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June 11th, 2020 Vol. 16 No. 24 THURSDAY, June 11, 2020
YOUR GOOD NEWS NEWSPAPER
Scugog and Uxbridge reghters, along with
Durham Regional Police and Durham paramedics responded
to the scene of a massive re and
explosion at a residence on Fralick's Beach Rd., near Hood
Dr. on Scugog Island on Tuesday, June 9th.
The Township of Scugog has stated, on
Twitter, 3 reghters are being checked for
what the re service believes are minor injuries. DAN CEARNS The Standard
See pages 8-9
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Something From Nothing Summer 2020
DURHAM: Theatre on the Ridge has been adjusting to the new realities of social distancing and necessary restrictions on public spaces and gatherings, and are excited to let our patrons and supporters know that, although we won't be live onstage this summer, we are still committed to bringing captivating theatre experiences to our audiences and communities.
Here are just a few programs we're rolling out in June. Watch for more to come, and stay with us as we keep working to bring more performance based events to you as well!
We launch our very own podcast series with Big Theatre/Small Towns and explore the connection of big theatre ideas growing in small towns and vice versa with hosts Graeme Powell and Amanda Jane Smith. They'll be chatting with guests from all walks of the theatre community, from near and far, about
topics such as: the resilience and magic of live theatre, playwriting for and in rural communities, the attraction and potential of regional theatre making, making the transition from local theatre to professional theatre training and career, and more.
This summer, in lieu of bringing people to the theatre, Theatre on the Ridge is bringing the theatre to people's homes, and we have several exciting online and video outreach opportunities that offer great learning experiences for theatre lovers of all ages and interests. There's something for everyone: from one on one guidance for both aspiring professionals and rookies, with Follow Spot & Single Spot coaching; to hands on production skills workshops in props, sets, lighting and sound, with DIY Theatre video workshops; and even a unique online creative creation activity, assembling an original piece of
theatre, with Cut & Paste Theatre Creation and Scrapbook Stories.
In addition to the programs above, watch for online playwriting workshops soon, and by the end of the summer, we hope to present unique performance programming to the community as well.
All Theatre on the Ridge outreach learning programs are available free of charge this summer, but we're encouraging participants to consider a donation to support keeping the doors open and the programs coming. Theatre on the Ridge will be participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, and donations of any amount in June could help us win a $20,000 donation from CanadaHelps!
Details on all of our programming and summer activities can be found at www.theatreontheridge.ca.
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Scugog launches online community engagement site
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard
SCUGOG: While COVID-19 has forced municipalities to rethink how they operate, the Township of Scugog has launched a new online engagement platform to make it easier for residents to provide their input.
On Tuesday, June 2nd, the Township announced the launch of "My Scugog, Our Community, a service which gives residents the opportunity to provide their ideas and opinions on local municipal projects." A press release explains the site "offers interactive options to connect with Scugog staff and community members through discussion forums, spaces to post comments and ideas, surveys and interactive maps." To w n s h i p c o m m u n i c a t i o n s s t a f f explained this site is a way to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 on regular township business. "With in-person engagement
tactics suspended at the moment due to Covid-19, this platform will ensure we continue to provide a space for meaningful communications to occur between residents, community partners and our project managers," Lori Bowers, Scugog's manager of communications said, in a press release.
Mayor Bobbie Drew is also pleased with this site ofcially launching. "I am very happy that we can bring this new format to our Scugog residents," she said, in a press release. "Even before COVID-19, it was not always convenient for our residents to attend a public meeting in person. We have always [striven] for opportunities to improve our connection with our residents and this site is an easy and accessible way to do just that." Residents, who wish to use this, can access this communication portal by going to my.scugog.ca.
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Brock Council hears dredging project update
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Iniatiative Reporter, for The Standard
BROCK: Brock Councillors got an update on a dredging project at the Beaverton Harbour, during a meeting on Monday, June 8th.
Brock's Facilities Coordinator Craig Belfry explained the Township has been working with the federal government to get this project moving forward.
"We're looking at getting the sounding done either this week or next week. Once we get the information about how much material we have to take out, we'll be developing a tender, which will go out for bidding. Nothing can happen until
after July 15th, due to the Fisheries Act. We've already put in process all our permits with Lake Simcoe Conservation [Authority] and the federal government. They require three quotes to come back from the tender process so they can evaluate it, and determine how much funding we're going to get. Hopefully a 50-50 match," Mr. Belfry said.
Mr. Belfry added he is hopeful the project can get underway this summer, possibly in early August.
"We'll keep our ngers crossed that come July 15th, we'll be pulling muck out of the area," Mayor Debbie BathHadden said.
Provinces commits $150 million to improve broadband
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Iniatiative Reporter, for The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government has announced they are making an investment to improve broadband and cellular service in rural and underserved areas.
On Wednesday, June 3rd, provincial ofcials announced a $150 million investment towards internet and cellphone service improvements. "Reliable high speed internet is no longer a luxury. It's an absolutely essential part of our life. Internet connection is something that too many of us take for granted. But there's still hundreds of thousands of people in Ontario who lack this critical infrastructure," Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated, at a recent press conference.
