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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2019_05_02dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 5 | 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 , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ✁✁ Expires May 9, 2019 Appointments are recommended, but not necessary ✁ SUMMER TIRE CHANGEOVER • Check and adjust tire pressure • Measure tread depth • Check overall condition Reg $49.99 $3999* *Per set of 4 mounted tires unmounted set $110.00 FREE BONUS ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH EVERY TIRE CHANGEOVER WITH COUPON ONLY FREE REG. $49.99 SAVE $10.00 PROMO CODE 98-0326-4 CANADA’S GARAGE NOW AVAIlAblE TIRE STORAGE $7999 PER SEASON WITH COUPON ONLY PROMO CODE 98-0326-4 SPRING AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Turn big purchases into small payments. No Fee, No Interest* on equal monthly payments. 12 Month $200-$499 purchase 24 Month $500 + purchase Expires December 31, 2019 ✁ ✁ DURHAM - The People's Health Care Act was passed last week, and On- tario Health and Long- term Care Minister Chris- tine Elliott came to Ajax Pickering Hospital to an- nounce the intended changes to the health-care system. The 2019 budget invests $27 billion for essential in- frastructure to end hall- way health care. The min- ister announced the plan will focus on creating digi- tal tools and services that will help to create 3,000 new hospital beds across Ontario. The plan also in- cludes $1.4 billion in invest- ment spending. "This landmark legisla- tion is a key component of our government's plan," said Elliott. "We want pro- viders to communicate and work directly togeth- er." Earlier in the year, the minister announced over 7,200 new long-term beds to be implemented over the next two years or so as a part of a plan to create 15,000 across Ontario. "We all know though that our health-care sys- tem is facing immense pressures," Elliott said. "The system simply doesn't have the right mix of ser- vices, beds and digital tools for a rapidly growing pop- ulation. As a result, pa- tients are getting lost in the health-care system." The investment into the health-care system will take place over the next 10 years in the form of hospi- tal infrastructure projects. Elliott said these systems could include programs such as the Carriage House Reactivation Program, which aims to help transi- tion the elderly to their next stage of care. The pro- gram operates in partner- ship with Lakeridge Health, Carriage House Retirement Residence, Saint Elizabeth Health Care and the Central East Local Health Integration Network. Elliott says programs such as this will "benefit the community by freeing up beds." Elliott says now that the act has been passed, in- vestments into changing the current health-care system have the legal au- thority to move forward, adding there are already 2,500 partners interested in being involved. More information can be found on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's website at www.health.gov.on.ca CHRISTINE ELLIOTT ANNOUNCES IMPENDING CHANGES IN HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM JACKIE GRAVES jgraves@durhamregion.com Provincial Health Minister Christine Elliott was joined by some Durham MPPs while announcing the government is moving to an integrated health care system with the aim of ending 'hallway health care'. From left are Durham MPP Lindsay Park, Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, Whitby MPP Lorne Coe and Ajax MPP Rod Phillips. She made the announcement at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Friday, April 26. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland NEWS ONTARIO GOVERNMENT PLEDGES TO INVEST $27 BILLION TO END HALLWAY HEALTH CARE PICKERING - It's time for a new strategic plan guiding Pickering's future, council unanimously de- cided Monday. "It's something exciting for the City of Pickering," said Ward 1 city Coun. Maurice Brenner, who pro- posed the strategic plan. "It's so important we think smart, and think strategi- cally." Things have changed since the city put together a strategic plan under a dif- ferent mayor more than a decade ago, he said. Dur- ham Region is currently re- viewing its own strategic plan, and Brenner said he "got a lot of wording" from Durham Region in writing his notice of motion, which forecasts Pickering as the "economic engine of Onta- rio" by 2031. The city is ex- pected to have the highest growth in Durham, with the Durham Live tourist area, its city centre rede- velopment, the Innovation Corridor along Highway 407, and an aerotropolis transportation hub if a Pickering airport is an- nounced by the federal gov- ernment. The city's strategic plan should be a road map with transparency and commu- nity consultation, and should be something do- able and inclusive, said Brenner. Ward 3 regional Coun. David Pickles will be a liai- son between the city and Durham Region as Dur- ham moves ahead with its own strategic planning process. City staff will now prepare a work plan and bring it back to council no later than June 24. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean, who seconded the notice of motion, sug- gested the city do a strate- gic plan every four years. "It's important to have a road map," he said. PICKERING TO CRAFT NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FUTURE GROWTH JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. COMMUNITY NOTICE Annual Vegetation Management Program CN is required to clear its rights-of-way from any vegetation that may pose a safety hazard.Vegetation on railway rights-of-way,if left uncontrolled,can contribute to trackside fires and impair proper inspection of track infrastructure. As such,for safe railway operations,the annual vegetation control program will be carried out on CN rail lines in the province of Ontario.A certified applicator will be applying herbicides on and around the railway tracks (mainly the graveled area/ ballast).All product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings,aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be met. At this time,we expect that the program will take place from May 6,2019 to July 12,2019. Visit www.cn.ca/vegetation to see the list of cities as well as the updated schedule. For more information,you may contact the CN Public Inquiry Line at 1-888-888-5909. Dream Maker Developments Inc. is in the process of finalizing the development agree- ment for the lands located at the southwest corner of Salem Road South and Mandrake Street. The project consists of 43 four-storey stacked townhouse dwellings within a stan- dard condominium. Site servicing works have begun on the subject lands and completion of the project is anticipated to occur in spring/summer of 2020. COMMUNITY WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? DREAM MAKER DEVELOPMENTS IN AJAX Ron Pietroniro / Metroland I ticked off another item on my wish list last week. In the darkness of night, beside a sheep-dot- ted pasture on the north- west coast of Ireland, I heard the grating call of a corncrake, one of my most wanted birds. Missing a species you'd love to see in your travels gives you an excellent rea- son to return, and wanting to encounter this small, secretive grassland rail has drawn me back to the beautiful Emerald Isle more than once. I knew my timing was iffy, reaching corncrake habitat out on the Belmullet Peninsula in County Mayo just about the time these ground- nesting birds start arriv- ing back from wintering in southern Africa. Once common through- out rural Ireland, corn- crakes have declined dras- tically there, in recent de- cades, due to changes in agricultural practices. Early mowing of hayfields for silage means nests and young chicks are routine- ly destroyed, putting the species on the "red list" of threatened birds in west- ern Europe, though they also breed in Russia, Ka- zakhstan and western Chi- na. Paying farmers to de- lay cutting where corn- crakes set up territory on their property is the best hope for saving this iconic species in Ireland. So there I was, as day- light faded, walking up and down a rural laneway where I'd been told a pair had nested last summer and a male may have been heard once this spring. Af- ter listening and hoping in vain for a few hours, I climbed into my little rental car, and in what was by then pitch darkness, drove up a narrow, twist- ing side road through oth- er likely habitat, windows down and the heater pumping. And to my joy, in a low, reedy pasture I heard a string of repeated, rasping "crex-crex" calls that could be nothing else but my target bird. I grinned all the way back to the B&B. Someday, if corncrakes manage to hold their own in Ireland, I'd love to re- turn in May or June and actually see one peeking from a clump of grass, or fluttering from one hay- f ield to the next, its chest- nut wings "catching fire" in the sunlight. