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Watching the show, she realized that baking is "science you can eat," and she wanted to learn more about it. In 1994, Berg's father died in a car accident. She said the community rallied around her and everyone brought her family food for comfort. She realized that cooking and baking meant a lot more than just food, it was about sharing and community. "I just saw the amount of love that came with food," Berg said. When she lived in Pick- ering, she liked spending time outside, like the creek by her house, the lake, the pier and tobogganing down a hill near her house. She said she still loves Pickering, though she finds it's gotten a lot bigger since she left, but the sense of community is still appar- ent. "It's a great city because it's a real community. I knew all my neighbours and things like that," she said. She moved away to go to university. She did her un- dergrad at Wilfrid Laurier University and her masters in Information at the Uni- versity of Toronto. She went on to work at an insurance brokerage. This is where she was working when she applied for MasterChef Canada. Berg's friends were en- couraging her to apply, but she thought they were just giving her compliments so that she would keep cook- ing for them. She didn't think she was good enough to apply, let alone win. Berg competed and won MasterChef Canada sea- son three. She said being in the kitchen was, "the most stressful thing that hap- pened or will happen to me in my life." But she said the show didn't feel "cutthroat." It was competitive, she said, but everyone was friendly. She encourages anyone thinking about applying to go through with it. "To this day, I can't be- lieve that I did it, let alone won," said Berg. Since she's won, Berg had a show on Bell Fibe TV1 called Mary's Big Kitchen Party. The show followed Berg's friends and family cooking a meal to- gether with each show hav- ing a different theme. "For me, it's not a party until everyone's in the kitchen," she said. She also works as a food expert on CTV's Your Morning, The Social and The Marilyn Dennis Show. Berg said it's exciting to be on the shows. When she visited Toronto growing up, walking past the "Much Music building" was a highlight of the trip. Now she gets to be a part of the shows filmed at 229 Queen St. W. She likes being able to share her knowledge with people and get them in the kitchen. "Working on the shows is so much fun because it gives me an outlet to share recipes with people," said Berg. Regarding the future, Berg said she's also focus- ing on her upcoming cook- book. When she finalized her cookbook deal, she couldn't believe it. When she was young, her idea of a good day was turning on the food chan- nel and flipping through cookbooks. "All summer, that's what I did, so now that I can have one too, it's just bon- kers," Berg said. She's looking forward to sharing her recipes and getting people to enjoy cooking. She wants to help people take a simple recipe and make it interesting. A tip she has for readers is fostering community, just like it was when she was growing up in Picker- ing. "You don't bake just one cookie," she said, so she en- courages to share the food you make, meet new people and build your community. Berg's first of two cook- books, Kitchen Party, will be released in the spring of 2019. Her second book will be released in 2021. She will also be coming back to Pickering for a question-and-answer fund- raising event. Learn more by visiting www.durham- region.com/community- story/8569426--master- chef-winner-mary-berg- coming-to-pickering/ or www.amberleachurch.ca/ women. "Being on this wild tra- jectory that I'm on right now is absolutely amazing, so continuing on this path to get recipes out to people, through TV or cookbooks is just amazing," she said. NEWS Pickering TV chef Mary Berg will debut her first cookbook next year SHANA FILLATRAU sfillatrau@durhamregion.com Celebrity Chef Mary Berg thinks community is an important aspect of cooking, something she learned while growing up in Pickering. Berg is a food expert on CTV's Your Morning, The Social and The Marilyn Dennis Show. She will also be publishing her first of two cookbooks in the spring of next year. Lauren Vandenbrook photo dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 OSHAWA Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6 Thurs. & Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 www.furnituregalleries.ca *see store for complete details. Some restrictions do apply. BUY MORE SAVE MORE UP TO 15% OFF BETWEEN MAY 11 TH TO MAY 3O TH AJAX - The town's council will certainly have a different look following the Oct. 22 mu- nicipal election. With Mayor Steve Parish an- nouncing he isn't running again after 23 years, two current re- gional councillors - Shaun Col- lier (Wards 1 and 2) and Colleen Jordan (Wards 3 and 4) - have both registered to run for the top job. Also, the town is moving to a new three-ward system to ac- commodate a third regional councillor. Marilyn Crawford is the only registered candidate for the Ward 1 regional councillor posi- tion, while Rob Tyler Morin and Michael Bissonnette have both filed to run for the Ward 1 local councillor job. Sterling Lee has filed for the Ward 2 regional councillor job and Ashmeed Khan for the Ward 2 local council seat. Ward 3 local Coun. Joanne Dies is attempting to move up, having filed for the regional council seat. Kurtis McAleer and Pat Brown have both filed for the Ward 3 local seat. Donna Edwards is registered for the Ward 3 trustee position with the Durham District School Board, while Monique Forster has filed for one of the two trustee positions with the Durham Catholic District School Board. Former Claring- ton mayor John Mutton is the only person thus far to file for the regional chairman's posi- tion. Nominations close at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27. ELECTIONS Election hopefuls are coming forward in Ajax KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING - One new candi- date has signed up for the 2018 mu- nicipal election race. Nomina- tions opened on May 1 for the elec- tion, taking place on Oct. 22. Musa Mansuar is the newest candidate, running against cur- rent Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe. Ashe was elected as Ward 1 city councillor in 2014, and ap- pointed to the regional position af- ter Jennifer O'Connell left for fed- eral politics. Mayor Dave Ryan is seeking re- election. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean is seeking re-election, as is Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles. Former councillor Peter Rodri- gues is running against Pickles. Ward 2 city Coun. Ian Cum- ming is seeking re-election of his seat., as is Ward 1 city Coun. Mau- rice Brenner. Ward 3 city Coun. Shaheen Butt is seeking election for the po- sition he's held since December 2016. Butt, the runner-up to Rick Johnson in the previous election, was appointed after the late coun- cillor's death. Nadia Peerzada is running against Butt. Former Clarington mayor John Mutton is running for Durham re- gional chair. Chris Braney is seeking re-elec- tion as a Pickering Durham Dis- trict School Board trustee. Jim McCafferty is seeking re- election for Pickering Durham Catholic District School Board trustee. July 27 is the last day to file nomination papers. For the unofficial list of candi- dates, visit pickering.ca/en/mu- nicipal-elections.aspx. One more joins Pickering municipal election race KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com OSHAWA - Police have released a compos- ite sketch of a suspect in a sexual assault on a woman in her Oshawa home last week. Investigators have al- so released a sketch of a distinctive tattoo associ- ated with the man want- ed in the brazen daytime attack in the area of Rit- son Road and Olive Ave- nue. Police said a man knocked on the woman's door just before noon May 1 and began asking questions about a house for sale nearby. The man suddenly forced his way into the house and pushed the woman down and sexu- ally assault her, police said. She fought the at- tacker off and he fled westbound on foot. Investigators are now appealing to the public for assistance as they try to identify him, a white man in his 30s with a shaved head, crooked yellow teeth and possibly blue eyes. He wore a baggy blue shirt, sweatpants and running shoes. The man, who kept using the phrase "right on," had a tattoo of a pi- rate ship on the inside of his right forearm and writing on the outside of the forearm. His fingers were stained yellow, presumably from ciga- rettes. His cheeks were drawn and he smelled of cigarettes. Anyone with infor- mation is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ex- tension 5327, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477. NEWS Sketch of Durham sexual assault suspect released JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com Durham police have released this sketch of a man sought in a sexual assault of a woman in Oshawa. Durham police handout 7 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PLUS! 0%PLUS PAY... Interestfor 3Years O.A.C. BOGODON’T DELAY! ENDING SOON! BuyAnyWindowand GettheSecond for50%Off * *Promotionappliestoneworders only.Cannotbecombinedwith anyotherofferorpromotion. 401 *Up to $5000 in Government Rebates $500 REBATE* PERWINDOW NOWOPEN Visitustoday! 