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® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy 274 Mackenzie Ave., Ajax (Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection) www.sklarpepplerhome.com •905.686.3644 SALE $89995 trattoria 905-492-6363 WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 13, 2017 Critics, auditor general slam nuclear emergency planning The Raging Grannies rally for closure of Pickering plant on day of large-scale emergency exercise Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The emergency exer- cise conducted at the Pickering nuclear generating station last week took place the same day the Ontario auditor gener- al’s report found the province is not pre- pared for a large-scale emergency. The report on emergency manage- ment in Ontario notes Ontario has the highest nuclear capacity of a state or province in North America. The audi- tor points out several concerns, includ- ing the province’s emergency response plan hasn’t been updated since 2008 and 2009; and traffic control plans are still in draft form. It also noted emergency tests mainly concentrate on events occurring inside the nuclear power facility, which is the responsibility of nuclear companies, and they usually do not extensively test areas outside the nuclear power facility, which is the province’s responsibility. See PROTESTERS page 3 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Members of The Raging Grannies, from left, Gaye Alexander, Jane Cawthorne, Sylvia Grady, Kate Chung and Doris Bradley, were at Beachfront Park singing songs about the risks of nuclear energy on the day nuclear training exercises were happening at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. The group’s members are social justice activists, all women old enough to be grandmothers, who dress up in clothes that mock stereotypes of older women, and sing songs at protests. newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE ORGANIZING Here’s how to keep toys from overwhelming your home Kids’ toys seem to be everywhere! Laura Watts has tips for parents for managing the chaos that can result from a household full of toys. They include disposing of toys, donating them and putting them away every day. 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Barb & Paul K., Pickering Two suspects fled in a grey Honda or Toyota PICKERING — A man and his wife sustained injuries in a struggle during what police describe as an attempted robbery and abduction Thursday eve- ning in Pickering. Durham police are seeking two men in the incident, which occurred around 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the area of Rosebank and Toynevale roads. A man was get- ting out of his car in his driveway when he was approached by two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, who demanded he hand over his keys and laptop, police said. When the assailants told the victim to get into their vehicle he fought back, police said. The victim’s wife came out of the house and joined the altercation, cops said. The man and woman were treated for minor injuries. The attackers fled in a grey Honda or Toyota, which was followed by a silver SUV with tinted windows, police said. Both men are described as in their late 20s with olive complexions, about six feet tall with medium builds. Both had dark hair and chinstrap style beards, and both wore dark clothing. The incident comes after a spate of carjackings and abductions in Ajax in October and November. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with those incidents and remain in custody. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, extension 2544 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477. Durham police charge another 20 people with impaired driving in week 4 of RIDE A total of 72 people charged so far in this year’s campaign DURHAM — Durham Regional Police charged another 20 people with drinking and driving offences during the fourth week of the annual Festive RIDE cam- paign. More than 1,500 vehicles were stopped during week four. Police say that brings the total num- ber of people charged with drinking and driving in this year’s campaign to 72. At the same time last year, 75 people had been charged. So far, in the four weeks, 59 drivers have registered a “warn” on a roadside screening device and had their driver’s licence suspended for three days. The Festive RIDE initiative continues in Durham until the new year. Man, wife struggle with assailants during attempted robbery in Pickering Woodstock man charged after car stolen from Ajax gas station AJAX — Police have charged a man in connection to car thefts from a gas station and a coffee shop. Officers say an unoccupied Ford Focus was stolen from a gas station in the Har- wood Avenue and Kingston Road area in Ajax on Friday, Dec. 8 at roughly 8:25 a.m. Police were able to track down the car down and arrest a suspect without incident in Pickering. Officers believe the suspect was also responsible for another theft that day. A Ford Escape was stolen from a coffee shop on Huron Street in Woodstock. The extensively damaged car was found near the other Ford. Christopher Hoffman, 42, of Woodstock was arrested on multiple charges including two counts of motor vehicle theft, two counts of possessing property obtained by crime and driving with a suspended license. He was held for a bail hearing. Anyone with new information is asked to call Const. Chrzan of West Division at 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 2344. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durham- regionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. 