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GM officials and Unifor, the union representing Oshawa autoworkers, met on Tuesday with the union hoping the company would consider Unifor proposals to keep the Oshawa plant open beyond 2019. However, in a post-meet- ing news conference, Un- ifor national president Jer- ry Dias said GM was hold- ing firm in its decision to close the plant. He vowed to keep fight- ing that decision. "We are not acknowl- edging the closure of our Oshawa plant, we are not going to allow you to make a decision that's going to negatively impact and de- stroy our community of Oshawa," said Dias. "Be- cause Canadians under- stand it's not only about our jobs in Oshawa, it's about us as a nation. You can't take that money out of Ontario, out of Canada without it negatively im- pacting everyone." Workers in Oshawa staged a sit-down in the plant on Tuesday night that lasted for roughly four hours, causing the line to stop as they sat at their benches. A two-hour sit- down was also held Wednesday morning dur- ing the morning shift. "Workers on the morn- ing shift at Oshawa Assem- bly Plant staged a sit-down to protest General Motors' callous choice to close down the plant after 100 years of operation, despite the fact that the company acknowledges it could maintain the plant without injury to its current bot- tom line," said Unifor na- tional spokesperson Kath- leen O'Keefe. Jennifer Wright, direc- tor of communications for General Motors Canada, said the solutions proposed by Unifor did not work for the company and plans to close the plant remain in place. "We did - as a company - review Unifor's proposal in detail and all of their pro- posals involved a substan- tial incremental cost, a de- terioration of our competi- tive position and GM was unable to pursue any of their recommendations be- cause we still need to ad- dress the economic and market factors." Wright said the Oshawa plant is operating at 30 per cent of capacity and there are no further plans to allo- cate product. She said the company wants to work with Unifor to transition employees fol- lowing the plant closure. Of the 3,000 workers at the plant - including 2,500 hourly workers - Wright said about half are eligible for retirement. In a letter to Unifor, GM highlighted a "significant" lump sum retirement in- centive and a $20,000 car voucher for retirement-eli- gible employees. Hourly workers would also receive a lump-sum payment to as- sist with the transition to new jobs, supplemental layoff benefits, health care continuation and other benefits guaranteed under the contract. Wright said General Motors is hoping the union will sit down and negotiate an "enhanced" packaged for Oshawa employees. She said GM has now been in touch with 20 employers in the GTA that have 5,000 po- tential jobs in the pipeline for GM workers. "Our position is, unfor- tunately, not going to change, the market condi- tions are not changing, there simply is not product to allocate to Oshawa," said Wright, adding that the company wants to do its best to take care of employ- ees. "Our goal is to find a job for every impacted Osh- awa employee in addition to a very generous compen- sation package." But union members be- lieve the best way to take care of Oshawa GM work- ers is to keep the plant open. "The reality is General Motors is going to have to find a solution to keep our Oshawa plant going, that is the only acceptable solu- tion as we stand here to- day," said Dias. To that end, workers are planning a rally in Wind- sor on Friday. John McVey, a member of Unifor Local 222's politi- cal action committee said he expects five buses to head out from Oshawa in the early morning for an 11 a.m. rally in Windsor. Buses will also head out from Brampton, Kitchener, London and St. Catharines. "That day they're having their investors meeting and the rally on our side of the river - in the back- ground is the GM head- quarters (in Detroit)," ex- plains McVey. "The demonstration on Friday is the mere start of the campaign," said Dias. He believes Canadian consumers are furious with the company and, al- though he did not call for a boycott, Dias said he be- lieves consumers will boy- cott the company if the Oshawa plant is closed. "I'm convinced that Gen- eral Motors didn't expect the backlash that they're facing from Canadians, but faced with all of the facts that have unfolded since the announcement, in my opinion they haven't reached far enough or deep enough to find a solution." GM officials say that even with the decision to close the Oshawa facility, they are committed to stay- ing in Canada. "GM still has a strong presence in Canada and we're committed to Canada and our future," said Wright, citing continued manufacturing operations in Ingersoll and St. Catha- rines and the 23,000 people employed by GM dealers across the country. "Unfor- tunately you have to make difficult decisions during periods of transformation, and we're making respon- sible decisions to help se- cure our future." GM WANTS TO TALK SEVERANCE PACKAGES AS UNIFOR RAMPS UP PROTESTS AGAINST OSHAWA PLANT CLOSURE REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durham region.com NEWS General Motors employee Stephanie Nickle held a sign during a press conference held by Unifor Local 222 Nov. 26 in reaction to news that GM will cease vehicle production in Oshawa in 2019. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Thousands of Styles & Colours... One just right for you! 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The annual campaign collects new teddy bears to be collected for the Holiday Hope program with the Durham Children's Aid Foundation. Bears are tossed onto the ice after the first goal that the Oshawa Generals score in the game; Sawyer Masur, 4, and his brother Luke, 17 months, played in the splash pad at Palmer's Park July 4; Ryker Waine, 4, held up his handmade poppy as he watched the Remembrance Day parade marched through the streets around Memorial Park in Oshawa Nov. 11; Horse racing at Ajax Downs May 6, during opening day on the race track; A person was seen taking their dirt bike out for a spin, as they zipped around on Lake Scugog Jan. 16. 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 10 OPINION s through xperts. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know toda UNSOLVED Follow the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner. Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! Newsletters collect the local stories you need to know and deliver them to your inbox… Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter Local issues thr the eyes of exper ou NEED oday. DURHAM - Kindergar- ten registration is coming up. The Durham District School Board will be open- ing online registration for the 2019/2020 school year at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14. To be eligible for junior kindergarten, students must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2019; to be eligible for senior kindergarten they must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2019. The two-year kinder- garten program is full-day, with an average class size of 26 students - with one teacher and one early childhood educator. Parents and guardians can find their child's home school using the DDSB's online locator, or by calling the school board's property and planning department at 905-666-6421. Visit www.ddsb.ca to register online. DDSB KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPENS JAN. 14 NEWS ONLINE LOCATOR CAN BE USED TO FIND HOME SCHOOLWe'd be wise to learn from history. Remember what happened when Rome fell and 500 years of rules and laws went out the window? The Dark Ages descended across Europe, centuries that left no record because "barbarians" didn't read or write. Today, rules and laws that have taken our civi- lized, caring society de- cades to craft and vote in- to existence are about to go out the window here. Bill 66, Restoring Onta- rio's Competitiveness Act, could be passed in the legislature before most people have even heard of it. The bill in- cludes the ominous Schedule 10, which would permit any municipality to opt out of environmen- tal protection woven into multiple planning acts, the Green Belt Act and even