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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_10_105 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Speak to Your Candidates to Support Local Journalists. Support businesses that support Canadian Media. Canada Post’s actions could further damage Canada’s News Industry. 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Check your waste collection calendar for changes. • Elementary and high schools will enjoy a long weekend. • Durham Region Tran- sit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday for both regular and special- ized vehicles. Visit www.durhamregiontran- sit.com for more informa- tion. • GO Transit will oper- ate on a Sunday schedule. Call 416-869-3200 or visit www.gotransit.com for GO schedule information. • Metroland's Durham Region Media Group offic- es will be closed on Mon- day. • There will be mail de- livery on Monday. NEWS WHAT'S OPEN, CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING IN DURHAM DURHAM -- A second suspect has been arrested in a human trafficking case. A 22-year-old woman was recruited to work as an escort in the GTA in July 2019. Investigators with the Durham Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit ar- rested a second suspect on Thursday, Oct. 3, police re- port. Abhilash Baiju, 27, of Scarborough, has been charged with procuring, material benefit, advertis- ing sexual services and ob- taining sexual services for consideration. He was held for a bail hearing. Rajat Banga, 21, of Theo- den Court in Pickering, was arrested in September. DURHAM POLICE CHARGE SECOND PERSON WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING DURHAM - Two broth- ers accused of carrying out a string of violent carjack- ings two years ago in Ajax have been committed to stand trial after once again being denied release on bail. Pretrial discussions are scheduled to begin Nov. 4 for Trenell Ottley, 26, and his 23-year-old brother, Trevell Ottley, who togeth- er face 60 charges relating to a series of robberies and carjackings in October and November 2017. The Ottleys were de- nied bail following their arrest in late 2017. Anoth- er bid for bail, which be- g an Oct. 1, was also unsuc- cessful and they were or- dered detained pending trial, according to court records. A publication ban prohibits reporting on evi- dence presented at that hearing. A trial had been sched- uled to begin in Ontario court in March of this year but was delayed when law- yers for the brothers in- stead requested a prelimi- nary hearing be held. The matter has now been sent to Superior Court for trial. No date for a trial has been set. The Ottleys were charged after a Durham police investigation into a number of similar inci- dents in which people were accosted and sometimes assaulted as they left or got into their cars. In some cases, vehicles were stolen and later recovered in Ajax. The brothers were ar- rested after a taxi driver was robbed on Nov. 28, 2017 at Ajax Downs casino. They had been under sur- veillance by officers inves- tigating the spate of crimes, Durham police confirmed. AJAX BROTHERS CHARGED IN CARJACKINGS COMMITTED TO STAND TRIAL JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com Trenell Ottley (right) and his brother, 21-year-old Trevell Ottley. 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OPG WIND TURBINE DISMANTLED Jason Liebregts/Torstar WHAT’SGOINGON WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 Durham York Energy Centre Process Capacity Increase (From 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year) Public Information Centre #2 Works Department Public Notice The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York, the owners of the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), have commenced an Environmental Screening Process in accordance with the Waste Management Projects Regulation (Ontario Regulation 101/07) of the Environmental Assessment Act to amend the Environmental Compliance Approval for the DYEC. The Environmental Compliance Approval for the DYEC currently allows the facility to process up to a maximum of 140,000 tonnes per year of waste, although the design capacity is 160,000 tonnes per year for disposal at the facility. The Regions are proposing to increase this amount by 20,000 tonnes per year, for a total of 160,000 tonnes per year to match the total design capacity. Members of the public, agencies and other interested persons are invited to participate in the planning process by attending public information centres held at several stages throughout the process. The second PIC will provide an update on the project status, opportunity to discuss the studies completed and the assessment of potential environmental effects, relevant impact mitigation measures, and next steps for this project. Date:October 23, 2019 Time:5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where:Durham York Energy Centre Address:1835 Energy Drive, Courtice Additional information is available on the project website at durham.ca/DYEC160K. Comments may also be submitted by the public or interested parties through the manager listed below: Gioseph Anello, MEng, PEng, PMP Manager of Waste Planning & Technical Services Durham York Energy Centre 1835 Energy Drive, Courtice, ON L1E 2R2 905-404-0888 ext. 4130 info@durhamyorkwaste.ca This notice was first issued on October 9, 2019. You’re invited to Public Information Centre (PIC) #2 Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the EAAct, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca/DYEC160K facebook.com/RegionOfDurham twitter.com/RegionOfDurham AJAX - Subramaniam Rajalin- gam has 100,000 reasons to be smiling these days. The Ajax resident won the $100,000 top prize with Instant $100,000 Bling. "I had to keep checking my tick- et!" Rajalingam said as he claimed his prize at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. "I couldn't believe it." The 49-year-old distribution su- pervisor enjoys playing The Big Spin and The Bigger Spin instant games and has won a few small prizes in the past. The father of four plans to pay some bills, buy a new car, and invest the rest. "It's unbelievable," said Ra- jalingam. "I just can't describe the feeling, it's amazing!" The winning ticket was bought at Lapsley Food and Convenience on Lapsley Road in Scarborough. LOTS OF LOTTERY BLING FOR AJAX RESIDENT NEWS DURHAM - A rash of thefts from cars parked at conservation areas in Durham Region has prompted police to remind residents to be on their guard. The incidents have been reported at locations across the region and have increased in frequency since August, police said in an Oct. 2 media release. Thieves are looking for unoccu- pied vehicles in public parking lots and stealing purses and wallets, then using bank cards to withdraw cash, police said. Thieves have targeted vehicles even when owners have taken steps to make sure no valuables are left in sight, and have broken windows to gain entry to locked cars. Some of the nature areas targeted include Gana- raska Forest, Durham Forest, Ste- phen's Gulch, Heber Downs, Orono Crown Lands and Seaton Trails. Anyone with information on the thefts is asked to call police at 905- 579-1520, ext. 1605, email by- cock@drps.ca, or call Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477. THIEVES TARGETING CARS AT CONSERVATION AREAS, POLICE WARN 9 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m It's about trust. Our rela- tionship with our readers is built on transparency, hon- esty and integrity. As such, we have launched a trust ini- tiative to tell you who we are and how and why we do what we do. This article is part of that project. Perhaps the greatest iro- ny of the crisis consuming the media world is that we reach a larger audience to- day than at any time in our history. In other words, more peo- ple will read the content of the newspaper you are hold- ing in your hands right now than would have 20 years ago. The reason for that, of course, is that online reader- ship of Canadian newspa- pers has exploded. And that makes the irony of our crisis all the more, well, ironic. The very tech- nology that allows us to reach ever greater audiences is also undermining our abil- ity to sustain our business. Readers tend to think of newspapers as a single busi- ness. But the truth is that we are a constellation of many different businesses, and each of those businesses has fared differently in the digi- tal world. Retail advertising, digital services, commercial print- ing, consumer shows, classi- fied advertising, subscrip- tion sales, flyer distribution ... are some of the businesses that sustain newspapers. Some segments, like flyer distribution, have been rela- tively unscathed by the digi- tal revolution, but others, like classifieds, have been decimated. For those of you who might be tempted to think 'decimated' is hyperbole or, heaven forbid, fake news, consider classified advertis- ing, which historically has been one of the largest reve- nue streams for newspapers. Between 2000 and 2005, as the digital tsunami was gaining