test the region’s ability to reach resi- dents. “At the end of the day, we’ll candidly discuss the results,” Cubitt noted. About 250 regional employees will be taking part in the test, he said. Scott Burns, the vice-president of security and emergency services, said the exercise will “test all the organizations.” Twelve months of planning went into the event, Burns said. Emergency test at Pickering nuclear station in December Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Sean Granville, Deputy Chief Nuclear Officer spoke during a kick-off event at the Pickering Nuclear Station, ahead of December’s large-scale emergency preparedness exercise. Nov. 14, 2017 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP Friday, November 24 th • 8:00pm-10:15pmat Durham Christian Homes in Friendship Hall200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby This is a benefit concert to raise fundsin support of the new, 160 bed,long-term care home, Glen Hill Terrace.For information call Simon Bax 905-668-5551 The Mattaniah ChristianMaleChoir under the direction of Hermanden Hollander and organistAndre Knevel present in concertHe is Born...the Child Divine Tickets$10 Pickering hires consultants to conduct ward boundary review City council agrees to pay $53,030 for study Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City of Pickering is hiring a consulting firm to conduct a ward bound- ary review. At the Nov. 13 meeting, coun- cillors approved a recommen- dation by staff that Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. take on the job for $53,030 plus HST. In June 2016, council approved a report which provid- ed for $60,000 to be placed in the 2017 current budget for a ward boundary review to be complet- ed before the 2022 municipal election. Staff received two submis- sions when it sent out a request for proposal this September. Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe asked about the timing of this document, noting the vari- ance in population gets worse every day, as Ward 3 grows and the other two basically stay the same. “We have large population (growth) going to happen in Ward 3, for sure,” he said. City of Pickering clerk Debbie Shields said the consultants will begin work later this year, adding that some different ward boundaries should be nailed down in 2019 and “we hope to be finished going into 2020.” Ashe also said as the population grows, and when the Region of Durham considers its own makeup down the road, it is pos- sible another member of council will be added. He asked if that will be considered in this study. 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In the current system, council- lors or the mayor will sometimes ask for a recorded vote on certain matters, but all other times, mat- ters are simply passed by a show of hands. “This matter is about having a simple and clear method for resi- dents to be able to quickly deter- mine how their councillors and mayor have voted on all mat- ters that came before council,” Rodrigues said. He noted the vote of the mayor is often not visibly cast. He said on Pickering council, since there are seven members including the mayor, once four votes either ‘in favour,’ or four votes ‘opposed’ are cast, the other votes are not real- ly critical because four votes beat three votes every time. He said the municipalities of London, Toronto and Guelph, for example, record voting on all mat- ters. “Council’s individual votes should be recorded for the public to review and to hold elected offi- cials accountable for their deci- sions,” he said. “There is nothing to fear. Your voting record is some- thing you should be proud to have recorded and publicized.” Rodrigues said he had raised this issue during the previous term of council and believed it would be implemented. He noted it would not be expen- sive to implement and urged any member of council to bring for- ward a motion on the matter. PICKERING — Pickering’s older adults are invited to keep their putting skills up to par by practising indoors during the cold weather months. Free every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. until May 31 at George Ashe Library and Community Centre, adults 55 and older can work through different obstacles, chat golf, and pick up a few pointers along the way. For those interested in trying out the City of Pickering’s programs, it has some- thing for everyone from cooking classes, dance classes, pickleball to computer classes. The library is at 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Visit picker- ing.ca/living/adults55 or call 905-420- 4660, ext. 6100 for more information. 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Reg 44.99 save75% now$49999 H70T TREADMILL. 2.25-CHP Mach™ motor. 20 x 55'' deck. 84-7876-4. Reg 1999.99 save40%sPeCIaL BUY!$4899 save$220 save60% a More aFFordabLe way To Pay 24 eQUaLMonTHLy PayMenTS MiniMuM$200 purchase DON’T HAVE A CARD? APPLY AT CUSTOMER SERVICE Offer expires on December 28, 2017 6.5´ LINDENCOLOUR-CHANGING PINE TREE. Pre-lit with 200 colour-changingLEDs. 800 tips. 47" diameter.Choose between warmwhite and colour changing. 151-5596-2 . Reg 149.99 save50% now$7499 20V LI-ION COMBO KIT. Includes ½'' 2-speed drill, ¼'' impact driver, 2 batteries, charger & case. 54-2320-8. Reg 299.99 save$110 now$18888 ROOMBA 614 VACUUMING ROBO Just press clean.Ideal for all fl oor types.No programming required.43-8151-0. Reg 449.99 save$200 now$24999 ACUUMING ROBOT. 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Reg 129.99 MAX ALKALINE BATTERIES. 16-pack AAA or 24-pack AA. 65-0052-2/1020-2. Reg 19.49 12 X 18'' BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD. Model may vary by store. 142-8365-6 . Reg 39.99 RED SILICONE BAKING SHEET. Non-stick surfacefor all your baking needs and rolls up for easy storage. 42-0900-8. Reg 9.99 ALL-PURPOSE MICROFIBRE CLOTHS. 10-pack. 42-8940-4 . Reg 14.99 61'' TELESCOPIC 3-IN-1 SNOW BRUSH. Designed for trucks and large vehicles. 30-4434-2. Reg 19.99 12-PIECE BAKE PREP SET 42-2930-4. Reg 24.99 250´ ALCAN ALUMINUM FOIL OR 1000´ PLASTIC WRAP. 53-0331-6/3062-8 . Reg 11.99-13.49 ARMOR ALL - 45°C DE-ICER WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID. Melts frost and ice from windshields and reduces refreezing. 3.78L. 299-4508-0.While quantities last.Rainchecks unavailable XTREME ICE MELTER. 20kg. Effective to -31°C.199-3495-2. L imit 4 per customer. While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. 