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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_02_217 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Your love canlive on after you’re gone. Long after you’re gone, the ones you love will pass on your memory for generations to come. At Mount Pleasant Group, we honour every life with compassion and care, and have for nearly 200 years. Start pre-planning your final arrangements with us today. Mountpleasantgroup.com Thoug h you may never m eet your g reat-granddaughter, she’l l know how muc h you love her. It was way back in November when Isabel Bartley phoned me about evening grosbeaks coming to her feeders in northeast Dur- ham. She'd had these chunky yel- low-black-and-white finches come by other winters, but they didn't stick around for more than a few days. This year they arrived on Nov. 2 and settled in, compet- ing with a mob of blue jays for generous rations of black oil sun- flower seeds she puts out daily. It was a stroke of luck that I happened to phone her this week, curious to hear if her evening grosbeaks might still be coming. They were, and she graciously in- vited me to come view them from her living room window, the best spot to see them without scaring them away. Which led to a delight- ful coffee klatch with Isabel, my husband, and two of our neigh- bours who'd never seen an eve- ning grosbeak before, all excited- ly sharing bird stories as we wait- ed for the pushy blue jays to clear out and grosbeaks to arrive. Meanwhile we enjoyed watch- ing hairy and downy woodpeck- ers, red-breasted and white- breasted nuthatches, chickadees and juncos coming and going for breakfast at her lavish array of feeding stations. And even a pine siskin, a small streaked finch that Isabel had figured was a gold- finch in winter plumage. Almost as prized a sighting as a grosbeak. Then the birds of the day ar- rived. First a female out in the crabapple tree, her black and white wings a dramatic contrast to her silvery, tinged-with-yellow plumage. And her massive coni- cal bill unmistakable. She was joined by other females, and final- ly a gorgeous breeding-plumage male, much more yellow, with a bright yellow slash across his brow. It was my evening grosbeak "fix" of the decade, since it had surely been that long since any of these gaudy birds, once much more common in southern Onta- rio, had visited my own feeder. I gazed enraptured, counting furi- ously as a whole flock arrived, crowding onto the hanging feed- ers, the bird bath, the patches of seeds fallen on the snow. At least 30 in view at one time, and who knows how many more came and went as we watched. What a gift from Isabel, and from Mother Na- ture. Nature queries: mcarney@in- terlinks.net or 905-725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Mar- garet Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. EVENING GROSBEAKS STOP BY FEEDER FOR A FEST OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY SEES BIRDS RARE TO THE AREA MARGARET CARNEY Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM CLARINGTON - Fears by par- ents of a potential school bus strike have been assuaged after Unifor Local 4268 reached a ten- tative agreement with Campeau Bus Lines Feb. 14. A strike deadline of Tuesday, Feb. 19 was set by the union prior to the tentative deal being reached. If accepted by the mem- bership strike action will be averted. The union's bargaining com- mittee unanimously recom- mended acceptance of this tenta- tive agreement. Details of the agreement will not be released until the agreement is presented to members for ratification. "I am proud of the hard work of our bargaining committee in reaching a fair settlement for our members driving Campeau school buses," said Jerry Dias Unifor national president. "School bus drivers are tasked with ensuring the safety of our children, but are often not com- pensated for all the work per- formed." The committee, representing more than 200 school drivers in Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Claring- ton, Bowmanville, Peterbor- ough, Orono, Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and the Kawar- tha region have been bargaining since October 2018 for a first col- lective agreement. In Clarington, there are 20 public schools (most of them ele- mentary schools) and seven Catholic schools which have Campeau bus routes, which would be impacted by a strike if it were to occur. "We believe this deal will incorporate a payment model that reflects the work our members do and include some new standards to be recognized," said local president Debbie Montgomery. Check www.durhamregion- .com and the Student Transpor- tation Services of Central Onta- rio website (www.stsco.ca) for updates as they become avail- able. POTENTIAL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER STRIKE AVERTED NEWS DURHAM - Durham District School Board trustees have ap- proved calendars for the 2019-2020 school year. At the board's Feb. 19 meeting, trustees gave the go-ahead for four calendars: regular and modi- fied for elementary schools, and regular and modified for high schools. The school year is required to have a minimum of 187 instruc- tional school days, as well as three provincial PA days and up to four board-designated PA days. The DDSB works with the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board to align PA days where pos- sible, to optimize bus transporta- tion costs. The DDSB's regular elementa- ry calendar for 2019-2020 matches all seven PA days with the Catho- lic board, and the regular second- ary calendar matches six out of seven. Other highlights include a winter break scheduled from Dec. 23, 2019 to Jan. 6, 2020, for schools on the regular calendar, as well as March break from March 13 to 20, 2020. COUNCIL TRUSTEES APPROVE 2019-2020 SCHOOL BOARD CALENDARS 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 all eight municipalities across the region - Durham Regional Transit has more than 220 vehicles running more than 520,000 annual service hours at 2,800 stops. A "groundswell" in the use of transit from 2016 to 2018, says Patterson, can be attributed to the rapid growth in Durham's popu- lation. "It's an attractive op- tion," said Patterson of transit, stressing that rid- ers can depend on the ser- vice. "We're catching on." From 2015 to 2017, DRT averaged a ridership of around 10 million, with the number climbing 4.2 per cent from 2017 to 2018. In- terest in the transit is seemingly continuing, with ridership rising again by about five per cent in January 2019 when com- pared to last January. Since 2015, the year pri- or to the approval of DRT's five-year service strategy, ridership has grown by three per cent. On a per capita basis, ridership has remained steady over this period at approximately 15.5 rides annually per Dur- ham resident. "We're just starting our 12th year, we're a relatively young transit system," said Patterson. "We're going through growing pains and ironing out the kinks. We're really on the right track and the numbers re- ally speak to that." According to a report in the transit executive com- mittee's February agenda, the largest portion of the transit service's market in 2018 continued to be adults. However, the greatest in- crease in ridership oc- curred in the U-Pass cate- gory, which grew by ap- proximately 343,000 rides, or 13.4 per cent. Youth ridership has de- creased over the past three years in step with youth population decline, includ- ing a reduction of about 44,000 rides, or 3.7 per cent, in 2018, said the report. In 2018, DRT estimated there were about 3.365 mil- lion adult rides, up from an actual of 3.353 million the prior year. The actual num- ber of youth riders in 2017 was 1.212 million, higher than the estimated 1.168 million in 2018. For 2019 specifically, Durham Region Transit plans to increase its fre- quency on highly-utilized routes such as the Pulse line - as well as Simcoe Street and Taunton Road - and continue to try to catch the attention of riders in the northern communities. "We're going to keep in- creasing service on our busiest routes and expand service in the north," said Patterson of his 2019 plans. "We want to maintain our percentage share of the travel market ... (and) not be falling back." Also in store for 2019 are continued improvements to amenities, such as in- stalling concrete pads at bus stops to ensure a safe footing and accessibility. As of 2018, about 80 per cent of all DRT stops had pads. He also stressed the re- gional transit system wants to get better when it comes to providing infor- mation at its bus stops. In some cases, said Patterson, riders can't find their route number or other relevant information when it comes to transit. "You're just on your own and we've got to get better with wayfinding," said the general manager. Another improvement DRT is pursuing, contin- ued Patterson, is looking at pushing out real-time in- formation to customers. There are already displays at terminals and other key points, but the transit sys- tem is looking into ways it can provide real-time up- dates to riders on the whereabouts of their bus - a helpful tool for those looking to minimize their time standing out in the cold. Also in 2019, Durham Region Transit is looking at purchasing nine or 10 new vehicles - some to re- place old buses in need of too many repairs and oth- ers to address