force, classified revenue fell by upwards of 10 per cent, lost to free competitors like Craigslist and Kijiji. Over the next five years, it fell by another 50 per cent. Over the following five, almost 60 per cent of remaining classified revenue disappeared. For our company alone, that ac- counts for tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue. Those numbers always give me a chill because I re- member an editor sharing with me a simple truism when I was a young reporter: "Classifieds pay for the newsroom." The bottom line is that the newspaper industry has suffered a catastrophic loss of revenue. And that threat- ens our ability to deliver lo- cally-generated news that is relevant to the communities we serve. We see the fallout of that crisis with the clo- sure of local newspapers and the growth of so-called 'news deserts,' entire com- munities with no local news provider. I came into this business 40 years ago with a profound belief in the importance of local journalism. The pas- sage of time has only rein- forced for me the relation- ship between healthy, vi- brant communities and the availability of local news: the solid line between a demo- cratically rich society and an aggressive press. What's happening to local news is tragic, but it is dou- bly so when you consider that a giant American duop- oly, Google and Facebook, is driving the proverbial nails into the coffin of Canadian journalism. These giant multination- als suck up more than half of all digital advertising in Canada - by some estimates $6.8 billion a year - yet they don't play by the same rules that Canadian media compa- nies must observe. This is particularly true when it comes to taxation; our gov- ernment essentially ex- empts these U.S. giants from any meaningful burden, even while diverting more tax dollars into digital adver- tising on these foreign-con- trolled sites. The Competition Bureau recently announced it would investigate possible anti- competitive practices by these giants. That's a start. But if we are serious about preserving local media, if we are serious about safeguard- ing our democratic institu- tions, so much more is re- quired. The tech titans are not only strangling traditional media, they are distorting the news all of us consume. We see evidence of that every day, the most egregious ex- amples south of the border - everyone remember Russia? -but closer to home, as well. The spread of 'fake news' and misinformation campaigns on these giant U.S. platforms is indisputable. Our ability to truly understand what is happening in our communi- ties, our province and our country is being held hos- tage by algorithms that none of us understand. Dana Robbins is vice- president of community brands with Torstar Corp. We welcome your ques- tions and value your com- ments. Email our trust committee at trust@met- roland.com. ONLINE READERSHIP A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD FOR NEWSPAPERS OPINION SAME TECHNOLOGY THAT ALLOWS MEDIA TO REACH WIDER AUDIENCE ALSO THREATENS ITS SURVIVAL, WRITES DANA ROBBINS DANA ROBBINS Column When he was told Bistro 67 was chosen as one of the 50 best restaurants for veg- etarians in Canada, execu- tive chef Raul Sojo took it in stride. "I am not surprised be- cause I think it's a result of our hard work," Sojo said. "We all put a little bit of our heart every day here to make things happen and get Bistro 67 to the place we all want it to be," said Sojo, who will mark three years as executive chef at Bistro 67 in February. The restaurant, located at 1604 Champlain Ave. - on the second floor of the Dur- ham College Whitby cam- pus building - earned its coveted Top 50 designation from OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reserva- tions. The rating was earned solely though cus- tomer reviews received be- tween Aug. 1, 2018 until Ju- ly 31, 2019. So what can you expect to find on the menu at Bis- tro 67, especially if you want a vegetarian option? The very freshest vege- tables for a start. The restaurant grows its own produce right out the back door and literally picks what it needs for that day's menu the morning the food is served to cus- tomers. What kinds of vegeta- bles can you expect at Bis- tro 67? "You name it, we have it. Tomatoes, we have multi- ple varieties, hot peppers, we have multiple varieties, we have three or four dif- ferent kinds of potatoes, we have squash, we have everything, all kinds of let- tuce - all organic," said So- jo. Among the favourite dishes for diners is the Harvest Bowl, a creation that came to be about two years ago. "This week you can see perhaps potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, usually you see a grain, something pickled. The staple is the soft, poached crispy egg that we have here. Every single bowl is finished with that egg and every bowl finished with avoca- do, but everything else changes each week," said Sojo. He called the Harvest Bowl, "extremely tasty, satisfying, it is one of those things you go home after and you feel like you ate but you feel light." Also popular are chick- pea falafels, a recipe Sojo said was shared by one of his students. And another hot item, right now, he said is a green tomato dish the stu- dents and staff designed, with a recipe that came from a student's grandpa. Of course, the restau- rant has items that cater to non-vegetarians too. Whatever you care to eat, you'll know it's fresh and in-season. DURHAM RESTAURANT A PRIME CHOICE IN CANADA FOR VEGETARIAN DINERS Bistro 67 has been named by OpenTable as one of the 50 best restaurants in Canada for vegetarians in 2019. The ranking is based on online reviews between Aug. 1, 2018, and July 31, 2019. OpenTable is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations. Executive Chef Raul Sojo is shown above with a harvest bowl dish inside the restaurant. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com FOOD AND DRINK FRESH VEGGIES MAKE BISTRO 67 A FAVOURITE FOR VEGETARIANS BISTRO 67 1604 Champlain Ave., Whitby Lunch: Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday to Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phone: (905) 721-3312 www.bistro67.ca 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - Rob Egan's drive home from work is typically unevent- ful, thanks in part to the route he chooses to avoid traffic. On Sunday, Sept. 29, it was anything but. While making his way home from Pickering to Brooklin at around 5 p.m. that day, Egan came across a large and healthy- looking black bear at the corner of Church Street and Concession Road 5, at the west edge of the Green- wood Conservation Area. "I just stopped at the end of Church Street, looked left and there's this big animal walking down the street very calmly," Egan recalled. "It took a minute to click, exactly what I was looking at, and then finally I just drove up by him and took pictures." Egan put the photos he took - using an iPhone from his pickup truck - on Facebook shortly after he arrived home, and as of Tuesday morning, the post had 224 comments and about 1,700 shares. After snapping the shots, he informed two nearby homeowners and called 911, where he was di- rected to a bear hotline. "They explained that they are very unlikely to attack people, especially at this time of year, and if he wasn't aggressive or any- thing, not nervous, he's probably not going to hurt anybody," Egan said. "I would feel bad if somebody got hurt and I didn't say anything." Egan, who manages Brooklin Cycle Racing Inc. in Pickering, said he has encountered plenty of wildlife on annual coast- to-cost trips he makes, but he has never seen a black bear this far south. Black bear attacks are extremely rare, according to the Government of On- tario's website, and a threatened or predatory black bear will give off warning signs if you are too close. Calling police or 911 is encouraged if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhib- its threatening or aggres- sive behaviour. The toll-free reporting line, 1-866-514-2327, can be used in non-emergency en- counters. BLACK BEAR SPOTTED ROAMING STREETS IN DURHAM BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com A large black bear was seen near the Greenwood Conservation Area at Church Street and Concession 5 on Sunday, Sept. 29 by Brooklin resident Rob Egan. Rob Egan photo NEWS There's an opportunis- tic strategy afoot to push messaging right now that plays into a global agenda. We need only look at vacci- nations and the climate cri- sis to see this at work. Recently, Toronto Pub- lic Health put forth a pro- posal to the Ontario gov- ernment to increase vacci- nation rates by reducing exemptions, stating, "Be- fore philosophical and reli- gious exemption rates reach dangerously high levels in Toronto, it is im- portant and timely for the provincial Ministry of Health to consider remov- ing philosophical and reli- gious exemptions from its legislation." The current exemption rate is 1.72 per cent. The World Health Orga- nization now lists vaccine hesitancy - in other words, those who refuse vaccina- tions or are questioning the benefits of vaccine - as one of the top 10 