10 X 20´ TAN SHELTER. Door clearance height: 6´3". Door with dual zippers and solid back panel. 37-1105-0. Reg 599.99 Check your local by-laws regarding use. STACK-ON 16-GUN CABINET WITH BONUS STACK-ON LOCK BOX. 21 W x 16 D x 55" H. 399-0162-6. **Our Reg price for the identical inline cabinet is $329.99. Value of bonus cable box is $49.99.While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. GRAVITY HOVERBOARD.UL certified. Meets strict international safety standards. Waterproof with anti-skid technology. Black or blue. 84-8973X. Reg 599.99 Styles may vary by store.While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. 720P DASHBOARD CAMERA. Features G-sensor motion detection to automatically save and lock a video when a collision is detected, even while parked. 35-0186-6. Reg 129.99 FITBIT ALTA OR CHARGE 2 FITNESS WRISTBAND. Selected colours and sizes. 8 4-7578X. Reg 199.95 save80%** sPeCIaL BUY!$1599 MANNA 17-OZ WATER BOTTLE, Keeps drinks cold for 24 hoursand hot for 12 hours. Available in assorted colours.3 99-0004-4. **If bought separately, ourReg price would be $39.99 each.While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. save65% now$999 4000 MAH POWER BANK. Fully recharge your deviceup to two times. Micro cable included. Phone not included. 35-6105-4. Reg 29.99 save60% now$9999 ASTROMASTER 70AZ TELESCOPE. Quick and easy setup. No tools required. 76-1098-2 . Reg 249.99 save60% now$1199 SHOPKINS SUPER SHOPPER 32-PACK. 4 exclusive Shopkins hidden inside.Ages 5+. 5 0-0441-0. Reg 29.99 save60% now$999 40" STANDING PLUSH. Selected kid-sized animals. 50-7054-0. Reg 24.99 sPeCIaL BUY!$9800 6" UNLOCKED PHONE Android 6.0 operating system, 1.3GHz quad core, 8GB internal memory with 1GB RAM.299-9484-4. W hile quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. WIRELESS WEATHER STATION WITH COLOUR DISPLAY. 1 42-7130-0. Reg 64.9 save70% now$1949 save80% now$3999 5-PIECE LUGGAGE SET. 2 uprights, duffle bag, travel tote and toiletry kit. Colour may vary by store. 76-2893-2.Reg 229.99 9.89 4 USB PORT CHARGING STATION.6.8A charge output for charging phones, tablets and more. 3 5-5304-6 . Reg 49.99 Devices and cables not included. 19.99 3-PACK IPHONE MFI LIGHTNINGCABLES.35-5396-6 . Reg 49.999.993-Pack Micro Charge and Sync Cables. 3 5-5397-4 . Reg 24.99 39.99 6´ FOLDING TABLE.Folds for easy transportation and storage. 68-8000-2. Reg 69.99 8.99 BLACK FOLDING CHAIR. Padded durable vinyl design. 6 8-0260-0. Reg 14.99 4-DRAWER DRESSER. 275∕8x 15 1∕2x 32 1∕4"h.299-3877-6.While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. CLASSIC BLACKSTAND MIXER WITH ACCESSORIES. 43-0685-8. Reg 449.99 OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR†OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† COLBY PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCET.Chrome finish. 6 3-3815-4. Reg 269.99 LISA PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCET. Brushed-nickel finish. 6 3-3191-6. Reg 259.99 save65% now$8699ea. save85%** sPeCIaL BUY!$999 now$4899ea. save50% now$2949 save75% now$4999 save60%save35% TICINO 26CM NON-STICK FRYPAN.Non-stick interior for healthy, low fat cooking and easy clean-ups. 3 99-1522-4. **As compared to Ticino Skillet 42-0638-4. Reg $69.99.While quantities last. Rainchecks unavailable. OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR† save$100 now$19999 20"/13A ELECTRIC SNOWTHROWER. Includes LED lights and a rubber-grip ergonomic handle. Clears snow up to 10'' deep. 60-3999-2. Reg 299.99 MINI O WI-FI INDOOR IP CAMERA, 720P. 111° viewing angle, night vision and2-way communication. 46-3510-0. Reg 99.99EZSET ELECTRONIC DEADBOLT.Satin-nickel finish. Can hold up to 6 user codes. 46-7278-0. Reg 99.99 now$12995ea. now$29999ea. now$24999 save$350 10.42/month†† sPeCIaL BUY$18999 save$140**save$300OURLOWESTPRICEOF THEYEAR†now$989 save45% ea. now$888 save75% now$199 save80% now$449 save70% now$999 save50% now$999 save60% YoUR ChoICe$694 sPeCIaL BUY!$222 sPeCIaL BUY!$997 ea. 12-PIECE BAKE PREP SET. bLack Friday STARTS WITH NOVEMBER23-26,2017 OPEN7:00AMThursday&Friday November 16 - November 26, 2017 C 2 NEW HOMES & INTERIORS November 16 - November 26, 2017 durhamregion.com November 20, 2017, Oshawa:Manuel DeSousa was ushered in as the 64th president of the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association (DRHBA) at the President’s Ball, held on Saturday, November 18 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility inAjax. DancersandthebandfromtheNorthern Portuguese Cultural Centre kicked off the evening with a spectacular performance. “It is a great honour to become the 64th president of the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association,” said Manuel, as he addressed over 200 guests at the gala event. During the event, past-president Ken Russell awarded Johnathan Schickedanz of Far Sight Homes and second vice-president of the DRHBA, with the President’s Star Award for his exceptional service on the board last year. Ken also thanked the outgoing board, which included past- president Heidi Stephenson (Halminen Homes), first vice-president Manuel DeSousa (Desousa Homes), Danielle Bleau (Candevcon Limited), Brenda Colvin (Sensational Signs), Emidio DiPalo (Don & Son Building Supplies), Mike DiPalo (Rona), Matthew Eon (CRS ContractorsRentalSupply),WilliamGreig (Brookfield Residential), Jennifer Hurd (Cricket Home Comfort), Lisa Lippai (Bell), Johnathan Schickedanz (Far Sight Homes), Corette Stevens (Cambria) and Marianne Tracey(D.G.Biddle &Associates). “I’ve had a great year as president of the association and had the opportunity to work with our incredible board and establish many connections in the industry, and I’m excited to work with Manuel in the year ahead,” says Ken. Manuel is looking forward to becoming even more involved in the issues that are affecting the industry. “Durham Region is ever growing and I am proud to be a part of this community, both as a resident and as an active member of this association,” says Manuel. “It is with the passion and determination that I have for building that I intend to continue the advocacy of the DRHBA.” Manuel is also looking forward to working with the 2017-18 board of directors, which includes past-president Ken Russell (Coughlan Homes), first vice-president Emidio DiPalo (Don & Son Building Supplies), second vice- president Johnathan Schickedanz (Far