relocation guide - Durham Region Economic Development

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Durham
2012 - 2013 EDITION
RELOCATION GUIDE
The Regional
Municipality of Durham
Map courtesy of The Regional Municipality of
Durham Planning Department. For a detailed
map, please refer to a Provincial Road Map.
what’s
INSIDE
Hotels and Accommodations
20
Retirement Living
21
Accessibility, Personal Care and Support
22
Healthcare
24
Education
26
Town of Ajax
30
Regional Municipality of Durham
6
City of Oshawa
31
Durham Region Immigration Portal
8
City of Pickering
32
Durham Region Transit
10
Town of Whitby
33
Culture, Arts, Heritage and Leisure
12
Durham’s Communities
34
Golf
15
Keep a Record of New Home Purchase
16
FRONT COVER:
Moving - Building Your Team
17
cal Village on the glistening
Moving and Storage
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Photo courtesy of the City of
The City of Pickering’s Nautishores of Lake Ontario.
Pickering.
If you’d like more information on any of the communities featured in this publication,
you’re encouraged to contact the municipality of your choice.
Durham Relocation Guide is published by the
GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
in cooperation with
Joanne Nichols | James Printing and Signs | Bowmanville,
General Printers | Oshawa
and
Linda White | Write-Away Communications, Whitby.
Photographs courtesy of Durham Region Economic Development and Tourism
and featured municipalities and attractions.
The Durham Region Relocation Guide is distributed continuously throughout the year to
Information Centres, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in the Greater Toronto
Area, along the 400 series highways and to Durham Region municipalities.
For further information on advertising in next year’s magazine, please contact
Michelle Lea | [email protected] | Tel: 905-433-7854
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 905-728-1683
Fax: 905-432-1259
www.oshawachamber.com
2012 - 2013 Durham Relocation Guide
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The Regional
Municipality of
DURHAM
REGION
the place for innovation
Situated at the eastern gateway of the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA), Durham Region offers prime
access to Canada’s largest market of more than
five million people, with 120 million more American and Canadian customers within a day’s drive.
and design; skilled trades; and business, allowing response to market by working with industry
to meet the labour needs of the community. Trent
University’s Oshawa campus offers leading liberal
arts and sciences university education.
Key sectors, including agri-business, digital media, smart energy, tech-based manufacturing
and tourism, are well supported by strong industry networks and economic development partners at municipal, provincial and federal levels.
These assets, complemented by a highlyskilled, educated workforce, create opportunities that continue to strengthen the region’s
economic prosperity.
Durham’s postsecondary institutions drive research and development, and innovation. The
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
(UOIT) is an innovation leader home to the Automotive Centre of Excellence featuring one of
the largest climatic wind tunnels in the world.
Durham College is part of the Colleges Ontario
Network for Industry Innovation, specializing in
science and engineering technologies; media, art
TECH-BASED MANUFACTURING
Durham has much to offer in all fields of manufacturing through a highly diversified, yet wellbalanced manufacturing sector. This is highlighted by expertise in the automotive, metal
fabrication, environmental, biological and life
sciences, and aerospace sectors, as well as IT
and engineered assembly systems. More than
75 per cent of Durham’s manufacturing companies have operated here for more than 10 years.
AGRI-BUSINESS
Durham is home to
326,000 acres of farmland and contributes
significantly to Ontario’s
agricultural production.
With some of the rich-
est soil in Ontario, the region’s agri-food sector
ranges from livestock to produce, food processing and manufacturing of bio-based products.
Agriculture is the region’s second-largest
goods-producing sector. With steady improvements in technology, the road forward is widening from traditional commodity crops to new
biomass crops for the next generation of energy, chemicals and materials, and new food/feed
crops for nutraceuticals and functional foods.
There’s also growing interest in non-traditional
crop production to service the increasing ethnic
diversity of Durham and nearby Toronto.
Durham supports the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association (www.durhamfarmfresh.ca),
a member-based organization of producers
and retail outlets who market locally-produced
products direct to the consumer.
ONTARIO’S ENERGY CAPITAL
Durham is Ontario’s “energy capital,” producing approximately 30 per cent of the province’s
power, and is a recognized energy cluster.
An innovative climate and established energy
networks, in addition to opportunities for collaboration with government and educational
institutions, make Durham the ideal location for
the development of energy solutions. Durham
contributes to Canada’s
position on the world stage
as an energy superpower.
With a readily available,
skilled energy-industry labour force in an affordable
location in the GTA, Durham
is a major player in the energy field.
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Contact us at 905-668-7711 ext. 2601
www.durhambusiness.ca
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DIGITAL MEDIA
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Durham is proud to be part
of the GTA’s interactive digital
media cluster, the third largest in North America behind
only New York and California.
Durham’s premier location,
within a 20-minute drive to
downtown Toronto, is continuing to attract top talent
from the GTA’s digital media
cluster, which is growing at a
rate of 10 per cent annually.
Population:
608,124 residents (Statistics Canada, 2011)
Labour Force:
442,285 (Statistics Canada, 2006)
Land Area:
2,537 sq. km.
