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Abbeylawn.ca | 905-509-2582 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m In Clarington, Sully Smiles, 4, and his brother Fitz, 9, have packed their backpacks and are eagerly waiting to return to their elementary schools this week. "Both are extremely ex- cited to be going back to school and honestly, so am I," mom Elisabeth Cook said via e-mail. "I am cau- tiously optimistic about the school year." Across Durham, many children and teachers are heading back to school in the ongoing COVID-19 pan- demic. In her 16 years teaching at R.S. McLaughlin CVI in Oshawa, Melissa Wadding- ton says this year is unlike anything she has had to contend with before. "I would say more than a little nervous. There are so many unknowns. As fast as we hear one update, there's an update that changes that update," she says. Teachers are normally allowed access to their classrooms a couple of weeks before the start of the school year — this year, Waddington wasn't allowed in until Sept. 1. "For a lot of teachers, that's very stressful. Not being able to get in and start getting ready. Some people still have bulletin boards up from March," she says. For many families, this is the first time in months that kids will be away from their parents. The Smiles boys haven't been apart from their mother since March. "My boys need their friends, their teachers and the routine of school to manifest the mental assur- ance of 'normalcy.' I can only hope I'm making the right decision," said Cook. Waddington says she is taking care of her own mental health by spending time with friends and fam- ily in her bubble, staying up to date as new informa- tion about schools is re- leased and trying to avoid getting caught up in the onslaught of education posts on social media. "I'm talking to col- leagues about what we're going to do to focus on our students and keep them safe. Student safety is our paramount worry," she says. "Talking about it and being proactive helps. So does realizing this is going to be a fluid situation." Prep for success: 1. If kids don't want to go back, have an open conver- sation about their con- cerns and what is making them anxious. "Give them space to share some of their wor- ries — and know that those worries are probably not going to go away over- night," said Alec King, from the Canadian Mental Health Association Dur- ham, via e-mail. Remind them of their goals, things they're looking forward to, like seeing friends and teach- ers again. 2. Some students really struggled with the lock- down and are excited to get back to school, explained Dr. Nadia D'luso from On- tario Shores Centre for Mental Health. "The routines and structures of being back at school are so protective for mental health," said D'lu- so. 3. Focus on what can be controlled — arm kids with all the precautions they need. If there are con- cerns, connect with the school to problem-solve. Remember, feeling stressed about sending kids back to school right now is normal. First-time homeschool- er Marjan Alpial is a mom of two whose family re- cently moved to Durham for her husband's job. Her plan had been to register her two sons, ages five and seven, with their local school board this summer —but then she saw the plans for regular class siz- es for in-class learning, and hours of synchronous learning for the remote op- tion. "I really didn't feel com- fortable with either of the options," she says. She has settled on ho- meschooling, but it wasn't an easy decision. Alpial, a stay-at-home-parent, says she is "very stressed," about how to plan. "It's not something I re- ally pictured myself do- ing... I am not a teacher. But I don't know what else we can do." Many families across Durham Region have de- cided to teach their chil- dren at home this year. Back-to-school also means booting up for Pick- ering mom Shannon Bel- more, who has decided to keep her two boys — six and eight years old — home this September due to the pandemic. "We have just today made the very difficult de- cision, undoubtedly the hardest one yet as parents, to keep our kids home do- ing virtual learning next year, even though we real- ly don't fully know what that will look like," she said via e-mail. "I am very concerned about the pros- pect of them having to sit for several hours at a time in front of a computer and how I will actually manage to convince a six-year-old to do that without daily fights." Both mothers said they worry their children will struggle academically and socially. "Now, not only are they not socializing with friends, but when they do eventually return to in- class learning, I fear they will feel like outsiders," said Belmore. Prep for success: 1. Set up a learning space outside the bedroom —even if it's the smallest corner of the kitchen, be- cause teens and kids asso- ciate their bedrooms with rest and as their only pri- vate space. "I've encouraged kids to decorate their little school space. Make it somewhere they look forward to going to. Make it a little exciting. Make it a little bit special. This is Angela's desk," said D'luso. 2. Have a routine — a wake-up time, a bit of ac- tivity they enjoy, first peri- od, second period, lunch. Limit phone access to whatever the rules are in school. Before the end of the day, set everything up for the next day. 3. Organize safe ways for kids to connect with friends — whether it's vir- tual or distanced in-per- son play. Isolation from peers can affect mental health. "Try to find support from people who are doing the same thing. Online groups can provide tips and ideas and emotional support from people who are dealing with similar is- sues," said King. –With files from Jillian Follert. STORY BEHIND STO- RY: As some parents anx- iously send their kids back to school, others are stressed and facing isola- tion and uncertainty as they prepare for learning at home. To help readers prepare for this unprece- dented fall, DurhamRe- gion.com sought out ad- vice from local mental health experts. NEWSPARENT'S GUIDE TO BACK-TO-SCHOOL ZEN JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durhamre- gion.com Fitz and Sully Smiles are excited to be heading back to school this September. Jason Liebregts/Torstar MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE FOR CLASSROOM STRESS AND ANXIOUS VIRTUAL LEARNERS 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 4 Support Your Local Businesses. DEVONAMBROSEPHOTOGRAPHY Who We Are I use my camera to capture moments so you can relive and share them later. 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Police did not release a cause of death. An investigation contin- ues. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. NEWS MISSING PICKERING HIKER FOUND DEAD IN NORTHERN ONTARIO Police continue to inves- tigate a stabbing that left a man with life-threatening injuries in Pickering. The 21-year-old victim was injured during an al- tercation involving several males on Glenanna Road at about 7:45 p.m. Aug. 29, Durham police said. Offi- cers responding to the scene found the seriously injured man, who was tak- en by ambulance to a To- ronto trauma centre. The suspect in the stab- bing is described as a male who wore a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes. Police are asking any- one with video surveil- lance or dash cam video from the time of the inci- dent to contact investiga- tors. Call police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 2432. The number for Crime Stoppers in Dur- ham is 1-800-222-8477. 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The fact that Quintin Cook, who was not licensed to possess firearms, was able to build his own guns with parts he had shipped to him is of grave concern in a com- munity already troubled by gun violence, Ontario Court Justice Peter West said in a decision released Aug. 28. "In my view, the fact that someone could manufacture working restricted firearms in their home is both terrifying and shock- ing," West wrote. Cook, now 25, pleaded guilty in January to five firearms-related offences. Court heard that Durham police, responding to a report Cook had produced a gun during a dispute, arrested him at his Lawrie Road home in Sept. 2018. An officer approaching the house saw a handgun, which turned out to be a loaded 9-mm Glock, on the floor of Cook's unlocked car. Inside the house, police seized other guns —a 40-calibre handgun and an AR-15 assault rifle, fully loaded and readily accessible, court heard. Police also seized hundreds of rounds of ammunition. An investigation revealed that not only did Cook fail to legally obtain the guns, he also built them himself — buying polymer frames and the necessary parts to com- plete them, the court heard. Cook also made the rounds of ammunition found in the house. West noted that at the time of the offences that Cook, a high school dropout who inher- ited a house and a substantial amount of money following the death of his grand- mother, was struggling with grief over the death and paranoia that was fuelled by oth- ers pressing him to give them money. "Mr. Cook became paranoid about pro- tecting the estate, and he became with- drawn and reclusive," the judge noted. The judge agreed with prosecutor Ngai On Young's recommendation of a four-year penitentiary term, noting the sentence would have been more stringent were it not for the fact Cook is a youthful, first-time of- fender with no prior criminal record and positive prospects for rehabilitation. "The underlying circumstances of these offences put Mr. Cook's conduct at the end of the spectrum of 'true crimes' and reflect a high level of moral blameworthiness on Mr. Cook's part," West wrote. "The only reason his sentence is not higher is be- cause of the sentencing principles of reha- bilitation and restraint given Mr. Cook is a youthful first offender." AJAX MAN WHO BUILT GUNS WITH IMPORTED PARTS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON An Ajax man who built handguns and an assault rifle with imported parts has been sentenced to four years in prison by a judge who described the circumstances of the case as "terrifying." Durham Regional Police Service JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com NEWS CONTINUEYOURADULTEDUCATIONATDURHAMCONTINUINGEDUCATION Wantabetterfuture? Needhighschoolcredits? APPLY,IT’SFREE ADULTDAYSCHOOL 9WeekTerms. MorningsorAfternoons. Term1startsSeptember14th! 