SightHomes),BrendaColvin(Sensational Signs), Mike DiPalo (Rona), Matthew Eon (CRS Contractors Rental Supply), William Greig (Brookfield Residential), Jennifer Hurd (Cricket Energy), Corette Stevens (Cambria Canada), Shannon Bertuzzi (EnerQuality Corporation),Alan Crost (Enercare Home and Commercial Services), Nick Henley (Candevcon Limited), Mike Carswell (D.G. Biddle & Associates), Tiago Do Couto (Minto Communities), Paul Kennedy (Cassidy & Co. Ltd.), Frank Giordano (Trivista Group Ltd.) and Monique Lea (Metroland Durham Region Media Group). The evening’s emcees were CraigVenn andMikeLuckfrom94.9TheRock’sRock Mornings with CraigVenn and Lucky. The Durham Region Home Builders’ Association is a non-profit association composed of home builders, renovators, trade contractors, suppliers and related professionals. They have been an active voice for the residential construction industry in Durham Region for 64 years. For more information, visit www.drhba.com. DRHBA welcomes new president 2017-18 DRHBA President Manuel DeSousa (right) presents past-president Ken Russell with a gavel to thank him for his year of service as president. Past-president Ken Russell (right) presented Johnathan Schickedanz with the President’s StarAward. Design Centre In PeterboroughOpen HOuse BeAuTIFuLLY DeCORATeD.FuLLY FuRnIsHeD.LAnDsCApeD MODeLs. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 10am-4pm Evenings by appointment. Address 955 Hwy 7. East. RR7, Peterborough K0L 2G0 BLUEWATER Call us1.800.265.3083 EMaIl usroyal@royalhomes.com VIsIT usroyalhomes.com NEW HOMES & INTERIORS November 16 - November 26, 2017 3 Cdurhamregion.com OPUS Homes and DECO Homes are proud to make a donation to Abilities Centre’s Thrive Art Program, as a gesture of thanks for the contribution of art made for the Whitby Meadows Presentation Studio. OPUS Homes and DECO Homes believethatcommunitiesareattheir best when neighbours support one another. That’s why they reached out to the Abilities Centre’s Thrive Art Program for help in decorating their Presentation Studio. “I was initially very impressed and inspired by Abilities Centre last year, when I attended their Gala,” said Corey Brown, President of DECO Homes. “We had been searching for a community group to pair up with on this project, and we felt they were a very worthy organization to support,” he added. The program’s artists created an art piece inspired by the idea of community, using some innovative materials, such as wheels, balls, as well as their hands and brushes. The result is a colourful, whimsical piece that is hung with pride at the OPUS / DECO Whitby Meadows Presentation Studio. “The Artwork embodies all that is important to us as community builders,” said Andrea DeGasperis- Ronco, President of OPUS Homes. “In each neighbourhood we build in, we like to find ways to support the community, as part of our Families Helping Families initiative. Abilities Centre fit right in line with this philosophy.” The art display is comprised of a large art piece hanging within the studio, a video of the Thrive Artists creating the piece, along with a print art installation, from selected originalworks.Itallcomestogether to create an environment thatspeaks to the sense of belongingthat the community of Whitbyinstills. “We want to thank OPUS Homes and DECO Homes so much for this opportunity. It is so empowering and rewarding for our Thrive participants to have their artwork shown publicly.” Leo Plue, Executive Director of Abilities Centre. The donation presentation took place at the Whitby Meadows Presentation Studio, Thursday, November16th,at3pm.TheThrive Artists, Abilities Centre Executive TeamincludingExecutiveDirector, LeoPlue,alongwithrepresentatives of the media were in attendance. The art will be on display at the OPUS/DECO Presentation Studio at 4120 Coronation Road, Whitby. OPUS Homes and DECO Homes MakeContribution to Abilities Centre Photo, from left to right: Abilities Centre Executive Director, Leo Plue, Program Coordinator, KelseyFord, OPUS Homes Principal and Legal Counsel, Michael Ronco, OPUS Homes Principal, Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco, Thrive Art Student, Ashley Ferguson, DECO Homes President, Corey Brown, andWhitby West Ward 2 Councillor, Chris Leahy. frommthee C 4 NEW HOMES & INTERIORS November 16 - November 26, 2017 durhamregion.com 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 26 AP ™TORONTO BLUE JAYS and all related marks and designs are trademarks and/orcopyright of Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, used under licence. 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After Black friday and cyber monday—two great days for the global economy—Givingtuesday encourages people around the world to start the giving season by giving back by making a financial donation, volunteering, donating food, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, Givingtuesday is a movement for everyone who can give something back. The movement dedicated to giving back JOIN THE MOVEMENT! DO yOur parT ON NOVEMbEr 28TH • Donate to a Local Charity • Start a show, clothes or food drive • Donate blood • Offer acts of kindness • Spread the word #STAYGENEROUS • Volunteer your time and talents • Organize a fundraiser at work 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP Even though no member of the public has ever been harmed by OPG’s nuclear operations, it’s good to be prepared.That’s why we’ve created an Emergency Awareness Kit so you’ll know exactly what to do in the unlikely event ofa nuclear emergency. 