the Clean Water Act, passed after the Walker- ton tragedy. With a nod from town council, developers could basically put anything they want anywhere they wish, with no thought to protecting natural areas. That's my understand- ing, anyway. After get- ting the go-ahead, a builder could start to dig within 20 days, with no environmental assess- ment, no public meeting and no possibility of ap- peal. It's serious quality-of- life stuff for us, and life it- self for turtles and toads, butterflies and birds that live in Ontario's water- sheds, wetlands and woodlands. Acre by acre we're already covering the landscape with con- dos and casinos, and cut- ting up wildlife corridors with roads. In the race to dominate the natural world, humans are win- ning - and at the same time losing. OK, comparing this to the Dark Ages is pretty dramatic, I admit. But you have to make a point when you care passion- ately about something. And most Ontarians I know do feel passionately about protecting with strong and rigorous laws every single natural area we haven't already paved over. New year, new possi- bilities. Here's what we can do. Get in touch with our MPPs, those good people who work at Queen's Park re- presenting our interests, and make it clear we want Schedule 10 struck from Bill 66. We're all in this to- gether, and they surely want what we want: to keep Ontario vibrant, alive and as clean, natu- ral and beautiful as we found it. Let's go for bright days, not dark ages. Re- member what happened to Easter Islanders when they chopped down the last of their trees? Durham outdoors writ- er Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. IS ONTARIO ENTERING DARK AGES WITH NEW BILL? 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Durham Lords Esports play- ers compete in Hearthstone, League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, CS: GO, Su- per Smash Bros. Melee and Rock- et League. "I think that eSports coming to Durham College is a big step for not only our school but the colle- giate eSports scene as a whole," says general manager and head coach Bill Ai. "Two years ago when I started the collegiate club on campus this is what I envi- sioned it becoming. Now that it's finally at its fruition I'm very ex- cited for the future and the growth of the program." More than 80 colleges and uni- versities in the United States now have varsity eSports teams, ac- cording to the National Associa- tion of Collegiate Esports, and many offer scholarships to top players. In Canada, the number is growing and includes varsity teams at St. Clair College in Wind- sor and Chatham-Kent, the Uni- versity of British Columbia and Lambton College in Sarnia. Down the road, Durham Col- lege is also planning to incorpo- rate eSports into existing and fu- ture curriculum content. "Our mandate is to respond to industry. Where the jobs are, we make sure that we have people who are job ready," says Kevin Baker, executive dean of the col- lege's School of Business, IT and Management. He says the "massive" eSports industry represents a gap - it has emerged in a short time and col- leges have been slow to respond. "There are a lot of employment opportunities and the industry is telling us they can't find talent." When Durham College's eS- ports arena is complete this spring, the varsity team will have priority access, just as other teams would for sports fields. However, officials say the space will be open to students, alumni and staff for use in the eve- nings and on weekends. "They can come in and hang out with their friends, gaming can be very social," Cameron notes. Campus eSports facilities of- ten have a lab or classroom feel - the space at Durham College will be more interactive. "We specifically designed this as a competitive arena," Baker ex- plains. "It's quite a bit different ... it's more open, it's in the hub of the school." The arena, which is part of a larger renova- tion of the school's for- mer E.P. Taylor's pub space, will see its 50 computers divided up with 30 for use by eS- ports club members and 20 high-end com- puters located in a sep- arate, glassed-off sec- tion of the room for var- sity gamers to train. It is expected to be one of the biggest cam- pus arenas in North America. The biggest to date can be found at the University of Califor- nia, Irvine, which has a 3,500- square-foot space with 72 comput- ers, Logitech gaming gear and special gaming chairs. Data shows eSports tourna- ments and online streaming ser- vices can attract audiences that rival traditional sports and major cable networks. In 2017, more than 80 million people tuned in to watch the League of Legends Word Champi- onship semifinals. Twitch, a free eSports stream- ing service that lets fans watch their favourite gamers in real time, has one million viewers at any given time. COMMUNITY Continued from page 3 DURHAM COLLEGE IN ON ESPORTS ACTION Construction is underway at Durham College on one of the biggest campus Esports arenas in North America. The space is expected to open in late March and all feature 50 computers and a lounge area with screens where spectators can watch gamers in action. Photo courtesy of Durham College Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com THE ISSUE: THE ESPORTS INDUSTRY IS GROWING AT A RAPID PACE LOCAL IMPACT: DURHAM COLLEGE PUTTING ESPORTS INTO ITS CURRICULUM TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR JOBS STORY BEHIND THE STORY Education reporter Jillian Follert is a non-gamer who is interested in the links between gaming and education. 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This is an admission that likely would never have been made had their release been swift, but it's an admission nonethe- less. Looking back on yourself as you wrap up one year and begin another, aren't there things that you were adamant about before that you now see differently because you've either matured or been humbled since then? I know this applies to me. This column alone is a great reflection of that. The prime minister went on to say, "Sometimes politicizing or amplifying the level of public discourse on this, maybe sat- isfying in the short-term, but would not contribute to the outcome that we all want for Canadians to be safe and secure." Clearly that statement was directed to the current leader of the Opposition, An- drew Scheer, whose answer for everything seems to be "It's Justin Trudeau's fault." Growing up is a process and growing pains are a reality. Facing resistance from the public with several legal cases over Canada Summer Jobs 2018, Trudeau and his government have removed the pro- abortion attestation on the 2019 applica- tion that became a sticking point for many. But in a joint statement by Conservative critics, MPs John Barlow, Ted Falk and Garnett Genuis, they said, "The withdraw- al of the Liberals' attestation is an admissi- on they were wrong, and a desperate at- tempt at damage control for the prime minister heading into an election year. Un- fortunately, Justin Trudeau cannot be trusted to back away from basing funding decisions on whether or not you hold a cer- tain belief." We'll see, but with this do-over and as Canadians, let's give our leaders the same thing we'd want - the grace to reverse, hop- ing for better as we move into 2019 together. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com THE MIRACLE OF ADMISSIONS AND REVERSALS OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT SAYS IT'S RARE TO SEE JUSTIN TRUDEAU APOLOGIZE FOR HIS OWN MISTAKES RENAE JARRETT Column DURHAM - The start of 2019 means changes to the management of therapy services for students in Durham schools. Occupational therapy, physiothera- py and speech therapy are provided by contracted service agencies. As of Jan. 1, the way the contacts are managed has changed. The Central East Local Health Inte- gration Network (LHIN) will no longer b e involved in the management of these services in schools. Instead, Grandview C hildren's Centre will be responsible for managing the contracts, and receiv- i ng and processing referrals from s chool boards. T he waitlist for services remains the s ame, but will be overseen by Grand- view Children's Centre. T here will be no changes to the elig- i bility for service or the amount of ser- vice available to students. T he Central East LHIN will continue to provide nursing and personal sup- port worker services at school. NEWS CHANGES TO HOW SCHOOL THERAPY SERVICES ARE MANAGED IN DURHAM PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 Prices of products that feature the MAX special logo are exclusive to registered M&M MAX customers. Simply present your MAX card, or sign up for a FREE MAX membership in store or online, to take advantage of these MAX discounts. