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C O M / H O L I D A Y E V E N T S DURHAM - For Ajax resident Susan Clarke, her history of frus- tration and frazzled nerves while commuting from Durham Region to her workplace in Mississauga came to a head just over a month ago. After five years of the weekday grind of revving up her late-mod- el Mazda at her Ajax home to complete the drive to her work- place in the Hurontario Street and Steeles Avenue area near the Mississauga/Brampton border in the morning, and then back to Ajax in the evening, she reached a painful yet necessary conclu- sion: her sense of well-being - not to mention her pocketbook - was taking a beating and she needed to make a change. She opted to rent a room from a friend for $500 per month dur- ing the week, which is a mere 10 minutes from her position as a sales manager at a retirement residence in Brampton. While DURHAM IN 2040: TRAFFIC, TRANSIT AND COMMUTING See OFFICIALS, page 18 AL RIVETT arivett@durhamregion.com Susan Clarke made the decision to rent a room in Mississauga, much closer to where she works, instead of commuting to and from her Ajax home mostly due to a too-long commute on the 401 and a commute on the 407 that proved too costly. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day, and children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. However, individual needs vary. Large 2-Topping Pizza Cals 240-330 per slice , 8 slices LARGE 2-TOPPING PIZZA opping Pizza slices per slice , 8 Cals 240-330 $999$999$999 DURHAM - Over the coming months, the Dur- ham District School Board is aiming to train every one of its kindergarten teach- ers in anti-black racism. It's a new initiative for the board and one of the recommendations found in the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success released in 2018. Training started in June, and so far, about a quarter of the board's 350 kindergarten teachers have completed the work- shop. The training is not man- datory, but the school board is "strongly encour- aging" all kindergarten teachers to do it, as well as the early childhood educa- tors who work alongside them. When the DDSB did its first-ever staff census in 2017 the data showed 89 per cent of employees are white. "We all have biases - that's something that we all live with," says Jacqui Steer, equity executive co- ordinator for the DDSB. "We may be unaware of how we're perceiving someone from a particular race or a particular culture." When it comes to teach- ers, she says, bias can be subtle, showing up in tone of voice or body language. Sherrilyn Palin- McCready has been teach- ing with the DDSB for 12 years and is currently a kindergarten teacher at West Lynde Public School in Whitby. She say the training was some of the best she's ever had. "It just made me open my eyes even further," she says. "It just helped me - as a white teacher, with a class of many different cultural backgrounds - it helped me look at children from a dif- ferent lens." For example, Palin- McCready says she now looks more critically at the books in her classroom to make sure there aren't any that contain stereotypes about black people or por- tray black culture in a neg- ative light. Michele Liverpool, a kindergarten teacher at Village Union Public School in Oshawa says it's "very, very important" for teachers to check their bi- ases. "The things we say, the things we read, how we look at our children when we're thinking about who goes to the office. Why are we sending that child to the office?" she says as exam- ples. "Our lessons that we put out to the kids. Who we study - who we're not study- ing. Our bias really gets in the way of how we teach."The DDSB's anti- black racism training cov- ers the history of black peo- ple in Canada and address- es concepts such as white privilege and how anti- black racism presents itself in the education system and in public institutions such as the child welfare system. The new executive di- rector at the Durham Chil- dren's Aid Society recently spoke out about confront- ing "hard truths" about the over-representation of black children in the child welfare system. At a recent school board meeting, DDSB staff shared teacher feedback about the new training, including a comment from one partici- pant who said they have "al- ways found the term 'white privilege' so annoying," but felt "more open to the mes- sage" after doing the work- shop. The DDSB will soon be expanding the training to Grade 8 teachers, special- education resource teach- ers and guidance teachers. Anti-black racism train- ing is among a long list of actions suggested in the board's Compendium of Ac- tion for Black Student Suc- cess. The three-year plan also recommends "intentional" hiring of black educators, moving beyond Black His- tory Month to ensure "Af- rocentric" curriculum is part of classroom practices, supporting high school black studies courses and conducting school climate surveys that include ques- tions about anti-black rac- ism. Many of the recom- mended actions are already underway. The board has quadru- pled the number of black studies courses being of- fered and created an Equi- table Leadership Program to help more Indigenous and racial minority candi- dates advance into princi- pal and vice-principal roles. Palin-McCready says one of the best parts about the anti-black racism train- ing was being able to ask questions in a non-judg- mental setting - she says it can be daunting to ask questions about race, for fear of offending someone. "Because I'm not some- body who's lived this life, I'm not an expert. I can read all the books in the world, but until I get those opin- ions by people who are liv- ing as a black woman or a black man and have grown up in the school system, I really don't know," she says. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING ALL KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN ANTI-BLACK RACISM JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS 'WE ALL HAVE BIASES' SAYS DDSB EQUITY EXPERT DOCKET: LEA_052614_A Leasebusters - BUSTOUT GREEN Dimen: 5.145”w x 5.71” DON’T LET YOUR VEHICLE LEASE CHAIN YOU DOWN . BUST OUT. 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 9 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. DURHAM - Durham's Catholic school board has a new director of education. Tracy Barill has been appointed director of edu- cation and secretary-trea- surer of the board, effective Jan. 1. She replaces retiring di- rector of education Anne O'Brien. "I believe that children learn most effectively when they feel loved, safe, included and inspired," Ba- rill says. "As director of ed- ucation, it will be my living vocation to ensure that to- gether with our parents and parishes, we provide each student with a faith- based learning environ- ment where they can fully develop their God-given talents in service of our world." Barill has been a super- intendent with the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board since 2008. Earlier in her career, she was a vice-principal at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School and Holy Redeemer Catholic School, as well as principal at St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School. She is also a lector at Ho- ly Cross Catholic Church in Oshawa. DURHAM'S CATHOLIC BOARD HAS A NEW DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Tracy Barill Durham Catholic District School Board photo NEWS VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO READ CURRENT AND PAST INVESTIGATIONS Don’t be a LitterBug! Please keep our community clean. 