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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2019_04_03WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 2019 For A Free Report Please Call: 1-800-611-8910 ID # 1045 Mike Hogan - Salesperson Re/Max Rouge River Realty. Ltd, Brokerage For A Free Report Please Call: 1-800-611-8910ID#1045 Mike Hogan - Salesperson Re/Max Rouge River Realty. Ltd, Brokerage 905-619-2100 Visit DurhamRegion.com for breaking news and more events! PICKERING - Edgar Gonzales knows the importance of having somebody believe in him. The Pickering man's experi- ence of being a World Vision sponsored child in the Philip- pines in the early 1970s is the in- spiration behind a song released earlier this year by children's entertainer Fred Penner. Pen- ner wrote the song Somebody Believes three years ago, after he heard Gonzales tell his story in Vancouver. Gonzales, now a multicultural philanthropy adviser for World Vision, didn't know who Penner was before their paths crossed in Vancouver at a World Vision See IT WAS page 3 Edgar Gonzales of Pickering, right, with entertainer Fred Penner during the Ride the Wave Event of World Vision in Vancouver, 2015. Penner wrote the song 'Somebody Believes' after hearing Gonzales tell his story of being sponsored by World Vision during his childhood in the Philippines. The song was recorded and released in February this year. Edgar Gonzales photo PICKERING MAN'S CHILDHOOD STORY INSPIRES FRED PENNER'S SONG 'SOMEBODY BELIEVES' JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Senior, 71, arrested in Oshawa drug investigation Man assaulted trying to buy drugs in Oshawa Clarington wants larger buffer between schools, youth centres and cannabis retail stores Looking for more online? Check out these stories... Start 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 | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 To find more events in your community visit DurhamRegion.com/events DURHAM - An Ajax man identified as a suspect in a human trafficking in- vestigation has been ar- rested, Durham police said Friday. Anthony Johnson, 32, of Bellinger Drive turned himself in at a police sta- tion in Oshawa March 28. Johnson, also known as "Prince," is charged with trafficking in persons, pro- curing, advertising sexual services and material ben- efit from tracking a person. He was held for a bail hearing. An Ajax man identified as a suspect in a human trafficking investigation has been arrested, Durham police said Friday. Anthony Johnson, 32, of Bellinger Drive turned himself in at a police station in Oshawa March 28. Durham Police Handout Photo AJAX MAN WANTED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION SURRENDERS TO POLICE NEWS AJAX - Police are inves- tigating what they're de- scribing as an attempted carjacking Sunday in Ajax. Two men are being sought in the incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. March 31 at a resi- dence in the area of Lake Driveway and Finley Ave- nue. A man had just pulled into his driveway with his son in the backseat when he was approached by two masked men, one of whom grabbed him, police said. The man managed to break free and the suspects fled on foot towards a near- by park. No injuries were reported. Both suspects are de- scribed as black men whose faces were hidden by ski masks. The first, be- lieved to be in his mid to late 20s, is about five-foot-11 and 180 pounds. The other is about five-foot-nine and 165 pounds. 2 SOUGHT AFTER ATTEMPTED CARJACKING IN AJAX AJAX - Three men have been charged after police investigating an alterca- tion in Ajax Monday seized a replica handgun. T he investigation be- g an at about 1:40 p.m. March 25 after a resident in the area of Westney and Rossland roads said a man in a car had pointed a gun at him during an argu- ment, Durham police said. The suspect, whom is known to the victim, fled the scene with two other men in the car. Cops located the man accused of pointing the gun the next day in Toron- to. A replica handgun was seized during the execu- tion of a search warrant, police said. The other men involved in the original incident turned them- selves in to police. Charged with uttering threats of death or bodily harm are Ravi Kumar, 22 and 21-year-old Adrian Nand, both of Toronto, as well as Marcus Ragobeer of Ajax. 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Arianna Goberdhan, who was nine months pregnant when she was stabbed to death by her husband in April of 2017, was remembered as a kind, loving and vivacious woman whose death has left her loved ones shat- tered. "I cry every day for my daughter and my grand- daughter," Goberdhan's mother, Sherry Goberd- han, said during the March 28 hearing. "Tell me how any mother can deal with this." Arianna Goberdhan was found with obvious signs of trauma by police responding to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Winville Road on April 7, 2017. An autopsy re- vealed she had been stabbed to death. Goberd- han's unborn child also died. Her husband, Nicholas Tyler Baig, 25 at the time, was arrested the next day in Markham. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year. Prosecutor George Hendry said Thursday that in addition to the au- tomatic life sentence Baig will receive for the murder conviction, he's seeking a parole ineligibility term of at least 20 years. That's more than is typically giv- en for domestic violence murders, but Baig bears extraordinary culpability in this case, Hendry said. "In making this submis- sion the Crown is recog- nizing this is above the sentencing range for do- mestic homicides," Hen- dry told Superior Court Justice Jocelyn Speyer. "The nature and circum- stances surrounding the commission of the offence elevate that range." Many in the packed courtroom wept openly as f amily members de- scribed for the judge the crushing impact Goberd- han's murder has had on them. In an eloquent and heart-wrenching submis- sion her mother spoke of the staggering impact los- ing a daughter and an un- born granddaughter — the child's due date was less than three weeks af- ter Goberdhan died — has had on her and her family. "It has been about two years but it feels like yester- day. Every day I experience the pain over and over," Sherry Goberdhan said. She described a kind and dedicated young wom- an who committed herself to her career in banking, but also found time to vol- unteer at food banks and shelters for women. She recounted an incident in which she was returning to the car at a Walmart - Arianna had been waiting outside — to find Arianna rushing inside to buy food for an elderly man she'd encountered. "You thought you could put her light out," Sherry said, appearing to address Baig, who sat motionless in the prisoner's dock a few feet away, "but it shines stronger than ever." Sherry Goberdhan said she and her family are left to mourn Arianna and the granddaughter lost to Baig's violent act. "I miss my daughter so much," she said, dissolv- ing into tears. "It is incom- prehensible to consider losing two generations at once." The sentencing hearing is scheduled to continue Friday. 'I MISS MY DAUGHTER SO MUCH' Arianna Goberdhan was nine months pregnant when she was stabbed to death in her Winville Road home in Pickering on April 7, 2017. Her husband, Nicholas Tyler Baig, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Metroland file photo JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS MURDER VICTIM'S FAMILY SPEAKS AT SENTENCING HEARING 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m WISH FOR MORE #PANDORAWish THE PANDORA STORE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Rd | 905.492.7263 © 2019 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved 1895 Clements Road Unit 125, Pickering Best Accounting Best Accounting Best Accounting Best Tax Preparation Best Tax Preparation Best Tax Preparation ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES GregoryBadley Income Tax FlaT PrIce:$99+hsT Business, Rental, Capital Gain, Employment Expenses, etc. Extra charge. IncomeTax Returns prepared by a Chartered Professional Accountant. “We go beyond the numbers” 905-427-1121 725 Westney Road South, unit 7 Ajax 905-426-4860 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT GReGoRy BAdley CPA PRofeSSionAl CoRPoRAtion Chartered Professional Accountant 2 loCAtionS to SeRve yoU BetteR. COPS TAKE PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Durham Regional Police Service Deputy Chief Todd Rollauer, CAO Stan MacLellan and Deputy Chief Dean Bertrim participated in the annual polar plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario at the Pickering Recreation Complex on March 22. The event raised more than $20,000. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland DURHAM - Regional tax- es are going up by 1.89 per cent this year and that works out to about $51 on the tax bill. The increase is less than the 2.2 per cent guideline Durham regional council had set. Included in the bud- get are 26 new police offi- cers, eight new paramedics, 11 new and replacement am- bulances, and five addition- al 911 operators. Regional council ap- proved the 2019 budget on Wednesday, March 27. The region will be spend- ing $94.5 million on road and bridge construction. The tax increase is based on a home assessed at $454,000. Chief administrative of- ficer (CAO) Elaine Baxter- Trahair told councillors, "It's an affordable increase for businesses and resi- dents." Clarington Mayor Adri- an Foster, who is also the chair of the finance and ad- ministration committee, said, "It's a good budget, a responsible budget. It will make Durham a better place to live and work." The gross budget is $1.23 billion, with property taxes covering 54 per cent of the cost. The remainder in- cludes federal and provin- cial government funding, development charges and reserve contributions. Clarington Coun. Joe Neal didn't support the bud- get, pointing out there are 99 new employees in the document. "One of our cost drivers is our staff," Neal said, add- ing there are four people be- ing added to the CAO's of- fice, including a new com- munications person. "I'd rather spend money on roads than on a new com- munications person," Neal stated. In his five years as a re- gional councillor, Neal said Durham has hired "proba- bly 200 new employees. Giv- en what's happening in the economy, I'm surprised there are that many new employees. I won't support the budget." The budget was ap- proved in a 25-2 vote, with Joe Neal and Oshawa Coun. John Neal voting against. Whitby Coun. Elizabeth Roy was absent from the meeting. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan wasn't at the meeting and was replaced by Picker- ing Coun. Maurice Brenner. COUNCIL DURHAM OKS BUDGET WITH 1.89% TAX INCREASE KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durham region.com DURHAM - Charges have been laid against a To- ronto man accused of pass- ing counterfeit American money in Durham Region. Durham police were first contacted Jan. 12 after a customer tendered a fake $50 bill at a gas station in Clarington. Their investi- gation uncovered several similar incidents else- where in the region, police said. Samih Aly, 30, of Cas- sandra Boulevard in To- ronto faces 18 charges in- cluding fraud, uttering counterfeit money and breach of probation. NEWS SUSPECT ACCUSED OF PASSING COUNTERFEIT $50 BILLS IN DURHAM REGION 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 | W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 For more information, please con- tact: 905.683.7575 or customercare@pickering.ca This workshop covers the why, where and how of growing your own vegetables, including a breakdown of cool and warm season crops, small space gardening and companion planting to maximize your harvest. This is a workshop you will not want to miss! Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Enter the promo code CARROT to receive a free giveaway at the workshop 20-Minute Makeover Friday, April 26, 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm Schools, families, community groups, corporate partners, and City employees commit to giving a section of our community a makeover by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. Free supplies are available to those that register with the City, while supplies last. To register please call 905.683.7575 Take Pride in Pickering Day Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Duffin Heights, 1565Winville Road Plant trees, pick up litter with PickWaste and meet the animal ambassadors from Earth Rangers. This is a rain or shine event so please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. For further information, please call 905.683.7575 Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Plot to Plate (55+) Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm George Ashe Community Centre, Helen Paris Room (470 Kingston Road) Do you ever wonder what to do with your pak choi or want a different recipe for your beans this year? Ken Brown will lead you through some innovative, yet simple and inexpensive ways to grow different vegetables and then guide you through some tasty recipes to help you enjoy your bountiful crop. Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Enter the promo code SPRING to receive a free giveaway at the workshop Bees,ButterfliesandBeyond Thursday, April 4, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Don Beer Arena, Banquet Hall (940 Dillingham Road) Helping the environment starts in your own backyard. Learn how to attract and protect native pollinators, such as Monarch butterflies and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features. Participants will learn about plants that provide nectar for bees and butterflies as well as plants that can provide food for the larval stage (caterpillars) of butterflies. Register today to learn more. Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Enter the promo code MONARCH to receive a free giveaway at the workshop BugsinYourBackyard (6-12yearsofageonly) Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pickering Nuclear Information Centre (1675 Montgomery Park Road) This workshop is for children aged 6 to 12 that are interested in the environment. Join us for a tour of the best of the backyard when it comes to buggin’around.This interactive workshop will give children the opportunity to make a bug vacuum to take home. Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth VegetableGardening Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, O’Brien Meeting Rooms (1867Valley Farm Road) *All attendees must enter through the arena at the back of the Pickering Recreation Complex This workshop covers the why, where and how of growing your own vegetables, including a breakdown of cool and warm season crops, small space gardening and companion planting to maximize your harvest.This is a workshop you will not want to miss! Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Enter the promo code CARROT to receive a free giveaway at the workshop 20-MinuteMakeover Friday, April 26, 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm Schools, families, community groups, corporate partners, and City employees commit to giving a section of our community a makeover by picking up litter for at least 20 minutes. Free supplies are available to those that register with the City, while supplies last. To register please call 905.683.7575 TakePrideinPickeringDay Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Duffin Heights, 1565Winville Road Plant trees, pick up litter with PickWaste and meet the animal ambassadors from Earth Rangers.This is a rain or shine event so please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. For further information, please call 905.683.7575 Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth PlottoPlate(55+) Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm George Ashe Community Centre, Helen Paris Room (470 Kingston Road) Do you ever wonder what to do with your pak choi or want a different recipe for your beans this year? Ken Brown will lead you through some innovative, yet simple and inexpensive ways to grow different vegetables and then guide you through some tasty recipes to help you enjoy your bountiful crop. Free, Pre-registration is required at pickering.ca/earthmonth Enter the promo code SPRING to receive a free giveaway at the workshop Formoreinformation,pleasecontact: 905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca EVENT SOLDOUT! 9 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m @cityofpickering CustomerCareCentre905.683.7575(24hourline) customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time April10 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm April10 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm April23 CouncilMeeting CityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Easter Weekend Holiday Hours of Operation YouthTalentShowcase&ArtShow hostedbyPAC4Teens FridayApril26,2019 6:00pm–9:00pm GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre Localteens13-19areinvitedtoparticipate. Submityourartworkora2minutevideoof yourtalentbyFriday,April5th.Prizesforoutstandingsubmissions ofartworksandtalent.Detailsonlineorcalltofindoutmore. pickering.ca/teen 905.420.4660ext6104 Monday,April8 | 7:00pm | GreenwoodCC You’reinvitedtojoinCityofPickeringstaffforacommunity