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Home My WebLink AboutNA2018_01_17JOIN US AT Metrolands’ new&improved29th BridalEventoftheYear! Bridal Event D U R H A M REGIO N & FASH I O N S H O W BRIDALBeautiful Beginnings Magazine www.durhambridalshow.com SundayJanuary21st,2018 11am-5pm At our new prestigious location in Oshawa OshawaGolf&curlingClub 160 Alexandra St,Oshawa,ON L1G 2C4 (Adelaide Ave.W.& Golf St.,just off of Simcoe St.N.) GIFT BAGS WITH ADMISSION REGULAR $25. SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS. On Jan. 17 th & 18 th Only!BUY NOW @ www.durhambridalshow.ca UsePROMOcode:Bride18 valued up to $200.00 GIFT BAGSINCLUDES ADMISSIONTO ATTEND! 2 for $30 BOGO EVENT! ONLY 2 DAYS TO $AVE! WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 2018 ® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy Winter/Spring 1 JOIN US AT Metrolands’ new&improved29th BridalEventoftheYear! 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See page 11 ONLINE AT Pickering council passes plan to guide recreation for next 10 years Racquetball club plans to increase membership to avoid court closure Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Racquetball members in Pickering have big plans to increase membership numbers in hopes to avoid a court closure, which is one of the recommendations of a new mas- ter plan for parks and recreation services. Despite concerns raised by residents and some councillors, the Recreation and Parks Master Plan, a 10-year guide, and Skate- board Park Strategy, were passed in principle at the Jan. 15 council meeting. Mayor Dave Ryan noted at the executive committee meeting on Jan. 8 each item will have to come before council individually before it can proceed. “Those elements can be reviewed, refined and accommo- dations can be made,” he said. See PLAYERS page 4 Ron Pietroniro / Metroland AJAX -- Terry Crisp kept his eye on the ball during a Pickleball game at the Pickering Village United Church on Jan. 12. The First Pickering Pickleball Club welcomes players of any skill level. Pickleball enthusiasts in the city are hoping for a permanent place to play the emerging sport in Pickering. The city passed its 10-year Recreation and Parks Master Plan at its Jan. 15 council meeting. JOIN US JANUARY 21ST, 2018 11AM-5PM At our new prestigious location in Oshawa Oshawa Golf & curling Club www.durhambridalshow.ca follow us 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 7 , 2 0 1 8 2 AP It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. 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Rivers are the heartbeat of the region, weaving through the major cities and the scenic rural areas with picturesque small towns,castles and farmland between them.This is an experience unlike any other, and it’s something you can truly savor on a river cruise. There are many river cruise options for you to choose from, speak to your local Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® Vacation Consultants to help you plan your next dream river cruise vacation. s et s ail in l uxury on a River Cruise (905) 619 0323 145 Kingston Rd E , Ajax www.cruiseshipcenters.com/5000023 (905) 619-0323 TICO # 50007754 www.cruiseshipcenters.com/5000023 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 Allegations against Insp. Nick Lisi adjourned to a tentative date in March Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A disciplinary tribunal for a high-ranking Durham police offi- cer accused of bullying in the workplace was adjourned just minutes after getting underway Wednesday. The hearing into allegations against Insp. Nick Lisi was adjourned to a tenta- tive date in March; no evidence was pre- sented during the brief meeting. Lisi, an inspector in Durham’s West Division, which includes Ajax and Pickering, is accused of workplace harassment, according to a complaint filed in late 2016 by a female sergeant who alleged a campaign of discrimi- nation and bullying over an extend- ed period. The abuse included mock- ing subordinates and criticizing work- place accommodations that had been made for them, according to documents examined by the Toronto Star. Sgt. Nicole Whiteway alleged Lisi rid- iculed her personal life and accused her of taking advantage of the force by seek- ing an altered schedule to address her infant son’s health concerns. Lisi told the Star the allegations are unfounded. Lisi was represented at the first appearance Wednesday by Durham police superintendent Joe Maiorano, who said the inspector was “not pre- pared to comment” at this stage of the disciplinary process. “We’re not going to try this in the media,” Maiorano said. “It’s what goes on in here that’s of primary importance.” Maiorano also wouldn’t address spec- ulation that Lisi plans to retire, a move that would effectively render the