growing ser- vice levels and new servic- es. Other improvements in the works for future years also include planning ahead for the expansion of GO Train service to Bow- manville - "We're definitely already planning," said Patterson - as well as an eye toward a rapid transit route that would travel along Simcoe Street from the lakeshore to the Dur- ham College/University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology (UOIT) campus in north Oshawa and then on- wards to Highway 407. While it's estimated that about two-thirds of Dur- ham's population along the Lake Ontario shoreline are within a five-minute walk to a transit stop, that's not the case in the three north- ern municipalities where DRT has struggled to get a solid foothold. The 950 route connects Uxbridge and Port Perry to the Dur- ham College/UOIT cam- pus on weekdays and Sat- urdays, with service to be expanded to Sundays as well in 2019. According to Patterson, there was a "substantial in- crease in the level of ser- vice" in North Durham over 2016 and 2017, and that level continued in 2018. From 2017 to 2018, there was a 15 per cent jump in use of the 950 route. "That's a good sign for us," said Patterson. Perhaps the biggest ser- vice enhancement for 2019 in the north will be the ex- pansion of DRT's on-de- mand service, which al- lows customers to call ahead and book transpor- tation when they need it by pre-booking a time slot. The service is offered from early morning to early eve- ning; there is no fixed route and the service is meant to be flexible and aimed at ca- tering to the transit needs of rural residents who are not served by traditional bus options. The cost is the same as a regular bus ride: An adult cash fare of $3.75. Currently, the on-de- mand service is only of- fered on weekdays in Scu- gog and Uxbridge, but in September DRT will ex- pand it to Brock Township and increase the availabili- ty to seven days a week. Securing interest in transit across North Dur- ham has been challenging since DRT's inception and the service is working with political representatives in the three northern com- munities to promote the transit system, said Patter- son. "We're working hard with local municipalities to literally spread the word," he said. "We can only serve the needs of people if they're aware of the service we're offering them." In 2019, Durham Region Transit will have a budget of about $86 million, but Patterson expects about $31 million of those funds to be recovered through fare revenues. "We're a high-growth re- gion and there's recogni- tion of that in the budget," said Patterson. "We're a fast-growing community and transit is a critical piece of a successful, grow- ing community." Added the general man- ager: "There's an acknowl- edgement by the decision makers that we are an im- portant building-block of growing the region." For more information about transit, routes and fares, visit www.durham- regiontransit.com. NEWS DRT LOOKS TO BEEF UP ITS FLEET WITH 10 NEW BUSES Durham Region Transit will continue to invest in service enhancements in 2019, as well as strengthen transit services. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland file photo STORY BEHIND THE STORY A rural resident in Scugog Township, Port Perry Star reporter Chris Hall took a look at the transit options available and improvements planned for 2019 by Durham Region Transit after receiving a DRT press release that touted its plans for this year. Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com THE ISSUE: GETTING AROUND DURHAM REGION ON PUBLIC TRANSIT LOCAL IMPACT: DURHAM REGION TRANSIT AIMS TO INCREASE SERVICE LEVELS ON KEY ROUTES, EXPAND SERVICES IN NORTH DURHAM THROUGHOUT 2019 Continued from page 3 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland file Photo 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Cathy Grant is leaving a 24-year career at the Pick- ering Public Library and entering retirement on a high note, having been named the 2019 Public Li- brarian of the Year by the Ontario Library Boards' Association. The library's former CEO was presented the W.J. Robertson Medallion at the Metro Toronto Con- vention Centre, during an annual awards gala hosted by the association at the end of January. "I've been really proud of the library in my term there, and really pleased the community has sup- ported the library so much," says Grant, whose shoes as CEO have been filled by Tanya Sinclair, one of three library col- leagues who nominated her for the award. "It's been an amazing 24 years for me. I've been appreciative of that." With three branches in the community, including the busy Pickering Central Library, the Pickering Public Library system has been statistically ranked the most efficient of 33 GTA libraries and is ranked highest in many ar- eas, says Grant. At the same awards gala, the Pickering Public Library was also presented the Minister's Award for Inno- vation, recognizing the li- brary's digital outreach program. "Pickering has had such an amazing year," says Grant. "We've developed some really great servic- es." As the new library CEO as of Jan. 1, Sinclair has worked with Grant as sec- ond-in-command. She nominated her for the award, along with col- leagues Kathy Williams and Elaine Bird. "She's a very humble person," says Sinclair of Grant. "She's a mentor and a work friend. She's a very friendly and humorous lady." Staff could approach Grant with an idea, and she would welcome it and suggest ways to take the idea further, says Sinclair. "She inspired other people to come to her with ideas." Over the years, Grant showed industry leader- ship by planning confer- ences with the Ontario Li- brary Association, worked in an advisory role with the Ontario Public Library Association, was an editor for publications of the OPLA, and was involved with marketing and advi- sory work with the Feder- ation of Ontario Public Li- braries, says Sinclair. "She really supports in- novation." The Minister's Award for Innovation is testament to that, says Sinclair. It re- flects the Pickering li- brary's digital outreach program, where staff takes technology on the road to share with youth groups and schools. "It's taking the library outside of library walls," says Sinclair. The idea came from staff, "but if it didn't have support at the top, it wouldn't go any- where." Having started her ca- reer at the Toronto Refer- ence Library at Yonge and Bloor streets, Grant says a lot has changed about li- braries over the years, but Pickering's library system is used more now than it ever has been, and it's used by "everybody." Books and ebooks are the most popu- lar items, and people are increasingly using tech- nology. The library's Mak- er Space service includes 3D printers, a recording studio for podcasts, and GoPro cameras that can be borrowed. Students are also study- ing collaboratively in li- braries, because homes are smaller and libraries are valued for space, she says. The principle of being a good librarian has re- mained the same, in help- ing people access quality information, says Grant. "How they connect, and helping them learn has changed," she says. "People learn from each other, and they learn digitally. The busyness of it means you almost need a classroom- management skill set." Retirement will see Grant relocate to Midland, and her only regret is she won't see plans for a new central library and Seaton library come to fruition. The current Central Li- brary is "bursting at the seams" and is too small for the community, she says. "I'll be following along." PICKERING LIBRARY'S FORMER CEO CATHY GRANT NAMED LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR Cathy Grant, retiring from her job as CEO of the Pickering Public Library, was named Ontario's 2019 Public Librarian of the Year by the Ontario Library Boards' Association. She was presented with the W.J. Robertson Medallion during a gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Pickering Public Library photo JUDI BOBBITT COMMUNITY Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians VisitStart planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 10 This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to consider the 2019 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budgets on W ednesday,March 27,2019 for Regional Operations,the Police Services Board,Outside Agencies,Durham Region Transit,Solid W aste Management and 2019 Regional property tax rates and fees and charges. The consideration of the 2019 Business Plans and Budgets and related property tax rates and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 9:30 a.m.on March 27,2019 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East,W hitby,Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments.Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below.For inclusion in the Council agenda,receipt of written comments by noon on Wednesday,March 20,2019 is required.For further information regarding the Regional Council meeting,please contact the Regional Clerk at 905-668-7711 ext.2012. Further information regarding the 2019 Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budgets and related fees and charges will be available upon request by contacting the Business Planning,Budgets and Risk Management Division of the Region’s Finance Department at 905-668-7711 ext.2304.The 2019 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will be available on the Region’s website at www.durham.ca on Friday,March 15,2019. Ralph Walton Regional Clerk FINANCE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE 2019 REGIONAL BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS NOTICE OF PROPOSED FEE INCREASES FOR ONTARIO BUILDING CODE AND REGIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC MEETING The Region and your local municipality are proposing to raise the fees charged for Ontario Building Code and Regional Activities related to On-site Private Sewage Disposal Systems.Pursuant to the Building Code Act Durham Region Council will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments,identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed sewage systems inspection fees increase.The public meeting will be held at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 9:30 a.m.on March 27,2019 in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East,W hitby,Ontario. A report outlining the details of the proposed changes may be obtained by contacting the Finance Department at 905-668-7711 ext.2304.If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed changes,please contact Laura Freeland,Chief Building Official at (905)723-3818 extension 4609,Tel:1-888-777-9613, Fax:(905)-666-1887 or laura.freeland@durham.ca. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments.If you wish to make a written submission,or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed changes,you must make a written request to the Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health,Box 623,605 Rossland Road East,W hitby,Ontario L1N 6A3.Please include your address,telephone number and the Report Number. Personal information from those who make either oral or written submissions on the property tax rates,fees and charges or sewage system inspection fees is collected by the Region of Durham under the authority of the Building Code Act and/or the Municipal Act,2001 and will become part of the public record. DURHAM - The Durham District School Board is updating its commu- nity use of schools policy to add dis- crimination to the list of infractions that could lead to a permit being can- celled. The draft update, provided to trust- ees at the board's Feb. 19 meeting, adds discrimination under the Onta- rio Human Rights Code to the list of "major" infractions, which also in- cludes vandalism, theft and threaten- ing staff. The draft notes that discrimination includes "expressions of bias, preju- dice and bigotry that are carried out by individuals, groups and organiza- tions directed against stigmatized and marginalized persons and groups ... ." The policy also lists minor infrac- tions, which include not putting away equipment and using space in the school that is not under permit. The termination of a permit is au- thorized by the school board's direc- tor of education or the associate direc- tor of corporate services. SCHOOL BOARD TO ADD DISCRIMINATION TO LIST OF OFFENCES THAT COULD RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL-USE PERMIT AJAX - Police have released a suspect image as they continue to investigate a robbery late last month at an Ajax gas station. The lone male brandished a knife during the rob- bery, at a Petro Canada on Salem Road South at about 5:50 a.m. on Jan. 29, Durham police said. The suspect, whose face was covered, grabbed cash and ran off westbound. No injuries were reported; anyone with informa- tion is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 5355 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police are trying to identify a suspect in the Jan. 29 robbery of a Petro Canada gas station. DRPS Photo THIEF WANTED FOR AJAX GAS BAR ROBBERY NEWS DURHAM - The Durham District School Board has appointed Patrick Cotter as its new general le- gal counsel. He brings 20 years of experience as a lawyer to the role, including working as senior litigation counsel for the Toronto District School Board. DDSB director of education Lisa Millar says Cot- ter's experience will be "invaluable" to the school board. Cotter has also represented clients including 20th Century Fox, Disney, Kraft Canada and the Montreal General Hospital. "His legal expertise and experience working in education makes him a perfect fit for the Durham District School Board," says DDSB chair Michael Barrett. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL COUNCIL SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! OSHAWA - Charges have been laid against a man accused of failing to stop for officers conduct- ing a traffic stop early Thursday morning in Osh- awa. The pursuit lasted an estimated 17 minutes and saw cops follow the suspect vehicle to south Whitby, Durham police said. And even after the chase ended officers still had to forcibly remove a suspect from the car. The incident began around 2:25 a.m. Jan. 31 when an officer saw a vehi- cle being driven north on Simcoe Street with no lights on, police said. When the car began travelling north in the southbound lanes near Connaught Street the officer initiated a traffic stop over concerns the driver was impaired. The suspect vehicle slowed, but then accelerat- ed away, police said. The officer followed as the car turned onto Beatrice Street, and other cruisers joined in the pursuit. As the vehicle approached Wilson Road, it slowed mo- mentarily and a man jumped out of the passen- ger side. The chase continued to Thickson Road South, where the suspect vehicle wound up lodged in a snowbank. Officers had to break the passenger win- dow to extract the unco-op- erative driver, police said. One cruiser was slightly damaged during the inci- dent. Tyler Bastien, 29, of Oshawa is charged with dangerous driving, flight from police, driving with- out a licence and breach of probation. CHARGES LAID AFTER SUSPECT LEADS COPS ON LENGTHY PURSUIT IN DURHAM CRIME For the past four years, the realtors of Century 21 Infinity Realty Inc., under the leadership of Doug and Bruce Baird, Durham Re- gion Association of REAL- TORS® members, have been donating a portion of their own commissions to Hearth Place in support of their wellness programs. Since 2015, a total of over $37,000 has been donated. Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, located in Oshawa, is committed to providing community sup- port for people diagnosed with cancer and their fami- lies. Every three minutes someone in Canada is diag- nosed with cancer. The dis- ease itself, diagnostic pro- cedures, surgeries and treatments can often leave one with physical limita- tions as well as short-term, long-term and lifelong side effects. At Hearth Place programs are designed to address the emotional, mental, spiritual and phys- ical needs of anyone diag- nosed with cancer and their families, friends and col- leagues who care for them. The realtors of Century 21 Infinity Realty Inc. are committed to supporting the well-being of families impacted by cancer in Dur- ham Region. Hearth Place is very grateful for this sup- port and has dedicated the money donated to help sup- port the LEAP program throughout 2019. Hearth Place provides a variety of exercise pro- grams designed to match any physical activity level depending on which part of the cancer journey some- one is in. Programs such as walk club, tai chi, do-it- with-ease exercise class, yoga, yoga for lymphede- ma, aquatic programs and Zumba. One particularly troubling side effect is called lymphedema. It is a moderate to severe swelling of the fluid in a limb when the lymphatic fluid isn't able to flushed out. The condition can be disfigur- ing, painful and is incur- able. DRAR is a member ser- vice organization of over 1,200 members. The associ- ation president, along with a group of seven directors, works with committee members, the chief execu- tive officer and staff to en- sure members continue to receive quality services and resources. DRAR is committed to helping its members excel as real es- tate professionals. Keeley Ward is a direc- tor with DRAR. She has been a Durham Region realtor for 13 years and is passionate about bringing respect to the industry. HEARTH PLACE CANCER CENTRE GETS SUPPORT FROM DURHAM REALTORS OPINION COLUMNIST KEELEY WARD WRITES ABOUT PROGRAMS HELPING CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES KEELEY WARD Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM CLARINGTON - Chief executive officer Jeff Lyash is leaving Ontario Power Generation this spring. Lyash, a U.S. citizen who moved to Toronto to as- sume the leadership of OPG in August 2015, is leav- ing the organization, effec- tive Sunday, March 31, to take on another role. "It has been a privilege to lead OPG over the past 3½ years," Lyash said in an OPG news release. "I am proud of what we have ac- complished as a team and I want to thank the Board of Directors and the Enter- prise Leadership Team for their unwavering support. It was truly an honour to work with the dedicated and talented employees of OPG and I have no doubt they will continue to move from success to success." The OPG board has ap- pointed chief financial offi- cer and senior vice-presi- dent of finance Ken Hart- wick, as president and CEO, effective Monday, April 1. OPG operates the Darlington and Pickering nuclear generating sta- tions. "The Board is very pleased to have such an outstanding candidate and we are confident that Ken and the team will continue to deliver value to Ontari- ans," OPG board chair Ber- nard Lord said in the re- lease. "Jeff came to OPG with the objective of build- ing a strong team for the fu- ture, and he has accom- plished that. He also ar- rived at a critical time for the Darlington Refurbish- ment Project - Canada's largest green energy pro- ject - and has done an out- standing job setting up the project and the team for success." CEO JEFF LYASH LEAVING ONTARIO POWER GENERATION NEWS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER KEN HARTWICK APPOINTED TO TAKE OVER HELM Chief executive officer Jeff Lyash is leaving Ontario Power Generation on March 31. The OPG board has appointed chief financial officer and senior vice-president of finance Ken Hartwick, as president and CEO, effective Monday, April 1. 