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Home My WebLink AboutNA2020_12_17THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, 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: •Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Charges may vary by dealer. •Active and veteran military personnel receive up to $750 in price adjustments±. Visit hyundaicanada.com/military Ultimate model shown ♦Ultimate model with TechTechT package shown ♦Ultimate model shown ♦ †Finance offers available O.A.C.from Hyundai Financial Services based on new in-stock 2021 Tucson 2.0L Essential FWD models with an annual finance rate of0%.Cost of borrowing is $0.Selling price is $28,049.Weekly payments are $77for 84 months.$0 down payment required.Trade-in value may be applied to downpayment amount.Financeoffers include Delivery and Destination charge of $1,825,levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST).Finance offers exclude registration,insurance,PPSA,licencefees and dealeradmin.fees of up to $499.Fees may vary by dealer.◊Leasing offers available O.A.C.fromHyundaiFinancial Services based on a new 2021 Elantra Essential manual/2021 Kona 2.0L Essential FWD/2021 Tucson 2.0L Essential FWD with an annual lease rate of 2.99%/3.99%/0%.TotalTotalT lease obligation is $12,196/$12,646/$10,954.Weekly lease payment of $55/$55/$77 for a 48/48/33-monthwalk-away lease.Down payment of $695/$1,195/$0 and first monthly payment required.Trade-in value may beappliedto down payment amount.Leaseoffer includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,725/$1,825/$1,825 levies and allapplicable charges (excluding HST).Lease offer excludesregistration,insurance,PPSA,licencefees and dealer admin.fees ofup to $499.Fees may vary by dealer.$0security deposit onall models.16,000km allowanceper year applies.Additional charge of $0.12/km.*BoxingMonthBonus price adjustments of $500available on selectin-stock 2020/2021 vehicles only,on lease,financeand cash purchase from December 1,2020 to January 4,2021.Price adjustments areappliedbeforetaxes.Offer is non-transferable andcannot beassigned.Model inventory forwhich the price adjustments are applicable may vary from dealerto dealerand from region to region.See yourlocalHyundai dealer forfurther details and applicable model inventory.°$500 Winter Tire Credit availableon the finance,lease or cash purchase of in-stock 2020 Venue/2021 Venue/2020Kona/2021 Kona models.The Winter Tire Credit cannot be applied to anyKonaElectricmodels.Customer may decline the Winter Tire Credit and instead apply the credit amount to the purchase price of the new vehicle.WinterTireCreditappliedbeforetaxes.Offer can be combinedor used in conjunctionwith any other availableoffers.Offeris non-transferable and cannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.Tire installation and balancingare not included in the offer.Seeyour local Hyundai dealer orvisithyundaicanada.comfor details.♦Priceof modelshown:2021ElantraUltimate Intense Blue with TechTechT package/2021 Kona Ultimate AWDAWDA Pulse Red/2021 TucsonUltimate AWDAWDA Aqua Blue is $30,357/$34,457/$40,257.Price includes Delivery and Destination charges of $1,725/$1,825/$1,825,leviesand all applicable charges (excludingHST).Prices exclude registration,insurance,PPSA,licence feesand dealer admin.fees of up to $499.Fees may vary bydealer.^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 thepayment deferral offeris selected,the originaltermof thefinance contract will be extended by 2 months (60 days).Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.willpay the interest during the first 2 months (60 days)of the finance contract,after whichthe purchaser will pay all principal and interest owing in equal installmentsover the remaining term of the contract.Paymentson financecontracts are paid in arrears.^^Forfinance contracts payableon a weekly and bi-weekly basis,purchasers who select thepayment deferraloffer mayhaveto make their firstweekly orbi-weekly payment sooner than 90days from purchase.Downpayments are notsubject to the payment deferral offer,offer,offer and aredueon the datethecontractis signed.Hyundai Auto CanadaCorp.reserves the right toamend orterminate this offer,offer,offer inwhole or in part,at anytimewithout prior notice.Additional conditionsandlimitations apply.Ask your dealer for details.†^◊*^^♦°Offers available foralimited time and subject tochange or cancellationwithout notice.Vehicle colour is subjectto availability.DeliveryandDestinationchargeincludes freight,P.D.I.P.D.I.P and afull tank ofgas.Dealermay sell forless.Inventory islimited, dealer ordermay be required.Offer is non-transferable andcannot be assigned.No vehicle trade-in required.Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or seedealer for completedetails.††Hyundai’s Comprehensive LimitedWarranty coverage covers most vehiclecomponents against defectsin workmanshipunder normaluse and maintenance conditions.±Certain restrictions apply.Customers must present their proof of military relationship and I.D.at time of purchase to receivespecial price discountoff their purchase.Programsubject to changeor cancellationwithout notice.Visit www.hyundaicanada.com/military orsee dealerfor complete 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Restrictions apply^^. on all models $500 Boxing Month Bonus * on select in-stock vehicles Ends January 4 th Standard key features include: •Heated front seats •8.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ •Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines 2021 ELANTRA for 48 months with $695 down Lease the Essential manual for: weekly $55 at 2.99% Standard key features include: •Heated front seats •Heated steering wheel •7.0" touch-screen display with Apple CarPlay TM and Android Auto TM 2021 KONA for 48 months with $1,195 down Lease the 2.0L Essential FWD for: weekly $55 at 3.99% Example selling price on the 2021 Tucson 2.0L Essential FWD: $28,049 Standard key features include: •Heated front seats •Heated side mirrors •Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Assist 2021 TUCSON months†on all modelsfinancing 0%f or 84 www.givingtuesday.lndpg.ca For the month of December, visit and support one of our local organizations. GivingTuesday is the start of the ‘Giving Season’. 