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. -Durham nature writ- er Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. CORNCRAKE HEARD, BUT NOT SEEN, IN IRELAND OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY TRAVELS TO THE EMERALD ISLE TO SEE A MOST-WANTED BIRD MARGARET CARNEY Column 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Testing of the nuclear public alerting system Durham Emergency Management Office Public Notice The Region of Durham will carry out its annual spring test of the nuclear public alerting system on May 6 and 7.The public alerting system warns residents and businesses in the unlikely event of an emergency at the nuclear generating station in Clarington or Pickering. Scheduled tests May 6:An auto dialer will call landline phones for homes and businesses within 10 kilometres of the stations.The calls will show as coming from 905-666-6291. May 7:The outdoor sirens will be tested during regular daytime business hours and may sound for up to one minute.The sirens are within three kilometres of the nuclear generating stations. Cell phone,radio and TV alerts will be tested separately by the Province of Ontario and will not be part of this test. This is only a test.If you are near the Darlington or Pickering Nuclear Generating Station during this time and hear sirens or receive telephone notification,you do not need to take any action. The next test is scheduled for fall 2019. For more information,visit durham.ca/demo,or contact the public alerting information line at 1-866-551-5373. If you require this information in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.2842. facebook.com/regionofdurham twitter.com/regionofdurham Durham Emergency Management Office 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,ON L1N 6A3 durham.ca/demo DURHAM - Durham's Catholic school board may now be facing a larger budget shortfall than original- ly anticipated - and could be looking at cutting up to 50 jobs to balance the books. At the Durham Catholic District School Board's April 29 board meet- ing, trustees heard the board is looking at a potential $7-million fund- ing reduction for the 2019-20 school year. That's in addition to losing about 70 high school teachers over the next four years due to larger class sizes. "This is probably the greatest mag- nitude of reductions that I've had to lead the team through - and that's compounded by the challenges of the class size piece," Durham Catholic board superintendent Ryan Putnam said in an interview. "We are starting to make cuts to positions and pro- grams that are eating into the fabric of our system." A first draft of the 2019-20 budget will be presented at the finance com- mittee meeting on May 13. That draft is expected to include $5 million in staff cuts - about 50 jobs from employee groups across the board - as well as $1 million in cuts to staff training and release time; $500,000 in cuts to ministry initia- tives; and $500,000 in cuts to "resourc- es and operations," which includes things like classroom technology. About 85 per cent of the Catholic board's budget is staffing and human resources. Putnam says the board will work to "leverage attrition" and move em- ployees around, to prevent job loss wherever possible. The $7-million shortfall includes the loss of $2.2 million in "local priori- ties" funding - which paid for things such as additional teachers and edu- cational assistants. Anne O'Brien, the Catholic board's director of education, spoke out at the April 29 meeting about how claims from Education Minister Lisa Thompson that no jobs will be lost re- late only to larger class sizes - funding cuts are another matter. "What we're not hearing as loudly is the effect of all the other cuts that have happened ... which are causing budget deficits," O'Brien says. "Those are the things that are not being talked about." The provincial government is slightly increasing overall funding for school boards for the coming year, from $24.53 billion last year, to $24.66 billion. That figure includes $564.4 mil- lion, the first instalment of a $1.6-bil- lion attrition fund the government has created for boards to adjust to the loss of about 3,500 teaching positions over the next four years as class sizes increase starting in Grade 4. Per-pupil funding will be $12,246 for 2019-20, down from $12,300 this school year. Thompson said more money has been set aside for special education, Indigenous student achievement, French language instruction and stu- dent transportation, among other ar- eas. Durham's Catholic board is no stranger to tough budget situations - a decade ago the board faced a $10- million deficit. But Putnam says the combination of funding reductions and bigger class sizes is uniquely challenging and will mean difficult decisions. "There are people involved; you can see the faces now," he says. "It's not just an employee number." The Durham Catholic board's May 13 budget meeting is open to the pub- lic; it begins at 7 p.m. at the board of- fice, at 650 Rossland Rd. W. in Osha- wa. –with files from Torstar News Service DURHAM'S CATHOLIC BOARD FACES $7-MILLION BUDGET SHORTFALL, COULD CUT UP TO 50 JOBS DCDSB Superintendent Ryan Putnam said the provincial cuts in education are of a magnitude he has never seen before. The board is grappling with $7-million budget shortfall. Jason Liebregts / Torstar NEWS JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Please keep our community clean. Don’t be a LitterBug! dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 “The big change is, no matter whether you’re fly- ing recreationally or com- mercially, for fun or for work, you need a pilot’s cer- tificate,” said Hyun Choi, the CEO of Altohelix, a drone training and certifi- cation company with offic- es in Oshawa. Under the current rules, which will remain in effect until the end of May, drone pilots have to adhere to some common sense regu- lations — stay away from vehicles, vessels and the public; don’t go near aero- dromes and remain outside of controlled or restricted airspace; fly during the day; and keep a safe distance from disaster areas or where you could interfere with first responders. Similar restrictions are included in the new legisla- tion (some have been tight- ened or more clearly de- fined, while others — such as the maximum flight height — have been loos- ened), and starting in June, pilots will also need to reg- ister their drones with Transport Canada, along with securing certification. The minimum age to se- cure a basic certification is 14, while those at the ad- vanced level must be 16. Those under 14 must be su- pervised by someone with a pilot certificate. The pilot certification exams can be completed on- line — there’s a $10 fee for the basic level; $25 for ad- vanced — and an in-person flight exam is also required for those wishing to receive advanced approval. Those taking the basic- level exam will be tested on knowledge ranging from how wind speeds affect wings, to airport markers and symbols. The advanced level goes into even more detail. “You’re getting a ground-school course,” said Tony Slavin, the CEO of dronepilots.ca, an Osha- wa-based company that conducts aerial video and photography. “A lot of peo- ple think it’s no problem, but they haven’t done the course. It’s a very challeng- ing course.” Those taking the basic exam have 90 minutes to complete it. “You only have a certain time frame,” added Slavin. “You have to know a lot of details.” For those without pilot training or who have not taken a drone course, Choi says, it could take potential pilots 10 or 15 attempts to se- cure their certification. “It’s not knowledge you can simply Google and then answer the questions,” he said. Those who fail an exam must wait 24 hours before trying again. While he acknowledges that some people may be- lieve the new regulations are “overkill,” Choi stressed that the legislation puts safety first. “I think the rules are reasonable, the new rules are better,” said Choi. “In the end, it comes down to the safety of people on the ground and the existing (air) traffic ... People might think they’re harmless things, but a drone can bring down a jetliner by get- ting into a jet engine. It’s a piece of metal and combus- tible battery and plastic — it can do more damage than a bird.” The new rules, Choi said, apply to the vast ma- jority of drones which weigh between 250 grams and 25 kilograms. “If you drop one kilo- gram from 400 feet and you hit someone or a car, it could be very dangerous, if not fatal,” he said. Currently, Slavin’s com- pany has secured a special flight operations certificate (SFOC) for its commercial work, but under the new rules he and his employees will need advanced pilot certificates. He believes the new rules may open the door to more competition for dronepilots.ca but said that everyone must follow the rules to ensure a fair playing field. “It’s a little easier to set up a business, but it can be confusing for people,” said Slavin. “A lot of people don’t necessarily know they’re breaking the rules because they don’t understand or know the rules.” Under the new rules, fines up to $1,000 can be is- sued to individuals flying without a drone pilot cer- tificate or piloting an un- marked or unregistered drone or being in airspace where they’re not allowed. A fine of up to $3,000 can be handed out to those put- ting aircraft and people at risk. Corporations face steep- er fines, ranging from up to $5,000 to $15,000. Transport Canada also recommends drone pilots purchase public liability in- surance, but it is not re- quired. Most standard home insurance policies do not cover the use of drones, the federal government agency says. Altohelix offers training courses about twice a month, on weekends. They can be found at www.alto- helix.com. Slavin’s company is at www.dronepilots.ca. Continued from page 3 DURHAM PILOTS SOON TO NEED CERTIFICATION TO FLY DRONES Tony Slavin uses drones to conduct aerial video and photography as well as industrial inspections and surveying. Jason Liebregts/Torstar STORY BEHIND THE STORY Reporter Chris Hall first heard about the new Transport Canada regulations on the Humble & Fred podcast and wondered how they would impact Durham drone enthusiasts. He’s never piloted a drone but would like to try it someday. BEFORE YOU FLY Understand your legal requirements when flying drones. Understand the difference between basic and advanced operations. Get the necessary knowledge requirements. Get a drone pilot certificate. Choose the right drone if you want to perform advanced operations. Register your drone. Follow your drone manufacturer’s instructions. Survey the area where you will fly — take note of any obstacles, such as buildings and power lines.To keep yourself and others safe, fly your drone where you can see it at all times, below 122 metres (400 feet) in the air, away from bystanders, at a minimum horizontal distance of 30 metres for basic operations, away from emergency operations and advertised events (avoid forest fires, outdoor concerts and parades), away from airports and heliports (5.6 kilometres from airports; 1.9 kilometres from heliports) and far away from other aircraft. Don’t fly anywhere near airplanes, helicopters and other drones. Always respect the privacy of others while flying. 