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During the campaign, select Pickering house- holds will receive an infor- mation card in the mail, and a visit from Pickering firefighters, who will be going door-to-door edu- cating residents on the re- ality of fires in the com- munity. "After conducting fire investigations into three recent fire fatalities in Pickering, it is critical that our residents under- stand the importance of exiting the dwelling im- mediately following the activation of a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm," said fire Chief John Hagg. "This is an excellent op- portunity for residents to meet our firefighters in person and have meaning- ful conversations around escape planning, fire safe- ty and prevention." Chief Hagg hopes that through education, awareness, and team- work, fire-related fatali- ties, injuries, and proper- ty damage can be reduced throughout the city. Additional information on protecting one's family from fire is available at pickering.ca/GetReal- Pickering. COMMUNITY Pickering gets real about fire prevention A treasure hunt, a na- ture immersion course, an enlightening walk in the woods. The big bioblitz and nature festival happening in Heber Down Conserva- tion Area this weekend is open to everyone. And guaranteed to expand your horizons, no matter how much or how little you al- ready know about the birds, plants, reptiles, fun- gi, mammals, insects and amphibians you come across. That's the goal - to dis- cover biodiversity, by iden- tifying as many species as possible in this interesting natural area. And to learn together - experts, novices, young, old, families, friends. Straddling the Gla- cial Lake Iroquois shore- line where it's cut by the clear waters of Lynde Creek, Heber Down is a great place to get over any "nature deficiency" ail- ments after a long winter indoors. First of all, for the wild- flowers - spring ephemer- als bursting into bloom be- fore trees leaf out over- head. Bright yellow dog- tooth violets, ankle high, greet you not far from the parking lot. Trilliums are plentiful, bloodroot al- ready in bloom, and high up the hill, in the patch of mature hardwood forest preserved there, clumps of hepaticas flourish - tiny, delicate, precious. Heber Down has a great mix of trees, starting with impressive, massive cedars growing in the creek val- ley. Bioblitzers will also ex- plore the ironwood, beech, yellow birch, sugar maples and basswood climbing the slopes, interspersed with the hemlock and white pines of a climax forest. Plus keep an eye out for non-native, invasive garlic mustard, dog-strangling vine and phragmites, which, without prompt and careful control, will swal- low up and suffocate a nat- ural area. Spring migration is reaching its peak this weekend, with warblers, tanagers, thrushes and hummingbirds flooding through Durham woods. Mourning warblers nest in Heber Down, and may be just returning. One year a rare Louisiana water- thrush nested there! Listen for the rattling calls of kingfishers along the creek, and soft courtship conversations of blue jays amid the cacophony of oth- er birdsong. Not many moths or but- terflies will be out yet, but bioblitz organizers will en- courage participants to send in reports of species they find in Heber Down throughout the summer, to capture a fuller picture of life in this wonderful is- land of biodiversity. For bioblitz registra- tion, information and scheduling: www.ontario- bioblitz.ca or 416-889-9158. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. –- Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation col- umnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. OPINION Whitby conservation area has much to offer Nature writer Margaret Carney encourages all to take part in bioblitz MARGARET CARNEY Column PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 The News Advertiser, published every Wednesday and Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a whollyowned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora- tion. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario. The News Advertiser is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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CONTACT US Publisher Tim Whittaker | twhittaker@durhamregion.com Director of Advertising Fred Eismont | feismont@durhamregion.com Regional Managing Editor Mike Johnston | mjohnston@durhamregion.com Director of Distribution Abe Fahkourie | afakhourie@durhamregion.com Composing Manager Cheryl Haines | chaines@durhamregion.com WHO WE ARE OPINION •EDITORIAL • •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • If you're looking for a feel-good story, for someone who serves as an inspiration, for someone to look up to, and who's living proof that unwavering commitment, perseverance and hard work can pay off, then look no farther than Nathan Shepherd of Ajax. The New York Jets picked him in the third round, 72nd overall, in the National Football League draft on Friday, April 27. A six-foot-four, 315-pound defensive lineman, Shepherd was the lone Canadian chosen among the 256 players drafted into the NFL. Shepherd's journey from growing up in Durham Re- gion to the Big Apple is nothing if not incredible. His story is rooted in perseverance, with plenty of opportu- nities along the way for self-doubt to creep in. Yet, Shep- herd remained steadfast in pursuing his dream and is now living it with his selection by the Jets. A graduate of J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax, Shepherd spent two years playing Division II foot- ball at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, but was forced to leave for financial reasons. He worked a variety of jobs to save enough money to return to school, and made the Fort Hays State Universi- ty team in Kansas as a walk-on in 2015, ultimately devel- oping to the point of being named Mid-America Intercol- legiate Athletics Association (MIAA) defensive player of the year and helping Fort Hays (11-0) to its first MIAA title last season. Perhaps even more crucial to his ascendance to the NFL than an outstanding season at Fort Hays State was Shepherd's performances at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., and the NFL combine, where he impressed NFL scouts with a combination of strength, speed and explo- siveness. Shepherd's ascendancy to the NFL is not without people who believed in him and his abilities along the way. One of those was Gerry Martinez, who helped groom him when Shepherd came to the Academy Of Learning, Strength and Conditioning in Scarborough from the Ajax/Pickering Dolphins as a 16-year-old. Martinez says Shepherd is someone you can cheer for, someone who never wavered from being hardwork- ing and humble. "He's always been that committed, hardworking guy," said Martinez. "He has a great personality and he's a likable guy ... I talk to him even now, he's a grown man, but he has the same demeanour, same humbleness. Nothing has changed." Congratulations to Shepherd on being drafted to the NFL's Jets. Most of all, we applaud you for following your dreams. Durham football player the epitome of perseverance Do not spend your savings To the editor: I am very sorry, but there are two political par- ties that do nothing for pen- sioners unless they are tak- ing more taxes off them. Stephen Harper did nothing to increase the Ca- nadian Pension Plan. It was the Harper government that brought the defined benefit pensions in, not a certain fact that you would get any- thing upon retirement. Look at the companies that have declared bank- ruptcy while the Liberal and Conservative govern- ments have held power, and all workers and retirees are at the back of the queue. So whatever you, please do not spend your savings. Gordon Robinson Pickering Time to recognize importance of protesting To the editor: The word "protest" seems to have taken on a negative meaning in to- day's society. People view it as the fool's errand and those pro- testing are kidding them- selves because they can't change anything. In reality, protests unite people and create massive change in society. Without protest, there would have been no Civil Rights Move- ment to make all men equal and no push toward demo- cratic states. It's time we recognize the importance of protest- ing, because it gives people a voice against the govern- ment, organizations and businesses that oppress them. A perfect way to get in- volved is learning how to be a "hero in waiting." Psy- chologist Philip Zimbar- do's theory of the "hero in waiting" explains that peo- ple should see themselves as waiting for the perfect moment to step up and act. It is time for people to be heroes in action, not in wait- ing, and express their views. Carlee Moran Brooklin Shopper saved from a fall To the editor: I wanted to say a big thank you to the "wee Scottish angel" who took charge and saved me from falling to the floor. I was in Joe and Barb's No Frills in Courtice, on Friday, April 13, when she noticed that I had gone pale and was faint, since I had not eaten that day. She asked me if I was all right and called over a store em- ployee to help. She would not take "I'm OK," for an answer. Along with two other employees, (managers I think), they quickly went into action, got me a chair and attended to me until I felt better. It's so refreshing to think that even in this rushed and crazy world we now live in, that there are still people who care. I did not get their names, however, I would just like to say "thank you" to them all. Joe and Barb's No Frills, you have some caring staff who you should be proud of. 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McCarthy spoke at UOIT in Oshawa on May 2, as part of the university's fourth annual Futures Fo- rum, an event that brings together experts and com- munity members on a dif- ferent topic each year. This year's theme was the future of energy and the environment, something event organizer and UOIT professor Dr. Dan Hoorn- weg, says has an impact on everyone. "The government of Canada has set ambitions greenhouse gas reduction targets. Whoever figures that out first and best will drive their economies into the future," he explains, saying electric vehicles will be a big part of the puzzle. McCarthy drew plenty of laughs and applause from the crowd during her keynote address, which touched on everything from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - who she de- scribed as "wicked cute" - to Washington D.C., which she says has "never, ever been the real world." During her time at the EPA, McCarthy signed the Clean Power Plan, which set the first-ever national standards in the United States for reducing carbon emissions from existing power plants. She also worked on ini- tiatives with the United Na- tions and the World Health Organization, and is now a professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and director of the Centre for Health and the Global Environment. McCarthy urged those in attendance at the Fu- tures Forum not to be dis- couraged by what is hap- pening the U.S. - including Trump's move to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris cli- mate agreement. "Stop thinking that we have shut down everything because the federal govern- ment is not working our best interests," she stressed. "Because you have now, probably in the order of three million peo- ple who are working in the clean energy sector today. You have 1.2 million people working in the energy effi- ciency sector in the United States today." She also noted that it's a "long process" for any country to withdraw from the Paris agreement, one that will extend beyond the next vote for president in the U.S. "So get over it. He will