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A recent initiative: the com- PICKERING NEIGHBOURHOOD KEEPS BUSY DURING COVID-19 See ‘YOU’, page 6 VARIOUS EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN POCKET OF PICKERING FILLED WITH GOOD NEIGHBOURS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Stella and Iza Trent, Zoe Kuzemchuk and Skylar and Eric Hoffe as part of SoRo Good Neighbours are engaged in a number of activities that keep the community involved during COVID-19. Jason Liebregts/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 2 May all the pleasures that inspire joy be with you at home or in spirit during this Holiday Season Thanks for rooting for local businesses like us in 2020 and showing us so much support. We look forward to better times ahead as we work to serve you safely in 2021 and beyond! 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Friends told me they've signed up for a birding trip to Trinidad and Tobago a year and a half from now. That hopeful news, of a world possibly opening up again, sparked a vivid memory for me. Of a large flock of scarlet ibises, long-legged water birds as big as a great blue heron but a stunning bright red, flying over the Caroni Swamp before sun- set. Gaudy, gorgeous and colonial, Trinidad's na- tional birds spend the day feeding on crabs on mud- flats and then roost togeth- er atop mangroves each night, tropical "Christmas trees." The natural world is full of endless beauty and bio- diversity. Some 11,000 spe- cies of birds inhabit our planet — a new study sug- gests 18,000 — and visiting where they live to get to know them can be an intox- icating quest, exploring in Darwin's footsteps. But birds fly. So even in a locked-down world dur- ing a pandemic it's possible to meet up with some fasci- nating species far from home. Like the variegated flycatcher that showed up in Brooklin in November, a species I first saw in Vene- zuela in 1985. And the brown booby haunting the Lake Ontario shoreline, a skydiver I recall from San Blas, Mexico. Glenn Coady, one of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic birders in the GTA, could scarcely be- lieve his eyes when he saw a magnificent frigatebird fly along the bluff at the Thickson's Woods Nature Reserve. They're common along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts from Florida and Mexico on down through the tropics — I love watch- ing them soar on their me- tre-long wings! — but this was a first record for the re- serve, and one of a dozen or so for southern Ontario. Glenn has had great suc- cess spotting rare visitors from good vantage points along Lake Ontario and pa- tiently scanning the skies after a big storm moves up from the south, sweeping birds with it. He tells rous- ing tales of seeing gannets, jaegers, a Leach's storm pe- trel and even a razorbill, usually far out over the ocean, after hurricanes blew by. This COVID year he cleverly refined his tech- nique, using his car for shelter, comfort, music and snacks while he waited for birds to appear, rather than sitting out in the weather. From a wind-rocked car at the height of that fierce windstorm a few weeks ago he watched a slaty-backed gull from Asia appear from the cloudy horizon — the same moment I was cower- ing in my house, wishing I had a basement. I've never seen a slaty- backed gull, even in east- ern China. How's that for irony? Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Durham nature writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,500 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. VISITING BIRD SPECIES WHERE THEY LIVE 'CAN BE AN INTOXICATING QUEST' 'TIME TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD' To the editor: If we in Durham Region find ourselves subject to a lockdown as is currently in place in Toronto and Peel Region, I trust that Cla- rington council and in fact Durham Region council se- riously consider joining with the likes of Mississau- ga Mayor Bonnie Crombie calling for fair play for small business. Big box stores like Cost- co, Home Depot, Walmart and the Super Store (in Oshawa) are allowed to re- main open while smaller, community-based stores are forced to close. While the independent outlets, like Hooper's Jew- elry in Bowmanville, for example (as well as book- stores, etc.), would be forced to close, the big box outlets can remain open, and they in turn can retail many of the same types of goods. Clothing stores must close, yet Super Store in Oshawa can stay open and sell clothing. You can buy watches, etc. as well as computer goods at Costco while Best Buy, etc. must close. It's time to level the play- ing field. When was the last time Costco supported a lo- cal hockey team, or Super Store donated to a Food Bank... answer, never, yet small community stores do this every year. In addition, when you shop at the big box outlets, your money goes to the USA and China! Why have we not heard from Mayor Foster, Mayor Carter or Regional Chair Henry, assuming they are looking ahead. JIM RICHARDS, CLARINGTON READER'S UNCLE NEVER SPOKE NEGATIVELY ABOUT GERMAN CAPTAIN To the editor: Re: Reader slams Ajax council decision to rename street. One of my uncles was a sailor aboard HMS Exeter at the Battle of The River Plate and never had a bad word to say about Captain Langsdorff. And my father, who served in the British 8th Army, had nothing bad to say about General Erwin Rommel. Neither Langsdorff nor Rommel carried any politi- cal baggage and both were highly respected military professionals. Such blan- ket condemnations fly in the face of reality and can cause irreparable damage to historical truth. JEFF GOODALL, OSHAWA LETTERS & COMMENTARY MARGARET CARNEY Column 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Limited time lease offer provided through Volvo Car Canada Limited on approved credit. Advertised offers not applicable in Quebec. Representative lease offer based on a new and previously unregistered 2020 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription. 2.9% lease APR for 48 months. 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This need was met based on ex- isting traffic volumes, without the addition of traffic from the proposed city centre project or from the retirement residence, which is currently under construction. The staff re- port recommended that a traffic signal not be in- stalled until all roadway construction is completed. "It's a good interim mea- sure," said Pickering's di- rector of engineering ser- vices Richard Holborn. He said there have been five collisions at the inter- section in the past five years, one of which was a rear-end accident, and the others resulted from turn- ing movements. Ward 3 regional council- lor David Pickles said the city should erect 'coming soon' signs, so drivers won't be caught off guard. "We need to give them lots of warning that it's coming or they'll drive right through," he said. NEW ALL-WAY STOP SIGN PLANNED NEAR PICKERING TOWN CENTRE KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com COUNCIL Pickering's executive committee has approved the installation of an all-way stop sign at Glenanna Road and Pickering Parkway. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 6 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. At the first sign of water entering your basement, it’s time to call the experts. Trying to repair it yourself can lead to delays and more damage being done. 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Residents from outside the community also pur- chased signs, including someone in Napa, Califor- nia, who saw a social media post. The sign displays col- ourful butterflies that share SoRo's diversity mes- sage and reflect its commit- ment to nature. SoRo has two community native spe- cies pollinator gardens. The butterfly's message is integral to the communi- ty messaging. Last sum- mer the group designed and created a massive but- terfly at the local tennis court. It was made from cut-up colourful plastic containers and lids and connected to the fence with zip ties. "They're free flowing, they hang and they move with the wind," said Greg Jizmejian, a volunteer who organized the art project. He had a vision to con- nect the community with neighbours and break down the fences that sepa- rate them. The physical installa- tion took two days and resi- dents worked to put the pieces together. Teenagers are among those charged with the task of maintaining the unique piece. "(It's nice) having that connection and being able to talk to our friends still," said Grade 12 Dunbarton High School student Eric Hoffe. Eric has participated in SoRo events since he was a child. "I like the idea of living in a community where ev- erybody has a relationship with everybody else so there's no hostility," he said. He encourages other community leaders to "reach out to others to gain the same strength we have here." The group began in 2013 as part of the City of Picker- ing's Celebrating Sustain- able Neighbourhood Pro- gram, committing to orga- nizing a variety of sustain- able initiatives. "It's a neat vibe in this community," said Caroline Honsberger, who organiz- es neighbourhood clean- ups. One took place recently. "You could see people re- ally just needed to get to- gether," she said. Honsberger is a street captain with the Neigh- bourhood Watch program. It's not surprising that more than 80 per cent of the neighbourhood is regis- tered to look out for each other. SoRo is more than just a ratepayers group, it's about community. "We try to promote that when we go to Neighbour- hood Watch meetings: you can do this too," Honsberg- er said. This fall SoRo hosted its first SoRo Art Expose. Plans to display submitted local and original art in the local park were quashed due to COVID-19 so it went online instead, where it can still be viewed. "Ages ranged from five to 60s or so with varying mediums," said Jizmejian. Paintings by kids, intri- cate embroidery and unique papier mache were some of the submissions. "The talent in our neigh- bourhood is phenomenal," Lawlor said. The group also recently launched a local business directory. In the new year, Lawlor hopes to launch a mentor program that con- nects people wishing to learn various skills with those willing to share their expertise. Story behind the story: Keeping spirits up can be hard throughout CO- VID-19, so durhamregion- .com chose to share these initiatives. NEWS Continued from page 1 'YOU COULD SEE PEOPLE REALLY JUST NEEDED TO GET TOGETHER' 'The talent in our neighbourhood is phenomenal.' - Gail Lawlor, SoRo Good Neighbours SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM 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 , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Jennifer O’Connell Member of Parliament Pickering-Uxbridge Community Office: 4-1154 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1B4 Telephone: 905.839.2878 Email: Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca Please continue to wear a mask and practice physical distancing during the holidays. Contact our office if you need assistance with COVID-19 supports or federal departments. We’re here to help! WishingEveryone aMerryChristmasandaSafeand HappyHolidaySeason andallthebestin2021! YOUR OLD M EDS WON’T DISAPPEAR BYmagic THE PI LL FAIRY DOESN’T EXIST. KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. 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TheCityisproposingtoamenditsOfficialPlanbyaddingnew policiesandrevisingexistingpolicies,andtoamendZoning By-laws2511,2520and3036,asamended,toimplement theCouncil-endorsedrecommendationsoftheInfilland ReplacementHousinginEstablishedNeighbourhoodsStudy (InfillStudy).Theseamendmentsapplytolandswithin EstablishedNeighbourhoodPrecinctsidentifiedintheInfill Study.Amapoflandstowhichtheseamendmentsapplyand additionalinformationisavailableontheCity’swebsiteat www.pickering.ca/devapp. CitystaffwillpresentanoverviewoftheproposedCityInitiated OfficialPlanandZoningBy-lawAmendmentstothe Planning&DevelopmentCommitteeonMonday, January4,2021at7:00pm. AcopyoftheinformationreportpreparedbytheCity DevelopmentDepartmentwillbeavailableattheofficeofthe CityClerk,andontheCitywebsiteonorafterDecember16, 2020. Residentscanparticipateelectronicallybyaudio, orwatchthemeetinglivestreamedviatheCityof Pickering’sYouTubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering. ShouldyouwishtoaddresstheCityDevelopmentDepartment and/orthePlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeduringthe meeting,pleaseregisterwiththeCityClerkby12:00noonon thebusinessdaypriortothemeeting. Pleasevisitwww.pickering.ca/delegationtoregisteroremail clerks@pickering.ca.Pleaseensurethatyouprovidethe telephonenumberyouwishtobecalledatsothatyoucanbe connectedviaaudiowhenitisyourturntomakeadelegation. Yourcommentsand/orquestionsregardingthisapplicationcan beforwardedtoMargaretKish,PrincipalPlanner,Policy,City DevelopmentDepartment,bytelephoneat905.420.4660,ext. 2196oremailatmkish@pickering.ca. Ifapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeanoralsubmission atapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityof Pickeringbeforetheproposedofficialplanandzoningby-law