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Home My WebLink AboutNA2020_11_12DEVELOPMENT PLANS ENVIRONMENTALLY DESTRUCTIVE: CRITIC PROVINCE HAS AGREED TO FAST-TRACK DURHAM LIVE PLANS Critics are crying foul over a Minister’s Zoning Order that approved a warehouse distribution centre, part of the Durham Live project, on a sensitive wetland. Pictured, from left, are Mayor Dave Ryan with brothers Steve Apostolopoulos and Peter Apostolopoulos — the Durham Live developers. See story, page 8. Jason Liebregts /Torstar file photo THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 See more Online at www.ajaxhyundai.com 170 Westney Road Ajax, just South of the 401 905.427.0111See more Online at www.ajaxhyundai.com 170 Westney Road, Ajax Just South of the 401 905.427.0111 Additional information: •Active and veteran military personnel receive up to $750 in price adjustments±. 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Restrictions apply. on all modelssalesevent Hottest lineup †Finance offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on new in-stock 2020 Elantra Preferred Auto IVT models with an annual finance rate of 0%.Cost of borrowing is $0.Selling price is $22,449.Weekly payments are $62 for 84 months.$0 down payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount.Finance offers include Delivery and Destination charge of $1,725.Any dealer admin.fees,registration,insurance,PPSA,fees,levies,charges,licence fees and all applicable taxes are excluded.◊Leasing offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2020 Elantra Preferred Auto IVT/2021 Tucson 2.0L Essential FWD/2021 Venue Essential Auto IVT with an annual lease rate of 0%/2.49%/3.49%.TotalTotalT lease obligation is $10,789/$15,270/$11,779.Weekly lease payment of $69/$65/$50 for a 36/48/48-month walk-away lease.Down payment of $0/$1,695/$1,295 and first monthly payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount.Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,725/$1,825/$1,825.Any dealer admin.fees,registration,insurance,PPSA,fees,levies,charges,licence fees and all applicable taxes are excluded.$0 security deposit on all models.16,000 km allowance per year applies.Additional charge of $0.12/km.°$500 Winter Tire Credit available on the finance,lease or cash purchase of in-stock 2020 Venue/2021 Venue/2020 Kona/2021 Kona models.The Winter Tire Credit cannot be applied to any Kona Electric models.Customer may decline the Winter Tire Credit and instead apply the credit amount to the purchase price of the new vehicle.Winter Tire Credit applied before taxes.Offer can be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers.Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.Tire installation and balancing are not included in the offer.See your local Hyundai dealer or visit hyundaicanada.com for details.Price of model shown:2020 Elantra Ultimate AWDAWDA Intense Blue/2021 Tucson Ultimate AWDAWDA Aqua Blue is $27,799/$38,299/$25,199.Price includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,725/$1,825/$1,825.Any dealer admin.fees,registration,insurance,PPSA,fees,levies,charges,licence fees and all applicable taxes are excluded.^0 payments (payment deferral)for 90 days is available on promotional finance offers of in-stock 2020/2021 Hyundai models.Payment deferral applies to only promotional finance offers on approved credit and proof of income may be required.If the payment deferral offer is selected,the original term of the finance contract will be extended by 2 months (60 days).Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.will pay the interest during the first 2 months (60 days)of the finance contract,after which the purchaser will pay all principal and interest owing in equal installments over the remaining term of the contract.Payments on finance contracts are paid in arrears.^^For finance contracts payable on a weekly and bi-weekly basis,purchasers who select the payment deferral offer may have to make their first weekly or bi-weekly payment sooner than 90 days from purchase.Down payments are not subject to the payment deferral offer,offer,offer and are due on the date the contract is signed.Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer,offer,offer in whole or in part,at any time without prior notice.Additional conditions and limitations apply.Ask your dealer for details.†^◊^^°Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice.Vehicle colour is subject to availability.Delivery and Destination charge includes freight,P.D.I.P.D.I.P and a full tank of gas.Dealer may sell for less.Inventory is limited,dealer order may be required.Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers.Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details.††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.±Certain restrictions apply.Customers must present their proof of military relationship and I.D.at time of purchase to receive special price discount off their purchase.Program subject to change or cancellation without notice.Visit www.hyundaicanada.com/military or see dealer for complete details.™/®The Hyundai name,logos,product names,feature names,images and slogans are trademarks owned or licensed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. For A Free Report Please Call: 1-800-611-8910 ID # 1045 Mike Hogan - Salesperson Re/Max Rouge River Realty. Ltd, Brokerage For A Free Report Please Call: 1-800-611-8910ID#1045 Mike Hogan - Salesperson Re/Max Rouge River Realty. Ltd, Brokerage 905-619-2100 BEHIND THE CRIMES Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario Our journalists revisit the crimes that dominated headlines in our communities. DURHAMREGION.COM/ BEHINDTHECRIMES 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 | 2 Abbeylawn.ca | 905-509-2582 Lest We Forget! A physiotherapist has been charged after a client was allegedly touched in an inappropriate manner at a Pickering clinic. On Thursday, Oct. 1, a 28- year-old woman went for a physiotherapy appoint- ment. During the treatment, the victim alleged, the male physiotherapist touched her in an inappropriate manner, Durham Regional Police report. The incident was reported to police for investigation. Chris Skederidis, 45, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual assault. He was later released on an under- taking. Investigators want to ensure there are no other alleged