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"There's been huge economic losses since the expropriation," O'Connell said, adding the one- year leases the government handed out meant farmers were reluctant to invest. Last year, the government be- gan issuing 10-year leases, she noted. Cyma Musarat, the Conserva- tive hopeful in Pickering-Ux- bridge, said, "As a businesswom- an, I can understand how impor- tant it is to bring jobs and econom- ic stimulus to the area. I totally support any kind of development coming forward because we need it. There's a big need for it." There's been plenty of studies and debate about the issue, she said. "I think Pickering would ben- efit, the whole region will benefit bringing an airport here. I fully support it," Musarat added. Pickering-Uxbridge New Democratic Party candidate Ei- leen Higdon stated, "I'm not in support of the airport. I have support for Land Over Land- ings." Peter Forint, the Green party candidate in Pickering-Ux- bridge, said the decision to build an airport was originally made 50 years ago. "An airport is a 20th century solution. We need a 21st century solution to the problem. We don't support the airport," Forint said. Instead, a high-speed electric rail system between Windsor and Quebec City should be built, he added. Corneliu Chisu, the People's Party of Canada hopeful in Pick- ering-Uxbridge, supported an airport. "We need the jobs for Durham Region and we need the airport to bring the jobs. I stand firmly for an airport," Chisu said. Susanna Russo, the People's Party candidate in Ajax, also supported an airport. "Absolutely build the airport to create jobs and increase tax revenue," Russo said. Ajax NDP candidate Shokat Malik said an airport would ben- efit the town. "It's a wonderful idea to have that airport here. It's an opportu- nity to create more and more jobs," Malik said. Mark Holland, the Ajax Lib- eral candidate, said, "The re- sponsible thing was done to go to KPMG and ask for a study to look at the entire GTHA transporta- tion network. That way we don't spend billions without a plan on how it works." The study should be complet- ed and released soon, he added, noting it would be a "road map" for transportation. Tom Dingwall, the Conserva- tive hopeful in Ajax, said, "What is irresponsible, in my mind, is to give out 10-year leases to lock up this land when we have a report that's been commissioned by the very people who give out those 10-year leases." If the report says an airport would be viable, it will cost the government millions to get out of those leases, Dingwall said. If an airport would bring jobs, he said he's support it. Maia Knight, the Green party candidate in Ajax, missed the fo- rum, as she is attending univer- sity in Ottawa. NEWS Continued from page 3 CANDIDATES DEBATE AIRPORT QUESTION Left: Ajax Riding Conservative hopeful Tom Dingwall said the federal government was being irresponsible for leasing land for 10 years on the airport site. He made the comment at a business issue forum hosted by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Right: Ajax Riding Liberal Party candidate Mark Holland said a decision on building an airport in Pickering should wait until a report about transportation in the GTHA is completed by KPMG. 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He noted the police can't enforce speeders or red light runners all the time, but the equipment can. "It's about time to get in- to more enforcement. We have the technology. The landscape has changed," he said. The red light cameras will only enforce motorists who are travelling straight through an intersection, and not those making ei- ther a right or left-hand turn. Field studies were done at 20 intersections in both 2015 and 2017. The intersections in the study had high rates of right-angle collisions. A report to council not- ed, "During those field studies, 209 drivers were observed running red lights. Assuming a consis- tent rate of red-light run- ning across all signalized intersections, this is the equivalent of over one mil- lion red-light running events on an annual basis across the region. All of these events had a statisti- cal probability of resulting in a crash, injury or death." Under the provincial rules, ASE can only be placed on roads in school zones or in community safety zones with a posted speed limit of less than 80 kilometres an hour. It's not allowed on any provincial highway. Jagannathan said there's "ample evidence" from other jurisdictions that ASE impacts motor- ists' behaviours. "There's been very posi- tive results in any jurisdic- tion that implemented it," he said. The safety measures are being proposed now be- cause "the community is calling for it. They are ask- ing for increased enforce- ment." He added the Durham regional police are "stretched" with other du- ties. The cameras and radar are "not a cash grab," Ja- gannathan said, adding the revenue raised will be used for other safety measures. The fine for running a red light is $325, while the fine for speeding depends on how fast the motorist was travelling. For red- light running, the offence is on the vehicle, not the driver, so there are no de- merit points issued. Oshawa Coun. Tito- Dante Marimpietri said ASE "will really get us where we want to be. It's advantageous for resi- dents." He added there will be pressure on councillors to add more locations. The cost of the red light camera program is about $1.15 million annually, while ASE will cost is about $850,000 a year. With both programs, costs will be covered by fine reve- nues. Under provincial legis- lation, an intersection with a red light camera or a zone with ASE must have signs noting the measures are in place. RED-LIGHT CAMERAS WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FOL- LOWING INTERSECTIONS: • Ritson Road at Bond Street - Oshawa • Lake Ridge Road at Goodwood Road - Scugog/ Uxbridge • Taunton Road at Lake Ridge Road - Whitby/Ajax • Stevenson Road at King Street - Oshawa • Simcoe Street at Con- lin Road - Oshawa • Simcoe Street at Ross- land Road - Oshawa • Taunton Road at Alto- na Road - Pickering • Liverpool Road at Bay- ly Street - Pickering • Salem Road at Bayly Street - Ajax • Thickson Road at Dun- das Street - Whitby • Highway 2 at Courtice Road - Clarington • Taunton Road at West- ney Road - Ajax PHOTO RADAR LOCATIONS: • Brock High School - Brock • Elizabeth B. Phin Pub- lic School - Pickering • St. Isaac Jogues Catho- lic School - Pickering • St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School - Pickering • Claremont Public School - Pickering • Ajax High School - Ajax • Sinclair Secondary School - Whitby • Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute - Whit- by • Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School - Osh- awa • Adelaide McLaughlin Public School - Oshawa • St. Stephen's United Church - Oshawa • Ontario Tech Universi- ty/Durham College - Osha- wa • Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School - Oshawa • Beau Valley Public School - Oshawa • Vincent Massey Public School - Oshawa • Eastdale Collegiate Vo- cational Institute - Oshawa • Courtice downtown - Clarington • Bowmanville High School - Clarington • Goodwood Community Centre - Uxbridge • Scott Central Public School - Uxbridge • Sunderland hamlet - Brock • Cannington Brock Town Hall - Brock NEWS RED LIGHT CAMERAS AND PHOTO RADAR COMING TO AN INTERSECTION NEAR YOU KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durham region.com THE ISSUE: RED LIGHT CAMERAS AND AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS ARE GOING TO BE INSTALLED AROUND DURHAM REGION LOCAL IMPACT: MOTORISTS COULD BE FACING TICKETS AND FINES FOR RUNNING RED LIGHTS OR SPEEDING IN SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES STORY BEHIND THE STORY In early September, regional council's works committee endorsed installing red light cameras and automated speed enforcement cameras at several intersections around Durham. We covered that meeting, as well as the council meeting on Sept. 25 when council endorsed the measures. Regional staff said residents have been pushing for the measures in an attempt to deal with aggressive and unsafe driving. Red-light cameras and automated speed enforcement or photo radar are coming to Durham in 2020. Jason Liebregts/Torstar DURHAM - The direc- tor of education for Dur- ham's Catholic school board is retiring. Anne O'Brien's retire- ment was announced at the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board's Sept. 23 meeting. Her retirement is effec- tive Dec. 31. From there, O'Brien will serve as director of education for the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association. "Throughout my ca- reer, I have experienced the joy of this special com- munity each day and I am blessed to have served with many of the board's great leaders, contribu- tors and collaborators over the years," O'Brien said. She has been in the di- rector of education role at the DCDSB since 2013, and has spent more than 30 years as an educator and leader with the school board. Under O'Brien's direc- tion, the board estab- lished the Durham Catho- lic Children's Foundation, launched a Grade 7 to 12 school model at Monsi- gnor John Pereyma CSS in Oshawa and created the Grade 7 to 12 Regional Arts and Media Program at All Saints CSS in Whit- by. Other initiatives in- clude transitioning school libraries to modern "learning commons" mod- els and expanding the board's international edu- cation program. HEAD OF DURHAM'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD IS RETIRING Anne O'Brien "Throughout my career, I have experienced the joy of this special community each day." – Anne O'Brien 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - A work-to- rule campaign began Mon- day in Durham schools after talks that took place over the weekend failed to result in a deal. In Durham, about 3,100 education workers re- presented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are involved. They include custodians, clerical staff, early child- hood educators, education assistants, tradespeople and other school support staff. It varies from school board to school board whether some of the posi- tions are represented by CUPE, or other unions. Work-to-rule means a partial withdrawal of ser- vices. A CUPE memo lists the duties workers will cut back under a work-to rule scenar- io. For example: -Custodians have been told to stop cleaning "minis- try unfunded areas" such as school hallways, gyms and offices, as well as stop out- door maintenance such as cutting grass and picking up garbage outside -Maintenance and trades employees will only do repairs if the parts are in stock and on hand -Education assistants will not allow a class to pro- ceed unless a teacher is pre- sent -School clerical staff have been instructed not to supervise students or ad- minister medications, and not to update school web- sites or social media ac- counts -All affected workers have been told not answer emails, calls or texts from their boss outside work hours "It is deeply disappoint- ing that CUPE has decided to end talks this weekend, and proceed with a partial withdrawal of services, de- spite a limited number of outstanding items at the ta- ble," Education Minister Stephen Lecce said in a statement Sunday evening. Lecce said proposals were offered to address "compensation, job security and funding for additional staffing," and said a key is- sue that remains unre- solved is "rising absentee- ism rates, and the impact that has on students and schools." The Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Associa- tion expressed similar con- cerns. "School boards are con- cerned about the impact that current levels of absen- teeism in our schools have on our students and class- rooms," the association said in a statement. "In many boards, resources are being diverted from students and programs to pay for sick/ short term disability leave costs. Absenteeism rates are increasing and on average, CUPE members take in ex- cess of 15 days of sick/short term disability leave each year." The work-to-rule cam- paign involves 55,000 educa- tion workers at all 63 school boards in Ontario. They re- cently voted 93 per cent in fa- vour of a strike mandate. Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions, says the job action is about protecting services for stu- dents - services she says have been "decimated" this school year. Walton says examples in- clude custodians being told to only vacuum kindergar- ten classrooms once a week, and eight or nine students with special needs being supported by a single educa- tion assistant. "If it takes job action to restore these services, then so be it," Walton says. "This is something worth fighting- for." The Durham District School Board (DDSB) sent a letter home with all stu- dents on Friday, which says efforts will be made to keep things running normally for students. "We want to assure you that we believe normal school operations for stu- dents can and will continue and that, at this time, any visible evidence of the job action at the school level will be kept to a minimum," the letter says. It says the DDSB will "closely monitor condi- tions" if the situation esca- lates to a full withdrawal of services. In an update on its web- site, Durham's Catholic school board says officials are working with school principals and vice princi- pals to minimize impact on students. "However, we are aware that employees represented by CUPE provide many im- portant services within our schools and board, and de- spite our best efforts, the withdrawal of these services will cause some disruption." WORK-TO-RULE UNDERWAY IN DURHAM SCHOOLS JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS EDUCATION MINISTER CALLS JOB ACTION 'DEEPLY DISAPPOINTING' Work-to-rule began at Durham schools on Monday. Torstar file photo DURHAM - Rainbow crosswalks won't be in- stalled at intersections on regional roads. Durham Region council endorsed a staff recommen- dation that the colourful crosswalks would be a risk and a potential liability. Ramesh Jagannathan, director of transportation and field services, told council on Sept. 25 that "any time you deviate from uni- formity and consistency, the exposure is higher." He added other regional governments share the same opinion that the cross- walks shouldn't be on re- gional roads. The crosswalks raise awareness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) com- munities. Some local mu- nicipalities have installed the crosswalks on local streets. Jagannathan noted there are no design guide- lines for rainbow cross- walks. Oshawa councillor Bri- an Nicholson questioned why the crosswalks are al- lowed on local roads but not regional roads. "Is there a difference be- tween a regional driver and a local driver? Is something different?" Nicholson asked. Jagannathan said they are the same driver, but travelling at higher speeds on regional roads. "The industry doesn't have any standards. The recommendation here is a point in time. We're willing to come back in two or three years," he added. Whitby mayor and works committee chairper- son Don Mitchell said, "This is about safety. Most people here are quite comfortable that regional roads are not the place for crosswalks." Nicholson said there is no data to support the staff recommendation and the staff position was based on opinion and not facts. "There's no data any- where where anyone can reach a conclusion that rainbow crosswalks are more dangerous than any (other) crossings. We have crosswalks all over regional roads," he noted. "I want to base my position on facts. I have a hard time under- standing this great threat to the people of Durham." Pickering mayor Dave Ryan supported the staff recommendation. "In the absence of data and we have to make a deci- sion based on an opinion, I'll make mine based on a pro- fessional's opinion," Ryan said. DURHAM KIBOSHES RAINBOW CROSSWALKS ON REGION ROADS Rainbow crosswalks like this one at Durham Region's headquarters have been ruled out for Regional roads. Staff said the crosswalks, which raise awareness of the LGBTQ communities, pose liability and risk factors. Joe Arruda photo KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durham region.com COUNCIL 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 Make D urh amRegion.c om your dail y go -to N e w s in your communit y changes daily, even hourly.At DurhamRegion.com we repor t on the stories as they happen. Plus,we have the latest scoop on the people,places,and events you need to know. TOP STORIE S K now what’s happening as it happens with daily repor ts on news and stories as they evolve. EVENTS Looking for something fun to do?Check here for an updated events calendar. VOTE 2019 Get ready for this fall’s federal election. From the campaign trail to Parliament Hill,DurhamRegion.com shares the news and analysis that will help you make an informed decision. Stay connected. Check DurhamRegion.com DurhamRegion com ,ylis daegnahy ctinummor cuon ys iweN e wmoc.noigeRmahur Dt A.ylur hoenve .neppay hehs ts aeirote shn tt oroper ehn tp oooct ssetae lhe tvae h, wsulP od teeu nos ytnevd en, asecal, pelpoep w.onk 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Anyone with a garden will tell you that humming- birds are still on the move, as they have been for weeks now, zipping from flower to flower and hovering at each, fuelling up for their long flight to Mexico. While native jewelweed and cardinal flowers are great nectar sources for them on their way south, ruby-throats love spiky, tu- bular blossoms such as an- ise hyssop, and humming- bird sage, as well. And zin- nias! You should see them out there, stirring up the monarchs and bees also feeding on those nectar- rich plants in my garden. Pat Lake of Newcastle keeps a close eye on visitors to her nectar feeder and was worried when she saw a hummingbird sitting on the perch, not moving. "It had something stuck on its beak," she told me when we connected by phone. "And it didn't look well." So much so that her "baby humming- bird" allowed her to come close and feed it drops of sugar water with a tooth- pick. When her husband ar- rived home he was able to easily catch it and somehow remove the impediment. Pat then served the tiny pa- tient sugar water drops from a Q-tip for more than a day, until it was strong enough to fly up to her feed- er from its perch on her deck. Such care, and such trust, between a tiny bird and two great big bipeds. I thought that was the most touching story of the week. Another one was hear- ing about The Monarch Ul- tra relay that came through Durham recently. Kathy Al- len of the Brooklin Horti- cultural Society told me about this fantastic 4,300-ki- lometre run raising aware- ness of the plight of our monarch butterflies, which kicked off in Peterborough the morning of Sept. 19 and was welcomed by members of her club in Grass Park in Brooklin that evening. Vol- unteer runners will follow the route these beautiful butterflies take, from Cana- da all the way south through the United States to the mountains of Michoa- cán in central Mexico, where monarchs overwin- ter, hanging together on gi- ant fir trees by the thou- sands, for warmth. If only I could run, I'd love to drop everything and go join them. Fortunately, dona- tions are also needed. To fol- low their progress, visit: themonarchultra.com. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 1- 905-725-2116. Durham nature writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. HUMMINGBIRDS POWERING UP FOR FLIGHT TO MEXICO OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY NOTES MONARCH BUTTERFLIES ARE ALSO GETTING READY TO HEAD SOUTH MARGARET CARNEY Column Hummingbirds are in the midst of abandoning backyard feeders and flower gardens here for the long flight back to Mexico for the winter, says columnist Margaret Carney. Al Rivett/Torstar If you're disturbed by Prime Minister Trudeau's blackface past, then per- haps you should take a time machine to all those years ago and make your appeal to him there. For as much as we cannot do that now, let us do better right here. Understand that this election campaign was al- ready going downhill long before this story broke. It's been tit for tat and media manipulation from the get- go. Case and point - did An- drew Scheer not know that the media would turn on him and ask when he and his campaign knew about the photos and video of the prime minister in black- face? "Well, I can say as it re- lates to the video that a con- cerned individual who did see this video did bring it to our campaign, and our campaign turned it over to a responsible news outlet for verification," said Mr. Scheer. Instead of telling the per- son that came to you with the video where to go, you take it to the media? Now in truth, this happens all the time. But your campaign could have refused to let the madness go any further. It's clear that the temptation to play this game is great and the prime minister's cam- paign got the ball rolling. Raise up the standard! Surely we are better than this. If you're a leader, then run your race. Connect with Canadians, share your party's platform and let your differences be seen in the debates. Canadians aren't blind! Trust that we can see without you trying to continually paint us a picture of how low your op- ponent is because that will eventually bite you in the butt. If Mr. Scheer or Mr. Singh had said, "I under- stand this might be hurtful to some Canadians, but it's also in the past. I'm more in- terested in challenging Mr. Trudeau's track record now, and you should be too," that would have been outstanding. No one did this. Instead, the prime minister apologized and his opponents sought to capi- talize on the moment. Prime Minister Trudeau wanted to apologize to Mr. Singh directly as a racial- ized Canadian (that's a thing now?), but Mr. Singh was quick to voice his reser- vations. "I don't want the conver- sation that I have with Mr. Trudeau to be used as a tool in his exoneration, or to be used as a way for him to say, 'I've had a conversation with a racialized leader and now I've done my job,'" he said. Oh, Lord, it looks we have some more growing to do before we presume to lead anyone. -Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjsee- sit@gmail.com RED IN THE FACE, RATHER THAN BLACK OR BROWN EVALUATE BASED ON THE PRESENT, NOT THE PAST RENAE JARRETT 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? eve nt s? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters DURHAM - The region has received a federal grant to help develop an innova- tive project in child care. Durham received $277,625 in funding from the federal government under the Social Development Partnerships Program for a research and innovation project, Rebuilding a vil- lage: A novel approach to inclusive early learning and child care environ- ments. "This financial commit- ment ensures that Durham families continue to have access to high-quality child care," said John Henry, re- gional chair and CEO. "The early years of a child's life are critical to their overall development and future success. This in- novative project is another example of how we are sup- porting children with di- verse needs, helping them to develop the social and emotional skills to thrive." One of seven such pro- jects selected in the GTA, the region will set up a sim- ulated environment to help educators who are working with children exhibiting at- risk behaviours and chil- dren with mental health needs. The environment will recreate everyday sce- narios, allowing partici- pants to test and evaluate concepts in a safe space. The region's children's services division, which is in the social services de- partment, partnered with Fairy Glen Day Care Centre and other service organiza- tions to develop a creative solution to better serve Durham families. "We are very excited about this project, and its implications for the broad- er early learning and child care community," Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, commissioner of social ser- vices, said. "It reflects our strong commitment to strengthen quality early learning and care pro- grams, and build capacity to support the children, families and educators who work with them. Through Rebuilding a village, we will generate concrete tools and strategies to encourage inclusive environments - so everyone has a place to grow, learn and succeed in Durham." The children's division will submit a report to the federal government by March 2020, summarizing the project scope and final outcomes. Learn more about the re- gion's early learning and child care programs, and view its Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan: 2018-2022, visit durham.ca/ ChildrensServices. DURHAM GETS MONEY FOR CHILD CARE PROJECT Oshawa Mayor John Henry was voted in as Durham Regional Chair in the municipal election Oct. 22. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland COMMUNITY Kimberley Young, left, a student at Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School, participated in a cheese-making demonstration with Brenda Metcalf from Almet Farms Ltd. on Sept. 26. The demonstration was part of the annual Durham Farm Connections event at the Ajax school. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar LEARNING TO MAKE CHEESE AT DO'C 15 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - Waving signs and chanting, hun- dreds of high school stu- dents walked out of class to take part in the Global Cli- mate Strike rally on Fri- day, Sept. 27. "People think we're just teens. We think we have a voice and can make a change," said Maddie Hunt, a Grade 12 student at Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby. The Grade 12 politics class at Sinclair organized a schoolwide climate strike in partnership with the Global Climate Strike rallies inspired by teenage Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Around the world, stu- dents are taking part in Thunberg's #FridaysFor- Future movement and striking from school on Fridays to demand action on climate change. "We're here to try to en- courage people to help save the planet ... We're trying to postpone the end of the world," said Lindsey MacKinnon, Grade 11. "We kinda don't want to die," agreed Carissa Bolen, Grade 11. The Toronto school board gave teens a pass to attend the Global Climate Change Rally. However, Friday, Sept. 27 was a reg- ular school day for Dur- ham District School Board students. Students under the age of 18 needed paren- tal permission to be signed out of class for the environ- mental rally. If parental permission was granted, the absence will be deemed excused. Hundred of Sinclair students signed out of class. "They're saying the world has been damaged. They want their voices heard because they're the next generation," said Sin- clair principal Vicky Pid- geon. The teenagers stood and sat on the Taunton Road sidewalk in front of their school and the neigh- bouring DDSB offices. They held signs demand- ing environmental protec- tion and chanting slogans like "Climate change is not a lie. Don't let our planet die!" One protest organizer Caitlin Elrick, Grade 12, said climate change is the most prominent issue her generation will face. She said she is hoping the youth protests can impact the opinions and actions of older generations. "We have the ability to ignite this issue ... A lot of us will be able to vote next year. We will be changing elections," said Caitlin. "Just because we're young it doesn't mean we can't make a difference today." HUNDREDS OF DURHAM STUDENTS STRIKE FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE RALLY Clockwise from top left: Sinclair Secondary School Grade 12 student and organizer Caitlin Elrick led a chant at the Whitby school as students took part in a climate strike on Sept. 27. Students from across the world participated in climate strikes to bring about awareness on the need to take action on climate change; Grade 12 student Grace Thompson and Grade 11 students Lindsey MacKinnon and Khadeeja Fakhridin held up signs; Grade 12 student Sophie Malenfant got the message out; Grade 11 student Lindsey MacKinnon took part in the rally at the school. JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com NEWS LOCAL TEENS JOIN WORLDWIDE PROTESTS DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar WHAT THE SIGNS SAY • Not just a planet. • I speak for the trees. • The climate is changing, why can't we? • There's no planet B. • Don't trash it. • Bag for life. Trapped for life. • Rise up before the sea does. 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 UNSOLVED: ONTARIO COLD CASES Always online first at DurhamRegion.com/coldcase THIS WEEK:New tips could help solve missing seniors myster y OSHAWA - An Oshawa teen who stabbed a fellow high school student to death during a fight in ear- ly 2018 has been sentenced to three years in custody af- ter pleading guilty to man- slaughter. The sentence, which in- cludes more than a year in secure custody, is the most stringent allowed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), Ontario Court Justice Susan Magotiaux said during a hearing at the Oshawa courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 25. "Your decision to bring a weapon to the fight cost this young man his life," the judge told the teen, who was 16 when the fatal con- frontation took place near Maxwell Heights Second- ary School on Jan. 11, 2018. The identities of the con- victed youth, now 17, and the 17-year-old victim are protected under the YCJA. The youth, who had originally been charged with second-degree mur- der, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of man- slaughter in August. The three-year sentence en- dorsed by the judge was a joint proposal by lawyers for the Crown and defence. Defence lawyer Tom Balka said the youth's guilty plea is indicative of his remorse and accep- tance of responsibility for his actions. "It's a terrible tragedy that occurred and we all feel that," Balka said. "(The youth) shows a consider- able amount of remorse. He indicates he feels horri- ble about what happened." The teen, who spent a significant amount of time in custody before being re- leased on bail, was given credit for the equivalent of roughly 10 months of pre- trial custody, leaving him about a year and a half left to serve. He'll spend 412 days in secure custody, fol- lowed by 106 days in open custody, then will be under supervision in the commu- nity for an additional 259 days. The judge also ordered that the teen undergo a psy- chological assessment. Three years is the maxi- mum amount of time in custody for manslaughter allowed under the legisla- tion governing youthful of- fenders, Magotiaux noted. During Wednesday's hearing the judge heard how the killing has affected members of the slain teen's family. "I am always sad and my mind is always revolving around this," the boy's mother said in a victim im- pact statement that was read into the record. "I can't imagine how he was alone when he died," the woman wrote. "Was he hurting? How long did he suffer?" In an emotional ad- dress, the victim's older brother said courts need to impose sentences that will deter young people from resorting to deadly vio- lence. "Why was there a young person with a weapon at school?" the man asked. "Do they not understand what can happen when they wield a weapon?" 3 YEARS FOR TEEN IN KILLING OF OSHAWA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@ durhamregion.com NEWS One person has been stabbed at the plaza on the northeast corner of Harmony and Taunton roads. Durham police has a large presence in the area. Right, a jacket can be seen in the area where the stabbing took place. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar 17 | 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 , O c t o b e r 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 Notice of Study Completion |MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment TheCityofPickeringhascompletedaClassEnvironmentalAssessment (ClassEA)studytoexaminetheneedforimprovementstotheexisting culvertcrossingSandyBeachRoad.Thisstudywasconductedinaccordance withtheMunicipalClassEAplanninganddesignprocessforSchedule‘B’ projects. ThecompletedProjectFileReport(PFR)isbeingplacedonpublicrecord fora30-dayreviewperiodinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthe MunicipalClassEAprocess. Basedontheevaluationoftheplanninganddesignalternatives,and consideringpublicandagencyinput,itisrecommendedtoreplacethe existingconcreteculvertwithtwinprecastconcreteculverts. Formoreinformation,thePFRwillbeavailableforreviewand commentasofSeptember26,2019ontheCitywebsiteat pickering.ca/sandybeachandatthefollowinglocations: PickeringCityHall PickeringPublicLibrary Clerk’sDepartment OneTheEsplanade OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ON L1V6K7 Pickering,ON L1V6K7 905.831.6265 905.683.2760 MontoFri:9:30amto9:00pm MontoFri:8:30amto4:30pm Sat:9:00amto5:00pm IfconcernsregardingthisprojectcannotberesolvedindiscussionwiththeCityofPickering,astakeholdermaysubmitaproject reviewrequesttotheMinistryoftheEnvironment,ConservationandParks.ThisiscalledaPartIIOrderRequest,whichisso-named becauseitinvokesPartIIofthe EnvironmentalAssessmentAct,allowingtheMinistertoelevatetheprojecttoahigherlevelofstudy,if warranted. IfastakeholderwishestosubmitaPartIIOrderRequest,aPartIIOrderRequestFormmustbeused.ThePartIIOrderRequestForm andinstructionsareavailableonlineontheMinistry’swebsite(www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-part-ii- order)andthecompletedformmustbereceivedbytheMinistrywithinthe30-daycommentingperiod,followingtheNoticeof StudyCompletion(byOctober26,2019).IftherearenoPartIIOrderRequestsbythisdate,theCityofPickeringmayproceedwiththe designandconstruction.ThetimingofconstructionissubjecttocompletionofdesignandapprovaloffundingbyCityofPickering Council. Underthe FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct andthe EnvironmentalAssessmentAct,unlessotherwisestatedinthe submission,anypersonalinformationincludedinasubmissionwillbecomepartofthepublicrecordfilesforthismatterandwillbe released,ifrequested,toanyperson.Questionsorconcerns,shouldbedirectedtooneofthefollowingprojectteammembers: NadeemZahoor,P.Eng,M.Eng. NathalieMcCutcheon,P.Eng. TransportationEngineer DirectorofMunicipalServices CityofPickering TheMunicipalInfrastructureGroupLtd. OneTheEsplanade 209DundasStreetEast,Suite301 Pickering,ON L1V6K7 Whitby,ON L1N7H8 905.420.4660ext.2213 905.738.5700ext.506 nzahoor@pickering.ca nmccutcheon@tmig.ca Community Grants October7 October7 October9 October9 ExecutiveCommittee CityHall-CouncilChambers Planning&DevelopmentCommittee CityHall–CouncilChambers CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–CouncilChambers AccessibilityAdvisoryCommittee CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 2:00pm Cancelled 7:00pm 7:00pm Upcoming Public Meetings Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailspleasecall905.420.2222orvisitpickering.ca ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall 1.866.278.9993 Thanksgiving Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 RecreationComplex,Pool&Arena 905.683.6582 DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 PickeringMuseumVillage 905.683.8401 AnimalServices 905.683.7575 EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre 905.420.2370 October14 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 October13 &14 Closed SandyBeachRoadfromMontgomeryParkRoadtoBaylyStreet ApplicationsarenowbeingacceptedundertheCommunity GrantsProgram,PolicyFIN040.Applicationsarerequiredby 4:30pmonOct.25,2019.Onlineapplicationsandguidelines canbefoundat pickering.ca/CommunityGrants orat PickeringCityHall,2nd Floor,FinanceDept.Questionsmay bedirectedbyemailtogrants@pickering.ca TheCityhasreceivedaZoningBy-lawAmendmentApplicationfrom theAltonaGroup,whoisproposingamixed-usedevelopmentfor thecornerofLiverpoolRoadandKingstonRoad.Thedevelopment proposestoretainandrestoretheOldLiverpoolHouse,and includes: •2buildings,25storeys&12storeys •rowofseven3-storeytownhouses •developmentwillcontainatotalof391units •850squaremetresofgraderelatedcommercialuses Learnmoreandprovideyourfeedback: Thursday,October3,2019from6:30pmto8:00pm ChestnutHillDevelopmentsRC(WestSalon)1867ValleyFarmRoad Visitpickering.ca/devappformoreinformationorcontact: ElizabethMartelluzziat905.420.4660ext2169 (RefertoFileNameandNumber:AltonaGroupA08/19) Public Open House 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 18 SavourtheflavoursofDurhamRegionwhileyou map yourownroute and learnaboutagriculture atsomeoftheregion’sfinestfarms! www.gatesopen.ca WHITBY - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer used the backdrop of the Whitby Abilities Centre Monday, Sept. 30 to an- nounce his government, if elected Oct. 21, "will do more to support Canadians with disabilities that leaves more money in their pockets." Scheer said a new Con- servative government would introduce a Fairness For Persons with Disabili- ties Act that would provide a disability tax credit to 35,000 more Canadians, al- lowing them to save $2,100 per year. To allow more Canadi- ans with disabilities to claim the credit, he said his government would reduce the number of weekly hours needed to qualify for life- sustaining therapy from 14 to 10. And it would also ex- pand the definition of what counts as life-sustaining therapy to include the time it takes to prepare dietary and exercise regimes, and to prepare dosages of medi- cation and medical food. The disability tax credit provides $8,416 in non-re- fundable tax credit, plus a supplement of up to $4,909 for those under 18. The disability tax credit is available for those who are: Blind, are markedly