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SHE’S ALL ALONE AT THE PLATE Seaton land exchange complete Four major developers acquire more than 1,500 acres of land
By Kristen Calis [email protected]
PICKERING — A chunk of Seaton land in Pickering is now out of the Province’s hands and in those of four major developers. The provincial government intro- duced the Oak Ridges Moraine Con- servation Act in 2001, an agreement between landowners and the Province to exchange sensitive moraine lands in Richmond Hill for publicly owned lands in Seaton. Now, that land has been exchanged between the Province and four developers, who have ac- quired a total of 1,525 acres of Seaton land in Pickering. The director of the central regional office of municipal af- fairs and housing explained the Prov- ince received just more than 1,000 acres of land in Richmond Hill and just more than 1,300 acres in Uxbridge. “Both those lands are environmen- tally sensitive lands - they’re on the Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Moraine - and they will be held in PICKERING — Lindsay McCumber from the Lone Star restaurant in Pickering swings and misses during a softball game against its Richmond Hill counterparts. The public ownership from now on and restaurant chain has its own internal league. They were playing at Dunmoore Park. not developed,” Larry Clay said. Pickering Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell worries the Seaton lands are not as protected as those in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and believes they’re just as environmentally sen- sitive. She said Seaton contains the Impaired last cold water streams in the Greater Toronto Area, which play an integral Public board agrees part of the system of streams and aqui- fers that end up in Lake Ontario and charges in Frenchman’s Bay. “We have this sensitive land and it’s just been swapped by the Province,” she said. crash that to pay byelection bill Mr. Clay said Seaton’s environmen- tal aspects are taken into account, and it is protected by the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP). He said sent three Ajax and Pickering during an election. lection, but doesn’t think not paying more than 50 per cent of it is protected “We had no choice but to hold the bill is the right thing either. Ux- from development, typically around trustees vote against a byelection,” said Trustee Dolstra, bridge Trustee Joe Allin was opposed “natural water courses, streams and $138,172 bill and added, in the end, it was not the as well. other natural features.” to hospital election’s runner-up who won. “The board was aware of the cost Coun. O’Connell believes the devel- “I don’t believe it should be the this was likely to have when we made opment of Seaton, especially adding By Crystal Crimi rest of us paying,” he said, citing the the decision to go ahead with a bye- 70,000 new people, will hurt existing PICKERING — Alcohol and exces- [email protected] other municipalities included in the lection,” said Trustee Allin. taxpayers in Pickering since everything sive speed are suspected factors in a Durham District School Board - Ajax, He also responded to Trustee Dol- single-car crash in Pickering Monday DURHAM — The bill is due for an Pickering, Whitby, Scugog, Uxbridge, stra’s questioning of expenses asso- ✦ See Pickering, Page A2 night that sent several people to hos- Oshawa byelection that replaced an and Brock. ciated with the byelection, pital, one of them with life-threatening ineligible trustee candidate, but not “I think it should be such as $6,600 for over- injuries, police said. everyone at the public school board checked out by the minis- time. Trustee Allin said A Pickering woman faces several wants to pay. try... before this board puts it’s no wonder the public charges, including impaired driving Although a motion to pay the out a penny.” is suspicious of elected of- causing bodily harm, in connection $138,172 bill passed, four of 11 trust- Ajax Trustee Lisa Hill ficials “when we engage in with the crash on Altona Road south of ees voted against it during the Dur- agreed and said other mu- this kind of questioning of Whitevale Road around 10 p.m. Mon- ham District School Board’s Aug. 27 nicipalities use the same each other.” day, Durham police said. meeting, claiming they were forced to election documentation as Trustee Barrett said the Witnesses told investigating officers hold a byelection. Oshawa, but were able to board entered into a con- they saw a southbound 1993 Toyota “I have a real problem with what catch ineligible candidates. tract with the City and any Corolla lose control and leave Altona, happened in Oshawa,” said Whitby Along with not paying the attempt to not pay it could rolling before coming to a rest. A 22- Trustee John Dolstra. bill, Trustee Dolstra mo- Lisa Hill result in it being sued, year-old male passenger was ejected Whether it was an error by the tioned to request a full inves- instead of the other way from the vehicle and sustained life- City clerk’s department or through tigation by the Office of the Attorney around. “I do agree with everyone threatening injuries, police said. He documentation provided by the Prov- General into the City of Oshawa’s ac- here tonight,” said Whitby Trustee remains in serious but stable condi- ince, allowing an ineligible trustee tions resulting in the 2007 byelection, Christine Winters, and added she re- SUMMER tion in a Toronto hospital. candidate to run in last November’s and to notify various ministries of its alizes the need to pay the bill, pend- MAINTENANCE PACKAGE Two other people, a 20-year-old election was not the board’s fault, he position. ing an investigation. • Oil & filter change • Tire rotation Ajax man and the driver, a 22-year-old said. Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula sup- Voting against paying the bill were • Coolant check • Brake Inspection Pickering woman, were helped out of Julia McCrea, a York Region District ported the motion, but his fellow Pickering Trustee Chris Braney, and the vehicle by witnesses. They were School Board teacher, won a trustee trustees Kathleen Hopper and Mi- trustees Dolstra, Hill and Jacula. $150 Value For Only $$5599..9955 transported to hospital for treatment spot in the election, but under the chael Barrett didn’t. Trustee Dolstra deferred the in- of minor injuries, police said. Education Act a trustee cannot be Trustee Hopper said she wasn’t vestigation portion of his motion to 905-831-5400 employed by any school board; they pleased the City of Oshawa didn’t staff for a legal opinion and preferred 575 KINGSTON RD www.pickeringhonda.com ✦ See Alcohol, Page A2 also have to take a leave of absence take any responsibility for the bye- course of action.
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has to be in place before they move in. She believes they will have to cover the costs. Mayor Dave Ryan, however, is ex- cited about the land exchange since the development of Seaton has been on the City’s agenda for many years. “This is a very exciting challenge that is before us and we are looking forward to the opportunity to show how the City of Pickering is able to develop a sustainable community,” he said. He added the Province will have to ensure the services are in place ahead of time, employment lands along Hwy. 407 are serviced, and commit to “prestige” employment, so people won’t have to resort to other areas, such as York Re- gion and Toronto, for employment. Mayor Ryan said the environmental aspects have been well documented, and remain in the forefront of future plans. And although the CPDP is a pro- vincial plan, private interests will now have to work with City staff to ensure the plans are the best possible in terms Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo of the environment, the economy and social impacts on the municipality. “Our job now is to take the plan to In the zone the next level with the developers and build the best possible product,” he DURHAM — Matt Manville is in the zone as he plays in the XBox tournament for students at the Ajax library recently. The tournament was for students aged 13 to 18. said. He said there will most likely be a full range of housing options from rental to affordable housing to single- family units.
Get connected with teachers at new school Fast facts The big four landowners are: Metrus Suggestions for helping comfortable with the teacher and the nections can help kids figure out where special in their lunch or a note, and re- Development Inc., Lebovic Enterprises, school, it helps relax the children. they belong and fit in, said Mr. Joel. assure them at the beginning and end Mattamy Homes Limited and Joey Tanen- youngsters settle in their “The anxieties of the parent are worn Parents can also walk to school with of each day. Mr. Joel suggests problem baum. new environment by the student,” said Mr. Joel. “If mom kids ahead of time, or to the bus stop solving with them if things aren’t going and dad are comfortable, chances are and ensure they have their route num- well. Figuring out where they fit in is In 2002, David Crombie chaired the the kids are going to be comfortable.” ber to help comfort them; he recom- important to kids, he said. North Pickering Land Exchange Review By Crystal Crimi The teacher can also help pair them mends being at the stop five minutes “What you want to see is that look in Panel to recommend a set of principles [email protected] with bus buddies or people to walk early. Going over the school routine a their eye that says I’ve had a great day,” to guide the exchange, valuation and fu- home with, as well as class partners few days before starting can be ben- said Mr. Joel, and that’s when they’ll ture development of the North Pickering DURHAM — Who’s the teacher? Will who share common interests and can eficial as well. For the first couple of be comfortable doing school work and lands. they be nice? And where is the bath- become friends. Building those con- days, parents can also pack something excel. The Moraine is the source of drinking room? water for approximately 250,000 people For little kids, these are some of the and the starting point of 65 streams in biggest worries when attending a new Southern Ontario. school, said Mark Joel, superintendent of operations and transportation at the