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 • De c e m b e r 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 3 Pinside december 13, 2017 Pressrun 54,400 / 28 pages editorial / 6 Real estate / pullout section Focus on Family / 12 durham Wheels / pullout section Classified / 15 905-215-0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. “The auditor’s report shows how the government has not only failed to deliv- er on its obligations to maintain existing nuclear emergency response plans, but learn from the Fukushima disaster,” said Shawn-Patrick Stensil, a senior energy analyst with Greenpeace Canada. “This is either complacency or lack of capacity. Both are unacceptable and dangerous.” Marie France Lalonde, minister of com- munity safety and correctional services, made a statement following the release of the report. She noted the province is updating Ontario’s emergency manage- ment system. The internal review was completed in August and the findings are publicly available. “We are pleased to see that the find- ings from the auditor general’s report are consistent with our review, and we have already begun taking immediate steps to address her recommendations,” she said. The province recently announced Ontario’s Emergency Management Action Plan, which outlines a number of key ini- tiatives. Initial plans include: recruiting a chief of emergency management to help ensure effective oversight and governance of emergency management across Ontar- io; releasing an updated Provincial Nucle- ar Emergency Response Plan by the end of 2017; and supporting municipalities in accessing critical supplies and resources in an emergency. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and 30-plus agencies embarked on a large- scale emergency exercise at the Pickering nuclear plant on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. The event tested each organization’s emergen- cy response plans. “We really do these exercises to make sure our plans and practices are ready and that we can work co-operatively with our partners, the City of Pickering the City of Toronto, Durham Region and the prov- ince,” said OPG spokesperson Neal Kelly. He said OPG practises emergency responses on a regular basis. “The more you practise, the better you’ll be able to respond in the highly unlikely event of an emergency,” he said. On the first day of the exercise, Dur- ham Nuclear Awareness (DNA) and Ontar- io Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) took their concerns around why the Pickering plant should close by handing out pamphlets at the Pickering Public Library. The Raging Grannies, an activist organization made up of women who sing songs at protests, later joined DNA, OCAA and residents at the beach, next to the plant, to push for the closure of the plant. “It’s time for the plant to go,” said Pickering resident David Sim. “It’s a stain on our community and a danger to the region. There are cheaper, safer alterna- tives to the Pickering plant. It’s time we move in that direction.” Resident Mike Borie feels a true test of any emergency system is not one that is planned and known ahead of time. “There should not be a scheduled day or time for the actual test to start,” he said. Angela Bischoff, OCAA outreach direc- tor, said the simple solution is to close the Pickering plant, which is currently apply- ing to have its license extended beyond the planned closure date of August 2018. “It’s beyond its design life, it’s served its purpose and now it’s a dangerous, large station in the middle of a large urban pop- ulation.” she said. “Accidents happen. And when nuclear accidents happen, they’re catastrophic. Why would we risk a cata- strophic accident in the middle of a huge urban population when we have lower cost, cleaner alternatives available?” Protesters say time is rightfor Pickering nuclear plant to close PROTESTERS from page 1 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Jane Cawthorne, left, and Kate Chung, members of The Raging Grannies, sang songs of protest regarding the risks of nuclear energy on the day that nuclear training exercises were taking place at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. We Can Grow Your Business Digitally! 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Clean or replace furnace filters every three months to improve efficiency and air quality. 3 Check your insulation.The attic and basement are the first places to consider for more insulation because these areas can represent as much as 15% to 30% of your home’s overall heating and cooling losses. 5 Properly humidified air feels warmer and allows you to turn your thermostat down. During the heating season, the relative humidity in your home should be no higher than 30% with no condensation on your windows. In bitter cold weather, the humidity will need to fall below 30% to prevent condensation on windows. 