tribu- nal process moot as police act charg- es would not likely be pursued against someone who is not an active officer. “That’s not something I can comment on,” he said. “It has to do with an indi- vidual and their life plan.” Durham police superintendent Dean Bertrim, who was present for the tri- bunal Wednesday, agreed retirement would likely end disciplinary action against Lisi. “The hearing officer would release jurisdiction,” Bertrim said. The tribunal is tentatively scheduled to resume March 12. Tribunal for high-ranking Durham cop accused of workplace harassment adjourned Submitted photo DURHAM -- Durham Regional Police Service Inspector Nick Lisi is accused of harassing his subordinates. Durham police issue more than 1,100 tickets during safety blitz DURHAM — More than 1,100 traffic tickets were issued as Durham Region- al Police zoned in on motorists around schools. During the one-week safety blitz, In the Zone, police took a zero toler- ance approach around schools and community safety zones. From Jan. 8 to Jan. 12, police issued 1,144 tickets for various driving offences, including 667 speeding tickets and eight distracted driving tickets. The aim of the annual campaign is to ensure motorists notice police dur- ing the return to school following the Christmas break. 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 7 , 2 0 1 8 3 P In Motion: FREE low impact, active living program for adults 55+. Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. 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To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Grade 9 student addison Walsh awarded Medal of the Maple Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Addison Walsh is a scout with a heart that’s so big it's hard to miss, despite her humble attitude. The Grade 9 Pine Ridge Secondary School student recently won the Medal of the Maple for the work she does in the community. “She is happy and smiling all the time and it’s one of those things, if we need some help, she comes right to the front, jumps in, puts her hand up to help,” said the 7th Pickering Scout Group’s past commissioner and cur- rent alumni adviser Al Harris. The Medal of the Maple honours youth who have significantly contributed to the movement and the spirit of scouting through community service, extraordinary scouting participation and a solid system of personal values. “When she sees that something needs to be done she’s not afraid to say, ‘how can I help?’” said Harris. Harris said Addison has the ability to see a need in the community and act upon it her- self. “When I was younger I always wanted to help people, but I was always too young to volunteer at Sick Kids (hospital),” she said. So Addison did a toy drive one Christmas, and then wondered, what about the children all year around? “They need things too,” she said. She started a foundation called Scribble a couple of years ago, through which she makes up baskets or packages filled with toys, art supplies and other gifts to help bring smiles to children at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital, and delivers them every couple of months. “I usually aim for ages 0 to 16 or 17,” she said. She has a special goal of helping children with cancer have brighter stays at the hospi- tal. Addison also takes the time to visit with patients in their time of need. She’s formed friendships with many of the patients, and memorializes the ones who die. She often shares their stories on her active Facebook page, an outlet she uses to keep donors and followers up-to-date on her activities. This Christmas, Addison chose to collect gifts for two boys in need in order to brighten their holiday. “The community’s been a big help,” she said. Amberlea Presbyterian Church, various groups and organizations, and 7th Pickering Scouts, often donate to Scribble. “It’s really nice,” she said. “I like it. I like being able to make them happy.” Meredith Karpa, 7th Pickering Scout lead- er, nominated Addison for the award. “She’s been doing so much of this stuff for so long,” she said. “I’m blown away by this kid.” While all scouts are generally good kids, Karpa said Addison goes above and beyond and felt she deserved the recognition. “She’s completely genuine," she said. Addison is mostly quiet, is rarely the cen- tre of attention and genuinely wants to help whenever she can. “All I can say is there is no better person that’s worthy of this and I wish that there was more that I could give to her because she really deserves it,” said Karpa. “And I can’t wait to see what she does in the future.” Addison said she’s grateful for receiving the award. “I was not expecting to receive it and Scouts has been a big help in putting togeth- er my packages for me and I'd like to thank them," she said. "I'd also like to thank people in the community for their continuous sup- port.” Addison wants to become a pediatric nurse when she’s older. To learn more about her initiatives or to support them, search 'Scribble' on Facebook. Pickering teen wins Scouts award for work she does in community Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING -- Addison Walsh, a member of the 7th Pickering Scout Group, was pre- sented the Medal of the Maple, an award for distinguished youth service through Scouting. 