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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2020_05_07THURSDAY MAY 7, 2020 FIND BREAKING NEWS AND UP-TO-DATE LOCAL INFORMATION ON COVID-19 ONLINE INFORMATION D UR H A M R E G I O N . C O M / C O R O N A V I R U S PICKERING — The Pickering Farmers Market has stepped into the online age as a result of the CO- VID-19 pandemic, offering its cus- tomers an online alternative. Because physical distancing is currently the norm, the virtual farmers market could be in placefarmers market could be in placef for some time to come.for some time to come.f FARMER'S MARKET GOES ONLINE DURING CORONAVIRUS TIM KELLY tkelly@durhamregion.com Stewart Bibb from Hy-Hope Farm is participating in the City of Pickering's virtual farmer's market, set up by Kristy Gagen. Jason Liebregts/Torstar CITY OF PICKERING HOSTS WEBSITE FOR FARMER'S MARKET; WILL OFFER PORCH DROP-OFF See COMMUNITY,page 4 ##HOMEGROWN In times of uncertainty, rest assured that as your online and print newspaper, we are working hard with a local, regional and national network of official resources to keep you informed and up to date on the issues and developments that matter most to you. To Advertise:sales@durhamregion.com •To Subscribe:905-683-5117 TRUSTED NEWS &INFORMATION When You Need It Most In Print. Online. Local. Accurate. Reliable. Unbiased. Local. Your Local COVID-19 Resource In Print &Online To Advertise:sales@durhamregion.com To Subscribe:905-683-5117 We Are Here to Keep You Informed. dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 2 Visit ontario.ca/coronavirus Paid for by the Government of Ontario 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) To Ontario’s Essential Workers, Thank You To everyone else, please stay home, stay strong, save lives. On behalf of everyone in the province, the Ontario government would like to thank the heroes who go to work each day to keep our essential services and businesses available during the COVID-19 outbreak. From the doctors, nurses, paramedics, personal support workers and pharmacists who are caring and providing for our sick; to the police and firefighters who are keeping us safe; to the farmers, food processors, truck drivers and grocery store staff who are keeping food on our tables —thank you! To those who are keeping our lights on, keeping our water safe, keeping our hospitals, stores and facilities clean, and to those keeping our buses and trains operating —thank you! You make us proud. Our essential workers show the Ontario spirit with their courage, compassion, and generosity. You step up every day to ensure individuals, families and seniors have what they need to stay safe and healthy. And to everyone else who is staying home and practicing physical distancing —thank you! You are truly making a difference in our fight against COVID-19. We know being isolated from family, friends and neighbours is not easy, but it is absolutely necessary to save lives and beat this terrible virus. We encourage people to stay connected by phone, email or through virtual get-togethers. Staying connected and supporting each other is critically important. We also want to remind people to only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries, a prescription or to go to a medical appointment. Together, we will beat COVID-19, but it will take your determination and cooperation. Physical distancing and hand washing are working, but we must keep going. The price we pay for not staying at home and following the advice of the medical experts is a matter of life and death. Your Ontario government thanks everyone for doing the right thing. Stay home. Stay strong. Save lives. 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 733 KINGSTON RD. E. 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There is no cost to you and it only takes a few minutes, leaving you with the peace of mindthateverythingwillbelookedafter.Wedealwith all LTC facilities and are available 24 hours. www.cremations.ca Many LTC Facilities Are Requiring Pre-arrangements With a Funeral Home… We Can Help Trevor Charbonneau Owner/Funeral Director DURHAM — Some families are calling for an inquiry into the situation at Orchard Village Long-Term Care Home. The number of deaths at the Pickering facility had almost reached 60 on May 4. Fifty-four were in the long-term care side and five were in the retirement home. Duane Simon removed his mother Telcita on April 15 over concerns about her care. "I took her out for safety con- cerns and the lack of staff," he said. His mother is 90 and suffers from dementia and he's looking after her himself. Telcita was tested for CO- VID-19 on April 13. Duane was told on April 17 that she tested posi- tive, so he and his mother went in- to self-isolation. Ten days later he was told they were now negative. Kim Mosley and her brother, Raymond Mosley, also voiced concerns about the care their mother, Joyce, is receiving. Joyce Mosley also has demen- tia and the family has left her in the facility as they couldn't look after her without supports that aren't available right now. "My mom is scared," Kim said, adding because of the lockdown her mother can only see her fami- ly from a window. "She's scared and in tears.... It's a heartbreak- ing scenario." Kim added, "The nursing staff is doing the best for the residents. The administration hasn't done right by the residents or the