4 Install a smart thermostat. It uses sensors andWi-Fi technology to maximize your home comfort and energy savings. Recommended settings for heating are 20°C (68°F) during the day, 18°C (64°F) for sleeping, and 16°C (61°F) when you are away from home. 2 Check for drafts around windows, doors, and electrical outlets. Installing an outlet and switch sealer kit will prevent cold air from entering. Caulk or seal drafts - they can account for up to 25% of total annual heating costs. Consider using heat-shrink plastic to cover windows that you are unlikely to open. 12 Run your dishwasher when it’s fully loaded and during off-peak times. Use the‘energy’saver cycle if it has one. 7 If you have a wood-burning fireplace, be sure to keep the damper closed when it’s not in use.This helps prevent cold outside air from coming down the flue, and warm inside air from rising out of it. 9 Save on your water-heating bill by insulating at least the first two metres of the hot water pipe, and the first metre of the cold water pipe that extends from your hot water tank.Wrap an insulating blanket around your electric water heater, and if possible, drain water through the spigot at the bottom to remove sediment that reduces its energy efficiency. Note: It’s a good idea to have an expert technician do a maintenance check on your hot water heater.When you replace your old electric water heater, consider installing a tankless natural gas water heater. 11 Wash clothes in cold water; the energy savings from switching to cold can be significant and will help preserve the colour of your clothes. 10 Fix leaky taps. One drop of hot water per second for a month adds up to sixteen steamy baths! Install energy-efficient showerheads and you’ll use less gas to heat your water. Commit to shorter showers. The average shower is eight minutes. Reducing this by a minute or two can make a big difference. 8 Replace Incandescent light bulbs with more efficient options. LED lights last 25% longer than incandescent and are 75% more efficient. 6 Keep vents and air returns free of obstructions. Furniture, dust or pet hair can block vents, reducing airflow and the efficiency of the furnace. 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YouareinvitedtolearnmoreatourpublicOpenHouseonMonday,January8,2018from6:00pmto7:00pm intheMainLobby,PickeringCityHall. FollowingtheOpenHouse,staffwillpresentanInformationReportandtheproposedamendmentsinapublicmeetingonMonday,January8,2018at7:00pm,atPickeringCityHall. CopiesoftheReportandtheproposedamendmentwillbeavailableon,orafter,December20,2017attheofficeoftheCityClerkbetween8:30amand4:30pm,MondaytoFriday,oratpickering.ca/devapp. CommentsontheproposedamendmentmustbesubmittedtotheCityClerkon,orbefore,January15,2018.IfapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityofPickeringbeforeCounciladoptstheproposedofficialplanamendment,thepersonorpublicbody: i) isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltotheOntarioMunicipalBoard;and ii) maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappealbeforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionoftheBoard,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisionsregardingthisapplication,youmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheCityClerk,CorporateServicesDepartment,OneEsplanade,Pickering,ONL1V6K7. FormoreinformationcontactDeepakBhatt,PlannerIIat905.420.4617orcitydev@pickering.ca. TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyrecruitingfor2018studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethefollowing: *SummerOnly Priortoapplying,candidatesarestronglyencouragedtoreviewour SeasonalHiringinformationatpickering.ca/seasonalforrequiredqualificationsandmandatorytrainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmustcompletetheonlineapplicationform,orsubmitaresumedetailingtheposition(s)beingappliedforandtheirqualifications,onorbeforeFriday,January5,2018by4:30pm. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP Not only do students feel the pres- sure at this time of year but so too do their parents says Nona Robin- son The holiday time is usually synony- mous with relaxing. But for many Grade 12 high school students across the province, the Ontario Universities’ Application Cen- tre deadline date in January is looming, and they’re researching what they want to study, and applying to university or college. It’s not only students feeling this crunch, parents may be too, as they help with this next step. Parents and their children can really get a bad rap these days. Ask any university or college professor and they’ll have a story of when a parent called them up to complain about a grade (pro tip: don’t do that). “Back in my day,” they’ll say, “parents dropped their kids off and we didn’t hear from them until Thanksgiving.” In the meantime, though, young people are chastised for being overly dependent and entitled, and parents get blamed for bubble- wrapping their children. Helicopter parent- ing has entered pop culture lore. Is that really the case? To some extent, there’s both more pres- sure and more opportunity, at least among the affluent and middle-class, to moni- tor children up through their teenage years. Starting with baby monitors, continuing with planned after-school activities and constant cellphone contact. Then comes university or college. How do those newly-independent young people and their parents cope with the adjustment? Every summer at Trent we have orienta- tion sessions for incoming students and their families. We separate out students and par- ents, and I work with a couple of hundred parents at a time. We talk about resources, transitions, expectations, academics, careers — but the most popular part of the workshop is the role play. One of our student staff members and I do an unscripted improvisation. I’m Mom, and I’m Skyping my student. The first go-round I’m the “bad” parent: overbearing, interrupt- ing, leaping in to solve a problem even before the student can really describe it. Basically being a pain. We get a lot of laughs. During the second round, I’m using active listening, coaching the student on problem-solving, and encouraging them to access resources themselves. Almost every session, at least one brave parent admits to