not be able to complete the task at hand. We will stay in, and we will stay strong." This year's Future Fo- rum also featured three ex- pert panels looking at envi- ronment justice and ener- gy equality; energy solu- tions, options and impacts; and building and powering sustainable cities. There was a presenta- tion by students and a speech by Kirsty Gogan, co- founder and executive di- rector of Energy for Hu- manity, an organization fo- cused on universal access to clean and cheap energy. McCarthy underscored that clean energy makes "absolute fiscal sense" be- cause it's cheap and getting cheaper by the year, and said it's what the market is rewarding across the U.S. - whether in red or blue states. She said government regulation is only needed when there is a market fail- ure and said if renewables and clean energy are "kick- ing butt" - governments just need to pave the way for success. "And it's not just solar anymore. Wind is amazing. Geothermal is kicking off. There are ways in which we have solutions today, that - when I was talking about climate change 30 years ago -I would have cut off my right arm to have." EDUCATION Obama's environment chief speaks at UOIT, says there is still hope under Trump Gina McCarthy keynote speaker at annual Futures Forum JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Gina McCarthy, former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the face of the Obama administration's global warming and climate change initiatives, was the keynote speaker during UOIT's Futures Forum on May 2. This year's focus was the future of energy and the environment. Jason Liebregts/ Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 those accused of crimes - including those implicated in heinous acts - are work- ing to ensure the integrity of our justice system, ac- cording to Sasha Baglay, an associate professor with the Faculty of Social Sci- ence and Humanities and Director of the Legal Stud- ies Program with the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology. "They are not defending what has been done," she said. "What they are doing is making sure the system works the way it has to. It is merely making the prose- cution do its job." The "immense power" wielded by the state re- quires lawyers on both sides of our adversarial justice system to ensure all rights of the accused are observed, Baglay said. For defence lawyers, that means working diligently to protect a client's rights. "They have to be a zealous advocate," Baglay said. Criminal defence law- yer David Hodson is aware lawyers can be perceived as villains when they choose to defend unsavoury cli- ents. However, he sees the role of the defence lawyer as pivotal in safeguarding the rights Canadians enjoy. "Any lawyer going into criminal law knows there will be times in their career when they'll be dealing with nasty individuals," Hodson said. "They have a duty and an obligation to serve these clients and to provide full answer and de- fence. "I'm often asked: How can you represent a person like that?" Hodson said. "But I don't give any con- sideration to what the community is going to think of my representation of an individual - I've got an obligation to my democra- cy and my country." That sense of duty can be lost on observers, who often have visceral reac- tions to grievous crimes. There can be a tendency to lump the lawyer together with the accused, to equate defending someone with endorsing their actions. A case in point: Adam Strong, the man charged last December with inde- cent interference with a dead body after missing teen Rori Hache's remains were found in his Oshawa apartment, kept the com- munity on tenterhooks for weeks as he mulled hiring a defence lawyer. When it was revealed in March that respected Oshawa defence lawyer Tom Balka had signed on to conduct Strong's defence, he was swiftly condemned (Balka declined to comment). "Why would Mr. Balka take on this case? He was a good lawyer," one com- menter wrote on durham- region.com. "I guess my family will have to look for a different law firm as it makes me wonder why he would take him." Such reactions don't come as a surprise to crim- inal defence lawyer Tyler Smith, who said he's chal- lenged about the people he represents "all the time." People accused of par- ticularly egregious offenc- es come into the system at something of a disadvan- tage, said Smith. There can be a general desire for swift and severe justice, before all the facts in a case emerge. "These people start with everything stacked against them. It's human nature when we hear alle- gations to jump to a con- clusion - this person is guilty," said Smith. "So these people are the ones in the most need of re- presentation." Smith takes pride in a system that is designed not only to mete out sanctions to the convicted, but also to observe and protect the rights of the accused. "We have Charter rights, and those apply to everyone," Smith said. "In Canada, this is the law that applies to everyone." In some cases, defen- dants rely on their lawyers to disprove allegations against them by challeng- ing evidence at trial. In others, the goal is not to fight for an acquittal, but to ensure the fairness of the process, Smith said. Sometimes that in- volves working with the prosecution to negotiate a reasonable sentence in ex- change for a guilty plea. The result, said Smith, can be a timely resolution, without the high cost of a trial, which secures a con- viction without putting victims through the rigors of testifying. "We're not out there try- ing to get bad guys off charges or to put criminals back on the street," he said. "We want to ensure those who are not in a position to defend themselves get a fair trial." Everyone entering the criminal justice system be- gins with the same status, in that they are presumed innocent, Baglay noted. "The presumption of in- nocence - that's the start- ing point. We shouldn't jump to the conclusion that because someone has been accused of a crime that they've actually com- mitted it," she said. "The task of the defence is to en- sure this principle is up- held." For Hodson, the pre- sumption of innocence is more than a safeguard against leaping to conclu- sions about an accused person's guilt - it places the onus on the Crown, whose job it is to prove guilt be- yond a reasonable doubt. In our system, the accused does not have to prove in- nocence - those accused of criminal offences are not required to testify if they choose not to, and don't even have to present evi- dence. It is up to the Crown to prove its case, and it is the role of the defence law- yer to challenge the prose- cution. "Our concept of justice applies to everybody," Hodson said. "The most unsavory character in our community has to be pro- vided with a full defence. Our future as a society de- mands it." NEWS Lawyer challenged 'all the time' about people he represents For the Defence: Lawyers who advocate for the accused, and integrity of the justice system Ron Pietroniro/Metroland l Continued from front 13 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The Energy from W aste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW -W MAC)Meeting #28 will be held on Thursday,May 24,from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.at Durham Regional Headquarters in Room LL-C. All EFW -WMAC meetings are open to the public and streamed online at Durham.ca. For more information,please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Melodee Smart 1-800-372-1102 ext.3560 EFW -W MAC@durham.ca www.durhamyorkwaste.ca www.durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.3560. EFW-WMAC Meeting #28 Can someone please ex- plain to me how the Truth and Reconciliation Com- mission, through its re- port, and then the House of Commons, through a re- cent motion, decided to in- vite the pope to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools? How does one even have the gall to invite someone or a group to apologize? Just take responsibility for yourself! This makes no sense, but I know what I'd be told. Having the papacy acknowledge the abuse done to Indigenous people would bring about healing. Possibly. But how often must the pope apologize? In 2009, national chief of the Assembly of First Na- tions, Phil Fontaine, led a delegation that shared with Pope Benedict. Pope Benedict then voluntarily expressed sorrow regard- ing the atrocities, but it was not done in public. Yet in the eyes of Fontaine, a former residential school student himself, this was seen as the "final piece" to that horrific chapter. But apparently this final piece wasn't received by all be- cause if it were, we wouldn't be here. Which brings about a question that can be asked of Indigenous and non-In- digenous people alike: what if the apology we're looking for never comes? Notice I said the "apology we're looking for." An abuser will never give you the power to become an overcomer, and if we live our lives saying, "I'll be sat- isfied when X happens," you will die waiting. I recently heard there are four parts to an apolo- gy -- saying sorry; taking responsibility for what you're sorry for; making a resolution; and asking for forgiveness. If this is true, then how often is a true apology actually given? Regardless, you cannot make someone apologize to you or forgive you, and trauma requires a healing process that cannot be pinned on other individu- als. I am saddened by the place Indigenous Canadi- ans and non-Indigenous Canadians find them- selves in this nation today. Now the government is asking for apologies? It al- most seems like it is put- ting an emphasis on this to distract from its own re- sponsibility with missing and murdered Indigenous women and other pressing Indigenous matters. It may look like progress because governments are trying to rectify past systemic abus- es like within residential schools. But if we think de- manding an apology from the pope is progress, we've forgotten the basics of court. While you can be the accused and be your own lawyer, you cannot be the complainant and also act as the judge. –-- Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. OPINION Oh Canada: we've taken apologizing to a whole new level The government definitely has gall, says columnist Renae Jarrett RENAE JARRETT Column PICKERING - While the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade supports Ontario Power Generation's appli- cation to continue opera- tions at the Pickering Nu- clear Generating Station, those in opposition to the proposal question why the hearings are taking place