staff." The Durham Region Health Department recently issued an order under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act to the site, requiring the facility to immediately address the situa- tion and Lakeridge Health was called in to assist. Two medical teams from the Canadian Armed Forces are at the home to assist with caring for residents and keeping the site clean. In a statement, Lakeridge Health, which is taking the lead on informing families, said it's "patient experience team is con- tinuing to speak to the family member who is identified as the key contact for every resident.... Every official designate family member has been contacted." The statement added infection control measures have been en- hanced along with cleaning of the site. Also, staffing levels have been boosted. Raymond said, "We didn't know there was a major issue at Orchard Villa until we saw it on the news. "The front-line people have been doing a tremendous job and risking their lives every day.... But the administration. They knew this was coming since Janu- ary," he said. Both the Mosleys and Simon have been trying to contact Or- chard Villa to get updates, but say they haven't been contacted. "We need an investigation. So many died so quickly," Simon said. "How did 27 people die in a few days," he asked. "The minis- try needs to look into this." STORY BEHIND THE STO- RY: Orchard Villa, a long-term care facility in Pickering, has been front and centre during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it has had the highest number of resi- dents die from the disease. The number reached 50 on April 30. Family members want an in- quiry about what happened at the site. FAMILIES CALL FOR INQUIRY AT ORCHARD VILLA The COVID-19 outbreak has hit retirement homes hard, including Orchard Villa Retirement Residence in Pickering. Jason Liebregts/Torstar KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com NEWS dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 4 A joint effort with the City of Pickering, which hosts the online site, the farmers market currently includes 13 vendors offering various products for sale with contact-free home de- livery. It was launched Thurs- day, April 16 with the help of Kristy Gagen, co-ordinator of environmental engage- ment for the City of Picker- ing. You can find it by click- ing on the Pickering Farm- er's Market. "We launched the Virtu- al Farmer's Market by reaching out to our vendors and asking them if they would put their products online for residents to look through. We're the middle man. We put it up on the city website and then the resi- dents contact each of the vendors individually to make arrangements," said Gagen. She said the vendors have jumped the gun on the market a few months early because the pandemic struck and she believed lo- cal residents who normally attend the market need an outlet for local fresh food. The vendors have agreed to do porch drop-offs to homes. Payment must be made in advance, and time and date must be arranged prior to drop-off. The market normally opens each Tuesday in ear- ly June running until early October. It operates out of the municipal parking lot on the Esplanade South be- side city hall, across from the Pickering Town Centre. As for community gar- dens, of which Durham Re- gion has over 30 including the St. Andrew's Communi- ty Garden in Ajax, they were originally restricted as off-limits to the public when the original list of banned public spaces was released by the Province of Ontario. But a public outcry was heard by the province and the decision was reversed. An open letter to Pre- mier Doug Ford and all MPPs calling on the prov- ince to identify community gardens as an essential food source from Sustain Onta- rio was launched on March 31 and as of April 30 had been signed by 7,349 people online. Ajax Mayor Shaun Col- lier praised the decision in a statement on Saturday, say- ing he and members of Ajax council had pushed for the change alongside MPP Rod Phillips and St. Andrew's Community Garden in Ajax. "Our community gar- dens ... are a critical re- source. In addition to pro- viding space to grow sea- sonal fruits and vegetables for those without space at home, they also support our most vulnerable through partnerships with local food banks," Collier said. "With proper physical distancing guidelines enforced, allow- ing our community gardens to reopen for the 2020 grow- ing season will provide a unique net benefit to com- munities across Ontario." Durham has about 30 community gardens on public and private land ranging in size from five acres, to some that are just a few plots STORY BEHIND THE STORY:We wanted to discover how the Pickering Farmer's Market and other local growers would cope during the coronavirus pandemic. We discovered the farmer's market has adapted to physical dis- tancing requirements by going to a virtual, online model. NEWS Continued from page 1 COMMUNITY GARDENS TO OPEN AFTER PUBLIC OUTCRY Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com With proper physical distancing guidelines enforced, allowing our community gardens to reopen for the 2020 growing season will provide a unique net benefit to communities across Ontario. Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier PICKERING — For the second time in a week, the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation has received a $50,000 donation. Pickering Toyota made the donation on Friday, May 1. Andrew Chung, the president of Pickering Toy- ota, said in a statement: "We know that our employ- ees, our clients, our neigh- bours and our community rely on Ajax Pickering Hos- pital, and even more so during these abnormal times. "And while we are social distancing and cannot physically give them a pat on the back, we want the doctors, nurses, lab techs, pharmacists and all the hospital staff to know that we are right beside them cheering them on." Earlier in the week, the 407 ETR donated $50,000 to the hospital. That money will be used to buy such items as personal protec- tive equipment and patient critical care equipment. Tracy Paterson, the chief executive of the foun- dation, said in a statement: "Every dollar that is donat- ed, every sign that is hung in a window, every car pa- rade around our hospital is loudly telling our staff at Ajax Pickering Hospital that the community is be- hind them 100 per cent. "As well as being able to fund PPE or other neces- sary medical equipment needed during COVID-19, Pickering Toyota is also helping us to provide the personal touch that will get both our staff and patients through this pandemic," Paterson added. That personal touch can include lip balm, gum and mints that the staff love es- pecially when they have to wear a mask all day, she said. It can also be iPads that patients in the hospital use to connect with their fami- lies. HOSPITAL REVVED BY DEALERSHIP'S $50K DONATION Pickering Toyota has donated $50,000 to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation, which will use the money to buy such items as protective gear and patient care equipment. From left are Andrew Chung, president of Pickering, Toyota, Susan deRyk, interim president and CEO of Lakeridge Health, and Kevin Ashe, deputy mayor of Pickering. Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation photo Never miss a deal with your shopping list on Save.ca. Selected items are sorted by store, making your day- to-day shopping experience a real money saver. We made it easier than ever to find the deals you’re looking for. Save.ca’s bountiful search results let you comparison shop to get the best buy. Shopping locally is the best way to support our communities. And saving locally makes it even better! Find big deals close to home with save.ca. Start saving today at: That’s the thinking behind the new save.ca. Small savings add up to big bucks. 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REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On May 27, 2020 the Council of the Region of Durham will hold two Public Meetings, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The first public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Development Charge Bylaw No. 28-2018.The second public meeting will be held to present the proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No. 81-2017.These meetings will cover the related underlying background studies and obtain public input on these proposed by-laws and studies.The purpose of the amendments are solely to waive the scheduled indexing of Regional development charges for a period of one year, imposed under By-law No. 28-2018 and No. 81-2017, which will be considered by Regional Council on June 24, 2020. The public meetings are to be held on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:30 a.m. The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law amendments and the background studies will be made available as of April 24, 2020 upon request.The documents will also be posted on the Regional website at durham.ca on April 24, 2020. Interested persons can submit written correspondence via email directly to the Regional Clerk at clerks@durham.ca, or mail your comments to the Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 by noon on Monday, June 1, 2020. Any interested persons wanting to address Council at the public meetings on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, please note that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Provincial Emergency Order prohibiting any public gatherings of five or more people, the Region of Durham will not be allowing the public into the Council Chambers. Members of the public can speak via teleconference during the meeting. If you wish to address Council during the meeting, please contact Legislative Services at clerks@durham.ca, or 905-668-7711, ext. 2054 by noon on Monday, May 25, 2020. Staff will provide you with the details on how to participate in the meeting.You can also view the livestream of the meeting at www.calendar.durham.ca/meetings. All submissions received in writing, and those opinions expressed at the Public Meetings, will be considered prior to Council’s decision which is anticipated during the regular Regional Council meeting of June 24, 2020. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mary Simpson, Director of Financial Planning and Purchasing, Regional Finance Department at 905-668-4113 (ext. 2301) or mary.simpson@durham.ca. Ralph Walton Regional Clerk / Director of Legislative Services AJAX — Painting Easter eggs was the inspiration for an Ajax mother and her two children to spread a message of positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amanda Aiken said her son Jaxon, 6, and daughter Brielle, 2, were painting the eggs when the idea came to them to paint rocks with a positive message on them and then plant them at the foot of a tree near a creek in the Pickering Village area of Ajax. The reaction has been "amazing," Aiken said, as there are now dozens of painted rocks at the foot of the tree. It started out with a couple of rocks and then took off, she added. "It's encouraging. It brings a smile to their faces," she noted of people when they see the rocks and the positive messaging. The reaction has been "fantastic. I post- ed it on Instagram and so many wrote back. The tree is working and people are dropping off rocks. We want as many rocks as possible," Aiken added. Aiken is "stuck at home" as she's a child and youth worker in a treatment class- room and all the schools are closed. The tree is along Millers Creek in the Jacwin Drive and Carwin Crescent area. AJAX FAMILY ROCKING POSITIVITY DURING CORONAVIRUS KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com Brielle and Jaxon Aiken placed four of their painted rocks on a path along the Village Greenbelt Trail north of Carwin Crescent in Ajax. In just a few days, more than 100 other painted rocks with positive messages on them have joined the collection. Jason Liebregts/Torstar COMMUNITY Don’t be a LitterBug! 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Slice an orange in two and wire the halves to a branch or porch railing, or hang them in a suet feeder. Chances are before you know it you'll have bright orange birds fluttering in to feed on the juice and pulp. Birds such a glowing neon hue you'll get shivers watching them. Baltimore orioles love oranges. And as they ar- rive back home from their wintering woods and thick- ets in Central America, tired and hungry after the long flight, they'll be grate- ful for a zap of energy from fruits you put out. And maybe glad to stay around if you hang up a nectar feeder, one specially de- signed for orioles to perch on. One part white sugar to six parts water, heated to boiling to sterilize, is a good recipe, as their me- tabolism is slower than a hummingbird's, so they don't need the same high- octane, super sweet rush. Look closely at your cus- tomers that come, as or- chard orioles are moving their range northward with global warming. Males have the same hand- some black hood as the Bal- timores,' but a rich chest- nut breast and underparts. Both oriole species nest in residential areas, as long as tall willows, maples or cottonwoods are nearby for the females to weave their basket nests in. Rose-breasted grosbeak is another gorgeous bird that might come to your yard, given the right incen- tive. The classy black-and- white males sport a beauti- ful rose-red bib on their clear white chest; who de- signed such finery? Black oil sunflower seeds can draw in small flocks of them, so even if you're tired of having grackles clean you out every day, it's worth keeping your feeder going for another few weeks just in case gros- beaks drop by. Or bright yellow goldfinches, for that matter. Lots of other colourful songbirds will be migrat- ing by in the weeks to come, feasting on insects and caterpillars hatching out in trees and shrubs ev- erywhere as buds swell and start to burst. But right now, before all those leaves unfurl into a dense screen of green, birds are in plain view, and a feast for the eyes. So seize the moment! Grab binoculars and keep scanning the branches and twigs of trees in your yard and neighbourhood for flashes of yellow, scarlet, blue, green, white, gold, in- digo -- a whole rainbow of colours to brighten your life. 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. SEE COLOURFUL CREATURES IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD NATURE WRITER MARG CARNEY ON WHAT TREATS ATTRACT DIFFERENT BIRDS MARGARET CARNEY Column PANDEMIC RULES ARE SAVING LIVES To the editor: I am quite sure most people would not like the coronavirus to take one of their loved ones or be re- sponsible for the virus af- fecting anyone else. Donald Trump is advo- cating for states to begin opening up so people can go back to work. We have seen the protests in Michi- gan, Wisconsin and Minne- sota. Some of those protests are demanding that people be allowed to go back to work and things go back to normal. If that were to hap- pen, it has been proven that people will become sick and die. We would have to be physically distancing for much longer. There are people in ev- ery country in the world that wishes this pandemic had not happened at all. But let's do it right so we don't have to practice any more distancing and can fi- nally get a handle on this thing. RON HORNER, OSHAWA FOOD BASICS PICKERING TEAM 'ALWAYS POLITE, RESPONSIVE' To the editor: I am sure you hear of lots of front-line workers and es- sential-service workers who give their best to keep us safe, moving, fed and healthy. But one I would like to recognize is the store manager at the Food Basics in Pickering. His name is Jessie. I have only recently be- come a patron of his store and have only been going once every 10 days or so, but his team is always po- lite, responsive and very accommodating. Further- more, it seems the shelves in his store are mostly al- ways full with all items we as consumers need. Jessie and his team are always going above and be- yond to make things better for our community during this pandemic. AMIN RAHIM, PICKERING READER PRAISES SUNRISE YOUTH GROUP To the editor: I wanted to give a shout out to Sunrise Youth Group, located in Whitby. They provide support for individuals with develop- mental disabilities, and while their day and recre- ation programs are closed, staff are still interacting with members two times a day with virtual program- ming using Zoom. My daughter is a mem- ber and she loves that she can see all of her friends and participate in the vir- tual programming they provide, given that she hasn't been out of her home since March Break. 