the group: “That first one — I think that might be me.” A student starting college or university can be a huge transition for the family. Think about some ways you’ve managed transitions in the past — moving, starting a new job, hav- ing a kid for that matter. What are some things that helped? How can you support your stu- dent in becoming independent? There are some things we know are strong contributors to student success at the post- secondary level, beyond academic capability: resiliency, motivation, help-seeking behav- iour, self-awareness and self-efficacy are all strong predictors of how well a student will cope. Well before your student finishes high school, giving them the opportunity to make mistakes can be a gift. Catching yourself solv- ing problems for your kid, instead of help- ing them to solve it for themselves? Try say- ing “what have you tried so far,” instead of “let me deal with that for you,” and that can really change the dynamic. When a 17- or 18-year-old student starts university or college, they are adjusting to an enormous number of changes. For the ones who struggle with transitioning, we have many supports available, and parents are part of that. But every year I see hundreds of new students finding their feet very successfully. Maybe parents don’t need to hover quite as much as they thought. If your student is considering joining our dynamic community of scholars at Trent Uni- versity, you can learn more about the applica- tion process at trentu.ca/applying -- Nona Robinson is the associate vice president students at Trent University, overseeing a range of student support services and programs at both the Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses. column ouR VIEW Far from being dead-end and marginal- ized, the skilled trades have never been more needed in the workforce today. While other traditional jobs are being downsized, there seems to be no end to the need for qualified people performing skilled work such as car- pentry, electrical and plumbing. According to the province, by 2025 about 40 per cent of all occupations will be in the skilled trades, and there will be a skilled labour shortage of 1.2 million. That means there will be an abundance of well-paying, good jobs in Ontario in the skilled trades well into the future. So, with that in mind, school boards across the province — including both the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board — should be commended for recognizing where the job market is going and, mostly, for opening students’ eyes to the possibili- ties and the job security that working in the skilled trades affords. The Durham school boards are probably typical of most in Ontario when it comes to putting some of its students on a career path into the trades, as opposed to attending com- munity college or university. There’s always been, however, a certain amount of stigma and, in turn, resistance to following a career path into the trades with today’s student. Denise Stirton, the Durham District School Board’s facilitator for co-op programs and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Pro- gram, said that despite programs to promote the benefits of a career in the trades, there is often hesitation. “We’re trying to educate parents and stu- dents … it’s a different pathway, but it’s a great pathway,” said Stirton. “Only 30 per cent of students go to university, so what are the other 70 per cent doing?” And, while in the past, the trades have been a male-dominated vocation, females are taking interest in — and succeeding — in the skilled trades. A recent symposium jointly hosted by the Durham and the Dur- ham Catholic District School Boards fea- tured keynote speaker Kate Campbell, who has worked as part of the crew for HGTV’s Holmes On Homes, Holmes in New Orleans, Holmes Inspection and Handyman Super- star Challenge. Campbell noted she pursued a course in the trades after high school and it has proved to be a rewarding career choice. “It’s changed my life and given me so many opportunities,” she said. 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DanutaJoyDaisy,SalesRepresentativeRightAtHomeRealtyInc.,Brokerage*Dir:905-429-9786 sellwithdaisy@gmail.comwww.JoyDaisyHomes.com *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 2 $519,900 4 Bedrooms & Open ConceptFinished Basement $859,900 Newly Reno’d Country HomeLocated On 2 Acres $539,900 3 Bedrooms & 2 BathroomsFinished Basement & Lots Of Parking $379,900 Hardwood Throughout MainFinished Basement With Fireplace $329,000 Century Style HomeModern Updates $295,000 2 Bedrooms & 2 BathroomsClose To Hospital & Amenities $199,900 4 Bedrooms & 2 BathroomsMay Not Last Long So Call Now $459,000 Large 3 Bedroom BungalowFinished Basement $799,900 High Demand Whitby LocationLarge 4 Bedroom & Finished Basement $799,900 Century Home In Claremont3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom $309,900 3 Bedrooms & 2 BathroomsFinished Basements & Open Concept $499,000 Gorgeous New Bungalow100 X 150 Ft Lot Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 December 6, 2017 @ 4:24 PMPosted by: DRAR Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Dennis Roberts reported 879 residential transactions in November 2017, a 4 per cent increase from October 2017. “The balance between supply and demand for homes continues to be very tight as we inch closer to the end of 2017,” stated Roberts.November saw a slight decrease in listings of 1632 from 1698 in October. There is large increase year over year from November 2016, where there was 1154 listings, an increase of 47 per cent. 2016 did