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Now at the beginning of coun- cil meetings the mayor reads a statement acknowledging that Pickering resides on land within the Treaty and traditional terri- tory of the Mississaugas of Scu- gog Island First Nation and Wil- liams Treaties signatories of the PICKERING ACKNOWLEDGES INDIGENOUS LAND KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com See PICKERING, page 8 Mayor Dave Ryan and the City of Pickering are working on improving relations with the Indigenous community. Jason Liebregts/Torstar 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 2 WE WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM! www.noleaks.ca 905-686-6880 Crawford & Sons offers fast, neat, efficient service and a free professional evaluation. For more information, call Gordon at (905) 686-6880. Crawford & Sons: Fixing Basement Leaks Right the First Time Water can damage anything it comes across, including carpets, flooring, furniture, drywall, electronics and more. 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Pickering drivers are paying more than most On- tarians when it comes car insurance, according to da- ta collected by a free per- sonal finance comparison website. "We found that Picker- ing drivers on average pay 25 per cent more than the average Ontario driver," said Justin Thouin, found- er of LowestRates.ca, a free personal finance compari- son website. In order to get a better sense of which Ontario cit- ies feature the highest car insurance rates, the web- site pulled data from the LowestRates.ca auto insur- ance quoter in September and compared the top 15 most expensive cities to the rest of the province. Pickering was 12th on the list. Thouin said Pickering's higher rates are largely due to the fact that a lot of Pickering drivers com- mute to Toronto for work. "This means you're on the highway frequently and accidents on the high- way are more costly than non-highway (accidents)," Thouin said. But in comparison to the other cities on the list, Pickering could be doing worse. Brampton drivers pay the most in car insur- ance at 124 per cent more than Ontario's average. Next on the list is Scarbor- ough, where drivers pay 84 per cent more. Ajax and Oshawa made the list as well. Ajax is 11th and drivers pay 27 per cent more than the Ontario average. Oshawa is 15th on the list and drivers pay 20 per cent more. "All three of them have lower percentages of driv- ers with three or fewer years experience," Thouin said. In Brampton, 33 per cent of drivers have three years or less of driving ex- perience. In Pickering, the number is only 18 per cent. Thouin shared tips on ways drivers can lower their car insurance rates. COVID-19 really changed the working world, he said. If you're not commuting any more for work because of COVID-19 "it's really important you let your insurance compa- ny know because you can save a lot." Insurance companies base premiums on how much people drive per year and what purpose they drive their car for. 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ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993(CouncilandCommitteeMeetings) 905.831.6265ext.6073(PickeringLibraryBoardMeetings) COVID-19CityResponse Visitpickering.ca/COVID19foralistofopenfacilities,limited servicesavailableforin-personappointments,andhealth andsafetyexpectationswhenvisitingaCityfacility. Fordetails,connectwithusat905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca. 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. Weekly Community Page November 19 Date Location Time December8 Forlocationandmeetingdetails, checkpickering.ca/SignBylawReview 6:30pm Have Your Say! S ign By-law Review Electronic Open House Toregistertocallinduringthemeeting, pleasecontactTanjotBalviaemailattbal@pickering.ca ortelephone905.420.4660ext.2223by4:30pm onMonday,December7,2020. Alternatively,questionscanbeemailedinadvanceofthe meeting.Fordetails,visitpickering.ca/SignBylawReview. Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) Op encalltointerestedCityofPickeringResidents andStakeholders Rootedincommunityconsultationandthesharingoflived experiences,thePickeringAnti-BlackRacismTaskforce (PABRT)willidentifyandaddressissuesofanti-Blackracism inPickering. TheTaskforcewillincludeupto23membersappointments, including8residentrepresentatives;12stakeholders representatives;2Citystaffliaisons;andtheMayor.All appointeeswillbevotingmembers. Qualificationsincludetheskills,knowledge,andlived experienceneededtocontributeeffectivelytoTaskforce goalsandobjectives.Membershipwillbesoughtonthe basisofbroadinterest,understandingandcommitment tothedevelopmentofanti-Blackracisminitiativesinthe municipality,inadditiontospecificexpertiseandinterest relatedtoBlackbusiness,culture,education,employment, health,heritage,andsafety.Residentappointeesmustbe residentsoftheCityofPickering.CommunityOrganization representativesmustbefromorganizationswhoservethe CityofPickering. ApplicationscloseWednesday,December9. InterviewswillbescheduledtheweekofDecember14. ApplicationsformsalongwiththeDraftTermsofReference areavailableatpickering.ca/antiblackracism,andinCity facilities. Formoreinformationemailclerks@pickering.ca, ortodiscusstothecommittee,orfillinanapplication byphone,contactthetaskforcestaffliaisonat 