re- stricted in at least one of the basic activities of daily liv- ing, or are significantly re- stricted in two or more ba- sic activities of daily living, or who need life-sustaining therapy. The Tory leader said he had sent a letter in August to all of the premiers pledg- ing to "maintain and in- crease the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer to protect and ensure the quality of our social programs so all Canadians can reasonably expect the quality of access to public health care they deserve." He also said a new Con- servative government would bring in a universal tax cut for every Canadian that will save a couple with average salaries $850 a year. "We'll bring in tax credits for children's arts, fitness and learning to make it more affordable to enrol your child in soccer and oth- er extracurricular activi- ties. We'll provide a green public transit credit so those who take the bus to work. "We'll make maternity benefits tax free to put $4,000 back in the pockets of new parents and we'll boost the RESP (registered educa- tion savings plan) helping parents save to send their child to post-secondary school." SCHEER SAYS TORIES WILL HELP THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer was at the Abilities Centre in Whitby Sept. 30 to pledge that a Conservative government would make it easier for thousands of Canadians to access the federal disability tax credit. Ryan Pfeiffer/TorstarTIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com FEDERAL ELECTION CONSERVATIVE LEADER MAKES DURHAM STOP WHITBY - Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences received a boost of more than $3 mil- lion from the provincial government Friday, allow- ing its 20-bed geriatric transitional unit (GTU) to carry on. Hallway health care was among the targets of the announcement, which was delivered outdoors at Onta- rio Shores on a beautiful day by Whitby MPP Lorne Coe alongside colleagues Peter Bethlenfalvy of Pick- ering-Uxbridge, Rod Phil- lips of Ajax and Lindsey Park of Oshawa. Coe, elected as MPP of Whitby-Oshawa in a 2016 byelection and again as the MPP for Whitby in the gen- eral election of 2018, said the specialized work being done in the GTU is near and dear to his heart from his days as a civil servant in seniors affairs. "I know well, I know very well, the impact of the work you're doing in this unit," he said after an- nouncing $3,417,356 in new funding. "It's the bench- mark for best practice across all of Ontario going forward." Karim Mamdani, presi- dent and CEO of Ontario Shores, spoke proudly of the unit, which opened in 2018 and has helped pro- vide specialized assess- ment, stabilization, treat- ment and management of dementia-related beha- viours. "When we created the GTU, it was to support our acute care partners, to help manage seniors with com- plex challenges, to reduce hallway health care and de- liver better outcomes," he said. "With an aging popu- lation, the demand for spe- cialized geriatric medical health care is going to grow." ONTARIO SHORES GETS $3.4 MILLION FROM PROVINCE BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com MPP Lorne Coe along with MPPs Lindsey Park, Rod Phillips and Peter Bethlenfalvy announced that the Province is providing $3.4 million to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences for the Geriatric Transitional Unit and the continuation of the 20-bed specialized psychiatric unit. Jason Liebregts/Torstar NEWS 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - The im- measurable amount of love that has been spread around by the Megan fami- ly of Pickering is coming back to them now in a time of much-needed healing. Widely known for their Super Sophia Project - which has now delivered 10,000 "love boxes" to fami- lies dealing with hospital- ized children - the Megan family has been hit hard by cancer for a second time, this time in an even more cruel way. Seven years after being diagnosed with leukemia and five since being can- cer-free, Sophia, now 9, has lost her father, Jim, to lung cancer. The family has been overwhelmed by the sup- port they have received since his passing, which came Sept. 17 at age 48, just a month after he became ill. "The outpouring of love has been absolutely phe- nomenal," says Nicolle Megan, Jim's wife and mother to Sophia and 12- year-old Caleb. "I tell my kids that we've doing this for 'X' amount of years and we've been help- ing other people and this is the whole point of the pro- ject, that one day in life, we may be the ones that need help." Despite the difficult times, the family has de- cided to carry on with the project, and in fact just dis- tributed more than 3,000 love boxes in 48 hours. Megan's initial reaction to her husband's diagnosis was to take some time away from the project, but he was having none of it, she recalls. "He was like 'No, no, no, this is what we do,'" she says, fondly. "I keep think- ing to myself, he was a huge part of the project, re- ally he was the project. I want to continue to ho- nour him and my family." The origin of the love boxes dates back to when Sophia was at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toron- to, and a custodian bright- ened her day with the sim- ple gesture of giving her dollar store Halloween stickers. With that memory, the family started Project Love Box in 2016, with a goal to gift 100 children at Centenary Hospital with boxes filled with toys and other small gifts at Christ- mastime. They ended up giving boxes to 1,100 chil- dren at several hospitals, including Oshawa and Ajax/Pickering. Another 2,000 have been ordered, Megan re- ports, adding to the 10,000 already delivered. "I don't want the kids to miss out," she says. "That's a lot of kids, that's a lot of families that we are able to uplift." The family has been supported in many ways, both before and since Jim's passing, including through a GoFundMe do- nation page to help them manage their financial burden. Megan says she is "truly blessed" by all the love, es- pecially coming from her own children. "You know what's fun- ny? I'm the adult and they're the kids, but they're my rock," she ex- plains. "They're empathet- ic, compassionate. They're amazing. They know that we're just going to contin- ue to honour their dad. He's physically not here, but spiritually he's with us." PICKERING'S MEGAN FAMILY OVERWHELMED BY COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT Sophia Megan was diagnosed with leukemia in June 2012 (one month before she turned two). Today, the nine-year-old is strong, healthy and cancer-free. In 2016, the family started Project Love Box which, thanks to overwhelming community support, resulted in 1,100 Love Boxes being distributed to children in hospitals that year. Last month, Sophia lost her father Jim to lung cancer. Torstar file photo BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com COMMUNITY HUSBAND, FATHER LOST TO LUNG CANCER AT AGE 48 PICKERING - The northwest corner of the Kingston Road and Liver- pool Road intersection will have a much different look under a development pro- posal made by Altona Group. Liverpool John's - the pub and restaurant for- merly known as the Old Liverpool House - would be retained and restored un- der the proposal, and the area to the north would be redeveloped to include a 25-storey building, a 12-sto- rey building and seven three-storey townhouses. Liverpool John's, origi- nally built in 1827, would be relocated approximately 11 metres to the south, closer to Kingston Road, and would involve securing the historically significant ele- ments of the heritage building. The second phase in- volves the demolition of the existing commercial plaza and residential con- version building at the north end of the site, fol- lowed by excavation for the underground parking structure. The last phase of the re- development includes the construction of the three different buildings. The proposed develop- ment would contain a total of 391 units, with approxi- mately 850 square metres of commercial use. The City of Pickering has received an applica- tion for zoning bylaw amendment by Altona Group. Under the Planning Act, any person may sub- mit an application for de- velopment to be consid- ered by city council. There will be a public open house meeting to learn more about the pro- posed development on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Banquet Hall West Salon of the Chestnut Hill Develop- ments Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. LIVERPOOL JOHN'S TO MOVE SLIGHTLY SOUTH UNDER PROPOSAL There's a proposed development at the northwest corner of Liverpool Road and Kingston Road in Pickering. The proposal would retain and restore Liverpool John's, while adding two buildings and townhouses to the north. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar NEWS OPEN HOUSE OCT. 3 TO DISCUSS ALTONA GROUP BUILDING PLAN 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 Local participants showed some moves at Pickering's Millenium Square as Epic Events presented 'The Epic Lifestyle Event' recently. A press release noted the event "was geared towards promoting simple, practical and effective health and wellness lifestyles as well as all-round community engagement." Sonique Solutions photo SHOWING SOME FITNESS MOVES DURHAM - Connor McMichael of Ajax has been named the OHL play- er of the week after scoring five goals and adding two assists in a pair of wins for the London Knights. McMichael recorded a pair of multi-point perfor- mances as the Knights re- covered from a slow start with wins of 6-2 over the Erie Otters and 7-3 over the Hamilton Bulldogs, the team that drafted him. A first-round draft pick of the Washington Capi- tals, McMichael leads the OHL with seven goals and is third in points with 10 through four games. ... Brenden Sirizzotti didn't take long to make a big splash in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. A second-round pick of the Ottawa 67's in the 2019 Ontario Hockey League draft, Sirizzotti has moved back home to Whitby after not making the club as a rookie and has hooked up with the Pickering Pan- thers. In his debut Sept. 28 in Stouffville, Sirizzotti had a goal and four assists in a 7-2 win for the Panthers, just their second this season. The Panthers, which re- placed David DeMarinis with Rob Pearson as head coach and general manag- er just two games into the season, will carry a 2-6-0-0 record into a home date against Aurora (0-6-0-2) Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. ... Ontario Tech University women's basketball head coach Christa Eniojukan was recognized Sept. 21 as the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) Susan Kitchen Trailblazer Award winner. As part of the criteria for the award winner, CAO looks for a coach who uses the road less travelled and embraces that journey, persevering in achieving their goals and making an enduring impact on their sport. Eniojukan is the first women's basketball head coach for the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks and will coach her first Ontario Universi- ty Athletics (OUA) season this fall. Both the women's and men's team play their first pre-season games Friday, Oct. 4 at the Campus Recre- ation and Wellness Centre, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respec- tively. ... Led by the Ridgeback Leadership Council, the Ontario Tech varsity teams are running their annual Think Pink campaign in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and SickKids Foundation during the month of Octo- ber. At select varsity home games throughout the month, the Ridgebacks will be fundraising for the cam- paign. Teams that do not have any upcoming home events will be running fundraising events around campus in support of the campaign. Varsity home games and events included on the Think Pink schedule in- volve men's and women's soccer (Oct. 12-13), women's lacrosse (Oct. 18-20) during the OUA championship weekend at Vaso's Field, men's hockey (Oct. 25-26), women's hockey (Nov. 1-2), and men's and women's basketball (Nov. 23) with their inaugural Shoot for the Cure game. ... Robert Eliadis of Ux- bridge and Oshawa's Eddie Oliveira led the Durham College men's rugby team to a 62-12 dismantling of the visiting Fleming Knights on Sept. 28. In front of the home crowd at Thompson Rugby Park for the first time this season, Eliadis finished the afternoon with four tries, while Oliveira scored two tries and kicked five con- verts for the Lords. ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES FROM AROUND DURHAM REGION Connor McMichael of Ajax was named the OHL player of the week after picking up five goals and two assists in a pair of wins for the London Knights. Torstar file photo COMMUNITY DURHAM - Parents in Durham are raising con- cerns about changes to doctor house call services coming Oct. 1. The province recently released recommenda- tions from an "appropri- ateness working group," created to review some services covered by OHIP. One of the recommen- dations is to only fund physician premiums for house calls for patients who are frail, elderly or housebound. "Premiums to support house calls will be paid on- ly in circumstances where patients must be seen at home, including frail el- derly, housebound and palliative patients," notes information released by the province. "Patients that are not frail elderly or housebound can be seen in their doctor's office." The change is expected to save $18.5 million. Durham has several lo- cal house-call doctor ser- vices - it isn't clear exactly how services will change. "I really hope the gov- ernment sees that this is A needed service for a lot of families of young chil- dren," says Whitby parent Lindsay McCade, who con- tacted Metroland Durham Region Media Group about the change. She has a toddler, as well as a two-month old who is not old enough to get the flu shot or most other vaccines. McCade says she "dreads" bringing them to walk-in clinics this winter, and potentially exposing the baby to germs. "People who are elderly aren't the only ones who need this service," she says. Local house call ser- vice Durham Doctors says on its Facebook page that the plan is to "still be see- ing patients of all ages," as of Oct. 1, but notes there will be "restrictions," and says more details are com- ing soon. "My kids are autistic and this was an excellent service to have available for them," one parent says on the Durham Doctors Facebook page. "I am hoping this ser- vice remains for at least young children. It has been invaluable for our family. It's needed, it's es- sential," another parent noted. More than 12,000 people have signed a petition call- ing on the government to stop restriction of the ser- vice. Other examples of changes coming Oct. 1 in- clude avoiding unneces- sary X-rays to diagnose si- nus problems, reducing unnecessary hip and knee CT or MRI scans by refer- ring patients to new mus- culoskeletal rapid access clinics, and requiring pa- tients to pay for ear wax removal when it is not medically necessary. 'RESTRICTIONS' COMING TO DOCTOR HOUSE CALL SERVICES IN DURHAM THIS FALL JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com WELLNESS CONCERNED PARENTS SAY SERVICE IS NEEDED 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 22 Since 1955, Paddy’s Market has been family- owned and operated. The business, which today is a well-known name whose memorable and lovable jingle can be heard on local radio stations year-round, was originally focused on repairing and selling used appliances. “Really, what my father did was grab a few washers from the dump and had them in the front yard, and people started stopping in to buy parts off of them,”says current owner Jed McKeen. “That’s how it got started.” Interestingly, the business didn’t even have a name when it began. “Our customers really named it for us,”Jed laughs. “Someone asked my father, ‘What’s this place called?’ My aunt Pat was there, so my father told the man he might as well go ahead and call it Paddy’s Market.” Jed and his wife Jody have run the store since 1989 after taking over from his aunt, and as is true of each of our successful family businesses here in Durham, they have invested a lot of time and energy. “The reason we’re so successful is that we work for the customer,”Jed says. “It’s great when everything goes smoothly, but when there’s a problem, that’s when you’ve got to put the work in, go the extra mile for your customer.”Also, Jed credits the store’s success to the fact that in his buying practices, in the deals he looks for, he is looking to pass those deals on to the customer. “It feels great to be a part of a community that is expanding as rapidly as Durham Region,”he says. “It’s our job to expand with our community, and that’s what we’ve strived to do.” Paddy’s Market Family Owned & Operated for 64 Years Milestone in Business ADVERTISING FEATURE Left to Right:Jarrett Blight, Jamie McKeen, Marion Imeson (McKeen), Jed McKeen, Jody McKeen, Lisa Blight, & Marianne Thompson. 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Vote now to help your favourite business, professional and service provider win a Readers’ Choice Award. 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Canada is their first stop and some future coun- tries they plan to visit in- clude Panama, Ecuador, Peru, South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Sri Lanka, Indo- nesia and the Netherlands. While in Ajax, they were at St. Andrew's Presbyteri- an Church on Church Street, meeting with volun- teers who weave bed mats out of plastic milk bags. The bags are then sent to those in need in developing countries. "We're looking for a so- lution to plastic pollution around the globe," Clover said. "It's tiring, but exciting. We really try to show the case of the need for individ- ual action. We want to highlight there's no one so- lution. We'll find out what works," Clover added. "We don't have milk bags in Eu- rope, so this won't work in Europe." They want to under- stand what's working and then sharing it on their website, plasticunwrap- ped.co.uk. "We just started two weeks ago," Lieke said. They have sponsorships with the University of St. Andrews and the Royal and Ancient, the St. Andrew's- based organization that or- ganizes the British Open golf tournament. After Canada, they head to Panama for a pair of ini- tiatives with plastic bottles and environmental sus- tainability. "We don't know where this will take us," Clover noted. The pair plan to share solutions and ideas when their trip is over. Lieke praised the social impact of people gathering to weave mats. "It brings the local com- munity together," she said. "It's a multi-goal benefit." Clover said, "Seniors, they love it." Angela Kesthely, the founder of Milk Bags Un- limited, said of seniors who volunteer, "As soon as they hear they're doing good, they're on it." One volunteer is Do- rothy Benson, 95, who con- tinues to drive in from Scarborough every Mon- day. She makes pillows from remnants of bags. The group gathers ev- ery Monday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. There are about 60 people who have taken part, but 40 are a "re- ally steady group," Ria Klein said. Among the group are some students who have special needs. The mats are given to Canadian Food for Chil- dren, who ship them over- seas to 22 countries, Kes- thely said. "The bags are for people who don't have beds," she said, adding, "They're used for all kinds of purposes. Like a saddle on a donkey's back. "They don't charge me anything or we wouldn't be able to afford this," she said. She stated it in 2008 and "it really took over in 2010." The bags are donated, or they would have ended up in the waste stream. The bags come from the Hood Packaging facility in Cornwall. Kesthely said the "weak- est link is I need more weavers. Kids donate bags, schools donate, but I need weavers." Anyone who wants to join the group can stop by the church on Monday mornings. It's at 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village. 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The company has so far coordinated 201 full-time placements and 105 "temp- to-hire" placements. "Our temp-to-hire pro- gram is exclusive to our company," Kellow ex- plains. "In short, it replaces the old temp agency model with a fully vetted candi- date with the purpose of hiring full-time. We are very proud that we've re- placed 105 temporary jobs with full time." Kellow says Durham Re- cruiting is especially fo- cused on helping people commuting to Toronto find jobs locally. "This is a particular pas- sion point of ours. I live in Port Perry and commuted two hours door-to-door to my office in downtown To- ronto and would always hear people on the GO Train complain there's no well-paying jobs in Dur- ham," Kellow says. "In speaking with local busi- nesses, they expressed challenges in finding great local talent or challenged with competing with To- ronto's wage. We saw this as an opportunity to be the conduit for both parties." Durham Recruiting is also the recipient of Clear- lyRated's 2019 Best of Staff- ing Client and Talent Awards. Startup 50 winners will be profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean's magazine. DURHAM BUSINESS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING IN CANADA BUSINESS DURHAM RECRUITING PLAYS MATCHMAKER WITH JOB SEEKERS, LOCAL COMPANIES JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM - In the small Clarington hamlet of Hay- don, the region of Durham plans to reconstruct the in- tersection of Bowmanville Avenue (Reg. Rd. 57) and Regional Road 3/Conces- sion Road 8 into a round- about. It's one of several new roundabouts being consid- ered for Clarington and across Durham Region. In past public meetings, many Durham motorists voice strong opinions about roundabouts replac- ing traditional intersec- tions - most stating con- cerns that the roundabouts cause confusion and that confused drivers are likely to cause an accident. "Once you understand how (roundabouts) work, you can move through safe- ly," said Tony Cannella, Clarington's director of en- gineering. Roundabouts are circu- lar intersections without traffic lights. Approaching vehicles must yield to traf- fic already in the round- about and then travel counter-clockwise through the intersection around the central island. So are roundabouts re- ally safer? Local traffic ex- perts offer some solid rea- soning to support the claim. 1. Roundabouts force drivers to lower their speeds as they approach to make the turn. "The benefit of a round- about is it slows speeds coming into the intersec- tion. A traffic control sig- nal is not as effective in do- ing that. Obviously when the drivers see a green light, they're not going to slow down, they're just go- ing to continue at the reg- ular speed," Amanda Spen- cer, Durham Region road safety and data manage- ment group project manag- er, told Clarington council members. 2. Better visibility. Drivers only need to look in one direction for on- coming traffic, according to the region. Often in a roundabout, it's possible to see approaching vehicles from all three other direc- tions. In a traditional inter- section, vehicles queuing in one turn lane may block the sight lines of drivers trying to turn from the oth- er direction. "You can see the cars coming, there's safer sight lines," said Cannella. 3. Fewer serious colli- sions. While driving through a roundabout, a vehicle could be sideswiped by an- other driver but there's very little chance of being in a more dangerous head- on or side (T-bone) colli- sion. As the Region builds more roundabouts in Cla- rington and Durham, data suggests that collisions de- crease significantly with roundabouts (especially with regards to collision severity). At one Uxbridge roundabout, collisions de- creased by 50 per cent com- pared to the five years prior to the roundabout installa- tion. "A roundabout - when it's designed properly - it provides you with safer passage," said Cannella. "The potential for T-bone type accidents is not very likely. You may get some minor incidents. The pub- lic is safer with round- abouts than four-way stops." Clarington residents are invited to give input on the proposed roundabout at Bowmanville Avenue (Reg. Rd. 57) and Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8. A Durham Works Depart- ment public information session will be held at 2503 Concession Road 8 in Hay- don, on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Road safety representatives will be available to answer ques- tions. Construction of the Haydon roundabout is cur- rently planned for 2020 to 2021. ANALYSIS ARE ROUNDABOUTS REALLY SAFER? STORY BEHIND THE STORY With several new roundabouts being built across Durham Region, reporter Jennifer O'Meara turned to experts to discuss concerns from drivers that roundabouts will create confusion and lead to accidents on roads across the region. LOCAL EXPERTS MAKE THE CASE FOR WELL-DESIGNED CIRCULAR INTERSECTIONS JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@ durhamregion.com THE QUESTION: MANY DURHAM MOTORISTS ARE CONCERNED THAT THE ROUNDABOUTS WILL CAUSE CONFUSION AND ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SO ARE ROUNDABOUTS REALLY SAFER? THE CONCLUSION: ALL EVIDENCE SUGGESTS ROUNDABOUTS LEAD TO FEWER SERIOUS COLLISIONS AND ARE SAFER THAN THE TRADITIONAL 4-WAY STOP. Roundabouts at Holt Road and Hwy. 401 are causing some drivers concern. Clarington staff is trying to show motorists the proper way to use roundabouts. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 34 Cut out paying more Your only destination for more coupons,more flyers,more savings. #SavingWithSave Save $1.00 on any ONE (1)Kandoo Flushable Wipes Tub or Refill Pack 50 Ct.or larger excludes 42/48 count wipes Get your coupon at save.ca/coupons Affordable, accessible and suitable housing is a right, not a privilege. As the late Roger Ander- son (our former regional chair) once said: "No one in Durham Region should go to sleep at night, without a roof over their head." We are working to make that a reality. Bottom line: Adequate, affordable and suitable housing is a qual- ity-of-life issue. It demands our attention and collec- tive action. Durham Region has a 10- year affordable housing plan - At Home in Durham - that outlines ways to help end homelessness; seek af- fordable rent options; offer greater housing choices; and deliver strong and vi- brant neighbourhoods. It's about increasing the health, happiness and well- being of residents. We continue to work with area municipalities, community partners and other stakeholders to help discover new approaches and innovative solutions. Since 2005, Durham Re- gion has allocated about $63 million for 547 new af- fordable housing units; and $30 million to improve existing units (all federal and provincial dollars). Each year, Durham con- tributes about $37 million to support 44 non-profit housing providers and pro- vides subsidies to tenants in market units. We are a landlord to over 1,200 ten- ants, through the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation. And, we pro- vide subsidies for almost 4,500 households. Yet, there's still about 6,500 on the wait list. We understand the need. The average market rent is $1,153 (up 11 per cent since 2017). That's hard to manage for those who are earning minimum wage; or living on a pension, disabil- ity support or social assis- tance. Plus, social housing only makes up about 30 per cent of Durham's total rent- al units. It's likely the reason why only 24 per cent of sin- gle parents can afford a three-bedroom unit. Or why less than half of single, non-senior people can af- ford a basic bachelor apart- ment. And, what about se- niors? One-third of us will be over 65 by 2031. There's often a need there for ac- cessible and/or barrier- free living quarters. Affordable housing is a necessity of human health and well-being. Visit dur- ham.ca/AtHome to learn more about our plan. Dur- ham regional council will consider a five-year review of this plan, later this fall. John Henry is the re- gional chair and CEO of the Region of Durham AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREATES VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOODS OPINION REGIONAL CHAIR JOHN HENRY SAYS HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS DEMANDS ATTENTION AND ACTION JOHN HENRY Column Ryenn Hindle ran under a tarp as part of a superhero challenge during the fifth annual Durham Superhero Walk in support of the Durham Children's Aid Society Sept. 22. Families dressed up as superheroes during the fundraiser at the Purple Woods Conservation Area. The 5k walk featured various superhero challenges for children. The event, which included the Corporate Relay event in the morning, raised $20,000. 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Sandra Austin, director of cor- porate policy and strategic initia- tives for the region, said that aside from the airport at the top of the list, the other seven priori- ties aren't in any specific rank- ing. Other items include extending GO train service to Bowmanville, building an integrated regional rapid transit network, action on climate change and measures to address extreme weather, ensur- ing region-wide access to high- speed internet, supporting infra- structure rehabilitation and ex- pansion, pushing the region's ef- forts to recover resources from waste streams and increasing ac- cess to social services, such as child care and affordable housing. Austin said, "We get asked from time to time by our mem- bers of parliament what our key priorities are. Each time a re- quest comes in, we go out to our colleagues and compile a list." Making the list public ensures residents and partners know what the region is focusing on. "We released it publicly so res- idents are aware of what our pri- orities are. It's sent to MPs and re- gional councillors," Austin said, adding when the federal election gets going, the list will be shared with all candidates. The aim is to get everyone on the same page "to what the re- gion's priorities area. We didn't ask for feedback. It's more of an information piece than some- thing designed for a response." Durham chair John Henry said in a statement, "Allocation- based funding will help to drive Durham's economic growth and development, advance quality of life and support the future of transportation. The result is a re- silient community that is vibrant, prosperous and connected." In the Aug. 15 edition of our newspapers, Henry made the case for the airport, saying it would "attract investment in avi- ation and aerospace; provide a hub for international businesses to operate and expand; and wel- come major investment." Jennifer O'Connell, the MP for Pickering-Uxbridge, isn't quite on board with that. Her position on the airport is a business case is needed. "It's the government's position as well. They are going to make a decision based on strong evi- dence and a business case," she said. On waste, the region sees the federal government as a potential funding source, especially as the region is considering an anaero- bic digester (AD) for organic waste. Federal funding would be welcome, as an AD would proba- bly cost in the hundreds of mil- lions of dollars. Federal candidates can expect to being hearing from regional of- ficials during the campaign, she added. "It's important the public un- derstands the diversity of issues the region is advocating for, in terms of partnership opportuni- ties with the federal govern- ment," Austin stated. The federal government has been a funding partner in transit projects, she noted. The region wants GO service extended to Bowmanville using a northern route over the 401 and along the CP line. "There's a fairly significant ex- pense for construction of a bridge. We're looking at all of our available funding opportunities and partnership opportunities to make that route a priority," Aus- tin said. The province recently an- nounced it's looking at a route south of the 401. The federal government has always been investing in public transit, O'Connell said. "We actually made a huge in- vestment in transit." The feds gave the region $88 million for transit, the largest such investment in Durham's his- tory, she said. The federal government is "frustrated, quite frankly" at de- lays at the provincial level when it comes to building projects. Deals for some projects have been in place for a year, but the prov- ince hasn't moved, she added. "We're at the table when it comes to building infrastructure. On transit, we've been there and we will continue to be there. We need the province to come to the table," O'Connell said. On the internet, it's not just northern areas where there are gaps in service, Austin noted. He adds that there are urban pock- ets, specifically in Clarington, where service could be improved. In the north, having better in- ternet access is an economic de- velopment issue, as businesses are hurt by not having faster speeds. Better internet access is some- thing O'Connell has heard in Ux- bridge. T he government made a com- mitment in the 2019 budget to en- sure all Canadians have access to high-speed internet by 2023, she said. That's a short time, she noted. One initiative being looked at is a low-orbit satellite, which would help people living in rural remote communities, she said. It's a global project and "it's be- ing for Canada. We've never had that before." The CRTC ruled access to high-speed internet is an essen- tial service and that means the federal government has to com- mit funding to solve the problem. For O'Connell, climate change and extreme weather is the key priority. "Dealing with climate change is incredibly important. Frankly, if we're not dealing with that, then none of the other items mat- ter," she said. "If climate change isn't addressed, then the econom- ic opportunities for Durham and the country are going to be limit- ed. That's the overarching theme and issue we should be working on. It's critically important. "That's why we welcome this information and where the re- gion sees its priorities. Having a clear vision is important," O'Con- nell said. DURHAM LAYS OUT ITS PRIORITIES TO THE FEDS The GO train extension to Bowmanville is one of the Region of Durham's priorities for federal funding. Torstar file photo KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com ANALYSIS THE QUESTION: THE REGION OF DURHAM HAS PUT OUT A LIST OF EIGHT PRIORITIES THAT NEED FEDERAL FUNDING. ON TOP OF THE LIST IS THE NEED FOR AN AIRPORT. BUT IS AN AIRPORT REALLY NEEDED? THE CONCLUSION: ALTHOUGH OPINIONS HAVE CHANGED THE CURRENT CONSENSUS AMONG REGIONAL POLITICIANS IS AN AIRPORT IN PICKERING IS A DEFINITE NEED THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION. STORY BEHIND THE STORY The Region of Durham has indicated eight priorities for federal funding. On top of its list is an airport in Pickering. This opinion has changed back and forth over the years so we spoke to some of our elected officials to find out why they think an airport is necessary now and to discuss some of their other priorities. 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 , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 36 Sunny days, crisp air, and gor- geous fall colours are here! Octo- ber is a beautiful month to ex- plore Durham Region's many trails and farms or experience exciting Durham-only events. Did you know that the Town- ship of Uxbridge holds the title of Trail Capital of Canada? Or that some of our trails can be trav- elled by horseback? Whether you head out for a mountain bike ride in Uxbridge's Durham Re- gional Forest, take a hike along the scenic Beaver River Wetland Conservation Area and Trail or explore the Orono Crown Lands (in Clarington) -- whatever route you take, you'll find beauty and adventure along the way. Make it a family affair and bring the whole gang along for some fall fun. Or, try something new, like geocaching, an outdoor trea- sure-hunting game where ad- venturers use a GPS to hide and seek treasure containers called geocaches. Stop off at one of the many farms, markets or orchards along the way, and pick up some fresh, healthy snacks for your trip! From the harvest to Hallow- een, there are some cool events you'll want to be a part of across the region. The Gates Open: Find Your Flavour tour takes place on Oct. 5. You can find participating farms and plan your route with a handy passport at gatesopen.ca. Check out the Stan Lee-themed 10-acre corn maze at Coopers CSA Farm and Maze -- open throughout the month. Don't for- get to stock up on some delicious seasonal produce or stop by the farm kitchen while you're there! Prepare to be scared at the Cannington Haunted Trail (ages 9 and up) on two weekends: Oct. 18-19 and 26-27. Following all the harvest fun, circle Nov. 2 and 3 on your calen- dar for Brooks Farms annual two-day Pumpkin Smash! Bring your pumpkin and get your smash on (admission fees apply). Calling all book lovers! This event is for you. The Book Drunkard Festival runs from Oct. 17 to Nov. 3. Ten Uxbridge venues will host the festival, which captures the wonderment of the written word and its abil- ity to intoxicate, transport and transform. Enjoy literary leg- ends and musical masters in stellar venues, take in exception- al author events, let your creativ- ity out at writing workshops or enjoy some fun foodie events. Get all the details at bookdrunk- ard.com. There is so much more to ex- perience in Durham this fall! Visit durhamtourism.ca, sign up for our e-newsletter or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to see what else is on! Brandon Pickard is the man- ager of tourism for the Region of Durham STAN LEE-THEMED CORN MAZE IN NORTH