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 UNSOLVED COLD CASES Visit DurhamRegion.com/coldcase to join us as we investigate unsolved crimes across Ontario. The Regional Munici- pality of Durham prides it- self on its strong fiscal man- agement and award-win- ning business planning process. Durham's business planning process enables regional council to accom- plish key priorities such as investing in growth while maintaining low debt lev- els, funding improvements in infrastructure, investing in priority programs such as police and transit, lever- aging provincial and feder- al funding programs, and participating in energy and climate change initiatives while minimizing property tax increases. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, regional council approved a 2019 property tax guide- line not to exceed a regional tax impact of 2.2 per cent ($59 increase for an average residential property as- sessed at $424,900). This guideline accom- modates targeted strategic investments supporting key priorities including in- novating operations and administration; respond- ing to ongoing legislative and regulatory changes; in- vesting in infrastructure renewal; and managing the challenges of growth and affordability. To increase public en- gagement, we hosted an open house on Feb. 13, where residents and busi- nesses could learn more about the region's property tax supported business plans and budgets. Those unable to attend in person were able to participate through a live stream on durham.ca and a Facebook Live event. The successful event in- cluded presentations by re- gional CAO Elaine Baxter- Trahair, finance commis- sioner Nancy Taylor and Nicole Pincombe, director of business planning, bud- gets and risk management. Participants were pro- vided with information re- lated to key 2018 accom- plishments, 2019 priorities, the 2019 property tax guide- line and an overview of re- gional programs and ser- vices. Thank you to all partici- pants who provided feed- back on their priorities for 2019 and future budgets, and shared their thoughts on future budget engage- ment opportunities. We welcome additional com- ments on the budget - please email us at bud- gets@durham.ca. Dates to remember: The draft 2019 budget will be posted on durham.ca/Bud- get on Friday, March 15. The 2019 business plans and budget will be discussed at finance and administration committee on Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20 (if required), with regional council consider- ing the document on Wednesday, March 27. John Henry is Durham Region chair. Prior to that, he served as mayor of Osh- awa. DURHAM REGION SETS PROPERTY TAX GUIDELINE NOT TO EXCEED 2.2 PER CENT OPINION COLUMNIST JOHN HENRY EXPLAINS PROCESS SURROUNDING BUDGET APPROVAL JOHN HENRY Column FEELING GOOD IN AJAX Students in Grade 1 to 8 at St. James Catholic School in Ajax participated in a 'Love Yourself' Wellness Day event on Thursday, Feb. 14. Students rotated through 16 stations covering everything from physical health, nutritional health, growth mindset and more. Students Bella McFarlane, Beyiah Sabando-Durant and Erynn Cannon participated in some mindful stretching yoga during the event. Ron Pietroniro/Metroland COMMUNITY DON’T BE A LITTER BUG! 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That alone certainly seems suspect, but couple that with SNC-Lavalin lobbying the government repeatedly and the waters become even murkier; that said, the company seems to be so much a part of the Canadian landscape that it sounds more like a national entity rather than a private one. When word leaked that former Justice Minister and Attorney General Jo- dy Wilson-Raybould may have been pressured to go light with SNC-Lavalin, she soon resigned. While it's obvious that we don't have the whole story, it elicits no confi- dence in an individual when they point the finger at someone else instead of taking responsibility for their part in the equation. But that's exactly what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has done. "In regards to the mat- ter of SNC-Lavalin, let me be direct, the government of Canada did its job and to the clear, public standards expected of it," said the PM. "If anyone felt differ- ently, they had an obliga- tion to raise that with me. No one, including Jody, did that." The PM was forced to reposition himself after Wilson-Raybould's resig- nation, saying that he was "surprised and disap- pointed" by it - but the clueless alibi doesn't fly. When Wilson-Raybould was reassigned as Veter- ans Affairs minister, it was largely seen as a de- motion, and her letter posted on Facebook clear- ly told a story that some- thing was afoot. The prime minister's about face now sounds like a jilted lover who ac- cuses his ex. But in some respects I understand, why for in this one individ- ual alone, both his femi- nist and Indigenous bub- bles have burst. "Our government's commitment to reconcili- ation is larger than any one person, and we will continue to work with In- digenous partners as we walk this path together." Ah, the things we tell ourselves when trying to save face. Go ahead, but you've lost some things in the process. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. 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Saying thank you to the Toronto hospital with mu- sic are artists playing a concert in support of the SickKids Foundation (The Hospital For Sick Children Foundation) on March 2 at The Music Hall, 39 King St. E., Oshawa. Ajax musician Quinn Mills, 19, is performing with his band The Com- mon Era. He says he wouldn't be alive if not for SickKids. "When I was 15 years old, I had just gotten my first job and my first girl- friend," he said in an email. "In early January I ended up getting really sick with an extremely high fever and my blood pressure was dangerously low. The doctors at the Ajax hospital couldn't sta- bilize me the traditional way using fluids and had heard the doctors at Sick- Kids use steroids, and us- ing this (they were) able to stabilize me long enough to transport me to Sick- Kids. There, they figured out I had been infected with a virus through a tiny cut on the back of my ear, nearly sending me into septic shock. Had it not been for SickKids I wouldn't be here today." Joining Quinn Mills and The Common Era at the concert are The Elder- ly Brothers from Oshawa, The Fine Young Principals from York Region, The Missing, a Rolling Stones cover band from Montreal, and John and Jake. The impetus for the "Let's Play for Ell-J" con- cert is Oshawa resident Jeff Howell, a York Region teacher. He has a SickKids story of his own, about his first grandson, Elliott Jef- frey Moore, born in Osha- wa on Dec. 29. Healthy in all other respects, Ell-J had a major problem: "He was ingesting meconium for two days," Howell said. Sometimes, a baby breathes meconium (a ba- by's first feces) along with amniotic fluid into their lungs just before, during or immediately after birth, and it can be fatal. "He was very, very sick," Howell said, adding it was a "surreal" time. But at SickKids, Ell-J received the care he need- ed and is fine now. Howell was impressed by the staff's dedication. "Every nurse that looked after Ell-J, you could tell it was their pas- sion," he said. Howell said that, before the experience, he didn't know much about the hos- pital and the work it does. And he wasn't aware that the hospital has touched so many lives in its history. "There's a lot of people who have their own Sick- Kids experiences," he said. So he came up with the concert to support the hos- pital in its work. The music starts at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). It's a 19-and-over event, and tickets are $20, or $35 with a T-shirt. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.ca. Tickets will also be avail- able at the door. For those who can't make the show, Howell en- courages them to make a donation to SickKids at www.sickkidsdona- tions.com/registrant/ Fundraising- Page.aspx?Registratio- nID=4362014. DURHAM -- Ajax musician Quinn Mills, centre, and his Common Era bandmates, Julian Guzman, left, and Chris Buysse. They are among the music artists playing a concert in support of the SickKids Foundation on March 2 at 7 p.m. at The Music Hall in Oshawa. Quinn Mills and The Common Era photo AJAX MUSICIAN PLAYS CONCERT FOR SICK KIDS MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com 6 FUN IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON FEB. 23 AND 24 SNOWSHOES AND SHOW-CLUES is at the Claremont Nature Centre, 4290 Westney Rd. N., in north Picker- ing on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Look for wildlife tracks in the snow and try snowshoeing. If there's no snow, enjoy a walk through the woods. In the event of extreme weather, participants will be contacted with notice of cancellation. Snowshoes are provided. Register for the free event at trca.ca/event/snow- shoes-snow-clues-claremont/?instance_id=4243. For information contact Mary at 401-7377 or mga- wen@trca.on.ca. THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR is a family- friendly national walk-a-thon that raises funds for charities, like Uxbridge's North House, that serve hungry, homeless and hurting people across Canada. On Feb. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m., check out the walks in Uxbridge, based at the Uxbridge Arena, 291 Brock St. W., and in Oshawa (for the Refuge) at Lviv Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd. To register/fundraise, visit cnoy.org/home. THE MAYOR'S GALA, FOR THE LOVE OF ART, is Feb. 23 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Clarington Public Library Bowmanville branch, 163 Church St., Bow- manville. The event features a silent auction, live entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit A Gift of Art in Newcastle and the Visual Arts Centre of Cla- rington in Bowmanville. Cocktail dress and you must be 19 and over. Tickets are $50 plus a fee, available at the VAC, AGOA, the Municipal Administrative Centre, recreation facilities or at www.clarington.net/ GalaTickets. THE HUMMINGBIRD DANCERS and OSHAWA SOUNDS OF STEEL perform at the free Club Carib Steel Drum and Dance Festival on Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Caribbean Cultural Centre, 600 Went- worth St. E., Oshawa. To learn more contact ask@oshawalibrary.on.ca or 579-6111. ESCAPE THE DOLLHOUSE is a free escape room rated difficult for those 13 years and up at the Picker- ing Public Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering, on Feb. 23. Four sessions. To register and see if there's still a spot available contact 831-6265 or help@pic- net.org. THE OSHAWA MUSEUM, 1450 Simcoe St. S. (in Lakeview Park, Oshawa) presents Romance and Weddings: Oshawa's Sweethearts and Scandals on Feb. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hear about Oshawa's earliest romances and much more. Register by Feb. 15 by contacting programming@oshawamuseum.org or 436-7624. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for members of the Oshawa Historical Society. WHAT'S ON 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 26 Left: Chantai Finesse told her story during Talkin' Tales A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Heritage, a Black History Month event at the McLean Community Centre Feb. 9. Right: Lamoi, a spoken word artist from Brampton, performed during the event which was designed to bring back the tradition of storytelling and featured storytellers of all ages who shared their folklore, history and personal stories. TALKIN' TALES IN AJAX Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland DURHAM - Looking for love with lousy guidance is a recipe for comedy in Pickering. Herongate Barn Thea- tre - the continent's lon- gest-running dinner thea- tre - opens its 2019 season with Christopher Du- rang's Beyond Therapy, running to March 23. "What do you get when you mix two lonely people looking for love with two marginal therapists try- ing to guide them?" states a press release. "Laughter is what you get! And a de- lightful, if not unusual, love story! Bruce is un- usual to say the least but he is engaging and trying to fill his life with love and Prudence is also looking for love but is having difficulty with dat- ing - the men she meets are either crazy or boring! Sparks fly and laughter abounds in this comedy." The play features Mark Salonius of Ajax, Ann E Ward, Kelly-Anne Moss and Don Green of Picker- ing, Paul Francies of Stouffville and Daniel Wyse of Markham. See Beyond Therapy on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, arriving at the theatre, 2885 Altona Rd. (between Taunton and Altona roads) at 6 p.m., with the show to start at 8 p.m. Catch a matinee on Sundays, with arrival at noon and the play at 2 p.m. Tickets are $63.72 plus tax ($68.14 plus tax on Sat- urdays). Seniors (65 and over) and students (17 and un- der) get a $5 discount. For tickets, visit www.herongate.com or call 905-472-3085. Next up at Herongate is Do Not Disturb, run- ning March 29 to May 11. 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March 23 - Beauty Seekrets presents Faith Filled Beauty Conference, with giveaways, appetizers, live music and a network- ing lounge ($40) Tickets are available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community cen- tres, the Audley Recreation Centre, or online at stfran- ciscentre.ca. For more in- formation, call 905-619- 2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). For the Music By the Bay Live concert, visit www.musicbythebaylive- .com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661. DUKE ROBILLARD AND BOX OFFICE BOOKS AND BREWS COMING TO AJAX Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and singer Duke Robillard plays Ajax's St. Francis Centre on March 9. Music By the Bay Live photo WHAT'S ON DURHAM - Lots of guests are appearing with the Durham Chamber Or- chestra at its next concert. The second DCO con- cert of the season, Classics: Past and Present, is on March 3 at 3 p.m. at Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax. Ajax-based Young Sing- ers are performing Lean On Me and violinist Royce Rich from British Colum- bia will play Beethoven's Romance in F. As well, the Ajax audi- ence will be the first to hear the Canadian première of Peggy's Medicine by Van- couver composer Paul Al- exander. Also on the bill are Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King and Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2. Tickets are $20 each (kids under 12 get in for free with a paying adult). Visit www.durham- chamberorchestra.com. WHAT'S ON ROYCE RICH, PAUL ALEXANDER, YOUNG SINGERS JOIN ORCHESTRA FOR AJAX CONCERT 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 28 WINTER AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Expires February 28, 2019 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! 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S., Pickering CONTACT: Laura Ashton, 905 243 4690, lau- ra.ashton@blood.ca COST: You can give life by donating blood at the Pickering blood donor clinic. If you are 17 years of age and older we encourage you to book an appointment and review your eligibility online by visiting www.blood- .ca. (Pickering Rec. Complex, O'Brien Room) Pickering Recreation Centre Mobile Donor Event WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Delaney Rink Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236-6283, http://www.blood.ca COST: Donate blood and save lives at the Pickering Recreation Centre mobile donor event. You can book your appointment to donate blood by visiting www.blood.ca. Hap- pens every last Friday of the month, same time. Y/Z Open Mic WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Library Lounge, Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 905-831-6265, jessicatri- nier@picnet.org, http://www.pic- net.org/programs/COST: Swing by our open mic to get something off your chest, express yourself, meet new people, or just enjoy the environment. As Febru- ary is Black History Month, we will be opening the floor to those voices. Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstu- dioartcafe.com/ events.html COST: 3 Open Mic every Friday nite. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cosy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Pickering Panthers vs. Stouff- ville Spirit WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 905-683- 7575 COST: Up to $12 Ontario Junior Hockey League game SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Escape the Dollhouse (13+) WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Knox, 905-831-6265, http://www.pic- net.org/programs/ COST: Are you able to break out of this escape room with all these eyes watching...? Level: High Difficulty. Escape the Red Wedding (13+) WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Knox, 905-831- 6265, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Can you escape the mess of it all? Prove it by beating the clock in this escape room.Level: Medi- um Difficulty EscBlox (9-13) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:45 a.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: Calling all Roblox fans: Do you have what it takes to unlock the clues and escape this room? Sign up to find out. Snowshoes and Snow-Clues at Claremont WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Claremont Field Centre, 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering CONTACT: Mary Gawen, 6474017377 Discover the wonders of winter wildlife and identify tracks and signs of local animals. Try out snowshoeing and leave behind tracks of your own. In the event of a snow-free day, join us for a winter walk through the woods- !Snowshoes will be provided! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Walk the Dome: For Adults with Autism and Their Families WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Picker- ing Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-3489, kristina@home- basedurham.com, https:// www.homebasedurham.com Start your week off with a leisurely stroll around the gorgeous indoor fields at Pickering Soccer Club and enjoy a chat with families just like yours. Sign in at front desk under "Autism Home Base Durham" to participate! Pickering English Conversa- tion Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661, communityconnect@cdcd.org, http://www.cdcd.org COST: Newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Emotional Regulation Group Using DBT Skills WHEN: 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON , Pickering CON- TACT: mstrickland@careachc.ca, 9054281212, mstrickland@ca- reachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/ COST: This 12-week program will provide teens aged 15 to 18 with practical skills to manage and cope with overwhelming emotions. You will learn how to tolerate distress, reduce difficult emotions, navi- gate challenging interpersonal situations, mindfulness. Pickering council meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Picker- ing City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: 905-420- 2222 COST: Pickering council meets in the council chambers of City hall to discuss matters. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 In Motion - Active Program for Adults 55+ WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gralvev, 905-831-9803, communi- typrograms@pickering- soccer.ca, http:// www.pickeringsoc- cer.ca/programs/ in-motion/COST: Motion is a low impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and wellness education, recreational opportunities and social inter- action. FREE. Calm Kids Helping your child manage anxiety more effective- ly. WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON , Pickering CON- TACT: mstrickland@careachc.ca, 9054281212, mstrickland@ca- reachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/ COST: This 5 week program will provide parents and their children ages 10-12 with practical skills to build their confidence and reduce worries or fears. Tennis lessons kids Under 10 WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Father Fenelon Catholic school, 747 Liverpool Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Catalin Codita, 4166244880, catalin@lit- tleace.ca, http://www.lit- tleace.ca COST: $12/hour Most innovative introductory tennis program in Durham. Week- ly lessons. Equipment provide- d.Indoor classes Jan - March. Lowest rate to join! Y/Z Side Hustle WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 905- 831-6265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ programs/COST: Have an idea to bring in extra cash? Not sure what to do next? Join our panel of social media experts who will share their suc- cess stories (and probably some mistakes). Panel includes influ- encers on Twitch, Instagram, Etsy, and YouTube. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Gym and Swim Pickering: For Adults with Autism and Their Families WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-3489, kristina@home- basedurham.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. Math Masters (6-12) WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905-831- 6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org, http://www.pic- net.org/programs/ COST: Sharpen your math skills while having fun! Join us after school for number games and activities! Wednesday Prayer Meeting WHEN: 7:15 p.m WHERE: Agape Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church , 1999 Fairport Road , Pickering CONTACT: Abelna- vi@aol.com, 6472186283, In- fo@agapetemplesda.com, http:// www.agapetemplesda.com COST: Weekly Prayer Meeting Followed by a Basketball Challenge EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do with the kids during March Break goes live on March 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do on Earth Day. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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. Register online for the latest home-grown neighbourhood news,opinions, insight,photos and much more at DurhamRegion.com/register. 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For full set of rules visit: https://www.save.ca/community/fuel-your-family-road-trip-rules-and-regulations/ Enter at save.ca/contest Enter for Your Chance to WIN 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice of Addendum Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Metrolinx,an agency of the Province of Ontario,is upgrading its commuter rail system to bring more transit connections to communities within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)through the GO Expansion program.The GTHA is now home to nearly seven million people and heading towards 10 million by 2041.To address the urgent transit needs of the GTHA,the Province of Ontario committed to implement GO Expansion and make other improvements to the GO system.By 2025,electrified trains will be running every 15 minutes or better,all day and in both directions,within the most heavily travelled sections of the GO network.To support GO Expansion, improvements to the Lincolnville Layover and GO Station facility are required The Project Metrolinx has completed an Addendum to the Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Environmental Project Report (EPR)in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)described in Ontario Regulation 231/08.The purpose of the Addendum is to address the requirement for a relocated GO Station to accommodate projected passenger growth and allow for full build-out of the layover improvements identified as part of the original EPR.The site for the proposed relocated Lincolnville GO Station is 12902 and 12958 Tenth Line in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,south of the existing station and layover site,on the Stouffville Rail Corridor. The relocated GO Station will include the following general components: •A new parking facility,accessible parking areas and dedicated motorcycle/scooter parking •A canopy-covered passenger platform with new enclosed waiting areas •A Passenger Pick-up/Drop-off area •A separated bus loop •Bicycle paths and a bicycle storage rack •Additional supporting infrastructure for the facility Since the relocated GO Station is an additional component that was not assessed in the original EPR,an Addendum is required to address this change to the project. The Process This EPR Addendum has been prepared to document the findings of the existing environmental conditions,potential effects assessments,associated mitigation and monitoring requirements,stakeholder and public consultation, and commitments to future work associated with the development of the relocated GO Station,including required permits and approvals. Since Metrolinx has determined that the relocated GO Station is a significant change from the original EPR,public consultation is also required,and is provided through publication of this Notice of Addendum,and making the EPR Addendum available for review and comment for a 30-day period. 30-day Public Review Period The EPR Addendum is now available at http://www.metrolinx.com/en/greaterregion/projects/ lincolnville-layover.aspx and the following locations for a 30-day public review period starting February 21,2019 and ending March 25,2019: Metrolinx Head office 97 Front Street –2nd Floor Reception Toronto,ON M5J 1E6 Tel:416-874-5900 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks Central Region Office Metro Toronto District Office 5775 Yonge Street,8th Floor North York,ON M2M 4J1 Tel:416-326-6700 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch 135 St.Clair Avenue West,1st Floor Toronto,ON M4V 1P4 Tel:416-314-8001 /toll-free:1-800-461-6290 Monday to Friday:8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pickering Public Library –Claremount Branch Dr.Nelson F.Tomlinson Community Centre 4941 Old Brock Road Claremont,ON Tel:905-649-3341 Tuesday 3:00 –8:00 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 a.m. Saturday 1:00 –5:00 p.m. Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library 175 Mostar Street Whitchurch-Stouffville,ON Tel:905-642-7323 Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 –5:00 p.m. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 111 Sandiford Drive Whitchurch-Stouffville,ON Tel:905-640-1900 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Township of Uxbridge 51 Toronto Street South Uxbridge,ON Tel:905-852-9182 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by March 25,2019 to: Metrolinx c/o Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Project 20 Bay Street,6th Floor,Toronto,ON M5J 2W3 Tel:416-869-3600 |email:lincolnville@metrolinx.com website:www.metrolinx.com/en/greaterregion/projects/ lincolnville-layover.aspx There are circumstances where the Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks has the authority to require further consideration of the proposed changes to the transit project or impose conditions on them.These include if the Minister is of the opinion that: •The proposed changes to the transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest;or, •The proposed changes to the transit project may have negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right. Before exercising the authority referred to above,the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the proposed changes to the transit project that are received within 30 days after the Notice of Addendum to the Environmental Project Report is first published. If you have discussed your issues with Metrolinx and you object to the proposed changes to this transit Project,you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment,Conservation and Parks. It is recommended that you submit your objection no later than Monday,March 25,2019 to the address provided below.All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/ cultural environment)or indigenous rights.Objections must be received by the Minister within 30 days after the Notice of Addendum to the EPR is first published. Ministry of the Environmental,Conservation and Parks Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch Attention:Devon Wills,Project Officer 135 St.Clair Avenue West,1st Floor,Toronto ON M4V 1P4 Tel:416-314-8001 /1-800-461-6290 Fax:416-314-8452 E-mail:EAABGen@ontario.ca All personal information included in a submission –such as name,address,telephone number,email address,and property location –is collected,maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available for the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information,please contact Metrolinx (contact information above)or the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. The Notice was first issued on February 21,2019. Si vous désirez des renseignements en français,veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le 1 888 GET-ON-GO (438-6646). M a i n S t r e e t C o n c e s s i o n 2 U x b r i d g e P i c k e r i n g T o w n l i n e R o a d C o n c e s s i o n 3 M i l l a r d S t r e e t Y o r k D u r h a m L i n e H o o v e r P a r k D r i v e R u p e r t A v e n u eElmRoad R e g i o n a l H i g h w a y 4 7 B l o o m i n g t o n R o a d B e t h e s d a R o a d S i d e l i n e 3 2 W e b b R o a d S i d e l i n e 3 0 H i l l s d a l e D r i v e 9 T h L i n e 1 0 T h L i n e TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE CITY OF PICKERING ± 0 1 2 km Label Existing Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Proposed Lincolnville GO Station Railway -Operational Road Municipal Boundary -Lower Tier 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 32 See the news before it’s in print at ONLY ONLINE DurhamRegion co m DurhamRegion com 33 | 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 , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Leaking basement? invest in your Foundation with over 35yrs experience www.noleaks.ca 905-686-6880 waterproofing 10year warranty! free estimates! professional and courteous service we will solve the problem! 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Superstars of today and the past have frequently had one thing in common: they tended to have parents who were deeply involved in motivating, shaping and believing their children could achieve their dreams of success in sport and in life. After 40 years of clinical and research activity with parents and athletes, one thing has become clear to me - sports parenting skills are an art and a science that can be learned and de- veloped by almost anyone interested in giving their sons and daughters a head start in athletic and per- sonal power. Parents have a profound effect on athlete develop- ment and growth. Their job is far more important and powerful than most people realize. Yet, of all the jobs an adult has to do, parent- ing is the one area we have the least amount of train- ing. For many people, par- enting is a trial-and-error process. Unconsciously, many of us repeat what we learned about parenting from our parents and grandparents. Raising and developing sports kids can be a very stressful and difficult job. If done right, parenting can be one of the most reward- ing, passionate and fulfill- ing jobs an adult can be blessed with. Think back to your childhood for a moment. Could you have gone fur- ther in your sport and life with more loving, support- ive and caring parents? If so, you have the opportuni- ty right now to give your kids what you were miss- ing. Fortunately, today there is a science and a system for parenting athletes and developing good character that really works. We can always improve the way we communicate and interact with our kids so that they learn how to be more suc- cessful, happy and well-ad- justed athletes. Conscientious parent- ing is a serious undertak- ing and a full-time job. Here are a few tips to get you started on your jour- ney to parenting your ath- letes for success. Set up routines and op- portunities for your sport- ing children to be motivat- ed to show you what they learned and what made them happy - every day, no matter how small these sporting and creative activ- ities were. Express your excite- ment and enthusiasm for even the smallest things that they share with you. What is important here is to let your kids know that you love, support and ac- cept them unconditionally. At the same time, make sure to have appropriate consequences in place to guide them in their charac- ter development. Sometimes the chal- lenges we face as sporting parents require a totally different approach to see the journey more clearly. At these times, profession- al support may be the tick- et to get to the next level and beyond for you and your kids. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905- 430-3538 or email drdoug@promind.ca; his website is www.promind- .ca. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PARENTING OPINION COLUMNIST DOUG SMITH EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF PARENTING TO A YOUNG ATHLETE DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column BOWMANVILLE - Wes Forget has to pinch himself when he ponders the up- coming Tim Hortons Brier. A diehard fan of curling ever since he watched Kev- in Martin represent Cana- da at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, Forget long dreamed of the day he would reach the pinnacle of the sport - but never imagined it would happen so soon. That reality will cer- tainly hit home at the Brier beginning on March 2 in Brandon, Man., where the 27-year-old Bowmanville native and former Annan- dale club player will throw second stones for the Scott McDonald-skipped team that stunned the competi- tion at the Ontario provin- cial championship in Elmi- ra. McDonald's team, which also includes Jona- than Beuk and Scott Chad- wick, reeled off 11 straight wins at the Ontario Tan- kard - including three straight over defending champ and 2018 Brier bronze-medallist John Ep- ping - to book its ticket to the men's national champi- onship. "I'm looking at the pur- ple heart now and can't be- lieve this actually did hap- pen," Forget said by phone from Kingston, and refer- ring to the emblem that will adorn all competitors at the Brier. "We were just operating at a level beyond what people were expect- ing. The ice was in our fa- vour, the speed and curl, everything went right." Forget's curling jour- ney began at age 11, not long after watching Martin win a silver medal at the 2002 Olympics. "I saw him throw one curling rock and I was like, 'I really, really want to try this,' " he recalled. "I felt it in my soul, I need to try this sport, and my mom ac- tually phoned the Oshawa Curling Club that week." He soon joined the Little Rocks program at the Osh- awa club, picked the sport up very quickly, and would later also join a program at the Annandale club in Ajax to try to quench his insatiable thirst for the game. Forget won two Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) bronze medals with Bowmanville High School and reached the junior provincial final with an Annandale club team, but hadn't found the perfect mix until recently. An English major at Queen's University in Kingston - where he now works as the residence life coordinator - he didn't even make the stacked curling team there his first year, which saw Beuk and Chadwick lead the Golden Gaels to a national title and a trip to the 2011 Win- ter Universiade in Turkey. He played for Queen's four times after that, and skipped the team to a pro- vincial silver medal in 2017. In club play, Forget played with Beuk and Chadwick during the 2014- 15 season with skip Don Bowser, and spent the past three years with McDo- nald on Codey Maus' Lon- don-based team. It was on- ly this season, the start of a four-year Olympic cycle, that the current lineup was formed out of the Catara- qui Golf and Country Club team in Kingston. The team had a break- through victory in Gati- neau, Que., in October, and played the past two majors in the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling prior to winning the Tankard, which has vaulted it to 12th in the world rankings. In Manitoba, they'll face another stacked field, in- cluding Newfoundland's Brad Gushue, who will be looking to win a third con- secutive national title, and three-time Brier champion Kevin Koe from Alberta. "To me, this is kind of like go and take it all in, make the most of it, and ob- viously try to play well," Forget said. "If we can ever get back, that might be our opportunity to make a push for it, but our team goal and team plan going into this is to have a strong start. "We know that we have what it takes to win, but we just don't know what it's going to feel