not represent the historical norm. Durham continues to offer a balanced market where both buyers and sellers have the opportunity to complete the housing transactions without multiple offers, while still enjoying an increase in selling price over last year. November 2017’s average selling price was $574,901 which represents a slight increase over the same month in 2016 at $574, 694. The relaxed market is also supported by the number of days on market. The average days on market for November 2017 was 26 days, in comparison to November 2016 where it was only 13 days. “Durham Region is seeing development in residential, commercial, and land, as well as the development through transportation and technology projects, all in which is stimulating new investment interest,” says Roberts . “Durham Region is an affordable and prospering place to live.”Roberts also added, “I am very proud of Durham’s REALTORS® who came together to raise over $20,000 at our Annual Christmas Dinner and Charity Auction for DRAR’s 2017 Charity of Choice, Hearth Place”. Hearth Place is a Cancer support center for patients and their families who offer peer support, information, wellness programs and a resource center. All funds raised thru DRAR are committed to their new End of Life Room.Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. To contact a local Durham Association REALTOR® or to search for a weekend open house or listings in your neighbourhood, please visit www.DurhamRealEstate.org Durham Average Selling Price Continues To Increase Year-Over-Year *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 OnnOvember 30,Durham regiOn assOciatiOn Of reaLtOrs®Drar hOsteD theirannuaL christmas Dinner anD charity auctiOn in suppOrt Of hearthpLace cancer suppOrt centre. “We’re very proud of our REALTOR®members for raising over $20,000 this year,” said DRAR President, Dennis Roberts. The evening’s 250 attendees also donated canned/dry goods to the Salvation Army, and pajamas for women and children at Durham’s Y’s WISH and Durham Children’s Aid Foundation. “For over 21 years, our members have been fundraising for local charities for our annual Christmas Dinner and Charity Auction. We’re incredibly proud of how our REALTOR®members give back to the community, not only during the holidays, but throughout the calendar year as well.” The event included special guests, 2017 CHMC Award of Distinction, installation of the 2018 Board of Directors, 2017 President’s Report, passing of the gavel and 2018 President’s introductory speech. Throughout the evening, 251 silent auction items were bid on for the Charity Auction and entertainment featuring Jazz Pianist, Rob Phillips. (From: Left to Right)Andrea Shaw,Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre -Executive Director,Roger Bouma -Immediate Past President Debbie Dawson, HearthPlace Cancer SupportCentre- Fund Raising and Community Engagement Coordinator (From: Left to Right) Scott White, Director, Tina Sorichetti, Director, Lorrie Roberts, Director Sue Duchesnay,Director,Dennis Roberts, President Keeley Ward, Director, Vicki Sweeney,Director, Roger Bouma, ImmediatePast-President “thank you to the 2017 board of Directors, Drar staff, volunteers and partners for making this a memorable year,” said roberts. “may you touch the heights of glory and success in 2018.” , ,Dennis Roberts, President Roger Bouma, Immediate Andrea Shaw Cancer Support Centre - Roger Bouma - Immediate Centre- Fund Raising and Community Engagement JOHNSHEWCHUK* SaleSrepreSentative 905.623.3393jshewchuk@royallepage.ca CHRISTMAS - COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS WOW WHAT A GIFT - OSHAWAOFFICE & SHOWROOMGreat Location Over 2,200 Sq. 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You need these details written down and signed by both you and your contractor so every aspect of the project is clear. Without a written contract, you’re simply rolling the dice in terms of what you’ll end up with.Another important aspect of your contract involves the warranty provided. Professional contractors provide a clearly defined warranty on materials and workmanship, and set this out as part of the contract. Make sure this is included in writing — verbal assurances that a contractor will come back and fix anything that goes wrong are very difficult to enforce after the job is finished, and any contractor who won’t provide these details in the contract is suspect. The contractor’s warranty should also cover the quality of the installation or construction work they are doing, specifying what is covered and for how long. For instance, if you find trim coming loose during the warranty period, your contractor should repair this promptly and in accordance with their warranty commitment.In addition, the products used by the contractor in carrying out your project will come with their own warranties backed by the manufacturers of these products. Typically, products will be warrantied to be free from defects for a specified length of time if they were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.When your project is complete, your contractor should provide you with the manufacturers’ warranty documents on products and materials used in your project. For example, if you are getting a new kitchen, the contractor’s warranty will cover the workmanship involved in the actual construction work involved. There will also be separate manufacturers’ warranties on the products used, like kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures and flooring. Each product warranty will lay out what is covered and for how long, and