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Pickering 705 Kingston Rd., Unit 15 905-420-3223 mmfoodmarket.com ALL PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 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The Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corpora- tion is proposing the devel- opment for the southeast corner of William Jackson Drive and Earl Grey Ave- nue, near Brock and Taun- ton roads, within the Duffin Heights neighbourhood. Trillium has asked the city to designate the lands high- density to permit the four- storey condominium, with 264 units and underground parking. Trillium offers a mort- gage-assistance program to qualified first-time buyers who otherwise couldn't af- ford a 20 per cent down pay- ment, said Joe Deschenes Smith of Trillium Housing. Units will be sold at market prices and not all buyers will get mortgage assis- tance, he said - adding that applicants for Trillium's mortgage program in the past have included teach- ers, nurses and bank em- ployees. "Think of your neigh- bours; where do they have their mortgage? Most peo- ple don't know. You won't know who has a Trillium mortgage." Nine residents took to the microphone to speak to politicians, expressing con- cerns about neighbourhood traffic congestion and a loss of property values; the va- cant site was initially desig- nated for an elementary school, but the Durham Catholic District School Board decided it didn't need a school at the site, and Tril- lium Housing purchased the lands from Infrastruc- ture Ontario in 2017. "It's going to be extreme- ly stressful," predicted one resident, of traffic in the neighbourhood. "It's going to get very congested. This is nothing against Trillium, it's the selection of this par- ticular site." Currently, the residen- tial neighbourhood in- cludes semi-detached homes and townhouses, with more townhomes and apartment buildings to be constructed. Trillium's proposal in- cludes parkland dedication, and the company has done traffic impact studies - pointing out that the pro- posed condominium will create less neighbourhood traffic than a school would create. "We want this to be a liv- ing, breathing part of the community," said Des- chenes Smith. "We're doing the best we can, with city staff, to build something positive for the communi- ty." No decisions were made at Monday's meeting; Pick- ering's chief planner, Cath- erine Rose, said that it will be months before the appli- cation is back before the planning committee. Staff will have a recommenda- tion after evaluating the proposal, which will need site plan approval. An ap- plication for draft plan of condominium will be re- quired at a later date. "This is the beginning of a long process; it's not the end of a process," Ward 1 Re- gional Coun. Kevin Ashe told residents. CONDO DEVELOPMENT HAS PICKERING RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT TRAFFIC, PROPERTY VALUES JUDI BOBBITT NEWS PICKERING - One teen is in custody and a second be- ing sought after a recent street-level robbery and a theft. A pair of teens were walking through Beverly Morgan Park on Dec. 21 at about 3:30 p.m. when they were approached by two un- known males, Durham re- gional police report. The suspects demanded person- al property from the victims and at one point, one of the suspects brandished a fire- arm and threatened the vic- tim. After taking some prop- erty, the suspects fled on foot. At 5 p.m., personal items were stolen from a study room at the Pickering li- brary and police believe the same two suspects were in- volved. After an investiga- tion, members of the West Division property crimes unit were able to identify one of the suspects. On Fri- day, Jan. 4, a search warrant was executed at a home on Finch Avenue in Pickering. Evidence was collected, in- cluding some of the victim's property. The firearm has not been located. Kevin Qiami, 18 of Finch Avenue in Pickering, has been charged with robbery using a restricted or prohib- ited firearm, theft under $5,000, possessing a weapon for the purpose of commit- ting an offence and posses- sion of property obtained by crime under $5,000. He was held for a bail hearing. The second suspect is still outstanding. Anyone with new infor- mation about this investiga- tion is asked to contact Det Const. MacIver of the West Division criminal investiga- tions bureau at 1-888-579- 1520, ext. 1925. Anonymous informa- tion can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. CRIME PICKERING TEEN FACING ROBBERY, THEFT CHARGES 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Durham Region Transit (DRT) is seeking community volunteers for the Eligibility Appeal Panel, to help match transit service with the abilities of appellants. The Panel is comprised of three people, one of which is a member from the community, and reviews decisions made by DRT Specialized Services in situations where there is a dispute. We are currently seeking up to four community members to rotate month-to-month throughout 2019. The community representatives must: be at least 18 years of age be a conventional transit service user be residents of Durham Region not be elected officials of Regional Council or the Council of any local area municipality not be members of the AAC/ATAC committee of Durham Region or any of the local area municipalities not be employees of Durham Region or any local area municipality have a disability and use scheduled public transit Appeals are heard at the Durham Region Headquarters at 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, and are heard monthly, when required. Community representatives need to be available to attend appeal panel meetings monthly, when needed, during regular business hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. If you’re interested in joining our Eligibility Panel, please submit a letter of interest to drteligibilityappeal@durham.ca, by Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. knowledge of disabilities 2. knowledge of public transit 3. familiarity with AODA legislation 4. effective interview skills 5. ability to make unbiased and objective decisions 6. knowledge of DRT conventional and specialized transit services policies We’re looking for a few REMARKABLE volunteers! Alzheimer’s disease: the importance of early diagnosis Did you know that over 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia every year? January is Alzheimer Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about this disease that is characterized by a type of dementia that results in progressive memory loss, disorientation and changes to the personality. Alzheimer’s disease cannot be prevented or cured. However, the earlier individuals are diagnosed, the more likely they are to live rewarding and productive lives for many years to come. Here are three bene ts of early diagnosis. 1. Treatments are more effective. The medications currently available for Alzheimer’s are known to be more effective in the disease’s preliminary stages. If Alzheimer’s is caught early, medications can be administered right away and possibly slow down its progression. 