threats to world health. Is it any won- der why this has "sudden- ly" become an issue? But is vaccination the point, or being separated from the public if you have an infec- tious disease? If the point is to prevent the spread of ill- ness, then self-isolation or quarantine has its merits, even without being vacci- nated. But the truth is, many still send their chil- dren to school or go to work in spite of sickness. The terms "vaccine hes- itant" or "anti-vaxxer" are put on those deviating from the message. But here's mine: if I am not allowed, especially in a democracy, to have my own beliefs and a free will that can make its own choices for me and my family, then we are only ro- bots following commands, and that's not how human beings were designed. As for the environment, Canada hasn't met one of its climate targets since it began making them, and yet we keep making more ambitious ones. Why? Is it to be in the world's good graces or at least appear to be? At the UN Climate Change Summit, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said to the world, "How dare you!" Meanwhile, in Canada, Liberal Leader Justin Tru- deau began a campaign an- nouncement with a photo op, by pulling up in a canoe, yet when asked about her criticism, Trudeau said, "I agree with her entirely. We need to do more." Is it that we're just sup- posed to say the right thing even if we don't have any in- tention of changing? Is that how this game goes? I am not a climate deni- er. How could I be? The earth is clearly groaning, not just through the envi- ronment, but through wars, genocide, -isms and many other evils. We want to save the environment, but we need to be saved from ourselves. Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. 'WE WANT TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT WE NEED TO BE SAVED FROM OURSELVES' OPINION JUST SAYING THE RIGHT THING DOESN'T CUT IT, COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT WRITES RENAE JARRETT Column DURHAM - A hero died with his family beside him. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Durham Regional Police Service announced that Police dog Blitz has died. For 10 years, Blitz was teamed with his handler Det. Const. Wes King. During his time with the service, Blitz was responsi- ble for catching more than 100 criminals and locating dozens of people suffering from mental health issues. Because of Blitz, many lives were saved, police noted. One of the more memo- rable incidents Blitz was involved in was tracking a distraught suicidal teen- age boy who had fled his home into a dense wooded area. Blitz tracked the boy for approximately two kilo- metres and found him standing by a large oak tree with a rope. Officers spoke to the teen and he was tak- en to the hospital to receive mental health assistance. If it wasn't for Blitz's in- credible skill and drive, the outcome of this incident could have been very trag- ic, police said. "Thank you retired PSD Blitz for your valued ser- vice. You have made your handler, family and police service very proud," police added. DURHAM POLICE DOG BLITZ HAS DIED Police Service Dog Blitz has died. He spent 10 years with the Durham Regional Police. Durham Regional Police photo ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.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 1 0 , 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. 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Authorizedbytheofficialagent forPeterForint PeterForint.ca NationalPharmacare LiveableIncome ElectoralReform A21stCenturyEconomy PICKERING - The need for an airport in Pickering is immediate, says Mark Brooks, who presented information to the City's execu- tive committee on Oct. 7 that painted a bleak picture of the fu- ture of aviation travel in the Greater Toronto Area without it. Brooks, a flight instructor with Canadian Flyers Interna- tional, was representing Friends of Pickering Airport, a volunteer group with the stated goal of bringing awareness of the needs and benefits of a new airport. His main focus in the Monday meeting was the air travel crunch being faced in Toronto, most importantly at Pearson In- ternational Airport, which he says is nearing capacity and needs support. The Canadian government set aside thousands of acres of land in north Pickering in 1972 for a fu- ture airport, but it has remained a contentious issue ever since and the land has been leased out to local farmers in the meantime. Brooks, speaking after his presentation, said his group ex- ists to present facts. "People are off on wishful thinking mode, for obvious rea- sons; I mean everyone has their agenda, and we're trying to just level-set everyone with facts," he said. "Here's what's really hap- pening: we've got constant growth and demand for aviation and we have to do something. Are we going to plan for this properly or just end up in a huge crunch and let our economy do a face- plant?" Brooks said Pearson is on pace to be out of capacity as early as 2026, and that Billy Bishop Air- port on the Toronto Islands will be capping flights by 2020. As air- ports near and reach capacity, he said, flights are delayed and often sit in lineups, burning fuel and adding greenhouse gas emis- sions into the environment. "If you don't do something, you're talking about congestion, which is going to waste millions of tonnes of excess fuel, millions of tonnes of excess greenhouse gas emissions," he claimed. "Peo- ple are not going to stop flying. In fact, you want them to fly. Flying is more efficient than them hop- ping into their car and driving." The airport plans are opposed most notably by Land Over Land- ings, a vocal group hoping to pre- serve the farmland and natural resources in the area. And while Brooks said he un- derstands opposition from near- by residents, especially those who may have retired in the area without any knowledge of a pos- sible airport, he said that the land has long been pegged for air- port use and needs to be utilized as such. "It 100 per cent has to hap- pen," he said. "You're talking about a plan that's been in place for 40 years. This has been set aside for this day. This is a piece of land that's been scoped, spe- cifically for the point when the Toronto region needs another airport, and now that time has come." Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan supports the airport plans, hop- ing that it will drive the local economy and support the grow- ing population - including in the nearby Seaton community, which expects to add 70,000 resi- dents over the next 20 years. "Obviously they are support- ing a position that I personally have taken and the council has taken as a whole," he said after the meeting. "They are people that are certainly knowledgeable and passionate, that's for sure." No action is expected on the airport until after the Oct. 21 fed- eral election. THE NEED IS NOW FOR PICKERING AIRPORT, DELEGATION SAYS Mark Brooks, representing Friends of Pickering Airport, spoke during a Pickering executive committee meeting on Oct. 7 to emphasize the immediate importance of another airport to ease the aviation burden on Toronto. Jason Liebregts/Torstar BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY AVIATION CRUNCH IN TORONTO IS A GROWING CONCERN, SAYS MARK BROOKS 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF LANDS UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution filed with the Sheriff of the Regional Municipality of Durham, dated the 17th of February 2017, under writ file number 17-0324, the real and personal property of SIMA ESFANDYARNIA, Debtor, at the request of CANADIAN IMPERIALBANK OF COMMERCE, Creditor, I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of SIMA ESFANDYARNIA, Debtor, in and to: UNIT 30, LEVEL 1, DURHAM CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 149 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY IS: PT LTS 3,4 & 5 PLAN 469 & PT LOT 17, CON 1 (PICKERING) DES AS PTS 3,4,5,6,7,8,9&10ONPLAN40R-17321ASMOREFULLYDESCRIBEDINTHESCHEDULE“A”OFDECLARATION LT 798196 HAVING PIN: 27149-0030 LT,municipally known as: 30-1867 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6Z4 All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of SIMA ESFANDYARNIA, Debtor, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2, Phone Number (905) 743-2800 ext. 7015 on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. THE SALE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes and other encumbrances. Norepresentationismaderegardingthetitleofthelandoranyothermatterrelatingtotheinteresttobesold.Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS:Adeposit of 10% of bid price or $1,000.00 whichever is greater. •Payable at time of sale by successful bidder; •To be applied to purchase price; and •Non-refundable – Failure of the successful bidder to comply with terms and conditions may result in a forfeit of any deposits paid at the time of the sale or any time thereafter. Ten business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. All payments in cash or by bank draft, certified cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance. A Deed Poll will be provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BYTHE SHERIFFWITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UPTO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SALE TERMS BYASUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Note: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. September 12, 2019 Andrew McNabb, Enforcement Officer Superior Court of Justice 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa Ontario, L1G 0A2 AVIS DE VENTE DE BIENS-FONDS PAR LE SHÉRIF EN VERTU D’UN MANDAT D’EXÉCUTION déposé auprès du shérif de la Region Municipale de Durham, daté le 17 fevrier 2017, portant le numéro de mandat 17-0324, les biens réels et personnels de SIMAESFANDYARNIA, débiteur, à la demande de CANDIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, créancier, j’ai saisi et exécuté le droit, le titre, l’intérêt et la valeur de rachat de SIMAESFANDYARNIA, débiteur, à l’égard de : UNIT 30, LEVEL 1, DURHAM CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 149 AND ITS APPURTENANT INTEREST. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY IS : PT LTS 3,4, & 5 PLAN 469 & PT LOT 17, CON 1 (PICKERING) DES AS PTS 3,4,5,6,7,8, 9 & 10 ON PLAN 40R-17321 AS MORE FULLY DESCIBED IN SCHEDULE «A» OF DECLARATION LT 798196; le PIN: 27149-0030 LT. À l’adresse municipale suivante: 30-1867 rue Kingston, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6Z4 Je procéderai à la vente desdits droit, titre, intérêt et valeur de rachat de SIMAESFANDYARNIA, débiteur, à l’égard desdits biens-fonds et immeubles décrits ci-dessus, dans le cadre d’une vente aux enchères assujettie aux conditions énoncées ci-dessous, à la Court Supérieur de Justice, 150 rue Bond Est, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2, numéro de téléphone (905) 743-2800 ext. 7015 Vendredi le 25 octobre 2019 à 14:00 heure. LAVENTE DES BIENS SUSMENTIONNÉS ESTASSUJETTIEAUX CONDITIONS SUIVANTES : L’acheteurassumeralaresponsabilitédel’ensembledeshypothèques,charges,privilèges,impôtsimpayésetautresgages grevant le bien-fonds. Aucune déclaration n’est faite concernant le titre du bien-fonds ou toute autre question relative à l’intérêt qui sera vendu. La libre possession n’est faite concernant le titre du bien-fonds. Il est de la responsabilité de l’acheteur potentiel de déterminer ces questions. CONDITIONS: Une avance de 10% du prix demande ou 1 000.00 $, selon le montant le plus élevé, •Est exigible au moment de la vente par le soumissionnaire gagnant; •À déduire du prix d’achat; •Non remboursable. Le non-respect de ces conditions par le soumissionnaire gagnant risqué de conduire à la saisie de toute avance versée au moment de la vente ou par la suite. Dix jours ouvrables après la date de vente sont prévus pour établir le financement et verser le solde intégral à la Court Supérieur de Justice, 150 rue Bond Est, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. Tous les paiements doivent être effectués en espèces ou par traite bancaire, chèque certifié ou mandat à l’ordre du ministre des Finances. Un acte unilatéral sera remis par le shérif après le paiement satisfaisant du prix d’achat total. Toute autre condition annoncée. LA VENTE PEUT ÊTRE ANNULÉE PAR LE SHÉRIF SANS AUTRE PRÉAVIS TANT QUE LE SHÉRIF N’EST PAS SATISFAIT DU RESPECT DES CONDITIONS DE VENTE PAR LE SOUMISSIONNAIRE GAGNANT. Noté bien:Aucun(e) employé(e) de ministère du Procureur général ne peut acheter des biens ou biens meubles, terres ou immeubles mis en vente par un shérif dans le cadre d’une procédure juridique, directement ou indirectement. Le 12 septembre 2019 Andrew McNabb Agent D’Exécution Court Supérieur de Justice, 150 rue Bond Est, Oshawa Ontario, L1G 0A2 The Knights of Columbus purchased 120 winter coats from National Sports through funding provided by Delta Bingo. The coats will be distributed to 15 Pickering schools for students in need. From left are Hugh Fulton, Rick Hemingway, Marshall Otto and Gerald McCaughey. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar WINTER COATS COURTESY OF THE KNIGHTS PICKERING - December will be a banner month for the city of Pickering. Downtown Pickering will have 24 colourful ban- ners installed throughout the month, stemming from the city's first community banner program that was launched in May. The purpose of the pro- gram is to bring life and art to Pickering city centre through a visual celebra- tion of the theme: Live, Work, Play, Inspire. The Canada-wide call garnered 70 submissions from professional and ama- teur artists from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Quebec. The jury included profes- sional artists, designers, Pickering residents and stakeholders. The jury reviewed each of the submissions to as- sess their connection to the theme of the program, overall esthetics, fit within the program guidelines and artist statement. Ban- ners with an average total score of 70/100 or higher were included in the 2019 program. The final ban- ners encompass a broad spectrum of media, themes and styles. The program is funded through the Ontario Main Street Revitalization Initia- tive Fund and is part of the Pickering City Centre En- hancement Project. To view the selected de- signs and read the artist's statements for each piece, visit pickering.ca/culture. 2019 Community Banner Program Selections Pickering Community City Centre, Live, Work, Play - Andrea Balsdon Tree of Life - Enrique Bravo Culture, Heritage, Beau- ty - Anusha Broekhuyse Pickering Living, Fall in Pickering - T. Cameron Harness the Wind - Bon- nie Conly Tom on Smoke Lake - Bonnie Conly The Sketchy Side of Pick- ering - Loridee De Villa The Invisible Worker - Mario Dimain Windows - Brad Emsley Pickering Community Inspired - Lisa Johnson Pickering Memory Quilt -John Mathews Live, Work, Play, Inspire -Yasaman Mehrsa Fly - Josh Morrow Wall Climbing Contest at Pickering Rib Fest - Allan O'Marra Millennium Square - Tammy Pariag Splash Pad - Tammy Pa- riag Moving Forward - Dave Ryce To Build A City - Dave Ryce Planting Roots - A.J. Ser- villon Laura Smith - Laura Smith Harmony - Natasha Teu- fel Legacy - Viewtacular The Knotted Gear Ban- ner - Calvin Walker Freedom Beach - Tyanna Wright BANNER PROGRAM BROUGHT TO LIFE IN PICKERING Yasaman Mehrsa's Live, Work, Play, Inspire banner will be one of 24 added to downtown Pickering during December. From City of Pickering website COMMUNITY 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 thing like that, it's really hard to get into the subdivi- sion. There are no other routes to get through," she explained from her front porch. "But other than that, it's been great." Mageswara, who moved from Ajax, admits she had little understanding as to the scope of the Seaton com- munity when she bought the home, but says she does not regret the purchase and looks forward to seeing how it grows from here. The 1,500 residents cur- rently living within Seaton are just a drop in the buck- et compared to what's com- ing from the Central Pick- ering Development Plan. Completed by the prov- ince in 2006, the plan calls for the development of an urban community of up to 70,000 people and 35,000 jobs on the east side of the West Duffins Creek, and an agricultural area on the west side of the creek. Seaton will ultimately be one of the largest com- bined residential and com- mercial developments in Canadian history, and is expected to include three high schools and 14 ele- mentary schools. The success of the com- munity, according to May- or Dave Ryan, will come only with economic devel- opment, through the at- traction of business and in- dustry. He does not want Pickering to become any more of a bedroom com- munity, but rather employ more of its own residents within the region. "If we have another 70,000 people living in Pick- ering that have to go and work somewhere else, that's not good for us local- ly, it's not good for anyone else when you think of all the traffic that's going to hit the roads and all the things that are going to happen as a result of that," he said. "So, we're working very hard to bring indus- try into Pickering." The mayor says the City has negotiated with the province for 800 acres of employment land along the 407 corridor to support Seaton specifically. He says that ground has already been broken on 565,000 square feet of production space and over 60,000 square feet of head office space that will bring in 250 jobs, initially double that, over the following few years. There are plans for a ho- tel and small convention centre and 300,000 square feet of office space aimed at startups in the high tech and IT fields, as well as on- going negotiations with a soft drink company and lo- gistics company, Mayor Ryan says. The most important economic driver, says the mayor, would be the arriv- al of an airport in the lands north of Seaton, a conten- tious issue that dates back to the 1970s. "The catalyst in bring- ing all this together quick- ly is the development of those airport lands," he said, pointing out that Pearson International Air- port employs 50,000, with another 350,000 who work nearby in related indus- tries. "There