workshopaboutthenewPickeringHeritage&Community Centre. Theworkshopwillincludeapresentationonupdated designconceptsandanopportunitytoprovideinputabout programminginthenewbuilding. Ifyouareinterestedinattending,RSVPbyApril5,2019 to DevinPooleatdpoole@pickering.caorcall905.420.4620. PickeringHeritage&CommunityCentre CommunityWorkshop PinwheelGardenPlanting Saturday,May4|12:00pm-4:00pm HelpusplantthousandsofpinwheelsinEsplanadePark,as partofYouthWeek’sGeocacheRace! Participantswillreceiveafreet-shirtforplantingatleast10 pinwheels.Thepinwheelswillstayplanteduntil May25 for ArtfestontheEsplanade,whentheywillberedistributed tothecommunity. @PickeringEvents Springclassesarestartingthismonth. Registernow forallspring&summer programsincludingsummercampsforkids. pickering.ca/cityguide RoyalCanadianLegion,Branch606presents Decorateyourbike,wagon,carriage,andjointheparade! Paradebeginsat10amatAnnlandSt.&LiverpoolRd. Freetojointheparade! Applicationsandparaderouteareavailable atpickering.ca/greateventsorcall905.839.2990. APR20 JointheFun! Thisyear’sthemeis“SwingIntoSpring” CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 April19&22 Closed RecreationComplex,Pool &Arena 905.683.6582 April19&21 April20 April22 Closed 7:00am-9:00pm 6:00am-5:00pm DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 April19,21&22 Closed EastShoreCommunity Centre 905.420.6588 April19&22 Closed GeorgeAsheCommunity Centre 905.420.2370 April19&22 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 April19&22 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 April19&22 Closed PickeringAnimalShelter 905.683.7575 April19&22 Closed voteforyour favouriteband! Youhaveuntil April12 tovoteforyourfavouritebandor performerfromthepast5yearsofSummerConcerts!Themost popularbandwillbeinvitedtoplayagainthissummer2019. Votenowatpickering.ca/experienceart ebandor March11-15,2019 pickering.ca/camps *New!FurryFriendsFitClub Participantsmaywalkwithorwithoutadog,andwillbeledbyan instructorthroughvarioustrailsinPickering.Eachweekwillbea differentlocation/trail.Attheendofthisprogramparticipantsare invitedtotakepartinthe FurryFriends5kmwalk/runtohelpraise moneyforAnimalServices! RegisteronlineorinpersonatPickeringRecComplex. pickering.ca/activenet 905.420.4620 Wednesdays April24-May29 9:30am-10:20am ActivityCode:16495 Fee:$25 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 | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 10 expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? events? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters CLARINGTON - East Penn Canada is moving to Courtice and building a 200,000-square-foot facility in the Energy Business Park. The company is relocat- ing its Ajax head office and warehouse, and the Picker- ing warehouse, to Claring- ton, it was announced on Monday, March 25, by Cla- rington Mayor Adrian Fos- ter and the Clarington Board of Trade. "They have purchased the land not only to meet the needs of today, but to al- low room for growth with- in the Clarington commu- nity in the future," said Foster. East Penn Canada man- ufactures and distributes Duracell automotive bat- tery products for North America, and East Penn Canada is also the master re-distributor for Duracell alkaline batteries. The company was founded in 1979 as Power Battery Sales Ltd., an in- dependent battery distrib- utor to the automotive af- termarket. In 1994, it was acquired by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., and the product line ex- panded to include motive power, telecommunica- tions, UPS backup and re- newable energy applica- tions. This year the com- pany is celebrating its 40th anniversary. East Penn Canada cur- rently has 400 employees nationally, and approxi- mately 200 of those employ- ees will soon be based in Clarington. The company will be settling onto a 24-acre property at 50 Osborne Rd., Courtice, in the Clarington Energy Business Park. A new 200,000-square-foot fa- cility is expected to take a year to 18 months to con- struct. The Clarington Board of Trade heard East Penn Canada was looking for a new home and pitched the Courtice property, CBOT executive director Sheila Hall explained to Claring- ton council members. The CBOT had been working behind the scenes with East Penn for months be- fore the announcement was made this spring. "Investment is a process and not an event," said Hall. EAST PENN CANADA MOVING TO COURTICE JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com BUSINESS EAST PENN CANADA 165 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax Phone: 905-427-2718 Website: ww.eastpenncanada.com Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Market District Ur- ban Town development is expected to be completed in 2019 by Icon Homes. Located at Whites Road and Dunfair in Pickering, the condo suites range from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet. The development will have 92 units with a variety of layouts on four levels. The developer is high- lighting the Market Dis- trict Towns as being de- signed to be both modern and welcoming, and cater- ing to a wide range of resi- dents, from first-time buy- ers to downsizers. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? MARKET DISTRICT TOWNS The Market District Urban Town development is expected to be completed in 2019. Jason Liebregts / Metroland WHAT’SGOINGON WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Worried about rising interest rates affecting your mortgage? (NC) With the Bank of Canada recently raising its key interest rate once again, many of us are concerned about the impact on our household debt and mortgages. Fortunately, there are many tips and tricks for saving and budgeting you can use for other areas in your life. Try the three-category budget. It can be overwhelming trying to track all your expenses, but it is advisable to have a baseline to check your prog- ress. Money experts recommend picking just three categories you want to focus and get a handle on, since most of us overspend in just one or two categories. The three-category system is an easy way to get started on trimming expenses. Pay down high-interest debt. One in three of us sometimes buy things we can’t afford. If you’ve put a few too many purchases on your credit cards, a big portion of your monthly payment are going just towards pay- ing down debt. To get out ahead, consider moving the debt to a low-in- terest option, like a line of credit. When paying off any debt, prioritize the higher-interest loans you have and work your way down. Boost your education. If you don’t know much about personal financ- es, you’re not alone. A recent survey by the Chartered Professional Accoun- tants of Canada revealed 49 per cent of Canadians grade themselves C or lower on their overall personal financial skills. But it’s hard to get your bud- get on track when you don’t have the right tools or knowledge. Do some research and work with an expert like a chartered professional accountant to get a better handle on your income and expenses. Work together. If you’re married or are splitting expenses with a rela- tive, you need to be on the same page about spending and savings goals. So, sit down to outline your priorities together and create a realistic budget you both feel comfortable with and can stick to. You can even try an online budgeting tool or app to help you both track and understand expenses. Find more information and resources to get on a path of long-term fi- nancial health at cpacanada.ca/financialwellness and also request a free educational session for any organization you’re part of. Minor renovations that make a major difference (NC) Renovations can be a daunting task. If your goal is to increase your property value, smaller upgrades can provide a higher return on your in- vestment. Here are some budget-friendly projects for key areas of your home that can boost your property value: Kitchen. You don’t need a complete remodel to increase the value of this space – it can be as simple as focusing on one thing, such as cabinets or countertops. Refacing old cabinets by adding a fresh coat of paint, a new finish or updated knobs can bring new life to your kitchen. Adding new granite countertops is an easy way to modernize an older kitchen. Make sure to choose a countertop that fits with the price point and aes- thetic of your home. Bathroom. The bathroom is where most of us begin and end our day; modernizing it is a great way to increase your property value. New floors or shower tiles will give the illusion of a complete makeover. Updating the vanity, sink or mirror are also inexpensive options. Smaller bathroom projects like these can have high appeal to future buyers. Windows. These are often overlooked in renovations. However, up- grading windows is a great idea for both aesthetic and energy-saving purposes. In cooler climates you can purchase windows with insulating properties, and in warmer climates you can purchase those that reflect sunlight. 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Go to: durhamtradeshows.ca DURHAM - Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier has been on the buses. Collier, who is also the chair- man of Durham Region's Transit Executive Committee, has been riding buses to get a first-hand look at the service. His riding has been in con- junction with the Region approv- ing it's 2019 budget that will see taxpayers contributing $58.15 million to the Durham Region Transit (DRT) budget. The budget includes four new bus drivers, four new buses and thousands of hours of expanded service. Collier said he's ridden on "eight or nine. I've still got anoth- er week or so to go. I took last week off because I was too busy. "We're trying to pick areas that a frequented a lot," he added, noting that includes riding to the Durham College south campus, the UOIT north campus and the University of Toronto Scarbor- ough Campus, which is the west- ern end of the Pulse route. "We're trying to pick different areas that are common," he not- ed. "I can't do all the time, but it's been very good," he said of riding the bus. He's doing it as he's the chair- man of TEC. "I want to see it first hand. "I've identified a few ineffi- ciencies where we can do better. It's an opportunity to interact with riders and get a first-hand view and areas where we can im- prove services," Collier said. "Some areas have shelters and some don't have shelters. There are a few areas that have them that I don't think need them. There are areas that need them that don't have them." He added the concrete pads at some bus stops don't extend to the end of the bus and passengers disembarking are stepping onto mud or grass. "We need to extend those platforms. "I've taken the bus lots of times. I always take transit into the city. I'll never drive into the city," he stated, adding when he takes GO, he gets to and from the station on a bus. "Around town, no. I'm new in that respect, but it's something we'll do when it fits in the sched- ule, for sure," he said.Durham Transit Chairman Shaun Collier rides the busesOne change ap- proved in the budget is children under 12 will ride free when ac- companied by a paying adult. This starts on May 1. "DRT's 2019 budget reflects Re- gional Council's commitment to investing in transit by providing new service and fare incentives," Regional Chairman John Henry said in a statement. Vincent Patterson, DRT gen- eral manager, added, "This ap- proved budget reflects DRT stra- tegic priorities that focus on our customers: more service, more coverage, more value." Also In the budget is 3,800 new hours of service, Collier said. "That will help