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Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham WHO WE ARE Vice President Dana Robbins General Manager Anne Beswick Director of Content Joanne Burghardt Director Distribution Mike Banville Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron CONTACT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Phone: 905- 579-4407 Newsroom: 905-215-0481 Sales: 905-215-0424 Classifieds: 1-800-263-6480 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 320 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. A Pickering Facebook group is helping out a local food bank by putting the photos posted to the page to good use. The photos will be printed in a high-quality calendar, starting this month, to raise funds for St. Paul's On-the-Hill Com- munity Food Bank in Pick- ering, and to celebrate the city's beauty, showcase am- ateur photographers and give exposure to local busi- nesses. "It's been nice to see lots of businesses and different individuals to come togeth- er supporting the calen- dar," said Emma Roberts, administrator of the Bay Ridges Pickering Facebook group. She started up the page when she moved to Picker- ing in 2017, in order to cre- ate a sense of community. It has grown to more than 3,000 members and Roberts has noticed amateur pho- tographers in the group posting beautiful photos on their daily excursions around the neighbour- hood. "They share photos of their life in Pickering, their experiences in Pickering. And there are some amaz- ing ones," she said. "I thought, 'Wow, there are some really talented pho- tographers here.'" So, she thought, why not do something good with them? Roberts put a call out to members for a brainstorm- ing session and created a small steering committee. "All of a sudden, we found ourselves making a calendar and it just kind of grew from there," she said. Around 60 people sub- mitted 200 different images for the 16-month calendar. It was hard to choose which photos would be featured. "There were just some amazing photos. A lot of wildlife," Roberts said. "And the lake and a few photos of people." Working in the non- profit sector herself, she wanted to support a local not-for-profit organiza- tion, eventually choosing the food bank. "I see a lot of need for that right now," she said. "For me, personally, it's an important resource in the community." St. Paul's serves both Pickering and Ajax resi- dents. And the number of families using the food bank has gone up by 14 per cent over last year. "We're busy, we're differ- ent," said director Marg Jocz. Things have changed physically. Volunteers meet the clients at the door on the days they come to pick up their items. And they come in to stock the shelves at staggered times. "We're still meeting the needs," she said. "We haven't closed our door for one day." So far in 2020, the food bank has fed more than 4,200 adults and nearly 3,000 children. In the entire year of 2019, the food bank fed roughly 3,500 adults and not quite 2,500 children. Jocz said a lot of the peo- ple using the food bank have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, and noted many clients have large families, with four or five children. And, as government fund- ing for COVID-19 tapers off, she thinks there will be even more need. "Come the fall, I think we'll see another change in our clients," she said. "There is going to be people in need, I know that." Jocz said four communi- ty gardens donate to the food bank so clients can get fresh vegetables. "We take a table outside and I look like a farmers' market," she said. Jocz said it's thanks to the community, and people doing initiatives like this one. "Generosity comes in many different shapes and sizes and forms," she said. The Bay Ridges group reached out to local busi- nesses for sponsorship. "We wanted to give local business an opportunity to get their business brand- ing out there at a low in- vestment," Roberts said. The City of Pickering is also a partner. "The City of Pickering is proud to partner on this wonderful community cal- endar project in support of St. Paul's on the Hill Food Bank," said Mayor Dave Ryan. "The commitment and determination of one neighbourhood group can have a ripple effect throughout the entire com- munity, and make a mean- ingful difference for those who rely on these much- needed services." Calendars are $16 each and the group has already raised $2,000 through pre- sales and sponsorship. "My goal personally is to double that," Roberts said. "I think we can do that." The calendar runs from September 2020 to Decem- ber 2021. Jocz said the shelves are low but it's due to a lack of food drives due to CO- VID-19 restrictions. "Food drives really stocked you up and gave you food long-term," she said. "The shopping is now up to us. We're able to get what we need when we need it which is good as well." She said there has been a great donation response to the food bank through- out the pandemic. "The community really, really stepped up," she said. Visit www.yourpicker- ing.ca to preorder your cal- endars, which are set to come out soon. For ways to donate and a list of current needs visit www.stpaulsonthehill- foodbank.ca. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: St. Paul's On-the- Hill Community Food Bank has served Ajax and Pickering for many years and durhamregion.com chose to see how it was coping during COVID-19 when the calendar was brought to our attention. NEWS ST. PAUL'S ON-THE-HILL SEES 14 PER CENT RISE IN USERS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Above: St. Paul's On-The-Hill Community Food Bank's Margaret Jocz fills the shelves. Right: Emma Roberts, front, is the administrator of the Bay Ridges Pickering Facebook group and has organized a calendar to support the St. Paul's On-The-Hill Community Food Bank. Local amateurs sent in their photos to be featured in the high-quality calendar. Looking at the September page is contributer Amandine Viaud. BAY RIDGES PICKERING FACEBOOK GROUP CREATES CALENDAR TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK Susie Kockerscheidt/Torstar 7 | 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m COVID-19CityResponse Visitpickering.ca/COVID19foralistoffacilitiesreopening, limitedservicesavailableforin-personappointments,and healthandsafetyexpectationswhenvisitingaCityfacility. Fordetails,connectwithusat905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca. 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S ubsidized Tree Planting Program DURHAM REGION An agency of the Government of Ontario Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario Notice of Electronic Planning & Development Committee Meeting InfillandReplacementHousinginEstablishedNeighbourhoodsStudy-RecommendationReport TheCityofPickeringisconcludingPhase3oftheInfillandReplacementHousinginEstablishedNeighbourhoodsStudy. Theoutcomeofthestudyprovidesrecommendationsformanagingnewinfillandreplacementhousingconstructiontobe compatiblewithexistinghousingwithinidentifiedprecinctswithinestablishedneighbourhoodswithintheSouthPickering UrbanArea.CitystaffwillpresenttherecommendationreportregardingtheInfillandReplacementHousinginEstablished NeighbourhoodsStudy,Phase3,tothe Planning&DevelopmentCommitteeonMonday,September14,2020at7:00pm. ThestaffreportrecommendstheendorsementofthePlanningRecommendationsReport,August2020,preparedbytheCity’s consultants,SGLPlanning&DesignLtd.(SGL)andthatCouncilauthorizeCityDevelopmentstafftoundertaketheOfficialPlan AmendmentandZoningBy-lawAmendmentprocessestoimplementtherecommendationscontainedintheSGLReport. TheCity’sconsultants,SGL,willbepresentinganoverviewoftheirPlanningRecommendationsReport,August2020tothe Committee.TheSGLreportwillbeavailableontheprojectwebsiteafter9:00amonSeptember4,2020. AcopyofthereportpreparedbytheCityDevelopmentDepartmentwillbeavailableattheofficeoftheCityClerk,andonthe Citywebsiteafter9:00amonSeptember4,2020. TheelectronicCommitteemeetingwillprovideinterestedpartiestheabilitytolearnabouttherecommendationsthatarebeing considered,andtoprovidecomments. 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DID YOU KNOW? 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 10 Reopening schools safely matters to everyone That’s why the government of Ontario has worked with health officials, school boards and educators to develop a comprehensive plan to keep kids and staff safe. •Physical distancing measures will be implemented such as desk separation, signs, floor markings and one-way hallways. •Face coverings will be required for staff and students in Grades 4-12. •Hand hygiene will be enabled with hand sanitizer and hand washing. •More nurses will be in schools. •School cleaning will be enhanced. Paid for by the Government of Ontario Visit ontario.ca/ReopeningSchools A Pickering camp lead- er is being hailed a local he- ro after saving a man from drowning in Lake Ontario. Zion Leatham, 21, was leading a City of Pickering youth camp at Beachfront Park in late August when he saw a man was in dis- tress. The father of two went into the lake attempting to retrieve a flotation device. "The man was probably about 40 metres out," Leatham said. A former lifeguard with the city, he saw the man's companion had tried to res- cue him. But after she strugged herself, Leatham swam out to help. "I told her it's not safe for her," Leatham said. He knows how danger- ous it can be to help some- one in distress in open wa- ter, especially when they're not trained to do so. He ended up towing them both to shore. "It was a trek to get the man and obviously to bring them both back treading water," Leatham said. He credits adrenaline for helping him in the mo- ment. "If this was an actual lifeguard test I probably would have been more ex- hausted," he said. In his past working as a lifeguard he never had to save anyone. Leatham wasn't looking for recognition for his act. "At the end of the day I'm more relieved at the fact that the guy is OK," he said. This City of Pickering, in an Instagram post recog- nizing Leatham for his ef- forts, said the incident il- lustrates just how critical water safety is. It suggests paying attention to signage and safety equipment at the waterfront and to note that the area is unsuper- vised. Last summer an Osha- wa woman drowned in the same area when she tried to help her son. "You can't tell water to stop," Leatham said. "Wa- ter isn't always your friend. Water wants to do what it wants." Leatham said some- thing that costs around $50 to $100 such as a flotation device isn't worth risking one's life. "Your life cannot be bought again, right?" he said. He said water can be de- ceiving; it can seem calm and suddenly get choppy in an instant. "Understand water safe- ty, your environment and your strength and don't push yourself," he said. Mayor Dave Ryan and members of council praised Leatham for his bravery and kindness. He received a certificate of ap- preciation for his efforts. 