DURHAM IS A MARVEL OPINION COLUMNIST BRANDON PICKARD SAYS OCTOBER IS THE PERFECT MONTH TO EXPLORE DURHAM BRANDON PICKARD Column DURHAM - Work on a section of Taunton Road in Whitby will affect traffic in the area for about six weeks. There will be lane restric- tions on Taunton in the area of Cochrane Street from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15. The exact end date could change and inclement weather may affect the work schedule. Durham Region's works de- partment is overseeing the pro- ject, which involves the con- struction of a storm sewer to support new development. The region realizes that the work is disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and effi- ciently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and the work crews. WORK ON TAUNTON IN WHITBY WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC NEWS The annual NEWCASTLE BIA HARVEST FESTIVAL is in downtown Newcastle on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 75 vendors will be on hand, along with music, children's activities and goat yoga by Haute Goat. Toronto may have TIFF, but Durham Region has its own version, with DRIFF - the DURHAM REGION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. It continues for a final day at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St. in downtown Oshawa, on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. The festival brings fabulous, professionally curated films from Durham region and around the world for your viewing pleasure. Take friends to share a lineup of films that will make you laugh, tingle, wonder and be inspired. Be a trendsetter: catch the DRIFF! Refer to the festival's website driff.ca/home for details. For military enthusiasts, the Ontario Regiment Museum, 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa, is hosting TANK SATURDAY: ARMAGEDDON, including a special vehicle show on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. The Canadian Cancer Society's CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE is taking over Lakeview Park in Oshawa on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. The CIBC Run for the Cure is a walk/run (one kilometre or five kilometres) that raises funds to support the breast cancer cause at the Canadian Cancer Society. The annual Bring Your Pets to Church Day, also known as the BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS, is happen- ing at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 1203 St. Martins Dr., Pickering, as well as at St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 6. It's a day to give thanks for the animals we love and to remember all of creation, in a short service of prayer, worship and song. And there are treats after the service - for the animals and their humans. FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS, FURRY FRIENDS AND JUST PLAIN FUN ARE ON TAP IN OUR FIVE FUN IDEAS FOR THINGS TO DO IN DURHAM LIST FOR THE WEEKEND OF OCT. 5 AND 6. Felicity Winder cleaned pumpkins in front of the Keller Williams Energy building during the 2013 Newcastle Harvest Festival. This year's festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 5 to celebrate local agriculture, art, food and music in a fun family event. Torstar file photo STAY IN THE KNOW. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DAILY HEADLINES NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 37 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Hover your camera app over this code to see more deals. featuring HOME IN ON THE S AVINGS! with Your only destination for more coupons,more flyers,more savings. See these deals and more at SAVE.CA Products displayed are based on a sample of flyers available on Save.ca as of today’s date,and are subject to change based on product availability and each user’s location. Start planning your dream vacation with hand -picke d travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit DURHAM - Bowman- ville's Cooper Gallant fell in love with fishing as a tot on a cottage dock with a rod twice his size. Today the 21- year-old is making a name for himself competing in international fishing tour- naments. "I grew up fishing here. This is where it all started," said Gallant. He was five years old when his family moved from Courtice to Bowman- ville's Port Darlington lake- front neighbourhood. In the local creeks, marshes and on Lake Ontario, Gallant grew up fishing for carp, bass, steelhead and salmon. "We have it all," said Gal- lant. As a teenager, Gallant would set his alarm for 6 a.m. to fish in Bowmanville Creek before catching the 8 a.m. school bus. He remem- bers stashing his hip wad- ers in his locker at St. Ste- phen's Catholic Secondary School so he could fish again right after class. As a youth, he joined the Port Perry Bassmasters Junior program. His first year fishing the high school tournaments, he won every single tourna- ment. "I've always fished," said Gallant. "From there on, I got the tournament bug." At age 16, Gallant, and his fishing partner Danny McGarry, qualified for Team Ontario. They fished the St. Lawrence River in New York state through the Bass Nation, the world's largest bass-fishing orga- nization. "We went down there and won that. That was the moment when I knew, I wanted to make a living do- ing this," said Gallant. "I want to make my way up the ranks." After the high school program ended, Gallant moved up to fish "with the big boys." To make good in his first huge bass fishing tournament, Gallant went up early and spent days on the water looking for the best fishing spots and sleeping in the bed of his dad's truck. "We fished from sun-up to sundown looking for spots to fish the big ones. We ended up winning," said Gallant, who is sponsored by Mercury Marine and Fishing Durham. In the winter, Gallant works in construction for a boss who is understanding about the time off he needs in the summer. During fishing season, he films fishing TV shows and works hard to qualify for fishing tournaments in Canada and the United States. As this article was filed, Gallant was busy fishing the St. Lawrence River, competing in a Fish- ing League Worldwide Cos- ta series tournament. "What's amazing about fishing is you're always learning. The fish are changing. The lakes are changing. There's new techniques and new prod- ucts, which make us better fishers. It's amazing, and that's why I like it so much because you're always learning," said Gallant. "Even after a bad tourna- ment, you learn from it. At the end of the day, if you didn't win, you learn and put it behind you." Visit www.coopergal- lantfishing.com or the Coo- per Gallant Fishing Face- book page for more infor- mation and to follow Gal- lant's fishing career. Bowmanville's Cooper Gallant is getting noticed competing in international fishing tournaments, but his favourite fishing spots are still the local creeks, marshes and lake. Jennifer O'Meara photo CASTING A CAREER IN TOURNAMENT FISHING COMMUNITY JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@ durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 38 OSHAWA - A popular Durham ice cream destina- tion is expanding again. Enniskillen General Store has announced that an Oshawa location will be opening in November. The new store at 400 Rit- son Road North, just north of Adelaide Avenue, will be the fourth location. "There was demand from our customers," said TJ Sheehan, who has owned Enniskillen Gener- al Store with his wife Jessie Sheehan since 2014. "A lot of our customers were coming to our loca- tions, telling us they were coming all the way from Oshawa." The new Oshawa ice cream shop will take over a vacant storefront formerly occupied by Coffee Time. The original Enniskil- len General Store location dates back to 1840. Next was a location in Port Perry, followed by one in Bowmanville that just opened in April 2019. "My wife thinks I'm cra- zy," Sheehan said of the de- cision to open a fourth store. "But we have amaz- ing support from the com- munity, we decided to just go for it." The Oshawa store will serve all 42 flavours avail- able from Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, including the newest one, Blueberry Treasure. Seasonal flavours like pumpkin pie and candy cane will also be on offer. The Sheehans will soon be travelling to Florida to attend an ice cream course. Down the road, they hope to expand the menu at the Oshawa store to in- clude desserts like sundaes and banana splits, and pos- sibly make some of their own ice cream. In particular, there is a demand for dairy-free ice cream, which Kawartha Dairy doesn't currently of- fer. Enniskillen General Store is known for scoop- ing up heaping helpings of ice cream, but it's also known for being a commu- nity hub. The owners hope to bring that same vibe to the new Oshawa store. "We wanted to spread out and create that kind of buzz and energy in other places," Sheehan said. "We're excited to be part of Oshawa." We want to hear about your favourite places to eat in Durham! Old favourites, hidden gems, new restau- rants opening, awesome food trucks. Send your great eats to reporter Jillian Foll- ert at jfollert@durhamre- gion.com. WANT THE SCOOP ON ENNISKILLEN GENERAL STORE'S NEW OSHAWA LOCATION? TJ and Jessie Sheehan are opening their fourth Enniskillen General Store location on Ritson Road North in Oshawa. The popular ice cream store's original location is in Enniskillen. They plan to open in November. Jason Liebregts/Torstar JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com BUSINESS 4TH LOCATION OF POPULAR ICE CREAM SHOP SET TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER ENNISKILLEN GENERAL STORE Address: 400 Ritson Road North, Oshawa Website: www.enniskillengeneralstore.com Phone:905-263-4214 Facebook:www.facebook.com/ enniskillengeneralstore NEWBIZ LEARN ABOUT NEW BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY. DURHAMREGION.COM DURHAM - Some of Durham's most sought-af- ter doughnuts are getting a home of their own. Crave Doughnuts has announced plans to open a store in Whitby later this fall. Since launching the business in March 2018, Crave Doughnuts owners Nicole Morais and Jere- my Black have rented space at Baking at its Best, in Ajax. It's where they've been making about 2,000 doughnuts each week, and selling them Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until they run out - which is often, due to a loyal fol- lowing. "We really want to have doughnuts available all day without selling out," Black says. The pair haven't an- nounced the exact loca- tion of the Whitby store yet, but they say the plan is to open in the next six weeks. "We know hurdles are inevitable with renova- tions and inspections. We're just working hard to get it open as soon as we can," Morais says, adding that there has been "big energy" on social media in response to the news. "People are very excit- ed, oh, my goodness." The menu at the new store will be "classic and simple" - just doughnuts and coffee. A permanent location will allow Crave to offer up its most popular doughnut flavours year- round, as well as a season- al menu that changes ev- ery few months, and reg- ular vegan options. Every doughnut is cut, rolled, filled and dipped by hand, using fresh in- gredients. Most take about 24 hours to make, from start to finish. Past flavours have in- cluded everything from blueberry-lemon cheese- cake, banana cream pie and french-toast crunch, to maple bacon, cookies and cream, and crème brûlée. "We're doing some reci- pe testing while we pre- pare our shop. There are definitely some new fla- vours coming," Morais says. Crave Doughnuts will be closed while work on the new store is under- way. For more information, visit cravedoughnut- s.com or follow Crave Doughnuts on Facebook. We want to hear about your favourite places to eat in Durham! Old favou- rites, hidden gems, new restaurants opening, awe- some food trucks. Send your great eats to report- er Jillian Follert at jfoll- ert@durhamregion.com. SWEET NEWS: CRAVE DOUGHNUTS OPENING A STORE IN WHITBY Address:New Whitby location TBA Email: info@cravedoughnuts.com Website: cravedoughnuts.com Facebook: facebook.com/craveclarington Crave Doughnuts is opening a store in Whitby this fall. Crave Doughnuts photo JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com LEARN ABOUT NEW BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY. DURHAMREGION.COM 39 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , O c t o b e r 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice to Tender Community Living Durham North invites quotations for a 3-year contract for six locations on well water maintaining these wells and water systems. Community Living Durham North complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Drinking Water Systems Regulation Reg. 170/03. Tender forms are available at the main office of the undersigned. Quotations must be returned to Community Living Durham North by October 11, 2019 @ 4 p.m. in a sealed envelope to: Attention: Sandra Anderson 60 Vanedward Drive, Unit 2Port Perry. (905) 985-9312 ext 36 Vendors Wanted for Christmas Bazaar November 9th Winbourne Park Long Term Care $30 a table Please call Christine 905-426-6296 ext. 225 HOT TUB COVERS All Custom Covers all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! 