What’s new in student transportation Durham District School Board. With school just days away, he offered some DURHAM — When high school stu- dent,” said Ms. Smith of the current Safety tips tips on how students can be made dents board public transit buses this price. ‘Alcohol’ a more comfortable. school year, they can do so temporarily The Durham Catholic District One of the biggest things to make at a discounted rate. School Board provides a free pass for kids feel more comfortable can be Through a partnership between the its students if they live 3.2 km or more • Remember to take big steps away meeting their teacher. Durham District School Board and the from school. from the bus factor: police “Particularly for younger students, Region of Durham, public secondary “It is a pilot project, so we really • If you have to cross the street, the the teacher takes on the role of a sur- school students can take the bus to want students and parents to take ad- driver will say when it’s safe rogate parent,” said Mr. Joel. school for less during a three-month vantage of it,” said Ms. Smith. It will be • If you drop anything near the bus, ✦ Alcohol from page A1 Before school starts, parents can call trial period. reviewed after the three months. don’t pick it up – tell the driver and the school or stop by with their child to Restricted monthly passes will be This school year also brings lots of they will The road was closed for several register, get student handbooks, take a available for three months starting in time changes for Durham Region bus • Be on time - try not to be late and hours as the collision investigation tour of the building, and possibly meet October for $43, compared to the cur- routes, especially for schools with bell running for the bus, increasing the unit examined the site. They conclud- the teacher. He also advised parents rent $65 rate. time changes. likelihood of tripping ed speed and alcohol were likely fac- to become involved with the teacher “So it’s a significant decrease,” said “Some parents will be seeing some • A student is too close to the bus if tors in the crash. right away. “(Teachers) have that deep Lynda Smith, chief administration of- changes on bus pickup and drop-offs,” they can touch its side Tara Elizabeth Columbus, 22, of connection,” said Mr. Joel. ficer for Durham Student Transporta- said Ms. Smith. Some stops will also be • Sit on the bus looking forward and Moorelands Crescent in Pickering is By communicating with them, par- tion Services (DSTS), responsible for amalgamated. put school bags under the seat charged with two counts of impaired ents can find out how their child is managing transportation for Durham’s During the first few days back, buses driving causing bodily harm, two doing and how they can get involved public and Catholic school boards. could run a little late, said Ms. Smith, counts of dangerous driving causing with school activities, clubs, and other “For some parents, it is a hardship who asked parents to be patient. out where their bus stops are, 24 hours bodily harm and driving while exceed- kids. He added when parents are when they have more than one stu- Parents can call 905-666-6979 to find a day, seven days a week. ing the legal blood-alcohol limit. She was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.
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Consultants claim Region General Purpose and Administration ments, in particular the significant area use, infrastructure and servicing assess- Committee during the Sept. 4, 7 p.m., of land owned by the Region of Durham ments, were not released to Clarington So what now? hasn’t released reports meeting. near the Courtice waterfront,” says the by the regions, says the report. on traffic, air and The peer review was ordered by Clar- staff report. The staff report says the reports not September 2007, consultant rec- ington council to independently evalu- There are also concerns raised about released by the Region must be given out ommendation on preferred site groundwater impact ate work done so far by the regions of how certain lands were either left out or with sufficient time for comment from December 2007, Durham and York Durham and York on the proposed en- brought in to consideration, notes the the Municipality and other interested Regional Council approval of pre- By Jennifer Stone ergy from waste, or incinerator, project. report. parties, said the report. As well, Claring- ferred site [email protected] “I’m concerned that they’re considering Eventual size of the potential facility, ton must know how making a declara- Early 2008, Release of Requests submitting the EA ...prior to the informa- as well as concerns about how such a tion on whether it is a willing host to for Proposals DURHAM — Submitting the envi- tion about vendor or technology being facility could impact development of a such a facility will be weighted in site Mid 2008, Selection of the pre- ronmental assessment without having available,” said Ms. Gasser, a long-time planned science park in Courtice, near selection before making such comment. ferred technology vendor determined either technology or site vocal