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Home My WebLink AboutNA2018_01_24® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy WEDNESDAYJANUARY 24, 2018 Pickering asks Durham Region Transit for changes to accessible services Residents with disabilities looking for better service, more flexibility, says accessibility coordinator Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Better cus- tomer service is one of the improvements the Pickering accessibility advisory com- mittee and Pickering council would like to see regarding Dur- ham Region Transit’s treatment of people with disabilities and seniors. Having been endorsed by council, a letter will be sent to Durham regional council- lors asking them to collectively explore with DRT opportunities to improve its policies, proce- dures and practices to align itself better with values of the Ontar- io Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). See PICKERING page 3 Metroland file photo PICKERING — The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee and Pickering council would like to see some initiatives taken in order to improve customer service when it comes to seniors and people with disabilities who use Durham Region Transit. newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SOUP’S ON Yes, there’s soup for you during National Soup Month This frosty Canadian winter is in full swing and doesn’t seem to be easing up on us anytime soon. But, you know what they say: when life gives you a blustery, cold day, enjoy a warm bowl of soup! Recipes and more, page 14 ONLINE AT Ajax PickeringNews Advertiser Spring 2018 Sunday, February 25, 2018 Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres., Ajax • 11 am to 4 pm 1822 Whites Rd. 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A female staff member who intervened in the scuffle and another student also sustained stab wounds that were not life- threatening, police said. In all four people were injured during the altercation, one seriously. Early reports from the scene indicated two people had been injured. Investigators gained more information after speaking to the teen who was taken to hospital. A 16-year-old female student is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and weapons offences. A 16-year- old male student and a 17-year-old girl, both from Pickering, are charged with assault. The identities of the accused are pro- tected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 27 th 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 Three teens now charged after fight that led to stabbings at Pickering’s Pine Ridge Secondary School Colin Williamson photo PICKERING – Three teens are in custody after four people were stabbed, including a staff member, at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering on Jan. 17. Alcohol possible factor in Ajax crash AJAX – Alcohol may have been a factor in a roll-over crash early Friday in Ajax that left a driver seriously injured, police said. The 22-year-old driver was ejected from his Mazda 3 after the vehicle went out of control while traveling north on Harwood Avenue and slammed into a concrete light pole at about 1:14 a.m. Jan. 19, Durham police said. The driver was found lying on the roadway while the vehicle came to rest on the lawn of a nearby residence, police said. The Ajax man was taken to a Toron- to trauma centre, where he was listed in serious but stable condition as of Friday morning. The roadway was closed for several hours as evidence was gathered. Police said Friday morning it’s believed alcohol was a factor in the crash. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 3 Pinside January 24, 2018 Pressrun 54,400 / 28 pages editorial / 6 Real estate / pullout section Focus on Food and Wine / 14 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. “We think that in Durham Region the other municipalities are likely having other concerns arise,” said Pickering accessibility coordinator Tim Higgins. “I know that to be true. It would probably be helpful to have a group discussion with the other municipali- ties and with Durham Region Transit and talk about customer service and how we see that as changing for the better going forward.” DRT general manager Vincent Patterson said it works with accessible committees and with lower-tier municipalities on an ongo- ing basis. “We’re all in this together pursu- ing the same objectives, removing (barriers) and making the transportation part as conve- nient as possible for everyone,” he said. Higgins said the committee would appre- ciate more flexibility in DRT’s services. “Flexibility about providing accommoda- tions for disability is something they seem to struggle with,” he said. “They’re often looking for the grand solution, the one design that is going to work for everybody and treats every- body equally. But in accessibility, it’s more about thinking of providing outcomes that provide the same outcome or equity, not treating everyone the same and hoping that works.” Patterson said transit options range from conventional routes to specialized services to taxi service. “They have access to any and all of those depending on all of their needs and their abilities,” he said. “Instead of pigeonholing you into specific services, we want to open mobility options for you to have access to.” Users must apply for specialized ser- vice. Whether a personal care attendant is required is based on an application process as well. The committee would like methods for providing service or support for people with invisible disabilities such as autism. Committee member Dan Hughes runs an adult day program in Pickering, Enhanced Day Program Inc., and has found clients are dropping out due to transit dilemmas. “We’re one of the only agencies in the GTA that doesn’t turn people away,” he said. He said paying a worker