victims. Call 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2548, if you wish to report an incident to police. PICKERING PHYSIOTHERAPIST CHARGED WITH SEX ASSAULT A 23-year-old man has been arrested after a wom- an was sexually assaulted in Ajax. Durham Regional Po- lice said the incident hap- pened on Sunday, Nov. 1 at about 4 p.m., when a 21- year-old woman was walk- ing near the St. Andrew's Community Centre on Exe- ter Road. She was approached by a man, who began a conver- sation. He offered her ciga- rettes and after several mo- ments he allegedly began to touch her inappropriate- ly. The victim pushed the man away, ran from the ar- ea and called 911, police note. Adam Halliday, 23, of no fixed address, has been charged with sexual as- sault. He was released on an undertaking. SUSPECT ARRESTED IN AJAX SEXUAL ASSAULT An Ajax man was taken for a mental health assess- ment after a Taser was used to subdue a suspect. On Sunday, Nov. 1, at about 9:55 p.m., Durham Regional Police officers went to a car shop on Hunt Street to investigate the theft of a white Ford F150 pickup truck. At about 10:25 p.m., a K-9 officer located the truck at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre and engaged the driver, police report. Police say the driver al- legedly confronted the of- ficer with a knife and the officer demanded the sus- pect drop the weapon, but he refused and fled on foot. During the foot chase, police report a Taser, also known as a conducted-en- ergy weapon, was de- ployed unsuccessfully. The suspect was chased on foot to an area behind the No Frills store at Bayly Street West and Monarch Avenue. Police say more officers arrived and cornered the suspect, still armed with the knife, near Lankester Lane. According to police, the suspect began harm- ing himself with the knife and the Taser was de- ployed again, this time successfully. The suspect was dis- armed, arrested and treat- ed for minor injuries at scene by Durham Para- medic Services, investiga- tors said. A 51-year-old Ajax male is charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, theft of motor ve- hicle, possession of pro- ceeds of crime over $5,000, two counts of possession of a schedule I substance, possession of weapons dangerous to the public, driving while under sus- pension, and six counts of breach of probation. He was taken for a men- tal health assessment and also held for a bail hear- ing. 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They donated $215 to the St. Paul's on-the-Hill Community Food Bank. Not only did they do the sale, the girls did all the baking. Gabriella said holding the bake sale was fun. They held the event on Friday, Sept. 11. They put up signs around the neighbour- hood to let the community know the bake sale was going on. "We wanted to do something for a chari- ty," Gabriella said, adding they added bracelets, bookmarks, key chains and masks to the sale as well. Given the times, anyone attending the sale had to wear a mask. They are both in Grade 5, with Ava at- tending Father Fenelon Catholic School while Gabriella goes to St. Monica Catholic School. Gabriella's mother Caterina said the girls baked from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Thursday before the sale. The girls, rightly so, are proud of what they accomplished. "Yeah, we were," noted Ava. "Because we thought we did a good thing for the food bank and raised money for them during COVID," Gabriella said. The food bank coordinator included a message on the food bank's website thank- ing the girls. "They worked hard all summer creating various items for sale and filled a table full of baked goods. All in support of the food bank. Thanks girls!," the posting read. PICKERING GIRLS PROUDLY RAISE $215 FOR FOOD BANK Gabriella Sidoti and Ave Przybylo held a bake sale recently and they raised $430 for the St. Paul's on-the-Hill Community Food Bank. The girls, both 10, did all the baking for the sale. Caterina Sidoti photo COMMUNITY dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 | 4 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 70 community publica- tions across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. 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Published letters will appear in print and/or online at durhamregion.com Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-683-5117. It's about trust. Our rela- tionship with our readers is built on transparency, hon- esty and integrity. As such, we have launched a trust initiative to tell you who we are and how and why we do what we do. This article is part of that project. Every day, Durham jour- nalists are out in our com- munities looking to tell the stories of the places we call home. Sometimes they're happy stories, other times sad, and sometimes they're stories that make you want to yell at your newspaper. Sure, there may be others who will bring you some lo- cal news, but when it comes to our local communities, nobody does it better. Of course, that commit- ment to local journalism costs money, and to earn that money we sell ads, dis- tribute flyers and work with local businesses to help them to grow and succeed. It's a community-first mod- el that worked well for a long time. Unfortunately, those days are gone. These days, many adver- tisers have shifted their business away from printed newspapers to online sites such as Google and Face- book. While I could give you a whole bunch of reasons as to why newspapers are a better choice, this isn't a sales pitch. Nor is it a whiny complaint that those big, bad tech companies are eat- ing all the candy and leav- ing none for us. This is about how they're using the local news content, that we've produced and paid for, to enrich themselves while giving very little back in return. Google and Facebook are multi-billion-dollar companies, in spite of the fact that their core services are free for users. They are able to do that through a combination of online ad sales and selling access to data gleaned from their us- ers. However, did you notice what's missing from their business plans? Neither of them actually produce any original con- tent, meaning that in order for their businesses to work, they need to rely up- on others to freely provide their unpaid labour so these companies can earn a prof- it. Many willingly make this exchange as having a platform to easily