Transportation:
Hwy. 401, Hwy. 407, Pearson International Airport,
Oshawa Municipal Airport, Oshawa Port Authority and
access to provincial and national railway systems – CN,
CP and GO Transit
Key Sectors:
Agri-business, Smart Energy, Digital Media, Techbased Manufacturing and Tourism
Post-secondary education:
Durham College, Trent University,
Centennial College and
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Regional website:
www.durham.ca
Economic Development website:
www.durhambusiness.ca
Telephone:
905-668-7711 or toll-free 1-800-706-9857
Locally, Durham College developed Ontario’s
first Mobile Devices course, and both the college and the UOIT offer in-demand programs in
the digital media sector, such as: Game Development, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Internet Applications & Web Development, and many others.
provides accessible transportation for residents
and commuters.
TOURISM
Discover Durham Region’s good natured, good
times. The region is characterized by a series
of major lakeshore urban communities along
Lakes Ontario, Scugog and Simcoe, contrasting a variety of small towns, villages, hamlets
and farms. Visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call
1.800.413.0017 and join the Durham Tourism
e-newsletter to be among the first to know
about area events and attractions.
Lester B. Pearson Airport, Canada’s largest international airport, is located within a 35-minute
drive from Durham Region. The Oshawa Municipal Airport provides scheduled airfreight, federal customs services, as well as passenger and
charter services to numerous points in Canada
and the United States.
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION
TRANSPORTATION
Durham’s infrastructure is geared towards
business. The Trans-Canada Highway, multilane freeways, major rail lines, transit system,
airports and deep-water ports facilitate accessibility. Durham boasts an extensive system
of two- and four-lane provincial highways and
regional roads. Hwy. 401 crosses Durham Region’s southern municipalities, while Hwy. 407
extends through Pickering in the north. Lakeridge Road and Hwys. 7 and 12 provide access to the northern communities.
Oshawa Harbour’s deep sea port offers easy
and efficient commercial seaway access. The
Oshawa Port Authority, a major commercial
shipping centre, is equipped to handle bulk
goods. It’s accessible to all of the Great Lakes
and the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway System.
CN and CP Rail provide rail connections from
the Port of Oshawa. VIA Rail runs a daily passenger service with connections to all major
points in Canada and the United States. GO
Transit, Ontario’s only inter-regional public transit system, connects Durham to surrounding
areas in the GTA. A region-wide transit system
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) operates two
nuclear stations, producing about 35 per cent of
the electricity needed to power the homes, businesses, schools and hospitals across Ontario.
It employs about 7,000 workers at its Durham
facilities, most of whom call Durham Region
home. Its nuclear stations are very safe and
produce virtually no emissions that contribute
to smog or climate change.
OPG is proud of to be a part of Durham and
is proud to contribute to the well-being of local
communities through its interactive programs
for families, its corporate citizenship program
and through the good work of its many employee volunteers.
To learn more its stations and its community
programming:
s Visit our Darlington or Pickering information
centres;
s Call its community information lines at 905623-7122 and 905-837-7272; and
s Visit www.opg.com.
AS ONTARIO’S POWER COMPANY
WE’RE PROUD
TO BE PART OF
THE COMMUNITY.
We generate more than electricity. We also generate partnerships
and opportunities to better the communities where we live and work.
Ontario Power Generation supports charitable organizations and actively
participates in community, educational and environmental programs.
And we will continue to deliver clean, safe and low-cost electricity
for today and the future.
Learn more at opg.com or call our Information Centre at:
Darlington Nuclear 905-623-7122 or
Pickering Nuclear 905-837-7272
Young Astronomers Participate in OPG’s March Break Madness Program.
@ontariopowergen
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Durham Region
Whether you are thinking of coming to Canada or you are already
here, www.durhamimmigration.ca has been designed to give you
a snapshot of life in Durham Region. It will connect you with local
information and services to help you settle and make Durham your
new community of choice.
FIND INFORMATION ON:
LIVING
WORKING
LEARNING
SETTLING
DOING BUSINESS
BUILDING COMMUNITY
www.durhamimmigration.ca
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IMMIGRATION PORTAL
welcoming newcomers
TO DURHAM REGION
A diverse population brings skills, creativity and innovation. Helping ensure newcomers feel welcome and have the information and language
skills needed to succeed is important.
That’s why you’ll find newcomers like Parto Razi and her husband Shahrzad Eshaghi taking Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
(LINC) classes that help them improve their language skills while also giving them helpful information about Durham Region.
They immigrated to Canada from Iran with their two teenage sons last
year. She was a teacher of Persian literature; he owned an import/export
company. “We thought it would be good for our children,” Ms. Razi says
of their decision to immigrate. “We wanted an opportunity for better lives.”
The couple will once again follow their entrepreneurial spirit and plan to
open a business service centre franchise in the near future.
Jo o Seraphim immigrated to Canada from Brazil with his wife and two
daughters two years ago. “I came for the future of my daughters,” he
says. “Brazil is nice but not for kids because of violence and drugs.”