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Thank You for Doing Your Part! Katherine Ross, Waste Management Technician for the Region of Durham talks everything Waste. Send your waste related questions or comments to waste@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-667-5671 •durham.ca/waste Keeping garbage collection running smoothly during COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to disrupt services across our community it’s important to keep garbage collection and waste management running smoothly. Garbage collection is considered an essential service and the Region of Durham, City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby are working hard to ensure the least amount of disruption to these services over the coming weeks and months.The Region of Durham manages collection services in Pickering, Ajax, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. To reduce the strain on all waste management services, residents are asked to note the following important reminders and changes: At the curb: Please do your best to reduce your waste. Although the Region, Oshawa and Whitby continue to be flexible with garbage limits (from 4 to 6 bags until further notice) it is important that we don’t add to the work load of staff unnecessarily. They are working to the benefit of us all. Ensure all garbage is bagged and securely tied and all green bin organics is bagged and tied in 100 percent compostable bags. Any loose garbage or organics will not be collected.Please continue to place recyclable items loosely in your blue box. Recycling set out in plastic bags will not be collected. Dedicated waste management staff continue to collect your garbage and recycling, but please remember the need for physical distancing is vital. Please do not approach collection crews. At Waste Management Facilities: To protect ourselves and the community, we encourage all residents to stay home and use your curbside services. However, if it is necessary for you to dispose of items not accepted at the curb, like household hazardous waste or home repair waste, our Waste Management Facilities (WMF) remain open. For the safety of the community and staff, services remain limited at our WMFs and residents should expect longer than normal wait times. We are no longer accepting cash payments and you’re asked to use a tap card to minimize keypad contact. Proof of residency is required to help ensure that our facilities are exclusive to residents of the Region of Durham. We are no longer accepting residential leaf and yard waste at our sites to limit the number of people attending our facilities. However, leaf and yard waste is being picked up at the curb. Please consult your waste calendar for the collection days in your neighbourhood. Please visit durham.ca/wmf for the most up-to-date information on operating hours and acceptable items. When shopping: Retailers across the Region are facing a rampant problem with shoppers discarding gloves, masks and wipes in their parking lots and empty shopping carts. Used gloves, masks and wipes should be properly thrown in the garbage. Dropping them on the ground is the wrong thing to do. Please do your part in helping us keep our communities clean and to flatten the curve for frontline staff who continue to work and serve you. At donation bins: Charities that normally collect donations of clothing are currently closed and have stopped donation box pickups. However, people continue to drop off donations at the bins. Even worse, some people are now using the bins as a location to dump their garbage and other unwanted items. If you are decluttering during COVID-19 and have unwanted items, clothing and textiles for donation, hold onto them until the donation bins are open again. Illegal dumping: Communities across Durham have seen an increase in illegal dumping. Leaving materials in parks or along the roadside is detrimental to the health and safety of the community. We want to remind people to be responsible. Actions like this burden the resources needed to manage the COVID-19 response. Anyone with information on any illegal dumping should report it to the Region of Durham or your local municipality. The Region has and will continue to implement changes to collection programs as needed to facilitate physical distancing and to protect collection and waste management workers. We continue to monitor the situation and advise residents on any changes. For the latest updates on waste service changes and other services and facilities temporarily affected in Durham, please visit durham.ca/ServiceChanges. I t ’s B a ck!Savour the flavours of summer with our Farm Boy ™Lemon Brûlée pie. It’s the ideal balance of sweet and tangy. Only available for a limited time. 