amendmentsarepassed,thepersonorpublicbody: (i)isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltothe LocalPlanningAppealTribunal;and, (ii)maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappeal beforetheLocalPlanningAppealTribunalunless,intheopinion oftheTribunal,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedofthedecisionyoumustmakea writtenrequesttotheCityClerk. Personalinformationcollected inresponsetothisplanningnoticewillbeusedtoassistCitystaffandCounciltoprocessthis applicationandwillbemadepublic. December24 9:30am-1:00pm (Central&GeorgeAshe) December25-27 Closed December28 3:00pm-7:00pm (GeorgeAsheonly) December31 9:30am-1:00pm (Central&GeorgeAshe) January1 Closed January2 9:30am-4:30pm(Central), 11:00am-3:00pm(GeorgeAshe), 2:00pm-5:00pm(Claremont) January3 Closed January4 3:00pm-7:00pm (GeorgeAsheonly) Pickering-voteforyourfavouritelights! pickering.ca/recprograms 905.420.4660ext2078 Weareinvitingyoutovoteforyourfavouritedecorated homeandbusiness.Votesaredueby8:00pmon Monday, December21.Visitthelinkbelowtovote! 2020 Civic Awards Celebrating Extraordinary People in Pickering! TheCityofPickeringwillbepresentingCivicAwardsto membersofthecommunitywhohavemadeasignificant contributiontotheCityofPickeringduring2020. Weinviteandencourageyoutosubmitnominations forindividuals,groups,andbusinesseswhoyoufeelare deservingofrecognition. Awardcategoriesinclude: SpecialCitationAward Bravery/HeroismAward LifetimeAchievementAward IndividualVolunteerAward ServiceGroupAward CommunityGroupAward AmateurSportsAward YouthVolunteerAward YouthLeadershipAward SustainabilityAward ArtsAward CulturalDiversityAward HeritageAward UrbanDesignAward LocalBusinessAward EnvironmentAward EconomicDevelopmentAward AccessibilityAward NominationFormsareavailableinCityfacilitiesoronline at pickering.ca/civicawards Nominationformsmustbereceivedby Thursday,February11,2021at4:00pm. Formoreinformation,pleasecontactCustomerCareat: 905.683.7575customercare@pickering.ca Watchthe2019CivicAwardspresentation: Monday,December21 7:00pm Onlineatpickering.ca/civicawardsand Facebook@PickeringEvents pickering.ca/cityguide programs classes workshops RegisterNowfor winterprograms FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstoreceiveupdateson family-friendlyevents,programsandCityinitiatives,directly toyouremail!Signupnowat subscribe.pickering.ca.WinterBreakCamp Friends&Fun 5–12yrs Startofftheseasonwithafew daysofwinterholidayfun! Monday,Dec21-Wednesday,Dec23 from8:30am-4:00pm atCHDRecreationComplexArena, O’BrienRink(floor) Cost: $180.00 Code: 25145 Registeronlineat pickering.ca/active 9 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 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 , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 8 UpcomingPublic Meetings DateMeeting/LocationTime January4 ExecutiveCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 2:00pm January4Planning&DevelopmentCommittee Forlocationandmeetingdetailscheck: https://calendar.pickering.ca/council 7:00pm DuetoCOVID-19andthePremier’sEmergencyOrderstolimit gatheringsandmaintainphysicaldistancing,meetingdetailsare subjecttochange.PleasevisittheCitywebsiteorcall905.420.2222 fordetails.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.999. COVID-19CityResponse Visitpickering.ca/COVID19foralistofopenfacilities,limited servicesavailableforin-personappointments,andhealth andsafetyexpectationswhenvisitingaCityfacility. Fordetails,connectwithusat905.683.7575or customercare@pickering.ca. We’reCelebratingOnline! pickering.ca/greatevents @pickeringevents FamilyNewYear’sEveOnline December31at8:00pm Featuring:Splash’NBoots,GlowPartywithPickeringFit andFamilyTriviawithPickeringPublicLibrary OnlineMayor’sLevee January1,2021at2:00pm Featuring:AlexWhorms,ArtsUnleashed,andToronto BigBandAllStars Weekly Community PageDecember 17 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) customercare@pickering.ca@cityofpickering pickering.ca Holiday Hours of Operation (Subject to change. Please call 905.683.7575 for the latest updates.) CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 December24&318:30am-12:00pm December25,28&January1 Closed CHDRecreationComplex905.683.6582 December24-28&January1 Closed December316:00am–12:00pm NewYear’sEveEvent Online CHDRecreationComplexPool 905.683.6582 December29-31Callforswimtimes December24-28&January1 Closed DonBeerArena905.831.1035 December24-26,31&January1 Closed AnimalShelter905.427.0093 December24&3110:00am-12:00pm December25-28&January1 Closed GeorgeAsheCommunityCentre 905.420.2370 December24&319:30am-1:00pm December25-28Closed January1Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 December24&319:00am-12:00pm December25-28&January1 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries905.831.6265 PickeringMuseumVillage905.683.8401 December24&318:30am-12:00pm December25-28&January1 Closed Notice of Electronic Planning & Development Committee Meeting C ityInitiatedOfficialPlanandZoningBy-lawAmendments:InfillandReplacementHousinginEstablished Neighbourhoods(OPA20-006/P&A11/20) VirtualLiveEducationPrograms Don’tletCOVID-19standinthewayofavirtualfieldtrip experience!Educatorsandteachersmaychoosefromaselect offeringofthemedvirtualliveprograms,includingSchool Days(Gr.3),andUndergroundRailroad(Gr.6-8). BookingsavailableforTuesdayorWednesdaymornings,by phoneat905.683.8401oremailPMVBookings@pickering.ca. Visitpickeringmuseumvillage.cafordetails Voteforyourfavouritefloat! HaveyouhadachancetowatchtheKinsmen&Kinette PickeringSantaClausDrive-ThruParade? Checkitoutnowat youtube.com/SustainablePickering, andcastavoteforyourfavouritefloat,untilDecember24, at surveymonkey.com/r/favouritefloat . TheCityisproposingtoamenditsOfficialPlanbyaddingnew policiesandrevisingexistingpolicies,andtoamendZoning By-laws2511,2520and3036,asamended,toimplement theCouncil-endorsedrecommendationsoftheInfilland ReplacementHousinginEstablishedNeighbourhoodsStudy (InfillStudy).Theseamendmentsapplytolandswithin EstablishedNeighbourhoodPrecinctsidentifiedintheInfill Study.Amapoflandstowhichtheseamendmentsapplyand additionalinformationisavailableontheCity’swebsiteat www.pickering.ca/devapp. CitystaffwillpresentanoverviewoftheproposedCityInitiated OfficialPlanandZoningBy-lawAmendmentstothe Planning&DevelopmentCommitteeonMonday, January4,2021at7:00pm. AcopyoftheinformationreportpreparedbytheCity DevelopmentDepartmentwillbeavailableattheofficeofthe CityClerk,andontheCitywebsiteonorafterDecember16, 2020. Residentscanparticipateelectronicallybyaudio, orwatchthemeetinglivestreamedviatheCityof