opponent to the incinerator. one of the short-listed sites, are also East Gwillimbury, where the only short- 2008, Completion of site-specific makes no sense, says an opponent to the “The specific emissions and impacts raised as problematic in the report. As listed site outside Clarington is located, studies Late 2008, Submission of final EA proposal to build an energy from waste cannot really be known without know- well, a number of studies, including traf- has stated it will not be a willing host. to Ministry of Environment (MOE) incinerator in Durham. ing the site or technology,” she said. fic impact analysis, archeological assess- That will, to some extent, be determined for approval Clarington’s peer review of work done The peer review points out a number ment, air and groundwater monitoring, by site and technology selection, said the 2009, EA review and approval by to date on the environmental assess- of concerns, including some about how the environmental impact study, land report. MOE ment (EA) aimed at potentially siting an short-listed sites -- all but one of which incinerator in the municipality points were located in Clarington -- were deter- out not only that, but a number of other mined. concerns, said Linda Gasser. One consultant’s report “noted that Clarington staff will present the find- the then draft terms of reference unfairly ings of the peer review, which was avail- prejudiced the site search in favour of able to the public late last week, to the lands owned by the two regional govern- FIND YOUR HIDDEN TREASURE ,
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By Crystal Crimi Students should also set a budget live in residence. she’d be making to the school as well. school. [email protected] for themselves that includes living ex- For Ms. Harish, not buying a park- Ms. Dyal also raised a red flag re- To save money on books, Ms. Per- penses, travel costs, weekly entertain- ing pass turned out to be a mistake. garding transportation. saud borrowed text books from York DURHAM — As post-second- ment, food and transportation, said Since she only had classes three days “Don’t take a taxi, use the bus be- Region’s public library. ary newcomers prepare to shell out Ms. Dyal and Ms. Harish. a week, she opted to buy visitor passes cause it’s free if you have a U-pass (au- And Ms. Dyal’s last tip - take care money for tuition, books, and laptops, Ms. Dyal lived off campus and got and ended up spending a lot more. tomatically added to fees at Durham of your laptop and return it on time current students have some tips to bored really quickly, so Ms. Harish said she hadn’t account- College and UOIT), said Ms. Dyal. if you go to UOIT to avoid getting hit help them stretch their summer she made ran- ed for the study and homework trips Ms. Persaud suggested carpooling to with fees and repair costs. savings. dom shopping Tip one, don’t rely fully trips to stay on your loans, said Shelly entertained - with- Harish, a fourth-year out a budget. She Clubs can help ease transition to college criminology student at quickly ended up the University of Ontar- in debt. Oct. 15 is the deadline ing to get started. bers for ratification. io Institute of Technol- She also ran into “Last year we had about 65 clubs “Generally, the main mandate is ogy (UOIT). food challenges, al- for first semester clubs – that’s up from about five clubs four we want to say yes to all students that “A part-time job would be though initially she years ago,” said Fraser McArthur, apply,” said Mr. McArthur. good,” said Nimrit Dyal, Shelly’s thought she’d save money president of the Student Association. The Student Association checks classmate. Ms. Harish also warned by living out of residence and with- DURHAM — Be it cheer-leading or Club registration forms and infor- to ensure there is no overlapping in students not to rely just on having a out a meal plan. Ms. Dyal spent more campus church, the Student Associa- mation about them are available by clubs and, if there is, it tries to get the summer job either. on groceries. tion for Durham College, Trent Uni- visiting the Student Association on students to work together. University student Samara Persaud “You really need to have a set bud- versity, and the University of Ontario campus or its website. “Clubs are great here for the stu- works three part-time jobs and goes to get and (grocery) schedule,” she said. Institute of Technology (UOIT) has All clubs have to be inclusive and dent life,” said Mr. McArthur. school. Ms. Persaud suggested students clubs for a variety of interests. open to Trent, Durham College, and A list of clubs is available at your- “I think working part-time is pos- don’t purchase campus food and in- And, if something students would UOIT students, even if the school’s sa.ca. sible,” said Ms. Persaud. “Plus, I think stead bring their own meals to school like to see is missing, they can add it name is in the title. Mr. Fraser said new ones may be it helps you to organize.” or have pot lucks with friends if they themselves and receive $500 in fund- They also need at least five mem- introduced on a weekly basis.
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