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Avoid skipping meals or snacks in anticipation of an evening out. This often leads to over- eating. Stick to your usual exercise rou- tine and plan additional walks or other outdoor activities on your days off. At holiday social functions, be choosy. This is the only time of year that I eat shortbread, so I am happy to limit other, more typical baked goods. Enjoy those foods that you do not eat at other times of the year, but in doing so, limit the treats that you can have any time. Balance your beverages! Holiday parties often include alcohol, egg nog and other holiday drinks. Alternate high sugar or alcohol-based beverages with carbonated water. This will help manage the extra calories, as well as your alcohol intake. Mingle away from the food table. Position yourself away from the food when at holiday functions. This will help prevent grazing. The closer you are to the food, the more you will eat, hungry or not. Be strategic in where you stand. Make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep increases the drive to eat and decreases our drive to make healthy food choices. Plan your sleep, just like you plan your exercise and your social functions dur- ing the holiday season. Focus on what really matters. Enjoy time to relax, spend time with friends and family and focus on what this time of year means to you. Have a happy and healthy holiday season. Andrea Miller is a consulting registered dietician who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. Contact her at 905-233-2437, email andream@live.ca; website www.amillerrd.ca. Home games Friday against Cobourg, Sunday vs. Kingston Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers are making the most of their cur- rent home stand, and trying to make the most of the Ontario Junior Hockey League season in general. After dropping the first of seven straight games scheduled at home, 6-5 to Kingston, the Panthers have since reeled off four wins in a row with the final two games coming this weekend, including a rematch Sunday with the Voyageurs. Pickering will have a much differ- ent look in the upcoming meeting with Kingston than it did Nov. 5, as general manager and head coach David Dema- rinis has been busy wheeling and deal- ing of late. New to the team since that game are Brock Traill and Andrew Hughes, a cou- ple of 20-year-old forwards added to fortify the team’s playoff hopes. After suffering through a 9-42-1-2 campaign last season, the Panthers are right in the thick of things this season at 11-10-1-1, good for seventh place in the North East Conference, and just five points behind third-place Kingston (14- 8-1-0). “There’s a lot more work to be done, but we’re taking steps in the right direc- tion,” Demarinis said. “I’m pretty proud of the boys so far, but we’ll have to see where things go.” Demarinis’s first big trade this sea- son didn’t work out, as veteran defence- man Reilly Smith decided to quit Jr. A hockey after being acquired from the Whitby Fury. But, he kept the phone lines open and landed two top-six forwards, get- ting Traill from the Lindsay Muskies for Stefan Palatsidis, Noah Vandervinne and Gregory Arnburg, and Hughes from the Stouffville Spirit for Anthony Stav- rou. Traill has just a goal and assist in four games since the trade, but 12-18- 30 numbers overall in 23 games, while Hughes, who played for the Panthers as a rookie in the league, has 11-10-21 stats in 26 games. Demarinis pointed out that the roster is still quite young, with three 16-year-old players and as many as 18 eligible to return next season. “We’re still in good shape, so we thought we could bring in some good veteran leadership to help this young group and give a little bit of a push here this year,” he explained. “The expecta- tions are still the same, this is still year two of a rebuild, but we like the direc- tion we’re going.” The Panthers' most recent win, on Sunday, Nov. 19, was sheer dominance, as they outshot Lindsay 46-17 en route to a 7-1 shellacking. Jacob Roach led the way with two goals and an assist, while defenceman Mitchell Doyle also had three points. Two nights earlier, Josh Argier had two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Trenton. The Panthers will face the Cobourg Cougars (10-10-1-2) Friday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. before Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. date with Kingston, both at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Photo by Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images PICKERING -- Brock Traill, shown celebrating a goal against Markham, is one of two veteran players recently acquired by the Pickering Panthers in trades. Pickering Panthers wheel, deal and reel off four straight wins There’s a lot more work to be done, but we’re taking steps in the right direction. --David Demarinis ‘ 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 32 AP SportS Raptors 905 guard makes debut with Canadian men on road to World Cup Doug Smith dsmith@thestar.ca If Kaza Kajami-Keane has a rather slow start to his debut game with Cana- da's senior men's basketball team Friday in Halifax, forgive him. The 23-year-old from Ajax isn't entire- ly sure what to expect other than for pride and emotion to wash over him. "I'm going to try to hold back a few tears," the six-foot-one point guard said. "It's going to be just overwhelming, I'm going to hold my emotions together so I can take care of the game and we can win the game. "It's going to be something that's superb. I'm excited. I'm ecstatic, to tell you the truth." Kajami-Keane, a Carleton Universi- ty product and a member of the Raptors 905 G League team, will be appearing in his first game with the senior program when Canada takes on Bahamas at Hali- fax's Scotiabank Centre to begin the long and convoluted process of qualifying for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Canada will play home-and-home series with Bahamas, Dominican Repub- lic and U.S. Virgin Islands in three "win- dows" over the next eight months, with the top three teams advancing to a sec- ond qualification series in 2018-19. There are seven spots for FIBA Amer- icas teams at the 2019 World Cup and a Canadian appearance there would be the first since the 2010 global championship. The roster assembled by Canada for the first two games - in Halifax on Fri- day and in the Dominican Republic on Monday - is impressive given the cir- cumstances. Coach Roy Rana and gen- eral manager Rowan Barrett didn't have access to either NBA players or players on EuroLeague teams. But Anthony Bennett, Brady Heslip and Joel Anthony have extensive inter- national experience, Phil and Thomas Scrubb and Olivier Hanlan are familiar names, and relative newcomers Grandy Glaze, Owen Klassen, Dyshawn Pierre, Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Marc Tresolini have all been in the Canada pipeline for some time. It won't be easy to become a cohe- sive unit after just three days of practice, though. "It should be pretty hard, but I feel like the guys they brought are very team-ori- ented and all the guys who are coming are extremely happy to represent their country," Kajami-Keane said. "Given this opportunity, a lot of us are really going to take advantage