The funds will be distributed through the province's new Improving Connectivity in Ontario (ICON) program, and eligible applicants can include telecom companies, municipal governments, First Nation communities, and non-prot organizations. According to a press release, this program "when leveraged, has the potential to result in an investment of up to $500 million in total partner funding, to improve connectivity in underserved and unserved areas." This investment is part of the province's $315 million commitment, announced
last year, to tackle broadband and cellular service access.
"As someone from rural Ontario, who lives this experience rst-hand, I know the digital divide is real," Minister of Infrastructure, and HaliburtonKawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott shared. MPP Scott told The Standard what the intake period, to apply to this program, will be like, "There will be an adequate intake period. More details are going to come in a couple of weeks, but we work with municipalities and in our region EORN (the Eastern Ontario Regional Network) and talked around about the best way to do this."
What the provincial government heard, was to rollout the program in two intakes. One for projects that could be done right away, and then a second intake for long term, bigger projects. The rst intake is expected to launch this summer. The province will fund a portion of each funding-approved project.
MPP Scott stressed the importance of the federal government stepping up to the plate. "There is never a greater need than now, when we need to work and learn from home," Ms. Scott explained. "It's time for all of us to be in the 21st century. We're doing what we can, and what we need to do, but the federal government needs to come and help us to do that last mile."
McClure Musings
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard
Colleges and universities classes should remain online for the rest of 2020
Many colleges and universities across Ontario and Canada have yet to announce when or if they will be opening in September for in-class programs, or if all programs will be run online.
In my opinion, colleges and universities should not be allowing students physically through their doors, even if the pandemic is lifted in fall 2020. There are pros and cons to this statement. It will be a lot harder to maintain the Corona Virus if someone in a university or college contracts the disease, because there are a higher number of students and staff members within most post-secondary schools on a daily basis. Although I would like to say otherwise, it is reality that not everyone will wear a mask, and it is nearly impossible to force someone to do so.
The nal con I am going to address regarding this topic is that not everyone has access to internet, so they can't complete assignments. Similarly, some people still live at home with their parents and siblings and may have to share a computer with said siblings or other family members. So, not every student has access to a computer at home or may not have access to more than one computer. Likewise, I have seen multiple professors expressing the difculty with delivering lectures to their students through online platforms like Zoom and Google Classroom.
Many of these issues, which can also extend to students, have to do with connectivity issues, like having low or minimal signal when it comes to Wi-Fi.
As someone who lives out in the country, Wi-Fi can be fairly spotty here. As for pros for this topic, there are quite a number of them. Working online and from home may not be ideal for most people, but it may be the safest way for colleges and universities to function.
I believe colleges and universities should function on an online basis for the remainder of 2020 just to play it safe. This way universities and colleges may be able to cut down the contraction of Covid-19 cases in post-secondary students and staff. I also think it would be a good idea to continue running post-secondary programs online, because many students have low or no income while they are in school, so not having to catch a bus or drive to school everyday would be a pro. Although there are a large number of students who do not have classes every day, it will still save them money not having to commute.
Students would not have to move away from home, again, to attend school or live in residence. Personally, I have not lived in residents myself, while attending college, but I have heard quite a few horror stories about some residence buildings. Not having to physically attend school, students can complete their courses from the comfort of their own homes.
Many colleges and universities also have a variety of programs, only available in the form of online learning. If post-secondary schools adhere to online learning for a little while, I think it will be a good contribution to attening the Covid curve.
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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
The annual declaration service for the Kendall and Hillman Cemeteries at Utica that would have taken place on June 14th has been cancelled due to COVID19. People are still permitted to decorate the cemeteries especially for that day while practicing Province of Ontario guidelines on physical distancing and public gatherings. Donations would be greatly appreciated in order to help fund the regular maintenance of the cemeteries. Donations may be made by mail, electronically through CanadaHelps.org or dropped off at Green Tractors, attention Pat Kerry. People can contact Pat by phone at 905-985-3661 or by email at uticacemeteryboard@gmail.com, if additional info is needed.
If there are any graduates in your home, please share with me so the community can send congratulations. Send news items to me by email at faye.eaglesnest@gmail.com or call me at 905-8525389.
PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
With kids not in school, we need to remember to drive slowly and be aware of the kids out riding bikes and playing.
I hope you all helped the girl guides of Canada by buying some cookies. If you haven't, it's not too late. Some stores still have them, so keep an eye out for them and buy your cookies.
I want to wish all that are graduating Congratulations. It's sad that you won't have the end of the year you should have but try to nd ways to celebrate. You did it and way to go to all the classes of 2020.
Stay safe and healthy.
SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
We have a maternity turtle ward across from the former Seagrave Store. A very large turtle was spotted laying her eggs on Saturday, June 6th, and the area has been taped off in hopes to protect the eggs. It takes 60 to 90 days for the eggs to hatch, depending on the weather. There are also baby robins, nestled in various hanging planters in the area. The rebirth of nature continues.
Belated Happy Birthday wishes to: Cathy Nix, June 2nd, John Kent, June 7th, Ken Nix, June 8th and Brad Goris, June 10th. On June 4th, Ena Wassenaar celebrated her 84th birthday, but there were no celebrations due to COVID19. Happy Birthday to Howard Payne, June 15th.