2. Early access to information and support can be gained. Once diagnosed, af icted individuals can seek out resources to help them learn about the disease and what to expect in the months and years ahead. Support groups are also available for people living with Alzheimer’s. 3. Individuals and their families can prepare for the future. Early diagnosis allows af icted individuals to play an active role in making important medical, nancial and end-of-life decisions before the disease progresses too far. JANUARY IS AWARENESS MONTH If signs of dementia are observed, it’s best to see a doctor as soon as possible. Some forms of cognitive decline share similarities with Alzheimer’s but can be treated or even reversed if caught early enough. In all cases, the sooner a diagnosis can be reached, the better the outcome for the patient. Whether you’re the one living with Alzheimer’s or it’s someone you care about, you don’t have to cope alone. To nd resources near you, visit www.alzheimer.ca. AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E 33 33 Care-givers for the Elderly Nannies for Children DURHAM - The Dur- ham District School Board has a new superintendent. As of Jan. 14, Georgette Davis will be the new su- perintendent of education for safe schools and well- being. She will also support the Whitby families of schools connected to An- derson CVI, Sinclair Sec- ondary School and Henry Street High School. Davis has 20 years of ex- perience in education with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, in- cluding her most recent role as superintendent overseeing student achievement and special education. "After conducting an extensive search, on be- half of the board of trust- ees, I'm thrilled that Geor- gette Davis is the new su- perintendent of educa- tion," says DDSB Board Chair Michael Barrett. "Her expertise and dedica- tion to student well-being and achievement will be a valuable contribution to our school communities." Durham Catholic school board puts out call for distinguished alumni The Durham Catholic District School Board is accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award. The award recognizes former DCDSB students who have "achieved signif- icant success in their cho- sen pathway." To be eligible for the award, nominees must be former DCDSB students who have distinguished themselves through ser- vice, accomplishments or career, and who reflect the characteristics of the On- tario Catholic School grad- uate expectations. Nominations are open until Feb. 1 and can be com- pleted online. Winners will be recog- nized at the annual Dur- ham Catholic Children's Foundation Gala in May. Visit www.dcdsb.ca for more information. Open houses coming up at Durham's French Catholic schools Durham's French lan- guage Catholic schools will be holding open hous- es this winter, allowing prospective students to tour and register. Upcoming open houses in Durham Region in- clude: Ecole elementaire catholique Corpus-Christi in Oshawa on Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Ecole ele- mentaire catholique Jean- Paul II in Whitby on Jan. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Ecole elementaire catholique Notre-Dame- de-la-Jeunesse in Ajax on Jan. 28 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and ESC Saint- Charles-Garnier in Whit- by on Jan. 31 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Grade 6 stu- dents and Feb. 7 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Grade 8 students. At Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir schools, all classroom ac- tivities are carried out in French - French is also spoken during extracur- ricular activities and at daycare. High school students follow the same English program as in English-lan- guage schools. "It is well known that learning more than one language offers better ca- reer prospects," says Mo- nAvenir board chair Me- linda Chartrand. 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The city is planning to do renovations on the main floor of the facility, including upgrades to the existing concourse, change rooms, staff offices and service counters. Other work includes upgrades to security and accessibility, the main en- trance and exterior entrance. An open house is planned for Wednes- day, Jan. 23 as city officials will discuss the renovations. The city has hired Barry Bryan Associ- ates to conduct architectural and engi- neering design services. At the open house, the city will reveal schematic designs. Work is expected to start in late 2019 and will be phased to minimize disrup- tions. The open house will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the rec complex. For more information, visit www.pick- ering.ca. OPEN HOUSE ON RENOVATIONS TO PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX NEWS A NICE DAY TO WALK THE DOG A woman walked a dog along the pier at the end of Beachpoint Promenade in Pickering on Jan. 2. 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Includes: • Vehicle inspection • Battery test • Tire pressure check and much more FROM $3999 CANADA’S GARAGE LIMITED TIME OFFER! when you spend $200 or more storewide EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS when you spend $200 or more storewide 12 NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING * APPLY TODAY! In-store at Customer Service or online at ctfs.com/applynow Expires December 31, 2019 Happy New Year! This past year, Portugal wine regions were on my visit agenda, focusing on the Azores, Porto and Dao. The unique, volcanic wines of the Azores have gone through many incar- nations and are well worth a study by any wine lover. The region already has his- torical and international recognition for its wine production on the Pico Is- land, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the unique way its vines are grown and the quality of its wine. Terceira Island is also famous for its wineries, such as Casa Agricola Brum, founded in 1890, and I have written about Sao Miguel's Quinta da Jardi- nete many times. The name "Porto" speaks for itself. Famous for its port houses along the banks of the Douro Riv- er, Porto has a super charm unto itself. I often remi- nisce of the past times that I visited this region. While filming there, I actually donned the dark outfit that the port House of Sande- man made famous - looking like the infamous Shadow crimefighter of ra- dio, comic and movie fame. If a tasting I had in Porto last November with Robert Stephen is indicative, the 2016 just released is going to be a smashing year. The Quinta Dona Matilde (2011 is currently available via LCBO #487016, $68.25) from a small estate was excep- tional, with rich black fruit, ripe fig, plum and blackberry, leading to a lovely finish that had anise and chocolate. Dao, of course, was a highlight of the year. This area that is surrounded and protected by moun- tains is so unique and yet so underrated - seemingly ignored by those who fancy the names of other regions. Yet the losers here are those who have not tasted the phenomenal wines, en- joyed the amazing cuisine, breathed the fresh air or viewed the superb scenery of this overwhelmingly gorgeous area. Currently the wines of Dao are not overly available at the LCBO. Some are available via SAQ in Quebec. Contact with my Cypri- ot friends has indicated great things happening with indigenous species as well as the making of "or- ange wine" - white grapes left in contact with the skins for long periods of time assume the colour or- ange. I do hope to see more of Cyprus on LCBO shelves. Wine 'in" words these days are "organic," "biody- namic" and "natural." It seems that non-interfer- ence is the way things are going with wine. To be watched ... I am often asked why I enjoy wine so. "I'll never know it all!" Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with more than 35 years of expe- rience in the wine industry and is a member of the Wine Writers' Circle of Canada. He can be reached at CABYERSVAQ@hot- mail.com. 2018 WAS ANOTHER YEAR OF TRAVEL AND DISCOVERY OPINION WINE WRITER CHUCK BYERS REFLECTS ON 2018 CHUCK BYERS Column PICKERING - Grand- friend Day is coming to a Pickering library. It's scheduled for Satur- day, Jan. 26, at the George Ashe Library and Commu- nity Centre. The free event is being hosted by the city's youth ac- tivity council, PAC4Teens, and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you're a grand- parent, friend or neighbour -all are welcome to take part. It will be a day of inter- generational activities, in- cluding playing cards or darts, mini-putt, table ten- nis and crafts. Joining the youth will be members of the Rouge Hill Seniors Club. A light lunch will be pro- vided, and refreshments will be available throughout the event. All youth participants re- quire a Free Teen member- ship in order to participate. If you are not a member but would like to be, register at select Free Teen programs or at the event (parent au- thorization required). To register, call Melanie at 905-420-4660, ext. 6100. For more information, visit pickering.ca/teen or pickering.ca/ adults55plus. PICKERING LIBRARY HOSTING GRANDFRIEND DAY THINGS TO DO We dig deeper on the issues that matter to you. VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO READ CURRENT AND PAST INVESTIGATIONS Don’t be a LitterBug! Please keep our community clean. 