how the warranty service process works. Keep all warranty documents in a secure place in case they are needed in the future. The warranty provisions in your contract should also state how you can access warranty service from your contractor for the coverage they provide, including contact details for any needed follow-up service.Find more information on the Canadian Home Builder’s Association’s website at www.getitinwriting.ca. The ins and outs of renovation warranties *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of RecordPAGE 4 21 Drew Street Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4Z7 193 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1C2 *Based on RE Stats for Firms in 2014, 2015 and 2016 Real estate FiRm FoR Combined listing and buyeR sales*in duRham Region 905.728.1600 www.REMAXJAZZ.COM DOUGSTRONG Sales Representative905-442-2216905-728-1600 doug@thestrongteam.caLocation Location!! 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Bowmanville’s most stunning 3 bdrm + 3 bathroom family home on the market!Complete with a main floor family room with glistening hardwood floor + pot lights!Enjoy the spacious and bright living room with gas fireplace just off the kitchen.Thelayout in this home is fantastic for the growing or established family- offering anoversized eat in kitchen with breakfast bar,private walk out to fully fenced backyardand convenience of 2nd floor laundry! Enjoy the benefits of no sidewalk traffic and being walking distance to Elementary/Secondary Schools, Shopping and Transit. Large 3 Bedroom Family Home in Sought After Pickering Location! Minutes to 401 + GO Station! Complete with Main Floor Family Room with Updated Floor + Family Size Eat in Kitchen with Walk out to Fully Fenced Backyard! Large 2 Car Garage + Ample Parking in the Spacious Private Driveway! This Home is Great for Growing or Combined Families! 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Whenyouchoose LOOK WHO’S JAZZED UP THEIR CAREER! For all your real estate needs, call on Alex Down! RE/MAX Jazz is thrilled to welcome Alex Down*! Alex is an extraordinary leader in the real estate industry, with remarkable public relations, marketing and communications expertise. An impressive career resume includes her role asPublic Affairs Specialist at the Durham Region Association of REALTORS. It’s nowonder that RE/MAX Jazz Broker of Record, Dave Coppins, is so enthusiasticto have Alex at his company.“Alex is a tremendous asset to RE/MAX Jazz. Herknowledge and insight into governance, statistics and the changing landscape of our industry on a national scale relate to every segment of our market. Her unique ability to communicate that plethora of information easily and effectively is justone of her value propositions.” A lifetime resident, Alex is proudly communitydriven and plans to showcase the myriad benefits of her beloved homethroughout her career.“Durham Region is becoming a hub of innovation and isgrowing at an unprecedented rate,” states Alex.“Our diverse community is everevolving and what’s truly exciting is that with all of this change, we’re welcoming new ideas and perspectives. We’re attracting new families while improving the overall lifestyle experience for existing ones.” Fluent in English and French,Alex looks forward to shaping neighbourhoods and supporting communities bydelivering a superlative real estate experience one family at a time. Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Choose your homeand your neighbours • Home alerts to no�fy you of newly listed proper�es that meet your search criteria • Local demographic informa�on to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directly Choose your homeand your neighbours • Home alerts to no�fy you of newly listed proper�es that meet your search criteria • Local demographic informa�on to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directly Choose your home and your neighbours • Home alerts to no�fy you of newly listed proper�es that meet your search criteria • Local demographic informa�on to find the best neighbourhood for you • Contact real estate agents and home builders directly Independently Owned &Operated 905-728-1600905-442-9645 JOHN OFRENDO-CUMBSales Representative 695 Central Park Blvd.N,Oshawa Need a bigger house next Christmas? Lovely 4+1 Bedroom Detached Home On Huge Lot. 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She and teacher Kelly Halfkenny helped with the process and present- ed the different charities to the chil- dren. “I really feel like it’s brought out the best in our kids," said Freeland-Viarruel. "We had kids giving up their Tooth Fairy money to help the animals.” She had reached out to PetSmart Charities of Canada and said she was planning on doing a fundraiser with kids from the after-school program. “At PetSmart Charities, our mission is to find lifelong homes for all pets,” said Carrie Trembinski, senior public rela- tions manager. She sent information and posters to the school, and the children chose to support it. “I wanted to support PetSmart Chari- ties because we didn’t want to help one animal, we wanted to help all of the ani- mals,” said Jahzara Daniels, 9. The children in the program range from four to 13. “Some people are just abandoning them and leaving them at animal shel- ters,” said Meghan Comeau, 8. “I have a pet that was abandoned and we rescued her.” PetSmart Charities hosts adoption events, rescue programs and contributes to spay and neuter efforts. “We’re really thankful to Ms. Stacey and all the kids at the after school pro- gram for selecting us as their cause of choice," Trembinski said. "I think it’s really inspiring to see a young generation understanding and embracing that bond between humans and pets and know how important it is for us to be helping all pets in need." Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — PetSmart’s Carrie Trembinski handed out stuffed animals after stu- dents at Colwell Nursery School and Kindergarten raised $400 for pets in need. The project raised funds for a charity of their choice. After deliberating with each other, they decided to donate the money to an organization that helps pets and chose PetSmart Charities of Canada, a non-profit animal welfare organization. Pickering children make bracelets, give up money from Tooth Fairy to help pets in need Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A stone farmhouse bun- galow on a hill with a view in Pickering is no more after a fire gutted the home Tuesday night. Pickering Fire Services was called to 1250 Taunton Rd., near Sideline 22, just before 10 p.m. on Dec. 5 when a passerby noticed flames coming from the house and dialed 911. The house was vacant and there were no injuries. Pickering fire prevention offi- cer Steve Fowlds said 14 firefighters were on scene, but the house could only be accessed by a one-kilometre long driveway only acces- sible via four-wheel drive. The fire depart- ment could not get water to the house. “It was all collapsed down by the time we got there,” he said. The fire department instead secured the scene and made sure there were no expo- sure hazards to the surrounding area while the flames subsided. He said due to the cold weather, there was no concern that it would spread to neighbouring properties. “It was arson so we contacted the fire mar- shal’s office,” said Fowlds. He noted the fire marshal will not be investigating since there is nothing left of the building. Fowlds said the house was slated for demolition in order to make way for a subdi- vision. He noticed one of the buildings on the property had a heritage designation, but he couldn’t confirm which one. Arson suspected in north Pickering fire PICKERING -- Pickering Fire Services was called to 1250 Taunton Rd., near Sideline 22, just before 10 p.m. on Dec. 5 when a passerby noticed flames coming from the house and dialed 911. A stone farmhouse was completely destroyed. Colin Williamson photo Durham Parent options for organizing kids toys As every parent who has ever stepped on a Lego will tell you, kids toys seem to be everywhere! It starts so innocent- ly enough. Little Susy is born and gets a few toys and then the first Christmas arrives and the first birthday and before you know it your house turns into a Toys R Us! So, how do you go about containing the chaos? I subscribe to the theory that what they don’t know won’t hurt them so I collect and collect frequently. Things like teeny tiny McDonalds toys and little action fig- ures and other dollar store or inexpensive items are randomly disposed of or donat- ed. Then on a monthly basis, the toys are purged in a larger session. And finally, before Christmas every year I become the donation monster and successfully purge everything my kids haven’t played with in the last three months. I do it with them and while there are still some we keep, they understand that moving toys that they are no longer playing with to new homes that other kids can enjoy is a good thing to do. Now I know I sound like a mean mommy but not to worry, there are still tons of toys left for the kids to play with and the reality is, they may scream and wail and may end up in full drama mode, “But it’s my favourite toy EVER!!” Oh, the terror! But in the next day or so it is forgotten and they have moved on to something else. Especially if this is done before Christmas as they know that Santa will be bringing many more toys in a matter of weeks. Now, let's talk about storage. You will have toys you need to store and my per- sonal favourite thing to do is organize your kid’s toys like they do in a kindergar- ten classroom. Every toy has a spot and a labelled bin. Every kid knows exactly where each toy, book or puzzle goes and it is put away at the end of every day. So easy and simple, provided that EVERY toy has a HOME to go back to. The cubes and bins that you can buy from many department stores are love- ly for storing kid’s toys and Ikea in gen- eral really does kids storage exception- ally well. If you can make your storage mobile, say a toy box that has wheels on it for example that can be an easy way of moving through the house and putting away toys because they do get absolutely everywhere, am I right? You can go cheap but you can also go fancy. There are a number of highly dec- orative kid’s storage solutions out there, Home Sense and Pottery Barn are great in these situations but if functionality is what you are going for then look no fur- ther than your local dollar store or even Canadian Tire to get exactly what you need at a decent price. Pinterest is a wealth of knowledge for dollar store cre- ations. Another option is repurpose a piece of furniture in your home that you no lon- ger need. For example, maybe you have a bin that you used to hold blankets but you no longer need it. In that case you can use it for toys. In my house, I store all the kid’s games on an old painting ladder that I distressed and redid. There are lit- erally thousands of repurposing options. Many parents I talk to find organizing their kid’s toys challenging but the trick is to: 1) Take away the volume of toys;2) Find a home for them; 3) Put them away every day; 4) Maintain, maintain, maintain. After doing all that, if you are still curs- ing and stepping on Legos then give me a call! I’m happy to help. — Laura Watts is a professional organiz- er and entrepreneur behind Double Take Organizing, a professional organizing com- pany serving Durham and the GTA. She is a member of the Professional Organizers in Canada and specializes in helping small businesses and parents get organized with a system specifically suited to their needs. Laura lives in Ajax with her husband and two beautiful daughters. 