Sympathy is extended from the community to the family and friends of the following Greenbank people: Kathryn Bealmer who passed away on May 29th at Ann and John Peters home, Marolyn Rushford who passed away at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, on June 1st, at the age of 90. Condolences to her son Hugh and brother Lyle and his wife Irene Michener of Peterborough. Mary (Till) Real, wife of Ross Real, passed away June 4th, at Caressant Care in Lindsay. Condolences to their children, Don and partner Dave Chambers, Kim and Rod and sister's-in-law, Betty Stone and Mary Jean Till.
Sunday, June 7th was Trinity Sunday, which was the rst Sunday after Pentecost, celebrating the Christian doctrine of the Trinity - the three persons of God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. One God in three Divine persons. I encourage you to think about what you can plant and grow, both literally and spiritually.
Call a friend, contribute to the food bank, plant seeds, protect nature's rebirth. God wanted us to look after creation and care for it.
Minister Stephanie's virtual Sunday services can be viewed on our website Seagrave-church.com. If you wish personal prayers, grocery or medication pickup, or to submit a photo of how you are keeping active for Coffee Hour, contact, Minister Stephanie by e-mail gspastoralcharge@gmail.com or ssutchrichmond@gmail.com or phone 905-718-8086.
The Seagrave and Greenbank Churches outdoor food banks are open daily. Take what you need, give what you can. Our doors are currently shuttered, but the Church is the people, and the people are continually reaching out and providing services to the community.
The Seagrave Park Board scheduled Art In the Park, on July 11th has been CANCELLED.
If you have news for this column, contact Jean at grammiejean2010@hotmail.com or 905-985-9921.
Do not tolerate disrespect, not even from yourself. All lives matter.
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Larger business patios possible in Kawartha Lakes
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Just like Bogey & Bacall
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is looking to help businesses, like restaurants and stores, struggling due to COVID-19, by allowing an increased footprint to establish patios.
The decision was a recommendation made by the city's economic recovery task force.
"The group reached a consensus on allowing stores and restaurants to extend their footprint and patios onto municipal property, such as sidewalks and parking spaces, to offset the need for physical distancing," read a Kawartha Lakes press release.
Mayor Andy Letham explained what
this will look like, during a telephone press conference, on Wednesday, June 3rd. "We'll let them use as much sidewalk as they need, or part of a parking lot, or whatever's needed. We're going to try to be as exible as we can as a municipality, to allow them to spread out a little bit. We might lose a few parking spaces on some of the roadways, to allow access for pedestrians. I know people are very excited about their parking spaces in this city, but we're going to lose a few, and if that means we can help some of our local businesses, then that is what we are going to do," the Mayor stated.
At the City's June 23rd council meeting, members of council are expected to discuss whether to waive all patio inspection and license fees.
Kawartha Lakes keeping emergency declaration in place
Through the years I have been privi- she would do
leged to meet people who have accom- the same and
plished greatness in life. I am always in s o l v e m y
awe of them.
curiosity.
I remember a time I met a woman, " N i c e t o
who had a history greater than life.
meet you,"
I was on a ight to Atlanta and was she said. "I'm Lauren Bacall." I was in
upgraded to business class by the shock. Here, sitting next to me, was one
airline. We were about half an hour of the greatest movie stars Hollywood
from take-off when a ight attendant had ever produced, and I was holding
came up to me and asked if I was a her dog. I turned to take a close look,
movie star. I looked puzzled and simply and it certainly was her. All I could do
said, "I wish."
was ask what it was like to have been
She replied, she must have the wrong married to Humphrey Bogart? She said
seat, and I continued reading the he was great, until he hooked up with
newspaper.
that b*#&h, Katherine Hepburn, and
The window seat beside me was for the next 20 minutes she berated
empty, until a few minutes before take- another of Hollywood's greatest stars.
off, when a woman, who looked vaguely I asked what she was doing in
familiar, stepped in front of me, Toronto, and she explained she had just
apologized and sat down. She was nished lming a new movie. "I am
carrying a rather large handbag, which pretty much retired, "she said. "But I
she promptly put under the seat.
have a new house in Atlanta, and I need
I couldn't really see her face, as she to furnish it." We laughed and it broke
was sitting beside me and I did not want the ice.
to be rude.
I saw her as a person, rather than a
Directly after take-off, the ight pedestalled lm star, and she spoke
attendant brought a bowl of water and candidly about her life.
placed it on the small table of the We landed and I offered to carry her
armrest between our seats. I assumed it `doggy' bag, with the dog in it. We had
was a nger bowl, and you can imagine cleared customs in Toronto, so I walked
my surprise when she reached in her with her to the gate where she was met
hand bag and brought out a small, by someone. She introduced me and we
Yorkshire terrier. I was stunned, but all I said goodbye, and I was still amazed as I
could do was smile.
shook the hand of Lauren Bacall.