905.420.4660,ext.3603. We’reCelebratingOnline! pickering.ca/greatevents @pickeringevents OnlineTeenArtShow hostedbyFreeTeenStuff Callingall PickeringTeens! pickering.ca/teen 905.420.4660ext2080 1st,2nd&3rdplaceprizeswillbeawarded! Alltypesofartwork arewelcome. WinnerswillbeannouncedDecember8. Pleasesubmityour artworktoGALCCby 4:00pmFriday, November27. Notice of Online Public Information Centre #1 CityofPickeringClaremontDrainagePlan DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’s EmergencyOrderstolimitgathering andmaintainphysicaldistancing,the EngineeringServicesDepartmentis holdinganon-linePublicInformation Centre(PIC#1)fortheClaremont DrainagePlan.Theon-linePIC#1will allowforallinterestedpartiestoreview thedetailsofthestudyandtoprovide input,feedbackandcommentstothe studyprojectteam. TheCityofPickeringisundertakingthe ClaremontDrainagePlantocompletea comprehensiveanalysisofthedrainage system,identifydeficienciesanddevelop acomprehensivedrainagemanagement strategyforthecentralareaofthe HamletofClaremont.Thestudyisbeing conductedinaccordancewithApproach #2forMasterPlans,asoutlinedin the MunicipalEngineersAssociation’s, MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment (EA)(October2000,amended2007,2011 and2015).TheStudyAreaisshownontheKeyMapabove. ThepurposeofPIC#1istointroducetheprojectandthegoalsandobjectivesofthestudyandtopresentresultsoftheexisting stormsystemanalysis,preliminaryalternativesolutions,evaluationcriteriaandtheprojectschedule. Pleasevisitthestudywebsiteatwww.pickering.ca/claremont-drainage-plantoreviewthepresentationslidesandtosubmit yourcommentsandfeedback. ThePIC#1presentationwillbeavailableontheCity’swebsitefrom Friday,November20,2020toFriday,December11,2020 PleaseprovideyourcommentsandfeedbackonorbeforeFriday,December11,2020 Comments?Feedback?Contactus! IrinaMarouchko,P.Eng SeniorWaterResourcesEngineer CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7 T.905.420.4660ext.2072 imarouchko@pickering.ca SteveChipps,P.Eng. ConsultantProjectManager WoodPLC 3215NorthServiceRoad,Burlington,ONL7N3G2 T.905.335.2353 steve.chipps@woodplc.com KeyMap–StudyArea ThisnoticeissuedonNovember19,2020 UndertheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct,unlessotherwisestatedinthesubmission,anypersonal informationincludedinasubmissionwillbecomepartofthepublicrecord.Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 Anti-BlackRacismSurvey Aspartofaprocessofidentifyingcriticalissuesrelatedto racialdiscriminationandinstitutionalracisminour community,weinviteyoutocompletetheAnti-Black Racismsurveyat pickering.ca/antiblackracism by Sunday,December20. SurveysareavailableonlineandinCityfacilities.Survey resultswillbeusedtoformafuturereporttoCouncil. Detailsregardingthissurvey,thePickeringAnti-Black RacismTaskforce’srecruitmentandAnti-BlackRacism actionscanbefoundatpickering.ca/antiblackracism. Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstoreceiveupdateson family-friendlyevents,programsandCityinitiatives,directly toyouremail!Signupnowat subscribe.pickering.ca. 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 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 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 6 UpcomingPublic Meetings DateMeeting/LocationTime November23 CouncilMeeting Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm November25 HeritagePickering AdvisoryCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm November26 PickeringLibraryBoard Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: www.pickeringlibrary.ca/board 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetails aresubjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall 905.420.2222fordetails. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall: 1.866.278.9993(CouncilandCommitteeMeetings) 905.831.6265ext.6073(PickeringLibraryBoardMeetings) COVID-19CityResponse Visitpickering.ca/COVID19foralistofopenfacilities,limited servicesavailableforin-personappointments,andhealth andsafetyexpectationswhenvisitingaCityfacility. Fordetails,connectwithusat905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca. Notice of Electronic Public Meeting RegardingtheCity’sProposedAmendmenttothe DevelopmentChargesBy-lawNo.7595/17andBy-law No.7727/19 TakenoticethattheExecutiveCommitteeoftheCityof Pickeringwillholdanelectronicpublicmeetingpursuant toTheDevelopmentChargesAct,1997regardingproposed amendeddevelopmentchargeratesandpoliciesthatwill beappliedintheCity(includingSeaton).Itisproposedthat theenactmentofanamendeddevelopmentcharges(D.C.) by-lawbyCityCouncilwouldoccuronadatesubsequent tothispublicmeeting.Thepublicmeetingwillbeheld electronicallyon: Monday,December7,2020at2:00pm CityCouncilisrequiredunderTheDevelopmentChargesAct, 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. Weekly Community PageNovember 19 Date LocationTime December8Forlocationandmeetingdetails, checkpickering.ca/SignBylawReview 6:30pm Have Your Say! Sign By-law Review Electronic Open House Toregistertocallinduringthemeeting, pleasecontactTanjotBalviaemailattbal@pickering.ca ortelephone905.420.4660ext.2223by4:30pm onMonday,December7,2020. Alternatively,questionscanbeemailedinadvanceofthe meeting.Fordetails,visitpickering.ca/SignBylawReview. Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) OpencalltointerestedCityofPickeringResidents andStakeholders Rootedincommunityconsultationandthesharingoflived experiences,thePickeringAnti-BlackRacismTaskforce (PABRT)willidentifyandaddressissuesofanti-Blackracism inPickering. TheTaskforcewillincludeupto23membersappointments, including8residentrepresentatives;12stakeholders representatives;2Citystaffliaisons;andtheMayor.All appointeeswillbevotingmembers. Qualificationsincludetheskills,knowledge,andlived experienceneededtocontributeeffectivelytoTaskforce goalsandobjectives.Membershipwillbesoughtonthe basisofbroadinterest,understandingandcommitment tothedevelopmentofanti-Blackracisminitiativesinthe municipality,inadditiontospecificexpertiseandinterest relatedtoBlackbusiness,culture,education,employment, health,heritage,andsafety.Residentappointeesmustbe residentsoftheCityofPickering.CommunityOrganization representativesmustbefromorganizationswhoservethe CityofPickering. ApplicationscloseWednesday,December9. InterviewswillbescheduledtheweekofDecember14. ApplicationsformsalongwiththeDraftTermsofReference areavailableatpickering.ca/antiblackracism,andinCity facilities. Formoreinformationemailclerks@pickering.ca, ortodiscusstothecommittee,orfillinanapplication byphone,contactthetaskforcestaffliaisonat 905.420.4660,ext.3603. We’reCelebratingOnline! pickering.ca/greatevents @pickeringevents OnlineTeenArtShow hostedbyFreeTeenStuff Callingall PickeringTeens! pickering.ca/teen 905.420.4660ext2080 1st,2nd&3rdplaceprizeswillbeawarded! Alltypesofartwork arewelcome. WinnerswillbeannouncedDecember8. Pleasesubmityour artworktoGALCCby 4:00pmFriday, November27. Notice of Online Public Information Centre #1 CityofPickeringClaremontDrainagePlan DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’s EmergencyOrderstolimitgathering andmaintainphysicaldistancing,the EngineeringServicesDepartmentis holdinganon-linePublicInformation Centre(PIC#1)fortheClaremont DrainagePlan.Theon-linePIC#1will allowforallinterestedpartiestoreview thedetailsofthestudyandtoprovide input,feedbackandcommentstothe studyprojectteam. TheCityofPickeringisundertakingthe ClaremontDrainagePlantocompletea comprehensiveanalysisofthedrainage system,identifydeficienciesanddevelop acomprehensivedrainagemanagement strategyforthecentralareaofthe HamletofClaremont.Thestudyisbeing conductedinaccordancewithApproach #2forMasterPlans,asoutlinedin the MunicipalEngineersAssociation’s, MunicipalClassEnvironmentalAssessment (EA)(October2000,amended2007,2011 and2015).TheStudyAreaisshownontheKeyMapabove. ThepurposeofPIC#1istointroducetheprojectandthegoalsandobjectivesofthestudyandtopresentresultsoftheexisting stormsystemanalysis,preliminaryalternativesolutions,evaluationcriteriaandtheprojectschedule. Pleasevisitthestudywebsiteatwww.pickering.ca/claremont-drainage-plantoreviewthepresentationslidesandtosubmit yourcommentsandfeedback. ThePIC#1presentationwillbeavailableontheCity’swebsitefrom Friday,November20,2020toFriday,December11,2020 PleaseprovideyourcommentsandfeedbackonorbeforeFriday,December11,2020 Comments?Feedback?Contactus! IrinaMarouchko,P.Eng SeniorWaterResourcesEngineer CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7 T.905.420.4660ext.2072 imarouchko@pickering.ca SteveChipps,P.Eng. ConsultantProjectManager WoodPLC 3215NorthServiceRoad,Burlington,ONL7N3G2 T.905.335.2353 steve.chipps@woodplc.com KeyMap–StudyArea ThisnoticeissuedonNovember19,2020 UndertheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct,unlessotherwisestatedinthesubmission,anypersonal informationincludedinasubmissionwillbecomepartofthepublicrecord.Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 Anti-BlackRacismSurvey Aspartofaprocessofidentifyingcriticalissuesrelatedto racialdiscriminationandinstitutionalracisminour community,weinviteyoutocompletetheAnti-Black Racismsurveyat pickering.ca/antiblackracism by Sunday,December20. SurveysareavailableonlineandinCityfacilities.Survey resultswillbeusedtoformafuturereporttoCouncil. Detailsregardingthissurvey,thePickeringAnti-Black RacismTaskforce’srecruitmentandAnti-BlackRacism actionscanbefoundatpickering.ca/antiblackracism. Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstoreceiveupdateson family-friendlyevents,programsandCityinitiatives,directly toyouremail!Signupnowat subscribe.pickering.ca. 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 , N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Mississauga and Chippewa Nations. "Pickering is also home to many Indigenous per- sons and communities who represent other diverse, distinct and autonomous Indigenous nations," it continues. "This acknowl- edgement reminds us of our responsibilities to our relationships with the First Peoples of Canada, and to the ancestral lands on which we learn, share, work and live." The Williams Treaties were signed in 1923 by the Governments of Canada and Ontario and by seven First Nations of the Chip- pewa of Lake Simcoe and the Mississauga of the North Shore of Lake Onta- rio. The land Pickering re- sides on falls within the Williams Treaty boundar- ies under the responsibili- ty of the Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation. Pickering resident John Currie sits on Pickering's Cultural Advisory Com- mittee and explained the City of Pickering continues to make efforts toward race relations and being all-in- clusive. "We really are