Their LINC class of 21 is truly multicultural, with students coming from
18 different countries. “The classroom is one big friendship,” says their
LINC instructor Veronica Vuli . “Many students get together outside of
the classroom. They’re starting to create their community. Students from
different cultures are mixing and that’s wonderful. They’re going to interviews, landing jobs and becoming successful. That’s important because
that means they’re going to stay.”
2010 to help attract and retain newcomers to Durham, and to help ease
and speed their successful settlement and integration in the region.
With the advent of the new English language learning tool, local language
students can learn English as they orient themselves to the region. Topics include the particulars of Living, Working, Learning and Settling in
Durham. The curriculum is built on Canadian Language benchmarks and
was designed for use by both professional and volunteer language instructors and/or newcomers themselves.
The portal can be used as a starting point to explore job searching, entrepreneurship, finding local schools, services, local shops or restaurants offering
a taste of home. The Durham Catholic District School Board and Durham
District School Board offer part-time, full-time and evening LINC and English
as a Second Language classes in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. Most
classes have continuous enrolment so students can enroll at any time.
LINC and ESL classes are instrumental in creating a culture of inclusion.
“Language is the key to success in employment and integration,” says
Hilary Schuldt, Diversity and Immigration Policy Advisor with Durham
Region. The Durham Community Immigration Portal averages 3,000 hits
from 60 to 80 different countries each month. Information can be translated into many languages using a Google™ tool available on the site.
Ontario is the most multicultural province in Canada, where half of all new
immigrants make their home. Durham Region has one of the fastest-growing
populations in the province, with approximately 600,000 residents in 2006
and a forecasted population of around one million people by 2031. According
to the 2006 Census by Statistics Canada, immigrants make up 20.7 per cent
of Durham’s population – an increase of 1.6 per cent since the 2001 Census.
“Durham’s diversity plan is about creating a more inclusive Durham. It’s about
‘Big D’ diversity,” Ms. Schuldt says. The plan uses the broadest definition of
the word to be inclusive of all populations that include the young, aged, newcomers, minorities, people with disabilities and those of all sexual orientations.
“We know we can’t be a welcoming community unless everyone feels included,” says Ms. Schuldt. “Hundreds of community members, including
over 80 local agencies and service providers, have been working together
on our diversity plan. We want you to come and help us.”
Helping newcomers improve their English is very rewarding. “My grandparents came to Canada from Slovakia before the Depression,” Ms. Vuli
explains. “As I listened to their broken English, I knew I wanted to help
others. I teach my students but also learn from them. It takes a lot of courage to come here and even more to stay.”
The Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC) approached Ms. Vuli to participate in the development of the Durham Immigration Portal –Based Curriculum: English Language Learning Resource
project. The curriculum was a collaborative effort, funded by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, and
Durham Region in partnership with LDIPC.
The curriculum uses the local resources and information that form the
content of Durham’s Immigration Portal (www.durhamimmigration.ca),
which was developed by the LDIPC and launched by Durham Region in
Members of the Local Diversity & Immigration Partnership Council (LDIPC)
are drawn from diverse sectors of the community representing agencies,
school boards, faith groups, local business groups and the Region. The
LDIPC has four main objectives:
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To create a culture of inclusion
To improve labour market outcomes for newcomers
To attract and retain newcomers
To enhance Durham’s settlement capacity
Integration and settlement is a two-way street, impacting newcomers and
existing residents of the region. Through information and awareness, the
LDIPC works to build inclusive, prosperous, safe communities. When
newcomers succeed, we all succeed. Learn more at
www.durhamimmigration.ca.
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Take DRT Bus to or from the
GO Train for only 65 cents.
Imagine a comfortable ride,
no more parking hassles or
long hike to the station.
ONE
FARE
ANYWHERE
IN DURHAM REGION
Including GO Bus
with a pre-paid DRT ticket
ticket,
pass or transfer!
on GO Bus at DRT fare rates
travel outside of Durham Region.
Accessible door to accessible door
transit for persons with disabilities.
Available seven days a week with
advance reservations.
Call 1-800-263-1916
for information.
DRT passengers connecting to/from
D
GO Train and/or GO Bus
service at
Rouge Hill, Pickering, Ajax,
Whitby and Oshawa
GO Train Stations
are eligible for Co-Fare
A valid GO fare must be presented
on DRT Bus upon boarding
Co-Fare is not accepted on the
GO Train or GO Bus
DRT Co-Fare passengers
travelling to/from the GO Train
Stations. PRESTO automatically
calculates the Co-Fare discount when
you ‘tap on’ the GO Train from a
DRT Bus or ‘tap on’ a DRT Bus
from the GO Train.
With a bike rack on every bus, it has never
been easier for cyclists to travel around
Durham Region and beyond on other
connecting transit services. The bike rack is
simple to use ... for an instructional video
visit
Funded by the Metrolinx Bikelinx initiative. For more
information about their community initiatives visit
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fare anywhere in
DURHAM REGION
Durham Region Transit (DRT) is an integrated transit system serving all communities in Durham Region. The 2,590-square-kilometre service area is divided into eight municipal service sectors: Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa,
Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.
unlimited DRT and GO Bus travel Monday through Friday from 6am and
7pm and are not available in July and August. DDCSB schools determine
eligibility requirements and students purchase or receive the passes directly
from their school.