to accompa- ny clients can be quite expensive for them. Although the worker rides for free with the passenger they are accommodating, they have to find their own way back, which he said is expensive and inconvenient. He would like to see a specialized transit service with a social worker on board. “I have probably about 50 families that would sign up right now,” he said, adding they would also pay extra fees for a service like this. The committee asks for enhancements to driver role definitions, training for tran- sit employees and quality standards with respect to accessible taxi services. Hughes has found the taxi service is unre- liable and often unsafe. “It’s something new every day, it seems like,” he said. Taxis are contracted out and Patterson said “the company is liable and account- able to us for performance standards that we expect from them. Their employees are trained to carry the customers in a safe man- ner and a reliable and courteous manner.” However, he said he takes complaints seriously. “It’s always been an ongoing effort for us to keep improving how we address removing barriers for people with disabilities because that is really the essence of the AODA. It’s to make people equally open to travel options. That’s always an ongoing thing.” Higgins said people have complained about not receiving responses when they have called with complaints to DRT and this is another area that needs to be visited. Patterson said the appeals committee from 2016 to 2017 has dropped to one third, and has not had any appeals for the last six months in 2017. DRT has addressed a concern that the committee had with seniors having to walk through a parking lot at East Shore Com- munity Centre. It’s based on a program York Region Transit offers, which is an on-demand service. In a pilot project running until April, the bus will come to pick the seniors up from the centre and bring them to the bus hub on Pickering Parkway. The committee wants people with dis- abilities to be able to get on with their day the best way they can. “The real focus for this is on customer ser- vice,” said Hughes. “And trying to get Dur- ham Region Transit to realize they do pro- vide a customer service, and there needs to be changes.” Pickering wants improved public transit for those with disabilities Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Dan Hughes, playing basketball with Mark Savory, runs Enhanced Day Program in Pickering, which is for people with all types of cognitive disabilities. 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Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP Send us your letters How to submit a letter to the editor: Email newsroom@durhamregion.com Fa X 905-579-2238 column ouR VIEW It was so heartbreaking, so needless and so very tragic. A kindergartener in Toronto was killed when a vehicle without a driver rolled for- ward pinning her and her father against their car last Monday. The accident that occurred at her school took the life of Cami- la Torcato, 5, and injured her father. The lit- tle girl who had fought so hard to beat can- cer that entered her life at age two had just returned to school in September. It’s a tragedy no parent should have to bear, especially in light of that fact the acci- dent could and should have been prevent- ed. Her death should serve as a remind- er that safety should be paramount in and around schools, especially in school park- ing lots and the streets around schools where vehicles and students intersect. Police officers will tell you there’s no such thing as an accident on the roads and in school zones; they are all situations that can be averted when safety takes prece- dence over impatience. The situation that unfolded in Toron- to most certainly could happen in Dur- ham Region. When there are cars and chil- dren converging with the confined space of a school parking lot and in the safety zones surrounding schools where there are speeding and inattentive drivers, it’s a reci- pe for just that kind of tragedy. Let’s be honest, the evidence as it relates to Durham drivers within school safety zones is, to put it kindly, abysmal. A recently concluded safety blitz con- ducted by Durham regional police around school zones for a one-week period this month revealed the level of indifference by Durham drivers toward safety. Between Jan. 8 to 12, Durham police issued 1,144 tickets for various driving offences, includ- ing 667 speeding tickets and eight distract- ed driving tickets. The conduct of Durham drivers was even worse during a four-day blitz of school safety zones last September with the start of school across the region. Between Sept. 5 and 8, 2017, a total of 1,386 tickets were issued, the majority -- 809 -- for speeding, police said. In addition, officers issued 89 tickets for stop sign violations, 33 for care- less driving, 21 for seatbelt infractions and 28 for distracted driving. In September of 2016, the result was even worse for Durham police, with more than 1,500 tickets issued for various driving infractions around school zones. When Durham residents flout the law and continue with unsafe driving practices in school zones, it opens up the possibil- ity for a senseless tragedy to occur. We owe it to our children to ensure they get to and from school safely. ouR VIEW Let’s not have a Toronto tragedy happen at Durham schools Artificial Intelligence — A 60-year-young ‘overnight sensation’ mike Sparling Durham College 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 7 AP This report is courtesy of Mike Hogan, Salesperson, Re/max Rouge River Realty. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright CP(2017) AdvertisingFeature Where to turn when your Home doesn’t sell Ajax/Pickering- If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason your home did not sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality,your home may have been one of the more desirable propertiesfor sale. 