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Trillium Landscape Group TWG Landscaping Property Maintenance Inc. Vandermeer Nursery & Garden Centre LAW FIRM AP Lawyers Pickering Lawson, Clark & Oldman MNP Ltd. Richter Law Singh, Tucciarone Vanular Lawyers Professional Corp. Walker Head Lawyers Woitzik Polsinelli Barristers & Solicitors LAWNCARE SERVICE Crystal Lawn Care & Snow Removal Pickering Mower Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance True Green Weed Man LEARNINGCENTRE Academy for Mathematics and English Carea Community Health Centre IQ Brainers Academy & UCMAS Ajax Kids Corner Learning Centre Mathnasium LIMOUSINESERVICES Coopers Limousines Inc. D & A Limousine Diamond Limousine Moonlight Limousine LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY AJ’s Kung Fu Karaoke Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Regent Theatre St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture The Nine-0-Five Lounge LOCAL CHEF Dino Papa - Angelique’s Family Restaurant Kevin Brown - KB Food Roger Searle - Hawley Crescent Culinary Services LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT AJ’s Kung Fu Karaoke Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP Double The Pleasure Liane James - Harpist Pickering Playing Fields Two For The Show LOCALMUSICIANORBAND Cameron Waters Double The Pleasure Glenn Duncan Kristine Dandavino Music Studio Liane James - Harpist Two For The Show LO CAL SPORTS TEAM Ajax Minor Hockey Association Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Durham Fury Durham West Girls Hockey Association Pickering Hockey Association Pickering Soccer Club MAID / CLEANING SERVICE Karen’s Kleaning Merry Maids Of Ajax & Pickering Messy Maid Durham Molly Maid The Maids MAKE YOUR OWN WINE The Brew Kettle Vin Bon Ajax Winexpert Pickering MARTIAL ARTS Action & Reaction MMA Champion Dojo Counter Attack Krav Maga Durham Boxing Academy Durham Taekwondo Family Karate Schools Assoc. Mamute Martial Arts Northern Karate Schools The Cave Boxing & Fitness The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center MASSAGE THERAPY Active Integrative Medicine Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Amber Parkinson Massage Durham Natural Health Centre Muscles in Motion Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance The Wellness Spa Therapeutic Kneads Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine MATTRESS STORE Canadian Bedding Factory Mattress Sleep Country The Brick Mattress Store MECHANICSHOP Ajax Auto Pro Ajax Automotive Services Brotech Automotive Service Garraway Mechanical Services LRP Automotive Master Mechanic Pickering Auto Lab Precision Auto Centre Spencer’s Garage Suburban Motors MEDICAL / HEALTH SERVICES Carea Community Health Centre Dr. Kate Klein, Naturopathic Doctor Durham Natural Health Centre Pickering Foot Clinic Pickering Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic ME DICALCLINIC Carea Community Health Centre Medical Associates of Port Perry Steeple Hill Medical Centre Superseven Clinic The Gates Medical Center MEN’S FASHIONS Banana Republic Factory Store Bored Shirtless Hudson’s Bay Moores Clothing For Men Tip Top Tailors ME NSGROOMING 5one7 Hair House Alleyne’s Gentlemen’s Grooming Centre Daniel’s Hair Fashion Giules & Co. Boutique Salon Goodfellas Barber Lounge Royal Barber Shop & Men’s Hairstyling Six Thirty Barbers Sport Clips Wave Salon & Spa MEXICAN BarBurrito Chuuk Citrus & Smoke Fat Bastard Burritos Lone Star Texas Grill Mexico Lindo Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill MORTGAGEBROKER/ADVISOR Denise Laframboise - Element Mortgage Group Hannah Stojanovski - CLC Patrick Wilson - Mortgage Intelligence Rosemary Madden - Mortgage Intelligence Sebastian Coppa Steve White - Mortgage Alliance MOVINGCOMPANY/SERVICES CHUCK-IT Removal Services Door 2 Door Movers Inc. Hills Moving Rockbrune Bros Movers MU FFLER/EXHAUST SERVICES Ajax Automotive Services Master Mechanic Midas Monroe Auto Pickering Auto Lab MUSICINSTRUCTION Durham Community Choir Durham Music Centre Earl Johnson - Ajax Guitar Academy Kristine Dandavino Music Studio Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Niki’s School of Music Oshawa Piano and Vocal Academy Pickering Piano & Guitar Ray Hickey - Durham School of Music Soula Hardy - Pickering Piano & Guitar M USICALINSTRUMENTS Durham Music Centre Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Pickering Piano & Guitar Yamaha Music Gallery NATUROPATHICSERVICES Active Integrative Medicine Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Barefoot Health Integrative Wellness Clinic Dr. Kate Klein, Naturopathic Doctor Durham Natural Health Centre Pickering Wellness Centre The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance N EW CAR DEALERSHIP Ajax Hyundai Pickering Honda Pickering Toyota NEWHOMEBUILDING Brookfield Homes Cedar Oak Homes Coughlan Homes Esquire Homes Geranium Jeffery Homes John Boddy Homes Marshall Homes Inc. Midhaven Homes Tribute Homes NONPROFIT/FOUNDATIONS Ajax Rotary Club Habitat For Humanity ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Durham The Salvation Army United Way Durham Region NURSINGHOME Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home Thornton View Long Term Care Winbourne Park Long Term Care NUTRITIONIST Amanda Mcilhone Megan Kelly The Herbal Pathway OIL / LUBE CHANGE Canadian Tire Jiffy Lube Master Mechanic Midas Mr. Lube Pickering Auto Lab Pickering Honda OPTICAL STORE Ajax Optical Hakim Optical I Optique Kodak Lens Vision Centre Pickering Eye Care Centre Pickering Optical Westney Heights Optical ORGANICFOODSTORE BN Natural Food Farm Boy Healthy Planet Tiano’s Organics ORTHOTICSERVICES Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ali Bandali - Pickering Foot Clinic Dr. Bill Bitaxis - Axis Family Footcare Pickering Foot Clinic Walking Mobility Clinics by Kintec OUTDOORPATIO Boston Pizza Chuuk Citrus & Smoke Il Fornello Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill King’s Castle Bar & Grill Kingsmen Pub and Grill Lone Star Texas Grill Milanu’s Tandoori Grill PORT The Keg PAINT & WALLPAPER STORE Ajax Home Hardware Ajax Paint Centre Home Depot Sherwin-Williams Paint Store PAINTINGSERVICES Finest Painters Finishes By Hahn Noble Home Improvement The Altona Painting Co. PARTY SUPPLIES Castle Kid Jumping Castle Rentals Dollar Tree Gervais Party & Tent Rentals Party City Party Time Spirit Halloween The Paper Rose Garden PASTA Amici Casa Verde Ristorante East Side Mario’s Il Fornello PORT PATIO FURNITURE Canadian Home Leisure Canadian Tire DOT Furniture Lowe’s PET BOARDING / DAYCARE Ajax Pet Care Centre K9 Central Pet Resort, Training and Spa Mutt Lodge Parkers Pet Care PET FOOD / SUPPLIES Bark & Fitz Whitby Global Pet Foods Heronview Raw and Natural Mister Pet Pet Valu - Ajax PetSmart The Bone Natural Pet Boutique PET GROOMING Glam-Fur-Mations Mobile Pet Stylist KS Pet Grooming Pet Valu - Ajax PetSmart Precious Pet’s Grooming Shirley’s K9 Clippery PHOTOGRAPHYSERVICES Heather Windsor Photography Kathleen Gillis Photography Megan Battersby Photography Random Moments Photography Rebecca Leigh Photography TNM Photography Trinity Design Photography PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES Apex Health & Fitness Physiotherapy Associates Of Port Perry The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine PIZZA Aunty’s Recipe Domino’s Pizza Gino’s Famous Pizzaria Il Fornello Kerry’s Pizza & Chicken Maestro’s Gourmet Pizza & Gelato Papa Johns Pizza Pizza Pino Pizzaville PORT PLUMBING Blue Line Plumbing & Heating Ltd Caldwell Plumbing Plumbers Supply Throne Plumbing PODIATRISTOFFICE Ajax Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ali Bandali - Pickering Foot Clinic Dr. Bill Bitaxis - Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ron Klein Pickering Foot Clinic POOLCOMPANY Colonial Pools & Recreations Diplomat Pools & Spas Starling Pools & Spa Ltd. Taunton Pools PRIVATESCHOOL Blaisdale Montessori Harwood Montessori School Kendalwood Montessori & Elementary School Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering Trafalgar Castle School REAL ESTATE AGENT Alex Giancoulas-Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage Bronwen Green-Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, Brokerage Greg Brown-Sutton Group-Heritage realty inc., Brokerage Julia Seaton-Royal LePage Connect Realty, Brokerage Laura McBride-Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Mersadies Burton-Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage Michelle Dunne-Royal Lepage Connect Realty, Brokerage Nicola King-Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage Nicole Bafaro-Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage Sara Walsh-Royal LePage Connect Realty, Brokerage REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Brokerage Keller Williams Renowned Realty, Brokerage Re/Max Jazz Inc., Brokerage Re/Max Rouge River Realty Ltd - Ajax Royal LePage Terrequity Realty, Brokerage RECREATIONALVEHICLES Camping In Style RV Center Campkin’s RV Centre Owasco RV Centre RETIREMENTCOMMUNITY Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home Cedarcroft Place, Retirement Residence Chartwell Wynfield Retirement Lynde Creek Manor Retirement Community Orchard Villa Retirement Residence Revera Retirement Living Village of Taunton Mills Viva Pickering Retirement Community ROOFINGCOMPANY Ajax Roofing & Repair John McLellan Contracting Inc. 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Extreme Tattoo Ink Is Art Tattoo Lounge Iridescent Doxy Custom Tattoos Motor City Tattoo Studio Next of Skin Sacred Tattoos The Black Rose Tattoo Parlour THAI Hot Mama Noi’s Thai on the Fly Red House Thai & Malaysia Thai One On Thai Orchid Restaurant TIRESALES&SERVICE Active Green+Ross Tire & Auto Centre Ajax Tire & Custom Wheel Canadian Tire Exclusive Wheel & Tire GD Wholesale Tires Monroe Auto OK Tire On The Rim Again Pickering Auto Lab Tire Depot Tirecraft Ajax TRAVEL AGENCY CAA Carlson Wagonlit Click The Mouse Travel Agency Expedia Cruises Flight Centre Marlin Travel Progress TravelPlus SellOffVacations.com TREESERVICE Able Tree Service Alex Pol Tree Services Darlington Tree Service Daveys Tree Service Ethic Tree Creations Tandem Tree Service Yard All Tree Service TUTORINGSERVICES Academy for Mathematics and English IQ Brainers Academy & UCMAS Ajax Kids Corner Learning Centre Kumon Math & Reading Centre Mathnasium Oxford Learning Ajax Tutor Doctor Durham USEDCARDEALERSHIP Bessada Kia Durham Auto Sales Ltd. 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Peter Farrell ACUPUNCTURE Active Integrative Medicine Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Apex Health & Fitness Durham Natural Health Centre Massage Addict Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine ADULTEDUCATION Durham Catholic District School Board Durham College ALL AROUND RESTAURANT Amici Corrados Restaurant & Bar Il Fornello Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Lone Star Texas Grill Michael’s Eatery PORT Portly Piper Pub Ajax Sabina’s Casual Dining & Pub Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge ANIMAL HOSPITAL Ajax Animal Hospital Amberlea Animal Hospital Claremont Veterinary Services Forestbrook Pet Hospital Pickering Animal Hospital Westney Road Animal Clinic Whites Road Animal Hospital ANIMALRESCUE Benevolent Bully Rescue Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary Team Chelsea APPLIANCE STORE Home Depot Leon’s Lowe’s MTC Factory Outlet Paddy’s Market Tasco ART GALLERY OpenStudio Art Cafe Station Gallery The Robert McLaughlin Gallery ASIAN RESTAURANT Caribbean Heat Fine Taste Hakka Chinese Restaurant Hakka Passion Hibachi Grill Makimono Mandarin Restaurant Purple Bubble Asian Cuisine Red House Thai & Malaysia Spicy Dragon Thai Orchid Restaurant AUCTIONEER MacGregor Auction Services Murrays Auctioneers & Valuers Tiah Auctions AUDIOLOGYSERVICES Advanced Hearing Ontario Connect Hearing Hearing Solutions HearingLife Canada McIntyre Hearing Clinic Professional Hearing Services AUTOCOLLISION&REPAIR Baseline Collision Carstar Pickering Fix Auto Pickering Central Henry Desjardins Automotive J.B.S Auto Body Collision & Rust Repair Lakeridge Collision Center Pickering Auto Lab Raffi Automotive Collision Centre Three Bears Auto Body AUTO GLASS REPAIR Aaron’s Auto Sunroof and Repair Inc. 