Pickering’sYouTubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SustainablePickering. ShouldyouwishtoaddresstheCityDevelopmentDepartment and/orthePlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeduringthe meeting,pleaseregisterwiththeCityClerkby12:00noonon thebusinessdaypriortothemeeting. Pleasevisitwww.pickering.ca/delegationtoregisteroremail clerks@pickering.ca.Pleaseensurethatyouprovidethe telephonenumberyouwishtobecalledatsothatyoucanbe connectedviaaudiowhenitisyourturntomakeadelegation. Yourcommentsand/orquestionsregardingthisapplicationcan beforwardedtoMargaretKish,PrincipalPlanner,Policy,City DevelopmentDepartment,bytelephoneat905.420.4660,ext. 2196oremailatmkish@pickering.ca. Ifapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeanoralsubmission atapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityof Pickeringbeforetheproposedofficialplanandzoningby-law amendmentsarepassed,thepersonorpublicbody: (i)isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltothe LocalPlanningAppealTribunal;and, (ii)maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappeal beforetheLocalPlanningAppealTribunalunless,intheopinion oftheTribunal,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedofthedecisionyoumustmakea writtenrequesttotheCityClerk. Personalinformationcollected inresponsetothisplanningnoticewillbeusedtoassistCitystaffandCounciltoprocessthis applicationandwillbemadepublic. December24 9:30am-1:00pm (Central&GeorgeAshe) December25-27 Closed December28 3:00pm-7:00pm (GeorgeAsheonly) December31 9:30am-1:00pm (Central&GeorgeAshe) January1Closed January29:30am-4:30pm(Central), 11:00am-3:00pm(GeorgeAshe), 2:00pm-5:00pm(Claremont) January3Closed January43:00pm-7:00pm (GeorgeAsheonly) Pickering-voteforyourfavouritelights! pickering.ca/recprograms 905.420.4660ext2078 Weareinvitingyoutovoteforyourfavouritedecorated homeandbusiness.Votesaredueby8:00pmonMonday, December21.Visitthelinkbelowtovote! 2020 Civic Awards Celebrating Extraordinary People in Pickering! TheCityofPickeringwillbepresentingCivicAwardsto membersofthecommunitywhohavemadeasignificant contributiontotheCityofPickeringduring2020. Weinviteandencourageyoutosubmitnominations forindividuals,groups,andbusinesseswhoyoufeelare deservingofrecognition. Awardcategoriesinclude: SpecialCitationAward Bravery/HeroismAward LifetimeAchievementAward IndividualVolunteerAward ServiceGroupAward CommunityGroupAward AmateurSportsAward YouthVolunteerAward YouthLeadershipAward SustainabilityAward ArtsAwardCulturalDiversityAward HeritageAwardUrbanDesignAward LocalBusinessAward EnvironmentAward EconomicDevelopmentAward AccessibilityAward NominationFormsareavailableinCityfacilitiesoronline atpickering.ca/civicawards Nominationformsmustbereceivedby Thursday,February11,2021at4:00pm. Formoreinformation,pleasecontactCustomerCareat: 905.683.7575customercare@pickering.ca Watchthe2019CivicAwardspresentation: Monday,December21 7:00pm Onlineatpickering.ca/civicawardsand Facebook@PickeringEvents pickering.ca/cityguide programsclassesworkshops RegisterNowfor winterprograms FamilyCalendareNews SubscribetotheFamilyeNewstoreceiveupdateson family-friendlyevents,programsandCityinitiatives,directly toyouremail!Signupnowatsubscribe.pickering.ca.WinterBreakCamp Friends&Fun 5–12yrs Startofftheseasonwithafew daysofwinterholidayfun! Monday,Dec21-Wednesday,Dec23 from8:30am-4:00pm atCHDRecreationComplexArena, O’BrienRink(floor) Cost: $180.00 Code: 25145 Registeronlineat pickering.ca/active 9 | Pi c k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 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 , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 10 Residents are afraid that the area of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway is going to get a lot busier if plans for a new develop- ment are approved. A builder is planning to create a high-density mixed-use development on the northeast corner. Information shared at a statutory public meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 revealed that First Simcha Shop- ping Centres Limited and Calloway REIT (Pickering) Inc. (SmartCentres) have submitted applications to the City of Pickering for Of- ficial Plan and zoning by- law amendments to rede- velop a portion of the land. The report was for infor- mation only and will be voted on when it comes back to the planning and development committee in the future. The company owns 19.5 hectares of land with front- ages along Brock Road and Pickering Parkway. This includes various restau- rant, retail and commer- cial buildings, including, Walmart, Lowe's, McDo- nald's, Toys R Us, PetSmart and LCBO. SmartCentres plans to develop Block 1, the north- east corner of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway, in phases. The westerly por- tion, fronting Brock Road, will be developed first, as Phase 1. Ward 3 City Councillor Shaheen Butt asked about the future of the long-term lease businesses such as Walmart and McDonald's, both of which are not in- cluded in Phase 1. "In the future we do envi- sion to accommodate a mix of uses to create a complete community for the balance of the lands," Matthew Kru- ger of SmartCentres said. "In the interim, we're work- ing with all of our tenants to ensure there's space for them and we can accommo- date them." The development will consist of four towers con- taining 1,678 dwelling units and 3,670 square metres of grade-related commercial uses. SmartCentres, asking that a variety of uses be permitted, including high- density residential, retail- ing of goods and services and offices and restau- rants, would like the maxi- mum permitted residential density to be increased from 180 units per net hect- are to a minimum of 500 units per gross hectare. The city has heard con- cerns from residents in- cluding: an increase in traffic congestion on both local roads and the Brock Road off-ramp from Hwy. 401; the loss of retail stores and other commercial ser- vices; building heights are too tall; and privacy and shadow impacts. Resident Alan Jeffs shared concerns which in- clude a lack of office space in the plans and parking is- sues. He noted the developer is planning for 0.8 parking spots per residential unit, and one space per 100 square metres of gross leaseable floor space, roughly the equivalent of a Subway restaurant. "The applicant's retail parking ratio is absolutely preposterous," he said at the meeting. Kruger said Smart- Centres will continue to evaluate office space as plans