expand routes and frequency." Service has also been expan- ded on some routes, he added. One of the "main things" he wants to do is offer a "reduced fare student pass. I want to get the high school kids back onto transit from the yellow bus. It's something I feel is very, very im- portant. I don't know what it will look like yet. We're evaluating it," Collier said. A pilot project was held last summer and "hopefully we'll have a pilot this year again. We're looking at some others," he said. "We have an access pass for peo- ple on Ontario Disabilities. What about for people on Ontario Works or a low income. These are all things we're looking at." He expects some information on these items in the fall. "I'm still waiting for my meet- ing with the school board. That's very important. I've got to get in- to the school board to have this discussion," he said. "I want to be pro-active. When their contracts come up for renewal with the yel- low bus, I want to be in the posi- tion we can work together and get them back on transit." He noted his children take part in extra-curricular sports and if they miss the yellow bus, it's hard to get home. If DRT pro- vides rides, "well the next bus will be here in 20 minutes. It's a much more useful service, I think, over the yellow bus. My long-term goal is to get a student pass and get the kids back on transit." Some riders have provided him with input, he noted. "'Oh, this bus was late.' Well, that's going to happen some times. In my experience, they're pretty close to being on-time. The drivers have been helpful. They don't know I'm coming and they don't know who the heck I am," he stated. There have been some issues with the Presto cards, but he said those are with Metrolinx and not with DRT. "Those people are satisfied that I have talked to, but there's always areas for improvement," he said. "If we're changing a route and we didn't get it quite right, people have complained. We went back and looked at it and made some modifications. They recognize we're not perfect." Usually, he's gone alone, al- though he has been joined by a Town staff member. No one from transit has joined him. Next week, he'll be riding in Uxbridge with the mayor, Dave Barton. AJAX MAYOR HOPPING ON THE BUSES Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier has been riding buses around Durham Region to get a first-hand look at the service and what riders think of it. As chairman of the Region's Transit Executive Committee, Collier says he's found some items he would like to improve upon. Also, his long-term goal is to get high school students back on the Region's buses. Town of Ajax Photo KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com COUNCIL STORY BEHIND THE STORY What's the transit service like? Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier has been riding buses to gauge the service. THE ISSUE: AJAX MAYOR SHAUN COLLIER HAS BEEN RIDING DURHAM REGION TRANSIT BUSES LOCAL IMPACT: EXPANDED SERVICE IN THE OFFING AS TRANSIT BUDGET APPROVED Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 DURHAM - The Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology is now official- ly, Ontario Tech University. A crowd of staff and stu- dents packed the atrium of the university's Energy Systems and Nuclear Sci- ence Research Centre on March 27 and cheered as the school's new branding was unveiled. Asked their opinion about the fresh look, stu- dents at the event called it "modern," "fun" and "hap- py looking." The new logo incorpo- rates orange and two shades of blue, intended to make it stand out more than the previous blue and white - a colour palette used by many other univer- sities. The university will re- tain its full legal name for things like degrees and governance documents, but going forward it will be referred to as Ontario Tech University -- not UOIT. For years, there have been concerns about the vowel-heavy nickname. "We have all experi- enced the 'oh yes, you go to U of T right?' No. I go to UOIT," says student union president Jessica Nguyen, who has attended the uni- versity for four years. "This has been a struggle, this has been a challenge and this has been a barrier to our university...why have we chosen to settle for this year after year?" Officials say research shows, even after 17 years in existence, more than 50 per cent of people aren't fa- miliar with the school's reputation, and 40 per cent don't know it exists. Over the past few months, re-branding feed- back has been gathered through online forms, so- cial media and town hall meetings, and a brand ad- visory group has been weighing options. Early ideas, such as On- TechU, didn't gain much traction. Ontario Tech University President Dr. Steven Mur- phy, has been a big propo- nent of the change. "This brand is going to do a few things for us. It's going to help us to further shape our identity, help build stronger awareness of all that we do, and it will condition us for success in a strong, strong way," he told the crowd at the un- veiling. Murphy called Ontario Tech University "the best kept secret in Canadian higher education," and not- ed that this branding will make the university the first in Canada to position itself as a tech school in this manner. The rebranding starts immediately with the uni- versity website. Officials said every- thing else - from campus signage to sports uniforms - will be phased in gradual- ly, starting in the 2019/2020 school year. UOIT has struggled with its name since open- ing in 2003. A backgrounder on the branding change notes that University of Ontario Institute of Technology "has six words including the word 'of' twice," and in- cludes "relatively bland and undifferentiated nouns" that create confu- sion. It says UOIT's three con- secutive vowels make the initialism "difficult to