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m It was a little after 10 p.m. on a wintry Sunday night in 2018 when a Mazda 3 with three young men in- side pulled into the parking lot of an apartment com- plex on Oxford Street in south Oshawa. Almost as soon as the Mazda 3 arrived, another car pulled up to the curb. A man got out, walked to- ward the car, then raised his gun and started shoot- ing. At least 10 shots were fired, several of them strik- ing the Mazda, shattering its windows and punctur- ing the passenger side doors. A bullet struck a van nearby, while another streaked across the park- ing lot and shattered a glass door in the building's lobby. Still another round, per- haps by way of ricochet, pierced the window of a teenage girl's bedroom on the fifth floor. Two men inside the car - Courtney Browne-Charles, 22, who was in the back- seat, and another 22-year- old man from Ajax, in the passenger seat - were struck, while the driver es- caped injury. The injured men were rushed to hospital, where Browne-Charles was pro- nounced dead. He left be- hind an extended family that included several sib- lings and their families as well as aunts, uncles, cous- ins and friends, according to an obituary published a few days after the shoot- ings. The other man sur- vived, but was left paraple- gic as a result of his inju- ries. The shooter escaped in the vehicle he'd arrived in. To this date no arrests have been made in the Jan. 28, 2018 shootings. The incident bears the hallmarks of an ambush, said Durham regional po- lice homicide Det. Erik Mamers. "They arrived only mo- ments before they were shot," Mamers said. "Im- mediately after they parked, a suspect ap- proached on foot and fired shots at the vehicle." Cops, responding to a flood of 911 calls, arrived to find residents of the build- ing had rushed out to lend assistance to the shooting victims. The driver of the Mazda, who had fled when the shooting started, was located nearby and co-op- erated with investigators, but provided no informa- tion that would identify the shooter. "He provided a descrip- tion of what happened. Whether or not he knew the shooter, we can't veri- fy," said Mamers. "It was a very fast inci- dent," the detective added. "It is plausible he wouldn't have been able to identify the (shooter) even if he knew him." Residents of the build- ing, at 885 Oxford St., were canvassed, and provided cops with what informa- tion they could. But the cir- cumstances of the shooting - on a gloomy night, in a part of the lot that was not well-lit - didn't allow for a clear suspect description. Following the incident there was speculation that the shooting was drug-re- lated, but police have not concluded that's the case, Mamers said. No guns were found in the Mazda that carried the victims, he said. "I don't think we can say definitively," he said. "We know they were there to meet somebody, but we have no evidence they were there for nefarious rea- sons." Whatever the reason for the meeting, one conclu- sion is safe to make, said Mamers: "It appeared to be a setup." Following the incident, police received some infor- mation from callers to the Crime Stoppers tip line. "Everything was within the first couple of weeks," Mamers said. After that, the tips dried up. Investigators believe there are people with more information who may be reluctant to come forward because they fear retribu- tion. "I believe there are per- sons who have not been forthright with what they know," Mamers said. "And we understand the difficul- ties and dangers they may perceive." Still, the detective hopes that someone will resolve to do the right thing and step up with information. "The judicial system has processes in place to help protect witnesses and peo- ple involved in investiga- tions," he said. "We take that seriously." Anyone with informa- tion is asked to contact Durham police. Mamers can be reached at 905-579- 1520, ext. 5247. The Crime Stoppers number is 1-800- 222-8477. ONTARIO COLD CASE: BULLETS FLEW DURING FATAL PARKING LOT AMBUSH One man is dead and another is in serious condition after a double shooting in Oshawa Sunday night. The shooting took place at 885 Oxford St. at around 10:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Police responding to the scene found two men suffering gun shot wounds. One man died, the other is in serious condition. A funeral will be held this weekend for 22-year-old Courtney Browne-Charles. He was Durham's second homicide victim in 2018. Colin Williamson photo JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com CRIME 'THEY ARRIVED ONLY MOMENTS BEFORE THEY WERE SHOT' Submitted Photo Ron Pietroniro/Metroland Ron Pietroniro/Metroland Ron Pietroniro/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 A 33-year-old Whitby man h as been arrested and charged with human trafficking offenc- es involving a 16-year-old girl. D urham Regional Police re- p ort the girl told them she was recruited and forced to work in the sex trade in the GTA. After a six-month-long inves- tigation a man was arrested Dec. 16 at a traffic stop in Whit- by. Charged with procuring per- s on under 18 years, trafficking i n person under 18 years, mate- rial benefit from sexual services u nder 18 years, and material b enefit trafficking person un- d er 18 years is Kimel Beckford, 33, of Northview Avenue in Whitby. Beckford was held for a b ail hearing. Investigators have released h is photo to find out if there are further victims. Anyone with new informa- tion is asked to contact Detec- tive Constable Chapman of the Human Trafficking Unit at 1- 888-579-1520 ext. 5604. Anonymous information can b e sent to Durham Regional Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 o r online at www.durhamre- gionalcrimestopers.ca and tip- s ters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward. DURHAM MAN, 33, CHARGED WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com CRIME Kimel Beckford, 33, of Northview Drive in Whitby, faces multiple human trafficking charges. 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Telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Industry Canada. Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act,including zoning by-laws, does not apply to these facilities. The City of Pickering is participating in land-use consultation pursuant to Issue 5 of Industry Canada’s CPC 2-0-03. In the case of a dispute between the proponent and the City, a final decision will be made by Industry Canada. If you have any questions or comments please direct them to the Region’s project manager, at the address indicated below by January 20, 2020. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy 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. For questions, please contact the following staff member from the Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department: 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 Works Department December 10, 2019 Public Notice If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2233 www.facebook.com/RegionOfDurham www.twitter.com/RegionOfDurham Marek Krynski, P.Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Environmental Services Design 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Email: Marek.Krynski@Durham.ca Phone: 905-668-4113 ext. 3471 Felix Chau Planner 1 City of Pickering City Development Department 1 The Esplanade S Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Email: fchau@pickering.ca Phone: 905-420-4660 ext. 2220 Kips Flamin Burgers' owner Carmen Kolandjian held a fundraising day for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South West Durham on Dec. 14. Proceeds from food purchases as well as from a raffle draw were donated to the organization. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar KIPS FLAMIN BURGERS DONATES TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 2019 was another ban- ner year for Pickering. Whether it was breaking ground on Kubota Cana- da's new 50-acre 565,000- square-foot campus, host- ing our first Christmas Marketplace, unveiling the renamed Chestnut Hill De- velopments Recreation Complex, announcing the City Centre redevelopment project or sharing a viral moment with global super- star, Drake, it was definite- ly a very successful and memorable year. You may be wondering how we're going to top that in 2020? I can assure you that this upcoming year will bring a wealth of prom- ise, progress and excite- ment. Namely, the Picker- ing Casino Resort at Dur- ham Live will open in March, followed by its ho- tel and a 2,500-seat perfor- mance venue later in the year, while also creating 2,500 new jobs. Upon full build out, this entertain- ment and tourism destina- tion has the potential to be- come one of Ontario's top five attractions. The City Centre redevel- opment project is under- way. This partnership with Cushman and Wakefield and Pickering Town Cen- tre will help create a brand- new, vibrant, urban and walkable downtown, which will see the creation of a new arts centre, senior and youth centre, and cen- tral library. There will also be new condominium buildings and an apart- ment rental tower, which will provide more opportu- nities for residents to live in this burgeoning district. Combined, they will intro- duce a never-before-seen energy and vibe to Picker- ing. The airport file will once again be a focal point of discussion in 2020. As you are aware, Pickering and the Region of Durham, along with the majority of its municipalities, have en- dorsed the airport. The airport represents an unequalled opportunity to create tens of thousands of new jobs close to home. At this time, we are await- ing the release of the