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 7 , 2 0 1 8 4 P PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is planning for more Pickleball playing opportunities in its future plans for parks and recreation. Richard Sogawa taped down some tempo- rary lines inside a room at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Jan. 15. A team of volunteers led by Sogawa and David Werry prepare the temporary courts once a week due to the lack of a permanent indoor facility. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland At the Jan. 15 council meeting, he read from a staff memo that addressed concerns regarding the skate- board park, racquetball and pickleball. The plan calls for the closure of at least one of the two racquetball courts, which is used by handball, rac- quetball and wallyball (essentially indoor volleyball) players. “An aging population appreciates fall, winter and spring indoor activities in a secure, indoor environ- ment,” longtime racquetball member John Philips told the executive committee. His wife and handball player Susan Philips said Pickering has about 50 racquetball members, and at least 30 other people who are not members, but pay a court fee when they play. The city’s findings show membership has declined since 2014. Racquetball members are creating a formal com- mittee to garner new support for the sports, and have already organized its first racquetball tournament for February, sanctioned by Racquetball Ontario. Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles said at the executive committee meeting he would like to see a two-year time frame to implement the members’ plan to attract more members. In the memo read by Mayor Ryan a week later at the council meeting, staff committed to making no deci- sions about the racquetball court before 2020. “I’m disappointed again,” Susan Philips said after the meeting. “I realize that a lot of the councillors were trying to help but I think when we’re volunteering our time to make this happen, they could show good faith as well and take the recommendation out. And if we don’t do what we say we’re going to do, then re-exam- ine it later.” Another area of concern was regarding a new skate- board park. Consultants found there is a need for skate- boarding opportunities in Pickering, and the current skate park at Diana Princess of Wales Park is outdated and needs to close. The consultant’s recommendation suggests eliminating the roundabout in front of the rec complex, and to integrate the skate park into the entry- way design. Scott Loyst is a local skateboarder who has been heavily involved in the entire process, and supported the recommendation. He said skaters like the idea of the park being in a visible area for safety purposes, and said if the park is built properly, the activity is drowned out after 200 feet. “They’re not tattooed punks who just want to drink beer,” he told the executive committee. Gerry Mey, a longtime rec complex user, had spoken against the skate park in front of the rec complex. “It would stick out like a sore thumb,” said Mey, who is in his late 80s and frequents the rec complex with his wife. He said the park being in front would prevent the ready access that he has become accustomed to. Councillors did not support the recommendation either and from the memo Mayor Ryan read from, he noted the park will not be located in front of the rec complex, and new locations will be explored. The area of pickleball was also addressed in the memo. Richard Sogawa, of the 1st Pickering Pickleball Club, spoke to the executive committee about the need for more playing opportunities in the city for the growing sport. The city does offer registered pickleball programs at three locations. But Sogawa noted there are no per- manent pickleball courts available full time, all year round, indoor for drop-in play. He plays at Pickering Village United Church, which is in Ajax, and at the rec complex in the main gymnasi- um, where he comes early to tape the lines before play time begins. After, he removes them. “It’s a good place to play. We appreciate the oppor- tunity to play there. We could do better,” he said. He said the rough textured walls can be hazardous. The plan does call for delineating playing boundar- ies for pickleball on the gymnasium floor at the pro- posed Seniors’ and Youth Community