DRT provides service to more than 10 million passengers annually. Accessible door-to-door transit for approximately 2,800 customers with disabilities
is provided by Specialized Services. Its combined conventional and Specialized Services fleet totals 210 vehicles. All new buses are environmentally
compliant and air conditioned. The accessible low floor, ‘kneeling’ and ramp
features of 84 per cent of the conventional DRT fleet provides transit options
for passengers with disabilities. In 2013, DRT anticipates its conventional
fleet will be 100 per cent accessible.
ACCESS PASS
The DRT Access monthly pass is for recipients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) only. The Access Pass provides unlimited ridership
privileges on all DRT buses, including Specialized Services and GO Buses
within Durham. Only recipients of ODSP are eligible to purchase an Access
Pass at the reduced cost. When customers purchase an Access pass,
they must bring their statement of direct deposit or ODSP cheque stub to
selected tickets sales locations. The Access Pass is not transferable and is
not available in tickets.
DRT integrates GO Bus services as part of the DRT system, making travel in
Durham Region simple and affordable with its “One Fare Anywhere” agreement. Customers travelling within Durham can transfer quickly and easily
from DRT Bus to/from GO Bus without additional cost.
DRT AND GO TRANSIT CO-FARE
The cost of a DRT Co-Fare ticket to/from a GO Train Station is only 65
cents per trip. DRT passengers connecting to or from GO Train and/or GO
Bus service at Rouge Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa GO Rail
Stations are eligible for Co-Fare. Co-Fare savings are available in cash fare,
10 ride tickets ($6.25) and monthly passes ($25). A valid GO fare must be
presented on DRT Bus upon boarding. Co-Fare is not accepted on the GO
Train or GO Bus.
DRT’S BIKE & RIDE PROGRAM
With a bike rack on every DRT bus, it has never been easier for cyclists to
travel around Durham and beyond on connecting transit services. The bike
rack is fast and simple to use and there’s no additional fare for transporting
your bike. Visit the DRT website for instructional video and complete details
about how to load and unload your bike.
PRESTO FARECARD
PRESTO is a single, re-loadable fare payment card that deducts the correct
fare each time you ‘tap on’ a participating transit system. Ontario’s first fare
card allows passengers to transfer seamlessly across eight municipal transit
systems in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton (GTHA) area. DRT launched
PRESTO in 2011 for co-fare passengers only. PRESTO single fares and multiride in adult, student, senior and child categories will be introduced at a later
date. Until PRESTO is fully implemented in Durham Region, ‘one fare anywhere’ passengers should continue to use DRT paper tickets and passes.
STUDENT SERVICES
The U-Pass for all full-time students at Durham College, UOIT and Trent (Oshawa) allows unlimited transit seven days a week on all conventional DRT
and GO Bus service for travel in the Region of Durham. The cost of the UPass is included with full-time student fees. The student photo ID card with
a bus icon provides proof of a valid fare when boarding DRT and GO Bus.
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) provides eligible secondary
school students with DRT Restricted Student monthly passes at a reduced
cost. Passes are sold at DDSB high schools for eligible students. The Durham District Catholic School Board (DDCSB) supplies eligible students with
a DRT Restricted Student monthly pass at no cost. The passes provide
TRAVEL TIPS
You’ll need a ticket, pass, transfer or exact cash to travel on DRT Bus. Operators do not sell fares or carry change. If your trip requires a transfer from a
DRT bus to GO bus, ask your DRT bus operator. Passengers with pre-paid
DRT fares boarding GO bus are issued a transfer from the GO Bus Operator. Transfers are valid for two hours for a continuous trip within Durham in
any direction other than the route issuing the transfer. Transfer is issued
upon request when the fare is paid. The two-hour transfer is not applicable
for a continuing trip on GO Rail service.
Adult monthly passes are transferable and can be used by more than one
person, but not at the same time.
ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT
Accessible door-to-door transit for persons with disabilities is provided by DRT
Specialized Services. Passengers must meet eligibility criteria to use the service.
The service operates seven days a week and advance reservations are required.
For information, visit ‘Specialized Services’ at www.durhamregiontransit.com.
Contact Information:
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Email:[email protected] [email protected]
DRT Whitbys
Email: [email protected]
DRT Oshawa and Claringtons
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
DRT Brock, Scugog and Uxbridges
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
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Culture, Arts,
HERITAGE AND
LEISURE
GOOD NATURED, GOOD TIMES
Explore Durham Region’s “Good Natured, Good
Times.” Climb aboard a heritage railway that
winds its way through a beautiful countryside; visit a working water-powered mill house; meander
through antique shops and historic downtowns;
tour a winery; savour farm fresh produce; or take
part in one of the many festivals. Durham Region
attractions are plentiful, offering year-round fun for
residents and visitors alike.