move forward and for parking, "We really feel our rates are appropriate and we're going to continue to work with the city." Ward 1 City Councillor Maurice Brenner noted a lack of public parks and pe- destrian connectivity in the plans. Ward 3 Regional Rouncillor David Pickles said since traffic is not as busy now as in the past due to COVID-19, he would like to see a history of traffic in the area included in the study. "I don't want us to rely on something that's artifi- cially low because of the changes in travel due to COVID-19," Pickles said. These examples are in- cluded in the many matters that the city wants to see addressed as plans move forward. DEVELOPER PLANS TOWERS FOR BUSY PICKERING PLAZA KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Smart Centre plaza developers plan to build a mixed-use high-density development, including residential and commercial space, at Brock and Kingston roads in Pickering. Susie Kockerscheidt/Torstar COUNCIL RESIDENTS CONCERNED WITH PARKING, TRAFFIC, LOSS OF RETAIL Stay Inside. Stay Informed. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, we will be making some changes to our website and newsletter. In regards to Canada’s federal government advising against all unnecessary travel, we will not be promoting any ﬂights, travel deals and travel packages until further notice. But, just because our travel deals have been put on hold, our team is dedicated to providing YOU, our amazing subscribers, with inspiring and informative blog content during this time! 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ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLD ANOThER SOLDANOThER SOLD SuPPORT LOCAL BuSINESS Shop Local Love &Peace This Holiday Season As this unprecedented year comes to a close, our hearts are filled with hope. Although we may not be able to enjoy in the same way, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season with those closest to you. May your home be filled with love and joy now and throughout 2021. dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 18 Affordable Bungalow – Cheaper Than Rent! 3+1 Bdrm/2 Bath – Large Lot – Great Location – Walk to Shops! $399,900 – $1,285/MTH** BUY BACK GUARANTEE! **Commuter Exclusive – Raised Brick Bungalow** Custom Brick Home - Large Lot - Quiet Area – Steps To Beach! $490,000 – $1,574/MTH** BUY BACK GUARANTEE! 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From your friends at A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family of Woodville's Jake Webster, who died on Dec. 7, is the top campaign in Canada. On Monday, the effort to raise funds for the Webster family was listed as the top Canadian fundraiser on the GoFundMe site. In just six days, $191,976 had been raised by more than 1,400 donors toward the $10,000 goal (as of 11 a.m. Dec. 14). The campaign was launched after the family's life was 'turned upside down' when Jake, a Picker- ing firefighter and Wood- ville native, passed away on Dec. 7 at the age of 27. Jake leaves behind his wife Maggie and two chil- dren young children, Wil- liam and Millie. MyKawartha.com pub- lished an article about the GoFundMe campaign on Dec. 9. Jake grew up on a farm near Woodville and attend- ed Fenelon Falls Second- ary School, where he met Maggie. In addition to farming and hunting, Jake was a talented athlete, excelling in rugby. He was a fierce competitor on the pitch and a loyal teammate and friend off of it while playing in the junior and men's leagues with the Lindsay Rugby Football Club. Jake also had the opportunity to travel the world as a carded athlete, representing Can- ada in Men's Sevens and the World Junior Un- der-15s, 17s and 19s. "He was such a funny kid. He was such a loving person. So full of life. Never had a mean bone in his body — well, maybe when he was playing rugby," said Jake's uncle, Charlie McDonald, in the Dec. 9 ar- ticle. "And he loved Maggie and the kids so much. He just lived for them. That's why he was so determined to better himself and get a good job." Up until his passing, Jake had been working in Pickering as a firefighter. McDonald said a combina- tion of Jake's commitment to his family, a desire to help others and encourage- ment from family mem- bers, who also served as firefighters, led him to ap- ply for training. He was hired by Scarborough after graduating. Always ready and will- ing to lend a helping hand to others, McDonald said Jake would be deeply touched by the outpouring of support that has come from the community through a GoFundMe cam- paign that has already raised more than $100,000 and continues to grow. Maggie was in the process of completing her bachelor of education degree, and not working, when Jake died. To help out, visit the Go- FundMe campaign page. GOFUNDME FOR FAMILY OF WOODVILLE'S JAKE WEBSTER IS TOP CAMPAIGN IN CANADA The GoFundMe campaign for the family of the late Jake Webster, seen here with his wife Maggie and two young children William and Millie, is the top campaign in Canada. GoFundMe photo LANCE ANDERSON landerson@mykawartha.com NEWS 21 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *In-stock items delivered by Dec. 24th within the GTA and surrounding area, when you order by December 20. 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A top lift asphalt will be installed between Poplar and Maple. • Other work includes twinning of the existing waterfront trails and trail realign- ment, grading and drainage improve- ments, installation of culverts, and ditch- ing and landscape features. • The town retained Blackstone Paving and Construction Limited to do the work. • The project carries a price tag of about $975,000. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? ROAD REALIGNMENT, RECONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH AJAX WHAT’SGOINGON WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM Lakeview Boulevard in southeast Ajax is being realigned and reconstructed. The work covers the entire length of the road, between Pickering Beach Road and Shoal Point Road. Keith Gilligan/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 24 ◊Showroom visits may require an appointment.Ask your dealer for details.Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc.(HFS),to qualified retail customers on approved credit.Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,670 to $1,840 depending on model),tire & environmental fee ($21) [This fee covers the cost to Honda Canada of collecting and recycling tires],A/C charge ($100),and OMVIC fee ($10).Taxes,licence,insurance and registration are extra.ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2020 Civic LX Sedan MT (Model FC2E5LEX) // 2020 Accord LX-AEB Sedan CVT (Model CV1F1LE) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 2.99% lease APR.Weekly payment is $60.21// $86.37 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $0 total lease incentive included. Civic LX Sedan MT lease offer includes the $1,000 Honda Bonus. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception.Total lease obligation is $15,654.71 // $22,456.78. 100,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $40.00 and lien registering agent’s fee of $6.50, due at time of delivery are not included. 2020 Civic LX Sedan MT // 2020 Accord LX all shown in Platinum White Pearl.Additional charge of $300.00 applies for premium paint colour. ‡Representative lease example: 2020 CR-V BLACK EDITION (Model RW2H9LKN1) on a 36-month term with 36-monthly payments at 0.99% lease APR. 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Forfar and a friend were walking on the Ajax waterfront at about 8 a.m., which they do almost daily. They see the dog's owners, a couple, all the time and greeted them just like they al- ways do, she said. The dog owners were walking on the grass and not on the trail. As they neared, she heard a commotion and people yelling. "I turned around and saw something big and white. At the beginning, I didn't know NEWS These are some of the injuries Sharon Forfar suffered when she was attacked by a dog recently while she was walking on the Ajax waterfront. Forfar is upset the only punishment for the dog and its owner is the animal must be muzzled when walking. Sharon Forfar photo AJAX WOMAN RECOUNTS HORRIFIC DOG ATTACK KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com See - page 25 25 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, O.A.C. 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The dog is a maremma sheepdog. Her friend called 911, with police and ambulance attending, along with Ajax bylaw officers. She was tak- en to the hospital for treat- ment. "It's extremely traumat- ic, but to be honest with you, what's happened since then has been even more traumatic," she said. "I truly, truly thought what was going to happen was, by the time the owner got home, the owner would have called the vet and have the dog put down. It was truly a horrific attack. But, he didn't," she said. No charges will be filed and the owner won't be fined. The only punish- ment is the dog has to be muzzled when off the own- er's property. "To me, again, I don't find that is acceptable. He brutally attacked me and during the time I was on the ground, the police asked the owner if the dog had ever done this before. She said 'no, nothing like this, but it had bit someone in our family.'" Forfar said her friend noted the dog almost at- tacked her in the summer. Derek Hannan, manag- er, bylaw services for the town, said, "The town con- cluded its investigation and as a result of that, the town ordered an issue to re- strain against the owners of the dog. It involves the dog having to be leashed and muzzled any time it's leaving its property. If it's in the yard that's not fenced, it has be tethered to the property and wear a muzzle the whole time. The muzzle can only come off the dog if it's in a secure yard that prevents the dog from escaping." Other orders include no one under 18 years can walk the dog and if the dog's own- ership is transferred at any time, the town must be noti- fied in writing, he added. Hannah said it was a standard order to restrain. The town investigates about 50 complaints a year and is- sues about 20 orders a year. "We've had conversa- tions with the owner of the dog to talk about liability, responsibility and we be- lieve they are sincerely up- set about the incident that happened," Hannan said. NEWS Continued from page 24 Above: Sharon Forfar lays on the ground after being attacked by a dog on the Ajax waterfront recently. The dog bit her left wrist and one of her legs. If it wasn't for her watch, Forfar thinks her wrist could have been severed. Sharon Forfar photo SAVING YOU MORE ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE SAVING YOU MORE SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{ } Car Place Price dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 26 Never forget your garbage day again! 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See these deals and more at SAVE.CA featuring Two years after the sale of cannabis became legal in Canada, the City of Picker- ing is one step closer to al- lowing it to be sold in the city. Pickering's executive committee voted on Mon- day, Dec. 7 to allow the sale of cannabis in Pickering, and it will go before council on Monday, Dec. 14. In December 2018, coun- cil chose to opt out of per- mitting cannabis sales in Pickering for several rea- sons, including uncertain- ty about how the retail sale of a newly legalized sub- stance would impact the community. By opting out in 2018, the city reserved the ability to opt in at a lat- er date. Staff consulted the pub- lic and stakeholders before making the new recom- mendation to council. Pickering's survey of 1,380 respondents revealed 63 per cent support private retail cannabis stores in Pickering. It also found 39 per cent of respondents confirmed that they use cannabis. "What we've also learned is none of our neighbours that did opt in originally have encoun- tered any enforcement is- sues whatsoever," said city solicitor Paul Bigioni. Ward 1 city councillor Maurice Brenner asked when people can expect to see cannabis sales in Pick- ering. Bigioni said if ap- proved on Dec. 14, the mat- ter will go through a pro- vincial process. He said he will bring more informa- tion regarding the timeline to the council meeting. If council approves the sale of cannabis, informa- tion will be posted to the city's website regarding where cannabis can and cannot be sold, and how to report illegal sales. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OKS SALE OF CANNABIS IN PICKERING KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS The City of Pickering executive committee has agreed to allow the sale of cannabis in the city. Lauren Scott photo dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 | 28 Are You Looking for Energy Savings? 