19 | Pi c 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 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 OPINION s through xperts. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know toda UNSOLVED Follow the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner. Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. Sign up for FREE today! Newsletters collect the local stories you need to know and deliver them to your inbox… Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter Local issues thr the eyes of exper ou NEED oday. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Family Literacy Bingo WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905- 831-6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Families! Pick up your bingo cards beginning Jan. 2. You will have until Family Literacy Day to complete the literacy activities. Return your bingo card to library staff at any location to be entered into a draw for a Family Literacy Prize pack. EarlyON Program - Mother Goose WHEN: 10:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://ajaxlibrary.ca/ ?q=node/1045 COST: Based on the oral tradition of storytelling, this program focuses on learning songs, rhymes and stories. 0-12 months. Please call 905.619.4565 ext 310 or email earlyon.ajax@ymcagta.org to register. Walking Soccer - Friday Morning WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Picker- ing Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CON- TACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905 831 9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/community-programs/ COST: Drop In: $5.00 Walking Soccer is a new take on soccer; participants must be walking whether they have the ball or not. This allows players of all skill and fitness levels to participate and be engaged in the sport. No age restrictions/no special equipment/all ages. Pickering Panthers vs. New- market Hurricanes WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Picker- ing CONTACT: 905- 683-7575 COST: Up to $12 Ontario Junior Hockey League game SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 All Abilities Winter Soccer WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/all-abilities/COST: $95.00 Our program is fully inclusive, designed and adapted for chil- dren with any disability or level of behaviour. LEGO Saturdays WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2wsxVI5 COST: Put your building skills to the test with our weekly Lego challenges- .Ages 4+. Drop-in.Space limited by room capacity. Pop Up Crafts WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Village Branch, 58 Church Street North, Ajax ON, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905- 683-4000, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http:// bit.ly/2EA8jyu Drop in for an hour of creative and crafty fun! All ages. Learn to Solder (14+) WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Kayhan B, 905-831- 6265, kayhanb@picnet.org Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. Soldering should be a skill in everyone's arsenal. That's what we're here for! SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Tamil Reading Circle WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2BAz6HF COST: Practise your Tamil speaking and writing skills as we explore crafts and fun cultural activities. Drop-in family program for all ages. Presented in partnership with Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of Durham Region. Pickering Panthers vs. Burling- ton Cougars WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 905-683- 7575 COST: Ontario Junior Hockey League game MONDAY, JANUARY 14 3D Printer Workshop WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Library Information, 905-683-4000, libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, https://www.ajax- library.ca/events COST: 3D printing has arrived at the Ajax Public Library! Learn about our new 3D printer and how you can make cool 3D objects. For more information, please visit the library's website. Pickering Powerhouse Toast- masters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: https://6809.toastmaster- sclubs.org/, https://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org/COST: Come check us out every Monday at 1 The Espla- nade Pickering@ the Central Library from 7-8:30pm. Learn how we can help you have fun and learn how to be a better speaker and leader. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 STEAM Storytime WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2GzVcjs COST: Kids learn through exploration, discovery and play. Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help them discover lots of new and exciting things. Ages 2+. Drop-in. Books for Babies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000 Babies need words everyday: Talk, Read, Sing, Play. Enjoy songs, poems, finger plays and simple books with your baby.Birth - 2 Years.Drop-in. Space limited by room capacity. Family Storytime WHEN: 6:15 p.m - 6:45 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2SWvEye COST: Enjoy a fun-filled session of family friendly stories, songs and activ- ities! All ages. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Gym and Swim Pickering: For Adults with Autism and Their Families WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recre- ation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289- 278-3489, kristina@homeba- sedurham.com, https:// www.homebasedurham.com/ COST: Enjoy an afternoon of fun and fitness! Every Wednesday our families run, jump and swim together. This multi-sport program offers a wide range of activities in the gym and aqua fit/ free swim in the pool. For adults with Autism and their families. STEAM Storytime WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2GzVcjs COST: Kids learn through exploration, discovery and play. Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help them discover lots of new and exciting thing- s.Ages: 2+. Drop-in. STEAM Storytime WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2GzVcjs COST: Kids learn through exploration, discovery and play. Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help them discover lots of new and exciting things. Ages 2+. Drop-in. EarlyON Program - Infant Mas- sage WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2SeW1zp COST: Experience the benefits of infant massage and relaxation tech- niques while spending quality time with your baby. 0-12 months. Please call 905.619.4565 ext 310 or email earlyon.ajax@ymcagta.org to register. Housing Help Durham WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Library Information, 905-683-4000, libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, https://www.ajax- library.ca/events COST: Housing Outreach Workers from Housing Help Durham will be available to assist with your housing needs. EarlyON Program - Musical Babies WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000 Learn how to incorporate music and musical instruments into baby's everyday play experiences. 0-12 months. Please call 905.619.4565 ext 310 or email earlyon.ajax@ymcagta.org to register. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for our selec- tion of this month’s featured online events: Things to do in a Canadian Winter. Next month, we’ll feature Things to do on Family Day. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - For Balti- more brothers Ryan and Sam Weber, music isn't a job, it's their life. See them in concert on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Ava- lon Lounge at Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson St. W. There's a famous, and true, story about the brothers with some dis- tinctly Canadian content. In 1999, the Webers left Maryland, driving all night to meet their musi- cal hero, Ronnie Hawkins. They got to his Stoney Lake home, near Peterbor- ough, early in the morning and received a warm wel- come from the rockabilly legend. In addition to a musical education, they did their part on his rural property, including repair- ing the driveway. The Hawk was im- pressed and the band proudly displays his quote on their website: "If I had The Weber Brothers with me in 1952, Elvis would've been my roadie." Still unknown to a lot of music lovers, The Weber Brothers have recorded a dozen independent al- bums and hit the road touring the US, Canada and Europe. Those who have seen them live praise the band's musicianship and energy. Advance tickets for the band's Whitby concert, Music By the Bay Live, are $45, available at www.mus- icbythebaylive.com. For more information and tickets, visit the web- site or contact mbbl.blues@gmail.com or 905-903-8661. DURHAM -- The Weber Brothers, Ryan and Sam, known for their astonishing musical ability and high-energy shows, play Whitby's Avalon Lounge at Port Whitby Marina, on Jan. 11. Metroland file photo THE WEBER BROTHERS PLAY WHITBY JAN. 11. MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com SEVEN FUN IDEAS IN DURHAM ON JAN. 11, 12 AND 13 Two-legged bruins welcome at the PORT PERRY POLAR PLUNGE on Jan. 12 at Palmer Park, 175 Water St., Port Perry. The 12th annual event is in support of the Port Perry Hospital's auxiliary. Regis- tration is at 1 p.m. and the plungers take to Lake Simcoe at 2 p.m. It's not mandatory, but you're welcome to wear a crazy costume. Warm beverages and snacks will be available. For information, contact Sandy at auxiliary.polarplunge@gmail.com or 905-982-1001. Check out some live music as RORY TAILLON, PATRICK DORIE AND THE BLOOD MACHINE BAND play on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Second Wedge Brewing Company, 14 Victoria St., Uxbridge. No cover to come and listen. The Whitby Dunlops take on the Hamilton Steel- hawks in an ALLAN CUP HOCKEY GAME on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby. Tickets are up to $15. See the PICKERING PANTHERS play the BURLING- TON COUGARS on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Tickets are $12, $8 for seniors, $5 for students, and youths (5 to 12 years) are in for $2. There’s more hockey this weekend as the OSHAWA GENERALS battle the ERIE OTTERS on Jan. 13 at 6:05 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa. Ticket prices for the Ontario Hockey League game are from $21 to $36. There's a PRE-TEEN DANCE for those in Grades 5 to 8 on Jan. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. It's at the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Room), 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. The cost is $9. Note the dress code rules at events.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2019-01-11-1900- Pre-Teen-Dance. For information contact Shane at 905-619-2529, ext. 7727 or shane.gumbs@ajax.ca. In the east there's also a YOUTH DANCE for the Grades 5 to 8 crowd in the parish hall at St. Jo- seph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Bow- manville. It's on Jan. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. A profes- sional DJ plays the clean radio versions of today’s hottest hits in a safe, supervised environment. Tickets are $7 at the door. Food items such as drinks, candy and chips are available to buy. A dress code is in effect, neither bare midriff nor undergarments should be visible. Note some up- coming dates, Jan. 25 and Feb. 8. THINGS TO DO DURHAM - It's located in Whitby, but Station Gal- lery (SG) isn't just a local place. As shown by the win- ners' list in SG's 26th annu- al Members' Exhibition, art gallery members come from all over Durham and beyond. On Dec. 19, SG held the opening reception and awards ceremony for the show, which runs to Jan. 20. The winners are: ADULT CATEGORY The Irwin Family Award - Jurors' Choice: Ronald Peter, Port Perry First: Valerie Ashton, Stouffville Second: Teri Donovan, Toronto Third: Marlene Siomra, Blackstock YOUTH CATEGORY First: Julie Lewis, Whit- by Second: Elizabeth Kingsley, Bowmanville Third: Kaitlin Lee, Whitby MAYOR'S CHILDREN'S AWARDS First: Katie Korol, Ajax Second: Stephane Najib, Ajax Third: Madison Water- house, Whitby One prize is yet to be awarded: show viewers are invited to cast a ballot for the It's Your Choice peo- ple's choice award. The winner will be announced on Jan. 21. Station Gallery is at 1450 Henry St. WHAT'S ON 'PERFECT MOMENT' THEME INSPIRED WHITBY GALLERY MEMBERS 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ac.stepracgnik.www | 7487-138-509 gnirekciP ,7 tinU .dR kcorB 0501 morf esoohc ot sngised 005 revO | noitceleS eguH nosaes gnirps eht rof emoh ruoy ecnahne ot gur aera wen a pu kciP Support in Durham Region is just a phone call away. 1.877.433.4003 ajaxpickering@bayshore.ca www.bayshore.ca Personal Care Home Support Escort Personalized home care DURHAM - Comedy lovers had better hurry, as at last glance tickets were selling quickly for a show in Oshawa. Jeremy Hotz's Danger- ously Handsome Tour comes to the Regent Thea- tre, 50 King St. E., on March 3. Known for improvis- ing, and for joking about how "miserable" some- thing is, Hotz has been seen on the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. "Beyond his standup comic merits, Jeremy is al- so a talented actor who has appeared in the feature films My Favorite Martian and Speed 2," states the Re- gent's website. "He starred in the four-part miniseries Married Life on Comedy Central and was nominat- ed for a Gemini Award for CBC's OH CANA-DUH. He was the recipient of a Gem- ini Award for Best Perfor- mance in a Comedy Show or Series for his work in the celebrated series The Newsroom on CBC and PBS in America. Jeremy was also a staff writer and performer on the critically acclaimed The Jon Stew- art Show, and received a Gemini nomination for Best Writing in Comedy or Variety Show or Series for his half-hour comedy spe- cial, Whatever Happened to Jeremy Hotz?" Tickets are $53 and available at regenttheatre- .ca, or by calling the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2. Note that the box office is closed through Jan. 5 (it will open two hours before show times); regular box office hours begin again on Jan. 8. 'MISERABLE' JEREMY HOTZ IN OSHAWA Funny guy Jeremy Hotz is in Oshawa on March 3 as part of his Dangerously Handsome Tour. facebook.com WHAT'S ON DURHAM - Who better than an artist to arrange an art show? For the seventh time, a yearly show presented by the PineRidge Arts Coun- cil is coming to Ajax in the new year. "Allan's Artists is an annual group show of Durham Region artists I profiled, originally for Metroland Media and, more recently, the Pine- Ridge Arts Council's Art- Scene newsletter," says Ajax artist Allan O'Mar- ra. He notes the show fea- tures the work of "excep- tional regional artists in many disciplines." Among the artists in the show are Hi-Sook Barker and Mandy Budan of Pickering, Marie Blan- chard-Thomas and Mag- gie Burgess of Ajax, Mau- reen Lowry and Steve Go- din of Whitby, Marjatta Beasley, Betty McGowan and Mike McGowan of Oshawa and Christl Nie- muller of Uxbridge. The show runs from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 at the McLean Community Cen- tre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. There is an opening re- ception at the centre on Jan. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. DURHAM ARTISTS SHOW THEIR STUFF IN ALLAN'S ARTISTS SHOW Award-winning Ajax artist Allan O'Marra with his work. The PineRidge Arts Council presents the seventh Allan's Artists show, featuring Durham artists he has profiled, from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax. There is an opening reception on Jan. 11. Metroland file 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 22 2019 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Visit canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25 NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! 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, 2019. Title sponsor:Presented by:Media sponsors: Oshawa's Silly Stages presented 'Cinderella: A Magical Panto' at the Regent Theatre Dec. 28 to 31. Crowd members were encouraged to make noise by cheering and booing during the show. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland CINDERELLA ON THE SILLY STAGE 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Can I recycle? Yes No durham.ca/KnowBeforeYouThrow If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-667-5671. Space provided through partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs. It’s Coming... 1/2 PRICE DAY • SAT. JAN. 19 th DURHAM — Classic art- ist tributes, country music and comedy are coming to Durham. Here’s a look at events scheduled at Oshawa’s Re- gent Theatre and Tribute Communities Centre to the end of February 2019. The Regent Theatre •Feb. 7: Classic Movie Night — Ben-Hur ($5) •Feb. 8: Classic Albums Live — Queen, A Night at the Opera ($37.50) •Feb. 9: Mini Pops Kids Live — Take Flight Concert ($30, $40, $75) •Feb. 14: Jersey Nights — Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute ($35) •Feb. 15: Material Girls — tributes to Madonna, Cher, Lady Gaga and Adele ($40) •Feb. 16: The Magic Show: Magic-Illusion-Com- edy (Edward Stone and Ray Anderson) — ($20) •Feb. 16: The Mentalist and The Hypnotist (Edward Stone and Ray Anderson) — ($25) •Feb. 17: Fred Penner ($28) •Feb. 18: The Bruno Mars Experience ($35) 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 office in person. Tribute Communities Centre •Feb. 15: Little Big Town with special guests Midland and Ashley McBryde ($49.75, $69.75, $84.75) •Feb. 19: Paul Brandt with High Valley and spe- cial guests Jess Moskaluke and Hunter Brothers ($38.50, $53, $73, $99.50) •Feb. 27: Jeff Dunham ($65) The Tribute Communi- ties Centre is at 99 Athol St. E. For tickets, visit www.tributecommunities- centre.com or call 905-438- 8811. LITTLE BIG TOWN AND JEFF DUNHAM IN DURHAM REGION IN FEBRUARY Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham performed at the General Motors Centre in 2016. He’s back in Oshawa on Feb. 27, 2019. Metroland file photo THINGS TO DO DURHAM - A Whitby woman is looking for allies in an effort to help the homeless in Durham Region. Krista Kilian, founder of Randy's Starfish Project, encourages community members to attend the Vision for Homelessness event on Jan. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby. The project seeks people who want to meet and keep in touch with a homeless per- son in the region. The free event features personal vision board-making workshops and an opportuni- ty to meet people including Kilian, McKenna Otter - a 12-year-old Trafalgar Castle student who raised more than $5,000 in order to dis- tribute 500 'Penny Packs,' containing a vari- ety of hygiene items, to the homeless - Whitby council members and Matt Kotsopoulos. Learn more about the project at randyss- tarfishproject.godaddysites.com and con- tact Kilian (647-640-9106, kristakilian@ya- hoo.ca) by Jan. 16 to register for the work- shops (6 to 7 p.m. or 8 to 9 p.m.). In addition to checking out what's show- ing at the gallery, those not taking part in a workshop can add to the collaborative art piece on a vision for homelessness in Dur- ham with artist Patty Bowman Kingsley. From left, Matt Kostopoulos, singer/performer Brittany Wright, Krista Kilian, founder of Randy’s Starfish Project, and McKenna Otter, a 12-year-old student and creator of the Penny Pack. Meet them, Whitby Council members and others at The Vision For Homelessness launch event for Randy’s Starfish Project, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at Whitby’s Station Gallery. Courtesy of Krista Kilian A VISION FOR HOMELESSNESS AT STATION GALLERY IN WHITBY 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 24 As we begin another year, many of us contem- plate making New Year's resolutions. Instead of trying to stick to sweeping resolutions to follow an eating plan that may not fit your lifestyle or food preferences, try a few healthy, and perhaps sur- prising, swaps to make small but sustainable changes to your lifestyle. Swap fat-free yogurt for two per cent Greek yogurt. Fat-free yogurts are often high in sugar, or they con- tain artificial sweeteners; they tend to be thin in con- sistency (and flavour), and they are generally less than satisfying. Instead, choose a two per cent plain Greek yogurt. Add in some fruit, a little honey or ma- ple syrup, and a few nuts or seeds. Chances are it will be more satisfying and sus- tain you longer, and it will provide you with almost twice the protein as regu- lar yogurt. Swap out meat in favour of plant-based protein choices. This swap is good for your health and the planet. Try rotating your protein choices to include meat, fish, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, nut but- ters and seeds. Legumes can be used in soups, stews and sauces. Tofu is great in a stir-fry; chickpeas can be added to salads or roasted for a high-protein, high-fi- bre snack. Aim for at least one meatless meal each week. Swap out salt for spices, herbs or lemon. Experi- ment with decreasing the amount of salt you add to your food by adding in a va- riety of herbs and spices. You can use single herbs or try herb blends. Try adding fresh or dried basil and oregano to Italian cooking; add lemon pepper to fish; cumin, turmeric, garlic and onion are great choices for Mexican and Indian fla- vours. Take the salt shaker off the table and replace it with a seasoning blend. Swap out eating out for cooking and eating at home. This year, can you set a goal to cook and eat at home more often than you did last year? Research tells us that when we eat at home, we save money, eat healthier and manage our weight and health better than when we eat away from home. Plan to try one new recipe each week. Take turns selecting the recipe and preparing the meal. Plan enough for left- overs, so you can enjoy the meal as a lunch or for an- other dinner. Swap sitting for lengthy periods for a little extra movement each day. Take frequent breaks to get up and move during your day. Go for a short walk outside or plan to use the restroom on another floor, and take the stairs up and down to get there. Have a walking meeting, whenever possi- ble, and plan for regular ac- tivity, outside of work, at least three times each week. Here's to making healthy swaps for a healthy 2019. Andrea Miller is a con- sulting registered dietitian who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. Contact her at 905-233-2437, email an- dream@live.ca; or visit her website at www.amillerrd- .ca HEALTHY SWAPS FOR THE NEW YEAR OPINION COLUMNIST ANDREA MILLER SUGGESTS MAKING SMALL, SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES ANDREA MILLER Column AJAX - It's a good thing Christa Eniojukan is adept at time management. There is no other way to explain how the 38-year-old Ajax resident is able to jug- gle the number of balls she currently has up in the air, including preparations for the first-ever women's bas- ketball team at the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Eniojukan was hired as head coach of the new the Ridgebacks team in Au- gust, not long after it was announced UOIT would be fielding men's and women's teams in Ontario Universi- ty Athletics (OUA), begin- ning in 2019. She added that to a port- folio that includes being a teacher at Bliss Carman Se- nior Public School in To- ronto, founder and pro- gram director of Active Scholars, head coach of the Durham Elite girls' prep team, a coach with Ontario Basketball, and a mother of two young children. Eniojukan was previ- ously approached to apply for a university coaching job, but she's happy she waited for what she sees as a perfect fit. "Just the opportunity to start something new at UOIT was really exciting, and academics is really strong and it's world lead- ing in terms of what it's do- ing with the technology piece, so I really jumped at the opportunity," she ex- plained. "The basketball community in Durham is really strong. It's almost like a palpable feeling with- in the basketball communi- ty and the drive that it has to succeed." Eniojukan brought her Durham Elite team to the campus recently for the in- augural Ridgebacks Holi- day Basketball Showcase, which attracted talent from Ontario and Quebec and ex- posed potential recruits to the benefits of the program and school. UOIT is expected