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
View masterpieces of Canadian art at The Robert
McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. The largest public
gallery in Durham Region, it features a permanent
collection of more than 4,000 works of art, four
galleries of diverse and changing programs, and
a host of programs. Discover historical and cultural treasures during Doors Open, a free heritage
event held every September throughout several
of Durham Region’s communities.
The Station Gallery in Whitby is an independent and
vibrant charitable arts organization that holds unique
exhibitions and exciting special events all year
around. Originally the Whitby Junction Grand Trunk
Railway Station, the gallery showcases works from
local, regional, national and international artists.
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington offers a
schedule of quality arts education and exhibition
programming in the historic Cream of Barley Mill.
In addition, Durham Region’s local art scene is
thriving, with studio tours and public art exhibitions held year round.
MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE
Step into the life of a Canadian auto baron during
the interwar years and see some of the finest surviving examples of period architectural and landscape
design, furnishings and decorative art at Parkwood,
The R.S. McLaughlin Estate, in Oshawa.
Costumed interpreters bring Pickering Museum Village to life. Learn about the daily life of Pickering Township’s early settlers during the 1800s as you journey
through authentic buildings, including a blacksmith
shop, woodworking shop, town hall and chapel. Visit
an 1840s stone jail, settler’s log cabin, Victorian brick
house and more at Beaver River Museum.
Make a stop at Leaskdale Manse, the beloved
homestead of Lucy Maud Montgomery from
1911 to 1926. L.M. Montgomery, renowned author of Anne of Green Gables, wrote 11 of her
22 books while living in this remarkable home.
Explore the Thomas Foster Memorial, a temple
inspired by the Taj Mahal. Built in 1936 by the former mayor of Toronto, this structure is a beautiful
example of Byzantine architecture.
The Canadian Automotive Museum showcases
more than 65 cars of various makes from 1898
to 1981. Take a leisurely journey on the York-Durham Heritage Railway through the scenic countryside of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Uxbridge
Historical Centre features permanent displays on
Lucy Maud Montgomery, pianist Glenn Gould
and artist David Milne.
Another must-see destination for horticulturists is
the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, which currently has the largest collection of contemporary
peonies in North America, and hosts the annual
Peony Festival in June, where 400 different types
of peonies are on display.
THEATRE AND ARTS
For a taste of Durham’s creative talents, enjoy
entertaining evenings in a rustic dairy barn at Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre in Pickering. Oshawa’s Little Theatre, Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873,
the historic Beaverton Town Hall and Class Act
Dinner Theatre and Centennial Building – both located in Whitby – are among the many beautiful
settings for musical and dramatic presentations.
Ontario Philharmonic, founded more than 50
years ago, promises dazzling performances every season with a repertoire ranging from Mozart
to contemporary pop. The Oshawa and District
Council for the Arts, The Durham West Arts Centre and The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region are
all integral parts of the local creative community.
GARDEN DESTINATIONS
Several museums and galleries feature horticultural or pictorial displays about gardening from
pre-settlement times through the early 20th century. Step back in time with the displays at Bowmanville Museum and the Oshawa Community
Museum & Archives, which is comprised of four
buildings and tells the story of Oshawa from the
first native settlements to the present day.
Restored historic venues are the perfect location to
take in theatrical and musical performances. The Regent Theatre in Oshawa, as well as the St. Francis
Centre for Community, Arts and Culture in Ajax, combined boast more than 220 years of heritage and provide premier venues for art, culture and celebration.
At Scugog Shores Historical Museum Village and
Archives, period gardens from early settlement
through the late Victorian era enhance the stately
museum buildings. The Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands feature native wild plants and pre-set-
ATTRACTIONS
Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm is home to more than
40 species of friendly domestic and exotic animals.
Bowmanville Zoological Park, Canada’s oldest private zoo, features 42 acres of natural parkland and
Open Year Round
Sunday - Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
An Auto Baron’s Home of
Innovation and Inspiration
~ Group & School Tours Available
~ Special Events & Changing Displays
~ Archives
~ Children’s Programs
~ Gift Shop
270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa 905-433-4311
www.parkwoodestate.com
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tlement plants. Parkwood, The R.S. McLaughlin
Estate, in Oshawa hosts 12 acres of lush gardens, perfect for a sunny afternoon stroll or as a
backdrop for special occasion photographs.
1450 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa (Lakeview Park) ~905.436.7624~
www.oshawamuseum.org ~ [email protected]
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more than 300 exotic creatures. It is the source of many movie star animals, including Bongo the Lion, who roared his way into Hollywood movies like George
of the Jungle. Rare collections of species from the cat family await you at Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary in Scugog and Jungle Cat World in Orono.
Just north of Whitby, Brooklin holds the annual Brooklin Spring Fair which
has remained a hallmark of summer fun in Durham for more than100 years.
Play for a prize along the midway, climb aboard a spinning spaceship or
experience a live demolition derby and see what all of the buzz is about.