is some en- trenched opposition that has been there since the lands were expropriated back in 1972 and we under- stand that, but we also have to understand how the world has evolved, how the GTA has evolved, the pressures that exist at Pearson and the demand worldwide for Toronto to realize its potential as an international hub, and what role Pickering can and should play in sup- porting that overall trans- portation requirement." Count Mageswara among those firmly opposed to the idea, however. Al- though she looks forward to improved transportation systems as the community fills out, it does not, in her mind, include jets flying close overhead. "I hope there is no air- port. I seriously hope there is no airport," she said. "I just don't want something like that so close to me. I like the quietness." NEWS Top: New Seaton housing development on Sapphire Drive in Pickering. Middle: Construction at the future Seaton Centre on Brock Road north of Concession 3 in Pickering. Bottom: New housing development beside the future Seaton Centre. THE ISSUE: SEATON COMMUNITY WELCOMED ITS FIRST RESIDENTS JUST OVER A YEAR AGO LOCAL IMPACT: THE NEXT 20 YEARS WILL SEE SIGNIFICANT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH Continued from page 3 SEATON PLANNED TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 70,000 PEOPLE, 35,000 JOBS STORY BEHIND THE STORY The idea for Seaton originated in the early 1970s when the provincial government proposed the development of a new community northeast of Toronto in conjunction with a new federal airport to the north. While the airport remains a contentious and unsettled issue, a revised Seaton plan saw its first people take up residence just over a year ago. 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Jason Liebregts/Torstar A SERVICE FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR HUMANS 19 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Pickering and Ajax Dykes Rehabilitation Project Class Environmental Assessment (PADR EA) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) TRCA is investigating remedial solutions for the rehabilitation of two (2) existing flood control dykes, referred to as the Pickering and Ajax Dykes, located north of Hwy 401 between Brock Road and Church Street, in the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax. In the 1980s, TRCA constructed the dykes to provide flood protection for the Pickering and Ajax Special Policy Areas. Recent studies have identified that the dykes are at risk of failure as they do not meet current engineering design standards and factors of safety (FOS) for flood control facilities. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate remedial solutions and select a preferred solution to rehabilitate the dykes to meet current engineering standards and FOS, while maintaining or increasing the level of flood protection service associated with the existing height of the dykes. This project is being undertaken through Conservation Ontario’s Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. For further information on this project please visit: www.trca.ca/PADR THE FIRST PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE FOR THE PICKERING AND AJAX DYKE REHABILITATON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 30, 2019.At this meeting the study team will present the evaluation of alternative solutions, a preferred alternative solution, and an update on consultation activities completed to date for this project. Please come out to share your ideas and concerns about this exciting project! U401 C H U R C H S T S R O S S L A N D R D W L I V E R P O O L R D BA YLY S T W C H U R C H S T N ELIZ A B E T H S T R I V E R S I D E D R B R O C K R D K I N G S T O N R D C H U R C H S T 3RD CON RD FINCH A V E KINGS TON R D W BAYLY S T S Q U I R E S B E A C H R D 0 500 1,000 1,500250 Meters .EA Study Area DUFFINS CREE K MEETING LOCATION & TIME: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Program Room A 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering ON, L1V 3Y7 October 30, 2019 Open House Discussion: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Presentation: 6:30 PM PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION: PADR Project Coordinator Email: PADR@trca.ca Phone: 416-661-6600 x5948 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan ON, L4K 5R6 This notice was issued on October 10 and 17, 2019 in the Ajax/ Pickering News Advertiser. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. They call it 'the Rock' for good reason. In Newfound- land every road leads to coves where jagged spines and ridges run down into the sea, to headlands where cliffs send waves shooting into the air as they slam in- to them. If it wasn't solid rock - some of the oldest on Earth - it would have been washed away long ago by a restless ocean, or ground to sand by ice. Newfoundland rocks are a complex mix of geo- logical ages, often black or grey, but sometimes pur- ple, red, or my favourite - green, cut by dazzling white stripes of quartz. Roads themselves can be green or purple, made from crushed local stone. It's a colourful place, blue, green and golden in the sun, pew- ter, slate and silver when clouds crowd in and start to weep. I fell in love with New- foundland - again. A friend moving home after a life- time away gave me a good excuse to fly to Gander and head north to Change Is- lands, the last ferry stop be- fore Fogo, which is basical- ly the end of the world. My friend needed her sheds painted, and every chance I got between drizzle, show- ers and downpours I was out there, brush in hand, breathing the pure air and listening to the silence. Well, the silence and the crows, the most vocal bunch of corvids I've ever come across. Gulls were noisy, too, es- pecially when a fishing boat chugged up the 'tickle' - the channel between the north and south islands. I learned another Newfound- land word as well: 'mope', the local term for pine gros- beaks, beautiful rose and green-grey finches I seldom see in Ontario but which are common out there in the black spruce boreal for- est. And strangely unafraid of humans, often sitting placidly when approached. A week on Change Is- lands did its magic - it changed me. Slowed my pulse, my breathing, my busy mind, till I was living more and more in the pre- sent moment, picking up green and purple pebbles on the beach and watching the tides rise and fall, wash- ing the rocks. Till I came home to the eternal 'now,' the only time we ever really have. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 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. 'THE ROCK' PERFORMED ITS MAGIC OPINION COLUMNIST MARGARET CARNEY 'FELL IN LOVE WITH NEWFOUNDLAND - AGAIN' MARGARET CARNEY Column DURHAM -- Public input is being sought about a transportation discussion paper released by the Re- gion. Durham's planning divi- sion has released the Trans- portation System Discus- sion Paper, which provides an overview of the Region's transportation system. The paper is the fifth in a series released this year as part of Envision Durham, the Region's Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Region's Official Plan (ROP). The planning division noted public input is inte- gral to the success of this project. The Transportation Sys- tem Discussion Paper is available for public input until Dec. 30. The Region's transporta- tion system is made up of in- terconnected road, rail, transit and active transpor- tation networks, with a vari- ety of transportation-relat- ed land uses and generators of traffic. The paper provides an overview of the system, the policy framework that sup- ports it in the ROP, and iden- tifies relevant changes to provincial policy require- ments. Envision Durham is in the "Discuss" stage of its public engagement pro- gram. 