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SPAR - Marathon Roofing Supplies BUSINESSCONSULTINGSERVICE AJ Creative AjaxPickering.ca Business Advisory Centre Durham iGuides Canada Make it Happen Services New Initiatives - Human Resources Services BUSINESS THAT GIVES TO COMMUNITY Alzheimer Society Durham Region Footprints 4 Autism Habitat For Humanity Humane Society of Durham Region MADD Canada Metis Nation of Ontario MS Society of Canada ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Durham Rotary Club Of Ajax The Salvation Army BUTCHER / MEAT SHOP Bruno’s Signature Farm Boy Sal’s Grocery Store The Food Plus Company CAFE / BISTRO Berry Hill Food Company Bistro ‘67 Bistro 36 Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery Heaffles PORT Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Village Laine Yarn Cafe CAKES / CUPCAKES Baking At It’s Best Bun King Bakery & Deli Choko-Mocko Gluten Free Bakeshop Coco Cake Co. Cupcakes and Studmuffins Heritage House Little Bean Bakery Metro Our Little Bakery Sweet Emma’s Cakery CAMPINGEQUIPMENT Canadian Tire Gagnon Sporting Goods Sail Outdoors Inc CAREERTRAINING/DEVELOPMENT Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre LBD Academy and Lashes By Design Boutique New Initiatives - Human Resources Services CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT Beryl’s Pepper Pot District Lounge Island Mix Restaurant Mysticle Lounge Rotilicious Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant Taste of T&T Yardies Caribbean Cuisine CARPET/UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Ajax Professional Carpet Cleaners Canadian Carpet Cleaning & Janitorial Gord’s Carpet Cleaning Inc Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning Inc. 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Sundance Window Cleaning TGM Cleaning The Maids CLOSETORGANIZATION Gum Tree Cabinets Organized By Catherine Solutions - Your Organized Living Store CLOTHING Bored Shirtless Canoe And Lake Garbo’s Boutique Gather J’Adore Intimates Once Upon A Child Winners COFFEESHOP Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery Coffee Time Hollywood Donuts McDonalds Second Cup Starbucks Tim Horton’s COMPUTERSERVICE/REPAIR A.P. Computers Best Buy Geek Squad Canada Computers Ajax Future Tech Canada Staples CONSIGNMENT/THRIFTSTORE Once Upon A Child Play It Again Val ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Durham Talize Thrift store The Salvation Army Value Village COSMETICSURGERYSERVICES Beautytox DermaSpa Laser Clinic Dr. Kara Plastic Surgery of Whitby Enduring Beauty Modern Medi Spa CRAFT BREWERY 5 Paddles Brewing Company Brock Street Brewing Company Durham Brewing Co. Falcon Brewing Company Little Beasts Brewing Company Old Flame Brewing Co. Rouge River Brewing Company Town Brewery CROSS FIT GYM Belly Bootcamp Durham West Crosby Strength & Conditioning CrossFit Living The Dream Ajax CrossFit Pickering Perfect Form Personal Training Studio The Cave Boxing & Fitness DANCESTUDIOS Ajax Dance Company Creative Connexions Performing Arts Centre Dance Collective Studio Dance Inc. Denise Lester Dance Academy Jacqueline’s School of Dance Keystone Dance Co Prestige Dance Company Protege Dance Company The Dance Experience DAYCARE / CHILD CARE Blaisdale Montessori EDUKids Child Care Centre Kids Corner Learning Centre Milestone Montessori Pickering Frenchmans’s Bay YMCA DECKS/FENCES/PATIOS Customized General Contracting DECKplus Ltd. Flann Fence and Decks The Deck Guys Todd’s Sheds DELICATESSEN Bruno’s Signature Farm Boy Loblaws Sal’s Grocery Store DENTAL HYGIENIST Kathleen - Westney North Dental Clinic Lori Gallant - Smile 4 Me Dental Hygiene DENTALSERVICES Brock North Dental By The Lake Dental Dentistry on Liverpool Durham Dental Centres Fujiki Dental Green Door Dental Miskin Dental Pickering Square Dental Office Precision Denture Care Salem Dental DENTURECLINIC Deegan Denture Clinic Durham Denture Clinic Precision Denture Care DESSERT Baking At It’s Best Choko-Mocko Gluten Free Bakeshop Dairy Queen Demetres Hollywood Cone Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge DINER Angelique’s Family Restaurant Scrambles Sunset Grill That 50’s Diner DJSERVICES Best Music Services Double The Pleasure Forever Sounds DJ Services Request Music DJ Services Step by Step Pro DJ DOGTRAINING Cathy Cope - FMD Training Sit Means Sit Who’s Walking Who Dog Training Centres DOMESTICCARDEALERSHIP Boyer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Formula Ford Lincoln Pickering Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd. VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC Village Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat DRIVINGINSTRUCTION All Seasons Driving School Best Choice Driving School G2 Drivers Academy GR8 Drivers Provincial Driving School Xxaminer Driver Consultant Inc. Young Drivers of Canada DRUG STORE / PHARMACY Ajax Guardian Pharmacy Ajax Pharmachoice Bowen’s Pharmacy Costco Wholesale Glendale Pharmacy Health Rite Pharmacy Rexall / Pharma Plus Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. Shoprite Pharmacy Superseven Clinic DUCTCLEANINGSERVICES Ashton Heating & Cooling Double Diamond Duct Cleaning Prestige Carpet & Duct Cleaning Inc. Rodman’s Heating & Air ELECTRICALSERVICES A.G. James Electrical Ltd. AM Electric Captain Electric CMD Electric Ltd. Rand Electric EMPLOYMENTAGENCY Adecco Durham Region Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Durham Workforce Authority EVENT PLANNING Ashley Farrell - Velvet Bordeaux Events by Francesca, xo Weddings Chameleon Events Dion Events Events by Sarah Megan PEPP Services Tigris Events Inc. FACTORY OUTLET Banana Republic Factory Store Factory Direct GAP MTC Factory Outlet FAMILY RESTAURANT Angelique’s Family Restaurant East Side Mario’s Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Perkins Restaurant & Bakery PORT Portly Piper Pub Ajax Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Yardies Caribbean Cuisine FAMILY ACTIVITIES Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas Nebs Fun World Pickering Playing Fields FAMILYBUSINESS Bruno’s Signature Chuuk Citrus & Smoke Hair Experience JAM Designs John Boddy Homes Jones - Dooley Insurance Brokers FINANCIAL PLANNING Brian Gribben Insurance Planning Inc. Conor Amyot - IG Wealth Management Desjardins Financial Services Paul Marsh - Edward Jones RBC Dominion Susan Lepp - Edward Jones Tracy Campbell - Investors Group FIREPLACE CENTRE / STORE Ashton Heating & Cooling Classic Fireplace and BBQ Store Home Depot FISH & CHIPS Balmoral Fish & Chips Captain George’s Fish & Chips Halibut House Fish & Chips Halibut Time Restaurant & Grill House Jasper Fish & Chips Malt n Salt Fish & Chips Stanley’s Fish and Chips FLOORING Canadian Hardwood Flooring Carpet-Towne Classic Floor Shop End Of The Roll - Pickering FloorBank Home Depot Lowe’s Tile House FLORIST Brooklin Floral & Garden Shoppe Inc by Francesca, xo Weddings Classic Flowers Flowers by Veronika Reed’s Florists Limited The Little Flower Shop Violet Bloom’s Fresh Flowers FOOTCARECLINIC Ajax Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre Axis Family Footcare BioPed Footcare & Orthotics Foot Care Academy Happy Feet Pickering Foot Clinic Walking Mobility Clinics by Kintec FUNERALHOME/SERVICES Accettone Funeral Home Ltd. Armstrong Funeral Home DeStefano Funeral Home Services Inc. McEachnie Funeral Home Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres FURNITURE STORE Ashley Furniture Canadian Bedding Costco Wholesale Furniture Trends Leon’s Oak Unlimited Furniture (1995) Inc Sklar Peppler Furniture Inc. 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Boutique Salon Hair Fashion 3000 KC & Co. Hair Salon Lavish Salon & Spa Lubu Modern Touch Hair Salon and Spa The Shoppe Wave Salon & Spa HAMBURGER Angelique’s Family Restaurant Big M Bollocks Pub & Kitchen- Pickering Patio Five Guys McCoy Burgers Pete’s Big Bite Burgers PORT Portly Piper Pub Ajax Retro Burger Texas Burger HARDWARE STORE Ajax Home Hardware Canadian Tire Home Depot Markham Industrial & Trade Supplies HEALTH FOOD STORE BN Natural Food GNC Healthy Planet Nutrition House - Pickering Town Centre Popeye’s Vitamins & Supplements The Herbal Pathway Your Good Health HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING Advantage Airtech ClimateCare Ashton Heating Button’s Heating & Air Conditioning Comfort Masters Cumberland Heating & Air Conditioning Natural Choice Heating & Cooling Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning Tranquility Home Comfort United Trades HOMEDECOR/ACCESSORIES Budget Blinds Of Ajax Home Sense JYSK Pier 1 The Wreath Collective MTC Factory Outlet Whitby Audio Video HOME HEALTH CARE Bayshore Home Health Home Well Care Services Lindsay Couture - Oakwood Home Healthcare Meridian Home Care Services Oakwood Home Healthcare Shoppers Home Health Care HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Autograph Garage Doors Flann Fence and Decks The HandyBoydz HOMERENOVATIONCOMPANY Ajax Roofing & Repair Customized General Contracting Jescore Renovations Inc John McLellan Contracting Inc. Phoenix Contracting PuroClean Restoration Services of Durham SERVPRO of Ajax True-Care Restoration Inc. Y & G Construction Group HOT TUB / SPA Colonial Pools & Recreations Diplomat Pools & Spas Elite Hot Tub Service Home Depot Taunton Pools HOTEL / MOTEL Best Western Plus Durham Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Ajax Holiday Inn Express Residence Inn by Marriott - Whitby ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT Baskin Robins Dairy Queen Grandad’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour Hollywood Cone Icetales Marble Slab Creamery McDonalds Pickering Village Ice Cream Shop IMPORTEDCARDEALERSHIP Ajax Mazda Ajax Nissan Bessada Kia Endras INFINITI Lakeridge Auto Gallery Pickering Honda Pickering Mitsubishi Pickering Toyota Pickering Volkswagen Inc. Whitby Subaru INDIAN RESTAURANT Cucini Catering Daal Roti Milanu’s Tandoori Grill Mount Everest Indian Restaurant Mumbay Grill Rekha’s Indian kitchen Samosa Hut SilverSpoon Takeout & Catering Zeera By The Bay INDOOR GAME / PLAY CENTRE 123 Party & Bounce Endless Fun The Fun Factory Indoor Playground INSURANCECOMPANY Bryson Insurance Co - operators First Durham Insurance & Financial Ltd. Intact insurance Jones - Dooley Insurance Brokers Pine Ridge Insurance Brokers Limited State Farm Insurance The Insurance Market Insurance Brokers Ltd. INTERIORDESIGN/DECOR Bliss Home Innovations Decorating Den Feather Your Nest JAPANESE RESTAURANT Dragon Rolls Makimono Sakada Sushi Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant Sushi T&T JEWELLERY STORE Garo Jewellers Graziella Fine Jewellery Hooper’s Jewellers JAM Designs Pandora - Pickering Town Centre People’s Jewellers - Pickering Town Centre Studio Jewellers KIDS ACTIVITIES AIM Gymnastics - Pickering Ajax Dance Company Keystone Dance Co Kids Corner Learning Centre Northern Karate Schools Protege Dance Company Taylar Gymnastics The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center Town Of Ajax KIDS CAMPS Creative Connexions Performing Arts Centre Kids Corner Learning