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The liquid glycerine is used to make the glitter drift down more slowly, but if you don’t have it on hand, it isn’t strictly nec- essary. Everything else is easy to find at any dol- lar store or craft store. I’m planning to use ours as a festive table centrepiece, but they would also make cute grandparent gifts. Materials: • Glass or plastic jar with a lid that seals — Mason jars are perfect; • Water; • Liquid glycerine; • Figurines; • Glue (ideally Krazy Glue or something similar); • Glitter. Directions: • Use glue to attach figurines to the lid of the jar. Let dry completely, ideally for sev- eral hours. • Fill jar with water, almost to the top. • Add a splash of liquid glycerine, then shake in some glitter (the amount of glitter is up to you; it depends on how “snowy” you want it to look in there). • Line the inside of the jar lid with Krazy Glue and screw it onto the jar tightly. Let dry and then get shaking. — Jillian Follert has worked as a journal- ist in Durham Region for the past 13 years and is passionate about telling local sto- ries. She lives in Oshawa with her husband and their two unbelievably handsome and energetic boys, ages two and five. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland DURHAM -- Homemade snow globes are an easy, inexpensive holiday craft that kids of any age can help with. They make great gifts or centrepieces for your table. Fun gadgets your kids will actually play with well into the new year Forget fidget spinners. They’re sooo spring 2017. The best tech toys go above and beyond just offering a simple finger fixation. And there are plenty of options that offer great educational value while also being super-fun for all ages. With that said, no parent wants to spend a ton of money on a toy that their child will play with for a week, then have it collect dust on a shelf. So here are some great tech toys that your kids will actually play with well into 2018. While Hatchimals were the toy du jour for last year’s holiday season, new ver- sions like the Glittering Garden Hatchi- mal with added sparkles are getting kids excited once again. Now, there are also mini Colleggtibles, that, like their bigger sisters, hatch out of their miniature-sized eggs as you care for them. It’s not as high- tech as the regular-sized Hatchimal, but kids will have fun collecting them all, and trading with friends. Undeniably, one of the top toys this holi- day season are Wowwee Fingerlings, col- lectible mini monkey toys with arms that wrap around a child’s finger, and respond to movement, sound and touch. Turn one upside down, and it will giggle. Lay one flat, and it will snore loudly. There are tons of different things you can do, and responses you can elicit, from these super-cute toys. Kids aged 3-8 will have tons of fun with the Fisher Price Think & Learn Code- A-Pillar, which also acts as an introduc- tion to coding. Each segment that makes up the toy caterpillar connects via USB, and has a directional arrow that indicates which way it makes the toy move. Kids can set up an obstacle course with start and finish points, then “code” the toy by connecting the pieces in an order to make it navigate successfully. As your child grows and masters play, you can increase the level of difficulty with the Master Moves Expansion Pack that has segments with more challenging instructions, like 45-degree right turn and repeat motion. If you grant your kids a bit of screen time, make it educational with Tiggly Toys, which are suitable for kids aged 2-8. There are alphabet letters, shapes and math sets, each of which works with a series of iPad apps — free download codes come in the box. Place the correct vowel piece atop the iPad screen to com- plete spelling a word in Alphabet Kitchen, or use the counting toys to help a char- acter successfully cross a bridge in Tig- gly Addventure. No internet connection is needed, and kids can even play with the apps in a different way without using the toys if you decide to leave them at home. The Lego Boost Creative Tool Box puts a new spin on a traditional toy. Kids aged 7-12 can make things like a moving and talking robot, guitar, cat, or car, by using the 840+ pieces and following the instruc- tions in the free tablet app. Once the toy is built, use the app to code it to do things like dance, play music, meow or zoom about. With five different toys kids can make with the pieces, they’ll have endless fun building and rebuilding, and enjoy- ing creative and educational play with the app. For kids aged 4-12, the Kidizoom Smart- watch DX2 by VTech brings gaming to the wrist, can be used to take photos and shoot videos, and promotes fitness by tracking steps. Switch from digital to an analog watch face to help younger kids learn to tell time. — Christine Persaud is a Durham-based freelance writer with 16 years of jour- nalism experience, specializing in tech, entertainment, parenting, and lifestyle. She lives in Oshawa with her husband and rambunctious 5-year-old son. 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