nearly 30 kilometres away from the power plant. APBOT recently an- nounced it supports OPG's request for a licence exten- sion to 2024. The plant was sched- uled to close on August 31, 2018, but OPG is seeking a 10-year license extension, in order to operate the Pickering station until the end of 2024, followed by safe storage activities such as removal of fuel and wa- ter until 2028. "OPG Pickering contin- ues to be a wonderful neighbour and supporter to both business and the community at large," said Christine Ashton, APBOT president. "Throughout Ajax and Pickering, OPG has shown their partner- ship through their in- depth and ongoing interac- tion with us. In addition to being a community leader, they make an incredible contribution to the local economy, creating almost 3,000 jobs in Durham Re- gion alone. The continued operation of the Pickering station until 2024 will bring benefits to Ontario's greater economy, energy system and keep our local communities vibrant and prosperous." A public hearing re- garding the renewal appli- cation is scheduled to be held in Courtice from June 26 to June 28, at which AP- BOT plans to share its sup- port of continuing opera- tions. It says Pickering Nu- clear's ongoing relation- ship with the APBOT, offering space for public education forums, giving insight on APBOT com- mittees and, in turn, looking for feedback on their operations, are among its reasons for its support. However, not everyone is pleased with the deci- sion to hold the hearings in Courtice, instead of in Pickering. A letter to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commis- sion (CNSC) president Mi- chael Binder, signed by Angela Bischoff of the On- tario Clean Air Alliance, on behalf of five other in- terested parties such as Greenpeace and Durham Nuclear Awareness, said the proposed location for the hearing is a mistake that needs to be rectified. "The proposed hearing venue at the Hope Fellow- ship Church in Courtice is 28 kilometres east of the Pickering Nuclear Sta- tion," the letter said. "It is on the far eastern edge of the GTA, upwards of two hours by public transit from the Pickering GO Sta- tion, including a 1.3-kilo- metre walk. We find it dis- concerting that the CNSC would plan a major hear- ing far from the millions of people potentially affected by a severe offsite acci- dent, and far from major news media. One impor- tant purpose of CNSC li- cense renewal hearings is to listen to public con- cerns; another is to allow the public and other inter- ested parties to hear first- hand from experts testify- ing at the hearings. Nei- ther of these will be well served by the location you've chosen." In an emailed response to the News Advertiser's questions, the CNSC ex- plained it looked for avail- able venues that were as close as possible to the Pickering station. "CNSC staff called local hotels, conference centres and recreation facilities," read the email. "They also sought the assistance of the City of Pickering, To- ronto Tourism as well as others. Venues were called from Pickering to Toronto, however none were avail- able the week of June 26 to 28 that met our require- ments for proximity and capacity. We also consid- ered other dates for the hearing, but ran into the same challenges." The CNSC looks for a lo- cation that can be booked for a full week, can be set up prior to the actual hear- ing and later dismantled, and that can accommodate a large number of interve- nors. The CNSC noted Hope Fellowship Church has successfully been used for other public hearings in the past, has free park- ing and is wheelchair ac- cessible. "For those individuals not able to attend the hear- ing in person, all commis- sion proceedings are video webcast live and archived, which allows anyone to view the proceedings live or later at their leisure," said the CNSC. Pickering Continued Operations: An Impact Analysis on Ontario's Economy, an independent economic analysis re- leased in partnership with the APBOT, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, and sponsored by OPG, found three major benefits to continued operations until 2024: $1.54 billion to Ontario's GDP per year; 7,590 full-time equivalent jobs per year; and $290 mil- lion in government taxa- tion revenues ($155 million to federal and $135 million to provincial). 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Redeem coupons at any major retailer in Canada. Shop Smar t Get coupons for products you use and love AJAX - Like a lot of kids his age, Yaseen Qazi, 12, loves to play Minecraft. But lately, he's also been thinking that he might want to make his own video game someday. Over the course of this school year, Yaseen, a Grade 7 student at Bolton C. Falby Public School in Ajax, has spent lunch hours learning skills like website building and HTML coding through Tech Spark - a program fo- cused on bringing tech ed- ucation to girls and chil- dren of colour. "My dream job is to be a software engineer," Yaseen says. "I really like how, when we're building a web- site, you can see how it all comes together. It's incred- ible and fun." Tech Spark offers tech education to kids ages six to 17 through in-school pro- grams, workshops and camps. Founder and executive director Tamar Huggins says the focus is on girls and children of colour be- cause those demographics are traditionally under-re- presented in the technolo- gy field. "When they don't see themselves represented ... they think technology isn't something they can do," she says. Huggins describes the Tech Spark programs as a "pipeline" - students get en- gaged with the technology at the elementary school level, which may lead them to pursue it in post-second- ary school, or as an entre- preneur. Tech Spark has been partnering with Bolton C. Falby on the lunch hour sessions since September - and on May 1, even more kids got in on the action at a special Innovation Day held at the school. The event saw about 150 students from five elemen- tary schools spend the day learning about virtual re- ality, coding, game mak- ing, drones, and app build- ing. Many of the kids were experiencing the technolo- gy for the first time, like Dylan Bell, 10, who was amazed after his attempt at playing a virtual reality game. "It feels so real," he ex- claimed. "You feel like you're really there." Bolton C. Falby princi- pal Conor Jinkinson says Innovation Day and the on- going partnership with Tech Spark reflect the Dur- ham District School Board's ongoing focus on equity. "I like to say we are a school of opportunity" he says, describing a student population at Bolton C. Fal- by that is both racially di- verse and has pockets of students who are margin- alized. "A lot of our stu- dents wouldn't have access to these things ... without Tech Spark. It's a great ex- perience for them." In addition to hiring ed- ucators who reflect the de- mographics of the kids be- ing taught, Huggins says Tech Spark strives to make the content itself cultural- ly relevant - such as using hip hop music to teach HTML code. "These kids can be the future innovators and cre- ators of tomorrow," she says. "We just have to give them an opportunity." Students attending In- novation Day also faced off for a chance to win a $14,000 Sanbot service robot for their school - Bayview Heights P.S. in Pickering went home with the prize. Tech Spark recently kicked off a new crowd- funding campaign, with a goal of raising $50,000 to send 100 underserved chil- dren to summer camp. Visit www.techspark.ca for more information. EDUCATION 'It feels so real:' Durham kids check out virtual reality and other cool tech tools at Innovation Day JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Kali Kuzyk from Tech Spark reacted to the Virtual reality screen as Michaelle Jean Public School student James Bulusan attempted to finish his VR assignment. Ron Pietroniro/ Metroland 15 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Saturday, May 12 8 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Residents may fill up to four (4) blue boxes with compost. Please bring your own shovel. Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will be available for sale (cash only). Damaged blue boxes and green bins may also be exchanged for new ones free of charge. While supplies last. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food drive. Remember to check expiration dates on food items donated. FREE compost 1-800-667-5671 durham.ca/waste If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-667-5671. Download the Durham Region Waste App to get event reminders and more! "It's time for change in Pickering-Uxbridge" Peter Bethlenfalvy peter2018.ca peterbethlenfalvypc@gmail.com Pickering:376 Kingston Road,Unit 16 Uxbridge:36 Brock Street West (905)-706-8873 ELEC T Authorized by the CFO for the Peter Bethlenfalvy Campaign PICKERING - A Picker- ing company plans to launch cannabis cultiva- tion immediately, now that it's been given the go-ahead from Health Canada. Weed Me Inc. has been granted a licence to culti- vate medical cannabis pur- suant to Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regula- tions. "Canada is leading the world on cannabis cultiva- tion and patient access," said Weed Me's co-founder and CEO, Terry Kulaga. "Receiving one of the first 104 licenses positions us perfectly for the expected growth ahead." The licence to cultivate will enable Weed Me Inc. to begin growing cannabis in their 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Pickering facility. The facility, locat- ed immediately adjacent to Highway 401, is poised to take advantage of proxim- ity to the major transpor- tation corridor of the Greater Toronto Area as well as having direct high- way access to the Quebec- market. It is also ideally positioned for further ex- pansion as the fully- owned, three-acre facility has the capacity to grow to roughly 220,000 square feet of indoor growing, and the ability to supply 40,000 ki- lograms of high-quality cannabis to Canadians an- nually. "We have already se- cured our initial plant ge- netics and look forward to planting in the upcoming weeks," said Weed Me co- founder and president Benny Presman. "Our goal is to apply to Health Cana- da for a sales license with- in four months." NEWS Pickering-based company to cultivate cannabis KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 This is the last of a three-part series exploring the upcoming development of a nature spa on the former Cullen Gardens prop- erty in Whitby. Here we meet the creative minds behind the project and learn how