share photos of grandma's 75th birthday outweighs the small amount of ad revenue that an individual could re- ceive from them. The same cannot be said for newspapers which write the local news that is searched for on Google and shared on Facebook. Here the papers do all the work and incur all the costs, while the duopoly make the money. It doesn't seem quite fair, does it? That's why Canada's newspaper publishers have banded together to press for the federal government to adopt the so-called Austra- lian model to allow for those who do the work to share in the rewards of that work. This model would allow news organizations to join together to collectively bar- gain with Google and Face- book to create an equitable revenue distribution that would not only ensure the continued profitability of those online services, but ensure the ability of news- papers to continue to afford to report the news. Every- body wins. The consumers get the same free services that they currently enjoy, the big tech companies get to continue to earn large profits, and newspaper companies get to continue producing the news we all rely on. The sobering truth is that without some sort of agreement between news publishers and Google and Facebook, papers will go out of business, putting an end to the sort of quality journalism that we know is so important in a function- ing democracy. And when that happens, you can be sure that neither Google nor Facebook will be swooping in to provide you with the local news that you once received from your lo- cal newspaper. Gordon Cameron is the group managing editor for Hamilton Community News and a member of Metroland's trust commit- tee. gocameron@hamil- tonnews.com. We welcome your questions and value your comments. Email our trust committee at trust@metroland.com PAYING THEIR SHARE OPINION GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK MAKE MONEY FROM LOCAL NEWS, BUT PAY NOTING FOR IT, WRITES GORDON CAMERON GORDON CAMERON Column A barber shop that's served customers since the 1960s is back up and run- ning after closing down for more than a year after a fire. Royal Barber Shop and Men's Hairstyling in Picker- ing operated in the same plaza as the popular Big M Burger on Krosno Boule- vard when it opened 52 years ago. Eight years later, it moved across the street in order to accommodate more parking, and it's been serv- ing customers ever since. Giovanni Spataro and Charlie Xibilia owned the shop at the time. Now, their sons, Ross Spataro and Nunzio Xibilia carry on the tradition. They remember Satur- days at the barber shop when they were kids. "On Saturdays we had no choice but to come," said Spataro. Their job was to sweep up hair off the floor, but a treat from Big M Burger at the end of the day made it worthwhile. "My parents just lived down the street from here," said Xibilia. He remembers a group of men that would come in and play checkers in the back area where they mixed the perms and the hair colour. "We had the baby blue sinks, we had the panelling on the wall," recalled Spata- ro. "We had the fish on the walls. Knick-knacks. The shop had character." The two learned the ropes watching their fa- thers cut hair but both also went to school for it. "Because we've been here for so long, we have four generations coming in," Spataro said. "We do anything from fades with the young guys to seniors who like tapered in the back." But in June 2019, a neigh- bouring restaurant had a fire, which spread to the barber shop, forcing it to close. While it was closed, the community held a fund- raising barbecue to support the shop. "We were amazed what they did for us," said Spataro. This past July, it reopened its doors. "It's very slow," said Xibi- lia. "I don't know if a lot of it is due to COVID or us being closed." Did the customers that used to travel for a haircut at Royal Barber Shop go elsewhere while it was closed and choose to contin- ue going to the new place? Spataro said his father recalled business being slow in the 1970s. "He knew so many bar- bers that just closed up businesses and they went to factories," he said. "(My dad and Charlie Xibilia) just hung in there and slowly it turned around and in a few years, they started making money again." He said slowly custom- ers are learning the barber shop is back to business. "It's just taking time," he said. Royal Barber Shop is lo- cated at 721 Krosno Blvd., Pickering. Call 905-839-4268 or visit www.royalbarber- .ca for hours and more in- formation. Are you opening a new business in Pickering? Tell us about it! We also want to know about business anni- versaries, store closings, amazing local makers and small biz owners. Send your ideas to reporter Kristen Calis at kcalis@durhamre- gion.com. ROYAL BARBER SHOP AND MEN'S HAIRSTYLING REOPENS Royal Barber Shop opened in the early 1960s and has been going strong ever since until a fire in 2019 forced it to close for 13 months. The shop re-opened this July and barbers Nunzio Xibilia and Ross Spataro say customers are slowly coming back. Jason Liebregts/Torstar KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com BUSINESS 5 | 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice of Public Information Centre #2 Walnut Lane Extension Kingston Road to Liverpool Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment First Issued on: November 5, 2020 The Study The City of Pickering (City) is currently undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to extend Walnut Lane from the section presently constructed south of Kingston Road, eastward to Liverpool Road (see map). The extension is required to service existing, approved and proposed development in the City Centre and Liverpool neighbourhoods and will accommodate all road users (vehicles, public transit, cyclists and pedestrians). Alternatives for crossing Pine Creek are also being considered. The Process The Class EA study follows the Schedule “C” planning process as per the Municipal Engineers Association’s, Municipal Class EA manual (October 2000, amended 2007, 2011 and 2015). Public input is essential to this study. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) was presented in an online format in June 2019 with material available on the City’s Website:www.pickering.ca/walnutlane How to Participate in Public Information Centre #2 There are two ways to participate in PIC #2. All consultations are being held virtually to protect the health and safety of participants and the project team due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Join the PIC #2 virtual information meeting (note: registration is required) There will be a Live Information Meeting held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.The project team will provide an overview presentation of the project and will answer your questions. Individuals can participate online or by phone. PIC #2 will present the evaluation of road alignment alternatives and span width options for crossing Pine Creek, including the preliminary recommended design concept and mitigation measures to address potential impacts the project may have. Register for the Meeting by contacting: Kathryn Ross Communication and Community Engagement Specialist AECOM Canada Ltd. T. 226.821.0844 kathryn.ross@aecom.com 2. Review online materials anytime Visit the project website at www.pickering.ca/walnutlane. A copy of the presentation materials from the PIC #2 virtual information meeting will be available on the City’s Website following the meeting. An online feedback survey will also be available until early December. If you have any questions or comments about the study or would like to be added to the project mailing list, please contact the staff listed below: Engineering Services Department Nadeem Zahoor, P. Eng, M. Eng. Transportation Engineer City of Pickering OneThe Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Tel. 905.420.4660 ext. 2213 nzahoor@pickering.ca The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Except for personal information, including your name, address and property location, all comments received throughout the study will become part of the public record and included in project documentation. Jon Newman, P. Eng. 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Notice of Electronic Public Meeting RegardingtheCity’sProposedAmendmenttothe DevelopmentChargesBy-lawNo.7595/17andBy-law No.7727/19 TakenoticethattheExecutiveCommitteeoftheCityof Pickeringwillholdanelectronicpublicmeetingpursuant to TheDevelopmentChargesAct,1997 regarding proposed amendeddevelopmentchargeratesandpoliciesthatwill beappliedintheCity(includingSeaton).Itisproposedthat theenactmentofanamendeddevelopmentcharges(D.C.) by-lawbyCityCouncilwouldoccuronadatesubsequent tothispublicmeeting.Thepublicmeetingwillbeheld electronicallyon: Monday,December7,2020at2:00pm CityCouncilisrequiredunder TheDevelopmentChargesAct, 1997,toholdatleastonepublicmeetingtoallowthepublic theopportunitytoreviewandprovidecommentsonthe 2020D.C.UpdateStudy,andtheproposedamendingD.C. by-law. Inorderthatsufficientinformationismadeavailabletothe public,anelectronicversionofthe2020D.C.UpdateStudy andtheproposedamendingD.Cby-lawisavailableonthe City’swebsiteatpickering.ca/dconOctober15,2020. Additionalinformationmaybeobtainedbycontactingthe Director,Finance&Treasurerat905.420.4640duringregular CityHallofficehoursoratfinance@pickering.ca. DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sOrderstolimitgatherings andmaintainphysicaldistancing,membersofthepublic mayprovideaverbaldelegationtoMembersofthe ExecutiveCommitteeviaelectronicparticipation.Ifyou wouldliketomakeadelegationoraskanyquestionsatthe December7thmeeting,pleasecontacttheClerk’soffice atclerks@pickering.catoregister.Delegationrequests mustbereceivedbynoononthelastbusinessdaybefore thescheduledmeeting(December4).Thelistofdelegates whohaveregisteredtospeakwillbecalledupononeby one,bytheChair,andinvitedtojointhemeetingviaaudio connection.Amaximumof10minutesshallbeallottedfor eachdelegation.PleaseensureyouprovidetheClerk’sOffice withthephonenumberthatyouwishtobecontactedon. Writtensubmissionsarealsoinvitedandshouldbedirected totheCityClerkatclerks@pickering.canolaterthan noononFriday,December4,2020inorderthatitmaybe circulatedtotheCommitteepriortotheMeeting. We’reCelebratingOnline! pickering.ca/greatevents @pickeringevents TreeLighting |November27 SantaClausParadeLivestream |November28 FamilyNewYear’sEve |December31 Mayor’sLevee |January1,2021 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 | 8 ON NOW AT THE BRICK!ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Critics say a develop- ment being fast-tracked in Pickering is environmen- tally destructive, while the city's mayor says it's a great way to boost the economy in a challenging time. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark issued a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) on Friday, Oct. 30 for the de- velopment dubbed Project Lonestar, part of the Dur- ham Live development, which includes a ware- house distribution centre at Squires Beach Road and Bayly Street in Pickering. The MZO would also al- low residential apart- ments, retail uses and ex- panded tourist uses. In May, the City of Pick- ering sent a letter along with the developer, Triple Properties, to the province, requesting zoning restric- tions be lifted through an MZO so construction can move forward. The casino has been built but development of the rest of the site is cur- rently stalled. A large company that hasn't yet been named is in- terested in the portion of the site west of Squires Beach Road. The building would range from 850,000 to 4 mil- lion square feet and bring in 2,000 to 4,000 jobs. "You have to go through a process to lift those provi- sions," Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said. "This opportunity pre- sented itself and we had to jump on it." Ajax Mayor Shaun Col- lier said the right infra- structure is not in place to add 1,500 residential units and a 4 million square foot warehousing develop- ment. The Region of Durham also had concerns regard- ing servicing capacity, as well as transportation and affordable housing, but a development agreement between the city, the region and the developer address- es these. "Everybody was satis- fied that the technical is- sues had been addressed appropriately and the nec- essary controls were put in place and were being put in place," Ryan said. Tim Gray, executive di- rector of Environmental Defence, said this is one ex- ample of too many MZOs that have been issued by the provincial govern- ment. "It's completely bypass- ing this whole municipali- ty planning process," he said. Ryan said the Durham Live development was ap- proved long ago. "We applied for an MZO because that's