of it." It is unusual for a Canadian senior team to play a meaningful home game, but giving teams a chance to perform in their own countries was a large part of why FIBA introduced the new qualifica- tion system. Aside from the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, the last time a Cana- dian senior men's team played a game at home that truly meant something was at the 1994 world championship. The women had a FIBA Americas Olympic qualifier in Edmonton in 2015 and the same event in 1999 in Hamilton, but the men have never hosted a similar event. "I used to watch them when I was younger," Kajami-Keane said. "Have I seen them live? No. "Actually I went to the Pan-Am Games, went to one of those games, when Jamal Murray was on the team but that's it." Kazami-Keane's national team expe- rience includes stints with the under- 19 team coached by Rana and Canada's Universiade team last year, which he led in scoring, averaging 20.4 points over eight games. But senior-level play is a different ani- mal than teenagers or university students and he'll have to adapt quickly. "I think I'm definitely a playmaker who knows how to run a team, get guys involved," Kazami-Keane said. "I think it translates very well to the European style. I played for (Canadian assistant and Car- leton head coach) Dave Smart, he's done very well with his players, players who have excelled playing in the European style of basketball, like Phil (Scrubb) and Osvaldo (Jeanty), guys like that. "I think my game should translate well to that style of basketball." Kaza Kajami-Keane of Ajax stepping up with Canadian basketball team photo by Steve russell / toronto Star Ajax’s Kaza Kajami-Keane, a Carleton product now playing for Raptors 905, is an example of the growing depth in Canadian basketball. Pickering's Alexa Vigliatore off to Grand Invitational PICKERING — Pickering gymnast Alexa Vigliatore has qualified to represent Ontario at the California Grand Invitational competi- tion in Anaheim, Calif. Jan. 12 to 14. A Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catho- lic Secondary School and member of Tris- tar Gymnastics Club, Vigliatore had an out- standing result in the Women's Artistic Gym- nastics Tour and Elite Screening Nov. 11 at Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club in Belleville. Competing in the Level 8 14+ division, Vigliatore won bronze by finishing third overall, and posted her all-time best score on bars and vault. She finished second on bars (9.700), fifth on vault (9.300), eighth on beam (9.366) and 14th on floor (9.350) for an over- all score of 37.716. PICKERING — Pickering’s Alexa Vigliatore and her Tristar Gymnastics Club team- mate Morgan Tong have qualified to represent Ontario in Anaheim, California. Pickering ringette player Chantal Gauthier to take on the world with Canada at Hershey Centre PICKERING — Chantal Gauthier of Pickering will be representing Canada on the senior national team at the World Ringette Championships at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. Gauthier is no stranger to internation- al play, having won a world championship gold medal with the junior national team in Finland last December. She was awarded an amateur sports award in May by the City of Pickering. Gauthier is one of only two players from the junior team to make the 22-member senior squad. She plays defence with the Richmond Hill Lightning of the National Rin- gette League. Gauthier is in her third year at Humber College, studying sports manage- ment, and is currently doing a placement at Cosmos Sports in Mississauga. 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 33 AP WH A T ’ S O N Five things to do this weekend DURHAM — Christmas is a month away, but there’s lots happening in Durham this weekend to get you into the holiday spirit.1Note that there are Santa Claus parades in Pickering and Ajax on Nov. 25. The Pickering parade starts at 10 a.m. at Vaughn Willard Public School, 1911 Dixie Rd. N., and travels east along Glenanna Road between Dixie Road and Pickering Parkway. Santa’s Magical Parade of Lights, the Ajax parade, has a 6 p.m. start at Bayly Street and Macken- zie Avenue. It travels east along Bayly and then north on Harwood Avenue, ending at Ajax Town Hall. Note that right after the parade there is a tree- lighting ceremony at Town Hall with children’s activities.2The DRPS Kids’ Safety Village, 1129 Athol St., Whitby, is decked out for the holidays and A Walk Down Christmas Lane is just what the doctor ordered. But hurry, as Nov. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. is the last night. It’s free. For more information and to register, visit ksv17. eventbrite.ca.3The Benson Mortgages Mixed Dou- bles Curling Cash Spiel runs Nov. 24 through the 26 at the Oshawa Curling Club, 226 Bond St. E., Oshawa. Teams are encouraged to register and spec- tators are invited to come and watch for free. Visit oshawacurlingclub.com, email lori.spray@oshawacurlingclub. com or call 905-728-6281.4Finally, the Writers’ Community of Durham Region presents Booka- palooza 2017 on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bistro ‘67, at the Centre for Food, Durham College, 1604 Cham- plain Ave., Whitby. Free admission to the event, a book launch and holiday sale. Plus, there are door prizes to be won, an author scavenger hunt and a silent auction. Email kcutcheon@ gmail.com or call 416-993-9101 for more information.5In Uxbridge, the York-Durham Her- itage Railway’s Santa Trains are run- ning on Nov. 26. Each one-hour round trip train ride leaves Uxbridge at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. The news from the North Pole is that Santa will be join- ing the train rides with on-board enter- tainment. Santa will visit each child at their seat and each child receives a gift bag when they leave the train. The popular festive ride sells out quickly so if you’re out of luck this weekend, try Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 or 17. Tickets are $25. Visit www.ydhr.ca, email ydhr@ydhr.ca or call 905-852-3696. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Three shows in Oshawa, including live radio taping DURHAM -- Two funny people in Durham have assembled some of Can- ada’s top comedians for two nights of comedy in Oshawa. The 905 Comedy Festival is back after a year off, organized by comedians Ian Sirota of Ajax and Whitby’s Stephanie Herrera. “We have one show for people who don’t mind being offended -- we’ll probably have 12 people,” Sirota quipped. “It progressively gets dirtier,” Herrera added. The laughs are at the Harmony Creek Community Centre, 15 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa. And the duo stresses that there will be comedy for all tastes, from clean to raunchy. The first night, Nov. 24 starting at 8:30 p.m., is a CBC Laugh Out Loud live radio taping with host Ali Hassan. The featured comics are Jessica Holmes, Tim Steeves, Martha Chaves, Leonard Chan, Fiona O’Brien and Sirota. On Nov. 25th at 8 p.m., it’s Honey I hate the Kids with host Jessica Holmes. Taking the stage are Tim Steeves, Jeff McEnery, John Moses, and Fiona O’Brien. The “dirtier” show, Comics Uncen- sored with host Kyle Lucey, has a 10 p.m. start on Nov. 25. Serving up the laughs are Tim Steeves, Jeff McEnery, and John Moses. Herrera notes that Sirota was her first improv teacher. And while the Dur- ham Improv founder isn’t performing, her producing background made her a natural choice for Sirota to put on the event. The festival debuted in 2015, orga- nized by Sirota and fellow Ajax comedi- an Josh Haddon. Haddon, who found- ed Comedy Quarry, a club in Windsor, and was also the driving force behind the Border City Comedy Festival in Windsor, died of cancer in February 2016. Haddon documented his battle with the disease in a series of YouTube posts titled, ‘The Funny Thing About Cancer.’ Sirota is a two-time Gemini Award nominee and a Comedy Inc. alumnus who has been doing stand-up come- dy in recent years. Earlier this year, to mark Canada’s 150th birthday, Sirius XM radio prepared a Canada Laughs’ list of 150 Great Canadian Comedy Moments and People and No. 50 was when Sirota, Johnny Gardhouse and Mini Holmes pranked The Jerry Spring- er Show in the 90s. Herrera had her first one-woman show, Am I Pretty Now?, at the Toronto Fringe festival this year. Tickets are $20 for each 905 Comedy Festival show, available at 905comedy- fest.com. Tickets are also available by calling 416-844-4049 or at the door. If you enter the code ‘Metroland’ when you order online, tickets are half price. Comedy festival returns to Durham Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- Durham comedians Stephanie Herrera of Whitby and Ian Sirota of Ajax yucked it up on stage as they prepared for The 905 Comedy Festival. They also showed the range of comedy, clean to racy, in the three shows at the Harmony Creek Community Centre on Nov. 24 and 25. DURHAM — An opera singer says an Oshawa teacher “deserves all of the credit” for the vocalist she became. Soprano Bridget Hogan, a former Durham resident, is The Singer in La Voix Perdue, presented by Oshawa Opera (OO) in its Canadian premiere on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsview United Church. La Voix Perdue, which translates as The Lost Voice or the The Damned Voice, is Canadian composer Peter Skoggard’s one-woman show (David Macfarlane is the librettist or lyricist). The audience on a darkened stage hears the sounds of a newsroom as a journalist prepares for an interview. His subject is a retired opera star, now a recluse in her New York City (NYC) apartment. We learn about her life and discover that she is no longer able to sing. Hogan, who lives in The Big Apple, returns to the role which debuted at NYC’s United Solo Theatre Festival in 2015. “Lorna Brain in Oshawa was my first voice teacher, she deserves all of the credit,” Hogan says. “In university, I studied with Steven Henrikson, who became like a second father to me. I flourished, and sang with the Windsor symphony before I graduated. From there I continued my studies with Gary Relyea, who remains my teacher to this day. I earned a master of music degree from the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Canadian soprano Joan Patenaude-Yarnell.” Composer Skoggard suggests La Voix Perdue is an everyman, or everywom- an story. “La Voix Perdue looks at the whirl- wind of fame, and the search for a truer self in the context of extrava- gance, absurdities and the probing of emotional depths demanded of the opera singer,” he says. “Then she also has to deal with the physical reality of the diminishing powers of expression. La Voix Perdue is everyone’s story heightened by the glory of opera.” Also performing in what OO artistic director Kristine Dandavino says is a “chamber opera” are Dandavino as The Editor and Christopher Burton at the piano. She says it is mostly in Eng- lish and runs for one hour. Tickets are available online for $25 or at the door. Youth under 18 can attend the con- cert for free. Kingsview United Church is at 505 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa. For more information, visit www. theoshawaopera.com. Soprano Bridget Hogan back in Durham for opera 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 34 AP WHAT’S ON Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Liona Boyd isn’t the musi- cian she once was — and she couldn’t be happier. “It’s never too late to reinvent yourself,” she says in an interview. “I went through hell doing it.” "The First Lady of the Guitar" faced a career-threatening condition in 2002, musician’s focal dystonia, which affected the middle finger on her right hand. As a result, she couldn’t play the more difficult guitar pieces for which she was famous. Boyd, who had enjoyed a stellar career, including five Juno Awards, says it was “extremely distressing.” She explains that she got into some bad habits over-practic- ing on the guitar while watching TV and not paying enough attention to what she was doing. Asked if she thought of retiring, Boyd says that’s what her then-husband wanted her to do. But she would have none of it. “I feel I have a gift,” she says. “I feel you’re on this earth to do good and make the best of your talents.” So she adapted to her new reality. Boyd began writing songs, playing less chal- lenging pieces and, surprise, surprise, dis- covered she has a “simple, folksy” singing voice. Boyd plays A Winter Fantasy concert with Andrew Dolson on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. She heard of Dolson, who is from Water- loo and also models, through her moth- er, who saw him on a magazine cover. Boyd read the article, learned that he had a passion for classical guitar and the two became musical partners. She says Dolson has “an amazing voice” and is “a sweetheart