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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2018_01_10® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy trattoria 905-492-6363 274 Mackenzie Ave., Ajax (Bayly & Mackenzie Intersection) www.sklarpepplerhome.com •905.686.3644 THIS ENTIRE COLLECTION20%O FF WEDNESDAYJANUARY 10, 2018 Pickering native wins prestigious Norwegian award for goodwill efforts Kathryn Fowles rewarded with trip to Nobel Peace Prize Concert Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — High energy and sweat aren’t the only things that fill the room of Kathryn Fowles’s zumba class in Bergen, Norway. The Pickering native’s popu- lar workout session also exudes positivity, joy and camaraderie in a room made up of women with a newly formed bond, thanks to Fowles’ ability to look at the indi- vidual and create a sense of com- munity. These sentiments were part of the reason Fowles was recently named an ‘Ildsjeler’ by Apotek 1, Norway’s leading chain of phar- macies. This Norwegian word loosely translates to ‘driving force, enthu- siast, dedicated person’ in Eng- lish. Fowles was the only non- Norwegian to receive the hon- our in the group chosen from 500 entries. See FORMER page 3 Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland PICKERING -- Kathryn Fowles was recently awarded a trip to the Nobel Peace Prize Concert for her charitable work in Norway. newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE OLYMPIC PARTY Perfect plan to celebrate 2018 Winter Games With the Winter Olympic Games around the corner, the massive, 17-day event is worth celebrating, giving parents a good reason to go for the gold, hosting a first-place party for their Olympians-in-training. And there could be no better way to get your child involved and excited than throwing an Olympic-themed bash. 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The two-vehicle crash, on a snow-cov- ered Hwy 7 shortly after noon Jan. 4, has now claimed the lives of four Oshawa resi- dents, OPP have confirmed. Three people died at the scene of the crash, which occurred near Sideline 26 when a westbound BMW attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with an eastbound Mercedes-Benz, OPP said. One person who was airlifted to hospi- tal with critical injuries has since died. The driver of the Mercedes sustained minor injuries, police said. Confirmed dead as a result of the crash are Diosdado Chahal, 69, the driver of the BMW, along with Dhoser Chahal, 27, Imelda Chahal, 70, and Hayley Doyling, 25. All the deceased are residents of Oshawa, police said. OPP photo PICKERING – A fourth person has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 7 in Pickering on Jan. 4. The accident occurred after a westbound BMW attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with an eastbound Mercedes-Benz, according to the OPP. The four people who died in the accident were from Oshawa. 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 3 P 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 inside January 10, 2018 Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages editorial / 6 Real estate / pullout section Focus on Family / 13 durham Wheels / pullout section Classified / 18 905-215-0442 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. As a reward, she was flown to the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo. True to form, she was captured on camera dancing with her husband to a perfor- mance by headliner John Legend at the concert, while most others sat in their seats. “It’s just a really huge acknowledge- ment,” Fowles said from her parents’ home in Pickering, when she visited for Christmas. She was also one of just five people who received around $1,500 Canadian to donate to charity as a reward. The women in Fowles’ class not only support one another, but take part in numerous initiatives to help people in need, both locally and around the globe. The group of regulars is made up of more than 110 women. Fowles decided seven years ago she wanted a new healthy lifestyle and to be a positive role model for her son, so she became active in zumba, and lost more than 100 pounds. She still has a strong relationship with local zumba instructors Linda Raponi and Heidi Tsinokas, who both do great work in the Durham community for charities and organizations that need help. “I’m extremely proud to be from Pickering,” said Fowles. She wanted to extend the positiv- ity she felt when she did zumba in Pickering, to her new home in Norway, since people in her new country tend to be a bit shy or keep to themselves. When she moved to Norway five years ago, she started taking a zumba class in Bergen, and when the regular instructor needed some time off, Fowles offered to teach. The number of participants explod- ed, waiting lists were formed, and even- tually, she started teaching a regular class. Now, the women are friends, have a place to bond even outside of zumba — Fowles meets with them at a local art café to simply chat, provide an ear to bend, or a shoulder to lean on — and of course get their regular exercise, and help those in need. They even go on excursions, such as hiking and movie nights out. Fowles is currently considering an exchange pro- gram for women in her two beloved towns. “Zumba was a catalyst for me to build this community,” she said. The group of women call themselves ‘Zistas,’ short for ‘Zumba Sisters.’ “You have other women who will sup- port you and lift you,” Fowles said. Fowles supports a number of proj- ects. The Zistas help those efforts, but have come up with their own, too. “It’s amazing what people will do if given the opportunity,” she said. “You throw a pebble in the pond and it’s amazing how far it will go.” One of the women recently made lamb stuffed animals to give to children in need at Christmas, and to comfort people with dementia. Another made ‘chocolate cards’ and proceeds went to Learning for Hope, a charity working to help children get off the streets of Peru. Fowles gave the money she received as an Ildsjeler to Sleeping Children Around the World, a Toronto-based charity with a goal to transform the lives of children in developing coun- tries through a good night’s sleep, and to Pharmacists Across Borders. And the list goes on of the works she does, with most of her earnings going to charity. Fowles also teaches zumba to inmates at a Norway jail. It was only natural Fowles became the giver she is. Now retired, her moth- er, after moving from Jamaica and work- ing in several countries overseas, ended up being one of the founders of Durham Hospice, and was a grief counsellor at her local church. Fowles’ father is retired from the Ontario Science Centre. Fowles says all of what she does is self serving, too. “My family is here (in Pickering), so this is my extended family,” she said. Former Pickering woman forms bond with adopted country Norway through zumba FORMER from page 1 it’s amazing what people will do if given the opportunity. You throw a pebble in the pond and it’s amazing how far it will go. -- Kathryn Fowles, who received a prestigious award in norway for her work with charitable projects “ 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 4 P ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m Submitted photo PICKERING -- Police are trying to identify a suspect in the theft of a quantity of postage stamps from a Pickering store in mid- December. PICKERING – Police have released surveillance camera images in an attempt to identify a suspect in the theft last month of a quantity of postage stamps in Pickering. The male suspect walked behind a Canada Post counter at a Shoppers Drug Mart outlet at Kingston and Whites Roads around 7:30 on Dec. 17 and broke into a locked drawer containing the stamps, Durham police said. Cops did not release an estimated value for the stolen stamps. The suspect is a white man in his 30s or 40s, around five-foot-seven with a slim build, who was wearing a Blue Jays cap. Call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Cops trying to ID suspect in theft of postage stamps in Pickering Pickering man charged with impaired driving after Oshawa incident Whitby man listed in stable condition in Toronto-area trauma centre PICKERING — A Whitby man was injured when his vehicle was struck by an impaired driver in Oshawa on Thurs- day evening and a Pickering man has been arrested, say Durham police. On Jan. 4 at 7:52 p.m., officers respond- ed to the report of a collision involving two vehicles that had occurred at the intersec- tion of Stevenson Road and the Highway 401 eastbound off-ramp in Oshawa. Witnesses reported a southbound Jeep SUV and a Ford SUV were involved in a T-bone-type collision. The Ford had been turning left from the off-ramp to go north on Stevenson Road at the time of the colli- sion, say police. The 44-year-old driver of the Ford, from Whitby, was extracted from the SUV and rushed to a local hospital for emergen- cy medical treatment. He was later trans- ferred to a Toronto-area trauma centre and is currently listed in stable condition. The road was closed for several hours while members from the collision inves- tigation unit investigated. Officers are still investigating the cause of the collision, but the driver of the Jeep was arrested at the scene. Devin Peter, 22, of Marksbury Road in Pickering, is charged with impaired driv- ing causing bodily harm and exceeding 80 milligrams causing bodily harm. He was released with a promise to appear. Anyone with information regarding this collision or the activities of either involved parties prior to the collision is requested to contact Const. Roffey of Central West Divi- sion at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 3949. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.dur- hamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. LOOK FOR OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER GROCERIES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! SHOP LOCAL ACROSS CANADA www.mrsgrocery.com Flyers not delivered to all households. PICKERING — On Friday, Jan. 19, chil- dren are invited to spend their day off school at a one-day camp. Activities will include foosball, pool, indoor and outdoor games, outdoor bas- ketball, pickle ball, mini-putt, video games, arts and crafts and board games. Program hours are 9 a.m. for drop off and 3 p.m. for pick up. Extended hours are available for an additional fee. The cost for the day is $37. The activity code is 8780. Residents can register their child in advance, or at the door. Call 905-420-4660, ext. 6101 or