multicul- tural," he said. Currie is the executive director for Honouring In- digenous Peoples (HIP), as well as the president of the Rotary Club of Pickering. Mayor Dave Ryan ex- plained the CAC has been instrumental in working with the Indigenous com- munity to develop the first contacts and develop the statement in collaboration with Indigenous communi- ty members from across southern Ontario. "Chief LaRocca herself offered her thoughts on how to improve and final- ize it," he said. Currie, who, with input from the above mentioned, drafted the land acknowl- edgement, explained the work was done thoughtful- ly. "You can create a land acknowledgement and get it wrong and push Indige- nous people away rather than bring them together," he said. It's not (checking) a box to say, 'Hey we're done.' It's about the ongoing relation- ship. This is only the begin- ning of the steps." Ryan explained land ac- knowledgment for Picker- ing is a symbolic first step on the journey to reconcili- ation and relationship- building with Indigenous peoples. He said as the treaty holders for the area, the Mississaugas of Scugog Is- land are integral to devel- oping a strong relationship and understanding and ap- preciation of Indigenous peoples. "Chief LaRocca is known to be a strong and gracious leader and has agreed to provide guidance and wisdom to the city as we progress on this jour- ney," he said. Ryan said it is very early in the relationship but al- ready an exchange of knowledge has been of- fered by Chief LaRocca, and the city received a gift of a Mississaugas of Scugog Island Flag. NEWS Continued from page 1 PICKERING TAKES SYMBOLIC FIRST STEP TOWARDS RECONCILIATION We are optimistic that this relationship will become fulsome as we move through the action plan to build a strong relationship with our Indigenous community. - Mayor Dave Ryan 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 8 Fastest Delivery 7-10 Days! Proudly Serving Durham for 30 Years! New Installation Technicians! Direct-to-Consumer Windows and Doors New Factory Showroom Now Open! Buy local and support your friends and neighbours. 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Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, Ontario Power Generation has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under NPP File Number 2019-400148, a description of the following work, its site and plans: Placing of Air Bubble Curtain System in, on, over, under, through or across 43° 48’ 21.00”N x 79° 4’ 14.8”W, Lake Ontario at Intake Structure of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in front of lot number or at the foot of Dyke Road. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced file number) or, by sending your comments directly by email at NPPONT-PPNONT@tc.gc.ca or by mail to Transport Canada, Navigation Protection Program, 100 South Front Street, 1st Floor, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 2M4. Comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Posted at Pickering, Ontario this 19 day of November 2020 Ontario Power Generation Metroland Media has launched an innovative parcel delivery service her- alding a new chapter in its venerable 150-year history of serving Ontarians. A division of Torstar Corporation, Metroland publishes more than 70 community and daily newspapers delivered to 147,000 Ontario postal codes by a network of 15,000 delivery contractors. Metroland's facility hubs, distribution net- works and expertise, in ad- dition to the upward trajec- tory of e-commerce, ideally positions the organization to successfully extend its services into parcel deliv- ery, Torstar Group of Com- panies head of parcel ser- vices Mike Banville said. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY Here's three good rea- sons to hang a bird feeder outside your window and keep it topped up with black oil sunflower seeds, many birds' favourite treat. Suet, too, for woodpeck- ers, and even niger seed, if you can afford it and want to get fancy. Reason one: COVID cab- in-fever relief. Working, studying or just stuck at home for social distancing, in out of the cold as winter closes in, you might start to go stir-crazy. Birds coming and going to the feeder pro- vide frequent surprises, endless entertainment and a good excuse for a break. Remember the Canadian Association of Optome- trists' 20-20-20 rule for re- lieving eye strain: every 20 minutes get up from your computer and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Much healthier to check out what's coming to the feeder than what's hiding in the fridge! Reason two: It's a great year for winter finches. With few cones on conifers in northern forests a lot of colourful birds are heading our way and hunting for feeders. Streaky pine sis- kins and tiny tail-less red- breasted nuthatches have been moving through since September. More recently, common redpolls are being reported, perky little grey finches with red patches on their forehead. And best of all, a flood of evening gros- beaks, black-white-and-yel- low birds with conical bills bigger than a cardinal's. A great outbreak of spruce budworm in eastern Que- bec fed a baby boom of these chunky finches, which are coming south in larger numbers than we've seen in years, even decades. What a treat to look out the