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Letters to the editor Letter writer’s minimum wage math didn’t add up To the editor: Re: ‘Minimum wage hike amounts to lit- tle for low-income workers’ letter, Jan. 17 I don’t know how Steven Clift arrived at his figure of a net take-home of only $51.97, based on an hourly wage increase of $2.60 of the new Ontario minimum wage from $11.40 to $14 and on a 40-hour work week. $2.60 x 40 = $104 gross increase per week, as he correctly calculated ($51.97 + $52.03). But the maximum deductions (taxes and others) for a person earning $560 per week ($14.00 x 40) are no more than approximately 28 per cent. So his net take-home would be approximately $75 ($74.86) per week more, or $300 per month — a substantial increase for a person with that low of an income and in my opinion well deserved. Klaus Schumann Pickering Senior’s claims about refugees, immigrants ‘incredulous’, says reader To the editor: Re: ‘Seniors’ lives matter too’ I returned home for the holidays, hor- rified to see a letter called “Seniors’ lives matter too” in the paper. After getting over the initial shock of the oblivious headline, I moved on to incredulously take in some of the claims made by Lynne Hart. Despite what Ms. Hart would have everyone believe, the government is not “handing over” money to immigrants and refugees at the expense of seniors. It is clear that Ms. Hart has been exposed to some very popular fake news that has spread over the past few years. Several viral social media posts and emails made the claim that government-assisted refu- gees get more income support and ben- efits than Canadian pensioners. This became such a popular sentiment that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has had to respond. There is a FAQ, on their website “Do government-assisted refugees get more income support and benefits than Cana- dian pensioners do?” The answer? “No. Refugees do not get more financial help from the federal gov- ernment than Canadian pensioners.” Well, there you go. Everyone can put down their pitchforks. We all know seniors tendencies to send spam and chain emails, and social media posts. Instead of letting these false claims slide, we need to teach our seniors media literacy skills that will allow them to dif- ferentiate from real and fake news. It terrifies me that the editors at this publication wouldn’t take the time to fact check such egregious claims like “They get housing allowances, all prescription drugs (not just partial), all dental cover- age and many more incentives.” That is simply not true. The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) “provides limited, temporary coverage of health- care benefits.” Note the words, “limited” and “temporary”. It is absurd to think that the most vulnerable people in our soci- ety are using the government to live lavish lifestyles full of braces and Hepatitis vac- cines. After IFHP, refugees and immigrants are covered by provincial health care plans like any other Canadian. They do not get prescription drug and dental cov- erage. It is fair to say that seniors deserve more assistance from the government. But it is wrong to ask for this while dimin- ishing immigrants, refugees and welfare recipients. Mitch Jackson Burketon Station Reader doesn’t trust the Liberals To the editor: It is hard to understand why so many Canadians are more worried about the president of the United States than they are about Ontario and Canada. Ontario is run by a socialist regime that only cares about securing votes, being elected to save their pay, privileges, power and spending unlimited amounts of money to achieve their goal. Just check the record. June 7, 2018 will become the day when Ontarians become liberated from the red machine to hopefully elect a party we could trust providing they prove worthy of our trust. This will not be easy for any other party to achieve. Politicians’ deceptions continue to rise. Who can we truly trust? One thing is for sure, it is not the Liber- als. Pierre Cliche Newcastle Out with ‘illness’ and in with ‘injury’ for our first responders To the editor: There have been numerous fatalities over the past two weeks due to crashes, fires, homicides and other unfortunate events throughout the GTA. It begs the question, how do our first responders manage and process the traumatic imag- es they encounter on a day-to-day basis? Everybody sees it, but it is only our first responders who deal with these inci- dents first hand. With that in mind, it is not surpris- ing the highest number of post trau- matic stress injuries occur within this demographic of our society. And yet, there continues to be a stigma surround- ing these brave men and women forc- ing them to stay in the dark about their injuries. Because they are always helping us, perhaps we can help them by elimi- nating the stigma surrounding mental health issues. For example, it is time society no lon- ger refers to this conditions as men- tal health illnesses but as mental health injuries because that is what they are, injuries. It is as if you sprained your ankle, it affects everyone differently. You may have to limp for a bit but once you rest, take care of it, and massage the sprain it will heal. Or if it is more intense, you may have to go to the hospital and see a doctor or a physiotherapist who can help you with treating the sprain. Either way, the sprain is still an injury, right? Same with your mental health, once it goes under immense amounts of stress, it gets injured, not ill. Thus, you might have to rest and massage the issue or go see a doctor who can help and guide one in the right direction. There is no stigma around an ankle sprain, so why is there stigma around a mental sprain? It is time to end the stig- ma and bring forth the resources that can make everyone in society more knowl- edgeable of these issues because in the case of mental health and mental injury, ignorance is not bliss. Rhiannon McAlinden Whitby 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 8 AP Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Imagine The Perfect Night Out Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre No imagination required because it’s all right here! 