to work with.” A Winter Fantasy, Boyd’s third Christmas album, is mostly instrumental, featuring holiday music and originals. Like many women, she has experienced sexual harassment, once by a Europe- an music distributor and again when she wouldn’t trade sexual favours for an opportunity to perform in the White House with Frank Sinatra. “It’s really great that women are speaking out and they have the courage to do this,” she says. Boyd lives in Toronto and Florida, but when she was living in Beverly Hills, her neighbours included the Osbournes, Ozzy and Sharon. “We went to some of their parties and saw Ozzy walking their dog,” she says. “They were actually pretty good neigh- bours.” In addition to writing and performing music, Boyd says she has a children’s book in the works that is due out next year. Her latest album, No Remedy for Love, is also the title of the second part of her autobiography. With the first part, In My Own Key: My Life in Love and Music, the books detail her extraordinary life, includ- ing an eight-year relationship with for- mer prime minister Pierre Trudeau and her pen pal, His Royal Highness Prince Phillip. Boyd says once when the prince and Queen Elizabeth II were in Canada, Trudeau invited her to play for them. “He really loves classical guitar,” she says of the prince. “We just both admire each other.” Boyd was born in the U.K. and came to Canada on a ship, describing herself back then as “a little immigrant girl who came over with her hamster in a biscuit tin.” She graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in music in 1972. Her guitar teachers included the classi- cal guitar master Andrés Segovia. Boyd notes that all of her music is avail- able on iTunes. Reflecting back on her life and career in her memoirs, she feels “very blessed,” asking herself, “Did I really do all of these things?” Tickets for the Port Perry concert are $61.50 and available at www.town- hall1873.ca and at the box office, 302 Queen St., Port Perry. For more information call 905-985-8181. A ‘reinvented’ Liona Boyd plays Durham Photo by Dean Marrantz DURHAM -- Liona Boyd, ‘The First Lady of the Guitar’, plays A Winter Fantasy concert on Dec. 9 at Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873. You rock girls! DURHAM -- Based in Toronto, North Metro Chorus has a slew of members from Durham Region. Last month in Las vegas, the singing group was named Sweet Adeline Chorus Champions. The gold med- alists from Durham are: first row, Elaine Parr, Inês Ribeiro-Canella, Cathy Partridge, Suzanne Askin, Colleen Murphy, Lea-Anne Mohamid, Sandy MacDonald; second row, Julie Orchard, Susan Sanders, Marci Grebenc, Betty Gibson, Ramola Vanderhyden, Marg St. Aubin, Stacy Hugman; third row, Donna Lupson, Sarah Moore, Cynthia Feltrin, Jane Kitchen, Donna Lupson, Carrie Bronson, Cindy Klinger, Carol Sutton; and, fourth row, Ghislaine Walton, Joan Turner, Marg Allen, Lindsay Farquhar, Diane Harm and Alana Regular. Missing was Lindsay Gibb and Sharon Pelton. Supplied photo DURHAM — A multinational quartet formed at The Juilliard School performs in Durham on Nov. 25. The Ansonia Quartet, comprised of members from Canada, the United States and Japan, features musicians who have performed all over the world. The four- some, which recently toured Japan, plays with the Durham Youth Orchestra (DYO) at the latter’s Fall Concert in Whitby. One of the members is DYO alumnus and for- mer Oshawa resident Meagan Turner. “The Ansonia Quartet enjoys diverse musical interests as well as the challeng- es associated with learning new reper- toire and pushing performance bound- aries,” states a press release. “Though a new ensemble, the ambitious Ansonias have recently been awarded a Gluck Fel- lowship through The Juilliard School to pursue various community engagement endeavours, as well as a position in the Honours Chamber Music Program for the 2017/2018 academic year.” The DYO’s concert is at 7:30 p.m. at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. N., Whitby. “The repertoire includes the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with a large choir from O’Neill Colle- giate and four professional solo singers from Toronto,” states the press release. “Also featured is Mozart’s Laudate Domi- num with soprano soloist Emily Rocha, co-winner of the 2017 DYO Concer- to Competition, first-year voice perfor- mance major at the University of Toron- to and former Oshawa student. As well, music by Mozart, Britten and Dvorak will be performed brilliantly by the Ansonia Quartet.” Tickets are available online at www.dyo- music.com, from DYO members and at the door. 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 35 AP ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Call Paul Taalman today to findoutmore.P:905-215-0514Email:ptaalman@durhamregion.com YOUR AD HERE! You just proved that NewspaperadvertisiNgworks.aNd it caN workforYourbusiNesstoo! The Ajax &Pickering News Advertiserisdeliveredto54,400 homes everyWednesdayandThursday. Our ads ARE effective ANd affordable. Get the area’s most effective mediaworkingforyourbusinessTODAY! WHAT’S ON DURHAM — He personifies "Bah, Hum- bug!" And while there have been many Ebene- zer Scrooges over the years, most agree that Alastair Sim in the 1951 film is the best of the lot. See for yourself on Dec. 7 when A Christ- mas Carol is screened at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E. It’s a Classic Movie Night at 7 p.m. Scrooge, the ultimate buzz kill who despis- es merriment, even at Christmas, is the cold, crotchety and greedy Victorian busi- nessman who has a change of heart when he is visited by three spirits. The black-and-white film is rated PG. Admission is $5 (cash only) at the door. Kids and students get in for free (children must be accompanied by an adult, and high school, college and university students are asked to show their student ID). Jumping ahead through the decades, the 2017 film The Glass Castle is screened in Ajax on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S. Featuring Brie Larson, Jeannette Walls, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts, it is based on Jeannette Walls’s 2005 memoir about growing up poor in an unusual fam- ily. The film is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 and available at the St. Fran- cis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recreation Centre or online at stfranciscentre.ca. Scrooge