Centre, which will be located in the downtown core, and at a pro- posed multi-use facility in Seaton. “Our appeal is to allow us the opportunity to use one indoor tennis court and be able to put permanent lines in place, but you can use taped lines to save costs,” Sogawa said, adding four pickleball courts can fit into one indoor tennis court. The memo said staff will start up focus group ses- sions, which will include both pickleball and tennis players, and will come up with a plan no earlier than 2019. The plan includes 77 recommendations and can be found at www.pickering.ca. Players in a pickle over lack of Pickering facilities PLAYERS from page 1 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 7 , 2 0 1 8 5 PCustomer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) pickering.ca @cityofpickering customercare@pickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time January23 PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisory Committee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm January24 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm January24 HeritagePickeringAdvisory Committee CityHall–MeetingRoom4 7:00pm January25 PickeringLibraryBoard CentralBranch 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings City Of Pickering Notice of Passing of Development Charge By-law TAKENOTICEthattheCounciloftheCorporationoftheCityofPickeringpassedDevelopmentChargeBy-lawNumber7595/17on December11,2017undersection2(1)ofthe DevelopmentChargesAct,1997,S.O.,1997c.27,asamended;and TAKENOTICEthatanypersonororganizationmayappealtotheOntarioMunicipalBoardunderSection14oftheAct,inrespect oftheDevelopmentChargeBy-law,byfilingwiththeClerkoftheCityofPickeringanoticeofappealsettingouttheobjectionto theby-lawandthereasonssupportingtheobjection.ThelastdayforappealingthebylawisJanuary22,2018.Theschedulesof developmentchargesimposedbythisbylawareasfollows: 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. 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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 Charges By-Law 7595/17 applies toall lands within the boundary of the City 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 FamilyDayEvent Monday,February19 10:00am-4:00pm Pickering RecreationComplex Swimming,skating,games,activities,crafts&more! 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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 7 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP I believe deeply in this outstanding region where we all live and learn. Durham boasts thriving cities, towns and villages, diverse landscapes, and limitless potential and opportunity. Our region is also home to three world-class post-secondary education institutions each offering something unique and spe- cial to learners of all ages. As a longtime Durham resident and employee, and a strong advocate for our growing region, I think it’s important for students across our communities (and their families) to really understand the many benefits of studying close to home, just like I did ... a number of years ago at Trent University. Local students have access to a world-class education, right in their own backyard, something worth rec- ognizing and celebrating. First, consider the financial benefits. A post-secondary degree or diploma is a smart investment. It’s also one that comes with some cost. Living at home while at university or college can mean signifi- cant savings. Further savings can be found through scholarships and bursaries. At a university like Trent — which happens to be ranked No. 1 in Canada for scholar- ships and bursaries — those are apprecia- ble financial incentives and savings. Staying home to study also offers many more advantages, in addition to financial savings. At Trent, the No. 1 undergraduate university in Ontario, students have access to the best professors who care about stu- dents and their academic journey; unpar- alleled real-world learning experienc- es that prepare graduates for success in any career; a welcoming and supportive community; and numerous opportuni- ties to get involved and make the univer- sity experience transformational. I saw this first-hand as a psychology student at Trent, and now as a proud alumnus, attending events, working with the board, and through the many opportunities I have had to meet and interact with Trent University students and graduates here in our community. For students itching for an adventure outside of the Durham region, there are many opportunities for exploration as well, even while staying close to home. Study abroad, exchange programs, sum- mer field courses in a new country, inter- national placements and internships, or volunteer options in every corner of the world — just a few of the examples of how students studying in our region can take their