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Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r @ n e w s d u r h a m Fo l l o w u s o n T w i t t e r Agreement signed is first of its kind in Ontario Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham College has become the first post-secondary school in Ontario to sign a memorandum of under- standing with a cannabis education service. The college has teamed up with Grow- Wise Health to integrate cannabis content into existing programs and create new can- nabis-centred professional development courses. Debbie Johnston, dean of the School of Continuing Education at Durham College, says there is “tremendous” employment potential in the cannabis field, with ninefold growth expected over the next two years. “The whole purpose of doing this is to get people ready to move into that industry and get those great jobs,” she says. Medical cannabis is already a $130 million industry in Canada, with more than 50,000 prescribed patients. GrowWise Health will act as a “subject matter expert” in the agreement with Dur- ham College. In addition to paving the way for more cannabis content, the memorandum of understanding will allow Durham College to offer student work placements with can- nabis industry partners and identify applied research opportunities. GrowWise president Adam Saperia says the company offers a much-needed service by providing education on medical cannabis to physicians and patients. He explains it as “filling the role of the pharmacist,” noting GrowWise educators have worked with thousands of patients to explain the different strains of cannabis as well as dosing, different modes of cannabis consumption, side effects and safety. “There are a lot of questions,” Saperia says. “People using it recreationally don’t get this kind of knowledge from their, for lack of a bet- ter word, dealer.” In November 2017, Durham College launched its first cannabis course, the two- day intensive Medical Cannabis Fundamen- tals for Business Professionals, in collabora- tion with GrowWise. The course, which is the first of its kind to be offered by a college in Ontario, looks at regulatory and legal considerations, ethical issues, clinical concepts, and cultivation and quality control fundamentals. Johnston says it is attracting “a lot of inter- est.” The college’s next course will focus on health-care providers such as nurses, social services workers and therapists who want to learn more about what cannabis is, how it works in the body and the new regulatory framework. Johnston says offering cannabis courses in a continuing education setting means peo- ple who are already working can add canna- bis knowledge to their skill set, in a way that’s convenient. “We wanted to make the courses as acces- sible as possible,” she says. Those who complete a cannabis continu- ing education course at Durham College will receive a “badge,” an electronic credential that can be added to a LinkedIn page, online resume or social media page. Durham College teams up with cannabis education service to offer new courses It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 27 th 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 The Rotary Club of Ajax used hockey equipment drive held this past Saturday at the Ajax Main Library was an over-whelming success! Three commercial vans packed with equipment were delivered to the rallying point in Etobicoke. The new and used gear will be delivered to First Nations communities in Northern Ontario and across the country. The Rotary Club of Ajax thanks everyone who donated equipment and clothing and those who supported the drive including the News Advertiser, KX96, Pickering Minor Hockey, the Oshawa Generals and dozens of local businesses and organizations for their support. Ajax Rotary especially thanks McEachnie Funeral Home in Ajax for the donation of the use of the vans. Pictured here earlier in the day are (L-R) volunteer Ives Mazzarolo, Rotarians Donna Bright, Bruce Green and Dick Briscoe and new equipment contributor Tim Walsh. Want to be part of these events? Join rotary at ajaxrotary.org Photo credit: Paul Taalman – Ajax Rotarian. Advertisement Shay Conroy photo OSHAWA -- Sarah Medel of GrowWise Health, left, with Debbie Johnson, Durham College’s Dean of Continuing Education, outside the classroom where a Medical Cannabis Fundamentals for Business class was ongoing and being led by instructor Amber Johnson. Me t r o l a n D Du r h a M real estate Press Run 162,050 January 24, 2018 *Independently Owned & Operated OPEN H O U S E SAT&SUN,JANUARY 27 &28,2-4PM WHERE:2520SecretoDr.,Oshawa PRICE:$785,000 DETAILS:Ifyouareinthemarketfora4bdrmhomeinNorth OshawathisOpenHouseisnottobemissed!This2yearnew,all brickhomehasOver$80,000inupgradesw/aGourmetKit,Hrdwd &PorcelainFlrs,9ftceilings&8ftdoors,professionallypainted, windowcoveringsthroughout,fencedyrd,C/A...THELISTGOESON! VisitALLABOUTHOMESonFBandcomebythisweekendforatour. 