The dog lapped up the water as I Jonathan van Bilsen is a television
stared in surprise. The woman then host, award winning photographer,
asked if I could hold her dog for a published author, columnist and
minute while she rummaged through keynote speaker. Watch his show,
her purse for, what turned out to be a `Jonathan van Bilsen's photosNtravel',
doggy treat. "Of course," I said, and on Rogers TV, the Standard Website or
proceeded to introduce myself, hoping YouTube.
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: Fo l l o w i n g discussion at their Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the City of Kawartha Lakes has decided not to rescind their local state of emergency just yet.
At a recent press conference, Mayor Andy Letham said the emergency operations team would discuss possibly lifting the local emergency declaration, on Tuesday, June 2nd. However, city ofcials have decided to keep it in place for now. "Obviously the province has extended their [state of emergency]. Our partners were pretty unanimous as I went around the table. One of the big concerns is not that something might happen, but it was just the message, the confusion, the possible confusion with people, if we released the
local state of emergency while the province still had a state of emergency in place," Mayor Letham said, during a telephone press conference on Wednesday, June 3rd. "Some people would think the pandemic is over, and it is back to business as usual."
Members of council are expected to discuss their opinions and thoughts, on when to lift the local state of emergency, this week.
Mayor Letham told The Standard when the city could have another discussion about rescinding this state of emergency.
"I don't have a specic timeline. I'm just trying to take it slow and respect our EOC partners, and their opinions. I do want to take it [on Tuesday, June 9th] to the committee on the whole, and have a discussion with council. I won't do anything before then, and then we'll see where the province is going over the next
week, and then see what our EOC partners think," he explained.
Mayor Letham told The Standard when the city could have another discussion about rescinding this state of emergency.
"I don't have a specic timeline. I'm just trying to take it slow and respect our EOC partners, and their opinions. I do want to
take it [on Tuesday, June 9th] to the committee of the whole, and have a discussion with council. I won't do anything before then, and then we'll see where the province is going over the next week, and then see what our EOC partners think," he explained.
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Northern Red-bellied Snake
As I sit and put nger to keyboard, it bright red under-
used to be pen to paper (LOL), I think belly.
back to an unexpected encounter I had T h e y a r e
the other night.
relatively slow
My friend Peter and I were in Prince moving and feed
Edward County, looking for night birds on equally slow prey: such as slugs,
and watching reies dancing along the insect larvae, land snails and earth-
road edge. In the background, Whip- worms.
poor-wills were calling incessantly with They are widespread in Canada and
their monotonous but thrilling "WHIP- can be found from southern Saskatche-
poor-will WHIP-poor-will" song, as they wan through to PEI, Nova Scotia and
sought a mate in the darkened land- New Brunswick. Their preferred
scape. The soft "peenting" of the habitat is meadows, ravines and forest
American Woodcock punctuated the clearings. Heavy ground cover and
dark as well, but this sound is only heard sufcient hiding places such as fallen
when he is on the ground.
logs and rocks are a must for their
These odd members of the sandpiper survival, as they are preyed upon by a
family live in upland areas and feed on large variety of predators. These same
soil insects and invertebrates. At this habitats may be used in winter, where
time of year males do an elaborate sky they hibernate in animal's tunnels, ant
dance that involves rocketing skyward, hills, rock crevices and other safe
all the while making a twittering sound, places.
created when air passes through The Northern Red-bellied Snake
modied feathers in the wings. Once breeds primarily in early summer and
the apex of the ight is reached, he then then the female gives birth to 4 to 12 live
spirals downward uttering a twittering young late in the season, August to early
sound, as he zigzags back to earth, September. The small offspring develop
hoping some nearby female might be slowly and take two years to reach
impressed.
maturity. How long they live in the wild
It was almost fully dark, and we had is uncertain but in captivity they have
fed most of the mosquitoes already, so it been kept for more than 4 years. By the
was somewhat peaceful. As I glanced way, please do not catch them and keep
down to the hard-packed road surface, I them as pets, as wild things need to
saw what I thought was a large worm remain wild!
wriggling across the surface. But it Oh, did you ever wonder why they
moved too fast and seemed deliberate in have a red belly? When threatened,
its actions. I normally try not to touch they will roll over and expose their red
wildlife but this little critter intrigued underside which can shock a predator
me, so I stooped down and caught it. To momentarily and they can escape. This
my surprise, it was a lovely Northern is a common attribute of many prey
Red-bellied Snake! I marveled at how species, they use colour or surprise to
dainty and fragile it seemed, but in throw their pursuer off balance giving
reality knew it was a hunter. After a themselves a couple of moments to ee.
quick moment of reection, I set it back When we are out and about, we often
down and off it went on its nightly hunt, only see what is obvious, but take the
for it is a nocturnal predator. Being non- time to look down and travel outside at
venomous there was no risk when I different times of day, you might be
picked it up.
surprised and delighted with what you
The Red-bellied Snake is a small encounter. Be respectful of nature
snake, 30 cm in length, compared to always, so everyone can share in its
many other snakes in the world. It is bounty!
quite drab in appearance, being sandy Geoff Carpentier is a published
to medium brown on the back with author, expedition guide and environ-
varying darker or lighter markings, mental consultant. Visit Geoff on-line,
sometimes appearing random. Other at www.avocetnatureservices.com, on
times dened patterns form, such as a LinkedIn and Facebook.
partial ring around the neck. But when
you turn it over, it has a dramatically
Dear Editor
Once again, residents along Riverview Drive and Simcoe Street are feeling the effects of construction. Last fall, when the job by Blackstone paving wasn't completed, our area was left a mess of construction trafc signs and litter, including cigarette butts everywhere. Now, that the job is almost complete, we have construction on the old Canterbury golf course. It's effects are spilling over into my neighbourhood on Riverview Drive.