education global, expanding their worldview along the way. I currently serve on the board of direc- tors at Trent University, am a past chair of the board for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), and the Durham College board, and have (and continue to) serve on other community organizations in the region. Through these experiences, and many others, I can tell you that Durham offers a welcoming com- munity that local students will learn to appreciate through an entirely new lens. For the local student, there are so many experiences to be uncovered at Trent, and the other world-class educational institu- tions in our region. Visit these institutions’ websites, tour the campuses, speak with students and alumni — discover your next greatest journey. — Garry Cubitt has worked with the Region of Durham since its formation, becoming chief administrative officer (CAO) in 1993. For more than 46 years he has served the public sector, beginning his career as a social worker after he completed his undergraduate degree at Trent University and his postgraduate at the University of Toronto. He currently serves on the board of governors at Trent. column ouR VIEW A terrible albeit preventable tragedy in Oshawa last week should serve as a sober- ing reminder to all of us that working smoke alarms are an absolute must in every dwell- ing in Durham Region. Last Monday, a fire at 116 Centre St. N. — which investigators determined had originated on the main level in the kitch- en area — claimed the lives of Lindsey Bonchek and her children, nine-year-old Maddie and four-year-old Jack and neigh- bour Steven Macdonald, who also lived in the divided house. Macdonald was active- ly attempting to help others escape the fire before becoming trapped in the burning building. The Ontario Fire Marshal investigation into the tragic circumstances that led to the fire revealed a piece of disheartening, frus- trating news. Although there was wiring in the house used in the installation of smoke alarms, investigators said there wasn’t a single working smoke alarm in the home — one that might have provided a warn- ing and perhaps precious seconds to allow some or all of the victims to escape the burning building. The knowledge that something so trag- ic was also so preventable shook Rick Der- stroff, fire investigations supervisor for the Ontario Fire Marshal, to his core at a press conference. “It makes it even worse when you have young children involved, so there’s going to be an empty desk at school,” said Derstroff, who was visibly shaken when delivering the news. In the interests of averting more pre- ventable deaths, Oshawa Fire Services is challenging all homeowners, landlords and tenants to test their smoke alarms and then share the challenge on social media using #MySmokeAlarmWorks. It’s the law that all landlords and home- owners have working smoke alarms on every level of their home and outside all sleeping areas, as well as working carbon monoxide alarms. “Working smoke alarms save lives,” said Oshawa fire Chief Derrick Clark. “For as lit- tle as $20, the cost of a smoke/carbon mon- oxide alarm is one of the best investments you can make to keep your family safe.” If you haven’t already done so, go home; check your smoke detectors to make sure they work. Don’t wait. Doing so just might save your life and those of your family members. If the deadly, tragic events of Jan. 8 don’t move you to action to ensure there are working smoke alarms on every level of your home, then surely nothing will. ouR VIEW Working smoke alarms are absolutely essential in Durham dwellings World-class educational opportunities in our backyard Garry cubitt Trent University Send us your letters How to submit a letter to the editor: Email newsroom@durhamregion.com Fa X 905-579-2238 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 7 , 2 0 1 8 7 AP Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Imagine The Perfect Night Out Herongate Barn Dinner TheatreHerongate Barn Dinner Theatre Historic Victory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto. Try our Fresh Salad Bar & mouth- watering Desserts, Herongate treats you to award-winning gourmet home cooking withevery show! Choose fromDelicious Roast Beef, Savory Chicken or Divine Vegetarian offerings or try some of everything!Imagine the perfect Christmas gift! An open ticket to laughter! 