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Metroland durham Region Media opposed ban Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM – A judge has dismissed a motion by a man charged with the murder of his wife to have a sweeping publication ban imposed on the trial of his co-accused. In a ruling released Wednesday, Jan. 24, Superior Court Justice Alex Sosna said the ban sought by David Knight was too broad, and expressed confidence that jurors will make findings in his upcoming trial based on the evidence they hear, rather than reports in the media. “Jurors must be credited for being able to distinguish between admissible and inadmissible uses of evidence and to follow the trial judge’s instructions,” Sosna said. Knight is charged with first-degree mur- der, conspiracy to commit murder and arson in connection with the Sept. 15, 2014 death of his wife, Carmela Knight. Car- mela’s body was found in the burned-out garage of the couple’s home on Pebble- stone Crescent in Pickering. Facing the same charges is Graham MacDonald. The Crown alleges MacDon- ald and Knight conspired to commit the killing. Macdonald’s trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 30; Knight’s trial is anticipated to begin in October. Knight’s lawyer, Marco Sciarra, brought an application to prohibit reporting on the entirety of MacDonald’s trial – including the eventual verdict – that would apply until the end of Knight’s trial. Sciarra argued publication of evidence from MacDonald’s trial might create a bias among prospective jurors, potentially affecting Knight’s right to a fair trial. The application was opposed by Metro- land Durham Region Media Group. Met- roland lawyer Ryder Gilliland argued that imposing a ban on the entirety of MacDon- ald’s trial was extreme, and that other mea- sures, including vetting potential jurors and instructing the panel on evidence they ought to consider, could ensure Knight’s right to a fair trial. Gilliland argued that imposing an all- encompassing ban on a trial would be “unprecedented” and counter to the prin- ciple of transparency in the justice system. In his ruling Sosna agreed. “Mere publi- cation of facts is insufficient to grant a pub- lication ban,” he said. Jurors are routinely instructed to ignore media coverage and to judge the case before them solely on evidence presented at trial, Sosna noted. The judge expressed confidence in “the ability of persons select- ed as jurors to follow their oaths, to follow the instructions of trial judges and to judge the case on the evidence given in court and not on any other considerations.” In the same ruling Sosna vacated a pre- vious publication ban imposed on the sen- tencing of David Knight’s brother, Mathew Knight, who in 2017 pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact to murder. Mathew Knight, who had been in cus- tody since his arrest in September of 2015, was sentenced to time served and two years probation. Judge rejects publication ban motion in Pickering murder trial Metroland file photo / submitted photo (inset) PICKERING -- Superior Court Justice Alex Sosna ruled against a motion to have a sweeping publication ban on the trial of one of the men accused in the murder of Carmela Knight. 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Ce n t r e f o r Bilingual services now availableCentre For Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in Ajax Dr. David Direnfeld, Psychologist 905.427.2007 Bilingual services available It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 27 th Durham trustees say they weren’t in loop after school stabbings newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham New DDSB Traumatic Response Policy and Procedure approved, officials pledge to improve trustee communication Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — In the wake of two stabbings in less than a week involving Durham District School Board students, trustees say they need to be in the loop when a traumatic event unfolds at a local school. On Jan. 11, Maxwell Heights Secondary School student Neveithan Baskaran was stabbed to death at a plaza near the Oshawa school, and on Jan. 17 several students and a staff member were stabbed at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering. At the board’s Jan. 22 meeting, Pickering trust- ee Chris Braney pointed to the recent Pine Ridge incident as well as a February 2016 stabbing at Dunbarton High School, saying Pickering parents call him “in a panic,” and that he has no informa- tion from the school board. “My frustration is … more and more these days I find that myself and my colleagues are becom- ing figureheads,” he said. “We have to be part of the equa- tion.” Other trustees echoed his concerns. The DDSB currently contacts the board chair when there is a traumatic event — a motion from Braney to include trustees was passed at the Jan. 22 meeting. “There are some commu- nication issues that must be addressed … I promise you that I will address it,” DDSB director of education Lisa Millar said at the meeting. Trustees approved a new Traumatic Response Policy and Procedure on Jan. 22, with officials not- ing the DDSB is one of very few boards to have such a detailed document. It was initiated in response to the February 2016 stab- bing at Dunbarton, which saw a 15-year-old girl armed with two knives, slash and stab people in the school hallway, injuring five students and two staff members. The new policy and procedure includes checklists for administrators to follow in the event of a traumatic event, the roles and responsibilities of key board and school staff, a sample letter for parents, sample media state- ments and tips to help teachers lead a classroom discus- sion after a trauma. The document also out- lines common behaviour that children and teens may exhibit after a trauma, and provides contact infor- mation for local communi- ty supports and crisis ser- vices. Student trustee Sharuka Selliah, who attends Max- well Heights Secondary School, said students found the board’s response to the Jan. 11 stabbing “very help- ful.” DDSB superintendent Richard Kennelly called the board’s response to the Maxwell Heights incident “quite good,” noting that a “mini debrief” was done afterwards, with school board staff compiling pages of notes on how to improve even further. Chris BraneyLisa Millar News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Regional Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0527 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 6 AP LETTER TO THE EDITOR No matter what the season, no matter what the weather Durham Region’s conservation areas are filled with people enjoying the great outdoors. When you think about it what can’t you do in these areas? Wintertime provides any num- ber of outdoor recreational activities such as snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Sum- mertime activities include picnicking, hiking, kayaking and every child’s favourite pastime — feeding the birds and cute little chipmunks. What can’t you do in conservation areas? Hunt. That may sound obvious but believe it or not it happened earlier this month in Whit- by’s Lynde Shores. Evidence was uncovered of a deer having been killed and hauled away inside the conservation area. On the morning of Jan. 4, a conservation officer from the ministry of natural resources and forestry’s (MNRF) Aurora office and the ministry’s canine unit attended Lynde Shores, acting on a complaint from an employee of CLOCA (Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area). “The complaint was that there was evi- dence of a deer being killed in the conserva- tion area,” said MNRF conservation officer Phillip Russell. Responsible hunters know the laws. They have to in order to get licences to hunt. But even if the person or persons who killed this deer at Lynde Shores didn’t know, all they had to do was look at the signs posted — no hunt- ing allowed. These signs are posted in every conser- vation area across Durham Region includ- ing Crow’s Pass, Heber Down, Purple Woods, Enniskillen, Long Sault, Stephen’s Gulch and Hampton Conservation areas are some of the other areas under the watch of CLOCA. Hunting is also strictly forbidden on all Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) owned and/or operated properties, which includes Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area in Pickering, East Duffins Headwaters in Uxbridge, and Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax. Think of the dangers this hunter or hunt- ers put park-goers in by hunting this deer. Nobody wants to be enjoying a walk only to be mistaken for a deer and shot. They’re lucky only the deer was killed. Gord Geissberger, marketing and com- munications co-ordinator for CLOCA, is not aware of any other recent incidents of hunting in CLOCA’s conservation areas. “It’s pretty much a very isolated incident. Our staff is always going around keeping an eye open,” he said. For that we are grateful. Conservation areas such as Lynde Shores are meant to be enjoyed in peaceful tranquility. They are not to be used for hunting, wild parties or any- thing else that could bring harm to the parks themselves or the animals that live there. OUR VIEW Hunting should never occur in conservation areas cOLUmn I’ve been reading lately about the Earth’s ironically named ‘Blue Zones.’ These are particular regions of the world where people seem to live much happier and longer lives than anywhere else. I had thought I lived in a Blue Zone … until it started to snow … and snow … and snow. Now, I’m fairly certain I live in a White Zone. Although, after an hour or two of cursing and shovelling, the air around me becomes a Blue Zone. At any rate, in an effort to discover some magical longevity pill, researchers have gone to great pains to identify the things common to all of the zones, to find out what it is these modern-day Methuselahs are doing that the rest of us aren’t. The list, as it turns out, is fairly predictable. These folks, largely, eat good, fresh food including plenty of vegeta- bles, and get lots of sun and gentle exercise. All well and good but I’ve seen lots of people do all of that and still drop dead on a tread- mill at 55. No, the big one, the thing that contains the real fountain of youth, at least to my mind, is something that the people on the island of Okinawa, a Blue Zone, call ikigai. Loosely translated, it means ‘a reason to get up in the morning.’ Inevitably this ikigai takes the form of friends, family and being valued. These are the things that really fuel us, that fire our spirit, that flame within us that truly gives us life and animates us. And you don’t need to read a book to understand this. Ask yourself when you have felt most alive in your days here. Unquestionably they will have been times when you were fully engaged in this life. When you were surrounded with friends and loved ones, when you had purpose and when you felt that you somehow mattered to people. When we are parents of young children, most of us feel this ikigai keenly. I remember having untold amounts of energy, passion and love when my boys were little. Every time they looked at me, I knew exactly why I was here. Our ikigai changes as we move through life and at times it’s a little elusive, but it is always there if we’re still willing to look for it. It can be as monumental as a new busi- ness project or as simply satisfying as having someone’s hand to hold throughout the day. As I’ve said, I don’t happen to live within a Blue Zone, but it occurs to me that with a little work, we can create our own portable Blue Zones. We can make our little world and wherever we travel within it, a Blue Zone. Because we take our happiness and our health and our ikigai, with us. — Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Living in Blue Zones and ikigai neil crone Enter Laughing Commuter patiently waits for the day when the TTC extends its reach into Durham region To the editor: The TTC subway was recently extended into Vaughn region. The next extension will be into Richmond Hill, followed by Bramp- ton. The Toronto Relief Line, which is so des- perately needed also has to be built. The regional connection with the subway from west of Toronto is direct to Kipling Sta- tion. I never hear a word about a line to Dur- ham region. The best thing we have is the Pulse 900 which connects to the TTC at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). To reach the subway I then have to take a TTC bus to the Scarborough Town Center (STC) then the Light Rail to Kennedy Station, or go by TTC bus straight to Kennedy subway. Either way takes a long time, it also means making one or two changes. The Scarborough subway will eventually be extended, a little east but mostly north to the STC. In which decade that will happen, is still to be determined, and yes I will still be taking an additional long bus ride into Dur- ham Region. This is the perfect argument for the GTA having one transit authority that will offer equal service to all GTA residents. Peter Daley 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 7 AP CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF RECOGNIZING IMMIGRANT ACHIEVERS Do you know an inspiring immigrant who has made a positive impact in Canada? Recognize and celebrate their achievements by nominating them for this coveted national award by Feb 27,2018. 2018 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Visit canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25 Title sponsor:Presented by:Media sponsors: Look up in the night sky next Wednesday, Jan. 31 Blue moon, super moon, blood moon. And to top it off, a lunar eclipse. How’s that for a reason to get out and gaze in wonder at the night sky next Wednesday? Our faith- ful planetary partner started 2018 quite neatly for us with a full moon on New Year’s Day. It happened to be a super moon — closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit, so looking bigger and brighter than usual as it peeked over the horizon and then climbed up the sky. Doing it again on Jan. 31 makes for a blue moon — two full moons in a month, relatively rare, happening every two- and-a-half years or so. This one, too, will be a super moon, just 358,994 kilometres away from us out there in space, com- pared to an average distance of 384,400 km, or 405,696 km when it’s farthest away. The blood moon is a special position- ing thing that we won’t get to see in the Durham region. But if you happen to be visiting Western Canada, Alaska, Austra- lia, Southeast Asia, China, Russia or Mon- golia next week, you’ll be in luck. A total lunar eclipse will be visible as Earth slips between the moon and the sun, tempo- rarily blocking the light streaming from that great gaseous star, the centre of our solar system, and leaving the moon in our shadow. For an hour or so that pock- marked rock one-quarter the size of our home planet should turn a deep red, illu- minated by light passing through Earth’s atmosphere, which scatters the green-to- violet wavelengths lots more than the red ones. High drama in the heavens! Everyone left at home here in Durham will get to see a partial lunar eclipse — better than nothing! — starting at 5:51 a.m. on Wednesday morning and lasting on into dawn. Fingers crossed that skies will be clear. But if they aren’t, and we miss that lunar extravaganza, there are other stel- lar happenings to look for in the weeks to come. The giant planet Jupiter, 317.8 times the mass of Earth, is brilliant now in the southeast before dawn. On Feb. 7 the waning moon will come near it, cre- ating quite a photo op for camera buffs. Saturn and Mars come into play as well, dancing close to Jupiter and the moon. Beautiful Venus has been out of the picture for a while, passing behind the sun, but will reappear as the evening star, blazing brightly, in February. And meanwhile, silent and spectacular, high overhead, an octagon of high-magnitude stars are shining: Aldebaran and Betel- geuse, Procyon and Rigel, Castor, Pollux, Sirius and Capella. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks. net or 905-725-2116. — Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. OpiniOn Look up and be amazed by the blue moon The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney Metroland file photo DURHAM -- A blue moon -- two full moons in a month -- will illuminate Durham on Jan. 31. Columnist Margaret Carney will be among those gazing up into the sky that night. DURHAM — New funding has been announced for residential supports for adults with developmental disabilities in Clarington, Oshawa and North Durham. The Ontario government is invest- ing in improving existing living spaces and creating more capacity, helping to reduce wait-lists for residential services and supports across the province. Community Living Oshawa/Clar- ington is receiving over $215,000 and Community Living Durham North over $100,000 in funding for their projects to increase capacity and improve over- all site conditions, which support adults with developmental disabilities. This funding, delivered through the Multi- Year Residential Planning Strategy, will help approximately 66 people with developmental disabilities. “I’ve seen the difference that these local agencies make and I know that this investment will really impact the lives of the people being served,” Durham MPP Granville Anderson said in a statement issued on Wednesday, Jan. 17. “Today’s announcement means that we can con- tinue to make strides in supporting peo- ple with developmental disabilities with critical residential services.” Expanding residential supports for adults with developmental disabilities will provide more people with an acces- sible, safe and comfortable home and connect them to health and social ser- vices. 