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SuRvey,land TRanSfeR & cloSing TRanSacTionS – legal iSSueS HoSTed By EriK frasEr law advance TecHnology in Real eSTaTe (dRone RegulaTionS & Social media TecHnologieS) HoSTed By 182wEst / cool housE mEdia Y ouw o n ’ t w a n t to m i s s . . . foR moRe infoRmaTion and To RegiSTeR,viSiT: www.realtorconnect.wordpress.com fr e e fo r r e a l t o r s ® Durham regions largest real estatetraDe show october 17,2019 Deer creek banquet facility HoSTed By: DURHAM REGION, Octo- ber 3, 2019 – Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) President Tina Sori- chetti reported 956 residential transactions in September 2019. This result represents sig- nificant year-over-year sales growth of 24 per cent com- pared to the 773 residential transactions reported in Sep- tember 2018. Durham Region saw a slight increase of new listings in Sep- tember 2019 in comparison to the same time last year. Dur- ham reported 1,842 new list- ings in September 2019 and in September 2018, Durham re- ported 1,823. The number of new listings increased on a month-over-month basis from 1,542 in August 2019. “Durham Region reported favourable activity during the summer market. It is positive news to see Durham’s, contin- ued and consistent, year-over- year sales growth as we enter into the fall market.” stated DRAR President Tina Sorichet- ti. The average selling price in Durham Region for the month of September reached $611, 569. This average represents a slight increase from the average of $587,009 in September 2018. The President further offered “It is important to note that the months of inventory (MOI) in Durham Region for the month of September was 2.0 and DOM decreased this month to 25 days.” “Housing affordability and the issue of supply continue to remain top of mind for many Canadians. Homeownership should be attainable for all ag- es and not just a dream. I ask you, remember to cast your vote on election day, October 21st - your vote does matter” DRAR recently hosted all candidates’ forums for the rid- ings of Whitby, Durham (for- merly known as Clarington— Scugog—Uxbridge) Oshawa, Ajax, and Pickering-Uxbridge with community partners in at- tendance. DRAR, representing its local REALTOR® community, asked candidates questions on affordability and debt reduc- tion, rules and regulations, and housing supply. Candidates were asked if they support an increase to the First Time Buy- ers’ Tax Credit to $2,500 and candidates were asked if they support reintroducing 30-year amortization for first-time home buyers. To view the televised debate schedule and watch the candidates’ responses, visit Rogers TV Durham. “Homeownership matters to Canadians, communities and the economy - it also mat- ters to the REALTORS® that work where you live.” — DRAR Communications 24 per cent year-over-year home sale increase in Durham Region 27 | 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 1 0 , 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 28 expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? events? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters PICKERING - A popu- lar waterfront restaurant is back on the Pickering dining scene. PORT Restaurant re- cently reopened after an unexpected hiatus - it closed in 2018 after being gutted by a fire. "We've completely re- vamped the space," says owner Todd Morgan, de- scribing the feel as "ligh- ter, fresher and airier" with plenty of windows overlooking Frenchman's Bay. New features include a private dining room - something Morgan says is very much in demand - and a wood burning pizza oven from Italy. The menu is all new too. Designed by executive chef Jesse Vallins, the fo- cus is on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. "When we designed the menus for PORT's re- launch, we wanted the food to reflect the location on the water and to lean a little more toward sea- food," Vallins says. "We al- so wanted to make the kind of food people love and want to eat with our own unique approach. I think we've accomplished both." New menu items in- clude gnocchi clam chow- der with clams, bacon and white wine; smoked salm- on wood oven pizza with dill cream, pickled onion and caper; and a lasagna- style eggplant Parmesan with arugula and pre- served lemon. The cocktail list was created by mixologist Na- ren Young and includes twists on classics like a Stealth Margarita made with cucumber purée, jal- apeño and chili salt, and a Spanish Gin and Tonic with cucumber bitters, Mediterranean tonic and citrus salad. The bar also has a slushie machine, which will be used to make "hyp- er-seasonal" creations, in- cluding some coffee and espresso-based drinks. "We want to be ap- proachable," Morgan says, describing PORT's overall atmosphere and menu feel. "Our goal is to have an elevated casual experience." PORT is open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends. 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 reporter Jillian Follert at jfoll- ert@durhamregion.com PORT IS BACK JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com FOOD AND DRINK THERE'S A WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN AND A SLUSHIE MACHINE Todd Morgan has re-opened the PORT Restaurant in the Bay Ridges area of Pickering.Dishes include grilled calamari (top right) and wood oven pizza, including a house-made wild boar pepperoni (bottom right). Jason Liebregts/Torstar PORT RESTAURANT Address: 1289 Wharf St., Pickering Website: www.portrestaurant.ca Email: havefun@portrestaurant.ca Phone:905-839-7678 Facebook:www.facebook.com/ PORTdiningbarpatio SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 29 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m During the election,promises* are made. *That’s why being informed is everything Get a uniquely local look at this year’s federal election with Vote 2019. For information on your riding,the candidates and the issues REGISTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM PICKERING - These days, it's not all that unusual for pet parents to seek day- care for their fur babies, the same way they would for their human kids. It's why businesses like Dogtopia are seeing brisk growth. "This is for anybody who thinks of their dog as a member of their family," says Anita Samadian, a re- gional developer with Dog- topia. "Just like we would with our kids, we want them to have a social life. It's important for kids for their development and their mental state, and it's the same thing for dogs." Dogtopia just celebrat- ed the opening of its new Pickering location - the first one in Durham. This is the seventh Dog- topia in Ontario with five more planned over the next few months. The concept is a combi- nation of dog daycare, boarding and spa, with a fo- cus on off-leash open play. At the Pickering Dogto- pia, there are three large playrooms, where dogs that are in daycare or boarding play together un- der the supervision of "ca- nine coaches." Dogs are grouped by size and temperament. An evaluation is done on every dog to see if they are the right fit for open play - there is no breed dis- crimination. An app allows pet own- ers to keep an eye on their four-legged friends via webcam. "Dogs live a happier life if they have been socialized and are around other dogs - they're pack animals," Sa- madian says. "They make little cliques, they have best furry friends. I think more and more people are looking for this for their dogs." Treatments at Dogtopia of Pickering's spa include shampoo and conditioner, bath-time massage, fluff dry and brush out, nail trim, ear cleaning and teeth brushing. Boarding is offered on an overnight or long-term basis. Samadian says the re- ception to Dogtopia of Pick- ering has been "quite tre- mendous" so far. Dogtopia opened its first location in Virginia in 2002 at a time when dog daycare was an uncommon and in- novative idea. There are now more than 100 locations in Cana- da and the U.S. Dogtopia of Pickering is located at 1099 Kingston Rd., Unit 7. Are you opening a new business in Durham? Tell us about it! We also want to know about business anni- versaries, store closings, amazing local makers and small biz owners. Send your ideas to reporter Jillian Follert at jfollert@durham- region.com. DURHAM'S FIRST DOGTOPIA SAYS YOUR PUP NEEDS A SOCIAL LIFE BUSINESS Kennedy Urie played with Marlee during the grand opening of Dogtopia of Pickering on Sept. 28. The first location in Durham, Dogtopia offers dog daycare, boarding and spa. The company says there is increasing demand for daycare where dogs can socialize with other dogs while their "pet parents" are at work. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar DOGTOPIA Address:1099 Kingston Rd., Unit 7, Pickering Phone:647-317-0901 Website:dogtopia.com/pickering Facebook: facebook.com/DogtopiaPickering Email:pickering@dogtopia.com NEWBIZ LEARN ABOUT NEW BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY. DURHAMREGION.COM DOGTOPIA OF PICKERING FOCUSES ON LEASH-FREE OPEN PLAY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 30 EMAIL: classifieds@metroland.com | PHONE: 1-800-263-6480 TELEPHONE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad on the first insertion. For multiple insertions of the same ad, credit will be made only for the first insertion / credit given for errors in connection with production on ads is limited to the printed space occupied. Cancellations must be made by telephone. Do not fax or email cancellations. 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To highlight your business call 1-800-263-6480 follow us on Twitter 31 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m www.ski-lakeridge.com ***JOB FAIR *** Sunday October 20th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 790 Chalk Lake Road, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4 Full & Part-time employment opportunities for students and adults. FLEXIBLE HOURS AND GOOD PAY 905-649-2058 or Fax 905-649-3752 Email: josborne@lakeridgeresort.ca Careers Careers Die-Max Tool & Die Ltd. Tool & Die Facility, AjaxCurrently SeekingCNC operators, General Laborers,Tool and Die Makers and ApprenticesJr. Engineering, Admin Assistant/Data Entry. Openings on all shifts Email Resume indicating Job Position to: hr@diemax.ca Five lawyer law firm in Ajax seeks a Receptionist/Legal Assistant with at least 3 years experience. Must have knowledge of legal office administration. Family law or civil litigation experience an asset. Candidates must have strong organizational and administrative skills as well as knowledge of Word and PC Law. Please email resumes to durhamregionlawyers@gmail.com Full Time - All Positions All shifts. 