they're working with the town to cultivate their vision for the site. DURHAM - A sigh of relief echoed across the community last October, following an an- nouncement that plans to build a world-class nature spa facility in Durham are moving forward despite significant delays. The multimillion dollar pro- ject at Cullen Central Park, located at 300 Taunton Rd. W. in Whitby, has been in the works since 2010 when Nordik Group - the company behind the hugely successful Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea, Que. - declared its in- tention to purchase the grounds of the defunct Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village, which closed in 2006. In 2013, a more than $2.6-million transaction closed between Nordik and the Town of Whitby, spurring excite- ment among residents that the development would bring people back to the area and breathe new life into the once bustling tourist attraction. What came next was a long period of uncertainty as the project lagged behind schedule and the finish line blurred with each passing year. Nordik has now confirmed it has its sights firmly set on summer 2019; a sod turning ceremony will be held next month. "The process has been very long and we weren't expecting (that)," Martin Paquette, the company's co-owner and CEO told us when we caught up with him during recent a visit to Nordik's head office in the Otta- wa-Gatineau region. "We still have a few months but we're really close ... we should be able to start construc- tion this summer." While at the headquarters, I had the opportunity to experi- ence a virtual reality tour of the Whitby spa. I was impressed to see how much progress has taken place behind the scenes. The project has expanded since it was approved five years ago: Nordik now owns 9.61 acres of the 85.5-acre Cullen lands - about two acres more than origi- nally planned - with the addition of the tablelands fronting onto Taunton Road. That includes the space previously occupied by the 20,000-sq.-ft main building, which came down late last year. The spa will be built over an area of 385,423 sq. ft. Phase 1 will have a capacity of 700 guests who can enjoy the thermal cycle any time of the year with access to a mix of dry saunas, steam saunas, outdoor pools (hot, cold and tem- perate), waterfalls, and multiple outdoor and indoor rest areas. Various massages, body treat- ments, and wellness rituals will also be available, as well as three separate restaurants. Phase 2 of the project will include a hotel component but no plans for that have yet been submitted. Acquiring those extra lands for the future hotel was a critical component of the company's vision for the devel- opment, explained Paquette. "First, it was a smaller pro- ject, then it became bigger and when we saw the potential, it was impossible for us to invest $15 to $20 million without the opportunity of having the land beside it, so that triggered a whole new negotiation process." He described the steps he and his team underwent for the Whit- by spa as "more administrative" than what they were used to with their first location in Chelsea - an area which they are more famil- iar with and a population hover- ing at about 8,000. He added he appreciates how meticulously the project was handled by the town and other regulatory bodies as they worked together to iron out the details. Development of Nordik's sec- ond spa, which got underway shortly before the Cullen site was purchased and opened in Winni- peg, Manitoba in 2015, also affect- ed the timeline. Due to the scope of both projects and the financing that was required, they could only undertake one at a time. With the benefit of more time and experience gained from running the two sites, the archi- tecture and design of the Whitby spa has evolved in line with the company's standard for pushing the boundaries with innovative techniques, said Paquette. "I would say that we're prob- ably now in our Version 3.0," he noted, discussing some of the state-of-the-art technology that will be used to streamline the site's check-in process and im- prove the overall guest experi- ence. "We've created a restaurant where there are different sec- tions and if you're wanting to snack and have something healthy, it could be really fast because we'll have some sections where you sit down and you can order with an iPad ... and other sections where you lay down and somebody comes to you." Similar to the Quebec spa, the Whitby site will also have a quiet and social zone to suit varying preferences. "We've learned a lot from our other places. Some people come to a spa and they socialize with friends they haven't seen for months and other people want to meditate," said Paquette. One of the challenges the company faced was capturing the vibe of the Chelsea site while working within the constraints of a new setting. "Here, you can do a beer gar- den and people could literally go with a glass of wine in a hot tub, while this is something we can't do in Ontario - so how are we going to re-create that in that environment?" Among the site's key features will be an event sauna where more than 100 people can experi- ence the Aufguss wellness ritual at once. There will also be an enhanced version of the salt water floating pool found at the Chelsea spa, which will take the depths of relaxation reached in the Kalla treatment to the next level. "It was a long journey ... but we've learned a lot in that pro- cess," said Paquette. "Every time we're doing something - we're pushing the experience another notch, so if we would have built that spa four or five years ago, it would have not been close to 50 per cent the experience that it will be." According to Whitby's com- missioner of community and marketing services, Peter LeBel, the Nordik spa development is expected to generate about 200 jobs and draw upwards of 200,000 visitors per year. "It's going to be a major tour- ist attraction for Whitby but also Durham Region - it will be an experience like no other here." The project joins a growing list of major commercial of- ferings popping up in town, including iFly, Playdium and Reptilia, as more people move into the area. No longer a small town - Whitby's population has grown by more than 100,000 people since Cullen Gardens opened in 1980 and is expected to reach about 200,000 by 2035. "What it will do for the com- munity, particularly from an economic development perspec- tive, I mean it's jobs clearly but it's going to be a huge demand generator," he said. "If we think about how our community is also transforming and becoming very much (an area) that has a growing enter- tainment sector ... I think it will certainly be a destination for Durham residents, as well as those living east of the city of Toronto, further to the east of Durham, and then to the north." LeBel, who joined the town as director of economic develop- ment 25 years ago, said Cullen park is an integral part of the community and he's glad to see it continue to thrive. Town staff is currently seeking more pas- sive and active uses for the lands to allow residents of all ages and especially families, to enjoy the site's treasured beauty. "We've retained somewhere in the order of 75 acres in municipal ownership, which is a tremen- dous opportunity," he said. "Those who know the history of Cullen, I think will recognize that. And those who are living in the community now can know that there's this wonderful con- nection of nature and things to do and experience right in the centre and heart of our community." 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The categories that the judges had to choose from were as follows: Company Image and Advertising: -Excellence in Signage -Excellence Logo Design -Excellence in Sales Brochure Design - -Excellence in Print Ad/Direct Mail Piece -Excellence in Digital Marketing New Home Design - Production Built: -Excellence in Production Built Home (under 1,600 sq. ft.) -Excellence in Production Built Home (1,601-2,400 sq. ft.) -Excellence in Production Built Home (2,401-3,400 sq. ft.) -Excellence in Production Built Home (3,401-4,400 sq. ft.) -Excellence in Production Built Kitchen Design -Excellence in Production Built Bathroom Design RenoMark Awards: -Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition (under $100,000) -Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition ($100,001- 150,000) -Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition ($150,000 and up) -Excellence in Room Renovation -Excellence in Kitchen Renovation Custom Built Homes -Excellence in Custom Built Under 2,500 sq. ft. -Excellence in Custom Built 2,501-3,500 sq. ft. -Excellence in Custom Built 3,501-4,400 sq. ft. -Excellence in Custom Built 4,401 sq. ft. and up -Excellence in Custom Kitchen Design -Excellence in Custom Bathroom Design On-Site Sales Awards -Excellence in Interior Decorating -Excellence in New Homes Sales Office - Small Volume -Excellence in New Homes Sales Office - Large Volume Member Awards -Outstanding Trade -Outstanding Supplier or Manufacturer -Online Excellence -Excellence in Social Media -Excellence in Training & Development -Excellence in Workplace Safety Outstanding Achievement Awards -Corporate Citizenship -Community of the Year -Green Builder of the Year -Builder of the Year - Small Volume -Builder of the Year - Large Volume For more information about this section or the Winners Section May 17th & 24th, please contact Monique Lea at mlea@durhamregion.com. January X - January X, 2018 INTERIORS HomesnewThursday May 3rd - May 10th, 2018 EAST 2018 Durham Region Home Builders’ Association celebrates their best! You’ve been saving for years to finally buy that first home. Or maybe you’re ready to downsize but you want to stay in your community. Perhaps you’ve been watch- ing your children try to break into the market and are getting discouraged and frustrated too. Sound familiar? That great Canadian dream of home ownership, the one that was reasonably attainable for generations past, is now slipping through our fingers. We hear it from our friends, our family and our neigh- bours and we get it. That’s why we’re calling on home believers across the province to help us spread the message that we still believe in the Canadian dream of home ownership and we need to make sure it’s attain- able for generations to come. So, who exactly is a #HomeBeliever? It’s the millennial who has been working hard and saving to put a deposit down on a home that is close to work, or transit. It’s the senior who is looking forward to retirement but is caught in a financial