email afterschooldropin@ pickering.ca. It will take place at the George Ashe Library and Community Centre at 470 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. PA Day Camp set for Jan. 19 in Pickering Durham police charge Toronto man with sexual assault involving minors DURHAM — A Toronto man is facing multiple sexual assaults charges relat- ed to incidents involving a minor that occurred over a four-year period. According to Durham Regional Police, the accused befriended the victim and sexually assaulted him on multiple occa- sions between 2013 and 2017. A sec- ond victim, also a minor, was involved in some of the incidents. The accused threatened to release photos of both vic- tims in order to keep them from going to the police. An investigation, including the execution of a search warrant, result- ed in charges being laid. Robert Humphrey, 51, of Toronto, is charged with three counts of sexu- al assault; invitation to sexual touch- ing; sexual interference; two counts of possession of child pornography; two counts of making child pornography; and two counts of extortion. He was held for a bail hearing. Police say Humphrey has coached baseball teams and had contact with other minors. Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to contact Det. Const. Rabishaw of the Major Crime Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5327. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www. durhamregionalcrimestoppers.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 • Ja n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 5 PCustomer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) pickering.ca @cityofpickering customercare@pickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time January10 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm January15 CouncilMeeting CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm January16 CulturalAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm January23 PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisory Committee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings City Of Pickering Notice of Passing of Development Charge By-law TAKENOTICEthattheCounciloftheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringpassedDevelopment ChargeBy-lawNumber7595/17onDecember11,2017undersection2(1)ofthe Development ChargesAct,1997,S.O.,1997c.27,asamended;and TAKENOTICEthatanypersonororganizationmayappealtotheOntarioMunicipalBoardunder Section14oftheAct,inrespectoftheDevelopmentChargeBy-law,byfilingwiththeClerkof theCityofPickeringanoticeofappealsettingouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasons supportingtheobjection.ThelastdayforappealingthebylawisJanuary22,2018.Theschedules ofdevelopmentchargesimposedbythisbylawareasfollows: 1.Subjecttoaseparateagreementoutsideofthe Development ChargesAct concerningtheprovisionsofTransportation requirementsinadditiontootherfundingcontributions. 2. DoesnotapplytoprestigeemploymentlandinSeaton DevelopmentChargesareleviedagainstnewdevelopment, andareaprimarysourceoffundinggrowth-relatedcapital expenditures.Thisby-lawappliestoalllandswithinthe boundaryoftheCityofPickeringincludingSeaton.Akey mapoutliningtheapplicableareaisattachedtothisnotice. AcopyofthecompleteDevelopmentChargeBy-law,including thedetailedschedulesofcharges,areavailableforexamination intheofficeoftheCityClerkattheCityofPickering,Municipal Office,locatedonthe2nd floor,OneTheEsplanadeduring regularofficehours.Acopyisalsoavailableforinspectionon theCity’swebsiteatwww.pickering.ca. DebbieShields,ClerksDivision905.420.4611 dshields@pickering.ca SID E L I N E WE S T N E Y CONCESSION CONCESSION SID E L I N E THIRD 34 SID E L I N E 2426283032 24 26 28 30 28 SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E 3 4 EIGHTH 28 RO A D NO R T H RO A D 32 34 SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SEVENTH SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E RO A D CON. ALT O N A FOURTH TAUNTON NO R T H HIGHWAY 7 SID E L I N E 24 RO A D FAI R P O R T RO A D 12 HO X T O N S T . BY P A S S RD. RO A D RO A D EIGHTH 12 WE S T N E Y CONCESSION 8 SEVENTH SID E L I N E SID E L I N E 12 SID E L I N E 14 SID E L I N E SID E L I N E CLA R E M O N T RO A D SID E L I N E 14 SID E L I N E 16 BR O C K SID E L I N E PAD D O C K RO A D 16 14 WE S T N E Y 16 SID E L I N E TAUNTON ROAD TIL L I N G S R O A D DERSANSTREET BR O C K ROAD RO A D SID E L I N E 1 6 20 SID E L I N E 20 SID E L I N E 2 2 SID E L I N E ROAD 20 24 SID E L I N E ROAD 20 22 SID E L I N E CO U N T R Y LA N E SID E L I N E 26 CONCESSION 24 SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E SID E L I N E LA N E ROAD MU L B E R R Y 22 SID E L I N E WHITEVALE 26 TRAIL PINEHEIGHTSTRAIL FORESTREAM SID E L I N E TAUNTON THIRD RO A D KINGST O N RO A D ROAD DIX I E RO A D GO L F CL U B RO A D ROAD ROAD RO A D CONCESSION AVE. WH I T E S RO A D RO S E B A N K RO A D AL T O N A FINCH RO S E B A N K BAYLY LIV E R P O O L AVE. HIGHWAY SHEPPARD 401 SID E L I N E ROAD CON. ROAD 2 SID E L I N E SID E L I N E 8 ROA D 401 HIGHWAY RO A D RID G E LA K E 2 SID E L I N E RO A D RID G E LA K E RO A D KIN S A L E RO A D 4 6 6 SID E L I N E ROAD RO A D CON. WE S T N E Y SIXTH RO A D SID E L I N E SID E L I N E CONCESSIONFIFTH RD. STREET RO A D BR O C K ROAD GR E E N W O O D GR E E N B U R N