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I don’t know all that children are being taught these days in school or what they’re receiving through the example and words of politicians, but if the hijab hoax is any indication those leading are failing them miserably. On Friday, Jan. 12 an 11-year-old Muslim girl said she was attacked twice by a man with scissors who tried to cut her hijab as she walked to school. This story spread like wildfire, receiving local, national and even international attention after the school contacted the media. By the way, when does that ever happen and what happened to shielding the identity of those under age? But it caught the attention of the prime minister, premier and mayor of Toronto, all chiming in as if from the same choir with the prime minister saying, “My heart goes out to the young girl who was attacked, seemingly for her religion.” Meanwhile the investigation hadn’t even been completed yet, but the prime minister was already eluding that this could be a hate crime. This fits his mes- sage regarding Islamophobia, which does exist, even if it is man-made. But it doesn’t even compare to hate crimes against Jewish people. According to Sta- tistics Canada, they received the most reported attacks by far in 2016, but they’re not trending. Now after the Toronto police had the sad task of bursting everyone’s bubble the following Monday, you could have heard a pin drop. After the Toronto Dis- trict School Board and all three levels of government felt the need to jump the gun and drag us into this drama, they now downplayed it with one-liners about the girl’s safety. “I join all Ontarians in being thankful and relieved this assault did not take place,” said Premier Kathleen Wynne. Are you kidding me? Unacceptable! The family has since issued a state- ment apologizing to Canadians. But it would have been wise to have brought her back before the cameras, have her give an account for the lie and let her take owner- ship for what she had a hand in because her character is at stake and a precedent should have been set to counteract the one that initiated everything. An apology isn’t precedent-setting. They’re a dime a dozen in Canada. But I guess we’re teach- ing others that that’s what we do here. As for the politicians, if a lie from a child could solicit such a response, what else are they falling for and bringing us down in with them? — Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com The hijab hoax: a child shall lead them OpiniOn Renae Jarrett Guest columnist Board hears main structure complete at new Ajax school DURHAM — A new report says construc- tion of the Durham District School Board’s new schools and school improvements is moving along on track. A report that went to the board’s Jan. 22 meeting says the main structure of a new elementary school at Formosa Drive and Turnerbury Avenue in Ajax is complete, with mechanical and electrical rough-ins under- way. First floor walls are in progress for anoth- er new elementary school at Northern Danc- er Drive and Bridle Avenue in Oshawa, with foundations, site service, parking lot and bus loop complete. Both new elementary schools are slated to open in September 2018. The report says a tender is scheduled to go out this month for another new elementary school in north Oshawa, which will open in September 2019. Tenders have been received for an addi- tion and renovations at Eastdale CVI in Oshawa, permits are in place and construc- tion is starting. Foundations are nearing completion for an addition at McLaughlin CVI in Oshawa, and exterior concrete block installation is underway. 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Oshawa Golf & Curling Club - Monday Jan. 29 6:30pm-8pm Support Groups & Education Workshops Available Volunteer with us!Ask us about our many volunteer opportunities! Breakfast Club -Starts February 13, Eggsmart, Whitby Shores, 617 Victoria St W 9:30am-11am 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 10 AP Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — An investiga- tion is currently underway after evidence found at Lynde Shores Conservation Area indicated a deer was hunted in the popular Whitby spot earlier this month. Lynde Shores is a popular wil- derness spot for children and ani- mal lovers to feed the birds, and witness the array of wildlife that lives there. The conservation area pro- vides habitat for nesting birds and acts as an important stopover point for waterfowl and shore- birds migrating along Lake Ontar- io. It’s not a place for hunting, which is stated on the sign enter- ing the conservation area. In fact, the activity is illegal at Lynde Shores and in any conserva- tion area within the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s (CLOCA's) jurisdiction. Crow’s Pass, Heber Down, Purple Woods, Enniskillen, Long Sault, Stephen’s Gulch and Hampton Conservation Areas are some of the other areas under the watch of CLOCA. Hunting is also strictly forbid- den on all Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) owned and/or operated properties, which includes Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek Conserva- tion Area in Pickering, East Duf- fins Headwaters in Uxbridge, and Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax. On the morning of Jan. 4, a conservation officer from the ministry of natural resources and forestry’s (MNRF) Aurora office and the ministry’s canine unit attended Lynde Shores, acting on a complaint from an employee of CLOCA. “The complaint was that there was evidence of a deer being killed in the conservation area,” said MNRF conservation officer Phillip Russell. The evidence, found in an area known to be frequented by pho- tographers and outdoor enthusi- asts, showed a white-tailed deer was killed along the Chickadee walking trail and dragged back to a vehicle on Eastbourne Beach Road. It is believed the deer was killed between the evening on Jan. 3 and early morning on Jan. 4. “It’s a significant area with outdoor enthusiasts,” said Rus- sell. “There’s a lot of people who frequent that area and it’s upset- ting for a lot of people. And it is significant in terms of a threat to resources if someone is taking deer out of the conservation area. We’re definitely interested in catching someone (committing) these resource violations.” Hunting is legal in designated rural areas of Durham, but laws vary depending on location. Gord Geissberger, marketing and communications co-ordina- tor for CLOCA, is not aware of any other recent incidents of hunting in CLOCA's conservation areas. “It’s pretty much a very iso- lated incident. Our staff is always going around keeping an eye open,” he said. Although people are invited to enjoy CLOCA's conservation areas, there are some rules they should follow, in order to keep conservation the key element of these properties. Geissberger said it’s best to stick to the trail system when vis- iting CLOCA’s conservation areas. “They’ll be safe and it protects the habitat for the wildlife,” he said. Lynde Shores has a reputa- tion as being a place to feed wild- life, but there is only one type of animal that visitors should hand seeds to. “We really like to encour- age feeding the song birds only at Lynde Shores and only seeds,” he said, adding bread is bad for birds. Feeding deer is unnatural and can cause them harm in the long run. “The deer do get desensitized a little bit so they associate people with food,” he said. “There is food around for the deer so they will be fine.” Geissberger said since a lot of feeding happens near main roads, deer will often go there looking for food, and risk getting hit by passing cars. He said anyone who sees any- thing odd or does not look like it belongs in a conservation area can contact CLOCA to report it. The ministry is looking for information from anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the activity, or who has information regarding the person or persons who committed the violation. “We’re suggesting anyone with any information or if they hear or see anything to give us a call," Russell said. They are asked to call the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-847- 7667 toll-free any time, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477). They can also contact Dan Hope, CLOCA’s land management and operations supervisor by sending an email to dhope@cloca.com. To report suspicious activity: CALL 1-877-847-7667 EmAiL dhope@cloca.com CrimEstoppErs: Anonymous tips can be made to Durham police at 1-800-222-8477 Page 6 - Today’s editorial Poachers put on noticeNO HUNTING IN CONSERVATION AREAS Shay Conroy photo DUrHAm-- Katherine Holden enjoyed photographing some of the wildlife at Lynde shores, and visited the conservation area with the Ajax Camera Club on the morning of Jan. 20. the ministry of Natural resources and Forestry is investigating after evidence shows a white-tailed deer was shot and killed at Lynde shores Conservation Area. there is no hunting allowed in any of the conservation areas under the jurisdiction of the Central Lake ontario Conservation Authority. There’s a lot of people who frequent that area and it’s upsetting for a lot of people. 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SAVE$10 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Health Friday, January 26 HealtH Care Job Fair - Nurses and PSWs 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Pickering rec Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rpad, Pickering. are you looking for a job? ready to expand your health care education? Our Job Fair will set you up with the tools to do just that. Visit our website to find out how. www.footcareacademy.ca/job-fair-registra- tion-form. free Free Foot Care 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Foot Care academy, 210-1550 Kingston rd., Pickering. Free Foot Care Fridays for seniors and diabetic clients from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. you are asked to bring a non-perish- able food item for the food bank. Call 905- 839-0080 or 289-624-9827 to register. Free MOnday, January 29 HealtHy eating Classes - Series of Four Classes 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool road, Pickering. Series of four classes focusing on Eating for Health - includes weight management/ disease prevention, label reading, menu planning, incorporating more plant-based meal ideas - Mondays at 1:30 - 2:30 or 6:30 - 7:30 on Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5. Led by in-store dietitian at Pickering Loblaws. Free, but must register. HealtHy eating Classes - Series of Four Classes 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool road, Pickering. Series of four classes focusing on Eating for Health - includes weight management/ disease prevention, label reading, menu planning, incorporating more plant-based meal ideas - Mondays at 1:30 - 2:30 or 6:30 - 7:30 on Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5. Led by in-store dietitian at Pickering Loblaws. Free, but must register. TuESday, January 30 IN Motion 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements rd., Pickering. in Motion is a low-impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and wellness education, recre- ational opportunities and social interaction. Free www.pickeringsoccer.ca/programs/ in-motion/ Library Programs MOnday, January 29 BaBy and tot Storytime (Birth to 36 Months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Babies and toddlers will develop early lit- eracy skills through singing, reading, talk- ing, and playing with their caregiver. Free TuESday, January 30 FaMIly Storytime (2 to 5 years) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Children learn early literacy concepts through Talking, Singing, reading, and Playing with their caregivers. Free WEdnESday, January 31 toddler Storytime (18 to 36 months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Learn how to develop your toddler’s early literacy skills. Play and socialize together with other parents and toddlers. Free Maker Programs: knitting Circle 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Join us for cozy creative time in front of the fireplace to share ideas and socialize with your fellow knitters. all skill levels wel- come!. Free THurSday, FEBruary 1 FaMIly Storytime (2 to 5 years) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Children learn early literacy concepts through Talking, Singing, reading, and Playing with their caregivers. Free Meetings MOnday, January 29 PICkerINg Powerhouse toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Central Library auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering. Want to learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills? Come visit us at Pickering Powerhouse Toastmas- ters. Weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. We meet every Monday except for statu- tory holidays. Guests are always welcome. Free Sporting Events Friday, January 26 PICkerINg Panthers vs. Newmarket Hurricanes 7:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd, Pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Sunday, January 28 PICkerINg Panthers vs. trenton gold- en Hawks 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd, Pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League game. up to $10 Support Groups MOnday, January 29 PICkerINg english Conversation Cir- cle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigran Ser- vices, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free www. cdcd.org Things To Do THurSday, FEBruary 1 youtH drop In (13 to 19 years) 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering. Visit our new teen area for music, snacks, and maybe a few competitive games. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up to start entering events: 1. Visit durhamregion.com 2. Click on the black REGISTER link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the infor- mation in the fields and clicking on CREATE ACCOUNT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account. 5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on the EVENTS link (near the top of our home page) and then scrolling down to POST YOUR EVENT 6. When entering event information, note that you are required to indicate if the event is free or not 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 18 AP WH A T ’ S O N Six things to do this weekend DURHAM — Fundraisers, family fun and art this weekend. 1Shop for Valentine’s Day and snack on treats at a Valentine’s Bazaar on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ajax Legion, 111 Hunt St., Ajax. Check out a variety of home-baked goods, home decor and home crafts with more than 30 vendors. Plus there’s a kids’ craft and raffle tables and a live DJ all day. For more information, email vanessa_75@ live.ca or call 416-409-8165.2Fundraising For Freedom’s first fun- draising event in support of SafeHope Home is Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club, 650 Lakeridge Rd. S., Ajax. It’s an evening of live music, guest speakers, a cocktail reception and a silent auction/ raffle to raise awareness of human traf- ficking in the community. Tickets are $30, available at www.eventbrite.ca. Visit www.facebook.com/fundraising- forfreedom.3Embrace winter by enjoying free skating and tobogganing, weather per- mitting, on Jan. 27 between 1 and 4 p.m. at Trillium Trails Banquet Centre, 53 Snow Ridge Court, Oshawa. Present- ed by the Salvation Army Church, after some outdoor fun go inside the lodge for hot drinks and snacks. For free tick- ets and more information visit www. oshawa-temple.org, email david@pad- dletoronto.com or call 905-655-3754.4The Pickering Panthers face off against the Trenton Golden Hawks on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Tickets are up to $10.5It’s back to high school with artist Andil Gosine on Jan. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. Gosine leads a free Speak Your Truth Programming artist talk on his exhibition, Andil Gosine: All the Flowers, running to March 18. 6Enjoy a cup of tea and a talk at the Oshawa Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S., in Lakeview Park, Oshawa, on Jan. 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event is themed I Spy: The OM Photo Collection. Using photos from the museum’s archival collection, participants will look at early photo bombs, crude photo shopping and even clear up some myths about Rob- inson House. Tea and scones are served at 1 p.m., with the lecture to begin soon afterwards. The cost of the first Tea and Talk of the year is $10 per person, free for historical society members. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events DURHAM — Durham Region’s big- gest Black History Month celebration features singers, dancers and a story- teller. The free event, themed Back to the Future: Reclaiming our Heritage, is Feb. 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at J. Clarke Rich- ardson Collegiate, Ajax. It is presented by Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. in partnership with the Durham District School Board, the Durham Black Educators’ Network and the Congress of Black Women (Ajax/ Pickering). A press release states organizers in 2018 are encouraging those of African descent “to reclaim elements of their history lost to the passages of time and societal influences.” Those who attend are urged to celebrate their background by wearing their national dress or colours. “We want everyone to reflect on aspects of our culture that have fallen to the wayside,” says event chair Esther Forde of Cultural Expressions. “Back in the day, getting ‘the look’ from par- ents was enough to straighten kids out. Today, we seem to have lost respect for our elders, forgotten simple manners and knowing how to conduct ourselves in public places and lost our folk stories that provided life skills and wisdom.” Award-winning author and storyteller Itah Sadu of A Different Booklist Cul- tural Centre will deliver the keynote address. Whitby MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes will receive the Madiba Award. The event’s community fair, with refreshments and networking, is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m. for the performances and keynote address. Taking the stage are singers Roger Gibbs and Kimya Hypolite, storyteller Sandra Whiting and performing artists C-Flava and AFIWI Groove School of Durham. To learn more, follow Durham Black History Month on Facebook or contact Cultural Expressions at 905-427-2412. Celebrate Black History Month at free event in Ajax Supplied photo DURHAM -- Kids from Durham’s AFIWI Groove School, a performing arts pro- gram, are among the guest performers at a free Black History Month celebra- tion on Feb. 3 at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax. The Divine Order screened at the St. Francis Centre Feb. 2 DURHAM — A retired thief and the fight for women’s rights in Switzer- land are coming to the big screen in Oshawa and Ajax. Oshawa’s Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., presents To Catch a Thief on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, the 1955 film sees Grant as John Robie, an infamous cat burglar living the high life on the French Riviera. When a series of jewel thefts seem to have his name attached to them, Robie must find out who the robber is. The mystery/romance/thriller is rated PG. It’s a Classic Movie Night at the the- atre, held on the first Thursday of each month. The cost is $5 cash at the door. Students are admitted for free but must show student ID. In Ajax, the tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents The Divine Order on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S. In German with English subtitles, the 2017 film features Marie Leuen- berger as Nora and Maximilian Simo- nischek as her husband Hans. Set in Switzerland in the 1970s, where women still did not have the right to vote, Nora bands together with other women to tackle the sta- tus quo. The drama is rated PG. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the St. Fran- cis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, or online at stfranciscentre.ca. For more information, call 905-619- 2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). Grace and Cary, Marie and Max on the big screen in Oshawa, Ajax 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 19 AP Fresh Cut Fish & Chips Daily SERVING GLUTEN-FREE MENU ITEMS SINCE 2011 SchoonerFISH & CHIPS EST. SINCE 1970 1337 King St. E. Oshawa •905-576-4442 full menu on website www.schooner In-Store Special HADDOCK AND CHIPS......$8.00 GLUTEN-FREE MENU • Fish & Chips • Chicken Fingers • Cheese Balls • Onion Rings • Mini Donuts (plain, icing or cinnamon sugar) • Poutine • Coleslaw • Tartar Sauce (homemade) Plus more.... It will forever be remembered as a ‘Wicked upset.’ Avenue Q, a modest musical with singing puppets playing in a small Broadway theatre, won Tony Award’s 2004 Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, beating out the widely-popular Wicked. Now you can find out for yourself how the underdog pulled off such an unforgettable coup. Whitby Courthouse Theatre presents the laugh-out-loud musical, which tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Monique Essegern, the musical’s director, was at first “astounded” by Avenue Q’s success but soon realized it made sense. “The people who vote for the Tony Awards see one big splashy musical after another. How do they decide? Then something like Avenue Q comes along and it’s so fresh, so different and so in-your-face rude about things we hold sacred, like Sesame Street.” But back to the plot: Princeton soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, this isn’t your ordinary neighbourhood. He and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humour and a delightfully catchy score – not to mention puppets –Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favourite for audiences everywhere. “It’s basically an R-rated parody of Sesame Street,” Ms. Essegern explains. Characters Rod and Nicky are a riff on Bert and Ernie “but they swear. In the songs, we explore more adult issues like homosexuality, racism, the use of the internet and pornography. It plays with just about every convention you can imagine.” Still,Avenue Q is not unlike a beloved children’s show: a place where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned. Producer Heather Doucette assembled a highly-creative team complete with award- winning sound designers and set designers. Lead Todd Appleton is supported by an energetic cast. “Unlike Sesame Street, you can see the puppeteers, who are actors, singers and dancers in their own right,” says Ms. Essegern, who created the puppets with assistant Donna Gunther over a period of seven months. Avenue Q is presented Feb. 8 to 10, 15 to 17, and 22 to 24 at 8 p.m. There’s also a matinee on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.It’s not recommended for children under 14 years.To purchase tickets, visit whitbytheatre.ca Puppeteers Alexander Mantia and Kyle Roberts with Trekkie Monster Advertising Feature Tony AwArd-winning musicAl hiTs whiTby sTAge It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. 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River cruises havefewer passengers and as aresult tend to be moreregionally inspired than ocean cruises.The vessels can procure a delightful sampling of local produce,cheese,seafood and meat for onboard meals.Sommeliers may offer wine tastings,in addition to tasting dinners or events with local wines. When you step off the ship,most river cruise lines offer at least one free shore excursion in each city. Led by local guides, you can enjoy walking tours or visits to castles,markets and museums,all of which offer an authentic sampling of what each city has to offer from an insider ’s perspective.Discover Holland during tulip season, stroll through Europe’s famous Christmas markets,experience France’s majestic wine region, or embark on a wildlife safari cruise through Africa. Historically, rivers were the best way to travel between communities, and this is where the true enchantment of river cruising lies. Rivers are the heartbeat of the r egion, 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 r iver 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 WHAT’S ON Stitched textile art exhibition in Scugog a step back in time SCUGOG — The Scugog heritage centre presents a stitched textile art exhibition that takes viewers back in time. Sponsored by the Wellington County Museum and Archives, the ‘Threadworks 2016 FLASHBACK’ show is a juried exhi- bition at the Scugog Shores Heritage Cen- tre and Archives running through Feb. 25. When Threadworks began in 1987, stitched textile art was not commonly seen in galleries and the goal of Welling- ton Country Museum staff was to give fibre artists an opportunity to offer their work to a jury, to see it hung and dis- played in a large space, and then to offer the exhibit to other galleries. The Threadworks theme for the current exhibit is ‘FLASHBACK’ and is aimed at stirring the imagination of viewers, tak- ing them back to their youth, the time of their grandparents, pre-history, or even further. The FLASHBACK grand prize winner was Maggie Vanderweit of Fergus, who created ‘Storm Windows’. The Scugog heritage centre is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission applies. It’s located at 1655 Reach St. For more information, call 905-985-8698 ext. 103, email museum@scugog.ca or visit www.scugogshoresmuseum.com. Three exhibitions opening at Station Gallery in Whitby DURHAM — It’s a big night at Whitby’s Station Gallery: on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., the gallery launches three shows. Opening that night are: Gillian Iles: a short trip to the infinite; Sheryl A. Keen, State of Mind: Remixing and Decon- structing Beliefs; and, And the Oscar goes to ... The latter, in Heritage Gallery C, her- alds the upcoming movie awards season. It features part of local poster enthusi- ast Dan Miles’s collection, highlighting Academy Award winners from 40 to 50 years ago. All of the shows close on March 18. Opening night is free to attend. Learn more at www.stationgallery.ca. The gallery is at 1450 Henry St. (at Vic- toria Street). DURHAM — Before it was an Oscar-winning movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was a great book and a great play. See the latter starting Feb. 1 at Oshawa Little Theatre. Director Carey Nicholson says, “The social challenges and issues in both the play by Dale Wasser- man and the original novel by Ken Kesey, written in 1962, still reso- nate strongly today. “The story of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest has become part of popular culture through the 1975 movie starring Jack Nicholson and is set in the later half of the 20th century in an America on the cusp of a huge cultural rebellion and presages the advent of the non- conformist movements of the 60s,” she says. “Randle Patrick McMur- phy is a larger-than-life, fun-lov- ing, charismatic rogue who con- trives to be committed to a psy- chiatric hospital to avoid a prison sentence on a work farm. Once incarcerated in the institution, the cost of his decision quickly becomes apparent when he finds himself in direct conflict with the indomitable Nurse Ratched. The lives of patients and staff on the ward are irrevocably changed when they are caught in the result- ing tug of war between these two strong-willed characters.” The play features David MacKin- non (Martini), Craig Martin (Dale Harding), Antony Augusto (Aide Warren), Thomas Lynch (Chief Bromden) and Carly Midgely (Sandra) of Oshawa, Hannah Sta- nutz (Nurse Flinn), Billy Keefer (Aide Williams), Andy William- son (Ruckley) and Oliver Parker (Cheswick) or Clarington, Drew Douglas (Candy Starr) and Spen- cer Chaisson (Billy Bibbit) of Whitby, Barbara Clifford (Nurse Ratched) of Pickering, Tyler Cox (Scanlon) of Ajax, Kelly Hoare (Randall P. McMurphy) of Toron- to, John Mencarelli (Dr. Spivey) of Cobourg and Zahid Ahmed (Aide Turkle) of Mississauga. Oshawa Little Theatre’s third production of the season runs Feb. 1 to 17 at the theatre, 62 Rus- sett Ave. Tickets are $25, available online at oshawalittletheatre.com, at the box office, 905-723-0282, or dur- ing regular box office hours, Mon- day, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 21 AP This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to consider the 2018 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on Wednesday, February 14,2018 for Regional Operations,the Police Services Board,Outside Agencies,Durham Region Transit, Solid Waste Management and related 2018 Regional Property Tax Rates. The consideration of the 2018 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 9:30 a.m.on February 14,2018 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below.For inclusion in the Council agenda,receipt of written comments by noon on Thursday, February 8,2018 is requested.For further information regarding the Regional Council meeting,please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext.2012. Further information regarding the 2018 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges is available at no cost upon request by contacting the Business Planning,Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at 905-668-7711 ext.2302. Ralph Walton Regional Clerk FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd.E.,Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone:905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca 2018 REGIONALBUSINESSPLANS ANDBUDGETS SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY •SAT.JAN.27th WHAT’S ON Barbara Clifford of Pickering is Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest OSHAWA — Oshawa Little Theatre actors rehearse the group’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, running Feb. 1 to 17 at the theatre. Jason Liebregts / Metroland 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 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 22 AP NOTICE OF SUBMISSION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT Replacement of the Brock Street Bridge at Highway 401 and Improvements to Highway 401 from west of Harwood Avenue to west of Stevenson Road,G.W.P.2410-13-00 THE PROJECT The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)retained AECOM Canada Limited (AECOM)to complete the Class Environmental Assessment (EA)and Detail Design for the replacement of the Brock Street bridge at Highway 401 and improvements to Highway 401 from west of Harwood Avenue to west of Stevenson Road,in the Town of Ajax,the Town of Whitby and the City of Oshawa and within the Regional Municipality of Durham. THE RECOMMENDED PLAN The recommended plan includes: •Replacement of the Brock Street Bridge (Site #22-151); •Reconfiguration of the Brock Street interchange including adjustments to the Eastbound on and off ramps,and the Westbound on-ramp,west of Brock Street; •Widening of Highway 401 to include auxiliary lanes,one in each direction,between Highway 412 and Brock street; •Extension of full illumination along Highway 401 to east of Brock Street; •Extension of MTO’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)from Highway 412 to Brock Street; •Pavement rehabilitation of Brock Street,Brock Street interchange,and Highway 401 from west of Harwood Avenue to Salem Road and from west of Brock Street to west of Stevenson Road; •Replacement of the existing noise wall on the north side of Highway 401,from Brock Street to west of Henry Street; •Extension of the existing noise wall on the north side of Highway 401 from its current terminus on the east side of Lynde Creek,across Lynde Creek and to just east of Highway 412; •Rehabilitation of the Tributary to Lynde Creek culvert;and •Adjustments to the local multi-use path system and local road network include reconstruction of the cul-de-sac on King Street and reconstruction of Miller Street between Byron Street and Centre Street. Periodic night time lane reductions on Highway 401 and two (2)weekend overnight closures of Highway 401 will also be required.Construction is anticipated to take three (3)construction seasons and is planned to start in 2018. The location of the Brock Street bridge and the limits of the project are shown on the adjacent Study Area map. THE PROCESS The project has followed the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’project under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000)with opportunities for the public and interested parties to discuss the project with the project team throughout. The project is being undertaken as part of MTO’s plans for the Highway 401 corridor from Salem Road in Ajax,to Brock Street in Whitby as documented in the “Highway 401 Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study from Salem Road,Ajax to Brock Street Whitby Transportation Environmental Study Report”(June,2013).The project is also being undertaken as part of MTO’s plans for the Highway 401 corridor from Brock Street in Whitby,to Courtice Road in Clarington as documented in the “Highway 401 Rehabilitation and Long-Term Widening Needs from Brock Road to Courtice Road Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study Transportation Environmental Study Report”(November 2015). A Design and Construction Report (DCR)has been prepared to document the process,the design,staging and traffic management measures for the recommended improvements,the potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures,and the consultation undertaken throughout the project.The DCR is being placed on the public record and made available for a thirty (30)day review period beginning January 26,2018 and ending February 26,2018.The DCR is available for review during regular business hours at the following locations: Ministry of Transportation Central Region 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue 3rd Floor Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 Mon.to Fri.8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. AECOM 300 Water Street Whitby,ON L1N 9J2 Mon.to Fri.8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Regional Municipality of Durham Clerk’s Department 605 Rossland Road East Whitby,ON L1N 6A3 tel:905-668-7711 Mon.to Fri.8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Oshawa Clerk’s Office City of Oshawa 5th Floor,Rundle Tower 50 Centre Street South Oshawa,ON L1H 3Z7 tel:905-436-3311 Mon.to Fri.8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Ajax Clerk’s Office Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,ON L1S 2H9 tel:905-683-4550 Mon.to Fri.7:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Whitby Clerk’s Office Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby,ON L1N 2M8 tel:905-430-4315 Mon.to Fri.8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch 65 Bagot St. Oshawa,ON L1H 1N2 tel:905-579-6111 Mon.to Thurs.9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Fri.to Sun.9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Ajax Public Library Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,ON L1S 2H8 tel:905-683-4000 Mon.to Thurs.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m. Fri.9:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. Sat.9:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sun.1 p.m.to 5 p.m. Whitby Public Library Central Branch 405 Dundas Street West Whitby,ON L1N 6A1 tel:905-668-6531 Mon.to Fri.9:30 a.m.to 9 p.m. Sat.9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sun.1 p.m.to 5 p.m. COMMENTS Interested stakeholders are encouraged to review the DCR and provide comments by February 26,2018.Consistent with the MTO Class EA,there are no Part II Order (bump-up)opportunities. To obtain additional information or to provide comments,please contact: Mr.Jon Newman,P.Eng.or Consultant Project Manager AECOM 300 Water Street Whitby,ON L1N 9J2 tel:905-668-4021,ext.2228 e-mail:jon.newman@aecom.com Mr.Amit Sharma,P.Eng. Sr.Project Engineer MTO Planning and Design –Toronto/Durham 4th Floor,159 Sir William Hearst Avenue Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 tel:416-235-5349 e-mail:amit.sharma@ontario.ca If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project,please contact one of the project team members listed above.Comments are being collected to assist MTO with the design and to meet the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.With the exception of personal information,all comments will become part of the public record. Renseignements en français disponibles en composant le (905)882-4401,poste 1854 (Karen Cooper)ou karen.cooper@aecom.com. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 23 AP SP O R T S Dr. Douglas Smith Guest columnist OpiniOn Excuses are a losing game How often do you see athletes blame others for their mistakes and poor perfor- mance? Criticism by coaches and parents is often deflected by way of a host of excuses such as bad officiating, lousy weather, no luck, inadequate sleep, inferior coaching and faulty play by teammates. Excusitis is a persistent and inappropri- ate habit of making excuses for one’s sec- ond-rate performance. This habit is most- ly unconscious and is very hard to erase. Yet, there is nothing more infuriating to coaches, teammates, friends and parents. Excusitis is an attempt to shift respon- sibility for poor performance away from oneself. Making excuses sounds good to the individual but it really prevents ath- letes from learning from their mistakes. They pretend to be innocent victims of inappropriate criticism. Excusitis is basically resistance to changing and improving. There is an old saying: “what we resist, persists.” This negative pattern signals that the athlete is uncoachable, is unwilling to improve and has a bad attitude. Excuses are a losing game. Improvement cannot take place if the athlete isn’t honest and refuses to own up to his or her weaknesses and mis- takes. The best athletes accept criticism graciously and do their best to listen and learn from coaches, parents and teachers. The good news is that we can all learn to accept and benefit from constructive criticism. Of course, accepting oneself unconditionally and not taking things personally makes things easier to make improvements. Really listening to coaches, parents and teachers is a major requirement in learn- ing any skill. It must be developed at an early stage to be effective and long lasting. Ideally, effective listening is learned at home before the individual enters school and sport. Learning from coaches and teachers works better if the athlete is able to listen and understand the need to fol- low and practise what is being taught. Additionally, parents will find that teaching good listening skills and follow- ing instructions will come easier when they get expert help for those athletes who are especially resistant to listening, learn- ing and improvement. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@ promind.ca; website www.promind.ca. photo by Shay Conroy PICKERING -- Cambridge Turbos captain Josie Scott broke free against the Lac St. Louis Adrenaline from Quebec during a National Ringette League game played at the Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday. Scott scored twice in a 12-3 Cambridge win. National Ringette League brings six-time champion Cambridge Turbos to Pickering PICKERING — Two Durham Region players were able to play a little closer to home on Saturday, Jan. 20, as the Nation- al Ringette League came to the Pickering Recreation Complex to showcase some of its talent. Port Perry forward Sharolyn Wouters and Oshawa defender Melissa Findlay contributed to a 12-3 win for the Cam- bridge Turbos over the Lac St. Louis Adrenaline from Quebec. The Turbos, a six-time champi- on since the NRL was formed in 2003, improved their record to a league-lead- ing 11-1-0-1 as they gun for a fourth con- secutive title. Wouters, 38, contributed a goal and four assists to the win, while Findlay, 30, assisted on three Cambridge goals. “Great having such a strong defen- sive core with players like Melissa who always gives 100 per cent and are so great at pressuring opponents trying to receive passes,” said Sean Taylor, who took over as Cambridge’s head coach after the sud- den passing of 48-year-old Kevin Lee in November. “Veteran leadership is so important to our team and Sharolyn brings it in spades,” Taylor added in a press release. “She provides great counsel to both play- ers and coaches on the team. She is one of the smartest ringette players I have had the chance to work with and her shot is not too bad either.” Wouters has quite a ringette portfo- lio in her 34 years of involvement, both as a player and a coach. She was named to Canada’s senior national team for the 2004 and 2007 world championships and returned in 2015 and 2017 as an assis- tant coach. She has also coached teams to gold at the Canada Winter Games and world junior championships. Wouters, who led the NRL in scoring with a whopping 98 goals and 155 points in 2008-09, has five goals and 15 points in eight games this season. A mother of two, she took three years off from playing before returning to the Turbos in 2015. Findlay joined the NRL in 2007 when she was picked up by the Richmond Hill Lightning, and soon found herself play- ing closer to her home in 2009 with the Whitby Wild. When the Whitby team folded in 2012, she landed a spot on the Cambridge Turbos and it has elevated her game immensely. She has been named a first- and sec- ond-line all star for the Turbos and has helped the team medal in all five years she has been there, including gold the past three years. Findlay has also played for Canada at the 2013 and 2017 world championships. Ringing in the new year WHITBY — The Pickering Panthers put some distance between them- selves and the Whitby Fury last week- end, as the two local clubs battle for the final North East Conference play- off spot in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. After Whitby had narrowed the gap to two points with a 4-2 win over Pickering on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Panthers have since won twice to improve to 18-21-1- 2, while the Fury have lost twice to fall six points back at 14-25-4-1. At home against the Buffalo Jr. Sabres on Friday, Jan. 19, the Panthers pulled out a 3-2 win on a goal by captain Josh Argier 2:48 into overtime. Brock Traill and Andrew Hughes also scored for the Panthers, both on the power play, with the latter tying the game with 6:27 remaining in regulation. Ethan Langevin, who earlier in the week signed with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, made 28 saves for his eighth win of the season. Andrew Poulias, Traill and Joseph Franzin scored the next day as the Pan- thers again won at home, 3-1 over the Milton Icehawks. Adam Wisco made 22 saves for his 10th win. Pickering Panthers pull away from Whitby Fury with pair of weekend wins 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 24 AP EFFORTLESSLY SCRUMPTIOUS EFFORTLESSLY SCRUMPTIOUS $799 /lb17.61/kg Our Stuffed Mushrooms and Peppers are the perfect pick for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Oven-ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes, they’re filled with Italian sausage, brown rice, tomato sauce and cheddarcheese. Pick up some today! RonaldJ.Klein,D.P.M. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1885GlenannaRoad, Suite210Pickering,OntarioL1V6R6 905-831-FEET (3338) • Custom Foot Orthotics • FullVeteran’s Coverage • Sport Medicine • Diabetic Feet • Corns • Calluses • Children’s Feet • Evening HoursFeetFor Your Hub Mall Kingston Rd. 1885 18 8 5 G l e n a n n a R d . 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Busby, Level 8, age 14+, was first on bars, beam and floor and sixth on vault. Other Pickering results are as follows: Level 3, Age 9 Julia Teng placed 6th on vault, 10th on beam, 3rd on floor and 9th AA. Level 3, Age 10 -12 Brianna Persue placed 5th on vault, 4th on bars, beam and floor and 4th AA. Jalene Funes placed 7th on vault, 5th on bars, 7th on beam, 9th on floor and 7th AA. Soraya Basaria placed 6th on vault, 7th on bars and floor and 9th AA. Breanne Winton placed 12th on vault, 9th on beam, 13th on bars and floor and 11th AA. Andorra Pettitt-Leung placed 11th on vault, 10th on bars, 13th on beam and 12th AA. Sophia Winton placed 13th on vault, 12th on bars, 11th on floor and 14th AA. Level 4, Age 9 Anastasia Chin placed 13th on vault, 4th on bars and beam and 8th AA. Level 4, Age 10 -11 Alysssa Faria placed 15th on bars and 14th on floor and 16th AA. Level 4, Age 12+ Olivia Schmelzer placed 5th on vault, 4th on bars, beam and floor and 4th AA. Kaylee Faria placed 4th on vault, 5th on bars and 6th on beam and floor and 6th AA. Level 6, Age 10 Victoria Romani placed 3rd on vault, 4th on beam and floor and 6th AA. Sasha Salwonchuk placed 5th on vault, 9th on bars, 8th on floor and 7th AA. Level 7, Age 11 Brianna Aguanno placed 3rd on vault, 9th on bars, 2nd on floor and 4th AA. Addison Othmann placed 2nd on vault, 11th on bars, 4th on floor and 5th AA. Submitted folder PICKERING — Emma Hasson and Paige Busby led a group of 17 Pickering Athletic Centre’s gymnasts by winning all around gold at the 2017 Atlantis Crown Invitational in Nassau, Bahamas in December. Pickering gymnasts bask in golden glow of Bahamas 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 25 AP • No Cost or Fee to Apply • Approval within 48 Hours • Thousands Paid Monthly! • See Website for Application Deadline. 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In the Level 10, Age 16-plus group, Vigli- atore’s TriStar teammate Morgan Tong had an outstanding international debut, plac- ing first on vault (9.6), fourth on bars (8.8), first on beam (9.4) and fourth on the floor 9.05 to win the all around gold. ANAHEIM — Pickering gymnast Alexa Vigliatore, holding flag on left, won an all around bronze medal and team silver at the California Grand Invitational. 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They took a good run at completing the sweep at the Tribute Communities Centre on Jan. 21, battling back from a 5-1 deficit to tie the game in the third period, but Jordan Kyrou snapped a 5-5 tie with a power-play tally with 8:59 remaining and the Sting held on at the end despite a furious attempt to tie the game again by the Generals. Special teams, as has been the case much of the season, let the Generals down in the game, as they failed to convert on eight power-play chances while allowing the Sting to score on all three of theirs. Captain Jack Studnicka scored twice in defeat, while Matt Brassard, Danil Antrop- ov and Brendan Harrogate also scored for Oshawa. Goalie Kyle Keyser and Brassard led the Generals to victory the night before, Jan. 20, over the Petes (18-23-2-3), with Keyser stopping 37 shots through overtime and all three in the shootout and Brassard scoring on a penalty shot in regulation and the lone goal of the shootout. The Generals have a busy schedule ahead, especially Serron Noel, Allan McShane and Nico Gross, who will play Thursday, Jan. 25 in Guelph at the Canadian Hockey League/ NHL Top Prospects Game. With Oshawa then playing three games in three nights — in Kingston Friday, Jan. 26 and Hamilton Saturday, Jan. 27 and back home Sunday, Jan. 28 against Ottawa — each player will have to sit a game as league rules stipulate no player can play on four straight nights. Noel will go into the game as the ninth- ranked North American skater from NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season list released Monday, Jan. 22. McShane, who is in the midst of a 20-game goalless drought, is ranked 33rd, while Gross is 47th, Renars Krastenbergs is 137th and William Ennis is 173rd. 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COWAN BUICK GMC Ltd. is looking to fill the following positions: Automotive Detailer Lube Technician Clerical Staff Please forward a detailed resume in confidence to: abeaton@cowanpontiac.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview Mature Drivers Wanted Drive to medical appointments $14/hr & car provided Email resume and abstract to:driverrecruitment2018@gmail.com 1 & 2 BEDROOMSCENTRAL OSHAWA Available immediately. Couple preferred. Fridge/stove, hardwood floors, carpet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642 PICKERING Brock / Dellbrook Spacious 3-bdrm walkout basement apartment. Separate entrance, large backyard, close to school and shopping area. Call 416-890-7310. BUNGALOW FOR RENT House, 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom very clean 3 bedroom main floor of bungalow for rent. Appliances included with access to laundry. Large fenced back yard with deck and gazebo and bbq. No pets no smoking. Utilities extra. 