feder- ally-funded KPMG Needs Assessment Study, which will outline its recommen- dations. With all of these exciting projects and initiatives in progress, please remember that my door is always open. You can reach out to me at 905-420-4600 or via email at mayor@pickering.ca. I hope 2020 is off to a great start for you, and I wish you and your family con- tinued health, happiness and prosperity. - Dave Ryan is the may- or of the City of Pickering OPINION PROMISE, PROGRESS AND EXCITEMENT FOR PICKERING IN 2020 HOW WILL PICKERING TOP THE SUCCESS OF 2019? MAYOR DAVE RYAN EXPLAINS. DAVE RYAN Column 15 | 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Don't let the flu ruin your holidays! As the chief and medi- cal director of quality and patient experience and in- fection control at Lake- ridge Health, I see, first- hand, the strain that the influenza (flu) season has on the population and on our busy emergency de- partments. We are already seeing patients with the flu at our hospitals and, with this year's flu season antici- pated to peak in the next few weeks, we will see more people with the flu over the winter months. There is still time to get your flu shot - and help to keep you and your family healthy this winter sea- son. Anyone can get sick from the flu. If you have the flu, you can spread it to others, particularly to your family members and co-workers, even if you do not feel sick. The flu vaccine is the easiest and most effective way to prevent the flu and protect other people from potential serious illness. The benefits of the flu vaccination are clear: It reduces hospitalizations and deaths related to in- fluenza. It is safe for those six months of age and older, including pregnant wom- en and nursing mothers. The flu shot cannot give you the flu. Minor side effects may include soreness at the in- jection site and, occasion- ally, headache, low-grade fever or muscle aches. Se- rious side effects such as anaphylaxis are very rare. The flu shot is free and available at your physi- cian's office, local public health unit, pharmacies and some workplaces. Some people with the flu will get better on their own, without medical at- tention. However, if you may be at risk of complica- tions, visit your family physician or an urgent care or walk-in clinic, if you suspect you have the flu. Early treatment with antiviral medication, for example Tamiflu, may shorten the duration of symptoms and lower the risk of complications of the flu. PREPARING IN ADVANCE One of the ways you can prepare in advance is to know your family physi- cian's or clinic's hours of operation, and knowing where urgent care or walk-in-clinics are in your area can also help you find the right care when you need it. For a list of urgent care and walk-in clinics in Dur- ham Region, go to https:// www.lakeridge- health.on.ca/en/ourser- vices/emergency-and-ur- gent-care-options-.asp. Calling Telehealth 1-866- 797-0000 can also help you to determine what type of care you need. Unless you are very sick, it is often best to avoid the emergency de- partment. But, at any time, if anyone is experi- encing a high fever (103 de- grees Fahrenheit or 39.4 degrees Celsius or high- er), has difficulty breath- ing, chest pain or abdomi- nal pain, sudden dizzi- ness, confusion or severe vomiting - visit the emer- gency department. For more information on protecting yourself from the flu, view this brief video series: Flu Facts with Dr. Dan Dr. Dan Ricciuto, MD, FRCPC, Infectious Dis- eases physician, Chief and Medical Director, Quality and Patient Experience and Physician Lead In- fection Prevention and Control, and Antimicrobi- al Stewardship at Lake- ridge Health. OPINIONDON'T LET THE FLU RUIN YOUR HOLIDAYS! COLUMNIST DR. DAN RICCIUTO WRITES ABOUT BENEFITS OF THE FLU SHOT DAN RICCIUTO Column The holidays are get- ting ever closer. I'm sure, like me, you've been spending a lot of time trek- king through the cold to buy gifts for your loved ones (and maybe an occa- sional hot chocolate for yourself). Travelling around our great community, and to- and-from other areas of the GTHA, it's never been clearer to me how impor- tant transit is for the peo- ple of Pickering-Uxbridge and the long-term success of our community within Ontario. That's why I'm excited about the investments the provincial government has been making in transit in Durham region and throughout our province. Whether it's repairing highways or expanding subways, the coming years will see our commu- nity better connected and our economic potential unlocked. We'll see quicker com- mutes and less gridlock - letting us all spend less time in transit and more time with those who mat- ter most. In Durham Region, the provincial government is working to cut gridlock and improve the public transit commuters rely on every day. That means less time after work stuck behind the wheel or on a crowded train and more time at home with your family. It means businesses can more easily get goods to market and our commu- nity can take advantage of opportunities across the GTHA. The government has al- so invested in the high- ways that connect our community to those across Durham Region and Ontario. Repairs for Highway 401 in Pickering are help- ing improve road safety, and the opening of anoth- er north/south connec- tion from the 407 to the 401 is helping people get where they're going faster. On rail, we're able to get to and from work quicker and more comfortably thanks to additional coaches and expanded ser- vice to the GO Transit Lakeshore East Line. This means more choice and shorter wait times for you. And thanks to early in- vestments, getting from the train to the heart of downtown has never been easier thanks to invest- ment in the pedestrian bridge to span Highway 401 from Pickering GO Sta- tion to Pickering Town Centre. Whether it's on foot, public transit, or car, the ways we move around our community and connect to other parts of the GTHA and Ontario are improv- ing, thanks to these im- portant investments by the provincial govern- ment. In 2020 we will all bene- f it from a more connected community and province. This holiday season make sure to connect to those who matter most: Our families, friends, and loved one. And, as always, make sure to stay warm and have fun. From me and my family to you and yours, Happy Holidays and Hap- py New Year! -Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy is also the president of the treasury board INVESTING MORE IN DURHAM HIGHWAYS, TRANSIT SYSTEM PICKERING-UXBRIDGE MPP PETER BETHLENFALVY SAYS RELIABLE TRANSIT KEY TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF COMMUNITIES PETER BETHLENFALVY Column Don’t be a LitterBug! Please keep our community clean. 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 CLARINGTON - Every year, hundreds of Durham families make a holiday tra- dition of visiting Bowman- ville's Old Scugog Road to take in the stunning street of holiday decorations. The display is dazzling from the front seat of the slow-driving vehicle, but the twinkling Christmas lights truly shine through the eyes of the little people strapped into the back seat. So grab a hot chocolate (sippy cup optional) and buckle into a booster seat, This Week is taking read- ers on a children's guided tour of the Old Scugog Road Christmas lights. The expert guides for this tour are the Claring- ton This Week reporter's children - eight-year-old Mackenzie (a.k.a. Kenzie), five-year-old Malcolm and three-year-old Matilda Mae (a.k.a. Tillie). On an early December evening, the minivan turned south from Taun- ton Road onto Old Scugog Road. We weaved through several minutes of sus- pense-building darkness with the holiday glow growing ever brighter. Just when it seems the over-excited tour guides can't wait a minute longer, we reach the promised Christmas fun. "I love going in here," Malcolm said as we turn in- to the first court. 1: CANDY CANE LANE - BUTTERY COURT "Ohhh, look a candy cane house," said Malcolm. "Mommy, I haven't tried a candy cane ever before. I want to try it," complained Tillie. "But not glowing candy canes," advises Malcolm. Parental side note: I feel this complaint can't be true. Tillie is the third child in a chaotic, sugar-accept- ing household. She must have tried a candy cane last Christmas ... didn't she? 2: FROSTY AND FESTIVE - CRAIG COURT Tillie points to a bright house with a big glowing star high above two windows. "I love that one. That one is the best one," she said, and would go on to find several more "best" houses through the drive. Kenzie points to a house that looks like Frosty the Snowman's, lit up with blue lights and has a large rainbow coloured tree in front. "I like the blow-up snow- man," said Kenzie. 