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SIMPLYSAAVYCREMATION PACKAGEPRICE$1925 IncludesHST:Callforinclusions DeStefano Funeral Home & Reception Centre 1289 Keith Ross Dr., Oshawa 905-440-3595 │www.destefanofuneralhomes.ca CAPRIETTA, Percy Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Percy, beloved husband of Dr. Maria Caprietta. Loving father of Debra (Carlton) Wright, Carla Caprietta, Rev Joel (Desiree) Caprietta, Ruth (Pastor Michael) Dente, Pastor Joseph (Denise) Caprietta, Pastor Jay (Rachel) Caprietta and Pastor Pearry (Vanya) Caprietta. Percy will be sadly missed by his 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 10 siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Family and friends may call at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby (N. of Hwy #2) 905-443-3376 for visitation on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. Visitation to follow on Saturday, October 5th at The Embassy Church (416 Taunton Rd., Oshawa) from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery (1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa). Donations would be greatly appreciated. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Toronto Western Hospital (Parkinsons Foundation). Online condolences at www.mountlawn.ca PAPINEAU, William John After a hard fought battle with cancer, William John passed away on September 23, 2019 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital at the age of 76. Formerly of Thessalon, Ontario. He will be missed by his wife Lorraine of 45 years. Cherished father of Danielle, Nanette (Ben) and William (Angela). Proud Papa Bill of Corson, Addyson, Ellison, Tiffany, Logan and Estelle. Survived by his siblings Arthur (Lorraine) and Alma Gavin. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Irma Papineau and brothers Donald, Gordon, Ken and Grant. He will always be missed by his nieces and nephew. Visitation will be held at The Simple Alternative Pickering Chapel (1057 Brock Road., 905-686-5589) on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s memory to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation - Urology Department. STEWART, Hazel Marie Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Beloved wife of Derek Campbell. Survived by her mother Patricia Culetta. Cherished mother of Crystal (Shawn Daigle), Linda and Cheryl (Jason) Robertson. Proud nana of Bryce, Bradley, Christopher, Emily, TayTay, Charles and Liam. Loving sister of Donna (Bob, deceased) and Frank (Lisa). She is predeceased by her father Frank and her sister Marilyn. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, at THE McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax ON, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a chapel service at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering ON, after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. CHAMBERS, Freda Winnifred (nee Gaskell) Born Blackburn, Lancashire UK 16 January 1943, passed away after a short illness at OGH on 30 Sept 2019. A beautiful loving soul who loved to take care of everyone and lived life to the fullest. Grandy was surrounded by people she loved most as she left this world. Her grandchildren, children and husband. Freda was a strong, loving person who will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. A private Celebration of Life will be held. Thanks to the staff at OGH for their support and TLC. No flowers please. Honour Freda by donating to Sick Kids Hospital Fund. Ruth Dianne MAY August 9, 1951 - October 2, 2016 It’s been three years since you left us. Still feels like yesterday Still missing you like crazy Not a day goes by I don’t think of you And remember all the good times. You were taken from us way too early I will love you forever. ~Austin & Glenn Memoriam Memoriam SANDERSON MONUMENT COMPANY LIMITED FALL DELIVERY OVER 100 MEMORIALS IN STOCK MANY ARE DISCOUNTED (Offer ends November 9, 2019 or while supplies last) 905-427-4366 sanderson.ajax@bellnet.ca 32 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax *Some Restrictions Apply Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Funeral Directors & Services Funeral Directors & Services New member of the family? Share the News! Call 1-800-263-6480 to place your ad Let friends & family share in the details! 1-800-263-6480 Engaged? Recently married? Call us at 1-800-263-6480 Celebrate a Life well Lived! 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MotoMaster filter (up to $5 value) may not fit some vehicles. Additional fees and charges may apply for vehicles that require more oil or different filter. Eco fees, where applicable, are extra. ‡Most vehicles. Plus…PEACE OF MIND with these extra BONUS services! • Road-ready inspection • Tire rotation • Battery test • Visual brake inspection ROAD-READY OIL CHANGE PACKAGE** CANADA’S GARAGE $49.99 reg $59.99Save $10 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Millennium Square Stargazing Nights WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Millenium Square - Pickering, Liverpool Road S. at Waterfront Trail, Pickering CON- TACT: www.rascto.ca COST: Join Durham Skies Astronomy and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to look toward the stars in Millennium Square at the bottom of Liverpool Road. In the event of rain the event will be held the following day. For Go/No-Go www.rascto.ca Friday Night Karaoke @ Pickering Legion, Branch 606 WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606, Pickering, 1555 Bayly Street, Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Bond, bayridges- branch606@gmail.com COST: Love to sing? Drop by and enter- tain the friendly crowd.Love to hear great music? Come in and cheer on the singers who are up on stage!Love to dance? There's a great dance floor, and LOTS of company for dancing!Kick off your weekend @606! Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $5 general, $2 open mic musicians Open Mic every Friday nite. Everyone is welcome to play a few tunes and encouraged to collab- orate when inspired.$5 - admissi- on$2 - open mic musiciansGratu- ities hat for feature artist - contact the cafe to be the feature artist. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Indie Author Day Pickering WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library auditorium, One The Esplanade South, Pickering CONTACT: Mary Cook, 9058391734, mary.cook@sym- patico.ca COST: Check out the talent within a 100 km radius of Pickering. Emphasis on 'Book Clubs' and their needs at Pickering Central Library.Key- note Speaker ~ Natalee JohnsonPanel Modera- tor ~ A.B. Funkhauser- For the complete list of authors, please check web. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Chocolate Indulgence Tea WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Mandy Smiles, 905.683.8401, museum@pickering.ca, http:// www.pickeringmuseumvillage.ca COST: $35 Calling all chocoholics!! Here's an afternoon tea that will satisfy your chocolate cravings and give you a glimpse into the fascinating history of this decadent treat in Ontario and Canada. There will also be plenty of yummy savoury items. Blessing of Animals WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: St. Martin's Anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins Dr., Pickering CONTACT: St. Martin's Anglican Church, 9058394257, office@stmartin- sanglican.ca, http://www.stmar- tinsanglican.ca COST: Bring your pet to church for a blessing as we give thanks for the animals we love and remember all of creation in a short service of prayer, worship, and song. Karaoke Sundays@606 WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Bond, bay- ridges- branch606@gmail.com COST: End off your weekend with some karaoke at Pickering Legion, Branch 606.Great voices up on stage, a dance floor where you can kick up your heels, and a welcoming place to hit the stage yourself- !Come by and check it out! MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Alana Andrews, 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. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays starting Monday, Sept. 16 until Monday, Dec. 2. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Historical society meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Li- brary, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: 905- 831-3811 COST: The Pickering Township Historical Society meets in the auditorium of the Pickering Cen- tral Library. Topic is artist Florence Helena McGillivray. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Caregiver Support Group WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Pauline Smiley, 9054925900, psmi- ley@livewellpathway.ca COST: Learn tips to avoid Caregiver Burnout.Share your story and learn form other caregivers.Care- giver support other caregivers- .Find out about resources that are available to caregivers in the City of Pickering. Emotional Regulation Group WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering CONTACT: 905-428- 1212 A 10-week program that will provide adults 18-29 with practi- cal skills to manage overwhelming emotions. You will learn: how to tolerate distress, reduce difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal situations and mindfulness. Carruthers Creek open house WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Mt. Zion Community Centre, 4230 Salem Road (north of Hwy. 7), Pickering CONTACT: 905-649-5200 COST: The Toronto and Region Conserva- tion Authority is holding an open house in partnership with Durham Region as part of the consultation process for the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan. Cancer Support Group (TLC)- Bayfair Baptist Church: THURSDAYS 7-9pm bi-wkly WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kings- ton Road, Pickering CONTACT: Bayfair Baptist Church, 905-839- 4621, info@bayfairbaptist- church.ca COST: Together Living with Cancer meets every other Thursday in the lounge at rear of the church regardless of your beliefs, everyone welcome. Caregivers and families welcome. 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. 905-839-4621, or email in- fo@bayfairbaptist.ca FRIDAY, OCTOBER11 Friday Night Karaoke @ Pick- ering Legion, Branch 606 WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadi- an Legion, Branch 606, Pickering, 1555 Bayly Street, Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Bond, bay- ridgesbranch606@gmail.com Love to sing? Drop by and enter- tain the friendly crowd.Love to hear great music? Come in and cheer on the singers who are up on stage!Love to dance? There's a great dance floor, and LOTS of company for dancing!Kick off your weekend @606! Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233 COST: $5 general, $2 open mic musicians Open Mic every Friday nite. Everyone is welcome to play a few tunes and encouraged to collab- orate when inspired.$5 - admissi- on$2 - open mic musiciansGratu- ities hat for feature artist - contact the cafe to be the feature artist. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Karaoke Sundays@606 WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Bond, bayridgesbranch606@gmail.com End off your weekend with some karaoke at Pickering Legion, Branch 606.Great voices up on stage, a dance floor where you can kick up your heels, and a welcoming place to hit the stage yourself!Come by and check it out! MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pick- ering Welcome Centre Immigran Servic- es, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Alana Andrews, 905- 686-2661 Newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays starting Monday, Sept. 16 until Monday, Dec. 2. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for more! Fall fairs in the area goes live on Sept. 1. For October, we’ll be featuring Things to do for Halloween. 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