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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 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. New coin washers & dryers. Call us today: Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service & Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-4218 • classifieds@durhamregion.com View Classifieds online @ durhamregion.com To Place Your Ad Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) 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 5 , 2 0 1 8 28 AP TeBRAAK, Albert Fetze (Al) passed away on Dec 28,2017 at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario at the age of 65. Al survived by his wife Ellen (Nell) and son Albert James (AJ) teBraak. Al was born on May 29th, 1952 in the Netherlands to Parents Jan D and Froukje (Frieda) teBraak. Al's childhood was spent in Ajax, Ontario. He spent the last 30 years in Port Hope, Ontario. Al's Family and friends will always remember him as an avid bicyclist who also enjoyed fishing, rock hounding, enjoyed planting the family vegetable garden and enjoyed watching movies. He was a shy gentle man and his laugh could cheer up a room. He was a loving husband, father and friend. Al will be deeply missed but not forgotten. STRONG, Earl James Jr. - Passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 20th, 2018, at the age of 48 years. Dearly beloved husband of Janice Hoy. Proud and loving father of Blake, Brock, and Brody. Survived by his siblings Sherry Swain (Glen), Jimmy (Angie), Sharon Louey (Warren), Jeff (Rene), Paul, and Clyde Catton. Dear Son of the late Earl and Mavis Strong. Son-in-law of Stan Hoy (late Alice). Will be sadly missed by all the Hoy family. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Earl, was a fireman, hero, and friend who will be missed by many. As per Earl’s wishes, the family is having a “Celebration of Life” gathering to share fond memories and libation at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #43 (471 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa) on Sunday, January 29th, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitation will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-432-8484), on Monday, January 29th, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Bucko – Burn camp for kids in Ontario. Campbucko.ca. Online condolences may be placed at www.courticefuneralchapel.com O'NEILL, Michael (Douglas) - Unexpectedly passed away on Monday January 15, 2018 at the age of 83. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 61 years, Janet (Hedges); his daughters Sally & Sarah and his son-in- law's Stephen Gilbert & Shaun Adams; his beautiful grandchildren Andrew, Michael, Laura, Mitchell & predeceased by David; brother to Pete (Margaret) & Yvonne Brubaker (Carl), & predeceased by his parents John & Violet & brothers Tony (Mary) & Jack (Bernice). He leaves behind many nieces & nephews in England, the United States & Canada. Mike was born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England in 1934 and served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) & worked for the General Post Office (GPO). He immigrated to Canada in 1967 with his wife & two daughters and settled in Don Mills. Mike was hard working and continually educating himself to further his career. He held a number of Management roles at Automatic Electric, AT&T Canada, the Government of Canada & as a bookkeeper for his daughter's Real Estate Team, The Mills Team. Mike had a thirst for knowledge & taught computer classes at the Seniors Club, he loved technology, HAM radio, wood working, lawn bowling, archery & anything that his grandchildren were involved in. He could always be seen front & centre for all of their activities & interests. He was a devoted grandfather and was given the name Backy by his first grandson. His family was always his first priority and he will be greatly missed. A Memorial service will be held at the Simple Alternative (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) on Sunday January 28th. Visitation from 10-11am, Service from 11-12 & reception from 12-1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. HULSMAN, William "Billy"-Went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2018 in his 93rd year. Loving husband to June Hulsman of 28 years. Beloved father to Janice (Kevin), Lorie, Carrol (Ron) and Shelly (Bernard). He will be missed by his 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Eldest of 11, he will be missed by his surviving brothers and sisters. He will also be remembered by his extended family and many friends. Visitation will take place at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 905-428-8488) on Friday January 26, 2018 from 12-1 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca CLARK, Alan - Peacefully passed away at home on his farm Sunday January 21, 2018 at the age of 90. Alan will be fondly remembered by all his nieces, nephews and friends. Former music teacher and guidance counsellor at Pickering High School. Accomplished organist and choir master in several congregations. As per Alan's wishes a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service to be held at a future date. Arrangements are entrusted with the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax) 905-428-8488. BALL, Marilyn (nee Stevenson) May 24, 1947 - January 20, 2018 - It is with heavy hearts and overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Marilyn Rose Ball at the age of 70. Marilyn loved the outdoors as well as all creatures big and small. Her gentle kindness and caring heart will be forever missed in our hearts. Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband, David Allan Ball (April 16, 2017), as well as her father James Stevenson (August 1998). Marilyn leaves behind her loving mother Ellen Stevenson, her cherished daughters Donna (Paul Hill), Michelle Ball-Fannin, and her precious granddaughters Danielle Hill and Emalee Fannin, as well as her treasured younger sisters Carol Gammon, Susan Taylor, Deborah Stevenson, and Darlene Spiers (John). In keeping with Marilyn's wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. A special thank you to the wonderful, caring Palliative team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, the Paramed team as well as the amazing staff at Chartwell Centennial Retirement Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Association. 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. 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. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAK RIDGES HOSPICE Port Perry, Ontario Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham (ORHD) invites pre- qualification submissions from General Contractors for the Construction of a new Oak Ridges Hospice at 1722 Scugog Street, Port Perry, Ontario. The work includes but is not limited to the construction of a new single storey building along with all associated site- works. The building is expected to be approximately 1,300 gross square metres of new building with gardens and park space. General Contractors wishing to be considered for pre- qualification must obtain a Request for Pre-qualification Package from the Consultant, Barry Bryan Associates and deliver the completed submission no later than 12:00:00 noon (local time), Wednesday, February 14, 2018 to Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham Ltd. c/of Barry Bryan Associates, 250 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 0G5. Only those contractors which the owner and consultant deem qualified for the construction project will receive the tender documents. Relevant experience will be a factor in the selection of Pre-qualified Contractors. The owner’s decision is final. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any pre-qualification submission received. Mr. David Bovill, P. Eng. Barry Bryan Associates, 250 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 0G5. (905) 666-5252 extension 238 CARRIAGE HILL 122 Colborne St. E. Stunning townhouses, GREAT VALUE! UTIL INCL! Washer/dryer, u/g pkg, events, on-site mgmt. 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This week, the Bank of Canada bumped up the interest rate by 0.25%, to 1.25%. While this decision shows that our economy is strengthening, it raised some concerns among investors, particularly those who own bond funds, also known as fixed income. The reason for their worry, is that when rates go up, bond prices go down. So this week’s rate hike, has led some investors to question whether they should scale back or dump their bond funds. There are no straight answer to this question because there are a number of variables which are too complex to cover in this one post. But there are a couple of rules of thumb that we can offer to help guide investors. Bonds Have Different Levels of Sensitivities Bonds are really just an IOU. When you buy a bond, you’re giving a loan, and in return, you get a regular stream of interest payments until the borrower returns your loan in full (i.e. the bond’s term). 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