Aside from the noise, which is bound to happen, we have construction vehicles of all kinds parking on our street. One of which is a road washer that spills more oil than water and simply makes a dusty mess. Why? We have nothing to do with this project. I also asked a worker today about a project they were working on and he stated "the project at Simcoe and Reach". So now we have two projects concurrently occurring and we are one of the casualties. As a resident in a fully developed neighbourhood watching these events, I ask, why has the Township not put stricter rules on these developers to prevent unnecessary problems and issues for current residents?
I propose a few things1, There should be no parking of any
contractor or associated vehicles on a side street, such as Riverview. Keep your vehicles on Simcoe or in the development area. We don't need another "no parking" sign either- this town has enough signs. A blanket policy to all contractors should be made clear when these people are awarded contracts. 2, More communication with residents about events coming up. We knew there would be development, but the overow into our neighbourhood was not expected.
3, Have the contractor/developer pay to have everyone's homes and windows professionally washed in the affected area. Our house and our neighbours are now lthy. 4, Start time should be enforced at 7 a.m. This group has been starting at 6:30 a.m.
5, Have the company pickup all the litter in the area of construction during and after job completion. The quantity of cigarette butts, all over our lawn and roadway, has gone up dramatically.
Greg Worona, Port Perry
P.S. I am certainly not the only
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People are People
I'm sure many of you reading this have heard the famous quote "the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Recent actions by a few Minneapolis police ofcers in the United States have once again exposed the biggest underlying issue the country has: racial discrimination. The U.S. is not alone in this issue, Canada still has a ways to go to reach racial equality, and should take the opportunity to address this issue. Some people recently have said, discrimination does not exist or is not a big issue in Canada. But a couple of Canada's leaders have acknowledged the opposite is true.
During a recent press conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, "anti-Black racism is real. It's in the United States, but it is also in Canada," later adding the country has "work to do" on this issue. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also addressed the recent news, at a press conference, on Monday, June 1st. He stated the province has "zero tolerance for anyone targeting the Black community, or any [other] minority group." In a way, Premier Ford also said there is a discrimination issue in
Ontario. "People are hurting right now and we must acknowledge this pain. We must acknowledge where it is coming from, and that means coming face to face with some of the most difcult problems we face as a society."
Need a recent example? How about the fears many Asian-Canadians have lived with recently, due to COVID-19 related stereotypes and misinformation, just because the virus originated in China. There is also the inequality First Nations peoples in Canada continue to face to this day. This divide was certainly exposed during the Wet'suwet'en protests, but history has many examples of the poor treatment the Indigenous peoples have faced from Canada's ofcials, which the country is still paying for today. In my mind, every person should be viewed and treated as just that, a unique individual. We, as a society, need to stop categorizing people. In 2020, it's time for us all to think differently. The rst step is accepting, we, as a country, have a problem.
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Durham Region deploys Automated Speed Enforcement cameras
DURHAM: Durham Region's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras have been deployed and are in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads. At this time, the ASE cameras will be operating in data collection mode and no nes will be issued.
ASE is a tool used to help improve road user safety, by increasing speed compliance, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety
zones. Once fully operational, the ASE cameras will take
images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit. These images are then reviewed by a Provincial Offences Ofcer, and an offence notice will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. With ASE, no demerit points are issued. It is anticipated, the Region will begin issuing nes at the initial four ASE sites, starting in September 2020. The initial full list of locations, where Durham Region plans to use ASE on rotation, can be found at durham.ca/ASE.
ASE acts as a reminder to drivers that speed limits are not guidelines, they are laws. Speed is a contributing
factor in approximately one third of fatal collisions. "As part of Durham Vision Zero's goal to eliminate
fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways, we know that reducing speeds is the best way to decrease the frequency and severity of collisions. Automated speed enforcement has proven to be an effective way to get drivers to slow down. While the cameras are only in data collection mode at this time, drivers should always remember the need to follow posted speed limits for the safety of our community." explained Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services.
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DURHAM: Since 2017 Durham Region Transit (DRT) has been actively engaged in investigating transit electrication innovation opportunities throughout the Region. In November 2019 Durham Region Council committed $10.1 million in federal gas tax funding towards DRT's rst battery electric buses and charging infrastructure as a pilot project to inform the transition of the Region's transit eet to zero emission buses over the next ten years. This project will be an important step to implement the Durham Community Energy Plan and will demonstrate the Region's position as a leader in reducing GHG emissions.