dilemma between expensive accommoda- tion near their children or settling for a less expensive option many miles away from their core community. A #HomeBeliever is a neighbour who will not give up on the dream of homeownership because he or she under- stands the life-long value of living, working and playing in a community of choice. You are one of many home believers across the province and your voice is valuable. Join our team of home believers at the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association and let your government know how strong your belief in home ownership is. Tell them you want financial security, tell them you want to invest in your community of choice, tell them you want the opportunity to have a home of your own. The dream of homeownership is too important not to pursue. How else can you get involved? Participate in the #HomeBeliever conversation on Twitter by declaring what matters the most to you in finding your dream home and use #homebeliever. Follow @OntarioHBA and @DurhamHBA on Twitter and like, comment and share our posts. Visit homebeliever.ca and sign the pledge, a copy of which can also be emailed directly to your local MPP with the click of a button. More than 2,000 people have visited homebeliever. ca and in total, more than 700 people have signed the pledge. MPPs from all three parties have signed the pledge have signed the pledge, as well as Premier Kathleen Wynne, Housing Minister Peter Milczyn, PC Housing Critic MPP Ernie Hardeman, NDP Housing Critic MPP Percy Hatfiend and Speaker of the House Dave Levac. You’ve worked hard, you’ve saved and you’ve searched and you should be able to fulfil your dream of owning the home you choose in the community you want. 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Mini Wellness Fair at Pickering Loblaws - Friday, May 11 from 10:30 - 2:30 WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Lisa Ireland, 289 923-2874, lisa.ireland@loblaw.ca COST: Free Come & join us for a Mini Well- ness Fair at the Pickering Lo- blaws. Booths set up by In-Store Dietitian, Alzheimer Society, Parkinson Society, CE LHIN, GoodLife Fitness, Pickering Soc- cer Club, PC Express and more. Come and ask your questions and grab some great resources. Chance to win prizes. Free. Walk or Run to Quit in-store clinics! WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Running Room Pickering, Unit 18, Pickering Square 1450 Kingston Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Karen Kuzmich, 9053874322, kkuzmich@ontario.cancer.ca, https://www.runtoquit.com/ Looking to quit smoking? Walk or Run to Quit is an innovative quit smoking program that pairs the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room. This year, walk or run to a smoke-free life by joining Walk or Run to Quit at: The Pick- ering Running Room. Use code WRTQ18 to register for the training program at no cost! l Saturday, May 12 Pickering Horticultural Society plant sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Joanne Shaw, 905-903-2597, jo- anne.shaw2@gmail.com, http:// www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety- .com Plants available for sale at the gazebo in Esplanade Park. Come early for best selection.Expert gardeners available for questions. A Morning with Mary Berg, Winner of MasterChef Canada, Season 3 WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Susan Harris, susanmharris1@rog- ers.com, https://amberlea- church.ca/women COST: $15.00 Join us for breakfast with Mary Berg, winner of MasterChef Cana- da, Season 3, Food Expert on CTV's Your Morning, The Marilyn Denis Show, and The Social, and host of Mary's Big Kitchen Party on Bell Fibe TV1, as she comes home to Pickering and shares her inspirational life story followed by an informal QandA. Limited tickets available. Order online at amberleachurch.ca/women 7th Annual Petapolooza - Pick- ering's Outdoor Pet Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Grand Valley Park, Third Concession West of Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Carl Milanes, 9054270093, cmi- lanes@pickering.ca, http:// pickering.ca/RPO COST: $5 Petapolooza brings together pet enthusiasts within our community, and gives them an opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry. Admission to this year's event is $5 for adults while seniors, children and pets are free. Rabies and Microchip Clinic (Dogs Only) WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Grand Valley Park, Third Concession West of Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Carl Milanes, 905-427-0093, cmi- lanes@pickering.ca, http:// www.pickering.ca/RPO COST: 20 Over the last 6 years, the City has vaccinated over 1000 pets from the community at this low cost rabies clinic!Cost is $20 each, cash only.Location: Grand Valley Park (Third Concession West of Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON)Please have dogs on a leash or in a carrier.Sponsoring veteri- narian is Dr. Chari Panneeru Step into Summer Fashion Show and Silent Auction at St. Mar- tin's Church WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: St. Martin's Anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins Dr., Pickering CONTACT: Denise Farrugia, 9058394257, office@stmartinsanglican.ca, http://www.stmartinsanglican.ca COST: $25 Fashion Show and Silent Auction fundraiser for Luke's Place in Oshawa, which will showcase great styles for summer. Your $25 ticket includes lunch, wine, delicious desserts, coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic beverag- es, the fashion show, and a chance to bid on the many items available in our silent auction. Scavenger Hunt (3 to 12 Years) WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org Join us for a fun-filled scavenger hunt outside the Central Library! Keep an eye on the sky as this event is weather permitting. Video Game Tournament (16+) WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, jessicatrinier@picnet.org, http:// www.picnet.org If you love gaming, come show off your skills at our tournaments. Awesome prizes to be won. Vote via snapchat for which games you want @teensppl. Register to reserve your spot. Drop Ins wel- come. West Durham Ironheads vs. Gloucester Griffins WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. South, Pickering CONTACT: 905-420-2667 COST: Up to $7 Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League. l Sunday, May 13 Mother's Day Tea WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Brent Woods, 905.683.8401, museum@picker- ing.ca COST: $27.12 Dads, we got an idea for you! Book early to bring your mom, and your children's mom to a luncheon out, just for them! Pickering Museum Village's Redman House will be the tea room for this special day. Every mother will receive a small token at her table. Tickets must be purchased in advance. l Monday, May 14 Free After-School Drop-In Tennis WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Tennis Club Courts, shadybrook drive, Picker- ing CONTACT: sue, sueamberlea- tennis@gmail.com, http:// www.amberleatennis.ca COST: Come and try tennis at the Am- berlea Tennis Club. No registra- tion, no equipment and no experi- ence is needed. Proper footwear is required. This free program is available to youths 18 and under; weather permitting. The courts are outdoors so dress for the weather. Location: in Shadybrook Park (Shadybrook Drive, just south of Strouds Lane ) C.O.V.E. Family Support Group WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Laurie Laframboise, 416-286- 7869, berryhom@icloud.com C-Caring O-Optimism V-Victory E-Encouragement. C.O.V.E. is a peer support group offered on the second and fourth Mondays of the month (Monday, May 14 and Monday, May 28) to address the challenges and concerns faced by family members who have a loved one living with mental health issues. Laurie Laframboise, a mental health case manager in Toronto, will facilitate the meet- ings, held in the boardroom on the main level of the church. l Tuesday, May 15 Seniors's Social WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org Join other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and con- versation. This fun gathering features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion. l Wednesday, May 16 Cloud Storage WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org Do you have lots of photos and/ or documents you wouldn't want to lose or just access from any- where? Learn what cloud storage is, who offers it, how it can help you, and how to use it. You are invited to bring your own device. There is limited space available, register online, in-person or give us a call! l Thursday, May 17 Makers and artisans WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, jessi- catrinier@picnet.org Whether you are knitting, crochet- ing, crafting, printing, building, or just socializing - you can do it here! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and get creative. All skill levels welcome. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit durhamregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. 