P L . SA L E M AU D L E Y ROAD 5REGIONAL5ROADREGIONAL HIGHWAY 4 SID E L I N E 4 SID E L I N E 4 SID E L I N E HIGHWAY 7 No. 7 SID E L I N E 2 2 SID E L I N E 3 4 SID E L I N E 3 2 RO A D SA L E M SID E L I N E 2 2 HIGHWAY 4 0 7 HIGHWAY 4 0 7 C.P.R. C.P.R C.P.R. C.P.R. C.N.R. C.N. R . C.N.R. C.N . R . GREENRIVER WHITEVALE BROUGHAM BALSAM GREENWOOD KINSALE CHERRYWOOD CLAREMONT L A K E O N TARIO Seaton Prestige Employment Lands Seaton Lands : Schedule "B" to Development Charges By-Law 7595/17 City of Pickering Development ChargesBy-Law 7595/17 applies to all lands within the boundary of theCity of Pickering Disclaimer: This map hasbeencreatedfroma varietyofsources. TheCityofPickering does not makeany representations concerningthe accuracy, likely results,orreliabilityofthe useofthematerials. TheCityherebydisclaimsall representationsand warranties. ©The CorporationoftheCityofPickering Produced(inpart)under license from:©Queens Printer, Ontario MinistryofNatural Resources. All rights reserved.;©HerMajesty theQueen in RightofCanada,DepartmentofNatural Resources. All rights reserved.;©Teranet EnterprisesInc.and its suppliersall rights reserved.;©Municipal Property Assessment Corporationand its suppliersall rights reserved.; THIS ISNOT A PLAN OF SURVEY,December 11, 2017 COPYRIGHT2016EDITION2016-2 Information Current as of December 11, 2017 Seaton Lands Table 1 City of Pickering Development Charges –Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective January 1, 2018 Service Single or Semi- Detached Apt. Dwellings with 2 or more Bedrooms Apt. Dwellings with less than 2 Bedrooms Other Dwellings Other Services Related to a Highway $441 $279 $197 $356 Protection Services 889 562 398 718 Parks and Recreation Services 4,851 3,065 2,171 3,917 Library Services 1,086 686 486 877 Administration Studies 277 175 124 224 Stormwater Management 288 182 129 233 Transportation 1 --- - Total 7,832 4,949 3,505 6,325 Table 2 City of Pickering Development Charges –Outside of Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020 Service Single or Semi- Detached Apt. Dwellings with 2 or more Bedrooms Apt. Dwellings with less than 2 Bedrooms Other Dwellings Other Services Related to a Highway $441 $223 $163 $356 Protection Services 889 449 329 718 Parks and Recreation Services 4,851 2,446 1,795 3,917 Library Services 1,086 548 402 877 Administration Studies 277 140 103 224 Stormwater Management 288 145 107 233 Transportation 6,517 3,286 2,412 5,261 Total 14,349 7,236 5,311 11,586 Table 3 City of Pickering Development Charges –Outside of Seaton Lands Per Residential Dwelling Unit Effective January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Service Single or Semi- Detached Apt. Dwellings with 2 or more Bedrooms Apt. Dwellings with less than 2 Bedrooms Other Dwellings Other Services Related to a Highway $441 $279 $197 $356 Protection Services 889 562 398 718 Parks and Recreation Services 4,851 3,065 2,171 3,917 Library Services 1,086 686 486 877 Administration Studies 277 175 124 224 Stormwater Management 288 182 129 233 Transportation 6,517 4,117 2,917 5,261 Total 14,349 9,066 6,422 11,586 Table 4 City of Pickering Development Charges Non-Residential Effective January 1, 2018 Service Per ft2 of Total Floor Area 2 Per Net Ha of Prestige Employment Land in Seaton Municipal Wide Services: Other Services Related to a Highway 0.15 5,451 Protection Services 0.34 11,431 Parks and Recreation Services 0.39 13,261 Library Services 0.08 2,605 Administration Studies 0.10 3,560 Stormwater Management 0.10 3,503 Total Municipal Wide Services 1.15 39,812 Outside of Seaton Lands Transportation 1.83 - Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 1.83 - Seaton 1.15 39,812 Rest of Pickering 2.98 Nominate someone you know TheCityofPickeringinvitesandencouragesyoutosubmit nominationsforindividuals,groups,andbusinesseswhohave madeasignificantcontributiontotheCityofPickeringduring 2017. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP Canadians commonly attempt to escape the colder weather this time of year by going on a tropical vaca- tion. Most all-inclusive resorts and warm beaches frequented by Canadians are in poor countries. Although many travellers do not pause to consider their social, environmental and economic impact on these countries, some do. Canadians often take solace in thinking their tourism dollars may at least be helping to ease local poverty a little. A new study that I published with Dr. David Wozniak of Eastern Michigan Univer- sity pours cold water on the notion that our tourism spending helps poor populations. In the most thorough research done on this topic to date, we created an experiment to study the impact cruise tourism has on a poor population in a tropical destination. Surpris- ingly, we found that the opening of a new cruise ship port in Honduras actually made life worse for local inhabitants while inflict- ing significant environmental damage locally and globally. Despite the arrival of nearly 60,000 annu- al visitors who collectively spent about C$10 million, the local population actually experi- enced no improvement in income or employ- ment, while their ability to provide for their necessities and food decreased. Since a large cruise ship can emit as much carbon diox- ide as nearly 400 cars, the ecological impact of such