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We remain focused on what is critical, or as the title of the budget conveys, "Protecting What Matters Most." Our province faces sig- nificant fiscal challenges, burdened with a $15-billion deficit and $343-billion debt from the previous government. A central component of building an impactful bud- get was through our pre- budget consultations. We went directly to you, the people of Durham, and asked how our govern- ment could reduce red tape and improve core public programs and services. These local consultations helped our government identify budget priorities in our community and across the province. As a starting point, Fi- nance Minister Vic Fedeli and Education Minister Li- sa Thompson recently vis- ited Pickering where they unveiled one of the most flexible child care initia- tives ever in Ontario. The new Ontario Child- care Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) tax credit would provide relief for about 300,000 families with up to 75 per cent of their eligible child care ex- penses, and allow families choice around a broad range of child care options, including care in daycare centres, homes and camps. This credit will allow par- ents to offset child care ex- penses they may incur when starting a new job, taking on longer hours, or going back to school. Our government also committed up to $1 billion over the next five years to create up to 30,000 child care spaces in schools, in- cluding approximately 10,000 spaces in new schools. This investment will make life easier for parents and families by helping them find more af- fordable child care. We're also introducing a dental program for low-in- come seniors. By late sum- mer 2019, single seniors with incomes of $19,300 or less and without existing dental benefits, will re- ceive dental services in public health units, com- munity health centres, and Aboriginal health access centres throughout the province. The budget outlines our vision for how we will con- tinue to focus on keeping our promises to the people of Durham, while putting Ontario back on a path to balance so that we can pro- tect vital public services for this and future genera- tions. Peter Bethlenfalvy is the MPP for Pickering-Ux- bridge PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST, PART 2 OPINION PICKERING-UXBRIDGE MPP PETER BETHLENFALVY SAYS MUCH PREP WORK WENT INTO THE PROVINCIAL BUDGET PETER BETHLENFALVY Column Pickering residents will have the chance in May to share their thoughts with the City on the issues of cannabis retail stores and drinking alcohol in public parks. "They're two separate issues, but they're very po- larizing issues," said Mark Guinto, Pickering's man- ager of public affairs and corporate communica- tions. While retail cannabis stores legally opened in Ontario on April 1, Picker- ing opted out of allowing retail stores within the city, pending community con- sultation on the issue. City staff will offer surveys to the community in May - placing them online, at spe- cial events and at commu- nity facilities. "We wanted residents to see how it unfolded in other municipalities, so people can have a more informed opinion," said Guinto. With the Ontario budget in April announcing im- pending legislation to al- low municipalities to des- ignate public areas such as parks for alcohol consump- tion, Pickering staff decid- ed to combine both issues on a survey to encourage more participation, says Guinto. Staff want between 500 and 1,000 completed sur- veys to ensure results are statistically relevant, and expect to report back to council with a recommen- dation by the end of August or sooner, he says. Residents were urged to share their views on retail cannabis sales with city politicians during a recent community meeting. "Public consultations still need to happen," said Abigail Sampson, who or- ganized and hosted the in- formation meeting at Sabi- na's restaurant in Picker- ing. Sampson - who de- scribes herself as a canna- bis educator, enthusiast and activist - is a Pickering resident who holds a diplo- ma in social work, and mental health and addic- tions. She says that she's been advocating for "sensi- ble and fair" cannabis law reform for more than five years, and has addressed Pickering council several times on cannabis issues. "I'd like to see folks en- gaged, especially with their local government, and have the ability to have their voices heard," she said prior to the beginning of her meeting, which drew just more than a dozen at- tendees, including Picker- ing city Coun. Maurice Brenner and Shaheen Butt. "A good night for me would be to see a room full of my neighbours." Educators have a role to play now that cannabis is legalized, said Butt. "It's important for people to be aware. It's important we engage people." As well as Sampson, speakers at the meeting in- cluded Tiara Sillet of Natu- ral Budz in Pickering and lawyer Jack Lloyd, presi- dent of the cannabis advo- cacy group NORML Cana- da. "Canada actually has some very strict regula- tions," Lloyd said, calling the cannabis industry "heavily restricted and reg- ulated," with tougher pen- alties in place for those who violate the laws. "They ramped up the punish- ment." Brenner said that Pick- ering hasn't opted in to hosting retail cannabis stores, but it hasn't closed the door. "We want to hear from the public." PICKERING RESIDENTS CAN HAVE THEIR SAY ON POT STORES, DRINKING IN PARKS Pickering cannabis educator Abigail Sampson displayed retro posters during a cannabis information meeting she recently hosted at Sabina's restaurant. Sampson is urging the community to share their views on retail cannabis stores with City politicians. The City will offer surveys to residents in May. 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He was arrested after a Taser was deployed. The officers sustained minor injuries during the incident. Marc Chapman, 35 of Reed Drive in Ajax is charged with impaired driving, danger- ous driving, exceeding the legal blood alco- hol limit and two counts of assaulting po- lice. DRIVER FOUND SLEEPING IN PICKERING PUNCHES AT COPS IN ATTEMPT TO FLEE 19 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m See the news before it’s in print at ONLY ONLINE DurhamRegion com DurhamRegion com durhamregion.comBreaking News on 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 , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 Cut out paying more Your only destination for more coupons, more flyers,more savings. #SavingWithSave Save $0.75! Get your coupon at save.ca/coupons Star t planning your dream vacation with hand -picke d travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit DURHAM - The provin- cial government is making investments to repair High- way 401 in Scarborough and Pickering. "Highway 401 is the busi- est highway in the country and thousands of people across Ontario rely on it to commute to work and con- duct business across our province and into the Unit- ed States," says Peter Beth- lenfalvy, MPP for Picker- ing-Uxbridge. "Keeping our roads in good condition demonstrates to the world that Ontario is open for business, and will help get the people of Durham re- gion home and to work fas- ter." The improvements to the highways and bridges are intended to create reli- able transportation for workers, families and busi- nesses across the province, while also creating the po- tential to attract invest- ments, create jobs and trade. In the 2019 Ontario Bud- get: Ontario's Plan to Pro- tect What Matters Most, the government commits to in- vestments to support key transportation priorities. "This is wonderful news for residents of Scarbor- ough and commuters across the GTA," says Vijay Thanigasalam, MPP for Scarborough-Rouge Park. "Our government is deliver- ing on our commitment to make smart investments in highways, roads and brid- ges to build a world-class transportation network." The work has an antici- pated start date of Septem- ber 2019, including repairs to the pavement and several bridges. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. The Ministry of Trans- portation also intends to proceed with 123 rehabilita- tion projects taking place across the province. Twenty projects across Ontario are going represent a total investment of $512 million, such as road im- provements along common roads in Scarborough and Pickering, including High- way 401 from Neilson Road to Whites Road in the east- bound express and collec- tor lanes and Kingston Road. Road improvements in Pickering also include Pet- ticoat Creek, Rougemount Drive, CNR Overhead at Brock Road, Liverpool Road, and Dunbarton Creek. Road improvements for Scarborough include High- way 2A, Port Union Road, Morningside Avenue, Meadowvale Road, and Rouge River. For more information, see the Ministry of Trans- portation's website at www.mto.gov.on.ca. ONTARIO TO IMPROVE HWY. 401 IN SCARBOROUGH AND PICKERING NEWS Top: A group of seniors enjoyed a game of dominoes during the Seniors Social program at the Pickering Central Library on April 23. From left are Harchetan Singh, Doolarie Kanhai, Janice Saroop, Cynthia Falla, Margaret Woods, and Vickie Mayers. Left: Phulo Rmkissoonsingh enjoyed a game of dominoes with friends during the Seniors Social program at the Pickering Central Library on April 23. Every Tuesday seniors gather to chat and drink coffee or play games such as Sequence, Scrabble, cards or dominoes. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar SENIOR SOCIAL DAY AT THE PICKERING LIBRARY Twitter @newsdurham Follow us on 21 | 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 , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - Responsi- ble pet ownership is being celebrated in the city of Pickering this spring, with a number of special events planned. As part of a province- wide campaign, Pickering is encouraging pet owners to follow local bylaws, includ- ing keeping pets on-leash, scooping poop, licensing pets annually and keeping pet vaccinations updated. "This year, we have col- laborated with industry professionals and like- minded agencies to offer ac- tivities that will engage our residents and their pets in a fun and educational man- ner," said Lindsey Narra- way, supervisor of Picker- ing Animal Services. "Par- ticipating in this campaign provides a great opportuni- ty to connect with our com- munity and work with our partners to recognize the ef- forts and actions of respon- sible pet owners throughout Pickering." Special events include: .Rabies and microchip clinic: On Saturday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., take your pet on a leash or in a carrier to the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd., where the clinic costs $20 cash, in the O'Brien Room. The rabies and micro- chip clinic is being held a second time on Saturday, May 11, from noon to 4 p.m., during the city's Petapoloo- za event, in the leash-free ar- ea of Grand Valley Park, Concession 3, west of Valley Farm Road. .Petapolooza pet trade show: The city's eighth an- nual Petapolooza trade show, on Saturday, May 11, celebrates all things pets, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the leash-free area of Grand Valley Park, Concession 3, west of Valley Farm Road. .Pawprints People & Pets education series: Pickering Animal Services is partner- ing with the Pickering Pub- lic Library to host a series of fun and educational activi- ties. Adults can register at the library at www.picnet.org. Pawprints People & Pets events include: .Build a pet bed: Thurs- day, May 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Create a bed to donate to a pet waiting for a forever home at Pickering Animal Services. All materials are provided. .How to groom your dog: Thursday, May 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Pawprints Dog Salon for tips on groom- ing and what to do if your dog is skunked. Dogs are in- vited to the session. .Paint your pet: Thurs- day, May 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet other pet parents while painting a portrait of your pet. All materials are provided. .Sit, stay, listen: Thurs- day, June 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Gillian Ridgeway pre- sents a Citizen Canine semi- nar. She'll cover stress sig- nals, use of a tether, envi- ronmental cues, barking, at- tention-seeking, problem avoidance, power of play, leash reactivity and more. .Furry Friends 5K walk: Get some exercise with the Furry Friends 5K walk in support of a new Pickering animal shelter, on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can register to walk with or without a dog, or sign up as a team. For infor- mation, visit furry- friends5k.ca. For more information on Pickering's responsible pet ownership campaign, visit pickering.ca/RPO. PICKERING CELEBRATES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP WITH SPECIAL EVENTS JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.comPICKERING - Pickering firefighters will be going door-to-door in the com- munity over the next sever- al weeks, reminding resi- dents of the importance of fire prevention. Cooking is the No. 1 cause of residential fires, according to the city's web- site, with cooking left unat- tended the most common type of kitchen fire. Cook- ing while under the influ- ence of alcohol is the cause of many fatal fires. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths in Ontario, according to the website. Candles are another common cause of house fires. The five-week education campaign will focus on fire safety and fire-related problems in the communi- ty. Select households will receive an information card in the mail and a visit from firefighters at the door, in a campaign dubbed, "Get Real Picker- ing." "The Get Real Pickering campaign has been very successful in educating our residents on fire safety is- sues in the community," said Fire Chief John Hagg. "This is an excellent oppor- tunity for residents to meet our firefighters in person and have meaningful con- versations around escape planning, fire safety and prevention." He says fire-related fa- talities, injuries and prop- erty damage can be re- duced through education, awareness and teamwork. Information on how to safeguard against a house fire is available on the city's website, at www.picker- ing.ca/GetRealPickering. FIREFIGHTERS TO GO DOOR-TO-DOOR IN FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com COMMUNITY 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. 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Swing by the Canadian Automotive Museum and snap a selfie with the Queen in front of the museum's 1969 Daimler limousine, once used by the Royal Family! Then head out to Rosemary Jenkins Pottery in picturesque Enniskillen, for the Bring Mom to Choose Her Own Gift event. Meet local artists and browse hand-crafted pot- tery and wood items. End the day by introducing her to our diverse and exciting dining scene. Bucket list item No. 2: Make the upcoming May long weekend one to re- member! The Victoria Day Speed- fest is back at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington (May 17 to 19). And, while the main attrac- tion is the exciting on-track competition featuring NASCAR Pinty's Series, the Blancpain GT World Chal- lenge, and the Pirelli GT4 America Series, there is plenty to see off the track too! Visit the team paddock areas or take in the fire- works display on May 18. Tickets are available at ca- nadiantiremotorsportpark- .com. 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On April 28, he stood up at the annual Day of Mour- ning ceremony hosted by the Durham Regional La- bour Council, to talk about how GM leaving Oshawa- has impacted the mental health of workers. "As someone who advo- cates for better mental health awareness and sup- ports, I can tell you first- hand that this announce- ment hasn't made life easi- er for anybody, especially those that suffer with men- tal illness," Mutimer said. He described how he suffers from anxiety at- tacks that make him "vio- lently ill," and said it can be stressful and difficult for workers with mental health issues to make claims to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). "If there was a spill on the floor and I slipped and fell, my employer would be responsible ... it's very ob- vious, you can see this," Mutimer said. "Unfortu- nately, when it comes to mental illness, you're often left having to prove and de- fend your case ... as if any of us have a choice." The national Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering people who have died or suffered ill- ness or injury due to their work. Data from the Associa- tion of Workers' Compen- sation Boards of Canada says that 951 workplace fa- talities were recorded in Canada in 2017, an increase of 46 from the previous year. Those deaths included 23 workers between the ag- es of 15 and 24. There were also 251,508 claims for lost time to to work-related injury or ill- ness, also up from the year before. The ceremony in Osha- wa included several speak- ers, a prayer and the laying of wreaths and black roses at a monument inscribed with the words: "mourn for the dead, fight for the liv- ing." Tiffany Balducci, presi- dent of the Durham Region Labour Council, noted that just last month - on March 7 - a worker died on the job in Ajax, after falling from the roof of a distribution centre under construction. "We cannot forget the ultimate purpose of our workplace health and safe- ty laws are to protect work- ers from harm," she said. "To achieve this, we have to focus on the root cause of workplace injury, illness and death - the hazards themselves. And this most accountable for their con- trol - the bosses." The Day of Mourning was established by the Ca- nadian Labour Congress in 1984, and is now recog- nized in more than 100 countries. Events took place in close to 50 Ontario commu- nities on April 28. COMMUNITY OSHAWA GM WORKER TALKS MENTAL ILLNESS AT DAY OF MOURNING CEREMONY LOCAL WORKPLACE DEATHS INCLUDE WORKER WHO FELL FROM ROOF IN AJAX LAST MONTH JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Mike Mutimer was the guest speaker during the Day of Mourning ceremony April 28 in Oshawa. The ceremony, hosted by the Durham Region Labour Council, recognizes and remembers Canadian workers killed or disabled by injury or disease in the workplace. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m AJAX - Gabrielle Cole may be shy when talking about herself, but not so much when plotting goals for her future in track and field. "I'm going to try to go for the 2024 Olympics," says the soft-spoken Cole, a 14- year-old Grade 9 student at J. Clarke Richardson Colle- giate in Ajax. "First I'll have to try to lower my times down a little bit, and then just keep putting in the work and it will come." She's certainly on the right path. A member of the Flying Angels Track and Field Academy, Cole recently re- turned home from the 2019 Hershey Canadian Indoor Championship (U16) in Montreal with three gold medals. Cole went into the meet expecting to win the 200- metre dash, which she did in a time of 25.34 seconds, but she was wary of anoth- er runner in the 60-metre event. It turns out there was no need to worry, as she won the event in a meet record of 7.85 seconds. She rounded out her gold medal collection by winning the 4x200-metre relay with teammates To- lulope Akinduro, Peace Omozane and Mckayla Francis. "To be honest with you, the sky is the limit with Gabby," says coach Denni- son Collins. "I know defi- nitely she's young so I try not to put too much pres- sure on her. She's only a kid. My goal, I keep telling the kids right now is to have fun. Just get strong and we'll see where it actu- ally takes you." Growing up in Scarbor- ough, Collins said he was impressed with how many elite athletes came out of Durham Region. He ended up marrying one, in fact, and now lives in Ajax with Tabia Charles, a 2008 Olympian from Pick- ering who also now coach- es with the Flying Angels. Collins admits he was a bit nervous when he first starting coach Cole three years ago, when she had al- ready established a reputa- tion as a terrific athlete while at Terry Fox Public School. But, he says her steady improvement is a win-win. "I get satisfaction from knowing that what I'm do- ing is actually working and results are showing," he said. "Parents are happy, kids are happy, everyone's happy." Collins says his biggest challenge with Cole is pushing her to her limits in training, where it's diffi- cult to find other girls who can match her speed. "It's hard being the fas- test athlete because, know- ing that you are the best, it's hard to train hard," he explained. "There's no one there to push her, so I'm al- ways on Gabby in regards to effort, effort, effort, ef- fort ... She's a workaholic definitely." The Flying Angels club is among Canada's most well-known and successful in Canada, with training offered in various locations in and around the Greater Toronto Area. In Durham, athletes train indoors at the Oshawa Civic Recre- ation Complex and out- doors at Father Leo J. Aus- tin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. "When I first started, it was just meeting people, and now it's kind of like seeing if I can keep on ex- ceeding myself, and keep on PB'ing and getting fas- ter," Cole said, explaining why she became involved in the sport. "I'm very thankful for the people who support me and the people who coach me." SPORTS AJAX SPRINTER GRABS THREE GOLD AT NATIONALS Gabrielle Cole of Ajax won three gold medals at the 2019 Hershey Canadian Indoor Championship in Montreal, including in record time in the 60-metre dash. Flying Angels photo "I'm very thankful for the people who support me and the people who coach me." - Gabrielle Cole BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com The health halo effect occurs when a food that has some healthy properties is perceived as being healthy in all respects. It affects our food-related decisions, changing our perceptions of the overall healthfulness of certain foods. For example, many peo- ple feel that organic foods are healthier than their non-organic counterparts, when in reality, the term 'organic' refers only to the agriculture practices used and has nothing to do with health, nutrition or the nu- trient quality of a specific food. Here are a few other health halo terms to watch out for. Natural:The term 'nat- ural' on a food label means very little. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, foods can only be represented as natural if they have never contained an added vitamin, nutrient, artificial flavour or food ad- ditive. The food also needs to be in its original form and can't have been pro- cessed significantly. Com- panies can use a 'natural in- gredients' label in cases where products contain some natural ingredients; this can give consumers the false impression that all in- gredients in the product are natural. Natural ingredi- ents aren't necessarily an indication of the food's nu- tritional value - a product made with all-natural in- gredients can be high in fat, sugar or sodium. Low Fat: Low-fat foods are not necessarily healthy foods. Foods that have been engineered to be low in fat are often higher in sugar than the higher fat alterna- tives. It is also important to note that studies have found that when consum- ers perceive a food to be 'healthier,' they often con- sume larger portions of that food. GMO: GMO stands for genetically-modified or- ganisms - GMO foods have been modified with a gene from an unrelated species to give that food a specific characteristic, such as re- sistance to insects or a higher level of a vitamin, for example. Genetically- modified foods suffer from a reverse halo effect, whereby one negative-per- ceived attribute (unnatu- ralness, in this case) im- pacts overall perception. Research has shown us that when it comes to new, un- known technologies, infor- mation always loses out to emotion. GMO crops may have increased resistance to weather damage, pro- duce increased volume (helping to keep food prices lower), ripen slower and last longer during trans- port, require fewer pesti- cides and have less disease caused by insects or virus- es. Other health halo terms to watch for include, 'free from,' 'gluten free,' 'made with real fruit' and 'no sug- ar added.' To avoid being influ- enced by the health halo ef- fect, ignore buzzwords and images that make foods ap- pear more healthful than they really are. Read the nutrition facts table and be mindful that perception does not always equal reality when it comes to nutrition and food labels. Andrea Miller is a con- sulting registered dieti- tian who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and deli- cious. Contact her at 905- 233-2437, email an- dream@live.ca; website www.amillerrd.ca OPINION BE MINDFUL OF THE HEALTH HALO EFFECT IN FOOD COLUMNIST ANDREA MILLER SUGGESTS IGNORING BUZZWORDS ANDREA MILLER Column dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 30 OSHAWA - The Oshawa Generals gave their fans plenty to cheer about this spring, but now that it's over, it's time for the orga- nization to ponder what lies ahead. Rocco Tullio, owner of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) club, and Roger Hunt, vice-presi- dent and general manag- er, have long maintained they would like nothing more than to bring a Me- morial Cup national championship tourna- ment back to Oshawa for the first time since 1987. After failed bid at- tempts in 2008, under a pri- or regime, and 2018, when the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Cup was awarded to Regina, the team's next chance to con- sider trying again would be for the 2021 tourna- ment. It seems, however, for that to become a realistic proposition, a lot of things would have to fall into place - both on and off the ice. Tullio admits he was disappointed by the atten- dance during the playoffs - where traditionally fans get more excited as they move along - which saw numbers dip from an aver- age of 4,597 in the first round to 3,925 in the sec- ond and 3,771 in the third. Overall, after finishing third in the league with an average attendance of 5,043 in the regular sea- son, the Generals drew 4,140 per game over eight post-season contests. Tullio says those num- bers make him a little wary about the communi- ty's ability to host a tour- nament like the Memorial Cup, where only three of the six round-robin games involve the host team. In order to run a successful tournament, every game would need to draw close to or at the 6,000-plus ca- pacity of the Tribute Com- munities Centre. "I want to host a Mem Cup and I think we've got a great shot at it, and we'll put our best foot forward, but I think what we'll do is probably presale some tickets early and put some money in escrow just to see the response we get," said Tullio. "We'll let the people of Oshawa and Dur- ham speak as to whether they want to support that or not." The team's brain trust will take the next month to consider their next move and if moving forward, will get "a buzz going" be- tween August and Decem- ber, Tullio said. The OHL has not yet set a deadline for expressions of interest, but bid presentations are typically held in April of the year before the tourna- ment and the winner an- nounced in May. Passed over twice now, Oshawa would likely be a favourite to host the tour- nament should a bid move forward, presuming of course the city supports the cause as well. But