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The food was hot and de- licious. "We have a great system for takeout containers and just the way that we package our items, so things don't get soggy and it's always fresh when you get it home," said Vanderwerff. Customers keep coming back for the bang bang shrimp, which is tempura battered with sriracha aioli and unagi sauce. "It is definitely the most popular," she said. Vanderwerff said the pis- tachio crusted salmon, "which is so good" is another top seller. A favourite dessert item is the dirt pie, chocolate and mocha ice cream separated by a layer of fudge brownie chunks and a crumbled cookie crust. State and Main also of- fers meal kits to cook at home. A steak dinner for two is $40 and comes with everything you need, in- cluding marinade and sides, as well as instructions. In- structional videos can be found on Instagram. A bun- dle that includes four cours- es for two is $65. Due to current provin- cial restrictions sending Durham Region into the red "control" zone, only 10 peo- ple can dine inside at once as of Monday, Nov. 23. State and Main is located in the Pickering Town Cen- tre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pick- ering, next to Cineplex Cine- mas Pickering and VIP. Call 289-624-1931 or visit sta- teandmain.ca/home/pick- ering to order online or check out the menu. Deliv- ery can also be ordered through SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash. Janene Vanderwerff, Marc McMulkin and Blain Anthony-Archer are thrilled about the opening of State and Main Kitchen and Bar, which opened its Pickering location in August after the opening was pushed back several times due to COVID-19. Jason Liebregts/Metroland STATE AND MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR HAS DIFFERENT DINING OPTIONS KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS One of its favourite dishes is dirt pie, a cappuccino and chocolate ice cream aero crumb dessert. Janene Vanderwerff, Marc McMulkin and Blain Anthony-Archer are thrilled to be open for business. Jason Liebregts/Torstar 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m GRAY, Kenneth W. February 17, 1938 - December 17, 2019 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. One year has passed and it feels like yesterday. Forever missed Ken, but in our hearts forever, Loving you always, forgetting you never. Lovingly remembered by his wife Elizabeth "Betty", children, Jim (Rolande), John (Shelley), Lianne (John), Robert (Janice), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Doug (Pam) Life is not forever, Love is. ROSA, Winfred Bernhard (Fred) ___________ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred on December 8, 2020 in Remus, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Helene Bambra, and his cousin, Josef (Joe) Kraschinski. He leaves a son, Douglas Rosa (Lisa), a daughter, Wendy Chan (Perry), and four grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Rosa and Jalen and Jordyn Chan. He also leaves his wife, Gayle, and his step-children, Cameron Aspenwall, Tenille Noya (Manuel), and two step- granddaughters, Lani and Skye Noya. In addition, he leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. Fred was born on March 31, 1939 to Margareta and Bernhard Rosa in Landsberg, Germany. In 1955, his family immigrated to Canada, where he lived, worked, was married to Carol White in 1960 and raised his family in Ajax, Ontario. He was an active community member, as a league convenor and coach for many hockey and baseball teams. Fred worked for Via Rail, as a train conductor, from 1965 until his retirement in 1995. In 1994, he married Gayle Halliday Aspenwall and in 1995, moved to Michigan. Fred had a strong faith in God, loved his family, and his friends. He had a kind and gentle heart, a good sense of humour, and always wanted to help people. Fred attended St. Bernadette's Church in Ajax, Ontario for many years, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda, Florida, and most recently, First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids, Michigan and Friendship United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. His passion was power boating. Fred loved to tell how he and his dad built his first boat. He loved spending days on the water in Lake Ontario and Ontario's waterways and later, in and around Charlotte Harbor, Florida. He had two dreams on his bucket list, to travel to Florida by boat via the Intracoastal Waterway and to spend his winters in Florida. These both came true in the late 1990's, when he completed the boat trip and purchased a condo in Punta Gorda, Florida. May Fred rest in eternal peace. A virtual service was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.janowicz familyfuneralhome.com. DALTON, Stanley J. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away at Ajax Pickering Hospital from Parkinson's dementia, on Monday, Decem- ber 7, 2020 at the age of 77. Kind and loving husband of Donna and wonderful father to Mark. Brother of Lorne Dalton and his wife Linda. Loving brother-in-law of Lorna and Bob Chega, and Trish and Wayne Coll. Cremation will take place with no service. Donations to Ajax Pickering Hospital, 580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, L1S 4S4, or Community Living (Dowty Road location), 36 Emperor Street, Ajax, L1S 1M7 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. LUSK, Jessie Margaret Marg Lusk passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 90. Marg will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend of 67 years, Ron Lusk. Cherished and loving mother of Warren (Susan), Laurie Sellars (Doug), and Dale Volpe. A proud "Nana", "GG" and "Ganny to her seven grandchildren, Luke Sellars (Lauren), Matthew Lusk (Jessica), Shannon Sellars, Angela Kordyback (Brad), Sarah Volpe, Brendan Lusk, Jessica Volpe (Jacob) and to her ten great-grandchildren, Riley, Jack, Dakota, Breanna, Ryan, Ava, Austin, Wesley, Brooke and Bryce. Beloved sister to Peter Patry (Bonnie) and Patsy. She will be fondly remembered by her many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Oscar and Jessie (Buchan), brothers Johnny (Muriel) and Sonny, sister Jean Garlin (Fred), sister-in-law Shirley Patry, brothers-in-law Jack, Don and Ken Lusk. Marg was a devoted mother and wife. Known as "Bubsy" to her dearest school friends, she enjoyed playing Bridge, entertaining and casino trips in her retirement with her many friends at the condominium in Pickering where both she and Ron lived for many years. 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