and Brie at the movies in Oshawa, Ajax Toronto Star file photo DURHAM -- Alastair Sim in the 1951 film ‘A Christmas Carol’. See it on Dec. 7, a Classic Movie Night at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre. Three Elvises and one Roy Orbison at fundraising concert in Ajax DURHAM — Elvis shows his charita- ble side in Ajax once again on Dec. 2. King Jim, a.k.a. Elvis tribute artist Jim Robinson, presents A Tribute to Elvis Concert at the Unifor Hall, 140 Hunt St. Performing are Elvis tribute artists Robinson, Dave Collinson and Paul Truman. Colin Girvan will play a Roy Orbison tribute and Fay Robinson is the MC. The show is in support of the Dreams and Wishes charity. The doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and show are $30 and it’s $20 for the show only. For tickets, call Jim or Fay Robinson at 905-683-9587, or the hall at 905- 683-3510. Mattaniah Christian Male Choir plays in support of long-term care home DURHAM — A choir based out of Ebene- zer Free Reformed Church in Dundas performs in Whitby on Nov. 24. The Mattaniah Christian Male Choir, made up of members ranging from 15 to 80 years, performs at 8 p.m. in the Friendship Hall of Durham Christian Homes, 200 Glen Hill Dr. S., Whitby. The choir’s repertoire features varia- tions of psalms, psalters, hymns and other sacred songs. The performance is a benefit concert for Durham Christian Homes’ new long- term care home, Glen Hill Terrace. Admission is $10. Special guests at youth orchestra concert 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 3 , 2 0 1 7 36 P Want to know what’s happening in Ajax? Check page 8 &9 in Wednesday’s paper each week for the Ajax Community Page for complete details. BE INFORMED! Check page 4 &5 in Wednesday’s paper each week for the Ajax Community Page for complete details. Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City.Right Now.pickering.ca WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Christmas Saturday, November 25 Christmas Bake sale & Lunch room 10 a.m. 2 p.m. St. Paul’s on-the-Hill anglican Church, 882 Kingston rd, Pickering. Christmas bake Sale & Lunch room. Stock up on traditional home-baked and Caribbean Christmas treats and indulge in a light lunch in a festive seasonal setting -- the perfect start to the holiday season. Free www.stpaulsonthehill.com Christmas bazaars Saturday, November 25 DeCk Your halls Bazaar and Craft show 10 a.m. 3 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. the 44th annual ’deck your Halls bazaar and Craft Show features a 31-vendor craft show, home baking, Christmas crafts, per-sonalized gingerbread, Pins and Needles, Country Store, Poinsettias, used books, Grandpa’s Garage, Goodies by the Pound, Silent auction, and a hot lunch. Free www. dunbartonfairport.on.ca Concerts Friday, November 24 Christmas Concert with st. michael’s Choir 7 p.m. 9 p.m. St. isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch avenue, Pickering. usher in the Christmas season by join- ing us for a rare opportunity to hear this local performance by more than 200 members of this internationally renowned choir perform your favourite traditional seasonal music.. $25.00 www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-concert-with-st-michaels- choir-tickets-38028413007?aff=utm_ source%3deb_email%26utm_ medium%3demail%26utm_campaig Support Groups moNday, November 27 PiCkering english Conversation Cir- cle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigrant Ser-vices, 1400 bayly St., Pickering. Newcomers practice english in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free www. cdcd.org Meetings moNday, November 27 PiCkering Powerhouse toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Central Library auditorium, 1 the esplanade, Pickering. Want to learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills? Come visit us at Pickering Powerhouse toastmas- ters. Weekly meetings on mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. We meet every monday except for statu-tory holidays. Guests are always welcome. Free Open houses and reunions Saturday, November 25 in motion Open house 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements rd., Pickering. in motion is a Free low impact, active liv- ing program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and wellness education, recreation- al opportunities and social interaction. Join us for some light refreshments, a variety of recreational activities and learn more about the in motion program. Free www. pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/in-motion/ Sporting Events Friday, November 24 PiCkering Panthers vs. Cobourg Cou- gars 7:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 val-ley Farm rd, Pickering. ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 SuNday, November 26 PiCkering Panthers vs. kingston Voyageurs 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 val- ley Farm rd, Pickering. ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Library Programs Saturday, November 25 ViDeO game tournaments (16+) 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 the esplanade S, Pickering. f you can’t make it to evo, come show off your skills at one, or all, of our gaming tournaments. Compete against other PPL gamers for awesome prizes and recogni-tion on our twitch stream. Nov 25 - Nba 2K17 & FiFa17. Can’t make the events? Watch our stream - twitch.tv/pickeringpub- liclibrary. Free moNday, November 27 BaBY and tot storytime (Birth to 36 months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. babies and toddlers will develop early lit-eracy skills through singing, reading, talk-ing, and playing with their caregiver. Free www.picnet.org/ tueSday, November 28 FamiLY storytime (2 to 5 yrs) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Children learn early literacy concepts through talking, singing, reading, and play- ing with their caregivers. Free seniOrs’ social 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 the esplanade S, Pickering. Join other seniors every tuesday after- noon for coffee and conversation. this fun gathering features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion. Free teen tuesday in the Lab (13 - 19 yrs) 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 the esplanade S, Pickering. teens only in the Computer Lab! use it to your advantage. 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