3: THE NORTH POLE - GLENELGE COURT The kids are fascinated by a home with a large San- ta's Rink across the lawn, complete with a score- board for a Naughty Team and a Nice Team. Then a house with bright blue lights and glow- ing icicles caught Kenzie's eye. "Ohhh that looks just like a North Pole (work) shop in a fairy tale book," said Kenzie. 4: SANTA CLAUS COURT - MARYLEAH COURT "Look at all the Santa Clauses! That one waves," said Kenzie. "He waved at us!" said Tillie. "Hi Santa! Santa Claus!" "I think this Santa Claus is real," said Malcolm. The kids decided to pre- tend to be asleep in their car seats to see if Santa will move again. "I think a real Santa is waiting for us to go to bed and put lots of chocolate candy canes in our stock- ing," Tillie decides. Perfectly-timed, the van radio starts playing Mari- lyn Monroe's Santa Baby as we loop around Santa Claus Court. "What? ... A baby San- ta?" asks Malcolm. 5: MERRY AND VERY BRIGHT - TAUNUS COURT "That one is the bright- est one. It has a TV! Can we watch the TV?" said Tillie. "That one is pink. That one's the brightest one I've ever seen." One home on Taunus Court acts almost as a bea- con for the whole Old Scu- gog Road Christmas lights display. Its search lights streak the sky and are vis- ible from the Highway 401. The trees drip with glim- mering icicles and a projec- tor turns the front of the large garage into a movie screen. The girls argue about whether the house flood lights are pink or purple, and finally can accept the suggestion that it has both. Malcolm is unconcerned about the colour, but badly wants to watch the movie. 6: CLASSIC COUNTRY CHRISTMAS - ANDELWOOD COURT Our next turn is the po- lar opposite (see what I did there?) to the previous viv- id display. This court is a step back in time ... or per- haps a step further into a country setting. "Oh it looks like Santa's house," said Kenzie point- ing to a log-house with large softly shimmering candy canes flanking the front entrance Malcolm notices the un- occupied sleigh on the front lawn. "Maybe the reindeer goes there with Santa and they can ride it," said Mal- colm. "That one has a bunch of nutcrackers," Tillie adds pointing to the house next door. 7: LOOP OF LIGHTS - OLD SCUGOG COURT "It's a family of rein- deer," Malcolm noticed on the lawn of one of the final homes in our tour. As we made a last loop around the south end of Old Scugog Road, the kids had finished their hot choc- olate and were getting tired. If they weren't al- lowed to watch a Christmas movie projected on the side of a garage, they wanted to go watch one at home. Like many kids in Dur- ham, these three have made this dazzling drive every Christmas of their young lives. Through their eyes, the lights on Old Scu- gog Road shine as if Santa's elves themselves decorated the neighbourhood. "I'm excited for when Santa comes," said Tillie. JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com COMMUNITY A CHILDREN'S GUIDE TO OLD SCUGOG ROAD'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Matilda, Mackenzie and Malcolm King rated the Christmas lights display on Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville on Dec. 4. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar STORY BEHIND THE STORY Wanting to find a new way to cover the traditional Christmas lights on Old Scugog Road, photographer Sabrina Byrnes hit the road with reporter Jennifer O'Meara and her three kids. O'Meara's husband was conscripted into driving so she could scribble notes furiously as the children commented on the over-the-top holiday decorations while Byrnes hopped in and out of the van to take photos. The children's reactions shaped the story. BUCKLE UP FOR HOT CHOCOLATE, CANDY CANE GRIEVANCES AND HOLIDAY CHAOS WITH 3 EXCITED YOUNG TOUR GUIDES 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 18 she's not altogether happy to be away from home dur- ing the week, she's content with the arrangement for now. "It's incredible the dif- ference now. It's 10 minutes from work. I don't have the commuting time and I'm not sitting in the car," said Clarke. "I had to go through physio for my neck and shoulders from all the driv- ing. It really does speak to your sense of well-being." When she factored in the costs of commuting, in- cluding the tolls charged by the privately-owned Hwy. 407 stretch from Pick- ering to Hamilton, and the wear and tear on her vehi- cle, she believes she comes out ahead in every conceiv- able way by renting in Mis- sissauga. "I'm sad I can't get back to my own home. I can (go home) if I want to sit in traf- fic for two hours or take the 407. When I did the math, it just didn't make sense (to do the commute)." Looking back on the past five years of commut- ing, Clarke admits that her foray into driving daily on the 401 from Ajax to Missis- sauga didn't last long, as it quickly became untenable. Although she tried leaving her home at alternate times to avoid the heaviest volumes of traffic moving west through Toronto, it al- ways led to being stuck in traffic, either going to work or en route to her home. "The problem now is it's nearly impossible to find a time when there is not traf- fic on the 401. I tried flexing my hours to find a time when there's less traffic, but I never did find it. I tried going in to work at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and I hit traffic all the time." She said fear was also a factor in finally abandon- ing the 401 as a viable means to get to Mississau- ga and home each week- day. "Honestly, using the 401 to get across the city (of To- ronto), I was just thankful to make it alive. Honest to God, I thought if I contin- ued to take the 401 that's where I would die one day." Clarke says taking the 407 for most of the past four years cut her commute time in half. However, the tolls - which she says in- creased every year she took the highway to her workplace - were getting to an unacceptable level fi- nancially. "The 407 is a beautiful commute. I loved every- thing about the 407 sincere- ly except for the cost. The commute for me was $32 a day one way. When you do the math and add it all up, not to mention the wear and tear on my car, I found that renting was a better al- ternative." Clarke said public tran- sit was also not feasible for her as it, too, would add too much time to her workday. "People said to me 'why don't you take public tran- sit?' Well, Ajax to Bramp- ton is two hours on public transit, so is that a better option?" she asked. Clarke is not alone in her level of frustration with the current state of commuting in Durham Re- gion. The current commut- ing dystopia has been building over the past 13 years. Durham residents, according to a Region of Durham discussion paper on transportation, have the longest average commute times in the GTA at 35 min- utes. For those taking pub- lic transit as their primary mode of transportation, it increases to 62.5 minutes. So, will commuting get better or worse for Dur- ham residents over the next 20 years? Three senior level officials in Durham Region involved with plan- ning, transportation and transit believe that com- muting will get better as Durham towns and cities begin to intensify develop- ment around transit NEWS The former Knob Hill Farms site in central Oshawa is one of four new GO stations proposed for the GO train east extension through to Bowmanville. Torstar file photo Continued from page 3 OFFICIALS BELIEVE THEY'RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO UNLOCK GRIDLOCK See -page 19 SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: DURHAM REGION EXPERIENCED EXPLOSIVE GROWTH DURING THE FIRST 20 YEARS OF THIS CENTURY. AS WE ENTER 2020, WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THE NEXT 20 YEARS OF GROWTH HAS IN STORE FOR THE REGION AND THE PEOPLE WHO CALL IT HOME. 