On May 21st, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Board of Directors approved grant funding for the Scaling-up to Zero Emissions Transit in the Region of Durham proposal. TAF funding will specically support DRT in advancing key analysis and design work for the electric bus project, including specications for the buses and charging infrastructure, and key project components such as training, re-tooling, software and performance monitoring. These are essential steps to support procurement of the vehicles in 2021 and to prepare for their arrival in 2022.
"TAF is supporting Durham Region Transit's electrication initiative because it's a key route to zero carbon cities and has many local benets, including job creation and improved health," explained Julia Langer, CEO, The Atmospheric Fund. "Let's all hop on the electric bus!"
Submitted in partnership with Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC), as part of the project DRT will be examining infrastructure requirements and business model best practices, as well as determining specications for the design, build, nance, operation and maintenance of electric bus charging solutions and associated grid upgrades at its Oshawa garage location.
"As a community-minded organization, it's important that we enable leading energy projects like this," stated Ivano Labricciosa, President and CEO of the OPUC group of companies. "DRT's efforts will lead to transformative carbon reductions and service improvements across Durham, making us a very proud collaborator and project partner."
The project will also help inform the design of a new bus depot with the capability to support a 100 percent
zero emission eet, with design work on the new depot expected to begin in 2021. To achieve this outcome, DRT will gather information while piloting eight battery electric buses and charging technologies. The project will enable DRT to acquire the necessary expertise and data to plan the effective transition of the eet to zeroemission technologies, and to design its new bus depot to include zero-emission buses.
"Durham Region Transit is excited to be able to explore electric technology options, including battery electric and hybrids, for future eet acquisitions," said Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit. "We are grateful for the funding provided by TAF and are eager to move forward with informing our plans for a zero-emission eet at DRT."
The total TAF grant value is approximately $195,000 over two years to support project management requirements for the project and is in addition to the previously announced Region of Durham contribution from the federal gas tax funding, as part of the Region's commitment to sustainability and addressing the impacts of climate change.
Durham Region Transit Safe Driver Awards
DURHAM: Twenty-nine Durham Region Transit (DRT) operators are being recognized for their dedication and ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of passengers and the public, with whom we share the roadways in and around Durham Region.
The Safe Driver Awards were established in 2015, to publicly honour DRT operators who have achieved safe driving milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years without a single preventable collision. Throughout 2019, the 29 employees celebrating Safe Driver milestones drove approximately 12,470,000 million kilometres without a preventable collision. In the same year more than 11 million customers travelled with DRT, the highest annual ridership ever recorded. These remarkable achievements are a testament to the dedication of the employees being honoured, who serve their community with a safety rst mentality.
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A vehicle needs consistent care if it is to run efciently. Maintenance also reduces the risk of roadside breakdowns and costly repairs. Here's a look at some of the benets of staying on top of maintenance: Saves money: Even though maintenance costs m o n e y, s t i c k i n g t o a consistent maintenance schedule can save big
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Improves performance and efciency: Routine maintenance includes oil changes, lter changes and uid top-offs. Such tasks keep engines r u n n i n g s m o o t h l y. Ignoring this routine maintenance can put engines in jeopardy of breaking down and can adversely affect vehicle performance, diminishing fuel economy leading to a sluggish ride. Identies safety issues: Routine inspections and
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Maintains a maintenance record: When the time comes to sell the vehicle, having a log of routine maintenance indicates to potential buyers that the vehicle was well cared for. Keeps compliance: Vehicles covered under manufacturer's warranties typically need to be maintained in adherence to factory-recommended maintenance schedules. This ensures the vehicle is in compliance and will be covered in the event of a warranty claim.
Durham Region Transit Safe Driver Awards
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"The benchmarks of the program are highly respected throughout the transit industry, representing a level of excellence we should all strive for, and a true testament to the professionalism and dedication of our operators," says Bill Holmes, General Manager.
Customers are invited to recognize a DRT operator or any front-line staff for exceptional customer service. Contact DRT's Customer Service Centre by phone,
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The sport of kayaking is becoming increasingly popular for people of all ages. Six years ago I took up this sport and I am in my sixties.
It is an inexpensive activity, helps you get away from the hustle and bustle of life and enables you to get up close and personal with nature. With all the limitations we have in
place whether it is health or economic, kayaking maybe the answer you need.
You no longer need to travel the world to get away. I'm finding the peace and solitude, I need, in my own backyard. It has helped me overcome many stress-related issues including chronic depression, anxiety and a heart attack, as well as keeping 140 pounds off.
During my kayaking excursions I've had
the privilege of seeing the nesting habits of birds such as herons, swans, osprey and cormorants. I have paddled through carp and salmon as they were mating.
At one point, a carp almost tipped my kayak as hundreds of them were leaping all around us.