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In April 2020 alone, Australia and France both announced plans to make sure Google and Facebook pay their fair share, instead of exploiting tax loopholes while making billions of dollars off the back of original content producers. We, the undersigned publishers representing the vast majority of Canadian newspapers, call on Ottawa to follow the example of France and Australia. The situation is urgent, with media companies suffering huge advertising revenue declines because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Other governments recognize the need for speedy intervention. Both France and Australia have set deadlines to have mandatory solutions in place by July. That means paying for copyrighted content and sharing the advertising dollars and data that flow from it. We encourage the Federal Government to follow the advice of its own expert panel set up to review the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts, which recommended similar measures. The model exists. The need is clear. Let’s apply those principles of fairness in Canada, and do it now. Respectfully, 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m NOTICEOF PESTICIDEUSE Between May and October 2020, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will be conducting larviciding programs, under the authority of Durham Region’s Medical Officer of Health, to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent the development of vectors of West Nile virus. The pellet and/or briquette formulation of the larvicide methoprene (Altosid - Registration No. 21809 and No. 27694 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada), or the water soluble pouch formulation of the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex WSP - Registration No. 28009 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada), will be placed into catch basins of storm drains in areas across the Regional Municipality of Durham. The granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (VectoBac 200G - Registration No.18158 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) will be placed in temporary pools of standing water, ditches, and storm water retention ponds in areas throughout the Regional Municipality of Durham. The granular formulation of the larvicide VectoBac 200G and/or the granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex CG - Registration No. 28008 under the Pest Control Products Act, Canada) might also be placed in sewage lagoons in areas across the Regional Municipality of Durham. All larvicides will be applied by Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks licensed applicators or trained technicians. For more information on the locations and dates of treatment on: Regional and Municipal property - contact the Durham Region Health Department at 1-800-841-2729 or visit durham.ca/WestNile for additional information about West Nile virus Ontario Ministry of Transportation property - contact Ontario Ministry of Transportation at 1-416-235-5462 (collect calls accepted) for additional information. So, you want to grow your own vegetables and feed your family fresh tomatoes and cucumbers straight from the garden to the salad bowl. For those just starting out, there are several things to consid- er, according to Charles Hunter, the director of horticulture for Ni- agara Parks. "Fundamentally, the most im- port things are soil and climate — things like precipitation and wa- ter, daylight itself," Hunter said. "Are there shady spots and places where there is a more fulsome amount of light? Most gardens need eight hours of sunlight to grow, anyway." Those factors will determine the type of vegetables someone would have a high rate of success in growing, Hunter says. In terms of soil quality, the darker the better as it is faster to warm up. Also, look for your soil to be more crumbly than hard as it will allow for better circulation of air and moisture retention. "It allows for easier root pene- tration as well," Hunter says. Critical to soil quality is the presence of organic matter. And while there are plenty of scientific methods of determining the or- ganic content — something not available to someone just starting out — newbie growers can do a simple test using just their eyes. "There's a general rule of thumb," Hunter says. "More rich and dark usually means there's lots of organic matter. The soil is the foundation for your vegeta- bles." So, you found you have the per- fect soil. Your chosen spot is most- ly in the sun but there are some shady spots. What can you plant? There's plenty, Hunter says. "In shady areas, people tend to look at lettuce and leafy vegeta- bles," Hunter says. The reasoning is that leafy plants can wilt if they spend too much time in the sun and that it's best they remain shielded from the midday sun. But what about the sunnier side of the garden? "Tomatoes, beans and egg- plant are good," Hunter says. Now that the soil and sun/ shade questions have been fig- ured out, what are the best veg- gies for someone just starting out? "Beans can be easy," Hunter says. "Tomatoes and eggplant are easy. And carrots — carrots are easy. You can't go wrong." Hunter recommends the new gardener start with what they know best. "Start with the things that you are most familiar with and know- ing when they're ready." Right now, however, prep work needs to be done before the first seeds are planted. That means adding compost or manure and turning the soil. "You need to mix everything in," Hunter says. And his best advice? 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