Hop aboard Scugog Island Cruises and learn about local history on a themed
tour, or unwind on the sunset jazz and dinner cruises. No matter what your game,
there’s something for everyone at the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino in Port
Perry. Spend some time at one of 60 gaming tables or 545 slot machines. Try
your luck at Durham Region’s newest gaming facility, the Slots at Ajax Downs.
Uxbridge and Port Perry host the Annual Highlands of Durham Games each
summer. Oshawa Folk Arts Council’s annual Waterfront Festival and Fiesta
celebrations add to Oshawa’s cultural kaleidoscope.
SHOPPING AND MARKETS
From beautiful shopping malls like the Oshawa Centre and Pickering Town
Centre to historic downtowns and unique markets, Durham Region is a
shopper’s delight. The Courtice Flea Market and the Pickering Markets and
Trade Centre feature a huge selection of vendors, including farmers’ markets, antiques, collectibles, clothing, jewelry and more. Enjoy an eclectic mix
of boutiques, stores and cafés in the historic downtowns of Port Perry and
Bowmanville. Country stores throughout the region are also sure to delight.
SPORTS
Durham Region has plenty to offer for the avid sports fan, whatever his or her
interest may be. Whether you prefer OHL hockey, professional road racing,
or horse racing, Durham boasts state-of-the-art facilities providing top-notch
quality experiences guaranteed to entertain and enthrall.
Downtown Oshawa’s General Motors Centre (GMC) is home to the Ontario
Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals, as well as the newly-coined Oshawa
Power of the National Basketball League of Canada. The 5,500-seat venue
also plays host to the Canadian Lacrosse League and many musical acts
touring through Durham.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, located north of Bowmanville, is a worldrenowned multi-track facility stretching 750 acres that hosts weekly stock
car racing, major North American championships like Canadian NASCAR
and Grand Prix events, kart racing and driver training programs.
Ajax Downs features Ontario’s finest race track for live quarter-horse racing,
which is rapidly growing in popularity. Put your luck to the test while betting
on some of the fastest equine athletes in the world.
WINERIES, ORCHARDS AND SAVOUR DURHAM
With award-winning wineries right on your doorstep, you can look forward to
tasting some distinct wines or sparkling beverages. Ocala Orchards Farm Winery in Port Perry is housed in a turn-of-the-century board and beam dairy barn.
Visit Archibald’s Estate Winery in Bowmanville and enjoy a round of golf among
the apple trees of the Cider House Golf Course, operated by Archibald.
Durham Region is actively developing itself as a top culinary tourism destination
in Ontario. Renowned for its pleasant mix of rural charm and urban sophistication,
Durham Region offers a variety of equally unique culinary tourism experiences.
The Savour Durham program consists of local restaurants and farmers who
partner and feature local foods on their menus. The program encourages
restaurants to purchase and serve products produced in Durham, and
strives to promote, with a variety of promotional vehicles, restaurants that
serve high-quality local food. Annually, Savour the Season takes over Durham Region’s restaurants with fixed price menus featuring local foods, and
has developed into an extended 12-day event due to its popularity.
TRAILS
Durham Region offers over 350 kilometres of recreational trails that intertwine
throughout the community. From waterfront trails to the rolling hills of the Oak
Ridges Moraine, Durham abounds with wonderful spaces to walk, jog, hike
and bike, cross-country ski, snowshoe and in-line skate. Explore the wetlands, woodlands and parks along the natural trails and reconnect with nature.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Rev up your engines for Autofest in Oshawa. The annual event is the largest
of its kind in Canada and features customs, steel rods, street machines,
antiques and restored vehicles.
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The annual Brock’s Big Bite festival hosted in Beaverton, offers local food,
entertainment and art shows. Discover the Cannington Dog Sled Races and
Winter Festival will and watch as dozens of dog sled teams from all across
North America compete in one of the best events of its kind in Canada.
Ajax’s Winterfest is a great way to turn up the heat on your winter fun, with
plenty of family-friendly attractions including a live DJ, horse-drawn wagon
rides, delicious food and beverages, face painting, and inflatable rides.
Downtown Bowmanville hosts a variety of seasonal street festivals, including Maple Festival and All That Jazz, Summerfest and Applefest. Meander
through the historic downtown’s many boutique shops, while enjoying local
food and listening to live music.
From fairs for all seasons, and dog sled races to maple syrup, sports and
art festivals, there’s always something to look forward to in Durham Region,
and always so many ways to keep you entertained.
For more information on the unique attractions and destinations awaiting your
discovery in Durham Region, including a calendar of events, visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1.800.413.0017. Join Durham Tourism’s e-newsletter
to be among the first to know about events and attractions in Durham Region.
SHOPPING MALLS
Oshawa Centre features over 200 stores and services and is one of the
largest indoor malls in Canada. With direct access off of Hwy. 401 at Stevenson Road, it’s the preferred shopping destination in the area. Shoppers
flock regularly to the centre for marquee tenants such as Lululemon Athletica, Town Shoes, GUESS, H&M, Jack & Jones and the largest Boathouse
in Canada. Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret PINK and Sephora are slated
to open in the fall of 2012.