Last year I paddled over 1,400 kilometers, in different parks and rivers. I have shot rapids, capsized, paddled through blizzards
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AT REST
IN MEMORY OF RUSHFORD, Margaret Marolyn (nee Michener)
RUSHFORD, Margaret Marolyn (nee Michener) Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on June 1, 2020, at the age of 90 years. Wife of the late James (Jim) Rushford. Survived by her son James Hugh Rushford and a younger brother Gavin Lyle Michener. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Marolyn was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, but grew up in Wainfleet and Port Colborne. After her marriage moved to Toronto, and raised her family and worked for Bell Canada for 35 years till her retirement in 1984 and retired to Greenbank, Ontario. Her greatest loves in life were her family, friends, church, music, playing the organ, reading murder mysteries and quilting. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, P.O. Box 698, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1A6 (905-985-7331). For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca
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Peacefully, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa, at age 61. Denise Vallee was born and raised in Toronto and was the youngest child of Rene and Allison Vallee. Dear sister of David and the late Suzanne Clark (Bruce). Loved aunt of Christina and Jennifer, and great aunt of Olivia, Joshua, Ellaina and Cassandra. Denise will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In light of the current situation a private graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
IN MEMORY OF GORDON SMITH September 9, 1947
June 7, 2020
Passed peacefully at Oshawa General Hospital at the age of 72 with family by his side. Forever remembered by his loving wife, Julie, children Tristan (David) and Keely (Tod), and many extended family members in England, including Cherry (sister-in-law), Bradley and Laura. Gordon was predeceased by his brother Richard. Arrangements to be entrusted to the Oshawa Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Medical Imaging Department at Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (tgwhf.ca/tribute).
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Regional representatives
respond about racial
discrimination concerns
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism
inclusion forward. Let's stand together
Initiative Reporter, for The Standard
for equality; working together to
eliminate racism, discrimination and
DURHAM: Durham Region ofcials marginalization," he said.
have put out statements with respect to Durham Regional Police (DRPS) Chief
the current global situation following the Paul Martin responded to the concerns
killing of George Floyd in the United communities have had about police since
States, and the protests started because of this Minneapolis incident
that.
"Durham Regional Police Service
In a statement sent out, on Wednesday, (DRPS) stands with our Black colleagues
June 3rd, Regional Chair John Henry and the larger community to speak out
called for unity.
against racism and promote
"Recently, our global community has understanding. We are committed to
been shaken to the core, following supporting change and pursuing equality.
senseless acts of racism. Many of you are The members of DRPS chose policing as a
likely feeling a wide range of emotions; means to contribute positively to
tr ying to understand how these c o m m u n i t y, t o h e l p m a k e o u r
unnecessary acts of violence could occur. communities safer. We do not support,
T h e g h t a g a i n s t r a c i s m a n d nor condone, nor practice, in any fashion,
discrimination is one we all support here kneeling on a human being's neck, long
in Durham. Remember, we are all human past the point of consciousness," he
beings; loved by those around us. We need wrote, in his statement.
to accept others for who they are, rather Chief Martin also wanted the public to
than dening people by their beliefs, know the police service is always working
culture, identity, language, or the colour to improve.
of their skin. Be proud that Durham "Many of you have reached out to us to
Region is a welcoming place. A place express your frustration, to inquire about
where residents speak almost every what we will do next and to investigate
language and represent many cultures," what strategies we are employing to
Chair Henry said.
ensure that this doesn't happen here. We
H o w e v e r, t h e R e g i o n a l C h a i r acknowledge that there have been times
acknowledged "racism still exists" in the that we have failed you in the past. Please
Region.
know that we are committed to
"Let's use our differences to create continuously improving our training,
opportunities, to ensure civility and education, conduct and accountability
respect remain community cornerstones, practices, and to listening to the collective
to showcase why inclusion has been a voices of the communities of Durham
long-standing core value in our Strategic Region."
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Work on Uxbridge's Brock Street has resumed for the township's culvert project. A portion of Brock St. West will remain closed until late September.
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Increased testing volumes;
Two Kawartha Lakes
Maintaining safety while resuming libraries add pickup service
some services; Cloth masks needed
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Ofcer, Ross Memorial Hospital
K AWA RT H A L A K E S : Fo l l o w i n g t h e province's introduction of expanded testing guidelines, the RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre has seen a signicant increase in testing numbers.
To date, RMH, in partnership with Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service, has provided 2176 assessments, and 1019 tests. "This increased testing volume is helping to identify COVID19 cases in our community," said Kelly Isfan, President and CEO, "and we encourage any community member who is concerned that they could have COVID-19, whether due to mild symptoms, close contact with a suspected of conrmed case, or being at high risk due to their employment, to call us at 705-328-6217 to arrange testing."
Expanded testing may often result in additional cases, said Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, Medical Ofcer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, especially with people who do not have any symptoms of the virus. "The province and public health have been telling people to assume that everyone they come in contact with could potentially be a carrier of the virus," said Dr. Noseworthy. "We know that some people are asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms, yet have the virus and this additional testing is helping to identify those cases so we can help stop the spread."
That's why, both Dr. Noseworthy and Isfan urge residents to continue to follow the public health recommendations designed to stop the spread of the virus. They are: maintain physical distance, by staying 6 feet apart from others; do not gather in groups of more than 5; wear a cloth mask if you are unable to maintain distance while out of your home, such as in a grocery store, public transit, etc.; wash and/or sanitize your hands often; stay home if you are
ill; and maintain safety as some hospital
services resume.