window and find a flock visiting your feeder! And three: a chance to give back to nature just by watching and reporting what comes through your yard and neighbourhood, a few times this winter. Birds Canada, in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Or- nithology, is running Pro- ject FeederWatch, an annu- al tally that gathers vital da- ta on what birds are where throughout North America. Citizen Science at its best, an opportunity for you and hundreds of thousands of other people to contribute to critical research on how bird populations are doing. To take part, just make a donation, of any amount, to Birds Canada -- such a worthy cause! You'll re- ceive a charitable tax re- ceipt for the full amount, as well as a poster of all the birds likely to show up at your feeder. Check out: birdscanada.org/you-can- help/project-feederwatch. There are lots of other reasons to keep a feeding station going, including fresh air and exercise get- ting out there and filling it up. And supporting local farmers who grow sunflow- ers. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Durham nature writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. HANG A BIRD FEEDER TO GET OUTSIDE DURING COVID ONE OF MARGARET CARNEY'S THREE REASONS? BIRDS PROVIDE 'ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT' HEADLINE BELITTLED IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING BLACK STUDENTS To the editor: Re: Students call for 'cul- tural black hair accessories' to be allowed in Durham Catholic schools. The above was the main title and the smaller sub ti- tle was 'Several recommen- dations issued to address issues faced by Black stu- dents.' There were more impor- tant issues raised by the Black students and yet the author chose to dedicate over three quarters of the article on the less impor- tant issue of hair accesso- ries and less than a quarter of the article to mention significant issues, among them: the Black student body recommendation that the DCDSB use informa- tion from its recent work- force census to make boards more diverse and reflective of the student population, dedicating a professional activity day to training teachers and staff on how to support and en- gage Black students equi- tably as well as to teach Black history. This would have been a great opportunity to ex- pound further on more im- portant issues afflicting Black students and yet they chose not to. One begs to wonder what was real intention of this article? The main title itself is meant to give give the false impression that hair acces- sories are a major issue for Black students and I find this misleading! This article did not do justice to the plight of Black students but instead belittled their major efforts by shifting focus from the important issue of equity and discrimination. We are not asking for fa- vours, we are asking for fairness and accurate re- presentation and not you using your power to pick and choose what to focus on for maximum shock ef- fect, especially on matters that have been affecting Black people. You had an opportunity here to inform, educate and you chose to belittle. It was not fair for more important issues to only get 25 per cent coverage. What's your excuse? 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Call Kendell for more info or to view any property 905-440-0505 AS SEEN & HEARD ON: *Seller and Matt Cooper must agree on Price and Terms PROUD SUPPORTERS: Matt Cooper, Broker Kendell Attrux, Salesperson Royal Heritage Realty Ltd., Brokerage www.MattLovesAnimals.com HUMANE SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION HUMANE SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION 15 | 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m CORRECTION NOTICE In the circular beginning Friday,November 06,2020, the Christmas Candles & Home Fragrance on page 2 printed incorrectly with a promotional price it should be at a reg. price.The correct reg. price is 6.99 – 44.99. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Members Wanted for the Energy from Waste- Waste Management Advisory Committee The Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) is seeking volunteers for a two-year term (2021 to 2022) position on the Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC). The committee is comprised of nine residents from across the region. Four committee members must live in the Municipality of Clarington and are appointed by Clarington Council. The other five committee members must live within Durham Region, but outside of the Municipality of Clarington, and are appointed by Durham Regional Council. The available positions are for the Region of Durham’s appointed members. Interested Clarington residents should contact the Municipality of Clarington. About the EFW-WMAC The EFW-WMAC will meet on a quarterly basis and act in an advisory role to the Region’s Works Committee on issues or concerns which arise with waste diversion, waste management, or environmental performance and monitoring of the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC). The Terms of Reference for this committee can be viewed at DurhamYorkWaste.ca.It is anticipated that the meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of March, May, September and November in 2021 but may be subject to change. How