what an MZO would do - accelerate the process," Ryan said. Because of COVID-19 stalling the Pickering casi- no's opening, the loss of jobs at General Motors and the winding down of the Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station, Pickering chose to take advantage of an opportunity that would immediately create a large number of construction-re- lated jobs and bring new jobs to Pickering, Ryan said. David White, who han- dles special projects for Triple Group, said this de- velopment has the ability to create thousands of jobs and reduce taxes. "Durham Live will also relieve traffic with the im- provements that are under way," he said. "I am sur- prised at the Town of Ajax objection to this develop- ment." The land - equivalent to 40 football fields - includes provincially significant wetland. "Provincially signifi- cant wetlands are com- pletely off limits to any de- velopment or encroach- ment," Gray said. Collier said putting the warehouse on a provincial- ly significant wetland is "probably worse" than al- lowing development in the Greenbelt. Ryan said the lands ear- marked for this develop- ment are on the western edge of the Durham Live site and are functionally disconnected from the Lower Duffins Creek val- ley. "The ecological report that we have said that it is a naturally degrading wet- land. It's low functioning and it's naturally degrad- ing," he said. White explained Triple Properties has signed an agreement with the TRCA "that would lead to the cre- ation of a new wetland that would provide enormou- s ecological benefits that would meet or exceed any loss to the natural system." The location is still be- ing determined. Gray says the TRCA can stop this project from going ahead by simply voting down a permit to destroy the wetland. "We will be seeking as- surances from them that that is what they will do," he said. 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Virtual information session TTC Connects: Women as Transit Operators Your opportunity to hear from diverse women on track to a rewarding career in public transit. Working with your community Family and work-life balance Career growth opportunities Competitive compensation and benefits November 24, 2020 1 to 3 p.m. Find out more and register at ttc.ca/join An investigation by Durham police into street level drug trafficking has resulted in the arrests of four suspects and the sei- zure of more than $75,000 worth of drugs and proper- ty. Search warrants were executed in Oshawa, Ajax and Toronto on Oct. 20, re- sulting in the seizure of an estimated $49,000 worth of crack cocaine, cocaine and fentanyl, police said. Four people were ar- rested on a combined 17 charges. Property, including a 2009 Infiniti and a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, was also seized. The names of the ac- cused were not released. FOUR ARRESTED, FENTANYL AND COCAINE SEIZED IN DRUG BUST 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 | 16 RECEIVE Take-out orders of $30 or more before tax, when paying with CASH! 10 % OFF We offer Vegetarian,Gluten-Free and Vegan dishes too! 24 Years In A Row! Eat-In OrTake-Out Catering • Fully Licensed www.mounteverestajax.ca Open Tuesdays to Sundays For Lunch & Dinner! 905-686-5553 The Mount Everest Indian Restaurant • **REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE** 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church, S. W. Corner RECEIVE Order Online Now Through INDIAN RESTAURANTBestNotice of Public Information Centre #3 Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast, convenient and integrated transit network. Part of this plan is to bring more frequent and reliable transit service, known as Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit, along Highway 2 and Ellesmere Road. The Project The proposed Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit is a crucial transportation corridor connecting people through Durham Region and Scarborough. Metrolinx is studying the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit with our partners in Durham Region and City of Toronto. An Initial Business Case was completed in Spring 2018 to define the corridor and identify initial project costs and benefits, which will be refined as the project progresses. Learn more We invite you to attend the third Public Information Centre for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project. Public Information Centre #1 was previously held in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering in June 2019, and Scarborough in September 2019. Public Information Centre #2 was held in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and Scarborough in November 2019. As part of Public Information Centre #3, the project team will present and seek feedback on the preliminary design and results of the technical studies, including potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Due to COVID-19, consultation will be conducted virtually. Information boards and narrated videos will be posted on the project website. Participants will be able to provide feedback by completing an online survey. Information will be available on the project website for four weeks. Public Information Centre #3 Virtual Event Monday, November 16th, 2020 through Friday, December 18th, 2020 https://www.metrolinxengage.com/DSBRT Please contact us to request hardcopies of the consultation materials, or if you require any accessibility accommodations. All information produced as part of this project is available at www.metrolinxengage.com. Comments Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the study team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. The impact of the transit project is planned to be assessed according to the Transit Project Assessment Process as prescribed in O. Reg. 231/08. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have project related questions, would like to be added to the project mailing list, or would like to provide input at any time, please contact: Kristin Demasi, Project Manager, Metrolinx 97 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E6 Email: DSBRT@metrolinx.com • Tel: (416) 202-3723 Aussi disponible en français. Notice first posted: November 2, 2020 ¯v ¯v ¯v Lake Ontario Mc c o w a n R d Sheppard Ave E Ga r d e n S t Fr a n c e s S t Wh i t e Oa k s Cr t No r t o n R d Downtown Ajax 7 7 401 407 407 401 401 412 407 401 407 Si m c o e S t N M o r n i n g s i d e Ave Lawrence Ave E Wentworth S t Harwood Ave N Regional Highway 2 Ri t s o n R d N King St W Brimley Rd An d e r s o n S t Th o r n t o n R d N Al t o n a R d Fa r e w e l l S t Steeles Ave E Finch Ave E Wh i t e s R d We s t n e y R d N Rossland R d W Port Union R d Dundas St E Taunton R d W Ch u r c h S t N Ma r k h a m R d Br o c k R d Victoria S t W Br o c k S t N Ellesmere Rd Adelaide Ave W Finch A v e Bond St WCo c h r a n e S t Bayly S t To w n l i n e R d N Taunton Rd Ha r m o n y R d N La k e R i d g e R d N Wi l s o n R d N Th i c k s o n R d N Li v e r p o o l R d S a l e m Rd S TORONTO MARKHAM P ICKERING AJAX WHITBY OSHAWA Downtown Oshawa Downtown Pickering Scarborough Centre am Downtown Whitby Durham-Scarborough BRT GO Station GO Rail¯0 63 km 1:95,000 This is to give notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham intends to pass a by-law regarding the Water and Sewer User Rates and other water and sewer related fees and charges. A Finance and Administration Committee meeting in this regard will be held on: Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario Regional Council will subsequently consider the proposed 2021 Water and Sewer User Rates and other related fees and charges at their meeting to be held on: Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers Durham Region Headquarters 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario The proposed 2021 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various water and sewer rates and other related fees and charges effective January 1, 2021. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written comments to the Finance and Administration Committee, contact the Legislative Services Division by email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102, ext. 2054, by no later than noon on Monday, December 7. If you wish to make a delegation before the Finance and Administration Committee, submit your request in writing to delegations@durham.ca by no later than noon on Monday, December 7. Members of the public who register in advance of the meeting will be provided with the details to delegate electronically. In an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to generally comply with the directions from the Government of Ontario, we strongly encourage interested members of the public to view the Committee meeting via live streaming by visiting:https://www.eventstream.ca/events/durham-region, instead of attending the meeting in person. Notwithstanding the above, if in person attendance is required, arrangements must be made by emailing clerks@durham.ca prior to the meeting date to discuss the accommodation. The 2021 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report will be available upon request, on Friday, December 4, 2020 by contacting Finance Department staff at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102, ext. 2304. The Report will also be available on the Region’s web site at www.durham.ca on Friday, December 4, 2020. Durham Region, Finance Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone (905) 668-7711 www.durham.ca 2021 Water and Sewer User Rates & Other Related Fees & Charges PUBLIC NOTICE 17 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Special Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, November 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Please note, due to COVID-19 Durham Regional Headquarters is closed to the public. The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca. For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Melodee Smart 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560 EFW-WMAC@durham.ca DurhamYorkWaste.ca durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. EFW-WMAC Special Meeting The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Meeting #38 will be held on: Tuesday, November 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Please note, due to COVID-19 Durham Regional Headquarters is closed to the public. The public may view the EFW-WMAC meeting via live streaming online at durham.ca. For more information, please contact The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Melodee Smart 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560 EFW-WMAC@durham.ca DurhamYorkWaste.ca durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. EFW-WMAC Meeting #38 - NEW - Celebrate the magic of the holidays while supporting local businesses, your community and your Toronto Zoo! November 20 - December 23 Details at torontozoo.com Pickering's planning and de- velopment committee approved draft subdivision plans for Rose- bank and Gilmoss roads on Mon- day, Nov. 2. Oak Hill Developments Ltd. and White-Pine General Con- tractors Ltd. have requested a draft plan of subdivision and zon- ing by-law amendment for a resi- dential subdivision develop- ment. The City of Pickering received a petition on Oct. 23, signed by 295 residents in regards to the plans. Concerns included: proposed siz- es of certain lots are too small and are not in keeping with the existing character of the neigh- bourhood; traffic congestion will increase; and inadequate infra- structure is available to support the development. Steve Edwards, project direc- tor at GHD Whitby, who spoke on behalf of the developer, noted at the meeting that his client heard concerns from residents and the city and amended the plans. The original proposal included 11 lots, three lots fronting Rosebank Road and eight fronting onto a new public road. In response to concerns, the applicant revised the proposal and zoning standards to ensure that the proposed lot sizes and the scale and massing of the fu- ture dwellings are in keeping with the established community character. Key changes to the proposal include: reducing the number of lots from 11 to 8; re- moving the public road; increas- ing minimum lot sizes; increas- ing yard setbacks; and reducing lot coverage. The proposal will go before council on Nov. 23. PICKERING PLANNING COMMITTEE APPROVES NEW SUBDIVISION PLANS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COUNCIL PLANS GO TO COUNCIL ON NOV. 23 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 | 18 Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Recover. 