RMH, along with regional hospital partners,
has received approval from Ontario Health to
gradually ramp up some surgeries and
procedures. As we thoughtfully resume these
services, our priority is to maintain the safety
of patients, staff and physicians. If you are
awaiting surgery at RMH, your physician will
contact you to arrange pre-operative COVID-
19 testing, and ask you to self-isolate prior to
your procedure.
Accessing COVID-19 Testing:
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre phone
lines are open from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily and
can be reached at 705-328-6217. Testing takes
place at the Lindsay Exhibition, at 354
Angeline Street South, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. daily. Community members are encour-
aged to call to book a same-day appointment.
Individuals without appointments can be
tested at the centre, but may experience wait
times. You can also review current symptoms,
take a self-assessment and view your lab
results at ontario.ca/coronavirus.
Cloth masks:
If you're heading to the hospital for an
appointment or to the Emergency Depart-
ment and already have a cloth mask, please
wear it throughout your visit. If you don't have
a cloth mask, one will be provided to you,
which is yours to keep.
As we resume some services, we'll need
more cloth masks to provide to patients and
essential visitors. If you are available to sew
and donate cloth masks, please follow our
guidelines,
at
https://foundation.rmh.org/foundation-news-
releases/donating-homemade-masks.
Thank you to all those who have donated
cloth masks so far. You are truly making a
difference and helping to conserve Personal
Protective Equipment for our front-line
workers.
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes libraries are adapting how they do business due to COVID-19.
The Lindsay and Fenelon Falls branch libraries have launched a pickup service, as of Wednesday, June 3rd. "People will be able to pickup books that they have requested online or over the telephone. The service will be available at both branches Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.," a Kawartha Lakes library press release explained.
To place a hold on an item, people can either go online to www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/catal ogue or by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1291. "People can request anything as long as it is in either Lindsay or Fenelon Falls branches, including: books, DVDs, audiobooks and Cds," the press release stated.
Library staff will call people
when their items are ready to be picked up. The library will hold the items for seven days. People are asked to pickup their items at the branch front door. CEO and Library Director Jamie Anderson said, in a statement, the library will monitor the potential success of this new service.
"We hope this new pickup service will help bring a little normalcy back to everyone's lives. We hope to expand this to other branches if all goes well." Book returns at these two branches have also resumed.
"For ever yone's health and safety, all returned material will be quarantined for 72 hours before it is checked in and processed," the Kawartha Lakes Public Library stated, in the press release. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca.
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Support our local Heroes Thank you to all our frontline and essential service workers for your daily sacrifices and dedication to our safety and well-being. Let us all do our part by practicing social distancing.
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KIM COULTER Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hosptial Foundation
KAWARTHA LAKES: When Jenn Mason and her daughters, Myriah and Ella, came up with a project to keep busy during this pandemic, they had no idea that their plan would impact so many people so quickly.
"When Covid hit, back in March, we decided to make some DIY cookie kits and post them on Facebook, for the girls' friends to purchase. [They then could] watch the girls' live instructional video to learn how to decorate them. We thought [] this would be a fun activity to do, to help keep everyone busy while social distancing. They ended up being a hit. Even people we didn't know were purchasing them. So, along came our little cookie baking business -- Sweet Things Bakehouse! We soon realized [] this would be a great way to give back to the community. N u r s e s We e k w a s a n e xc e l l e n t
opportunity to donate to the Heroes at Heart appeal. Dr. Jeremy Jones is someone [] we know well and felt [] he would only show his support towards a cause if he genuinely felt [] it was needed. We baked and decorated nurse cookie sets and offered them for purchase through Facebook. All the proceeds were donated to the Heroes at Heart appeal. We are so happy to be able to help out this important cause." "We're so grateful to Jenn, Myriah and Ella and all of the people who bought their cookies, during Nurses Week, and helped them to raise $558 for the Heroes at Heart appeal, supporting urgent COVID-related needs and ECGs at Ross Memorial," said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. "Together, they're making a difference in their community."
KIM COULTER Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hosptial Foundation
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation is honoured to be selected by members of 100 Men Kawartha Lakes to receive donations, following its virtual meeting on June 3rd.
The RMH Foundation was one of three local charities invited to speak to members and explain the needs for which they are fundraising. RMH Foundation CEO Erin Coons joined the Zoom meeting to discuss the Heroes at Heart appeal, which is raising funds for: urgent COVID-related needs and to replace the hospital's eet of ECGs. "We had three very deserving charities present and we look forward to the other two returning to try again," explained Bradley Campkin of the 100 Men Kawartha Lakes. "I think RMH Foundation's presentation struck a
chord, as we are all so much more aware of the importance of the hospital but also the challenges it faces. We were educated regarding what government covers and more importantly what they don't! Our group voted to help the foundation and to support its Heroes at Heart campaign collectively."
"I want to thank the 100 Men Kawartha Lakes for their ongoing efforts to help those in need and for making our communities better places to live," shared Erin Coons. "Everyone is familiar with the hospital, but there are a lot of things the average person doesn't know about hospital funding. For example, many people don't realize just how heavily the Ross Memorial Hospital relies on donations from the public to buy medical tools and technology. This gift from the 100 Men Kawartha Lakes will impact the diagnosis and treatment of patients young and old. What a wonderful match for a group committed to helping others."
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