to Apply Interested residents who reside in the Region, but outside of Clarington, must provide a detailed resume with a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. Your knowledge of various waste management practices and EFW processes should be included in the submission. Previous participation or experience with committees/working groups will be considered an asset. Submission Deadline Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Please send resume and detailed covering letter to: Melodee Smart, Administrative Assistant The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Email: Melodee.Smart@durham.ca Fax: 905-668-2051 If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca/EFW-WMAC Works Department November 19, 2020 Public Notice facebook.com/RegionOfDurham twitter.com/RegionOfDurham As chief custodian at Carruthers Creek P.S., Mike Carter's job is to keep the Ajax school clean and orderly — no small task on any day, let alone during a pandemic. But in non-COVID times, you can also find him jogging alongside members of a student running club or leading the school's bike club on a lunch-hour ride. "I've always been involved with the kids. I mean, that's what makes the job so fun," says Carter, who has been a custodian with the Durham District School Board since 1989. It's that dedication to the school com- munity that earned Carter the DDSB's 2020 Educational Services Staff Award, which was announced on Oct. 19. The annual award recognizes an educa- tional services staff member — such as a custodian, clerical worker or educational assistant — who has made an "exceptional contribution." "I was overwhelmed," Carter says of be- ing this year's recipient. "I was flattered when I heard they nominated me and then when they told me I'd won, I must say I was pretty overwhelmed." The board describes him as "kind, car- ing, compassionate, dedicated and reli- able" and praises the many ways he sup- ports students at Carruthers Creek, from being involved with the Terry Fox Run to the recycling club. For years, Carter has been part of Girls on the Go, the school's running program that aims to help girls build confidence and self esteem. He also started the school's bike club, which sees students in Grades 5 to 8 partic- ipate in lunch-hour rides by the lake and learn about bike safety and repair. Carter says he loves his job and has loved getting to know staff, students and parents at each school he has worked at. "He greets each and every student and staff member he crosses paths with each day by name," says a school board report about Carter. "From always being avail- able to help staff when they need it, to be- ing available within minutes of a phone call, he truly cares about the school." NEWS INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL CLUBS MAKES JOB FUN: DURHAM CUSTODIAN JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 16 Don't panic, this is just a test. A fall test of the nuclear alerting system in Durham will be held Monday, Nov. 23, Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25. The alert system warns people in the (unlikely) event of an emergency at the nu- clear generating stations in Clarington or Pickering. In a real emergency, hearing the sirens means residents should go indoors and tune into local media outlets or official government channels for instructions. Citizens don't need to do anything when they hear the alert. The test will take place during the daytime over several days. On Nov. 23, an auto-dialer will call about 100,000 landline phone numbers within 10 kilometres of the nuclear generating sta- tions. (Call display will show the calls as coming from 905-666-6291.) On Nov. 24, the outdoor sirens will blare for up to one minute. The sirens are within three kilometres of the nuclear generating stations. On Nov. 25, cellphone, radio and TV alerts will be tested by the province. The nu- clear alerting system is tested regularly and the next test is scheduled for spring 2021. Visit durham.ca/AlertMap and dur- ham.ca/NuclearPreparedness for more in- formation on the nuclear alerts. 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"The artificial turf of Monarch Fields are part of the legacy of Ajax successfully hosting the 2015 Pan Am Games baseball and softball competitions," Ajax May- or Shaun Collier said in a state- ment. "This strategic investment in recreation amenities has given Ajax a competitive advantage in our readiness to host tourna- ments like the U18 May Melt- down, supporting council's tour- ism and partnership goals for the 2018-2022 term. On behalf of Ajax council, I want to extend a warm welcome to Field Hockey Ontario players, families and fans." Sport Durham is the region's sport tourism program. Durham Region Chair John Henry said in a statement: "We're excited to welcome Field Hockey Ontario's annual U18 May Melt- down to Durham Region in 2021. The event will drive tourism back to Durham Region in what we can only hope is a post-pan- demic environment. Not only will the event help to grow inter- est and participation in field hockey, but it will also benefit the local economy through visitor spending on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and ex- ploring all of the other amazing things Durham has to offer." Sport Durham