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Broker 21 242322 282726 302529 1 3 65 742 8 1311 15 16 19 2012181417 for more information go to www.torontozoo.com &www.angelasesthetics.ca 109 Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 COLDWELL BANKER R.M.R. IS HOME TO: BradfordSoles Sales Representative Each office is independently owned and operated. R.M.R. REALESTATE, Brokerage Joe Bolahood is pleased to announce that Bradford Soles has joined Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (CB RMR). Bradford will be based at our office at 179 King St. E., Oshawa. Bradford’s ideal client is an informed one who understands the value he can bring to the table for them. Bradford says “First time home buyers have an exciting journey to make, achieving their goal of home ownership. Older clients downsizing can be relieved that I will work diligently for them to make the transition as easy as possible.” He chose to join Coldwell Banker RMR to be on a team that cares and treats people like family. It’s that kind of thinking and action he will extend to his clients, assisting them in realizing the dream of home ownership and educating them in the process, benefits (and pitfalls) of owning their own little piece of paradise. He hopes to grow into a person that can negotiate the path for buyers to become owners and owners to achieve their desires when trading in real estate. Whether it is downsizing, upgrading, investing, flipping or renting he is always willing to learn more and upgrade his skills as new technology and energy efficient systems are being introduced. He also has a passion for science and technology and how they can help. He was a volunteer on the 407 committee and acted as the chairperson for 5 years when the path for the 407 was being chosen by MTO and the Region. He worked extensively with the Clarington planning department and municipal government. He has lived and worked in Clarington for 27 years and contributes as a part time fire fighter. Bradford made the decision to join CB RMR because it provides the leading training platform in the industry and has the most innovative marketing and technology backed by a world-class support system. Bradford’s clients will now be offered the complete resources of Canada’s premier full service real estate organization, including Ultimate Service®, a unique customer satisfaction program that has consistently earned a 98% satisfaction rating for over 20 years. Bradford is now part of CB RMR’s 42 year tradition of Leadership serving the Eastern GTA including Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland with more than 150 Realtors and employees in 9 offices. For all your real estate needs, locally or anywhere in the world, call Bradford - he can be reached toll free at 1-888-472-2767, 905-728-9414 or at jbsoleman@hotmail.com. JOHN SHEWCHUK* SaleSrepreSentative 905.623.3393 jshewchuk@royallepage.ca COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS YARD SPACE! 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You really can’t know a neighbourhood until you’ve walked its streets at several different times of day. Get a feel for the level of traffic and noise, decide if you’re okay with it. See how the streets feel. Are they lit enough at night? Would it be nice to go for a run through your neighbourhood? Make sure you visit each of your candidate neighbourhoods. Search the stats. While you hunt at street level, make sure you take your research to a bird’s-eye view at the same time. You would be amazed at the kinds of things you can learn about a neighbourhood just from its census data. How old are people there? How many kids are in the neighbourhood? How many people are home owners? How much are the average monthly costs to live there? What languages are spoken in the neighbourhood? Combine your research with your street-level hunting and you’ll soon find yourself walking through the perfect neighbourhood for you and your family. 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One location is Toronto, but that includes the proposal by Toronto Global. The Ajax and Pickering sites were part of the Toronto Global proposal. The Ajax site is on Salem Road, north of Kingston Road, while the Pickering site is along Highway 407. “I am proud that of 238 bids, we are the only site in Canada to have made the Top 20 short list,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “This reaf- firms our exceptional value proposition as a vibrant, engaged, and livable communi- ty where businesses want to relocate to and grow.” A statement from Toronto Global noted, “On behalf of all the mayors and chairs of the Toronto Region, and our partners in Waterloo Region and Guelph, we are thrilled that our bid to attract Amazon’s HQ2 will be moving to the next stage in the selection process. We were proud to submit our proposal alongside some of the most competitive and dynamic Canadian communities, who helped to high- light the great range of advantages we offer as a country. We are even more honoured to be selected as the only Canadian location to move forward in this competition.” Toronto is the only Canadian city named among the finalists. Amazon said the second headquarters would cost $5 billion and create 50,000 high- paying jobs. The 20 finalists are: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Indianapo- lis; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; Phil- adelphia; Toronto; Washington; Pittsburgh; Raleigh, N.C.; Nashville, Tenn.; Newark, N.J.; Columbus, Ohio. Also listed are Northern Virginia and Montgomery County in Mary- land. The company said it will announce the site later this year. It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 27 th The 20 finalists for Amazon’s HQ2, including the Toronto Global bid. amazon.com photo 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 Nominations open for outstanding Durham College alumni DURHAM — Durham College is now accepting nominations for its Alumni of Distinction award, which recognizes graduates who make extraordinary con- tributions to society while also achieving career success. “We are incredibly lucky to have more than 82,000 alumni representing the col- lege across the globe,” says Durham Col- lege president