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A few simple calculations shows that the difference in take home pay from the initial $11.40 per hour to the new mini- mum wage of $14, based on a 40-hour work week, is only $51.97. Meanwhile, the increased amount of income tax paid to both levels of govern- ment on that higher income is $52.03. So in other words, our governments benefit more than does the worker. Perhaps a lowering of the Ontario tax rate, in combination with the increased minimum wage by Wynne and her gov- ernment would have given lower income workers the additional income they need and deserve. “She giveth and yet she taketh away.” Premier Wynne, thanks for nothing. Steven Clift Whitby Resident won’t forget water rate hikes come election time To the editor: Re: Water rates I’d like to know what the Region of Dur- ham’s commissioner of finance, Jim Clapp, is getting at when he noted, “Typical rates for water and what taxpayers pay for other utili- ties such as $1,042 for natural gas, $1,289 for hydro, $2,711 for cellphone cable and inter- net and $6,060 for car maintenance.” What does any of that have to do with water rates? Sounds like a Premier Kathleen Wynne-style comment to justify another rate/tax attack on us all. Pure fudge! The region’s collected surpluses since chair Roger Anderson took office. They aren’t a private business, and proper con- duct should reflect that by returning those surpluses to us. Our infrastructure is not the same age as Toronto's! It reminds me of the boss ordering all departments to spend all their budgeted funds before the pending budget arrives or you’ll get less next time around. As for Ajax Coun. Colleen Jordon, who made the lamest excuse possible, “It com- pares favourably to others and other utili- ties.” I’m noting this stuff and names for the coming election. Rupert Cameron Whitby Be clear on who gets what and why To the editor: Re: ‘Seniors do not receive fewer benefits than refugees and immigrants’, letters, Jan. 4 A few comments regarding Ellen Logan’s letter. 1. Canada Pension Plan benefits must be earned and are determined by how much is contributed and how many years are put in. Poorly paid and precariously employed workers, among others, receive much less than the maximum. The average monthly amount paid out in 2017 was $642.92. 2. Seniors receive OAS and, if they qualify, GIS, only after a lifetime of work. 3. Immigrants (not refugees) do not receive any benefits, financial or otherwise. In my time, immigrants did not receive one cent and I am not aware of any change. They had to prove they had enough money to keep going for at least six months. 4. Immigrants (not refugees) do not quali- fy for OHIP for six months. If they need treat- ment, they must pay. 5. Subsidized long-term care, medical equipment, prescription medication and “free” home care services — again, only after a lifetime of work. Yes, there is a humanitarian dimension to refugees and, yes, we need people to keep our economy going when we retire, but let’s be clear on who gets what and why. Maurice Simms Whitby Much confusion surrounding bus lanes in Durham To the editor: The Region of Durham, supported by the province, has done a great job adding bus lanes for the needs of today and the future. What we need now is a robust public awareness campaign to help educate all users of these lanes, drivers, cyclists and transit operators, on how they best use them safely and lawfully. There is clearly confusion now, so let’s go that extra mile for the safety and enjoy- ment of everyone. John Randolph Pickering LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. 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Details of the Whitby mom’s death — and her tumultuous relationship with Mat- thew Coussons, the man who stabbed her to death in June 2016 — were read into the court record on Thursday, Jan. 11, when Coussons pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Prosecutor Michael Hill presented a nar- rative that described Coussons, who was 29 at the time of the killing, as a jealous and controlling man who alternated between expressions of affection and menacing threats toward the 25-year-old Bennett. “Ms. Bennett said she loved Mr. Cous- sons, but did not like his jealousy,” Hill said. Police reviewed more than 15,000 texts between Coussons and Bennett, among them communications that revealed Cous- sons to be suspicious and prone to bouts of rage. “I’m gonna have to stab you,” Coussons wrote in one text. “He assured her he was not joking and called her names,” Hill said. A man with a lengthy record for violent offences, Coussons had been declared a danger- ous offender and was under a long-term supervision order, with terms that he reside at a Toronto halfway house and refrain from drinking alcohol, Hill said. In 2016, those conditions were altered to allow Coussons overnight visits with Ben- nett at her home in Whitby, court heard. “Mr. Coussons was exercising an over- night pass when he murdered Ms. Bennett,” Hill said. On June 24, 2016, Coussons met Bennett in Whitby and they bought a 40-ounce bot- tle of vodka, court heard. They spent part of the evening at the home of Coussons’ moth- er, who was a neighbour of Bennett’s on Eric Clarke Drive. Coussons