like playing in this event," he added. "We've dreamed of playing this our entire lives, and everything we do is a chance to get to go to this, and now we're going." BRIER DREAM REALITY FOR WES FORGET BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com SPORTS ANNANDALE CURLING CLUB PRODUCT PART OF ONTARIO TANKARD WINNING TEAM Bowmanville's Wes Forget released a shot at the Ontario Tankard provincial championship in Elmira. Scott McDonald skipped the team to 11 straight wins and a trip to the Brier national championship in Brandon, Manitoba, Rose Sofalvi Beuk photo 35 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GAINING NEW HEIGHTS Cora Turpin and Emma Campbell from Anti-Gravity AcroSports competed in the synchronized trampoline event during the 2019 Trampoline and Tumbling First Ontario Cup held at the Tribute Communities Centre Feb. 8. The event was presented by the Osborne Academy of Acrobatics in Pickering. Jason Liebregts / Metroland GYMNASTICS PANTHERS HAVE EXTRA WORK AHEAD TO MAKE PLAYOFFS Ethan Doyle and the Pickering Panthers will host a crossover game against the West Division's Georgetown Raiders or Brampton Admirals Sunday or Monday to determine the fourth and final playoff spot in the Ontario Junior Hockey League's North Division. The Panthers carry a 22-29-0-1 record into their final two regular season games this weekend, including a 7:30 p.m. Friday game against the Stouffville Spirit at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The crossover game is necessary because both Brampton and Georgetown, who sit fourth and fifth in the West, will finish with better records than the Panthers. The winner will face Markham in the first round of the playoffs. Ray MacAloney/OJHL Images PICKERING PANTHERS OSHAWA - Nando Eggenberg- er started a new week much like he finished the previous one, and helped the Oshawa Generals lock up a playoff spot with 10 games left to spare. Fresh off Ontario Hockey League (OHL) player of the week honours, Eggenberger scored a goal in regulation time and the winner in a shootout, lifting the Generals to a 3-2 victory over the Sudbury Wolves before 5,986 fans on Family Day Monday at the Tribute Communities Centre. The Generals are now 9-0-1-0 in their past 10 games, 14-3-1-0 since the trade deadline and 37- 18-3-0 overall, moving three points ahead of the Wolves (35-17- 2-2) in the battle for the third seed in the Eastern Conference, while locking up a post-season berth. Eggenberger, who captained Switzerland to a fourth-place fin- ish at the world junior hockey championship, was named the player of the week after picking up four goals and six points in three wins last week - 6-3 over Pe- terborough, 5-4 over Flint and 5-1 over Saginaw. The 19-year-old left winger stayed hot Monday afternoon, scoring his 22nd goal of the sea- son in the first period and the winner on a nifty deke in the shootout. The game featured a battle of world junior goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of Finland for the Wolves and Kyle Keyser of the United States for the Generals, and neither disappointed, mak- ing 35 and 24 saves respectively to be named the second and third stars. Brett Neumann scored the other Oshawa goal, his 38th of the season, and also had an assist on Eggenberger's tally, which came on the power play and gave the Generals a 2-1 lead 12 minutes in- to the game. Darian Pilon opened the scor- ing 3:09 in and Quinton Byfield tied it early in the third period, the 22nd goal and 51st point of the season for last year's No. 1 overall draft pick. Adam Ruzicka scored the first of the shootout for Sudbury, but Keyser stopped the next three, in- cluding against Uxbridge native Blake Murray to seal the victory. Anthony Salinitri had tied it with Oshawa's third shot. The Generals were coming off a successful weekend road trip to Michigan, where Aidan Hughes made 33 saves in the win over last-place Flint (11-43-5-0) and Keyser stopped 29 against a very strong Saginaw (36-15-2-3) team. Neumann had two goals and an assist against Flint, while Kyle MacLean, Serron Noel and Eg- genberger each scored once. Port Perry's Ty Dellandrea notched a pair for the Firebirds, the game's first and last goals. Eggenberger was named the first star with two goals and an assist against Saginaw. Allan McShane, Brandon Saigeon and Tyler Tullio also scored for the Generals, who jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead. In a rare Wednesday home date last week, McShane snapped a 3-3 tie with a power-play goal late in the third period and the Generals added two more into an empty net to double the Petes and finish the season series with a 6-1- 1-0 record against their East Divi- sion rivals. Remarkably, Oshawa is now 52-13-4-3 in head-to-head play against Peterborough over the past nine seasons, a winning per- centage of .771. The Generals have two home dates this weekend, at 7:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 against the Missis- sauga Steelheads (29-21-5-2) and 6:05 p.m. Sunday against Sagi- naw. EGGENBERGER STAYS HOT IN BIG WIN OVER WOLVES BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com OSHAWA GENERALS SWISS FORWARD SCORES SHOOTOUT WINNER AFTER BEING NAMED OHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Oshawa Generals forward Nando Eggenberger was named OHL player of the week for the period ending Feb. 17. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images 37 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online BRINDLE, James (Jim) Francis - passed away peacefully at Ajax/Pickering Hospital on the evening of February 18, 2019, joining his son and fishing buddy Neil and sister Anne. Jim was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Dorothy, his daughter Paula, son Ian and his wife Lorrie, son Stuart and his wife Marcie; his granddaughter Jennifer and her husband Lincoln, his granddaughter Victoria; his grandsons Connor and Dylan; his sisters Betty and Margaret, his brother William and by the extended Brindle and Eastaway family around the world. Jim had a zest for life and absolutely loved a good conversation. He was so proud of his family and was thrilled to talk about them at any opportunity. Jim had an excellent sense of humour and always provided advice and support, reminding his kids to "Always Look Out For #1." He led a long and fulfilled life and took great pride in helping his clients since moving to Canada in 1967, right up until his retirement in 2017. Jim loved fishing, golf, soccer, hockey, baseball, family, and was a national championship boxer back home in England as a teenager. Condolences may be left at www.aftercare.org LEBLANC, Rose Marie - Peacefully at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Vincent LeBlanc. Loving mother of Phyllis, Claude, Arnold, Michael (Josephine), Carmen (Martin), Donald (Tanya). Sadly missed by all her Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Accettone Funeral Home (384 Finley Ave., Ajax 905-428-9090) on Thursday February 21 from 6:30-9:00pm, and Friday February 22 from 11am-12pm. With a service to follow in the Chapel at 12pm. Rose will be laid to rest in RESURRECTION CEMETERY (355 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby) following the services. MACDONALD, Robert Wilmer, Born April 30 1953- February 8th 2019 - Suddenly on Friday February 8th 2019 at the age of 65, Bobby passed away peacefully in his sleep. He will be survived by his loving mother Gwen his loving sisters Bev, Cindy, Kim and Sue also his beloved daughters Kristeen and Suzie. He was cherished by his many family members and friends. Bobby was known for his passion for the outdoors, campfire stories, fishing and his ability to make people laugh. Bob will be dearly missed but never forgotten. MUGAN, Michael (Mike) John of Pickering, ON, surrounded by his family, passed away in the early morning of February 14, 2019 at Lakeridge Health Ajax, in his 70th year after a private but relentless battle with cancer. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother in law and uncle, he will be deeply missed by his cherished wife of almost 47 years France (née. Dumais), adoring daughters Stephanie and Erica, sons in law Scott Craig and Chris White, loving sister Lynne and treasured grandson Trevor. Predeceased by his father John Patrick, mother Mary (née. Jackson) and brother Donald. Mike loved his family more than anything and always did everything he could to ensure that they were always taken care of. The family would like to thank Lakeridge Health Ajax for their care and support during his final days. Visitation will be held on Saturday February 23, 2019 at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave. Pickering, ON L1V 1J6 at 1:00pm with a Funeral Mass at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Spiritans Congregation of the Holy Ghost, 34 Collinsgrove Road, Scarborough, ON M1E 3S4 and/or Lakeridge Health Foundation Cancer Centre in recognition of Dr. Zalewski c/o Wolfpack Charity Classic Golf Tournament https://tinyurl.com/MikeMuganFund. *** VENDORS WANTED *** OSHAWA Fri, March 1st - Sat, March 2nd - Sun, March 3rd Tribute Communities Centre AJAX Fri, March 22nd - Sat, March 23rd - Sun, March 24th Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility CLARINGTON Fri, April 5th - Sat, April 6th - Sun, April 7th Garnet B. 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