tourism is significant. Add to this the increased sewage and garbage dumped on small, poor towns by tourists, and you have a multi-level environmental catastrophe. Most poor Caribbean countries, such as Honduras, have weak political states, lim- ited rule of law, and tenuous human rights records. Powerful investors from afflu- ent countries such as Canada find it easy to undermine local laws and infiltrate govern- ments that are easily corruptible by relatively small amounts of money. As has happened in Honduras, lands are often forcibly taken from Indigenous populations and local people are pushed away from the tourism site. In the case of Honduras, such investment pressures from Canada even aided in the 2009 instal- lation of a dictatorship and initiated a cycle of civil unrest that has seen that country dis- solve into a state of near civil war. We all yearn for the tranquil tropical sun this time of year. We hope that our travelling can benefit poor populations. Unfortunately, the best way for us to help these people may be to just stay home. — Timothy MacNeill, PhD is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. column ouR VIEW Shoot. Ready. Aim. That seems to be the governing Ontario Liberal’s misplaced strategy in reference to the new minimum wage hike that’s now the law of the land as of Jan. 1. By plowing ahead without knowing the full ramifications of what the rapid increase from $11.60 an hour to the $14 an hour minimum wage (with plans to increase it to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2019) could mean, the government and its legislation has cre- ated an air of uncertainty for business own- ers as well as workers as to what’s going to happen in the early days of the new legisla- tion. One thing seems certain, however, it isn’t going to be business as usual in Ontar- io and perhaps there will be less small busi- nesses hiring workers once the full measure of the rapid rise of the minimum wage is realized. There are already reports businesses are cutting hours of staff earning the new min- imum wage, while still others are raising prices to cope with having to pay out more in wages. In Cobourg, workers at Tim Hortons franchises owned by the heirs of found- er Ron Joyce are crying foul after recently being informed by letter that paid breaks would end and paid benefits would be reduced as a way to compensate for the higher wages. There’s also the story of the Owen Sound restaurateur who laments that after paying the 20 per cent minimum wage increase to his employees, they will be earning more money than he will when taking into account the nearly 90 hours of work each week he puts into the business. And, he’s also unhappy with the prospect of increas- ing menu prices to offset the pay hike. To add insult to injury, the Bank of Can- ada released a December report that omi- nously predicts the new minimum wage hike could lead to 60,000 fewer jobs by 2019.   No one will argue that $11.60 isn’t a decent wage in 2018 and the minimum wage needed to rise. But, it should have been handled incrementally over a longer period of time and with greater deference to small-business owners who now bear the brunt of paying more for labour, while also balancing that against keeping their enterprises financially viable. Bumping the minimum wage to $14 an hour and to $15 next year is simply too far, too fast and ultimately in no one’s interest. Businesses, consumers and workers who will likely see far fewer employment oppor- tunities in the future will all be losers under the government’s ill-advised legislation. ouR VIEW Ontario minimum wage legislation going too far, too fast Think twice before taking a cruise Timothy macneill University of Ontario Institute of Technology letters to the editor can be sent to us via email or fax: EmaIl newsroom@durhamregion.com Fa X 905-579-2238 Send us your letters New electoral sign bylaw should pertain to all signs on city boulevards To the editor: Re: ‘Durham passes new sign bylaw’, news, durhamregion.com Really interesting reading which immediately tweaked my interest. Such a pity the same amount of con- cern is not given to the constant signs on so many street corners advertising  a vari- ety of services. These appear, and seem of no concern to anyone unless you live in the area and phone the city to ask them to be removed, since they look incredibly tacky and end up as litter. One has to wonder if there’s any con- sequences to these people, who like to spoil the look of neighbourhoods. Whatever it is, there doesn’t appear to be a deterrent. Maureen Harper Oshawa lETTER To ThE EdIToR 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 7 AP This report is courtesy of Mike Hogan, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd.. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright CP 2017 AdvertisingFeature 7 Costly mistakes that will cost you thousands when you sell your Pickering/Ajax home Ajax/Pickering - A new report has just been released which reveals 7costlymistakesthatmosthomeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell yourhomefastandforthemostamount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. 