Don Lovisa. “This award is our opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work they are doing profes- sionally and personally, while also high- lighting their achievements.” Since 1990, 101 alumni have received the Alumni of Distinction honour. These include Brent Lessard and Debbie Low, who are also Premier’s Award winners, as well Phil Pritchard, who was a Premier’s Award nominee. Nominations are due by Friday, March 9 at 5 p.m. Visit www.durhamcollege.ca/alumni- ofdistinction to download the nomina- tion form. Completed forms can be mailed to: Durham College Alumni Office, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ont., L1H 7K4. The awards will be presented at Dur- ham College’s spring convocation in June. Lakeridge Health launches annual membership drive OSHAWA — Lakeridge Health has launched its annual membership campaign for the 2018-2019 calendar year. Members can vote at the hospital system’s annual general meeting and the $10 mem- bership fee supports hospital volunteer orga- nizations. Current hospital volunteers do not have to pay the membership fee. “Great things happen every day at Lak- eridge Health and becoming a member is a terrific way to show support for your commu- nity hospital,” said Lakeridge president and CEO Matthew Anderson. To become a member, visit www.lak- eridgehealth.on.ca and click the membership button to fill out an application. The deadline for application fees is Feb. 28. Matthew Anderson 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 14 AP Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY A great idea for National Soup Month This frosty Canadian winter is in full swing and doesn’t seem to be easing up on us any time soon. But you know what they say: when life gives you a blustery cold day, enjoy a warm bowl of soup. OK, maybe that’s my own personal mantra, but it is National Soup Month after all. So go ahead, indulge. Here are a few good reasons to: For your health With the right ingredients, soup has the potential to be both a tasty and healthy meal. Toss in your favourite veggies, use low-fat protein options and cut down on the sodium. A good hearty broth doesn’t need too much embellishment to still be delicious. For your cold symptoms Unfortunately, January also marks a high point for the relentless cold and flu season, but a nice hot soup can help ease congestion. Soups also keep you hydrated and adding certain ingredi- ents, like fresh ginger and turmeric, can significantly reduce inflammation. For your waistline The high water content in soup makes it a filling meal choice, without tacking on all the extra calories (unless you want to, of course). For your leftovers Leftovers can be so boring (and unap- petizing) by the time the next day rolls around. If you find you have last night’s dinner looking sad and dry in the fridge, you can add all desired ingredients to a soup stock for a fresh, new meal. Here is a mushroom soup recipe from our own chef Matt Ness. Classic Cream of Mushroom Soup Put down the can opener. Go ahead. Just put it back in the drawer. There, now that we are all on the same page ... A heart-warming soup is a crucial mainstay in your frozen repertoire. This from-scratch classic is no exception, and is always a must when we are stocking the freezer in our house. It has the ability to make you stop talking for a moment, and wash away any chills from a grey fall day or a snowy winter’s night. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 4 (3 litres) 2 lbs sliced mushrooms, fresh (cremini if possible) 1/3 cup unsalted butter 1/2 red onion, diced Splash of white wine, or brandy (optional) 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 6 cups chicken stock, or water 1/2 cup 35 per cent cream 10 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1. In a large soup pot, melt butter over high heat. Cook mushrooms with a bit of salt and pepper until all of the natural juices come out. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes to real- ly intensify the mushroom flavour. Add in onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Deglaze the pan with the wine or brandy (if using) and scrape up any bits that have formed on the bottom. Stir in flour and cook for about 3 minutes. 3. Tie the thyme and the bay leaves together with twine and add to pot to be easily removed later. 4. Add in all other liquid ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a strong simmer and cook for 35-40 minutes. 5. Remove herb bundle and transfer soup to a blender. Puree until smooth. 6. Check seasoning and adjust as need- ed. 7. Serve immediately with some crusty bread, or freeze for later use. TIP: Try multiplying the recipe to make large batches for stocking the freezer. Soup’s on with a classic recipe Supplied photo DURHAM -- Classic Cream of Mushroom Soup is the perfect meal for a cold Canadian winter. Luncheons and dinners Thursday, January 25 Robbie burns Luncheon 12 p.m. 3 p.m. Faith united Church, 1778 Nash rd., Clarington. Come join us for our popular robbie Burns Luncheon! 