Oshawa Centre is a proud member of the community and has a strong partnership with United Way at the Customer Service booth, which offers such
services as Durham Transit bus tickets, event tickets for the General Motors
Centre, and city garbage bag tags. Oshawa Centre is also home to a historic
Farmers’ Market that runs every Friday from May to October. Don’t know what
to get that “hard-to-buy-for” person? OC gift cards are the one gift that looks
fabulous on everyone and are available in denominations of $5 to $500.
Pickering Town Centre is celebrating 40 years and has grown into a large regional shopping centre that welcomes over 10 million guests each year. The
addition of several new retailers, including Coach, Yankee Candle, Laura,
Danier Leather and Pandora, has helped make the mall the most popular
shopping destination in the region. Pickering Town Centre makes visiting
the facility an enjoyable experience by hosting unique and entertaining family events and promotions, including a new outdoor Farmers’ Market open
every Tuesday from June to October.
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Hitting the Links
IN DURHAM
TIPS FOR GOLFERS
The warmer weather has golfers everywhere pining to hit the green. But avid golfers who
With so many golf courses to choose from, Durham
Region is a golfer’s delight. Whether you’re an
occasional duffer or an avid golfer passionate
about your game, you’ll find scenic, player-friendly
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want to make the most of the season should follow these simple tips that will not only improve your golf score but, most importantly, will help to keep you injury-free.
1.
When lifting your golf bag, bend your knees and lift using your legs, not your back.
2.
Always warm up with a few minutes of aerobic activity, such as brisk walking.
3.
Stretch the muscles in your back, abdomen, legs and shoulders before your game.
4.
Use clubs that are the correct length so you don’t have to bend or overextend your back.
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Wear soft spikes on your shoes for greater cushioning and shock absorption.
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longer an injury is allowed to linger, the more difficult and lengthy the healing process can be.
Doctors of chiropractic are primary care practitioners and experts in the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal
problems. They provide drug-free, hands-on treatment that targets the source of pain and can prescribe
therapeutic exercises. For more information on chiropractic care, visit the Ontario Chiropractic Association
Lakeridge Rd., 2 miles North of Hwy 7,
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Buying a
HOME
KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR NEW HOME PURCHASE
Home buying should be an exciting and enjoyable experience. It is also a
legal transaction that involves a series of steps and a number of companies
and service professionals. Keeping a record of the transaction from beginning to end will help to ensure that everything moves along smoothly and
nothing falls through the cracks.
Buying a home is based on promises and agreements, which all need to be
documented. As a homebuyer, you should have a copy of every document
that is part of the transaction. These documents may include all or some
of the following:
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The certificate should include such details as the maximum amount
you can borrow, the interest rate you will be charged and the length of
time the rate is guaranteed for. You also want to know how to proceed
once you have signed the contract with the builder.
The contract with your homebuilder. Always get a written contract setting out the agreement between you and your homebuilder.
The contract should cover exactly what you are getting, in detail;
where and when; and price and payment milestones.
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Fulfillment of contract conditions. The contract may contain
conditions that have to be met within a certain time limit before you
have a firm deal – mortgage financing or the sale of your existing
home are the most common ones. Both you and your lawyer should
get copies of any documentation related to the fulfillment of the conditions, and a copy should be forwarded immediately to your builder.
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Change orders and contract amendments. It is not uncommon
to fine-tune some of the details or finishing touches on a home in
progress. Homebuilders use change orders to keep track of any deviations from the original contract and will give you a copy for your file.
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Proof of third-party warranty. Professional homebuilders are registered with a new home warranty program in their province and will
enroll your home in the program when you have a firm deal. Once your
home is built, and you and your builder have conducted a satisfactory
pre-occupation inspection together, the enrollment of the home will
be finalized and you will receive a certificate from the program.
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Estimates from your insurance company, movers, lawyer
and others. The more you know about the final costs of the entire transaction, the better you can budget. Get written, detailed
estimates whenever possible. How much will it cost to insure your
new home? How many people, how many hours are included in the
mover’s estimate? What are the closing costs, including legal fees,
disbursements, land transfer tax and registration costs? What other
items must be dealt with on closing day?
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of ownership of your new home. The mortgage document spells out
the details of your financing arrangements with your lender. You will
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Finally, it makes good sense to keep track of conversations, meetings and
correspondence between you, the new homebuilder and everyone else
involved in the transaction. Note down discussions and decisions. And
don’t ever hesitate to ask questions of your builder or air any concerns
you may have. Professional homebuilders have been through the process
many times and are ready to offer their assistance and experience.
Article courtesy of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. Visit the Canadian Home Builders’ Association at www.chba.ca for other tips on purchasing a new home and renovating a home.
DURHAM HOMEBUILDERS
Durham is home to such reputable new home builders as Tribute Communities, and Veltri and Son Limited.