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Oshawa Fire Chief Derrick Clark said fire crews were called at roughly 8:10 a.m. on Jan. 8 to 116 Centre St. N. He confirmed that a male and female child as well as an adult woman and an adult man died in the fire. Three others were transported to hospital and were later released. Friends and family identified the victims as Lindsey Bonchek and her two children, nine-year-old Maddie and four-year-old Jack as well as Steven Macdonald. Clark said crews encountered heavy smoke and heavy fire conditions at the scene. “Our initial attack had to be from the out- side because of the heavy fire conditions and I want to point out that Oshawa Fire Services crews did an extraordinary, valiant and brave job trying to get up to the upper levels,” he said. “They knocked the fire down from the outside knowing that there’s reports of peo- ple trapped and made entry and made their way up to the upper levels of the house.” Due to the severity of the fire, Clark said at one point firefighters had to evacuate the building. He believes about 11 people lived in the house which was subdivided into at least two apartments, possibly more. The victims were found in different areas of the house, said the chief. “We removed one victim from the house, one male, who was transported with what we thought were signs of life, but that individual was pronounced at the hospital … I believe that was the child.” Firefighters battled the flames throughout the morning, at one point cutting a hole in the roof of extensively damaged house. It was extinguished in the afternoon by 2 p.m. Clark said Oshawa Fire Services, the Ontario Fire Marshall and Durham police are investigat- ing and the chief did not have information on where the fire started and whether there were working smoke alarms in the home. On Tuesday both the Durham police forensics unit and Provincial fire investigators were on scene. Clark expects a lengthy inves- tigation. “We have to look into the facts of the fire and talk to witnesses, there’s a lot of work to be done to gather all the facts of what’s hap- pened here,” he said. Several neighbours reported hearing an explosion before fire crews arrived. “We heard a loud bang and next thing you know the whole area was just covered in smoke,” said Christine Brisbois, who also reported seeing flames shooting out of the window. Clark said the fire department heard the initial reports of explosions at the scene. “As I indicated earlier our fire crews on scene encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke conditions, possibly it could have been just the fire load and the contents of the building that were being involved in the fire, but that will be part of our investigation as well with the Ontario Fire Marshall.” Susan Coutu and her son Jordan Coutu were working in the kitchen at the nearby Faith Place Seniors Apartments when Susan went out to grab something from the car. She saw grew smoke and called to her son to call 911. Jordan said he was one of several people to make the call. “As soon as I was not on the phone I ran across the street and tried to help out as much as I can, by the time I got there there were flames billowing out of most of the win- dows and we were trying our hardest to help in the situation,” he said. Jordan said a good Samaritan boosted him over the fence and they found a ladder in the backyard which they propped up against the home, he said he believes one person used it to escape. Both Susan and Jordan reported seeing people trapped in the home. “We kept telling them if you have the chil- dren just get them out as quickly as possible, if you need to throw them someone will catch them or try to facilitate as quickly as possible,” said Jordan. “I saw the gentleman at one window with flames barreling out the other window beside him and that’s when they were yelling to them about the kids and everything, at the back of the house,” added Susan. Susan threw a recycling bin to try to break in one of the windows, while Jordan and other people at the scene tried to use a piece of wood. “I felt almost totally helpless even though you’re trying to help them,” she said. “We tried our best and then the fire depart- ment and the ambulances came shortly after, they asked us all to step back and let them get to business, so everybody stepped back to let them do the best they could,” said Jordan. Both the fire chief and Oshawa Mayor John Henry expressed their condolences to the affected families. “At this time I want to offer my sincere condolences to the families, all the fami- lies involved in this, this is a tragic event and hopefully these are the types of events we want to eliminated in the future and Oshawa Fire Services is committed to working at doing that,” said Clark. “At this time I’d like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the families involved, it’s always nasty when there’s a fire, and it’s always upsetting when there’s a loss of life, to the families we pass on our deepest sympa- thies to you and as the investigation goes for- ward, we’ll be able to talk more about this,” added Henry. Friends have started GoFundMe cam- paigns to support both the Bonchek fami- lies—Lindsey Bonchek is survived by a 16-year-old son—and the Macdonald family. 