Centre The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center KITCHENDESIGN/RENOVATIONS AyA Kitchens Bliss Home Innovations Brandom Kitchen And Bath Design Centre Inc Customized General Contracting Home Depot Oakdale Kitchens Paint Squad Phoenix Contracting The Home Improvement Store Y & G Construction Group LANDSCAPE COMPANY Arnts The Landscape Supplier Inc Bathe and McLellan Building Materials Inline Landscaping Inc. Trillium Landscape Group TWG Landscaping Property Maintenance Inc. Vandermeer Nursery & Garden Centre LAW FIRM AP Lawyers Pickering Lawson, Clark & Oldman MNP Ltd. Richter Law Singh, Tucciarone Vanular Lawyers Professional Corp. Walker Head Lawyers Woitzik Polsinelli Barristers & Solicitors LAWNCARE SERVICE Crystal Lawn Care & Snow Removal Pickering Mower Trillium Landscaping and Maintenance True Green Weed Man LEARNINGCENTRE Academy for Mathematics and English Carea Community Health Centre IQ Brainers Academy & UCMAS Ajax Kids Corner Learning Centre Mathnasium LIMOUSINESERVICES Coopers Limousines Inc. D & A Limousine Diamond Limousine Moonlight Limousine LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY AJ’s Kung Fu Karaoke Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Regent Theatre St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture The Nine-0-Five Lounge LOCAL CHEF Dino Papa - Angelique’s Family Restaurant Kevin Brown - KB Food Roger Searle - Hawley Crescent Culinary Services LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT AJ’s Kung Fu Karaoke Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP Double The Pleasure Liane James - Harpist Pickering Playing Fields Two For The Show LOCALMUSICIANORBAND Cameron Waters Double The Pleasure Glenn Duncan Kristine Dandavino Music Studio Liane James - Harpist Two For The Show LO CAL SPORTS TEAM Ajax Minor Hockey Association Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Durham Fury Durham West Girls Hockey Association Pickering Hockey Association Pickering Soccer Club MAID / CLEANING SERVICE Karen’s Kleaning Merry Maids Of Ajax & Pickering Messy Maid Durham Molly Maid The Maids MAKE YOUR OWN WINE The Brew Kettle Vin Bon Ajax Winexpert Pickering MARTIAL ARTS Action & Reaction MMA Champion Dojo Counter Attack Krav Maga Durham Boxing Academy Durham Taekwondo Family Karate Schools Assoc. Mamute Martial Arts Northern Karate Schools The Cave Boxing & Fitness The Harmony Martial Arts & Fitness Center MASSAGE THERAPY Active Integrative Medicine Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Amber Parkinson Massage Durham Natural Health Centre Muscles in Motion Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance The Wellness Spa Therapeutic Kneads Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine MATTRESS STORE Canadian Bedding Factory Mattress Sleep Country The Brick Mattress Store MECHANICSHOP Ajax Auto Pro Ajax Automotive Services Brotech Automotive Service Garraway Mechanical Services LRP Automotive Master Mechanic Pickering Auto Lab Precision Auto Centre Spencer’s Garage Suburban Motors MEDICAL / HEALTH SERVICES Carea Community Health Centre Dr. Kate Klein, Naturopathic Doctor Durham Natural Health Centre Pickering Foot Clinic Pickering Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic ME DICALCLINIC Carea Community Health Centre Medical Associates of Port Perry Steeple Hill Medical Centre Superseven Clinic The Gates Medical Center MEN’S FASHIONS Banana Republic Factory Store Bored Shirtless Hudson’s Bay Moores Clothing For Men Tip Top Tailors ME NSGROOMING 5one7 Hair House Alleyne’s Gentlemen’s Grooming Centre Daniel’s Hair Fashion Giules & Co. Boutique Salon Goodfellas Barber Lounge Royal Barber Shop & Men’s Hairstyling Six Thirty Barbers Sport Clips Wave Salon & Spa MEXICAN BarBurrito Chuuk Citrus & Smoke Fat Bastard Burritos Lone Star Texas Grill Mexico Lindo Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill MORTGAGEBROKER/ADVISOR Denise Laframboise - Element Mortgage Group Hannah Stojanovski - CLC Patrick Wilson - Mortgage Intelligence Rosemary Madden - Mortgage Intelligence Sebastian Coppa Steve White - Mortgage Alliance MOVINGCOMPANY/SERVICES CHUCK-IT Removal Services Door 2 Door Movers Inc. Hills Moving Rockbrune Bros Movers MU FFLER/EXHAUST SERVICES Ajax Automotive Services Master Mechanic Midas Monroe Auto Pickering Auto Lab MUSICINSTRUCTION Durham Community Choir Durham Music Centre Earl Johnson - Ajax Guitar Academy Kristine Dandavino Music Studio Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Niki’s School of Music Oshawa Piano and Vocal Academy Pickering Piano & Guitar Ray Hickey - Durham School of Music Soula Hardy - Pickering Piano & Guitar M USICALINSTRUMENTS Durham Music Centre Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Pickering Piano & Guitar Yamaha Music Gallery NATUROPATHICSERVICES Active Integrative Medicine Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness Barefoot Health Integrative Wellness Clinic Dr. Kate Klein, Naturopathic Doctor Durham Natural Health Centre Pickering Wellness Centre The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance N EW CAR DEALERSHIP Ajax Hyundai Pickering Honda Pickering Toyota NEWHOMEBUILDING Brookfield Homes Cedar Oak Homes Coughlan Homes Esquire Homes Geranium Jeffery Homes John Boddy Homes Marshall Homes Inc. Midhaven Homes Tribute Homes NONPROFIT/FOUNDATIONS Ajax Rotary Club Habitat For Humanity ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Durham The Salvation Army United Way Durham Region NURSINGHOME Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home Thornton View Long Term Care Winbourne Park Long Term Care NUTRITIONIST Amanda Mcilhone Megan Kelly The Herbal Pathway OIL / LUBE CHANGE Canadian Tire Jiffy Lube Master Mechanic Midas Mr. Lube Pickering Auto Lab Pickering Honda OPTICAL STORE Ajax Optical Hakim Optical I Optique Kodak Lens Vision Centre Pickering Eye Care Centre Pickering Optical Westney Heights Optical ORGANICFOODSTORE BN Natural Food Farm Boy Healthy Planet Tiano’s Organics ORTHOTICSERVICES Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ali Bandali - Pickering Foot Clinic Dr. Bill Bitaxis - Axis Family Footcare Pickering Foot Clinic Walking Mobility Clinics by Kintec OUTDOORPATIO Boston Pizza Chuuk Citrus & Smoke Il Fornello Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill King’s Castle Bar & Grill Kingsmen Pub and Grill Lone Star Texas Grill Milanu’s Tandoori Grill PORT The Keg PAINT & WALLPAPER STORE Ajax Home Hardware Ajax Paint Centre Home Depot Sherwin-Williams Paint Store PAINTINGSERVICES Finest Painters Finishes By Hahn Noble Home Improvement The Altona Painting Co. PARTY SUPPLIES Castle Kid Jumping Castle Rentals Dollar Tree Gervais Party & Tent Rentals Party City Party Time Spirit Halloween The Paper Rose Garden PASTA Amici Casa Verde Ristorante East Side Mario’s Il Fornello PORT PATIO FURNITURE Canadian Home Leisure Canadian Tire DOT Furniture Lowe’s PET BOARDING / DAYCARE Ajax Pet Care Centre K9 Central Pet Resort, Training and Spa Mutt Lodge Parkers Pet Care PET FOOD / SUPPLIES Bark & Fitz Whitby Global Pet Foods Heronview Raw and Natural Mister Pet Pet Valu - Ajax PetSmart The Bone Natural Pet Boutique PET GROOMING Glam-Fur-Mations Mobile Pet Stylist KS Pet Grooming Pet Valu - Ajax PetSmart Precious Pet’s Grooming Shirley’s K9 Clippery PHOTOGRAPHYSERVICES Heather Windsor Photography Kathleen Gillis Photography Megan Battersby Photography Random Moments Photography Rebecca Leigh Photography TNM Photography Trinity Design Photography PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES Apex Health & Fitness Physiotherapy Associates Of Port Perry The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine PIZZA Aunty’s Recipe Domino’s Pizza Gino’s Famous Pizzaria Il Fornello Kerry’s Pizza & Chicken Maestro’s Gourmet Pizza & Gelato Papa Johns Pizza Pizza Pino Pizzaville PORT PLUMBING Blue Line Plumbing & Heating Ltd Caldwell Plumbing Plumbers Supply Throne Plumbing PODIATRISTOFFICE Ajax Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ali Bandali - Pickering Foot Clinic Dr. Bill Bitaxis - Axis Family Footcare Dr. Ron Klein Pickering Foot Clinic POOLCOMPANY Colonial Pools & Recreations Diplomat Pools & Spas Starling Pools & Spa Ltd. Taunton Pools PRIVATESCHOOL Blaisdale Montessori Harwood Montessori School Kendalwood Montessori & Elementary School Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering Trafalgar Castle School REAL ESTATE AGENT Alex Giancoulas-Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage Bronwen Green-Royal LePage Frank Real Estate, Brokerage Greg Brown-Sutton Group-Heritage realty inc., Brokerage Julia Seaton-Royal LePage Connect Realty, Brokerage Laura McBride-Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Mersadies Burton-Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage Michelle Dunne-Royal Lepage Connect Realty, Brokerage Nicola King-Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage Nicole Bafaro-Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc. Brokerage Sara Walsh-Royal LePage Connect Realty, Brokerage REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Brokerage Keller Williams Renowned Realty, Brokerage Re/Max Jazz Inc., Brokerage Re/Max Rouge River Realty Ltd - Ajax Royal LePage Terrequity Realty, Brokerage RECREATIONALVEHICLES Camping In Style RV Center Campkin’s RV Centre Owasco RV Centre RETIREMENTCOMMUNITY Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home Cedarcroft Place, Retirement Residence Chartwell Wynfield Retirement Lynde Creek Manor Retirement Community Orchard Villa Retirement Residence Revera Retirement Living Village of Taunton Mills Viva Pickering Retirement Community ROOFINGCOMPANY Ajax Roofing & Repair John McLellan Contracting Inc. Lifestyle Home Products Logik Roofing Sheridan Home Improvements RUBBISHREMOVAL 1-800-Got-Junk Bin There Dump that CHUCK-IT Removal Services Junk Runners SENIORSERVICES Home Well Care Services Oakwood Home Healthcare The Lighthouse Retreat SHEDS Home Depot Steve’s Sheds Todd’s Sheds SHOESTORE DSW - Designer Shoe Warehouse Mondano Shoes - PTC Once Upon A Child SoftMoc Warehouse SKATINGCLUB/LESSONS Ajax Community Centre City of Pickering - Learn to Skate 55+ Edges Learn to Skate Laurie’s Learn to Skate McLean Community Centre SPAS / ESTHETIC SERVICES Josephine - The Ten Spot Ajax Lavish Salon & Spa Lica Ciobanu - Wave Salon & Spa Lubu myspa Pickering Chiropractic Health Centre Spa Sedona The Facial Place The Wellness Spa Wave Salon & Spa SPORTINGGOODSSTORE Firearms Outlet Canada (FOC) Gagnon Sporting Goods Mount Kirby Skis & Boards National Sports Sail Outdoors Inc Sport Chek SPORTS BAR Bollocks Pub & Kitchen - Pickering Patio Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Kingsmen Pub and Grill PORT Portly Piper Pub Ajax Sabina’s Casual Dining & Pub SUSHI Dragon Rolls Makimono Sakada Sushi Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant Sushi & Maki Sushi T&T TAILORS/ALTERATIONS Ajax Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair Christine McBride - Bewitching Stitchery KvH Fashions TATTOO / PIERCING STUDIO Apocalyptic Ink Tattoos Dragon Ingenuus Professional Piercing Services Dragon Ink Tattoos & Piercings Inc. 