work will surely have to be done on the ice too, in order to make the bid viable. The Generals will have to remain com- petitive next season, while showing the potential to peak two years down the road, in time for the 2020- 21 season. Roger Hunt made a number of shrewd moves in his first year as GM in 2014, which led to a Memo- rial Cup championship in Quebec, and has kept the team in the playoffs every year since, culminating in this season's trip to the Eastern Conference Final -where they were swept by the Ottawa 67's. It could prove tricky to keep moving forward, es- pecially with the expected departure of goalie Kyle Keyser, who carried the team past the Niagara Ice- Dogs in the second round. Gone, too, will be top scor- ers Brandon Saigeon and Anthony Salinitri, defen- ceman Nicolas Mattinen - all to overage graduation - and at least five other 1999- born players, along with Keyser. Although plenty of tal- ent remains for next sea- son, the year targeted for the Memorial Cup will of- fer even more challenges with the likely exit from the league of Serron Noel, Allan McShane, Brett Neumann, Kyle MacLean and Giovanni Vallati among others. Such is the nature of ju- nior hockey, however, and Hunt has a proven ability - albeit in a relatively small sample size - to draft and trade well. He managed to land a stud in defenceman Lleyton Moore from the IceDogs, and has confi- dence in fellow rookies Ty- ler Tullio and Dylan Rob- inson, along with a num- ber of other prospects in the pipelines. The key will be to find another No. 1 goalie and replenish the 2001-birth year player pool, which saw only Mitchell Brewer and little-used Danyk Drouin finish the season on the roster. "We've got depth in the organization, they're just not here yet," Hunt ex- plained. "I'm sure 19 other teams would sit and tell you the same thing, but I really think we can be strong over the next cou- ple of years, which would encompass next season and potentially the year if we were successful in the bid. I think we'll only be stronger two years from now than we will next year." If that indeed turns out to be true, the Memorial Cup could well end up in Oshawa at long last. IS A MEMORIAL CUP IN OSHAWA'S FUTURE? BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com ANALYSIS THE QUESTION: ARE THE OSHAWA GENERALS READY TO TAKE ANOTHER RUN AT HOSTING THE MEMORIAL CUP? THE ANSWER: A NUMBER OF THINGS MUST FALL INTO PLACE, INCLUDING FAN SUPPORT AND A COMPETITIVE PRODUCT ON THE ICE.Torstar file photo After failed bid attempts for the 2008 and 2018 Memorial Cup tournaments, the Oshawa Generals hockey club is considering another for 2021. In the photos above: (top) Adam Graves, Duncan Stauth, Andrew Edwards, Roger Hunt and Rocco Tullio presented a bid on behalf of the team to host the 2018 tournament, which was ultimately awarded to Regina; (bottom) Generals' captain Kyle MacLean was left dejected after the Ottawa 67's completed a four-game sweep of this year’s OHL Eastern Conference final. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar STORY BEHIND THE STORY With a strong season for the Oshawa Generals just over, we wanted to consider some of the key elements needed for the team to bid on hosting the 2021 Memorial Cup. 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 6 FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM ON MAY 4 AND 5 And they're off! Quarter horse racing in Ajax marks half a century at Ajax Downs Racetrack with a 12:55 p.m. first post on May 5. It's OPENING DAY AT THE TRACK, 50 Alexander's Crossing, with a promise of family fun all season long. Visit ajaxdowns.com or call 905-686-8001 to learn more. Also on May 5, the DURHAM VIDEO GAME CONVENTION SPRING SHOW is at the Harmony Creek Community Centre, 15 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 and the family-friendly event features Ontario vendors selling, buying and trading all facets of video game culture, retro and modern. Staying in Oshawa, join the Oshawa Museum for a TOUR OF THE LOVELY UNION CEMETERY on May 4 at 2 p.m. It's a free Jane's Walk where you can learn the names and stories behind many Oshawa streets. Meet at the King Street entrance. Parking is en- couraged at the Civic Recreation Complex, 99 Thornton Rd. S. Garage sale season is here and you can check out household items at a NEIGHBOURHOOD TRUNK AND YARD SALE on May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 319 Queen St., Port Perry. Residents looking to purge some household items are invited to rent a parking spot for $15. Tables can be rented for $10. Rain or shine. Contact Pat at 905-985-3886. Also in the north, the DURHAM LIFESTYLES SHOW is May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mill Run Golf Club, 269 Durham Regional Rd. 8, Uxbridge. Door prizes, giveaways and many local vendors, including the York-Durham Heritage Railway, Vince's Market, Healing Spirit Nutrition and Zephyr Organics. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Uxbridge. Visit www.durham-lifestyles.com. Finally, the BOOKMARKIT BOOKFAIR is on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Whitby Curling Club, 815 Brock St. N., Whitby. Free entry to the family-friendly event which will showcase local authors and publishers. Peruse a mix of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror and more, and reading levels and meet authors, including award-winning Canadian science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer. To learn more, email Lisa at contact@book- markit.ca. Visit durhamregion.com for more lists of interest DURHAM - When Summi Sid- diqui told her parents she wanted to be a travelling storyteller when she grew up, no one raised an alarm. The 30-year Ajax resident came from a privileged Indian background, a family of authors and artists. She is a descendant of the renowned 19th century Urdu poet Ameer Meenai. Siddiqui has travelled to and lived in places such as France, the U.K., Italy, Sudan and Dubai. She's a poet, artist, teacher, moti- vational speaker, businessperson - and a storyteller who has told and listened to stories in many places. It's given her an insight. "I always tell stories and that is my thing," she says. "And then when I travelled, I met other peo- ple and realized people have the same lives. Their stories are the same." The people and settings are different, but Siddiqui says she has never met someone with a unique story. Joy, despair, love, hate are universal. "I'm just amazed at how one we are," she says. It's informed her paintings and her poetry - and given her di- rection in her travels. Most of us go to Paris, for example, to see the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, etc. But Siddiqui doesn't travel to see things. She travels to meet local people and hear their stories. "That is why I find so much joy in life," she says. "My travels take me to people and people and peo- ple and people. I don't even re- member places; I remember sto- ries and people." Once, when Siddiqui was in Egypt, she went to the Nile River and someone asked her, 'What are you doing?' "I want to tell a story, but I have no audience," she replied. Before long people had assembled to listen. Most didn't speak English, but one per- son acted as translator. "A story binds us all together," Siddiqui says. She is dedicated to promoting and passing on the ancient art, a counter to our virtual world where, she says, people are be- coming more isolated. On her travels she has traded stories for a cup of tea and a book. The stories come from differ- ent places and she treats them differently: tales she has heard while travelling and from older people she relays unchanged. But Siddiqui also crafts stories in- spired by her husband, daugh- ters and her cat. These fictional stories often have two possible endings and Siddiqui will choose the one she feels better suits her audience. Siddiqui writes haikus and has exhibited her art at Ajax Town Hall and Whitby's Station Gallery. At her exhibitions, she displays a note, telling people, "if you are running out of time, just choose one painting and see where it takes you." Quality over quantity. Her story Coming Home was included in A Second Coming - Canadian Migration Fiction. Siddiqui is a member of the Writers' Community of Durham Region and Durham Storytellers. At home on the road, she says, "My home in Ajax is the only one with roots. "Why I love Canada is it gave me four seasons," she says. "I tried to be away from Canada for winters. I couldn't do it." AJAX'S SUMMI SIDDIQUI SAYS OUR STORIES ARE THE SAME MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com Long-time Ajax resident Summi Siddiqui is a teacher, artist, travelling storyteller, poet, motivational speaker and businesswoman who has traveled to and lived in many places in the world. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar WHAT'S ON ARTS Visit durhamregion.comfor more coverage dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 32 DURHAM - It's a sure sign that the season is tak- ing root: Ajax Creative Art- ists presents its spring art show and sale. More than 50 Durham artists who work in a vari- ety of styles are taking part in the event, May 3 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 4 and 5 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Village Com- munity Centre. Admission to the show is free. Art lovers can visit Bon- nie's Cafe at the event for a coffee, tea and treats, with all proceeds going to The Bevy of Hope Breast Can- cer Foundation. The Village Community Centre is at 22 Sherwood Rd. W., near Church Street and Kingston Road in Ajax's Pickering Village. SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOR AJAX CREATIVE ARTS Ajax artist Janice Brown spoke about her process with David and Sofie Beheshti as Ajax Creative Arts held its annual Fall Show and Sale in 2017. The group's 2019 spring show, Splash of Colour, is May 3-5 at the Village Community Centre in Pickering Village. Jason Liebregts/Metroland WHAT'S ON DURHAM - They've played festivals, been on TV and the radio, and five fun- ny people are in Oshawa on May 11 for An Evening of Comedy 2019. Smedjo Inc. presents the third standup comedy night starting at 8 p.m. at the Re- gent Theatre, 50 King St. E. "The Regent Theatre is a wonderful soft seat theatre and will turn 100 years old this year," said show orga- nizer John Leonard. "It has great sound. The comics love playing it and last year's show was quite a hit." He promises a clean show, appropriate for those 14 years and older. All of the comics are Ca- nadians: they are Joe Vu, Rebecca Reeds, George Bur- gess, Dave Martin and Si- mon B. Cotter. Tickets are $35, available at regenttheatre.ca, at the theatre, or by calling the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2. COMICS LOOKING FOR LAUGHS DURHAM - An artist's new painting is a big deal for art-lovers - and an irresist- ible opportunity for crooks. The Beech Street Thea- tre Company presents "Earthkraft," written and directed by Michael Khash- manian, at the Old Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cas- sels Rd. E., starting on May 3. "Reclusive artist Iver Rosdahl has released 'Earthkraft,' his first new painting in over a decade," Khashmanian says. "At auc- tion it becomes the target of one - no two - no three! - scams at the same time. The opening bid of $50,000 is be- yond tempting for six street- wise, cash-strapped losers looking to score big time. Whether using clever dis- guises, pulling the con job of the century or seducing the artist, they have no short- age of wild schemes. Assum- ing identities of the cultural elite, all of them show up at the auction ready to cash in." He says the play is "a co- medic look at the rich, the poor, and what art really gives us in life." The play features Marc Ludwig, Kieran Kelloway- Lee, Alex Evans, Megan Toomey, Paul Downey and Donna Ulrich, Kathy Stin- son and David Bellingham and Debora Harris. See "Earthkraft" May 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and May 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27 and avail- able at www.starticketing- .com. SCAMMERS SMELL MONEY IN BROOKLIN PLAY The Beech Street Theatre Company rehearsed its upcoming production 'Earthkraft', written and directed by Michael Khashmanian, presented May 3 to 11 at the Old Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklin. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland Noah Fazil won the Juror's Award in the Kindergarten to Grade 2 category of the Spark! juried art show held on April 6 at the Pickering Central Library. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland THE JUDGE'S CHOICE DURHAM - Tributes to a constellation of music stars return to Ajax on May 11. The 11th Tribute to Elvis Concert features Dave Col- linson and Jim Robinson as Elvis, plus Paul Truman as John Lennon, Derek Mc- Carthy as Johnny Cash, and Ron and Val playing music from the '60s through the '80s. The 19-and-over event, which also includes door prizes and a 50-50 draw, is at the Unifor Hall, 140 Hunt St., Ajax. The doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $35 (show on- ly, $25) and are available by calling 905-424-3393, 905- 424-1826 or call the hall at 905-683-3510. The Elvis tribute con- certs are in support of the Dreams & Wishes charity. ELVIS AND FRIENDS IN AJAX MAY 11 DURHAM - Durham No- tables are pumped about spring - and its celebrating with music. The new Durham choir performs its second con- cert, A Notable Spring, on May 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Dun- barton Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. Canadian, Broadway, folk and contemporary music are on the program and special guests are Car- ly Hemminghaus, Mairi Jacobs and Angie Little- field. Tickets are $20, $10 for those 12 years and under. For tickets, contact 905- 550-8823 or fransan- croft@gmail.com. Durham Notables are directed by Judy Scott-Ja- cobs and Bonnie Thomson is the accompanist. To learn more about the choir, visit www.facebook.com/ DurhamNotables. DURHAM NOTABLES GREET SPRING WITH SONG 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 , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 64 years in business & 40,000+ projects *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, after rebate, O.A.C. 1910 Dundas St. E. 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Scouts Recycling Day WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Al Harris, scouteralharris@rog- ers.com, http://www.scouts- recycle.com COST: 7th Pickering Scouts will be in the parking lot of Amberlea Church. Drop off e-waste, scrap metal, used clothing, car and disposable batteries, liquor and beer bottles, pop cans, LP's, cameras. Go to scoutsrecycle.com for more location. Scouts Recycling Fundraiser WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: 11 Brightly Dr, 11 Brightly Dr, Ajax CONTACT: June Fry, 9056267946, scout- er.june@gmail.com, http://www.scouts- recycle.com COST: We recycle: e- waste, scrap metal,Batteries (car and disposable)Clothing, Bottle Drive, LPs, VHSRe- turnable bottles/cans (beer/ alcohol) and Pop cansYour Bro- ken or unwanted electronics:All tv, vcr, computers, monitors, printers, fax, stereos, etc Pickering's Geocache Race and Hip Hop in the Park WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Amanda Rose, 905.420.4660, arose@pickering.ca COST: This free teen event is taking place at the Pickering Recreation Complex (Arena Entrance). Bub- ble Soccer, Archery and more all FREE! Spend the day listening to our live DJ, participate in graffiti art and geocache race and learn to breakdance! Youth Week - Family Geocache Event WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. South, Pickering CONTACT: Amanda Rose, 905.420.4620, arose@pickering.ca, https:// calendar.pickering.ca/default/ Detail/2019-05-04-1200-Picker- ings-Geocache-Race COST: Families are invited join us for a fun scavenger hunt through the community. Play games and try activities like archery and bubble soccer. Make and plant pinwheels to earn a t-shirt! Finish the after- noon with music party; art, danc- ing, food and more. Music4Life Ensemble presents Music for a Cure WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Sheri Ferko, 6479808683, info@music4lifeen- semble.ca, https://www.mu- sic4lifeensemble.ca/ tickets COST: $15 Adult, $10 Seniors and Students, kids 12 and under free Join Music4Life Ensemble on Saturday, May 4 for a live string orchestra concert benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada! Free reception to follow the event. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets available at https://www.mu- sic4lifeensemble.ca/tickets Little Peter and the Elegants Spring Fling Fundraiser Dance WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Legion Branch 322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CONTACT: Brian McLennan, 905 683 2927, rcl322newsletter@rogers.com, http://www.rcl322.com COST: $20.00pp tickets available at the Ajax Legion The great dance band 'Little Peter and the Elegants' perform again this year at our fundraiser dance, doors open at 7 p.m. Aeroforce: Canada's amazing tribute to Aerosmith Live at Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:30 p.m - 12:30 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/live- music/COST: advance tickets only $10 Aeroforce is Canada's Premiere Tribute to One of the Greatest Rock Bands of all time, the amazing Aerosmith! Blowing fans away at sold out shows all over North America, Aeroforce has been rocking for over 30 years. Don't miss this must see show! SUNDAY, MAY 5 MS Walk 2019 - Ajax-Pickering WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax High School, 105 Bayly St. East, Ajax CONTACT: Anitta Raviraj, 416-922- 6065, anitta.raviraj@msso- ciety.ca COST: Every spring, 30,000 family members and friends raise funds and participate in MS Walk. There are 54 sites across Ontario and this year the walk is happening on May 5. In 2018, ms walks from coast to coast raised $8 million. Walk so Kids Can Talk pre- sented by BMO WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Rotary Park Pavil- lion, 177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax CONTACT: Jennifer Mannering, jennifer.mannering@kidshelp- phone.ca, https://walksokid- scantalk.ca/COST: Do you believe that when a young person finds the courage to reach out for help, someone should always be there to answer? If so, join Kids Help Phone on Sunday, May 5 and match their courage. MONDAY, MAY 6 Pickering English Conversation 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. Tennis Drop In WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Tennis Club Courts, shadybrook drive, Picker- ing CONTACT: Sue, 9058391571, sueamberleatennis@gmail.com, www.amberleatennis.ca COST: Come and try tennis @ Amberlea Tennis Club in Pickering. FREE drop-in program for youths 18 and under. No registra- tion, equipment or experience need- ed. *proper footwear re- quired* mon- day-thursday, may 6-16, 4-5:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Sahaja