31 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Michelle Hodgson is two for two. The Whitby photogra- pher for the first time en- tered her work in the Pine- Ridge Arts Council's Ju- ried Photography Exhibi- tion. Both images were ac- cepted, including Broth- ers, which won the 2018 Pi- neRidge Arts Council Award. "My family is all into photography," she said at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax, where the exhibition continues to May 26. Hodgson, who works in digital and print photog- raphy, said her subject matter has generally been landscapes, adding "I dab- ble in portraits." Brothers is a black- and-white digital portrait, a family portrait, she clar- ified. Hodgson explained that her brother, Ross, died at around one month old in 1989. For the photo- graph, she superimposed Ross's tombstone in the Whitevale Cemetery on the back of her brother, Derek. As the photogra- pher, she's not in but is certainly a part of the im- age. "We've never had a full family portrait because Ross passed away," she said. Hodgson's Flower in Ice was also accepted into the show. She is also an illustra- tor and an acrylic and wa- tercolour painter. In the youth category, Zachary Steer of Ajax won the Mayor's Youth Award for his image, London. Za- chary, 14, said he's been to around 50 countries in his short life, adding he got into photography since he and his mother travel a lot. One of the photo- graphs he took is an image of London, UK, a skyline showing St. Paul's Cathe- dral with more modern buildings. At the bottom of the photograph is a bridge over the Thames River. "I mostly wanted St. Paul's in the picture, and I like the skyline and the bridge," he said. It was virtually an east Durham and Toronto sweep on awards night, with the exception of the youth prizes (see list be- low). PineRidge Arts Coun- cil president Cathy Schnippering said 77 pho- tographers registered for the show, 144 images were juried and 63 are hanging in the exhibition. The Pi- neRidge Arts Council handed out $3,000 in priz- es to the winning photog- raphers. "We had more youth this time than at any pre- vious show, including art shows," she said, noting this is the fifth year for the group's photography exhi- bition. Juror Katrina Jennifer Bedford, a photographer and Durham College pro- fessor, said it was an ho- nour to participate in the show. "It was not an easy task to select the photographs that are now in the exhibi- tion," she said, adding it was "more difficult" to choose the award win- ners. Bedford noted that the show is a part of the Sco- tiabank Contact Photog- raphy Festival, the world's largest photography event. Ryan Van Der Hout's Dark Waters exhibition, running July 7 to Sept. 23 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, is also in the contact festival. Also winning awards were: •Ontario Power Gener- ation Award: Peter Simon, Toronto •Enbridge Pipelines Award: Raymond St. Jean, Toronto •Mayor's Award: John Krasinski, Oshawa •Rotary Club of Picker- ing Award: Tim Bell- house, Bethany •Durham West Arts Centre Award: Paula Ken- nedy, Oshawa •Award of Excellence (Adult): Zachary Bird, Whitby Youth Category •Optimist Club of Ajax Award: Rachel Francis, Pickering •Award of Excellence: Victoria Lesniara, Osha- wa Bird, Krasinski and Lesniara also won awards in the 2017 exhibition. Zachary Steer, 14, of Ajax won the Mayor's Youth Award in the PineRidge Arts Council's Juried Photography Exhibition for his 'London.' The show continues at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, until May 26. Mike Ruta/Metroland Diverse images in Ajax show MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com WOW The first TANK SATURDAY of 2018 is May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ontario Regiment Museum, 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. The Gulf War is the focus and visitors can watch a live vehicle demonstration with tanks and other armoured vehicles and check out the museum, full of artifacts, medals, weapons and uniforms. Admission is $10, $5 for students/seniors and kids under 12 get in for free. Visit ontrmu- seum.ca to see options for taking a ride in a military vehicle. To learn more, email info@ontrmuseum.ca or call 905-728-6199. The TORONTO MILITARY SHOW comes to Oshawa's Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show features military items for collectors and those who want to start. Admission is $8; kids under 12 free with a paying adult. Last admission at 1 p.m. For information, contact cmhctoronto@hotmail.com or 416-427- 8379. With gardening season upon us, the Pickering Horticultural Society's annual PLANT SALE is May 12 from 8 to 11 a.m., or until the plants are gone, in Esplanade Park, beside the Civic Complex at One The Esplanade, Pickering. Bring your extra plants, buy others or do both. Gar- deners will be there to answer questions. North Durham Nature holds a free WILDFLOW- ER WALK May 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. through the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve, behind the Uxbridge Walmart, 6 Welwood Dr., Uxbridge. Learn more about spring flowers, the ephemer- als, and bring your camera to take pictures. But leave the dogs at home for this one. Meet at Trailhead Map Post No. 1. To learn more visit www.northdurhamnature.com, contact ndna- ture7@gmail.com or 905-852-5432. Walk or move faster at the MADD Durham Region STRIDES FOR CHANGE 5KM WALK/ RUN, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. (check-in starts) to 12:30 p.m. along the Waterfront Trail in Whitby. Headquarters is the Heydonshore Pavilion at 589 Water St. A registration fee is required. For more information, to register and for pledge sheets, visit maddchapters.ca/durham, email info@madd-durham.com or call 1-800-665-6233, ext. 329. Finally, the COURTICE OUTDOOR FARMERS' MARKET is at the Courtice Flea Market, 1696 Bloor St., Clarington, on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See what fruits and vegetables local farmers have to offer every weekend from May to the end of November. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 things to do in Durham Region on May 12 and 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 32 ROCKIN' FOR THE CURE Catching Grace performed for guests during the Rockin' For The Cure live music event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society at the Ajax Convention Centre April 27. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland WHAT’S ON DURHAM - Ajax Cre- ative Arts (ACA) mem- bers are calling it a home show. The group's Spring F ling Art Show and Sale is May 11 through the 13 at the Village Community Centre (VCC), 22 Sher- wood Rd. W. in Ajax's Pickering Village. It's the group's home, where members paint on Mondays and Wednes- days. But as artist Kim John- son, the group's new pres- ident, notes, the spring show hasn't been held in recent years as the ACA opted for one fall show at the Ajax Community Centre (ACC). Both used to be at the VCC. "While this popular fall show will continue at the ACC, several artists and guests have ex- pressed that they miss the spring show, which we haven't had for a few years," she says. "So we are delighted to be bring- ing it back and bringing it home. Approximately 40 talented artists from the group will be participat- ing, offering a variety of original artwork. Every- thing from realism to ab- stract, using a range of different media." Johnson, a member for more than 10 years, says she's "honoured" to be the new president, adding the club boasts members from throughout Durham Region and even as far as Kingston. "Our club offers a re- laxed, casual atmosphere for artists of all experi- ence levels to paint to- gether, learn from each other and find inspira- tion," she says. "We also offer demos and work- shops for our artists to try new mediums and tech- niques and to continue developing skills. We have club shows and vari- ous exhibitions through- out the year. There is a great social environment. Members share coffee, lunches and life." Johnson says in addi- tion to the open painting sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays the club will be opening on two Satur- days per month. New members are al- ways welcome. Visit the group's website, www.a- jaxcreativearts.ca, email ajaxcreativearts@ya- hoo.ca or visit the club in person. You can also learn more about ACA at the spring show, held each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to seeing and maybe buying art, visitors can get a tea or coffee and treats at Bon- nie's Café. On Mother's Day, May 13, ACA members will be handing out free carna- tions to all moms attend- ing the show, while sup- plies last. As well, there will be tickets available for hour- ly draws throughout the show, featuring prizes of original artwork that winners can choose from. Kim Johnson is the new president of Ajax Creative Arts, which has its Spring Show and Sale May 11, 12 and 13 at the Ajax Creative Arts Club, 22 Sherwood Rd. W. Members also meet there on Mondays and Wednesdays to paint and for fellowship. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland New president, old venue for Ajax art show DURHAM - Classics riffs are going to rock the Regent. The Oshawa theatre presents its 2nd Annual Canadian Classic Rock Se- ries, three shows over four months. According to the Re- gent Theatre website, "the 2017 Series was a huge suc- cess, and based on numer- ous suggestions from our patrons, the three most re- quested acts have been booked in 2018." The music begins on May 13 when Kim Mitchell (Patio Lanterns, Go For Soda) performs. Next up is Harlequin (I Did It for Love, Thinking of You) on June 24. The series concludes on Sept. 22 with Lighthouse (One Fine Morning, Sun- ny Days), fronted since 1992 by Whitby's Dan Clan- cy. Tickets for individual shows are $50 or $60 (Pre- mium). The three-show pack- age deal is $131 or $158 (Pre- mium). The Regent Theatre is at 50 King St. E. For tickets, go online to regenttheatre.ca, call the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2, or visit the box of- f ice in person. Classic rock returns to Oshawa's Regent Theatre Dan Clancy strummed one of his favourite guitars at his home studio in Whitby in 2009. Clancy is the lead singer of Canadian supergroup Lighthouse, which performs at Oshawa's Regent Theatre on Sept. 22 as part of the Canadian Classic Rock Series. Photo taken July 28, 2009. Metroland file photo 33 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m SPORTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - The Dur- ham Elementary Athletic Association has never been solely about producing great athletes, although it certainly has done its fair share of that over the past 45 years. Former world hurdles champion Perdita Felicien, NBA player Cory Joseph and NHL star Tyler Seguin - who still holds a Durham El- ementary Athletic Associa- tion (DEAA) 1500 metre run- ning record - are just a small sample of those who have gone on to bigger and better things in the world of sports. Of greater importance, however, and much more difficult to quantify, the DEAA has helped enrich countless lives by fostering an atmosphere of competi- tion, yes, but also of healthy living, motivation, respect, co-operation ... the list could easily go on. The success of DEAA has been carried on through generations of dedicated teachers, includ- ing Andy Dyment, who played a key role in devel- oping the model in 1973, and his son Rob, the cur- rent president. It was appropriate, then, that both were on hand - along with plenty of other contributors over the years - at a celebration held at the Durham District School Board (DDSB) to ho- nour the DEAA being rec- ognized with a Sport Onta- rio award for system design excellence. "It started in my mom and dad's basement in 1973, so it's something that's been near and dear to my heart," Rob Dyment said. "There are so many pas- sionate people who are still willing to and wanting to coach. We keep finding ways of making