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m points, as well as through more job creation within the region - meaning more people will work within Durham rather than com- mute to jobs outside the re- gion. The Region of Dur- ham projects 430,000 jobs in the region by 2041. "The growth is coming whether or not we're pre- pared. So we better be pre- pared. This is it, the last frontier," said Susan Sio- pis, the region's commis- sioner of works. Siopis said the region, in its transportation master plan, calls for a balanced, integrated network of roads and transit that will serve the needs of all Dur- ham residents in the fu- ture, which will hopefully lessen the reliance on cars. That includes a wider network of transit links, bi- cycle lanes, rapid transit corridors and GO train op- tions, including the pro- posed 19 kilometres of track that will extend the service from downtown Oshawa to Bowmanville, hopefully by 2024. "We all recognize that highways are integral, but so are roadways that accom- modate other things besides moving goods and cars. Ev- erything from pedestrians to those that want to use transit and to those who use mobility devices, but still cars too obviously. "We do have very limited east-west connections across the GTA, so we struggle with all the con- gestion. We are looking for all the things to not see con- gestion grow at the rate it's grown in the last 10 years to the point of it being a point of frustration every single day. We would like to back away from that," she said. Siopis said what com- muters probably won't see is widening of Hwy. 401 through Durham, unless it is for high-occupancy vehi- cle (HOV) lanes. "Hopefully it will be more like far more higher- order transit on our trans- portation routes. It will in- clude things like HOV lanes that will get more in- dividual vehicles off the road and more shared vehi- cles and more public trans- portation," she said. "If we're widening roads for more higher-order transit, then there is lots of support for that. There is probably not a lot of support for any more (lanes) for the use of more cars." Brian Bridgeman, the region's commissioner of planning and develop- ment, noted that with tran- sit and planning being so intertwined, future plan- ning will centre around the concept of transit-based de- velopment. "In terms of how we want to see that transition take place, we will be see- ing higher densities on the corridors that are well- served by transit. We're working together to see that the development that is coming forward is tran- sit-supportive." Bill Holmes, the manag- er of Durham Region Tran- sit, believes the strong growth of DRT will contin- ue into the future. He sees a service that continues to strive to be fast and reliable as a key ingredient in help- ing Durham residents get to and from work. "We're part of the solu- tion to a more livable city, so people won't have to be travelling as far and they won't have to rely on the automobile," he said. For example, the DRT's most utilized route - the 900 Pulse bus services on the Hwy. 2 corridor between downtown Oshawa and the University of Toronto Scar- borough campus - started out in 2013 with six million riders each year, and has now more than 11 million riders in 2019. Those num- bers, said Holmes, are ex- pected to grow. Siopis notes bus-only lanes through Ajax and Pickering that are part of the framework of the Pulse 900 service will be extended through Oshawa and Whit- by in the next seven years, which will result in a bet- ter, faster service. Holmes said DRT in- tends to rely heavily on technology in the future to keep riders informed, as well as to keep the service moving through city streets as quickly as possi- ble. "Technology is an en- abler. We're going to opti- mize it so the system can work together to keep the buses moving. That is a pri- ority on these corridors." Moreover, Holmes be- lieves that the service will be more environmentally friendly as the DRT transi- tions its fleet to an all-elec- tric platform. That transi- tion is expected to begin in earnest with eight electric buses to be purchased and operational by 2021 as a starting point down the road to zero emissions. All three Durham com- missioners agree that the proposed GO train exten- sion to Bowmanville and its four station stops are a 'crucial' component for fu- ture transit and for planned growth in Dur- ham. The preferred route is from the current Oshawa GO station to Thornton Corners through to a new downtown Oshawa station at the old Knob Hill Farms site, and then extending two more stops in Courtice and Bowmanville. "We're working well with Metrolinx now and we are optimistic we will find a solution that includes GO service on the north side of the 401 along the CP tracks. That's important for us. That will help region and city building around these new stations. We know these stations are magnets for activity, the kind of ac- tivity we've been talking about for TOD (transit-ori- ented development). Peo- ple can walk to what they need immediately to get on transit," said Bridgeman. The new Oshawa down- town GO station, once built, will serve as the new DRT hub, said Holmes. "It's critical that the Lakeshore extension be built to enable the new Oshawa central station, which will be a key transportation hub. Riders will be able to go anywhere in the region," he said. While Clarke is encour- aged that an interconnect- ed transit system in Dur- ham in the future will help alleviate the gridlock cur- rently gripping the region, she's not completely con- vinced. "I have watched (grid- lock) get to this point. This didn't happen overnight, it happened gradually. I don't know there was ever a plan in place to deal with infra- structure to support all the growth. Now, it's a game of catch up and how do we catch up? I guess that's the $1-million question," she said. NEWS Continued from page 18 Torstar file photo Top: A Durham Region Transit (DRT) Pulse bus travelling the new bus lanes on Kingston Road East in Ajax in this 2014 photo. The DRT Pulse service has the highest ridership on DRT routes and is expected to have much higher ridership in the future, says DRT manager William Holmes. New bus lanes are expected to be built through Oshawa and Whitby in the next seven years. And, a Pulse service along Simcoe Street in Oshawa is in the long-range plan. Above: Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit; Susan Siopis, Durham's Commissioner of Works; and Brian Bridgeman, Durham's Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, believe Durham residents' daily commute will get easier and faster in the next 20 years. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar STORY BEHIND THE STORY As we say move into 2020, Al Rivett wanted to explore what changes we may see over the next 20 years for Durham Region residents who must commute to work each day. 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 See store for details. www.furnituregalleries.caOSHAWA OSHAWA STOREWIDE SAVINGS FINAL WEEKEND-ENDS SUNDAY 5PM SHARP!! BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT!! 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 22 From festive light displays to holiday train rides, create lasting memories this season with our Ontario Holiday Event Guide.VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM/HOLIDAYEVENTS Ontario Holiday Event Guide The start of a new year and a new decade feels like the perfect time for a fresh start and to set new priori- ties. When you make a New Year's resolution, you likely first think about how much you exer- cise, what you eat or how much time you spend with your family. But when was the last time you made a resolution for your busi- ness? Let this be the new year that you put your business first! Here are some sugges- tions from the Ajax-Pick- ering Board of Trade for 2020 business resolutions. Build your network: at- tending a networking event or business forum might be outside of your comfort zone or may feel like something you don't have time for. However, these opportunities open the doors to new relation- ships, new customers and act as a forum to share ide- as and challenges. Like all things in business, plan ahead in order to get the most out of your network- ing. Learn something new: whether it be new govern- ment legislation, social media changes or other digital skills, your busi- ness will benefit from ex- panding your knowledge. Whether it's a lunch-hour learning session or a course at one of our local post-secondary schools, carve out time to grow your skill base. Drop what's not work- ing: setting goals and try- ing new things is impor- tant, but it's also impor- tant to recognize when that product or sales strat- e gy doesn't work. Don't sink your valuable time and energy into a losing proposition. Instead, spend time on things that are bringing you success or try something new. In 2020, the Ajax-Pick- ering Board of Trade aims to help our members to achieve their business goals. We will continue to host regular networking sessions. We have new and exciting learning oppor- tunities, like our upcom- ing women in business event and our social me- dia forum. The new year, 2020, also marks our 65th year and we will be cele- brating the businesses and people who helped to get our organization to where it is today and those who are working to make our business community stronger. I wish businesses in Ajax, Pickering and across Durham Region great success in the year ahead! Tracy Paterson is CEO of the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and the incoming 2020 presi- dent of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Council. WHAT'S YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? OPINION INCOMING APBOT PRESIDENT TRACY PATERSON OFFERS TIPS TO MAKE 2020 ONE OF BUSINESS GROWTH TRACY PATERSON Column We've compiled a 5 Great Ideas list of celebra- tions happening on New Year's Eve in Durham. Happy New Year! 1. The Whitby Lions Club is hosting its New Year's Dinner/Dance at the Shrine Club in Osha- wa on Dec. 31, starting at 6:30 p.m. All the details are in the event listing. 