Yoga Meditation Class WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering High School, 180 Church St., Ajax CONTACT: yogaone32@yahoo.com, http:// www.freemeditation.com COST: Free weekly Sahaja yoga med- itation classes. Learn how to meditate and how to awaken your own inner healing and spiritual energy. Classes are every Monday 7-8 p.m at Pickering High School and every Tuesday 7-8 p.m at Whitby Public Library. Be aware! Huntington Disease (HD) Flag Raising Events in Durham in May! WHEN: 11:00 p.m - 11:30 p.m WHERE: City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Pickering CON- TACT: Jerry Johnston, 9057067176, https://hddur- ham.ca COST: Community leaders will bring awareness to (HD) at the City of Pickering by raising the HD flag acknowledging the gains made toward managing this crippling & fatal illness with urgent reliable treatments.Why not attend and applaud! TUESDAY, MAY 7 Pickering Strollerwalks WHEN: 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering CON- TACT: Jemi Smith, 6477855851, ceo@todaysmomcollective.com COST: Strollerwalks are a great way for new parents to meet. It is a laid-back atmosphere and a FREE drop-in program. Regular meetups mean making new friends that can share your journey in parenthood with you. Historic Church Tues- day Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Church Administrator, 905-683-7981, stgeorgesa- jax@gmail.com, http://stge- orgeschurch.ca/COST: St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30-2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contemplation. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do on Mother’s Day goes live on May 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do on Canada Day. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 35 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m NOW HIRING!No Experience Needed The Chalom-Paz Agency,Oakville, ON We are expanding and we are looking to hire a Benefits Advisor leading into a Sales Manager role for our Oakville office. • No experience necessary, training provided.• Candidates must have: • Good communication skills• Coachable and open to learning new skills• Able to work independently • Able to motivate others to action • Takes pride in helping others • Able to explain complex information• Is an influencer with strong integrity• Must have valid Ontario drivers license If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to jacqueline@chalompazagencies.com Sales Representative - Temporary Full TimeDurham, Advertising - Uxbridge Times-Journal2 Campbell Dr, Uxbridge, ON L9P 0A3 We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms• Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients• Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities• Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times• Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases• Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization• As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR• A proven history of contributing to a winning sales team• Ability to create effective print and digital marketing solutions for our client base of small to medium size businesses• Someone who can work collaboratively with our teams• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Solid organizational and time management skills• High computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet• Valid Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle Needed• Ability to attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply byMay 13, 2019Internal Candidates apply to our internal posting portal on MyTorstar under My CareerExternal Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Chantler’s Environmental Services We are expanding our Pickering operation and are now hiring for: SALES & SERVICE Duties to include selling & promoting our line of portable sanitation units for construction sites & special events. Maintaining & improving relationships with customers. Competitive salary & benefit package Fax resume to: 519-855-9839 orEmail: carrie@chantlers.on.ca MOTEL ROOMS Weekly $350 inclusive, Sun-Thurs $70/day incl Fri & Sat $75/day incl. Rooms with kitchenette & whirlpool available. Ritson/401, Oshawa. Cable TV, Phone, Movie Channels, air conditioned. 905-723-7272 BEDROOMFully furnished. We are looking to replace a long-term male roommate who is moving to USA. You MUST be quiet, clean, working & can provide proof of employment. Shared bathroom suits another male roommate. Absolutely no car! Our home is very nearall buses and GO train. $350/bi-weekly.TEXT to discuss & arrange interview905-424-0286 Careers Rooms for Rent & Wa ntedR Careers Rooms for Rent & WantedR Careers LAW CLERK with 3-5 years of direct family law experience to join a boutique family law practice in Oshawa. Confident, articulate and team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. Salary commensurate with experience. 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All Routes Listed are not necessarily available Looking forDELIVERY DRIVERSto deliver flyers and papers to carriers in the Pickering area.Pick up depot is located in Oshawa. Do you have a van?Are you available to work Tues. Wed and Thurs. each week?Can you lift 40 lbs? If so, please contact Troy Coleat News Advertisertcole@durhamregion.com This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed belowAddress to: The Circulation Manager This Week Newspaper845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 7L5Will be received until 12 noonOn Monday May 13th, 2019.Contracts commencing,June 26th, 2019. To deliver newspapers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations for customers in Brooklin, Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington area.Information packages available at This Week Newspaper845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 7L5Van required.Bid # 211 approx. 1300. Bid # 302 approx. 5400Bid # 303 approx. 2500. Bid # 403 approx. 2600.Lowest or any bids will not necessarilyBe accepted. 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CarsC 2013 FORD FOCUS SE $6495. 2011 Hyundai Elantra Tour $4495. 2011 Chevy Aveo 5 $3495. 2011 Kia Forte SX $4995. 2010 Chevy Cob LT $4495. 2010 Dodge G.Caravan SXT $3495. 2010 Dodge G.Caravan SE $3995. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S $4495. 2009 Nissan Versa $3995. 2009 Nissan Versa $3495. 2009 Nissan Versa SL $3495. 2009 Ford Escape XLT $4995. 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT $3995. 2008 Nissan Rogue S $4495. 2008 Ford Fusion SEL $3995. 2007 Mazda 5 $3495. 2007 Chevy Optra $2495. 2006 Honda Civic DX-VP $3495. 2006 Ford Five Hundred $3995. 2006 Saturn Ion QUAD $2995. 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid $3995. 2006 VW Jetta 2.5l $3995. 2006 Hyundai Sonata $3495. 2006 VW Jetta 2.0T $3495. 2006 VW Passat $3995. 2005 Subaru Legacy Wgn. $3495. 2005 Chev Impala $2995 www.ambermotors.caAmber Motors - 3120 Danforth Avenue M1L 1B1 All above vehicles are CERTIFIED + 13% tax and transfers416-864-1310 Cars WantedC **! ! $$$$ ! AAAAA ! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days per week anytime. 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CUSTOM DECKS www.deckplus.ca info@deckplus.ca 647-986-DECK [3325] Garage/Yard Sales THE GUTTER EXPERTS We specialize in: Eavestrough Vinyl/Aluminium Siding Soffits & Fascia Fully licenced & insured installersCleaning & repairs Call 416-757-6556 Articlesfor SaleA Articlesfor SaleA DO YOU....Paint? Make Furniture?Repair Appliances? Build Fences?Do Roofing? Clean Homes? CALLCLASSIFIEDS 905-683-0707AND LET THE COMMUNITY KNOW!View Classifieds online @durhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion .com GRINDLAY, Ruth Louise (nee Houghton) - Passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Hastings Centennial Manor, Bancroft. Ruth is predeceased by her loving husband Donald in 1998, son Raymond in 2009 and is survived by her daughter-in-law Dawn, and children David (Melanie), Louise (Steve), Tom, and Charlie (Sam), ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada, Scotland and England. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Ruth had a life well lived. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception at the McEachnie Family Centre. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SPRAYSON, Patrick Montague - August 16, 1926 - April 26, 2019. Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Friday, April 26th, 2019, Pat Sprayson at 92 years of age. Loving husband of the late June Sprayson (nee Cross). Dear father of Brian (Deborah), Steven (the late Helen), Debbie (Joe Konick), Kathy (Mike Dennison). Cherished grandfather of Jamie (Kris), Michael (Alison), Kari-Ann, Steven, Jodi-Lyn (Steve), Joey (Tricia), Matthew (Marie-Eve), and great grandfather of Madison, Jack, Alex, Charlie, Eric, Justyn, Travis, Dylan, Devon, Lily, Macen, and Simon. Survived by his siblings Phyllis and Ken and predeceased by Patricia, Dennis, Roy, Art, Shirley, and Frank. A private Celebration for family and friends will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com TAYLOR, Audrie - Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019 at the age of 86. Audrie will be greatly missed by her Children, Grand Children and Great Grandchildren. All are welcomed to attend a Celebration of Life at the McEACHNIE FAMILY CENTRE (20 Church St. Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Saturday May 11, 2019 from 2-5 pm. 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