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Tim Hortons is the prime example of the damage this Liberal plan inflicts on the very people it’s supposed to help and its immediate and BRUTAL. Who could accept a $2.40 raise and sacrifice a ben- efits plan to get it? Secondly, they put it out there for busi- nesses to implement with insufficient to no backup, only a phone number that nobody answers. It came due on Jan. 1. The very next day, businesses had no actual written guide in place from gov- ernment for new changes and the Lib- erals piled on a load of workplace rules/ regulations changes to deal with as well. This government has once again shown total incompetence and workers’ lives are again being devastated, not helped. Boot them out people. Rupert Cameron Whitby Wynne’s government fails again with minimum wage vote-buying plan To the editor: All of the marijuana raids in Toronto over the last few months gave the owners of those businesses a kind of false sense of security. I remember it being reported that since mari- juana is going to be legal these owners must have all thought their cases would be thrown out! I wonder what they are thinking now? Marijuana is going to be dis- pensed by the LCBO in a very strict manner. Of course the fed- eral government is going to get its cut. I also said to myself when these raids were ongoing these owners must think they are above the law! My point is that those raids were entirely lawful and whom- ever was arrested better think about their futures because I do not think that their charges will be thrown out. Ron Horner Oshawa Marijuana isn’t legal yet so everyone should be careful To the editor: After reading your editorial about new years wishes for Durham communi- ties and talking with several of the peo- ple I work with in east-end Toronto who live out here as I do in eastern Durham Region, we feel a more realistic wish for all those who must commute daily for work and the car is by far the better option. It should be the priority of those who form the next provincial government that any Durham resident who lives east of Hwy. 412 is granted free access to Hwy. 407 and connector highways 412 and 418. If anyone questions the reasoning, just turn on the Weather Network and take a look at their highway map of the GTA. It is clear that anywhere east of Yonge Street has been grossly under serviced as far as highways and other commuter routes are concerned. This point was brought home on a recent Thursday evening in early December when a truck broke down in the right lane of eastbound Hwy. 401 just before the Courtice off-ramp. It turned what is normally a 45 to 60 minute drive from Whites Road to Holt Road into two hours and 15 minutes. I recall one Friday drive home that took three-and-a-half hours from Scarborough. 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The market remained balanced in Q4, as it had corrected itself out in Q2 (April 2017) with the average selling price of $702,768. “Durham finished year end with a balanced market, which is good for both buyers and sellers,” said Roberts. Inventory of new listings in Durham increased to 711 in December 2017; this represents a 73 per cent increase from the 411 in December 2016. Roberts also reported 545 residential transactions in December 2017, up slightly from 528 in December 2016. As of January 1, 2018 the new rule of the mortgage stress test will take effect and be applied to new uninsured and insured mortgages. This stress test has been put into place to ensure that the borrower will be able to pay the loan, especially if interest rates become higher. “We are waiting to see how this test will impact buyers in the market.” Stated Roberts. 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 Follow: Durham Region Association of REALTORS® on Facebook @DurhamRENews on Twitter Durham ends 2017 with a balanced market for both buyers and sellers Technology is infiltrating every room of the house. Many new home buyers are millennials, and this tech-savvy demographic covets technological innovations. A recent survey by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent of Generation X and Y home buyers want their homes equipped with the tech capabilities they have grown accustomed to. Many of these involve smart innovations, including those that can transform one of the most private rooms in the house — the bathroom. Automated home theater rooms and Wi-Fi-enabled home security systems have become the norm, but what tech improvements are available to make the powder room more in touch with today’s digital lifestyle? 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The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 9 to 25, showcasing the world’s best ice skaters, snow boarders, bobsledders and more. And there could be no better way to get your child involved and excited than throw- ing an Olympic-themed bash. Invites are a must and always set the ini- tial tone and get the attendees excited for what is planned. Creating an invitation that resembles a gold, silver or bronze medal or the Olympic rings is a great way to get the excitement started. A party is always more fun with food but table decor and favours should never be overlooked. Plates and napkins can all be done in, of course, the classic Olympic colours, red, black, green, blue and yellow. A winning centrepiece can take first place with just a little imagination, using a trophy, the Olympic rings, figurine