to an- nounce its first group of commits soon, and Enioju- kan said that one player from Durham Region will be among them. "The big thing for me is character, it's huge, and the effort that they put on the court has to be exemplified in the classroom," Enioju- kan said of the type of play- er she's targeting. Eniojukan served as a head coach with Ontario Basketball from 2014 to 2017, leading teams to national gold in 2015 and 2016, and sil- ver in 2014 and 2017. She also served as an assistant coach with the program's national championship winning teams in 2012 and 2013. In two full seasons with Durham Elite, Eniojukan helped six players graduate to NCAA Division 1 and two players to U Sports pro- grams. She also founded Active Scholars last Janu- ary, which operates sum- mer camps and other pro- gramming, utilizing a unique combination of sports development and ed- ucation. "Christa brings with her a passion and enthusiasm for both athlete develop- ment and student success," said UOIT athletic director Scott Barker in a press re- lease. "We believe her back- ground working with ath- letes as both a coach and a teacher will be hugely bene- ficial to our student-ath- letes, along with her incred- ibly successful experience as a coach at various levels." Eniojukan expects the Ridgebacks to fight for a playoff spot right off the bat, and ultimately become a destination spot for high calibre student-athletes. "We're hoping to build a strong, competitive pro- gram and I think that the support of the Ridgeback community and the staff that they have there are go- ing to help us do that," she said. ENIOJUKAN BRINGS PLENTY OF HOOPS EXPERIENCE TO UOIT BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com SPORTS AJAX RESIDENT IS COACH OF NEW RIDGEBACKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM Durham Elite coach Christa Eniojukan spoke to the team during a break in the action against Vaughan Prep during the first Holiday Basketball Showcase at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Dec. 21. Eniojukan will coach the UOIT women's basketball team in its first season in 2019. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m OSHAWA - It's not every day a team trades its cap- tain and comes away feel- ing better about its chanc- es in the here and now. The Oshawa Generals hope they have not only pulled that feat off, but have also set the stage for a stronger future as well. Roger Hunt, vice-presi- dent and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) club, has swung a series of deals leading up to the Jan. 10 trade deadline he believes has made the team even more dangerous now with- out compromising a future expected to include a 2021 Memorial Cup bid. The most difficult deal, emotionally, was trading away captain Jack Stud- nicka and overage (OA) de- fenceman Matt Brassard to the Niagara IceDogs in ex- change for rookie rear- guard Lleyton Moore and six high draft picks. But, as much as that deal was clearly geared for the future, Hunt has also brought in OAs Brandon Saigeon and Nicolas Matti- nen from the Hamilton Bulldogs and 19-year-old Brett Neumann from the Kingston Frontenacs to add offence to a team that already sits tied for fifth in the league in goals scored. "I think we've ticked a couple of boxes," Hunt said. "At the end of the day as an organization, we've done what in our eyes is the best for today and tomor- row." Studnicka, a second- round draft pick of the Bos- ton Bruins who just re- turned from the world ju- nior hockey champion- ship, has 12 goals and 34 points in 30 games this sea- son. Brassard, an unsigned draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks, has eight goals and 27 points in 35 games. Moore, the 12th overall pick from the 2018 OHL draft, has two goals, 10 points and is a +19 in 28 games. Although an injury will prevent him from making his Generals debut Thursday in Peterbor- ough, Hunt promises a swift-skating player in the mold of Mitchell Vande Sompel. "He'll be a dynamic play- er that the fans will be ex- cited to see play," Hunt said of Moore, who had 16 goals and 50 points in 54 games with the Toronto Marlies minor midget team last season. "As much as he's 16 and it's hard for a 16-year- old defenceman to be an impact player, this kid is going to be one. He's a real good skater." Hunt has been busy since Saturday, first ac- quiring Neumann for for- ward Nick Wong and three high draft picks, then trad- ing OA goalie Cole Ceci to the Erie Otters for a late- round pick. The departures of Ceci and Brassard left the team one shy of the three-over- age maximum, a void that was quickly filled by Saige- on, which cost the Gener- als three high picks. Hunt wasn't done dealing with Hamilton, however, and al- so swapped OA Eric Hen- derson and two more high draft picks for Mattinen, a high-scoring defenceman, just before the OA deadline Wednesday. Saigeon sits fifth in the OHL with 61 points in 40 games, including 25 goals, but Hunt said his acquisi- tion means much more than that. "The biggest thing with the Saigeon deal to be hon- est with you ... is that he played in the Memorial Cup," Hunt said, referring to Hamilton's OHL cham- pionship season of a year ago. "He had a great play- off. He understands. He's the only guy in our room now as player, who has won four rounds of playoffs and played in a Memorial Cup tournament. I think that's important." Mattinen, a Toronto Maple Leafs prospect, adds even more experience. In addition to reaching the Memorial Cup with Hamil- ton last season, he won it with the London Knights in 2016. The Generals now have four players among the top 16 point scorers in the league, including Serron Noel with 56 points, Antho- ny Salinitri with 50 and Neumann with 49, to go along with a solid defence core, and a goalie, Kyle Keyser, who leads the league in save percentage. "We didn't have a lot of guys who could show us the way in the playoffs and I think realistically these guys that have come in, right back to the summer with the acquisition of (de- fenceman Giovanni) Valla- ti, they've got a lot of play- off experience," he said. "At the end of the day, we're going to be a playoff team and hopefully advancing." The Generals have named Kyle MacLean as the new captain. OSHAWA GENERALS WHEEL AND DEAL BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com SPORTS STUDNICKA, BRASSARD, WONG EXIT; SAIGEON, MATTINEN, NEUMANN, MOORE ADDED Brandon Taylor/OHL Images Brandon Taylor/OHL Images Terry Wilson/OHL Images Brandon Taylor/OHL Images The Oshawa Generals made a series of trades leading up to the Jan. 10 deadline. Among those on the move are, clockwise from top photo: captain Jack Studnicka to the Niagara IceDogs; Lleyton Moore from Niagara to Oshawa; Matt Brassard to Niagara from Oshawa; Nick Wong to Kingston from Oshawa; Brett Neumann from Kingston to Oshawa; and Brandon Saigeon from Hamilton to Oshawa. Terry Wilson/OHL Images Brandon Taylor/OHL Images 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 , J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 26 We love being part of your community. That’s why we’ve invested in much more, extremely local news coverage. Now, you can get a wealth of community news in your newspaper. 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Assist with landscape constructions, weed, prune, trim and water trees and plants, gardens, cut grass, cart and spread topsoil and other materials, plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees, apply fertilizers, operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment Send resume 905-239-5112 or email tariq.delangel@tdalandscape.com URGENTLY NEEDED HOUSE CLEANERS Hiring for Durham Region cleaning co. We will pay for training. Days only; no weekends. Happy respectful environment. Call or text 905-718-6801 for information. Office Help INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL:We are looking for Commercial Lines Underwriters with 7 - 10 years of Canadian commercial underwriting experience combined with a solid understanding of policy coverages/wordings. Must be able to analyze complex risks, provide appropriate coverage and pricing according to company guidelines and authority. 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