7 Ajax Locations. Apply by email hiretims@gmail.com Exp’d. Pizza Maker ~FT Staring at $25/hr in Stouffville Must have 5+ years experience, with good commuincation & English skills. Call Anthony btwn 8am-11am: @ 416-419-6862 requires a MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER With proficient knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods and a comprehensive understanding of industrial electrical and hydraulic systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks 2010+ to produce detailed engineered drawings for production and provide inside and outside support as required, is an asset. Must have the ability to read architectural drawings to determine equipment requirements. Multilingual communication skills (English, French, Spanish) would be an asset. A competitive salary will be offered based on relevant experience and qualifications. Qualified applicants please send resumes to eng.design.job@gmail.com General Help General Help Technical/ Skilled Trades Technical/ Skilled Trades Technical/ Skilled Trades LEONARD, Fay Winnifred 1933 - 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Fay (MacDonald) Leonard announce her peaceful passing at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, September 29, 2019. It was a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, one that she contended with tenacity, dignity and perseverance. Fay is survived by and fiercely loved by her devoted husband of 32 years, Eugene Leonard. She was cherished mother to Leslie (Christopher) Cuddy and Michael Luke. Loved deeply by her grandchildren Maggie, Jack and Sam. Predeceased, in 1977, by her first husband Brian Luke, Leslie and Michael’s father. Fay will be greatly missed by her sister Joan Quinn. Loved dearly by cousins and extended family from Haliburton, nieces, Vicki and Cindy, nephews, Scott and Ryan. Sincerely loved by stepson David (Sibel) grandchildren Alice, Jacob and Sean; stepdaughter Linda, grandchild Kaitlynd, great-grandchild Elora; stepdaughter Sandra, grandchildren Derek and Michael, great-grandchild Evan; stepson Paul (Norma) grandchildren James and Nick, great-grandchild Dominic; stepdaughter Kathryn (deceased), grandchildren Christine and Kimberly, great-grandchildren Ethan and Daniel; stepdaughter Ruth (estranged), grandchildren Tyler, Keegan and Riley. Fay, retired General Motors employee, will be remembered fondly by many treasured lifelong friends and family members. Fay’s family would like to thank the supportive care team on the 4th floor F wing at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. We will forever cherish the compassion, care and kindness shown by all staff in this unit. Dr. Martin, Dr. Vieira, nurses, LoriAnne, Anita, Karen, Jody, Maggie x2, Denise, Diane, Brianna, Connie and Swags - you truly made a difficult situation easier - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Private Interment - Mount Lawn Cemetery - Saturday, November 2nd, 1 p.m. Celebration of Fay’s Life will take place on Sunday, November 3rd, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., at Nice Bistro, 117 Brock St. N., Whitby, ON. Family and friends are invited to share in the celebration open house, drop in for refreshments, memories and reminiscing. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make a donation in memory of Fay to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto or to the Canadian Cancer Society. LAMSWOOD, Wayne October 11, 1942 - October 4, 2019 It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved Wayne, who passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Lorraine, of 31 years, and his precious fur baby, Kira. Survived by loving brother Calvin (Joan), stepchildren Mike (Tammy), Kathy (Ian) and Michelle, nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and many adoring nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his cherished parents, Flora and Gordon, and brothers Reg (Ada), George, and Kenneth. Wayne is remembered as a deeply devoted friend with a generous heart. He was a die-hard Newfie, who found his home away from home in Ontario where his community circle is wide. Retired employee of the TTC and long-time member of the Ajax Legion, Wayne will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation to be held at the Accettone Funeral Home in Ajax (384 Finley Avenue) on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Agnes Pratt Home Foundation to keep Wayne’s generous and kind-hearted spirit alive. 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The Chameleons play The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. The Chameleons take the stage at The Edge Lounge. DJ Ray between sets. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Your New Neighbours at The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 1:30 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Your New Neighbours take the stage at The Edge Lounge. DJ Ray between sets. 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, bayridges- branch606@gmail.com COST: End off your week- end with some karaoke at Picker- ing 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! 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Cancer Support Group (TLC)- Bayfair Baptist Church: THURS- DAYS 7-9pm bi-wkly WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Road, Pickering CONTACT: Bayfair Baptist Church, 905-839-4621, info@bayfairbap- tistchurch.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, OCTOBER 18 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@openstudioartcafe.com, http://openstudioartcafe.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. 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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 An- drews, 905-686-2661 Newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Sessions occur weekly on Mon- days starting Monday, Sept. 16 until Monday, Dec. 2. Planting tulips for spring 2020 (4-7 yrs.) WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 4:45 p.m WHERE: George Ashe Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering CONTACT: Pickering Public Library, (905) 831-6265, http://picnet.org COST: Learn why Canada plants tulip bulbs each year and help us add them to our garden! Registration is required. Visit picnet.org, call, or visit the Library. 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Not only has that dedication paid off for him, but also for Jack Oldman, who has gone from be- ing his protege to a good friend over the past few years. Renzetti and Oldman, both Pickering residents and products of the West Durham Rockmen, were key to the success of their Team Ontario clubs this summer, as draw men for the national champion under-18 and under-15 field teams, respectively. It was the third straight year that Renzetti has won the nation- al title, and this year he served as captain - an honour that was rec- ognized by the pilot during his flight to British Columbia for the tournament. For Oldman, it was a first, and he credits Renzetti for helping to make it happen. "I think he helped me a lot just PICKERING LACROSSE PLAYERS DRAWING UP A SUCCESS PLAN BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com See PICKERING,page 2 Pickering lacrosse players Jack Oldman and Lucas Renzetti won national field lacrosse championships with the U15 and U18 teams, respectively. 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The 30,000-square- foot facility has five and 10- pin bowling, an arcade, a large indoor playground, go-karts, bumper cars and rides. In addition to roller skating, the expansion is set to include laser tag and a rebuilt indoor play- ground with double the ca- pacity. "There is more competi- tion now and people have the expectation of being able to do more," England said. Work on the expansion will start in January 2020, and the roller rink is expec- ted to open by December 2020. "In some ways, it's a throwback," England said. However, he thinks that roller skating is timely in a way, because families are becoming increasingly in- terested in active, screen- free activities. "I guess what's old is new again," he said. Until recently, Coa- chlite Roller Gardens in downtown Oshawa was the last roller rink left in Dur- ham. It closed in August after owner Heino Themann de- cided it was time to retire and travel. NEB's Fun World first opened in the 1930s and has existed in various locations in Oshawa; it has been in England's family since 1957. DURHAM IS GOING TO HAVE A ROLLER SKATING RINK AGAIN JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com BUSINESS Tom England, owner of NEBs Fun World in Oshawa, has announced plans to add a roller skating rink as part of an expansion project. Durham currently doesn't have a roller rink after Coachlite Roller Garden closed in August. The NEBs expansion will also include laser tag and a rebuilt indoor playground with double the capacity of the current one. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar NEB'S FUN WORLD Address: 1300 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa Phone:905-723-2631 Website: www.nebsfunworld.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/ nebsfunworld 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 NewsMedia Canada Médiasd’Info Canada Newspapersmatter.Nowmorethanever. NationalNewspaperWeek2019. FACT- CHECKING THEWORLD SINCEIT WASFLAT. 5 | 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Help the University of Guelph improve hearing healthcare across Canada. Connect Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing. Study Parameters The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from one-on-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization. Why Participate? It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In this study you’ll be playing an important part in determining the key factors around identifying hearing loss and what influences the decision to seek treatment. Participants will be significantly adding to growing knowledge surrounding hearing loss. *Wingfield,A.,Tun,P.A.,&McCoy,S.L.(2005).HearingLossinOlderAdulthood:WhatItIsandHowItInteractsWithCognitivePerformance.CurrentDirectionsinPsychologicalScience,14(3),144–148.†Studyparticipantsmustbeover50yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids.Nofeesandnopurchasenecessary.RegisteredundertheCollegeofSpeechandHearingHealthProfessionalsofBC.VAC,WCBaccepted.1.Cruickshanks,K.L.,Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E. K.,Klein,R,Mares-Perlman,J.A.,&Nondahl,D.M.(1998).PrevalenceofHearingLossinOlderAdultsinBeaverDam,Wisconsin:TheEpidemiologyofHearingLossStudy.Am.J.Epidemiol.148(9),879-886.2.NationalInstitutesofHealth.(2010). You can register to be part of this groundbreaking new hearing study by calling 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study Commuters driving on Audley Road in Ajax between Rossland and Taunton Roads on Thursday, September 26th, were surprised to see a group of Ajax Rotarians cleaning up the side of the road and ditches during the Rotary Club of Ajax’s twice-yearly Audley Road clean-up. That portion of Audley Road is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ajax in the Town’s Adopt-A-Road program. Showing-off their hard work are Ajax Rotarians, Bruce Green, Past-President and fellow Ajax Rotarian and News Advertiser Sales Rep, Paul Taalman. Other Ajax Rotarians who participated in the clean-up were: Donna Bright, Stephen Barg, Randy Sleman, Lon Harnish and Warren Hurren. To find out more about how you too can serve your community or to become a member, visit www.ajaxrotary.org. Advertisement SWINGING ON A SUMMER-LIKE DAY Cameron Clarke, 2, played on the swings at the Rotary Park playground in Ajax on Oct. 1. The autumn day produced summer-like temperatures in the high 20C. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar COMMUNITY 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 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 | 6 ALL YOU CAN EAT www.makimono.ca READERS’ CHOICE AWARD Diamond 2018 PICKERING 1790 Liverpool Rd. (Just North of Hwy. 401) Pickering ON L1V 1V9 905.831.0335 AJAX 60 Kingston Road E. (Just East of Harwood Ave.) RioCan Durham Ctr. 905.427.2726 DURHAM - With a new school year underway, Durham's Catholic school board is reminding stu- dents with Indigenous an- cestry to self-identify. "You don't need to have any sort of verification," says Melanie O'Neill, In- digenous education advis- er with the Durham Catho- lic District School Board. And, you don't need to be "fully" Indigenous, ei- ther. "Even if you have one ounce of Indigenous in you, you are Indigenous," she says. The Catholic board cur- rently has about 220 stu- dents who have voluntari- ly self-identified. Officials say doing so helps the school board to plan programming that supports First Nations, Mé- tis and Inuit cultures - and to connect Indigenous stu- dents and their families with community resources. O'Neill says offering that connection is impor- tant for those who don't have a sense of Indigenous community here in Dur- ham. "Only about 20 per cent of the population actually live on a reserve," she notes. "Finding that cul- tural connection in the community in an urban centre is quite difficult." Parents and guardians of students under age 18, or students 18 and older, can self-identify by completing an online form. "I decided to self-identi- fy as an Indigenous stu- dent because I wanted to learn a bit more, and I thought, (by) self-identify- ing to teachers and to oth- er staff, that maybe they would be able to explain a little bit more in class about Indigenous history ... so I could learn a little bit more about myself," says Noah Clouthier, a Grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic Secondary School. The Catholic board re- cently launched a quarter- ly newsletter on its Indige- nous initiatives. Upcoming events in- clude Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, Indigenous Aware- ness Month in October and Treaty Week in November. NEWS 'EVEN IF YOU HAVE ONE OUNCE OF INDIGENOUS IN YOU' JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Oneida Smith tapped out a song on a drum as Durham Catholic District School Board students attended the board's first Student Summit on Indigenous Education at the Pope Francis Centre in Oshawa on April 23, 2019. Jason Liebregts / Metroland DURHAM - As local stu- dent Alandra McNutt heads back to university this fall, she can expect a few surprised looks when she answers the question "what did you do this sum- mer?" The Whitby native just got back from spending five weeks on a remote Greek island, sifting through an- cient child remains. "It was pretty amazing," she says. McNutt, 21, is a fourth- year archeology student at Trent University and was the only student from On- tario to to participate in this year's bioarchaeologi- cal field school on the is- land of Astypalaia. It's home to the largest ancient children's ceme- tery in the world. The field school is run by Dr. Simon Hillson, a pro- fessor with University Col- lege London. Students from around the world have the chance to work at the Kylindra cemetery site, learning how to excavate, conserve and catalogue the remains of young children and in- fants. "Most of the children were buried in pots," McNutt explains. "The pots all collapsed and are filled in with dirt and rocks. We had to carefully clean all of that out to uncover the bones." Students learn to identi- fy even the tiniest elements of child remains "such as ear ossicles or the early- stage developing decidu- ous teeth" according to the school's website. The cemetery has more than 3,400 burials, which date from 750 BC to 100 AD. It is rare to find such large groups of child buri- als on their own - research- ers don't know why so many young children were buried at the Kylindra site. After students at the field school uncover bones, they are tasked with clean- ing, documenting and pre- serving them for storage. "Getting this practical experience was so interest- ing, it was my first time ac- tually doing archeology work," McNutt says. "I found out how meticulous it is." While she had taken an osteology course at school, it mostly dealt with adult remains. McNutt says the chance to work with chil- dren's bones was both unique and fascinating. The field school takes applications each year in the spring. More than 135 students have taken part since 2010. DURHAM STUDENT UNCOVERED ANCIENT CHILD REMAINS ON REMOTE ISLAND JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Alandra McNutt Courtesy Alandra McNutt COMMUNITY ISLAND OF ASTYPALAIA HOME TO WORLD'S LARGEST ANCIENT CHILDREN'S CEMETERY LeaseBusters.com is the largest vehicle lease marketplace in Canada. We’ll unlock you from your vehicle lease commitment... save time, early termination fees and penalties. Call now for a free consultation 1-888-357-2678 or visit us at www.LeaseBusters.com BU S T OU T. DO N’T LET YOUR VEH I CLE LEASE C HAI N YOU DOWN. LeaseBusters.com is the largest vehicle lease marketplace in Canada. We’ll unlock you from your vehicle lease commitment... save time, early termination fees and penalties. 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Jason Liebregts/Torstar COMMUNITY The Ajax Public Library is offering up a pre-Halloween treat with Hotel Transylvania for its FRIDAY FAMILY FLICKS at the main branch on Friday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a human boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy a sweet treat! All ages. Drop-in. It's OPEN MIC NITE at OpenStudio Art Cafe in Pickering at 617 Liverpool Rd. on Oct. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. $5 - admission $2 - open mic musicians. Sing, sing a song at FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa, on Oct. 11 starting at 8 p.m. Be a star or the night by picking your favourite songs to sing. 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