2. The New Year's Eve Celebration at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex promises a night of family fun on Dec. 31 be- ginning at 6:30 p.m., with the countdown at 9 p.m. 3. Ajax is also hosting a Family New Year's Eve party at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre on Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Plenty for families to do. Check the event listing for complete details. 4. Wanna rock in the new year? The Music Hall in Oshawa has New Year's Eve with I Mother Earth & Sven Gali on Dec. 31, start- ing at 8:30 p.m. with open- ing act The House Call. Re- fer to the event listing for details. 5. Ajax Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 will host a New Year's Eve par- ty with music by the Too Drunk to Fish band on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. 5 GREAT IDEAS TO RING IN 2020 IN DURHAM WHAT'S ON SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 23 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 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 , D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 | 24 Dear Alyson I'm sure my question is one you hear over and over again. I am having trouble regulating screen time with my 11-year-old son. He loves to play Mi- necraft and can play for hours on end if we don't intervene. I hate to rip him away from his chosen hobby, but I worry about how much is too much. I want to be able to set boundaries without cre- ating a fight. This is just not something we had to worry about when we were kids and its foreign territory to me! Any ad- vice? Charlotte Hi Charlotte, You are definitely not alone when it comes to this issue. In fact, proba- bly one of the most vexing questions for all parents today is how to handle screen time with their children.I believe this problem is bigger than just our children's rela- tionship to tech. This is a question for every human to ponder. In the digital age, all of us are confronted with the challenge of how to wrestle the biggest atten- tion-grabbing mecha- nism every invented. Our life is literally being drawn to screens filled with never-ending Face- book "likes", Snapchat pics, newsfeeds, tweets and more. Make no mis- take about it, the design of these interfaces have been cleverly researched to draw you in. It's a bil- lion-dollar industry de- signing pop-up boxes with images, sounds and actions that will activate your reward centre like a crack addict drawn to a pipe. So, don't blame your kid for loving his Mine- craft and the hissy fit he has when you ask him to step away from it. In- stead, have compassion for his human qualities and admit that you have a hard time not checking your emails too. That doesn't mean we don't have to create a par- enting strategy around it. We most certainly do. But, unless we under- stand the size of the mon- ster we are fighting we will misplace our anger on our children, believing they have some deficit of character. This is simply not true. Here are some guide- lines for moderating screen time, setting boundaries, and living with technology, across age groups. Under age 2: No screens. I know there will be times when your tot is totally fascinated with playing with your phone and captivated by some image or movie on a screen in an elevator or restaurant - but do your best. 3 to 8 years: Limits by time. For this age group, screens offer entertain- ment and educational val- ue. Parents can work with their youngsters to estab- lish reasonable time lim- its as well as the time of day for this activity. 9 years and older: At this age, we are getting in- to more ambiguous grounds where parents feel less confident. Now, the activities being per- formed through kid's screen are far more var- ied. Tweens and teens check the weather online so they can decide what to wear to school. They re- ceive e-transfers for baby- sitting money and order pizza online through an app. All of these activities are valid uses of their time. It's not all just In- stagram, snapchat and texting once kids have their own dedicated smart phone or web en- abled iPad, these daily digital activities are co- mingled with all their other daily activities. We have to teach our children how to integrate the use of technology into their life in ways that are healthy and represent a life well lived with inten- tionality. They need to de- velop the self-control to monitor and adjust their usage so they can balance their digital life without your supervision. Finally, we have to al- low our children to be stakeholders in the tech discussion. Allow them a say when creating new structures around screen time so that they can find the one that best helps them reach their goals. Imposing unilateral rules will only invite sneaking and cheating. Alyson Schafer is one of Canada's most notable parenting experts. She is a family therapist with a clinical practice in Toron- to and has penned three bestselling parenting books To read more arti- cles, visit alysonschafer- .com HOW DO I LIMIT MY SON'S SCREEN TIME? ASK ALYSON OPINION THIS IS A QUESTION FOR EVERY HUMAN TO PONDER, ALYSON WRITES ALYSON SCHAFER Column Vegetable Papillote 12 small carrots, peeled or un- peeled 12 small parsnips, peeled 1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 8 wedges 2 onions, peeled and cut into wedges 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 2 oz (55 g) blue cheese, diced (optional) 3 tbsp roasted walnuts, coarse- ly chopped 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tbsp chives, chopped Prime Rib 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tsp crushed black pepper 2 tsp salt 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 prime rib beef roast, about 9 lb (4 kg) (4 ribs), left at room tem- perature for 1 hour Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce 1/4 cup (55 g) butter 1/4 cup (35 g) unbleached all- purpose flour 2 garlic cloves, chopped 4 cups (1 L) beef broth 1/2 cup (125 ml) Madeira wine 2 tsp pickled green pepper- corns, drained 1/2 tsp ground black pepper VEGETABLE PAPILLOTE With the rack in the middle po- sition, preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C). Place the vegetables and the oil in the centre of a large double- layer sheet of foil. Season with salt and pepper. Close the papil- lote tightly. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the blue cheese (if using), walnuts, pars- ley and chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve. PRIME RIB In a bowl, combine the flour, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and nutmeg. On a baking sheet lined with foil, rub the roast with the spice mixture on all sides. Arrange the roast fat side up on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes along with the vegetable papillote. Af- ter 45 minutes, turn the oven off and keep the door closed for 2 hours. At this stage, it is very im- portant to prevent any heat from escaping the oven. MADEIRA GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and garlic. Continue cooking, stirring con- stantly, for 5 minutes or until golden. Add the broth, Madeira, green peppercorns and black pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking con- stantly. Reduce over medium heat until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Keep warm. Remove the vegetables and the roast from the oven. Run the blade of a chef's knife between the meat and the bone. Cut the meat into thin slices. Spread the blue cheese top- ping over the vegetables. Serve with the roast and the sauce. Ricardo Larrivée is a Cana- dian television host and food writer. He hosts the self-titled cooking show Ricardo and Ri- cardo and Friends, and has authored numerous cookbooks in both English and French. A member of the Order of Canada, he is a freelance contributor for Torstar. WHO DOESN'T LOVE A DELICIOUS PRIME RIB ROAST? FOOD AND DRINK CUT THE MEAT INTO THIN SLICES, WRITES RICARDO This prime rib roast and vegetable papillote is the perfect meal to help you cope with cooling temperatures. 