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Champagne wine became famous for several reasons: Reims Cathedral was chosen to crown successive kings of France. Champagne’s location hap- pened to be geographically within easy access of major markets and its wine was highly favoured by some popes. Until the 17th century champagne was a ‘still’ wine and sparkling champagne was frowned on. Champagne’s cool climate and early onset of cold temperatures made it almost impossible for wine to com- pletely ferment, allowing unfermented yeast to be left within bottles of wine. When temperatures began to warm up — so did the yeast. The result was a resurgence of fermentation, with many ‘flying’ corks and exploding bottles. Dom Pérignon may be credited for discovering the sparkler but it was the 16th century monks of Saint Hilaire at Limoux in Languedoc (South-Western France) who seem to be the first to pro- duce a sparkler. Also before Dom Pérignon, an English- man, Christopher Merrett, documented the addition of sugar to still wine to ini- tiate a secondary fermentation. Perignon refined the making of clear still wine from various grapes and experimented with blending tech- niques. He did succeed in making spar- kling wine in the late 17th century. It was also in the 17th century that English bottle makers developed bottles that could withstand high inside pres- sure. The secondary fermentation left an unsightly deposit which needed to be expelled. In the 19th century the Widow Clicquot invented an easy way to entice the fermentation deposits toward the top end of the bottle for eventual remov- al by creating inverted V-shaped desks with holes to place bottles in. They held a large number of bottles which would be turned a quarter turn every day and remain in place (called ‘remauge’ or ‘riddling’). 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It’s also one of my favourite things she makes. It’s a thick, juicy patty with a hint of sweetness and a tinge of soy sauce that shows an entirely different side of Japanese cooking. Japanese hamburgers, or “hambagu,” are part of a category of western-influ- enced Japanese cuisine called Yoshoku. This style of food dates back to the late 19th century, when Emperor Meiji became a fan of European ideals and promoted the consumption of western food. Other examples of Yoshoku dishes include spaghetti with cod roe, curry, katsu (fried meat cutlets) and omelettes stuffed with fried rice. Hambagu is essentially a hamburger without the bun, and is commonly eaten in Japanese households and there are even restaurants that specialize in the dish in Japan. There are countless recipe variations, but at its core the patty is a combination of ground beef and pork mixed with fine- ly chopped or grated onion (think of its American cousin, the Salisbury steak). In lieu of a bun, hambagu is typical- ly served with rice, steamed or sautéed vegetables or mashed potatoes. While mom serves her hambagu plain (she argues it’s flavourful enough, and I agree), most recipes add a thick, tangy sauce made of a combination of ketchup and Worcestershire, plus other ingredi- ents such as red wine or stock. I included an optional recipe for a simple sauce for home cooks who want to try it. You can also top the patties with plain steak sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, grated diakon, a fried egg, or trust my mom and keep it plain. (Thanks mom). Mom’s Japanese-Style Hambagu My mom prefers the saltier, deeper fla- vour of dark Chinese soy sauce but you can substitute an equal amount of light- er-tasting Japanese soy sauce or light Chinese soy sauce. Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to a month, or refriger- ated for one or two days. For single din- ers I recommend cooking them all at once and saving the extras for tomor- row’s lunch. 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef 1/4 lb (113g) ground pork 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch 1 small yellow onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup) 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp (35 mL) dark Chinese soy sauce 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or vegetable oil Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning), optional In a large bowl, using your hands, mix together beef and pork. Add sugar, corn- starch, onion and soy sauce. Continue to mix vigorously until mixture becomes a firm ball with a slightly elastic texture. Shape meat into 4 evenly sized patties 1/2-inch in thickness. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned, 3 to 4 minutes each side, and no longer pink in middle. Garnish with furikake, if using. Makes 2 servings. 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Log on to: durhamregion.com To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 and let one of our professional advisors help you. 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 2 4 , 2 0 1 8 19 AP ONLINE ONLY ESTATE COLLECTOR AUCTION- ANTIQUES- COLLECTABLES - Beginning Saturday January 27th - 9am - Closing Tuesday January 30th - 7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS-LINDSAY / LINDSAY SALES ARENA at 2140 Little Britain Rd - Selling several local estates, 1000's of interesting and unique items, antique & modern furniture, cast sewing base table, Gingerbread clock, excellent glass & china, Royal Doulton figurines, porcelain birds, silver serving dishes, silverware & case, Birks Sterling silver, Jewelry, coins, collectable record albums, Comics - all vintages, vintage toys, Buddy L, Mar Toys, Louis Marx & Co, tin ride-on train & fire trucks, Texaco toy tanker truck, tin Bi plane, model trains & accessories, vintage Dinky toys, mechanical banks, Piggy banks, NASCAR collectables, Earnhardt, cars, displays, NASCAR train set, Star Trek collectables, paintings, prints, Inuit carvings, signed Hoselton Goose sculpture, Sports cards, Hockey cards, Montreal Canadiens poster pictures, collectables, books, oil lamps, lanterns, framed advertising, Pepsi crates, Pepsi push bar, signs, thermometer, milk bottles, antique radios, telephones, Violin, horn, bugle, harmonicas, hand tools, cast iron collectables, crates, hand & power tools, drill press, antique hay cars, cast iron implement seats, antique wrenches, oil cans, lightning rods, vintage auto rad caps, Studebaker collectables, partial early list, over 2000 interesting and hard to find items, Note: closing Tuesday - 7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31st: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge Home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Bedroom suite, pine