left to put Ben- nett’s infant son to bed while Bennett stayed behind. In the few minutes they were apart, Coussons sent Bennett dozens of texts, most of them “drunken gibberish,” Hill said. When Bennett returned home, an angry Coussons accused her of cheating on him and struck her in the face with a backhand slap, causing her to cry, according to the facts read into the record. Coussons went to the kitchen, grabbed a serrated knife and attacked Bennett. “As he was stabbing her, he told her he was sorry,” Hill said. Later, when Coussons recounted the killing, “He remembered Ms. Bennett saying, ‘I’m sorry, I didn’t cheat on you. I love you. Let’s not fight,’” said Hill. “And then she died.” Coussons took pictures of him- self with Bennett’s body, then covered her with a blanket, showered and fell asleep. In the morning, he dropped the child off at his sister’s house and went to the Durham police station in downtown Oshawa, where he confessed to the killing. 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One reader, a 34-year-old colleague at the Star, actually, wrote to Q & Ache saying she had just discovered that she sees the world dif- ferent than others: rather than seeing her surroundings in crisp, clear images, she sees them as tiny, fuzzy dots in minute, con- stant motion — just like static racing across an old, analog television screen. “I see this way and had no idea everyone else didn’t see this way,” she wrote. She asked the Star to find out what causes her condition and what she can do about it. She wanted to know: “Will it get worse?” Before we talk about that, it’s important to note that this condition, known as Visual Snow Syndrome, has just been coming onto eye doctor’s radars. Since it is rare — or, ophthalmologists rare- ly see it or know they’re seeing it — it has been under-diagnosed or simply missed as a diagnosis until now, according to oph- thalmologist Yasser Khan, an eye surgeon at William Osler Health System, associate pro- fessor at Hamilton’s McMaster University and lecturer at the University of Toronto. The newly named syndrome, called VS Syndrome for brevity, is something patients usually only complain about when it’s accompanied by other symptoms, Khan said. While some patients may have distress because they see this way, most patients, such as my colleague, may not even know something is amiss. “We will live with a lot,” Khan said. “People could get used to it. Or learn to ignore it.” Aside from patients not necessarily men- tioning to doctors that they see this way, another problem with diagnosing VS Syn- drome, Khan said, is that standard eye exams, certain brain scans and other tests don’t pick it up. Patients who do report seeing static or fuzziness are probably viewed as having completely normal vision. But, Khan said, there has been some research that has given some insight into the phenomenon. Those who have Visual Snow Syndrome see the world as moving dots. (David Coo- per / Toronto Star) Recent studies using Positron Emission Tomography, a test that allows scientists to watch brain cells operating in real time, shows that certain neurons in patients with VS Syndrome are hyperexcited. These overactive neurons, Khan said, are located in a tiny area of the brain called the lingual gyrus, which is located in a portion of the brain near the back of the head. This supplementary visual cortex, as it is called, is close to the primary visual cortex, a site that processes light into images, Khan said. The supplementary visual cortex is where higher order visual functions, such as depth perception, are manufactured. But research is still in its infancy, so no one knows why these neurons are all worked up or what causes them to act this way, Khan said. “We don’t know what underpins it.” The good news, he said, is that when peo- ple do complain of seeing the world in fuzzy, dynamic dots, there is now criteria for a diagnosis. First, Khan said, doctors must rule out other possible causes of such a condition, such as an eye disease, brain tumour, trau- ma, or the use of hallucinogenic drugs. If none of that exists, VS Syndrome can be diagnosed if the fuzzy vision has lasted for at least three months, is continuous and associated with at least two of the following symptoms: • Palinopsia: When patients see “after images” of objects, like a street sign, for instance, which lingers after it’s no lon- ger in our visual field. • Entopic phenomena: These include floaters, bits of collagen that break off from the eye and swirl in the retina, cast- ing shadows on what we see. • Photophobia: Sensitivity to bright light. • Nyctalopia: Impaired or decreased night vision. Often, Khan said, those who complain of vision plagued by fuzziness and static say they’ve seen this way for as long as they can remember. While VS Syndrome is