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Pickering Honda Pickering Toyota VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC Village Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat VETERINARY SERVICES Ajax Animal Hospital Ajax West Veterinary Clinic & Mobile Vet Amberlea Animal Hospital Bay Ridges Animal Clinic Claremont Veterinary Services Forestbrook Pet Hospital King Hopkins Pet Hospital Rosswell Animal Hospital Westney Road Animal Clinic Whites Road Animal Hospital WINDOWCLEANINGSERVICES Able Window Cleaners M&M Professional Window Cleaners Ltd Shack Shine WINDOWCOVERINGS Budget Blinds Of Ajax Feather Your Nest Pamela’s Blinds Sunshade Blinds & Drapery The Shutter Professionals WINDOWS&DOORS Albern Windows & Doors Brock Doors And Windows Canada Windows & Doors Leatherdale Windows & Doors Lifestyle Home Products Sierra Windows and Doors WINGS Bollocks Pub & Kitchen - Pickering Patio Buffalo Wild Wings Bulldog Pub & Grill Horn Dawgs BBQ Magwyers Pub Portly Piper Pub Ajax Sabina’s Casual Dining & Pub St. Louis Bar & Grill Wild Wing Yardies Caribbean Cuisine WOMEN’SFASHIONS Bored Shirtless Dynamite Fairweather Garbo’s Boutique Hudson’s Bay Humphrey’s Boutique Brooklin Marshalls Turquoise Boutiques Walmart Winners YOGA CENTRE Ajax Community Centre Balanced Life Yoga GoodLife Fitness Pickering Ridge Life Time Athletic Moksha Yoga Town Of Ajax Fitness & Health Centre Tracy Woodcock - UFIT Health & Wellness **PLEASE NOTE: The nominees printed herein have been chosen by our readers; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ajax/Pickering News Advertier. All nominees are provided “as is” and are revised/updated daily as requested. For a completelistofnomineesandcategories,logonto durhamregion.com/readerschoice-ajaxpickering. R 27EBMTEPEE SROFEE BROD MNS AEENIMOE NSER THOOTE FTO V TH 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 18 Learn More at Marketing360.ca Introducing Marketing 360™ Powered by Star Metroland Media Busy running your small business? Let us help with marketing it. 109 BLOOR ST. E., OSHAWA 905-434-7433 stevessheds.com ThankYou to EveryoneWho Nominated us in the Reader’s ChoiceAwards. to all of our students, families and friends who nominated us Best Adult Education and Best Learning Centre in Oshawa/Whitby and Best Adult Education in Ajax/ Pickering.We are truly grateful for your continued support. Oshawa Campus • 850 King St.W.Unit 26,Oshawa Ajax Campus • 458 Fairall St.Unit 7,Ajax Thank you Thank you to m y t r u s t e d c l i e n t s a n d partners f o r y o u r nominations!nominations! Hannah Stojanovski | Mortgage Agent Capital Lending Centre License # 12830 hannah@mortgageswithhannah.ca (289) 608-7185 305 - 230 Westney Rd S, Ajax ON L1S 7J5 2020 Readers’ Choice Advertising Feature Advertising Feature VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY! 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 2212 TAUNTON ROAD, HAMPTON APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE: 905-263-8369 • 1-800-798-5502 www.PaddysMarket.ca It’s Worth the Drive to Hampton! ThankYou for Nominating us Vote Now until September 27 th Family owned and operated since 1955 Paddy’s Market Thank you to all our customers who nominated us for the 2020 Readers Choice Award “Best Butcher and Meat Shop”. We pride ourselves on being Durham’s Premier Butcher Shop and look forward to serving our community for another 25 years! It would be greatly appreciated if you can continue the support and vote for us on the Durham Region – Readers Choice Awards website. AJAX-PICKERING — https://www.durhamregion.com/readerschoice-ajaxpickering Thank you for all your support and we look forward to continuing to serve you! Revitalizationor s egregation? From politics to policing, hospitals to housing, Star journalists report on the issues that affect us all. We hold the powerful accountable, help you navigate your day, and work to build a country that creates the greatest good for the greatest number. Stay close to what matters most at thestar.com. 2020 Readers’ Choice Advertising Feature –Newspaper Toolbox Local delights for the fall As Canada hunkers down for the cooling weather, plenty of regional food pro- ducers will be selling their delicious autumn products at roadside stands, farmers markets, and grocery store chains. Local Food Plus, Canada’s local sustainable food system organization, asserts that 100,000 people are eating “certified local sustainable” food every day —that means they are eating food grown within their prov- ince and not trucked or flown in from faraway places. If you’d like to have your own local food experience, a drive to the country and a visit to a local producers’ market is a great idea for a crisp fall day. Wine, cheese, apples, cider, farm-fresh eggs, and locally raised natural meat can all be bought when one is in the know about where to find them. If you would like to plug in to the network of local pro- ducers in your area, the best place to go for information is to a local food producers’ association. Or, once on site, you could go to the local tourism office or natural food store. These people will be able to tell you where to get the buttery, mild goat cheese you’ve been craving, or the season’s freshest pressing of apple cider. Ask, too, about butchers who work locally, as well as jam-makers, micro- breweries, organic vegetable growers, and livestock farm- ers. If you can’t get to the country, take heart; more and more mainstream restaurants are beginning to feature menu items made from local products. 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At that time, a lot of money had already been spent on licensing agree- ments and merchandise for upcoming events — Perks had the idea to make a quick pivot into "experien- tial retail." Wizards Emporium is stocked with everything a devoted Harry Potter fan could want. From clothing and ac- cessories from the four Hogwarts houses, to candy, wands, goblets, board games and movie replicas like Hagrid's pink umbrel- la. There's even a spot to take your photo on the famed Platform 9 3/4. "It has been just amazing," Perks says of the response so far. "We have people waiting outside before the mall opens. As fast as we're put- ting stuff on the shelves, peo- ple are buying it." The stock of 1,000 wands he thought would last until Christmas was gone in one day, while 1,000 chocolate frogs sold in less than a week. Customers are coming from as far away as Thun- der Bay and Quebec. Wizards Emporium will soon be the only store in Canada licensed to sell a special line of Hogwarts school clothing made in Scotland. The only other place it is available at is Universal Studios. Perks says there are plans to add an addition to the store to create a potions classroom. The York Durham Heri- tage Railway is hosting its annual Wizards Festival and Hallows Express Train ride from Oct. 2 to 4 in Ux- bridge. The event, which will have reduced capacity this year, includes interactive classes, magic shows, a sorting hat ceremony, for- tune tellers, magical ven- dors — and even a Quid- ditch tournament. "Right now, more than ever before, the railway needs support," Perks says. ATTENTION MUGGLES: CANADA'S BIGGEST HARRY POTTER STORE IS OPEN IN PICKERING JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com BUSINESS WIZARDS EMPORIUM SOLD 1,000 WANDS ON ITS FIRST DAY IN BUSINESS Wizards Emporium store manager Sandra Davis in the popular Harry Potter-themed store Hallows Express. Susie Kockerscheidt/Torstar — News Canada Prep your home for fall with tips from the experts Over the course of the pan- demic, home has become our sanctuary, office and play- ground. And after a spring and summer of heavy use, autumn is a great time to tackle mainte- nance projects that can help you save money, reduce ener- gy costs and prevent damage to your property during the winter. Whether you’re a new homeowner or are just looking for basic tips, here’s a fall home maintenance checklist to get you started: Prevent water damage : Check the condition of your underground water pipes. If you have a yard full of trees or have noticed a reduction in wa- ter pressure, this could be a sign that your pipes are blocked, filled with roots from trees or possibly deteriorating. Shut off the water supply to your outdoor water faucets. And don't forget to put away the outdoor hose before the temperature falls below zero. Clean eavestroughs and drains and make sure they are not blocked by leaves or other debris. Check key problem areas for heat loss : Windowpanes, door seals and thresholds wear down or deteriorate over time. When there is air creep- ing through the windows and doors, it can create damage as well as drive up your energy bill. Adding a little interior insu- lation can help keep you warm. If you feel air coming in through electrical outlets, consider in- sulating them. It costs only a few dollars and will make a big difference in how your house is conserving heat and could lower bills. Check your roof : Make sure there are no loose shingles or areas that need repair. Look for overhanging tree branches that could fall in a storm. Smoke and carbon monox- ide:Check batteries to make sure that you’re safe in the event of a fire or gas leak. Hav- ing the right insurance is es- sential in case something goes wrong. Dianne Oxley Realtor / Sales Representative Royal Heritage Realty Ltd. 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ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo.Copyright©2009 Frank Leo MUlti-Million Dollar S ell Your Home Faster and For More Money. GuARANTEED HoME SELLING SySTEM •Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Digital Web Strategy Reaching Millions • Learn the Secrets of Selling Without Ineffective open Houses • Our Team of Professionals for the Same Price As Hiring a Single Broker • Get Up to $10,000 No Interest for 60 Days**** • Total Service Guarantee In Writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it**** • Competitive Rates, Exceptional Service • In Depth Neighborhood Report for Each Property We Sell 5 UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY Renovated Turnkey Opportunity in South Etobicoke on a Huge Lot with 2 Car Garage 7 car Triple Private Drive. Great Income. Laundry Room. 3 Entrances. Close to GO & Gardiner. 10 min to Airport/Downtown. $1,4 9 9 , 0 0 0 SEE MORE PHOTOS & PROPERTIES: www.GetLeo.com Call Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing! A RARE FIND!! Super Spacious & Beautifully Maintained 3 Bdrm Detached Home Situated. In Coveted Jackman School District!! Features Include Large Living & Dining Areas, Family-Size Kitchen W/Breakfast Area, Spacious Bedrooms, Detached Garage W/ Loads Of Parking & Much More! Fantastic Opportunity $1,5 2 9 , 0 0 0 BRAND NEW LuxuRy 2 SToREy Custom-Built High Quality Home In Demand Toronto Neighbourhood. 50’x206’ Treed Private Lot. 4600 Sq ft Of Immaculate Design Accompanied By Premium Engineering. 4 Bdrms 5 Bthrms. Main Floor Office. $$$ Spent On Chef’s Dream Kitchen.Walk-Up Basement. Top Rated Schools & Highest RatedArea InToronto For Safety (Toronto Life) 30 MinsTo DowntownVia GO. $2,1 5 0 , 0 0 0 HIGH PARk-SWANSEA BEAUTY!! A rare gem in Prestigious Grenadier Hts! Charming 6 bdrm 4 bath home with breathtaking views. Original stately details w/hardwood flrs, wainscotting, crown mldgs, bay windows & wood fireplace. Family rm + sunroom overlooking landscaped yard & Rennie Pond. Unobstructed Views of the lake from huge balcony. 