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 What is RNG? Natural gas is a fossil fuel, like coal and oil, which forms from the decomposition of plants, animals and microorganisms that lived millions of years ago. It can be defined as a “limited resource”. Renewable Natural Gas also known as “RNG” is natural gas (biogas) produced from plant, food and animal waste. Therefore, it is a “renewable resource.” RNG is very similar to conventional natural gas and has the potential to off-set the use of the fossil fuel as a more carbon-neutral fuel. The Region of Durham has decided to harness the power of “Renewable Natural Gas” as a green-fuel alternative and recovered resource from the proposed Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility. RNG Uses & Benefits RNG helps lower greenhouse gas emissions by replacing the conventional natural gas used for activities such as heating homes and businesses. It can also replace diesel as a transportation fuel. Since RNG is made from recovered resources like food and animal waste, it is considered carbon neutral and does not contribute to total greenhouse gas emissions. RNG helps companies meet their obligations to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released from the energy they supply or consume. With further development and adoption of RNG technology, natural gas supply companies could purchase RNG to replace the amount of conventional natural gas they supply to their customers. Impact to the Region Historically, a big contributor to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions was the escape of methane into the atmosphere from decomposing organics in landfills. There are now technologies that can contain and harvest methane from our waste. The Region is in the early stages of developing an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility to manage food waste that was mistakenly placed in the garbage and from Green Bins. The biogas generated from the food waste will be cleaned and upgraded into RNG. The Region’s new AD facility will be located next door to one of the Region’s existing wastewater treatment plants located in Clarington. The methane generated at the wastewater treatment plant can also be upgraded using the same equipment installed at the AD facility. Turning food waste into RNG is just one of many ways the Region is working toward its strategic goal of leadership in sustainability by creating a carbon neutral energy source and addressing climate change. Tracy Lagasse wants her lighthouse back. As a proud Nova Scotian, La- gasse was upset when a three- foot high lighthouse she had at the end of the driveway of her north Ajax home was stolen on Sunday, Nov. 1. "It was very disappointing," she said. "If you know any east coasters, we love our connec- tions to our hometown. My whole family is there." The lighthouse was taken sometime between noon and 5 p.m., as Lagasse's husband saw the lighthouse when he left to go play golf, but it wasn't there when he returned. Her husband thought she had taken the lighthouse in for the winter and she didn't know it had been stolen until the next morn- ing. "It's pretty weighty. There was nothing holding it down," she noted. Her parents had the light- house made for her and then shipped to her as a present. "It's hand-crafted from the ar- ea that you can't really get again," Lagasse said. She hails from Malay Falls, part of the Eastern Shores area of Nova Scotia. The lighthouse doesn't have much monetary value, she not- ed. "I'm sure it only cost my par- ents a couple of hundred bucks. It's not something that's valuable from a financial perspective," she added. Lagasse filed a report with po- lice on the theft, noting if it's found, there will be a record of it. "I've been checking Kijiji ev- ery day, because I'm thinking who would do this? Like someone would take it to sell it potentially or someone would take it to give it to someone. If someone sees something on some social sites, they may say 'hey, I have your lighthouse' and be a good Samar- itan and return it," Lagasse said. She posted a message on Face- book, saying everybody wants a little bit of the east coast in their lives. "I get it, but it would be really nice to have it back, no questions asked. It's special to me, because my family gave it to me. It's part of our property and it's not re- placeable. Just bring it back," La- gasse noted. "It meant something to me. Get your own east coast." Should the lighthouse be re- turned, Lagasse said she'd put it back at the end of her driveway, although she may secure it or put a tracking device on it. AJAX WOMAN WANTS HER LIGHTHOUSE RETURNED KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com A lighthouse that sat at the end of Tracy Lagasse's driveway was stolen on Sunday, Nov. 1. A native of Nova Scotia, Lagasse says the lighthouse is a connection to her family and the east coast. Tracy Lagasse photo NEWS 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m CONGRATULATIONS GOOGLE *Source: Alphabet Inc. 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SECURE YOUR MEDS OR RETURN THEM TO THE DRUGSTORE. returnyourmeds.ca 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ROBINSON, Jeannette ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully on the morning of Wednesday November 4, 2020 at Ballycliffe Nursing Home in Ajax. Jeannette Robinson (nee Chiasson) in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Diana Gorassi (Hugh Lim). Loving grandmother of Angela Gorassi (Robert Hiemstra) and Robert Gorassi (Sue Ann). Cherished great-grandmother of Logan Gorassi. Special thanks to the staff of Ballycliffe Nursing Home for all their care and compassion. The funeral service took place at the McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, on Monday November 9, 2020. Interment followed in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby. GALLAGHER, John Francis April 4, 1940 - November 6, 2020 ___________ Passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 80, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved Husband to Charlene (née Archdekin); Father to Joseph (Shelley), Lisa (Haydn), and Heather (Greg); grandfather to Robin (Justin), Daniel, James, Jonathan, Rachel, Sarah, Taryn, And Gavynn. Great- grandfather to Ryker. Brother to Edward, and predeceased by his granddaughter Carlie brothers Bill and Peter, his sister Mary, and by his parents Willard and Eileen Gallagher of