skaters or snow- boarders gliding down the centre of the table is sure to please hungry little athletes. Dessert, every competitor needs dessert. And our creativity can’t fail us now. Homemade doughnuts topped with Olympic coloured icing, resembling the Olympic rings, sugar cookies topped with bronze, silver or gold icing and edible glitter or a candy bar and loot bags to fill their own and take home would be the perfect finish line. After everyone is full and ready for a little competition, the kids can go for the gold in an outdoor potato sack race, a "who can build a snowman the fastest?" race or a good game of driveway hockey. Parents could also consider having the party out of the home, taking the kids to the largest toboggan hill around, the local ski resort or a skating rink. After the sporting activities, crafts or games are done, the team members could be rewarded with a gold medal for trying and participating. — Jennifer Walker, previously a reporter for Metroland Media, is now enjoying free- lance writing from home with her daughters Frankie and Finn. Supplied photo DURHAM -- Throwing an Olympic-themed party is a great way to get your child excit- ed about the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, Feb. 9 to 25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. One idea is to hold an outdoor party, including at a tobaggan hill. Connect Your Business With Our Audience! Visit Total Page Views 1,286,065 Newspage Views 732,859 Unique Visitors 355,793 Wendy Jennings wjennings@metroland.com • 905.215.0523 Sarah Casey scasey@durhamregion.com • 905.215.0512 ContaCt For new digital customers. First month only. 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To Include: Delta air compressor, Busy Bee metal cut-off saw, Honda 11HP en- gine, Makita mitre saw, radial arm saw, band saw, 10" table saw, Teco wood lathe, 230 amp welder, Ryobi planer, 3ft metal lathe, lathe parts, large tool chest, torches, work lights, grinders, drills, sprayer, gas air compressor, tile saw, bat- tery charger, routers, tow lights, approx. 100 wood clamps, Jet drill press, disc sander, dust vac, air nailer, Dewalt air tools, Impact wrenches, Makita saws all, heavy duty welder, plus many other quality tools, gold and silver jewellery, art books, oak dining suite, queen bed, art work, chesterfield.Note: These tools are from a private shop in the basement of the Estate. Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 KANTERS, Martin L. - Martin (Pa), beloved husband of Odile, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 84. Martin emigrated to Canada from Holland in 1953. He settled in Whitby, Ontario and married his late wife, Wilma. Together they built a loving family with five children, Joan (Sam), Chris (Margaret), Martin (Jennifer), Bill (Lianne) and David (predeceased by Nicole). Martin remarried in 2005 and expanded his family further with two stepchildren, Michael (Sherri) and Jason. Martin was a caring grandfather to Lindsey, Jamie, Samantha, Caitlyn, Rachel, Logan, Issa, Alycia, Cassandra, Lily, Brooke, Sophie, and Shepard. He is survived by his brother Jan and sister Christina in Holland, and loved by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was a loyal and trusted employee at General Motors for nearly forty years. Martin loved life, family, friends and enjoyed cards, pool (billiard), church and his seniors clubs. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12th, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, 905-428-8488. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Church, 21 Bayly St E., Ajax, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. For those who wish, donations in Martin's honour may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. Martin lives on in the kindness he shared, the comfort he shared, and the love he brought into each of our lives. RILEY, Donald Vernon, August 25, 1936- December 29, 2017 - It is with deep sorrow that, we sadly regret to inform you the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Donald Vernon Riley peacefully passed away in his 81st year on December 29th, 2017. Donald will be reunited in heaven with his loving wife Anna, and son Brian, and, also greatly missed by his son's Ken and Don (Candice), grand children Jonathan, Jessica and Donny, great grand child, Mileena. Intimate Celebration of life ceremony to be announced to close family members. VANDEGRAFT, Catharina - Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018. Beloved wife to Michael Vandegraft for 63 years. Predeceased by her son Eddie. Survived by her daughter in law Cheryl and grandchildren Kristy and Derek. Visitation will be held on Sunday January 7th 2018 at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, ON L1T 2Z7 (905-428-8488) from 1:00pm- 4:00pm. The service will be held in the chapel at 11am on Monday January 8th. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca ROBERTS, Margaret- Tragically passed away on Christmas morning after a short illness. Cherished mother to Adeline, Vivian, Dougie and Andrew and spouses. Her selfless positive attitude kept her going till the end. She will be sadly missed by all her relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. Loved always. 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