2 car prkg w/garage. $2,3 4 9 , 9 0 0 VALUE PLUS!! Renovated 3 Bed, 2 Bath Semi, Steps To Waterfront Trails, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Kitchen With Walk-Out To Large Private Garden. Separate Entrance To Finished Basement With 3-Pc Bath. A must see. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! THANk YOU!! TO ALL OUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, FIRST RESPONDERS, PHARMACY, GROCERY, DELIVERY AND ALL ESSENTIAL WORkERS WE APPRECIATE YOU!! DURING THIS COVID - 19 PANDEMIC WE WANT To SAy LAkE ONTARIO WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2.97 Acre with over 400 feet of private beach. 4 bed 2 bath house with insanely gorgeous views from almost every room. An original 1827 log cabin fully equipped with an additional kitchen, 3 bed 2 bath. Use as a guest house or on-site rental! Detached dbl car garage with walk-up loft space, and a wedding worthy lot that’s so dreamy it’s hard to believe it exists. SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! FREE CoNFIDENTIAL HoME EVALuATIoNS INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL 2.5 Storey In The Heart Of Leslieville. Almost 1800 sqft of living space. Open Concept Living/Dining with wood Burning Fireplace. Master Features Cathedral Ceilings, Walk-In Closet & Semi-Ensuite Bath. 3rd Floor Bedroom With 2 Pc Bath and walkout to Deck, Ideal for Work-At-Home Office. Amazing opportunity! SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 113% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD TWO RECREATIONAL LOTS - 114 ACRES Potential To Build Your Dream Executive Estate Or Weekend Retreat, With Miles Of Trails. Spring Trout And Fall Salmon Fishing On Graham Creek Which Runs Through The Property. Wildlife Including Deer, Rabbit, Turkey, And Grouse. Bountiful Mature Cedar Trees. $849 , 9 0 0 CIRCA 1880 VICToRIAN CHARM WITH CARRIAGE HouSE A Red Pointed Maple greets all and ushers you to the full covered veranda. Original Character and Architecture maintained. Currently 5 Bedrooms easily converted back to 3. 42x20 Two level Carriage house 100-amp panel to use as a workshop/garage. Minutes walk to downtown Bowmanville. Move in or Update! $799 , 9 0 0 DETACHED ToRoNTo BuNGALoW Great Location Close To TTC, Schools & Shopping. 2 Kitchens,SeparateWalk-up EntranceTo Basement,2 Full Bathrooms, 4-Car Parking, Shared Laundry, Quiet Court-Like Location Close To Everything. Fenced Yard, Garden Shed/Workshop With Power. SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 110% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD HIGH DEMAND TRENDy LoCATIoN!! Renovated Toronto detached 3 Stry, with parking. Open Concept Kitchen/ Living space with high ceilings. Contemporary design rustic features. Main flr office, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, spacious Master retreat & modern Ensuite, near parks & steps to Queen St. SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 127% OF ASkING!! ANo THER SoLD INCREDIBLE VALuE! Wonderful 3 bdrm, 2 bth detached, bungalow with carport, finished basement (in-law suite potential) on large 40 x 100 foot and quiet family-friendly street. Mins to Scarborough Town Centre, HWY 401,TTC, schools, parks and all major amenities! SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 111% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD SoLID DETACHED BuNGALoW Pride of Ownership Shines Thru-out,This Well Updated And Maintained. 3+1 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home. Separate Entrance To Basement With In-Law Suite Potential. 40’ x 133’ Lot. Attached Garage. Covered backyard Patio. Several New Custom Homes Built Right On Street Fantastic Toronto Neighbourhood. Mins To Downtown/DVP/401. SOLD FAST FOR 104% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD HoME IN DEMAND LoCATIoN Large Principle Rooms, Functional Layout, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, Same Owner For 43 Years, Lots Of Character. Double Car Garage. Private Double Car Driveway. Walking Distance To Schools, Parks. SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 114% OF ASkING CuTE AS A BuTToN Well kept, raised bungalow, master on the main floor, 2 bdrms in a very cozy basement, 2 full bathrooms and 2 tier wooden deck facing a nice size yard, with garage,perfect for empty nesters or first time buyers. SOLD FAST FOR 112% OF ASkING!! CuSToM BuILT HoME oN .77 ACRE! 5+3 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom House with Triple Car Garage and Long, Private Drive. Over 5,000 sq ft of living space, Spectacular Backyard Rouge and LakeViews! 30 mins from downtown, just steps to the lake $2,500,000 $2,2 9 0 , 0 0 0 STuNNING ExECuTIVE 6 BDRM HoME One Of A Kind! Custom Estate On A Private 1.64 Acre Professionally Landscaped Treed Lot backing onto conservation land. 6+1 Bdrms, 5 Bthrms, Inground Pool & HotTub. Open Concept Floor Plan,Vaulted Ceilings.And many extras. Truly An Entertainers Delight. Gas Backup Generator. SOLD FOR 100% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD HIGH LEVEL CoRNER uNIT WITH uNoBSTRuCTED VIEWS Rarely Offered Bright And Spacious 2 Bdrm Suite, Functional Layout For Your Enjoyment, Large Windows, Amenities include 24 Hr Concierge,Exercise,Pool,Steam Rm Etc. Close to Major Mall,TTC at Door, Restaurants, Entertainment, Subway, DVP & 401. $474 , 9 0 0 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!! Immaculate 3 bedroom,2 baths bungalow with separate entrance to basement apartment. Open concept living and dining. Hardwood floors on the main floor. Large 40’ x 140’ lot, Fully fenced private yard. SOLD FOR 108% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD ANoTHER SoLD ANoTHER SoLD ANoTHER SoLD DETACHED BUNGALOW STEPS TO THE GO! Great opportunity to own in a family-friendly area 3 bed,2 bath home, finished basement w/ kitchen and separate entrance. close to the lake w/ easy access to highways and transit. SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 101% OF ASkING!! ANoTHER SoLD LuxuRy DETACHED HoME Fabulous Upscale Neighborhood. 4 Large Bdrms, 3 Full Bthrms On Second Floor. Separate Living/Family/Dining Room & Very Large Den. Beautiful Patio & Inground Pool. A must see. $2,1 9 9 , 0 0 0 SHOWS LIkE A MODEL HOME! 2-Storey Home With Double Car Garage! 3 Bdrms 3 Bthrm. Large Open Concept Main Floor, Beautiful Hardwood Flrs. Luxury Kitchen With Granite Counters + Stainless Steel Appliances. Spacious Master With Walk-In Closet & Ensuite. Landscaped Yard With Incredible Deck/Gazebo. Fabulous value for $675,000 SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$$!! ANoTHER SoLD ANoTHER SoLD 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 24 Matt Cooper Broker Kendell Attrux Sales Representative No Gimmicks! For information on My Exclusive Guaranteed Sale Program, Order a FREE Report by Visiting: www.MattsGuaranteedSale.com Or for a FREE Recorded Message: 1-833-606-9487 ID# 4800 Or Call Kendell Direct:905-440-0505*Seller and Matt Cooper must agree on Price and Terms PROUD SUPPORTERS: www.MattHelpsAnimals.com Renovated Bungalow – 1.66 Acres 3 Beds + Huge Garage/Shop w/Overhead Door + Covered Storage $367,000 – Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! Clean Bungalow – Renovated, Open Concept 3 Beds/ 2 Full Baths, Bsmt W/O, 2 Car Garage + Detached Workshop $375,000 – Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! Bungalow – Adult Lifestyle Community 3 Beds/ 2 Full Baths, 1,665 Sq.ft. $379,900 – Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! BUNGALOW HOMES FREE Exclusive Hot List – Must Sell Bungalows, Private Locations Under $750,000 Free List Includes Pictures, Address and Price Hot List Updates Hourly www.MattsBungalowHomes.com ACREAGE HOMES FREE Exclusive Hot List – Must Sell Homes on 2+ Acres Lots, Private Locations Under $750,000 Free List Includes Pictures, Address & Price Hot List Updates Hourly www.MattsAcreageHomes.com Comfortable Brick Bungalow – Private Fenced yard 3 Beds/ 1 Bath, Basement With High Ceilings $424,900 - Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! REDUCED! Ranch Style Bungalow, Treed Lot 5 Beds/ 3 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Family Room Addition $429,000 Comfortable Raised-Bungalow, In-Law Suite 3 Beds/ 2 Full Baths, Wallk-Out Basement $450,000 Beautiful Bungalow – Adult Lifestyle Community 3 Beds/ 3 Baths, 1,500 Sq.ft. $493,900 – Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! Clean Bungalow – Year-Round Waterfront Beauty! 3 Bedrooms, 180 Feet of Frontage, Boat Slip $497,000 – Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! Brick & Stone Bungalow, 12 Years New, 1 Acre 3 Beds/ 2 Bath, Scenic Views, 2 Car Garage $578,000 or Trade! Stunning Ranch Bungalow - Private Treed Lot 3+1 Beds/ 3 Baths, Fin Bsmt, Lg Detached Insulated Workshop $449,000 - Love it or I’ll Buy it Back! Spectacular Log Home Bungalow – Private 1 Acre 3+1 Beds/2 Full Baths, Rustic Stone Fireplace, Attached 2 Car Garage $689,900 or Trade! Immaculate Raised Bungalow – 9 Foot Ceilings 7 Years Young! 4 Beds/3 Full Baths, Hardwood, Hot Tub $699,000 or Trade! Grand Bungalow, 4 Yrs New, 1.8 Private Acres 3+1 Beds/3 Full Baths, + Bsmt In-Law Suite $849,900 or Trade! Lovely Bungalow, 37.8 Private Acres, Heated Barn Driveshed + 40x60 Aviary, 4+2 Beds/3 Full Baths, 2 Car Garage $979,999 Call Kendell for more info or to view any property 905-440-0505 Matt & Kendell helped us find and buy the Bungalow of our dreams! Our Home Sold in just 4 days for 108% of our Asking Price! Matt & Kendell will also be donating $1,000 to HSDR on behalf of our Grand Dog Riley. We can’t be happier with the Matt Cooper Home Selling Team. Over the moon actually! Brenda & Harry B. – Ajax. See Brenda & Harry’s Story at www.MattCooper.ca AS SEEN & HEARD ON: 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 26 NEW BUNGALOW RELEASE AT AWARD-WINNING COURTS OF CANTERBURY September heralds the arrival of an entirely new offering of spectacular designs at Geranium’s highly desirable adult-lifestyle community, steps to Lake ScugoginPortPerry.NestledintoCanterbury Common, an established and sought-after community, Courts of Canterbury will soon be home to a brand-new release of 42-ft and 50-ft lots. Inquire today to discover an amazing selection of fresh new bungalow and bungalow-loft designs, coming soon to this ideal location. “We’ve experienced unprecedented interest and sales at Courts of Canterbury. This has prompted us to accelerate the release of a new selection of lots offering a wider range of our popular designs,” says Stephanie Lane, Director of Marketing and Sales. Courts of Canterbury bungalows and bungalows-with-lofts have modern, open- concept designs featuring main-floor master bedrooms and deluxe ensuite bathrooms. High-end finishes include 9-foot ceiling heights and soaring windows on the main floor; kitchens with beautiful cabinetry and elegant granite or quartz stone countertops; and contemporary