blanket box, drop leaf table, washstand, waterfall dresser, fern stand, lanterns, iron kettle, wash set, antique bottles and jars, antique glassware, jewellery, artwork, tools, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday January 26 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Peterborough home plus others - bakers table - 7 hoop back chairs - 3pc reclining chesterfield set - 4 oak chairs - settee - what not stand - pb chairs - Discovery recumbent bike - Schwinn Force exercise center - Milwaukee deep cut band saw - Mastercraft 8" drill press - Stihl 026 chainsaw - Craftsman self propelled lawnmower - Mastercraft 10.5 HP snowblower - Craftsman 5.5HP rototiller - Danby bar fridge - Masterchef bbq - Kenmore stove (nat. gas) - Electrolux side by side fridge - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for updates go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium) - open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am ESTATE AUCTIONSunday January 28, 2018 9:00 am(viewing 8:00 am) Located in Orono on Mill Pond Road. Watch for signs. Auction Features: Articles from Past to Present and from a Scarborough Estate including: Furniture Glass & China, Household Effects. Something for One & All. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor/ MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 1-800-363-6799 l (cell) 905-718-6602 ONLINE ONLY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT / TOOL AUCTION - Beginning Friday January 26th - 9am- Closing Thursday February 1st - 7pm selling assets surplus to the needs at the property ofBDS LIMITED, 2527 NAGLE RD. BALTIMORE K9A 4K8 - welders/gen set, Honda 5000W generator, industrial sandblaster, safety equipment, Surveyors transits, concrete testing equipment, Kelly Screed System, Wacker concrete vibrator, Sullair concrete chippers, drill presses, table saw, impact wrenches, hammer drills, Chop & concrete saws, Stihl chain saws, hand tools, utility truck cap, outboard motors, NOTE: closing Thursday-7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/ catalogue/ terms/ preview/ pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com ADAMS, Basil - Basil passed on Jan 2, 2018 in his 74th year. Basil was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Dwaine Adams, and will be forever remembered by his son Brad, daughter-in-law Pat, grand daughters Riley and Shannon and great grand daughter Emery. Per Basil's request, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Parker, Lisa Jean In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister, mother, aunt and great aunt. Missed by so many friends. You left us a year ago but we think of you every day. Forever, your family. TONKS, Ronnie It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ronnie on January 14, 2018 at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital at the age of 70. Loving companion to Sherrie Welsh. Proud brother to Marie and Peter. Predeceased by brothers Donnie, Eddie, Walter, George Jr., his parents George Sr. and Kate and predeceased by Franny. He will also be remembered by his extended family and friends. Visitation will take place at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Saturday January 27, 2018 from 2-3 p.m. Memorial Service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Notice - Salem United Church Cemetery - License No. 3267068-1 Salem United Church Cemetery has submitted by-laws to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Any interested parties may contact Allan Jones at telephone 905-427-0598 for information, or to make copies. By- laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied, by appointment, at Salem United Church, 3570 Salem Road, City of Pickering. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority of Ontario 647-483-2645 or 1-844-493-6356. News Advertiser Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: Circulation Manager News Advertiser 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 6N8 Will be received until 12 noon on Friday, January 26th, 2018. Contract commencing, Wednesday January 31st, 2018. To deliver flyers and other products to dispatched drop locations in Ajax and Pickering area on Wed/Thurs Afternoons Small vehicle & Cell Phone required. Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 For more information email: sthompson@durhamregion.com Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. Valentines Bazaar Unique Craft & Vendor Show 111 Hunt Street - Ajax Legion Hall Saturday, January 27th 10-4pm Free Admission, Raffle Table, Refreshment Sale, Kids Activity Table Call 416-409-8165 for more details Announcements TendersT Shows & Bazaars S Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms available from Jan 15th1-bdrm from $1099+parking2-bdrm from $1299+parking,3-bedrooms from $1399+parking. Call 905-683-5322 Articlesfor SaleA HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com Announcements TendersT Shows & Bazaars S Articles for SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve289.274.5759CarpetDeals.ca CarsC 2011 CHEVY Equinox LT $7495. 2011 Hyundai Accent $3495. 2010 Dodge G.Caravan SE $4195. 2010 Chevy Equinox LT $3995. 2009 Dodge Journey SXT $4495. 2009 Toyota Matrix XR $3495. 2009 Ford Escape XLT $2495. 2008 Saturn Astra XR $5495. 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT $2995. 2007 Subaru Forester $1995. 2006 Pontiac Vibe $3495. 2005 Volvo S40 $3495. 2005 Lincoln LS $3995. 2005 Toyota Corolla Sport $2495. 2004 Cadillac Deville $2495. 2004 Pontiac Montana $1495. 2004 Toyota Sienna CE $3495. 2004 Chevy Epica LS $2495. 2003 BMW 325i $1995. 2002 Lexus RX300 $2495. AMBER MOTORS 3120 Danforth Avenue www.ambermotors.ca OVER 60 VEHICLES IN STOCK! Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! 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