say" and notes that there is also a "negative association" with the often joked about term "you owe it." As far back as 2008, the school looked into re- branding, with sugges- tions at that time ranging from Central Ontario Uni- versity to McLaughlin Uni- versity. It's not unusual for col- leges and universities to make name changes or re- brand. In 2010 the Ontario Col- lege of Art and Design be- came OCAD University, while the University of Western Ontario still re- tains its full legal name but corporately rebranded as "Western" or "Western Uni- versity" in 2012. Ryerson University started out as Ryerson In- stitute of Technology in 1948, then had several name changes before land- ing on the current version in 2002. "Changing a brand is about much more than just changing a name," Murphy says. "It's about capturing an emerging spirit and attitude about who we are and where we are headed." HELLO, ONTARIO TECH: DURHAM'S UNIVERSITY HAS A FRESH NEW LOOK The University of Ontario Institute of Technology began a new chapter in the school's history with a rebranding to the new name Ontario Tech University. Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor of Ontario Tech University, made the announcement on March 27. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS Ontario Tech University graphic 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | We d n e s d a y , A p r i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 2018 $20 CaSH onl Y 2019 Golf SAVING BOOK Now Available At These Locations... Uxbridge,THE UPS Store, 2 Campbell Drive Pickering,THE UPS Store, 1550 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax,THE UPS Store, 157 Harwood Ave N. North Ajax Whitby,THE UPS Store, 701 Rossland Rd. 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For instance, when Davis was a radio broadcast-ing student at Belleville’s Loyalist College, she went to class in the morning, hosted a radio show on CIGL-FM in the afternoon, and then played piano at a local French restaurant in the evening. She was the first female co-host on CKLW Windsor, (aka The Big Eight). Before that, she worked as a newscaster at CFRA Ottawa, where, interest-ingly, her daughter Lauren worked as a news anchor, three decades later.Fronting the rock tribute band, Genera-tions, for more than a decade, (Davis’s hus-band, Rob Whitehead, was the bass player), Davis sang, played saxophone and the key-board. She sang national anthems at Blue Jay, Maple Leafs and Argonaut games- boast-ing “winning records for each of the home teams.” In 2003, Davis debuted on two stages. She hosted her own national television show, W Live with Erin Davis, on the W Network. And, she appeared as the Fairy Godmother in Cin-derella, in theatrical producer Ross Petty’s annual Christmas pantomime. Life was good for Davis and family until that unfathomable day in May 2015, when Davis and Rob, who were in Jamaica on a listen-ers contest trip, received news that their 24-year-old daughter, Lauren, had died in her sleep, for no apparent reason. Lauren and husband, Phil Shirakawa’s infant son Colin, was only seven-months old. Lauren had been an integral part of CHFI’s listener audience from the time that Davis announced on-air that she was expecting, to Erin Davis A memorial plaque on a park bench com m e m o r a t e s t h e l i f e of Erin Davis’s daughter Lauren. Love, loss and reclaiming joy Continued on following page By Cece M. 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Although I visit England frequently, last summer I did it differently, opting for a cruise around the British Isles on the Nautica, one of the small luxury ships of the Oceania line, vis-iting ports I hadn’t seen for years and others I had never seen. The Liverpool stop began at “The Beatles Story”, a museum featuring artifacts from the Fab Four’s early lives, their early gigs in Hamburg, Germany and replicas of their Magical Mystery tour costumes. Audio by John Lennon’s half sister Julia, with her personal recollections make it all the more authentic. A brief tour passes Liverpool Art College, attended by McCartney and Lennon and other city landmarks including the Cavern Club, where the Beatles �irst performed. It’s an exact replica across the street from the original that was replaced by a parking lot in the ‘80s. Bea-tles music blared out, fans of all ages mobbed the narrow alley and we had time for a photo alongside the Cavern’s neon lights. There are no crowds in the suburbs where the tour explores places associated with the Beatles early life. Chroniclers of the Beatles story like to stress their humble beginnings, as part of their success story, but this is not strictly true. Their �irst performances took place at local church events, near their homes in the leafy middle class neighbourhoods. While their families didn’t have much money, Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison all had parents who were musically inclined and encouraged their early efforts. At age 11, Paul even auditioned for the prestigious boys choir of Liverpool Cathedral, largely to please his Father, but he failed the audition, due to the fact he could not sightread music and in fact, still cannot. St. Peter’s Anglican Church in the suburb of Woolton is where McCartney and Lennon �irst played together in Lennon’s group The Quar-rymen. The tour also takes in Beatle related landmarks like the Cathedral high on a hill, the large home of Lennon’s Aunt Mimi, where he grew up, and legendary Strawberry Fields Children’s Home, once an orphanage, but now a green �ield marked with a plaque. A narrow rural lane lined with shady trees overhanging the sidewalk reveals itself as Penny Lane. As we scramble to be photographed at the iconic location we are told that McCartney himself was photographed at the same spot