has estab- lished itself as a sporting event host through collaboration with local partners. Past events in- clude the Ontario Parasport Games, Ontario Basketball U15 Girls Ontario Cup, Quidditch Canada Eastern Regional Cham- pionships, and Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Champi- onships. Simon Gill, the director of eco- nomic development and tourism for the region, noted: "We're pleased to be partnering with Field Hockey Ontario and the Town of Ajax to make U18 May Meltdown memorable. Sport Durham has built a reputation for maximizing the experience for participants at events hosted in Durham Region." Shauna Bookal, the executive director of Field Hockey Ontario, added, "We're excited to host our U18 May Meltdown tournament in Ajax. I know our players and their families are going to love playing on the high-performance fields and enjoy the surrounding amenities." One aim of the event is to grow local interest and participation in field hockey and benefit the lo- cal economy. To learn more about the event, visit FieldHockeyOntario.com or sportdurham.ca. AJAX, DURHAM TO HOST FIELD HOCKEY TOURNEY IN MAY The game faces will be on when Field Hockey Ontario tentatively brings the U18 May Meltdown to Ajax in May. Ajax and Durham Region are partnering to hold the event at the Monarch Fields at the Ajax Community Centre. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar file photo NEWS 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 18 When Black community orga- nizations in Durham sent out a survey this past summer asking what supports were needed for Black students and families, de- mand for tutoring was front and centre. With that in mind, the Dur- ham Black Educators Network has launched a new pilot pro- gram offering free, virtual tutor- ing for Durham District School Board students in Grades 6 to 12 who identify as Black. Elevate and Expand: Coaching for Excellence, which is receiving funding from the DDSB, launched on Oct. 27 and saw 160 students sign up within the first week of it being promoted. "It's really helpful, it helped me with a lot of my assignments and presentations," says Aleyh Forbes, a Grade 8 student at Alto- na Forest Public Sschool in Pick- ering, who is receiving help with several subjects. "They're all very friendly and I felt very welcomed when I joined." Cheryl Rock, DBEN chair and vice-principal at Sinclair Second- ary School, says data continues to show a "disproportionate accu- mulation of credits" for some Black students, especially at the high school level. That situation is made more challenging by COVID-19, which disrupted learning in the spring, and has resulted in thousands of students learning virtually this school year. "If we think about repeated forms of trauma such as experi- encing the pandemic ... but also specifically for Black students, pieces that have developed around anti-Black racism within communities and within sys- tems, that has an impact on their learning and the level of engage- ment," Rock says. The tutoring program is one of the 2020-21 actions included in the DDSB's Compendium of Action for Black Student Success, a doc- ument that lays out a three-year plan to support the academic achievement and overall well-be- ing of Black students. So far, the program's tutors in- clude local teachers and teacher's college candidates from Trent University and Ontario Tech Uni- versity. There are also opportuni- ties for Grade 12 students to par- ticipate to gain community vol- unteer hours. Desiree Johnson, a teacher candidate from Ontario Tech who is tutoring with Elevate and Expand, says "student growth and mindset" is a big part of the approach — as well as develop- ing a strong rapport with stu- dents. "Ultimately, I feel the success of the program will be when a stu- dent has developed their learning skills and a positive mindset to know they can succeed and over- come obstacles," she says. Elevate and Expand will be of- fered until the end of the 2020-21 school year. Email durhamblackeduca- tors@gmail.com for more infor- mation or to support the pro- gram. PILOT PROGRAM OFFERS FREE, VIRTUAL TUTORING FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN DURHAM The Durham Black Educators Network recently launched a new pilot virtual tutoring program for students who identify as Black. Tutor Desiree Johnson met with a Grade 8 student from Altona Forest Public School for a recent tutoring session. Durham District School Board photo JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com NEWS ELEVATE AND EXPAND WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR YOUR OLD MEDS WON’T DISAPPEAR BYmagic THE PILL FAIRY DOESN’T EXIST. KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. SECURE YOUR MEDS OR RETURN THEM TO THE DRUGSTORE. returnyourmeds.ca 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GeneandMarleen Residents of Revera At Revera Retirement Living, we’re committed to ensuring you experience nothing but a warm, safe welcome. 