ceramic tile and pre-finished and durable laminate flooring. Plus, homeowners enjoy the long-lasting and energy-saving advantages of Geranium’s stringent construction methods and materials that exceed Ontario’s Building Code. Courts of Canterbury’s imaginative designs offer flexible living and entertaining. Home choices range in size from 1,423 to over 2,400 square feet, with two-, three-and four-bedroom layouts available, all with convenient main floor laundry and a double-car garage. Prices will start from the mid $700’s. Cradled in an established, mature setting, Courts of Canterbury homeowners have access to the residents-only Canterbury Commonclubhousedubbedthe“TheCentre”. Here, owners can swim laps in the outdoor pool, participate in a multitude of social and fitness activities, and join planned excursions. From this neighbourhood, it is just a short walk or bike ride to historic Downtown Port Perry with its array of shops, services, and diningestablishments.PortPerry’sHospital,a Lakeridge Health hospital, provides excellent and friendly personal care. With a population of just over 9,500, Port Perry is small town living with the amenities of a much larger town or city and is midway between Toronto and cottage country! “Our first homebuyers will move in later this Fall. Many are relocating from family-sized homes in Durham and York Regions, as well as other GTA communities,” says Stephanie. Port Perry is an ideal location for right-sizing buyers looking to simplify life, live in comfort and interact with like-minded neighbours. Home buyers will also have peace-of-mind knowing that they are purchasing from a builder that has a well-earnedreputation.Since1977,Geranium has welcomed more than 8,200 families to its new home communities. There are two professionally designed and furnished model homes to tour. Register today to schedule an appointment. 52 Coulter Street, Port Perry. Hours: Mon. to Wed. 11am to 6pm; Sat. & Sun. 11am to 5pm; Thurs. & Fri. by appointment. 905-982-2649. www.courtsofcanterbury.com Rendering is Artist’s Concept 27 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Durham Region Home Builders’ Association Awards of Excellence. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artist’s concept. Brokers protected. E.&O.E. August 2020. geranium.com New 42’ Bungalow Designs Coming Soon The Chesterman Model Home REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NEW RELEASE! 905-982-2649 | COURTS OFC ANTERBURY.COM Following the overwhelming success of Phase 1, a new phase of 50’ lots and brand new 42’ designs are coming soon! Set amidst mature, people-friendly streetscapes — just steps from the shores and waterfront trails of Lake Scugog and historic downtown Port Perry — these bungalow and bungalow-loft designs boast modern, open-concept spaces with every convenience close at hand. Winner of 3 DRHBA* Awards for design and construction excellence, this adult-lifestyle community offers a private ‘resident-only’ clubhouse complete with outdoor pool, and has become Port Perry’s address of choice for active adults looking to enjoy a freer, easier lifestyle. New Release Register Today Bungalow & Bungalow-Lofts on 42’ & 50’ lots from the mid $700’s Sales Centre and Model Home: 52 Coulter Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1N7 Hours:Mon-Wed 11am-6pm • Sat & Sun 11am-5pm N Hwy. 407 Si m c o e S t . (H w y . 2 ) Hwy. 401 Lake Scugog Coulter St. 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 , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 | 28 2018 $20 CaSH o n l Y FEATURING: 32 ONTARIO GOLF FACILITIES’ OFFERS 2020 COUPON B O O K COUPON B O O K BOOK 2020 TAXES INCLUDED $20 $4000 OVER IN SAVINGS Golf Savings Book Available Now At These Locations... Uxbridge,THE UPS Store, 2 Campbell Drive Ajax,THE UPS Store, 157 Harwood Ave N. North Ajax Whitby,THE UPS Store, 701 Rossland Rd. E. at Garden Bowmanville,THE UPS Store, 91 King St E Cobourg,Westwood Convenience, 365 Westwood Dr. Oshawa,The UPS Store, 470 King St West Oshawa,27-1300 king st E 25MINUTE S REHEA TING TIMEREQUIR E D • Grill Ready BBQ Baby Back Ribs • Grill Ready Buffalo Flattened Chick • Corn with Bacon Butter • Mesquite Roasted Potatoes • Toasted Almond Cabbage Slaw • Garlic Pull-Apart Buns • Apple Peach Crumble • Grill Ready BBQ Bab • Grill Ready Buffalo Flattened Chick • y Back Ribs • Grill Ready Buffalo Flattened Chicken $119.99 Order online or in store Order by September 16 th for pick up September 19 th. to Enjoy a chef-prepared BBQ Dinner for 4. Just heat and serve! Menu: ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. A fire in north Ajax that destroyed one home and damaged others was final- ly under control at around 8 p.m. on Aug. 31, and no in- juries were reported. The fire started in one house on Buggey Lane and spread to four other due to windy conditions. A neighbour called 911 to report a nearby home was on fire. The call came in at around 2 p.m. Nobody was home when the fire started. Rachael Wraith, a Town of Ajax spokesperson, said crews from both Pickering and Whitby were on the scene to help Ajax fire- fighters fight the blaze. One command vehicle, 10 pumper vehicles and one aerial truck were on site. Durham Regional Po- lice Services and Emergen- cy Medical Services were both on the scene to pro- vide assistance. Pickering resident John Meloche captured video of the scene with his phone. "I was coming from the 401 and I saw it," he said. "As soon as I got off the highway I saw this smoke." At first, he thought trees were on fire, but when he got closer, he saw a home was up in flames. "II was definitely huge," he said of the home. "It was at least 4,000 square feet. It was massive. It appeared to be under construction." Even the garage was in flames, and in his video, he showed a car parked in the driveway that was begin- ning to smoke. "It was definitely the biggest fire I have ever seen with my own eyes," Me- loche said. Neighbours were out- side, fearing their houses would catch fire next. "They were panicking," recalled Meloche. He noticed the house next door had smoke and embers on the roof. "Then all of a sudden be- hind me I hear, 'Hey this one is on fire.' It was actu- ally pretty far from there house where the original fire was," Meloche said. "There were embers go- ing so high in the air. There were huge pieces of wood that were coming down. I actually got hit with one on my shirt. It hit me. It wasn't ashes. It was embers." The cause of fire is un- determined at this time and will be investigated by the Ontario Fire Mar- shal's office. The estimat- ed cost of the damage is unknown. The established street is lined with large homes. One 6,000 square-foot home is currently listed for sale for $3 million. NEWS 'THE BIGGEST FIRE I HAVE EVER SEEN' KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Ajax firefighters at the front of the home on Buggey Lane. Susie Kockerscheidt/Torstar VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m LOST: Lilac Point Spayed Female Siamese cat named Oswin Please contact Pamela Bennett 77 Clover Ridge Drive East Text or call: 905-626-8340 WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704 WANTED WE PAY FOR GOLF BALLS Pay $0.10 to $0.24 per ball Purchase all year long 416-889-9365 Peter NO MIN QTY OR NO MAX !! HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers. All sizes and shapes. $375+tax. Free delivery. We come and measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514 durhamcovers.com FRIDGE, exc cond, white, with french doors and pull-out bottom freezer , 32"d x 30"w x 67"h, $500. 905-426-2256. **!$$$ !AAAA! AARON & AARON Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7/ days/ week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. AJAX OXFORD TOWERS Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedrooms from $1599 + parking. 3-bedrooms from $1699 + parking. Utilities included Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 835-885 OXFORD ST. 1, 2 OR 3 BEDROOMS 4576 YONGE STREET Large, renovated suites with balconies and hardwood floor, on site card operated laundry facility, vending machines, near schools and shopping; just perfect for families. 1 bd: $1,145 2 bd: $1,254 3 bd: $1,354 Parking: $50 Hydro: extra For leasing please contact Jasmin or Brean Lu at 905-240-0107 or at oxford@davpart.com Welder/Fitter CWB certified for misc. metals shop. Scarborough location. Fax: 416-752-1103 Email: sales@mriw.com TDA LANDSCAPE SERVICES 103-15 Harwood Ave S. in Ajax, ON needs: Foreman (landscaping/snow removal). Permanent F.T. $26/hr. Able to communicate in English. Job duties: Supervise/ coordinate worker's activities, Plan/ estimate materials and labour, organize planting/ maintenance of gardens, trees, lawns, etc , provide snow removal during winter months. Skills: 1 yr. experience working w/landscaping/snow removal company, proficient in the use of tools and landscaping/snow removal equipment. Willing to travel around Durham Region/G.T.A. Send resume: 905-239-5112 or email Tariq.DelAngel @tdalandscape.com JIG BORE OPERATOR Skilled Help Wanted Jig Bore Operator for a Scarborough shop. Manual machining apprenticeship an extra special advantage Tel: 416-298-1401 Fax: 416-292-3207 Installer CWB certified Experienced in misc. metals & struct. steel. Opportunity to join installer Union. Fax: 416-752-1103 Email: sales@mriw.com Canada Windows and Doors, Whitby, 905-665-1506 Qualified Carpenters for Full Time Work Qualified Car Painters for Full Time Work Pay starts at $20 per hour Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please Call or email Pierre Legros at 905-665-1506 pierre@canwindoors.com AZ DRIVERS WANTED Clean Abstract required, min 2 years experience. TDG Experience an asset. Cross Border Preferred. Day Runs. Must be able to lift up to 35lbs (some loading/ unloading) Starting Rate: $24.00 per hour Please apply with resume & current abstract. Lennox Drum Limited 233 Fuller Road, Ajax, ON Fax 905-427-4986 Call 905-427-1441 Email: ap@lennoxdrum.com HERITAGE STONE & LANDSCAPING 4760 Solina Rd. Hampton, ON is hiring Masonry Pointer & Caulker. Permanent F.T. $21/hr O.T. required. Able to communicate in English, Working locations in G.T.A. Job duties: Load/unload/ transport construction materials, Mix/pour/spread materials, pave/rake asphalt, etc. Skills: Experience as construction labourer (Driveways, Residential, Sidewalks, curbs and using bobcats, concrete saws/ mixers, grinding machines, etc) Send resume kevin@heritagestone andlandscape.com or call 416-312-9038 CLEANERS WANTED immediately for fast growing cleaning company. Evenings, morning and nights for stripping and waxing to clean grocery stores & pharmacies. Call 289-892-6180 email davidcleaning2@gmail.com ETHERDEN, Mary Isabel ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of Mary Isabel Etherden surrounded by family on September 5, 2020. She now joins her devoted husband Frederic William Etherden of 61 years. Proud Mother of Cynthia (Keith), Andrea (Rob) and Paula (Richard). Wonderful Nana to Matthew (Melissa), Jessica, Natalie, Sarah, Alexi and Nanny to Adelyn. A private family service will be held. 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