days before. Next day I see the photo in the local paper. While he is often in the city unof�icially to visit his brother Mike who still lives here, he rarely visits his old haunts, but this week he was here for a documentary. Our �inal stop is at Forthlin Road, where we stand outside McCartney’s unobtrusive former home. There is no special plaque or mention of the famous former occupant, it is just one in a row of small but trim terrace homes on the short street. Nobody appears to pay at-tention to the tourists who �ile past, and we learn that only a few days earlier, as another tour group stood outside, the door opened and out stepped McCartney himself, making a rare visit to his old home. We just missed him again but the day I almost met Paul McCartney will remain a highlight of my trip.In fact, it’s not my �irst interaction with the Fab Four legend. A few years ago I was lucky to meet Ringo Starr at Rama, where he was working up his All Starr Band, at this quiet location just north of Toronto. As this energetic sprite of a man, then ap-proaching his 70th year, sprang onto the stage, his vitality, down to earth manner and obvious sincerity, and yes talent, impressed me more than I can say. Visiting Liverpool where Bea-tlemania all began, was the icing on the cake. Lets face it – I’m an ageing Beatle Groupie! 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See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor/ for pictures later in the week Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 1-800-363-6799 l (cell) 905-718-6602 CORNEIL’S AUCTION BARN SALEFriday April 5 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling The Contents of an Oshawa Home - reclining chesterfield - oak hutch - Victrola’s - spinning wheels - walnut sideboard - bonnet chest - metal icebox - leaded glass hanging light - 5pc modern bedroom set - metal shelves - Campbell Hausfield air compressor - metal gun cabinet - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com (terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am KELLETT AUCTIONS ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE At Kellett Sale Barn, 1322 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 mile south of Blackstock, Ontario Sat., April 27, 2019 @ 1030 a.m. Selling Tractors, Farm Machinery, Tools, Guns and Construction equipmentCONSIGNMENTS WELCOME! AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.kellettauctions.com OSHAWA PREMIUM RENTALSwww.qresidential.ca GOVERNOR MANSIONS110 Park Rd. N. (905-723-1712)SIMCOE ESTATES333 Simcoe St. N. (905-571-3760) PETERS, Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth (nee Doyle) (formerly of Ajax (Pickering Village)) - Passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side on March 30, 2019. Survived by beloved husband Charles Peters. Cherished mother to Cindy Doerksen, Kelly Peters and Steven Peters (Lee Walduck). Adored grandmother of Laura (John Miranda), Brandon (Judy Jacques), Alex, Jordan, Kelsey and Elyse, great grandmother to Robin and Liam. Mary was a devoted wife and mother, a former nurse and later a handi-transit specialist, who worked hard inside and outside the home to provide a wonderful lifestyle for her family. By Mary’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN CHAPEL on Thursday, April 4 from 12-1pm, with a memorial service to follow. Internment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. To leave a message of condolence, please visit wctownfuneralchapel.com General Help Experienced Autoglass InstallerFull time position Minimum 3 years experience Valid drivers licenceCall 905-718-2929ask for Glenn Looking for a Full-time RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL with some experience in wood working for a local window company, Leatherdale Window & Door, to work along side owner. Call 905-831-1989 General Help OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (1-Year Contract) Axalta Coating Systems, Ajax Site Batch Loader/ Filler or Pick Packer. Full-time, hourly positions available. $18.20/hour To apply: forward resume to lauren.assinck@axaltacs.com Apartments & Flats For RentA Rooms forRent & WantedR Skilled &Te chnical Help LICENSED GAS TECHNICIAN REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY! 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VEHICLES/TRAILERS: 1954 Buick Century All Factory Nail Head Motor Auto Trans 12 Volt 4 Barrel Carb Heated Front Seat Brand New Interior Needs Headliner Floor Pans New Truck New Rad Orig Chrome Orig Paint, 1996 Ford F150 240,000 km 302 New starter New Alt 8 FT Box Single Cab 2 Tone, 1983 Yamaha Maxim 650 cc 23,000 Miles, 2010 Ford Escape 230,000 km, 1989 GMC Step Side, 2002 Chev PUP 4X4 1500 200,000 km, 2007 Impala Auto, KTM 450 Motorcycle, 1987 Chev C10 Box w Cover, 2007 Dodge Caravan approx 69,000 km wheel Chair Access, Goose Neck Tandem Trailer Flat Bed, 5th Wheel Campers, Citation RV 12 FT Slideout, Flat Bed Trailer, Yard Trailer. ATV’S/GOLF CARTS/SNOWMOBILES: 1986 Phazer Yamaha, 1988 Ovation Yamaha, 3 Ski Doos Mach1 Olympic Elan plus parts, Golf Cart Club Car 65 Electric, JD Gator w Cab HPX 4X4 New Starter Rear Tires, more arriving. 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NEW ITEMS: 10 FT Heavy Duty Work Bench, 30’X65’X15’ Storage Building, 16’X22’ Marquee Event Tents (2), 20’X40’ Party Tent, 8’X10’ Green House, 83” Skid Steer Hyd Dozer Blades (4), Chicken Pluckers (4), 2 Post Auto Lift, 72” Fork Lift Ext (2), 20’ wrought Iron Driveway Gates (2), 110v 60 hz Tire Changers, Wheel Balancers (2), Power Plate Compactor, Concrete Floor Saw 14”, 3 PTO Wood Chippers (2), 10 Ton Hyd Porta Power Kit, 20 Ton Air Hyd Bottle Jacks, 2000 Lbs 12V ATV Winch (2), 12 Ton Pipe Benders, 50 Ton Bottle Jacks, 1/2 Ton Trans Jack. 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