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"For me it's a dream come true," said McMi- chael, speaking by phone from Vienna, where Cana- da held its training camp. "World Juniors is a good ex- cuse to miss Christmas dinner with my family." "It's going to be a weird feeling not being home for Christmas, and even right now, guys are home for the break and we're over here, but it's definitely worth it," Dellandrea agreed. "It's a lot of fun and a good excuse to be away from the family and away from home for Christmas." McMichael is one of five 18-year-old players named to the Canada team. A first- round draft pick of the Washington Capitals, he's having a breakthrough campaign with the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights, with 25-34-59 stats through 27 games. He says the team is com- ing together well in camp, and he's eager to get going, no matter what his role may be. "I don't really care where I play; it's just a dream come true even making the world junior team, so I'm excited," he said. "I think I can be in all situations. I'm a reliable guy." Dellandrea is also a first-round NHL draft pick, of the Dallas Stars, but he's a year older than McMi- chael and one of 17 getting a final crack at the tourna- ment at age 19. Captain of the Flint Firebirds, where has 17-20- 37 numbers in 27 games, Dellandrea was cut from the winter selection camp a year ago, making this year's honour all the swee- ter. "Last year, going to the winter camp and getting cut was something that gave me a lot of motivation to want to be here this year and be a big part of the team," he explained. "I worked hard during the summer, and I'm looking forward to this ... It's been a long time coming, so it's pretty special, and it meant a lot more." Canada is in a group with the U.S., Russia, Ger- many and the host, Czech Republic. The tournament runs from Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, to Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. DURHAM DUO PUMPED ABOUT PLAYING FOR CANADA AT WORLD JUNIORS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@ durhamregion.com NEWS AJAX'S CONNOR MCMICHAEL, PORT PERRY'S TY DELLANDREA SET FOR BOXING DAY CLASH WITH U.S. Ajax native Connor McMichael of the London Knights will play for Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar file photo Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{ } Car Place Price Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. 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Custom cakes are a big part of the business. Any- thing customers can dream up, Ferreira tries to bring to life.But the store is also big on baked goods. On a recent visit, the se- lection included marshmal- low brownies, brightly-col- oured crinkle cookies, gin- gerbread meringues, but- terscotch bars, pistachio rose cookie slices made with rose water, coconut lime squares, macarons and classic holiday ginger- bread cookies. "We're not afraid to play- ," Ferreira says, describing how some of the unique fla- vours come about. "Some- times things work, some- times they make us laugh. But how do you know un- less you try?" She comes from a long line of bakers and cooks and a small village in Portu- gal "where everyone was welcome and everyone was fed." Picadilly Cakery is the culmination of her love of baking and her flair for the creative. The store is filled with whimsical and unusual an- tiques, like refinished fur- niture and old teapots and clocks. A vintage fridge in the corner still works, and is chilling bottles of Pop Shoppe pop. While there are plenty of traditional recipes in the mix, Ferreira specializes in baking treats that meet di- etary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegan, dairy- free, diabetic-friendly and halal (which impacts the use of things like gelatin and marshmallows). "People will say, 'I can eat this?' And I get to say, 'Yes, you can!' and they're so happy. It feels great," she says. Picadilly Cakery is also well-known for giving back to the community. After all, the store's tag line is "we bake ... sweet things hap- pen." Ferreira bakes a birth- day cake for every child in the after-school program at Simcoe Hall Settlement House and often drops off baked goods at local busi- nesses, shelters or soup kitchens. "That's where the joy is for me," she says. 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 Jil- lian Follert at jfollert@dur- hamregion.com VEGAN? GLUTEN-FREE? DIABETIC? NEW WHITBY CAKERY BELIEVES IN SWEET TREATS FOR ALL Left, owner Elisabete Ferreira recently celebrated the grand opening of Picadilly Cakery in Whitby. The store offers a variety of sweet treats including glutan free and vegan options.JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com BUSINESS PICADILLY CAKERY CELEBRATED GRAND OPENING NOV. 30 Jason Liebregts/Torstar PICADILLY CAKERY Address: 965 Dundas St. W., Whitby Phone:905-430-2777 Email: webake@picadillycakery.com Website: www.picadillycakery.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ picadilly-cakery- 1232173386911121 WHITBY - Three young Syrian newcomers to Can- ada say they're thinking about the future for the first time in a long time - and right now, that future is food. Abdulrahman Sido, Ga- zal Al-kak and Mohamed Al-kak arrived in Canada about three years ago after fleeing unrest in Syria and then spending several years in Turkey. "When we lived in Tur- key, we didn't think about the future. We didn't know what would happen," says Mohamed. "Then, Canada opened the door for refugees," his sister Gazal says. On Dec. 7, the trio cele- brated the opening of Al Borj Restaurant at 126 Brock St. S. in downtown Whitby - their first time as restaurant owners.Al Borj (which means "The Tow- er") serves Middle Eastern dishes that are close to their hearts and remind them of Syria. Everything is home- made, right down to the bright pink beets pickled in house. "We do everything by hand. Deboning and cut- ting the meat. We buy a whole leg of beef, not some- thing in a package. This is the way to be sure it is fresh and has the best taste," Si- do explains. The menu includes sta- ples like chicken shawar- ma, falafel, hummus and tabouleh. There are also some lesser know dishes like fat- teh and fool, both hearty breakfast foods. "It will keep you warm, especially in the winter. It gives you a lot of energy," Gazal says, describing the fool, a creamy fava bean dish.You don't often find salmon on the menu at Middle Eastern restau- rants, but the Al Borj "sig- nature fish" features the quintessentially Canadian fish, served with chunks of sweet and hot peppers. Other menu highlights include Arabic coffee, kub- beh, lentil soup and chick- en tawook. The three owners say they are slowly adapting to life in Canada - including the winters - and have been steadily learning English- .They chose Whitby for Al Borg, because they noticed many people from Durham were heading to Scarbor- ough or Toronto to get a Middle Eastern food fix. "We want to say thank you to Canada," Gazal says. "The restaurant is a way to share our culture and share our food with the people in Canada." 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 Jil- lian Follert at jfollert@dur- hamregion.com FOOD AND DRINK YOUNG SYRIAN NEWCOMERS COOKING FROM THE HEART AT DURHAM RESTAURANT Left, Mohamed Al kak, Abdulrahman Sido and Gazal Al kak recently opened Al Borj restaurant in downtown Whitby featuring Middle Eastern food. Right, this plate is the Al Borj "Signature Fish," chunks of salmon with hot and sweet peppers. 