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"He had a very personal relationship for the ani- mals and that's something he tried to show all of us, and he was really happy when people came onto the farm and could see the ani- mals for the individuals that they are, rather than playthings or objects," said friend Karen Majoran. Chris said that his fa- ther shared his love of ani- mals with people of all ag- es, from small children to seniors, and would visit se- niors' homes to give resi- dents an opportunity to in- teract with his animals. In fact, the price of ad- mission at the farm was free for anyone under two and over 65. For people over 80, Norman actually paid them a nominal amount to come in and vis- it. Born in Newfoundland, Norman spent 35 years in the Pickering area. He was something of a Renais- sance man with broad in- terests. "He did a lot of things in his lifetime, when I met him it was through the farm," said Majoran. "From what he told me, Norman was an artist as well, he did woodcarving. Usually, those carvings were used to make a politi- cal statement ... he was also a human-rights activist," said Majoran, adding he was passionate about In- digenous rights and pro- tested at Oka. "He was an individual thinker, for sure, but also coming out of the times of the late '60s and '70s of so- cial protests and things like that which influenced him a lot," added Chris. The Wild Things Petting Farm grew out of Norman's love for animals. Friend and farm volunteer Breanne Littley explains he started off with just a few animals and didn't even have a sign on the road until five years ago. He didn't see it as a pet- ting zoo as the animals weren't caged, they were free to roam as people in- teracted with them. Littley explains that when Norman passed, the farm was home to roughly 30 goats, 11 sheep, 50 ducks, a dozen chickens and a doz- en rabbits. The decision was made to close the farm after Nor- man's death and all of the animals were rehomed. "We don't own the prop- erty and we felt that Nor- man had created such a special place and as much as everyone else wants it to continue, there was no way," said Littley. Norman Collier was named Pickering's Senior Citizen of the Year in 2020. The ceremony in the spring was cancelled due to the pandemic and his fami- ly and friends accepted the plaque in Norman's ho- nour following his death. While the community came out to support Nor- man during tough times, including after a fire in 2015, he left a large mark on the community by helping people from urban areas connect with animals. "What I've seen is a lot of people who live in cities who really value that con- nection to animals, they re- ally get something from be- ing in touch with the ani- mals .... You see a lot of kids who never got close to an animal or saw where an egg came from, it was amazing to see their eyes light up," said Chris. Norman was remem- bered at a private services with numbers limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. Family and friends are planning a celebration of life for him next year post- pandemic. FRIENDS AND FAMILY REMEMBER NORMAN COLLIER AS WILD THINGS PETTING FARM CLOSES Wild Things Petting Farm founder Norman Collier died in October. The popular north Pickering farm was closed following his death. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durham region.com NEWS 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 9 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m TANNER, Dorothy May January 12, 1924 - November 8, 2020 ___________ It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy May Tanner. Predeceased by her beloved husband Albert James Tanner and son Edward. Dorothy is survived by her children James (Jacquelynn), Audrey (Keith), Ronald (Eileen), Judy and David. Cherished Nana to Jason, Clayton (Amy), Adam (Darlene), Michelle, Tania, Becky and Matthew. Great Nana to Logan, Lincoln, Keira, Ashton, Shaelyn, Hunter and Chase. Loving Aunt to Edna and Cousin to Ted (Sharon) Teresa (Steve) and Jan (Angelo). Fondly remembered by Dear Friends Josie, Carol, Jessica, Marie, the Strickland, Halfyard, Jackson, Wilson families and the workers on Ashburn Way. Much appreciation for the comfort and care provided by all the dedicated staff at Fairview Lodge. Private family internment. A Celebration Of Life To Take Place Later. In remembrance of Dorothy donations gratefully accepted to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation (905)683-2320 ext. 1501. SMITH, Nigel Clive Formerly with Dupont Canada & Former member of the Ajax Legion ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 15, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Dear brother of Jane (Richard) Stevens of Newcastle, Amanda (Barry) Mundy and Nicola (Chris) Harrison both of Cornwall, England.Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews both in Canada and England. Dear nephew of Renee Bubb. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and workmates. No service is being held. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. Bowmanville. Memorial donations may be made to Durham Region Cancer Centre, Oshawa. Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com ERIN ROSE GLADWELL January 30, 1989 - November 19, 2000 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, we still are. Please, call me by my old familiar name. Speak of me in the same easy way you always did. Laugh, as we always laughed, at the little jokes we shared together. Think of me and smile. For all things, there is a reason. 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