Woodstock, New Brunswick. Intrepid outdoorsman and adventurer, bush pilot, skilled storyteller, dump truck owner operator, hoisting engineer, and heavy machine operator involved in decades of construction work all around Canada. A strong man with a tough exterior, tempered to softness by his love for his family and loyalty to his friends. John will be missed by those to whose lives he brought joy, laughter, brightness and entertainment - those to whom he was a keystone in the archway of life. A private family interment has taken place while a celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made the Hospital for Sick Children in memory of John. Online condolences may be made at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MORTIMER-GIBSON, Frederick (Rick) ___________ On Saturday, November 7, at the age of 74, family and friends of Frederick (Rick) Mortimer-Gibson lost this wonderful, gentle and caring man to two terrible illnesses - depression and anxiety. He left behind a small but close circle of people who loved him so dearly. He is survived by his ex-wife and closest friend Shana, their sons Cameron and Benjamin (Vanessa), and his sister Ruth (Bob) Jamieson. His first grandchild is due in late November - this joyous arrival he will sadly miss. Rick was loved like a brother by his sister-in-law Jenny Bodnar, with whom he spent many happy hours. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters-in -law Sherry Pavey and Holly (Don) Howard; as well as nieces and nephews. Rick graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Computer Science and spent most of his career working for the Provincial Government. He took early retirement and next chose to do what he loved most - working for himself as a skilled home renovator and handy- man. Rick loved sailing and the freedom and pleasure that it gave him. He was also an excellent skier and enjoyed trips to distant mountains in Canada and the United States. The family wishes to thank the dispatcher, the paramedics and the Durham Region Police Officers who responded to our call. Their kindness, symp- athy and professionalism will always be remembered. A special thank you to officer John Bell for going above and beyond in providing support and compassion to us on that difficult day. Also, thank you to the Coroner, Dr. Robert Allin, who was very sympathetic and knowledgeable. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Box 388, Uxbridge L9P 1M8 (905-852- 3073). As per his wishes, Rick will be cremated and a private family interment will take place in Gananoque, Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Rick has always been supportive of our families love of animals. In Rick's memory a donation to SAINT Rescue and Adoption (PO Box 61 Pickering, Pick- ering, Ontario L1V 2R2), or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.lowandlow.ca AUSTIN, Deborah L. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Age 63, passed away peace- fully on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1957 in Scarborough, Ontario. Debbie is lovingly remembered by her husband, Peter, her children, Janice (Craig), Bradley (Ashley), Brian (Lisa), Mark, and Danielle (Will). She will also be greatly missed by her eight grand- children Zachary, Hailey, Evan, Trevor, Elizabeth, Rachel, Chloe, and Benjamin. Debbie was predeceased by her loving parents Leonard and Norma Pawlett and is survived by her caring brother David Pawlett. Debbie grew up in Scar- borough, Ontario and married her high school sweetheart. She raised her family in Pickering, Ontario. Her family will remember her as a loving mother who put all of her energy into her family's happ- iness and children's success. She spent much of her time helping others and was an active volunteer in schools and charities. She had a great tenacity for life and loved traveling the world, dragon boating, Scouting and Friday night dinners with her friends. She has had a long struggle after suffering from a cerebral aneurysm and her family takes comfort in knowing she has found peace. A celebration and visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd, Whitby, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Messages of condolence and shared memories can be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneral home.com HILL, Charles Seymour October 31, 1943 - November 4, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Charles was born in Toronto, son of George and Bertha Hill (both predeceased). He had 3 sisters, Rita and Patricia (both predeceased) and Marion Davidson (Wally) of Peterborough. He had one brother James (the late Judy) of Trenton. When he was 9 years old he went into foster care and was raised by foster parents Garfield and Dorothy Bennett who farmed in Goodwood, Ontario. Charlie leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Susan Anne (nee Wilson) and his two children who he loved very much, Scott Hill of Oshawa and Kathryn Ferrante of Whitby. He was Cha, Cha to his grandchildren Daniel and Carly. Charlie worked for Rohm & Haas in West Hill for over 30 years, first as a kettle operator and later in the training department. He retired in 2002. He spent much of his retirement days golfing at Riverside Golf Course. A special thank you to Dr. Rothenstein and his staff at Durham Regional Cancer Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to Durham Region Cancer Centre in Oshawa or Pickering Village United Church would be appreciated. Please call the funeral home to reserve your attendance for visitation at 905-443-3376. Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Wednesday November 11, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Private family service will be held. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Time may heal the broken-hearted, time may make the wound less sore; but time will never stop the longing for the loved one gone before. What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear; too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach, sweet to remember you who once was here, and who, though absent, is just as dear. The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. Loving and kind in all your ways, upright and just to the end of your days; sincere and true, in your heart and mind, beautiful memories, you left behind. 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