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Now, the Oshawa mom of four owns Bewitching Stitchery and uses that skill to create custom cloth- ing with a goal of making everybody - and every body - look great. "Everyone deserves to have clothes that fit them and make them feel com- fortable and beautiful," she says. Like a rainbow dress with special zipper access for a child with a g-tube in their stomach.A shirt with snaps on the sides for a kid with a body cast. A whimsical elf queen wedding dress and match- ing bridesmaid dresses. A big blue tutu for a dad who wanted to match his kids. Custom prom dresses, maternity clothes and nursing wear. "If it can be made with fabric, I can probably do it," McBride says. After years of working from home, she recently moved Bewitching Stitch- ery into a downtown Osha- wa studio.The bright space houses four different types of sewing machines and ev- ery sewing supply imagin- able. Jars of buttons, spools of thread, rolls of ribbon and a whole room of fabric, ev- erything from fleece and flannel to upholstery and cork leather. The studio gives McBride more room to work and offers customers a place for private fittings. In addition to custom items, Bewitching Stitch- ery sells handmade wallets, bags, scarves, tuques and baby and children's cloth- ing - including "grow with me" clothes for kids, which have cuffs and waistbands that can be adjusted to fit through several siz- es.McBride's children's clothes are "sensory aware" - soft and tagless with no seams. She also specializes in custom clothing for trans- gender children and youth, such as bathing suits and underwear, which can pose challenges. "I want to bring people's vision to life. Whatever they see themselves wear- ing, I want to create it," McBride says. The studio is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends by ap- pointment. Bewitching Stitchery can also be found at local pop-up markets and events, including Circa 905 at the Oshawa Centre on Nov. 20 and the Picks and Giggles Holiday Market at Kings- way College on Dec. 15. 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 Jil- lian Follert at jfollert@dur- hamregion.com CLOTHES FOR EVERYBODY - AND EVERY BODY Christine McBride is a local seamstress, her company is called Bewitching Stitchery. She recently opened a small studio with retail space in Oshawa and is also selling her products at pop-up markets and other community events. One of her specialties is 'grow with me clothing' -- children's clothes that can expand to different sizes. She also makes custom clothing that can fit everyone, including people who need accessible clothing to accommodate a cast, brace, port or g-tube. 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(Plus assorted starter kits) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Bible Study WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 119 Church St S (corner of Church St & Mill St), Ajax CONTACT: 289 251 5804 Bible Study Classes for anyone interested. Pickering Panthers vs. Stouff- ville Spirit in Jr. A hockey WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Chestnut Hill Devel- opments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 905-683-6582 COST: Tickets at door Ontario Junior Hockey League game The Amazing Marc Joseph Band Pre-New Year's Eve Party at Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:30 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats , 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/live- music/COST: $10 advance tickets $15 at the door It's a Pre-New Year's Eve Show, enjoy all the fun WITHOUT all the NYE Hassle!Enjoy the Holidays with One of the Best Bands in Canada, the always amazing Marc Joseph Band!!!Get Out and Have Some Fun with Outstanding Live Music Two for the Show 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. Two for the Show takes the stage at The Edge Lounge. DJ Ray spins the tunes between sets. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Pickering Panthers vs. Colling- wood Colts in Jr. A hockey WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Chestnut Hill Devel- opments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 905-683-6582 COST: Tickets at door Ontario Junior Hockey League game Juggernaut plays 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. Juggernaut takes the stage at The Edge Lounge. DJ Ray spins the tunes between sets. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Family Afternoon at the Movies - Abominable (G) WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: library- info@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2BTY7OM A teen and her mischievous friends embark on an epic quest to reunite a Yeti with his beloved family. Drop-in. Overnight Warming Centre WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 6:00 a.m WHERE: Christian Faith Outreach Centre, 158 Harwood Ave S., Ajax CONTACT: Marla, info@cfoc.ca, http://www.cfoc.ca Doors of Compassion is a new initiative in Durham to warm the unsheltered locals during the coldest hours of the night for the winter season. We have a warm space where they can rest as well as food and warm/cold beverag- es. MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Pop Up Crafts - New Year's Crafts and Activities WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, library- info@ajaxlibrary.ca, http:// bit.ly/2oA4uDY Join us as we make crafts to help ring in the New Year! All ages. Drop-in. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year's Eve party WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Royal Canadian Legion #322, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax CON- TACT: 905-683-2927, rcl322info@gmail.com COST: $80 per person The Ajax Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 is holding a New Year's Eve celebration, featuring the band Too Drunk to Fish. Three-course meal will be served. Tickets available at the legion. New Year's Eve Dance Party with Red Velvet Band and DJ Gump Live WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 2:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats , 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/live- music/COST: $25 advance tickets Dance Your Way into 2020 at the Hottest NYE Dance Party In Town!Red velvet are one of the best dance bands in canada and we are super excited to host an in- credible night of live music plus dj gump who will be spinning dance tunes, let's party! WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 1 Pickering Mayor's New Year's Day Levee WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CON- TACT: City of Pickering, 905-683- 7575, https://www.face- book.com/ events/589529348565688/ Mayor Ryan and members of council invite you and your family to welcome 2020, with an after- noon of fun!Live Motown perfor- mance in council chambers by The George St. Kitts Band , kids activities and prizes. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Family movie WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4000 The Ajax Public Library is showing PG rated movie Mulan. It's a drop-in and for all ages. 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 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 info@bayfairbaptist.ca FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Family movie WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4000 The Ajax Public Library is showing the PG-rated movie Dora and The Lost City of Gold. It's on a drop-in basis and for all ages. Morning PJ Party Movie WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Audley Branch, 1955 Audley Road, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683- 4000 The Ajax Public Library is showing the PG-rated movie Paddington. Come in your PJs and bring a blanket. It's on a drop-in basis and for all ages. Christmas break break WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Audley Branch, 1955 Audley Road, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683- 4000 The Ajax Public Library's Teen Advisory Committee is hosting a Christmas break break. It's a chance to get away from family. Marc Joseph Band 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. Marc Joseph Band takes the stage at The Edge Lounge. DJ Ray spins the tunes between sets SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Scouts Canada recycling fund- raiser in Pickering WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Brock Ridge Community Park, 2030 Brock Road, Pickering CONTACT: recycle@scoutsrecy- cle.com Accepting returnable bottles and cans, pop cans, broken or un- wanted electronics, scrap metal, appliances, batteries, Christmas lights, used clothing, cameras, LPs and records. TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Toastmasters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Welcome Centre Ajax, 458 Fairall St., Unit #5, Ajax CONTACT: Santosh Pahwa, 416-786-1310, ajaxoutspoken- speakers@gmail.com The Ajax Outspoken Speakers Toast- masters Club meets every Tuesday. It's a chance to improve public speaking and leadership skills. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Family History (Genealogy) class WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 119 Church St S (corner of Church St & Mill St), Ajax CONTACT: Jenny Buksa, jenny_buksa@yahoo.com Learn how to search records to discover your family roots and create a family tree. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for more! Things to do with the family during the Christmas holidays goes live on Dec. 1. 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