it work." The concept of DEAA was indeed hatched in the basement of the Dyment house, where Andy Dy- ment, Gary Edgar, John Hinch and Gene Schaaf eventually organized what was first known at DETA, the Durham Elementary Teachers' Association, in- volving 76 public schools in the region. The first and only orga- nized event the first year was a track and field meet in 1974. "The whole inception was the idea that there's got to be a better way to get things done here, better for the kids to have some kind of a competition," ex- plained Andy Dyment, who had carried the concept over from his early teach- ing days in Scarborough. "The cream just rises to the top. It's been outstanding." The DEAA now involves all 108 schools in the DDSB, broken into eight regions, and oversees 16 core or in- vitational sports, including basketball and volleyball, which follow the 64-team championship model of the March Madness university basketball tournament in the United States. It also runs regular coaching clin- ics. "The organization has only gotten better because of the coaches themselves trading ideas and giving ideas and sharing coaching philosophies," said Andy Dyment, 78 and retired from teaching for 21 years, but still seen annually helping out at cross coun- try meets. Rob Dyment, closing in on retirement himself now, is proud of his family's leg- acy, and appreciative that his own children, Riley and Emily, had an opportunity to participate as well. "It's just all of the people that have gone before me and all the people that con- tinue to wake up for early practices, stay late at night, go to the weekend tourna- ments, the people that con- vene our sports, spend their time to make sure that kids have an opportu- nity - that's what I'm proud of," Rob Dyment said. "I think that's the key that we've realized: how much character can be built out- side the classroom as well as inside." Sport Ontario honours DEAA for system design excellence BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Rob Dyment, president of DEAA (Durham Elementary Athletic Association) with his father Andy, the founder. The DEAA recently won a Sport Ontario award for system design, awarded to organizations that promote and actively get kids involved in sport. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland This has been labelled as the generation of heli- copter parents because of the way so many are con- stantly hovering over their children, watching their every move and en- suring success every step along the way, whether de- served or not. What a shame. Regret- tably, as a result, the new breed of athlete I am see- ing is way too entitled and both physically and men- tally weak. And gone is the concept of account- ability. Resilience is often de- fined as "the capacity to recover quickly from diffi- culties" and it is often equated with toughness, both physical and mental. And so, if you truly want to help your children be- come great, you must stop trying to control every sit- uation in their lives and put them in situations where the outcome is un- certain. When they inevitably experience some disap- pointment along the way, don't make excuses for them; be there to teach them this: 1. How to wipe away their tears 2. How to punch their excuses in the face 3. How to look in the mirror and say, "today I just wasn't good enough, but tomorrow I will dig in and get at it." An old friend and team- mate wrote to me in re- sponse to a column I re- cently wrote on this very point and, in reference to our high school days, said: "I'm sure our old football and wrestling coach, An- dy Gibson, is smiling down on you from heaven ... while making some un- ruly and lazy angels do chin-ups on the goal- posts." You see, Mr. Gibson held us all accountable, every moment of every game and every practice. And yes, among other things, he did make us hang from the goalposts for various offences. How- ever, his demands of us for daily excellence and effort was inspiring and really helped develop and build our self-confidence and made us resilient. If you want to have a confident and resilient child, you need to raise the bar high and hold them ac- countable to it. This I am sure, would make Mr. Gib- son smile. Until next time, re- member "you can't fake strong." –Former NHL strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Renzetti can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca Building confident and resilient athletes Columnist Peter Renzetti encourages parents to hold children accountable OPINION PETER RENZETTI Column dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 34 AJAX - Candace Chap- man of Ajax has become the first member of Cana- da's 2012 Olympic bronze- medal team to be inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. Chapman, 35, will join Tomasz Radzinski as the only inductee this year, to be formally celebrated lat- er this year at national team home matches. "It is quite remarkable for me to think of the in- credible women with whom I now share this ho- nour: they were pioneers of the game and some fantas- tic teammates and friends of mine who have laid the foundation for the women's national team program," Chapman said in a Soccer Canada press release. Chapman competed at two Olympics, the 2008 Bei- jing Games and the 2012 London Games, where she was part of the first Cana- dian team to win a medal at an Olympic Summer Games in 76 years. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Ajax, Chapman missed most of the 2012 Olympics after tearing a calf muscle in the opening game, but did re- turn to the field for the final 10 minutes of a 1-0 win over France in the bronze medal match - and was even on the field when Diana Math- eson scored the winning goal during extra time. "I'll tell you the last 10 seconds I didn't feel it all," Chapman said at the time, referring to the injury. "It was epic. I can't really de- scribe it any other way." Chapman also played in two FIFA Women's world cups and five CONCACAF tournaments, including a gold medal win in 2010. At the professional lev- el, she won back-to-back Women's Professional Soc- cer (WPS) championships in 2010 with FC Gold Pride and in 2011 with Western New York Flash. She also enjoyed club success with Burlington Sting at Canada Soccer's U-19 Cup, with the Univer- sity of Notre Dame in the 2004 College Cup, and with Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 2006 USL W-League championship. At the international youth level, she was a tour- nament all-star when Can- ada won silver at the FIFA U-19 Women's World Cham- pionship Canada 2002. Chapman played her youth soccer with Ajax United and Burlington Sting. After stints with To- ronto Inferno, Atlanta Sil- verbacks and Vancouver Whitecaps, she played in the WPS with the Boston Breakers, FC Gold Pride and Western New York Flash before rounding out her career in the National Women's Soccer League with the Washington Spirit in 2013. For Canada, she made 114 international appear- ances from 2002 to 2012 as both a midfielder and cen- tre back and was named to the All-Time Canada XI as part of Canada Soccer's centennial celebrations in 2012. "To my incredible for- mer teammates and forev- er friends: the bond will al- ways be there," Chapman, who could not be reached for an interview, said in a press release. "Thank you for challenging me to con- tinually be at my best and, most importantly, for all the laughter and love." SOCCER Candace Chapman of Ajax, shown here during 2012 CONCACAF women's qualifying in Vancouver, has been inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame for 2018. Bob Frid/Soccer Canada Candace Chapman of Ajax inducted into Canada Soccer Hall of Fame IRONHEADS OFF TO A HOT START West Durham Ironheads' Jack Boyden lost control of the ball after being hit by Mississauga Tomahawks' Jordan Reeves during the first period of their Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League game at the Pickering Recreation Complex May 2. The Ironheads opened the season with a 9-6 victory and went on to win the next two on the road as well, 12-8 in Orillia May 4 and 10-8 in Brampton the next night. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland HOCKEY DURHAM - The Dur- ham City Chameleons ma- jor atom girls' basketball team finished off their 2017- 18 season in exciting fash- ion by capturing the Divi- sion 1 Ontario Cup champi- onship. The team bounced back from losing a close game in the championship last sea- son. The group of Grade 6 students worked extremely hard in the off-season and vowed to get back to the championship again, and were completely focused all season long. The Chameleons fought their way to the champion- ship game with solid wins of 47-31 over Sudbury, 45-19 over Tecumseh and 43-32 over Hamilton Transway, setting up a rematch of last year's championship game against Dundas Dynamo. With the title on the line, the Chameleons showed no nerves and came up with a 39-30 victory to claim the No. 1 spot in Ontario. Coach Dennis Thomas said all the girls contribut- ed and deserved the tri- umph, after working hard all season and never giving up the dream of being the best in Ontario. The core of the team has been playing together for three years. Team members are Ola- mide Akingbade, Jelissia Downey, Keyara Collwell- Earle, Jayda Jones, Danie- la Lawrence, Monique Monplaisir, Kamara Mor- gan, Rashia Powell, A'mya Rawlins-Thomas, Alexia Verchies and Taylor Wil- liams. Other staff includes assistant coach George Verchies and administra- tors Dawn Brown and An- drea Jones. The team will be formal- ly recognized by the Ajax and Whitby town council in the next few months. Players hail from Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. Visit www.dur- hamcitybasketball.ca for more information on the Durham City Basketball Association. BASKETBALL Durham City Chameleons change 2017 silver into 2018 gold The Durham City Chameleons major atom girls' basketball team finished off their 2017-18 season in exciting fashion by capturing the Division 1 Ontario Cup championship. Photo supplied by Durham City Basketball Association 35 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Miller Waste Systems Inc.has been in operation since 1961.Miller is a leader in waste management,providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the provinces of Ontario,Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba.Miller has over 50 years’experience in the waste management sector and operates out of 30 locations. 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