something that evolves gradually rather than appears sud- denly, it can arise when people are in their 20s, Khan said. One study from 2014 has shown that 59 per cent of patients who report visual snow also suffer from migraines, he said, and migraines may be associated with worsening of the condition. Otherwise, Khan said, the condition may remain the same. There’s no evidence to Visual Snow: seeing the world as if it is a static-filled, analog TV See THREE page 13 New Year’s resolution quiz Yes, January, 2018 is half over but some people are still worried about their New Year’s resolutions. What do you want out of 2018? Some- times it’s hard to pin down what we want and desire in the coming year. Do you want to save for a house? Eat better? Quit smoking? Travel? If you are still having troubling deter- mining what your New Year’s Resolu- tion should be, take this quiz to narrow it down! 1. What’s for dinner? a) A kale salad with a light vinaigrette and kombucha to drink b) An aged Kobe steak with a glass of Burgundy from France c) You’re in the mood for Ethiopian tonight. 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Set your reading list for the year using an app like GoodReads, with a goal for the number of books you’ll devour in 2018. Fast. If losing weight tops your resolutions list each year, consider fasting. In The Obesity Code, Dr. Jason Fung explains how fasting — from skipping breakfast to medically- supervised fasts of a week or longer — are key to cracking the weight loss code. If you need help achieving a healthy weight, this book may be just what the doctor ordered. Sleep. A good night’s sleep is one of the top two factors that influences happiness (the other is great sex). Sleep boosts mood and libido, helps establish a healthy weight and decreases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Get a minimum of six hours nightly. Try white noise or an eye mask, eliminate evening caffeine and stay off your smartphone and tablet before bed as they emit blue light which keeps your brain alert. Try yoga. The Cochrane Collaboration, medi- cine’s data-crunching machine, recently released a series shining light on yoga’s positive health effects. Yoga improves heart health indica- tors, like blood pressure and cholesterol, quality of life and mental health in can- cer patients, and symptoms of low-back pain and asthma. Try a local studio or free online series. Choose a goal and be consistent. It takes 66 days for a new habit to stick. Then, once your first is complete, tackle another with the same dedication. 2018 may be your best year yet. --- Dr. Jessica Ross practises medicine in Port Perry. Send her your health and life- style questions through Facebook @Doc- torJessicaRoss or www.drjessicaross.com. Dr. Jessica Ross Guest columnist Three kinds of medications for VS Syndrome suggest it gets worse with age. Unfortunately, there is no cure, Khan said. But it’s early days. For now, Khan says ophthalmologists have been treating VS Syndrome — or at least try- ing to control or lessen its symptoms — with three types of medications. The first, an anticonvulsant called phenyl- triazine, is used to inhibit excited cells. The other two are antihypertensive drugs, vera- pamil and diamox. They change blood flow to the brain to prevent migraines. Other treatments, especially for those with light sensitivity, could include wearing sun- glasses inside and outside. It’s hard to estimate how many people have this syndrome, he said, because if patients don’t have other symptoms along with their static vision, they may not complain of any- thing to their ophthalmologist. He said that raising awareness, among the public and eye doctors, will help with diag- nosing this rare condition. THREE from page 11 In addition, full paying customers will receive a valuable coupon sheet with great savings offered exclusively to our customers by local advertisers. 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If you don’t need to head to the hospital, we encourage you to check ahead of time with your family doctor or clinic for hours of operation and knowing where the near- est urgent care or walk-in clinic is located. If there’s an emergency, don’t hesitate to come to the hospital or call 911. Q: How busy are the emergency depart- ments over the holidays? A: Our physicians and nurses can see about 300 people in a single day in the Oshawa Emergency Department, about 100 in Bowmanville and 170 patients at Ajax Pickering Hospital, which is an increase of about 25 per cent in each emer- gency department. Q: The holiday season is a peak time for flu cases in the emergency. Why are there more cases of influenza during this time of year? Should people come to the hospital if they have or suspect they have influenza? 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