Building a team of
PROFESSIONALS
Because purchasing a home is probably the biggest
investment you will ever make, you’ll definitely want a
team of professionals working with you throughout the
process. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
recommends your team includes the following:
THE REAL ESTATE AGENT
No one will play a more important role in helping you find a home than your
real estate agent. Your real estate agent’s job is to:
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s Negotiate on your behalf to help you get the best possible deal.
s Provide you with important information about the community, help you
arrange and coordinate a home inspection and essentially save you
time, trouble and money.
When the time comes to select a real estate agent, don’t be afraid to ask questions
— especially about any possible service charges. Vendors normally pay a commission to the agent but some agents charge buyers a fee for their services. A Checklist for Evaluating Real Estate Agents is available at www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca.
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THE LENDER OR MORTGAGE BROKER
If you haven’t already gone through the mortgage pre-qualification process,
you will need to find a good lender to assist you during the purchasing
process and for as long as you have your mortgage.
Remember that many different institutions lend money for mortgages, such as
banks, trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, pension funds, insurance companies and finance companies. It’s a good idea to shop around
and speak with more than one lender because terms and options will vary.
Some people find it helpful to use a mortgage broker. Mortgage brokers
don’t work for any specific lending institution. Their role is to find the lender
with the terms and rates that will best suit the buyer.
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THE LAWYER/NOTARY
THE APPRAISER
You need a lawyer to protect your legal interests, such as ensuring the property
you are thinking of buying does not have any building or statutory liens or charges or work or clean-up orders associated with it. He or she will review all contracts before you sign them, especially the Offer (or Agreement) to Purchase.
Having an independent appraisal done on a property before you make an offer
is a good idea. It will tell you what the property is worth and help ensure that you
are not paying too much. Your lender can also ask for a recognized appraisal in
order to complete a mortgage loan.
Having a lawyer/notary involved in the process will give you peace of mind and
ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Law associations can refer you
to lawyers who specialize in real estate law.
Lawyer/notary fees depend on the complexity of the transaction and their experience. For instance, if you are buying a condominium, you will want a lawyer/
notary experienced in condominium transactions.
The appraisal should include an unbiased assessment of the property’s physical and functional characteristics, an analysis of recent comparable sales and
an assessment of current market conditions affecting the property.
THE HOME INSPECTOR
You should consider having any home you are thinking of buying — whether it
is a resale home or a brand new home — inspected by a knowledgeable and
professional inspector.
THE LAND SURVEYOR
If the seller does not have a Survey or Certificate of Location, you will probably need
to get one for your mortgage application. If the Survey in the seller’s possession is
older than five years, it will probably need to be updated. Remember that you must
have permission from the property owner before hiring a surveyor to go onto the
property. Ask your real estate agent to help co-ordinate this with the owner.
THE BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
An inspection by a home inspector is a visual inspection. The home inspector’s
role is to inform you about the property’s condition. The home inspector will tell
you if something is not functioning properly, needs to be changed or is unsafe.
You will also be informed of repairs that need to be made and maybe even
where there may have been problems in the past.
If you are buying a newly constructed home, you will have to hire a builder or
contractor. If the house you are buying needs renovations, you may also require
a builder or contractor … Make sure your contract is as specific as possible
about construction details, right down to the brand name or model number of
any finishes. Make sure that you initial any changes to your contract.
THE INSURANCE BROKER
An insurance broker can help you with your insurance needs, including property
insurance and mortgage life insurance. Lenders insist on property insurance because your property is their security for your loan. Property insurance covers the
replacement cost of your home, so premiums may vary depending on its value.
Your lender may also suggest that you buy mortgage life insurance. Mortgage life insurance provides coverage for your family if you die before your
mortgage is paid off. This type of insurance is often available through your
lender, who then simply adds the premium to your regular mortgage payments. However, you may want to compare rates between both an insurance
broker and your lender.
Be careful not to confuse property or life insurance with mortgage loan insurance, which may be required for high-ratio mortgages.
For more detailed information, helpful checklists and tips on other important
steps to buying a home, visit www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca.
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Making the best of your
MOVING DAY
Much of the stress that comes with moving can be relieved by hiring the right people to do the job, Industry Canada reminds. When choosing a moving company, it encourages you to do some research before making a selection, and to ask your family and friends for the names
of companies they recommend.
It’s also useful to call organizations such as the Better Business Bureau for a list of suggested movers. You may want to find out if the mover is
a member of an association of movers or a certified reputable mover program. The following are
among helpful tips included in the Consumer Checklist for Choosing a Moving Company from
the Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada:
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s Be ready when the movers arrive. Have everything ready to go, as you will be charged an hourly
rate for the time the movers wait.
s Make sure both your origin and destination locations are ready. If you’re moving to an apartment,
book the elevator in the apartment building and notify your landlord or building manager of the
arrival time of your movers. Arrange for street parking if needed.
s For long distance moves, the Good Practice Guidelines for Canadian Movers stipulate that all
items must be tagged and listed by the mover and a copy of the inventory supplied to you for your
records. Be sure to keep a copy of this inventory. When you arrive at your new destination, check
off each piece, and note any changes to the inventory prior to signing it. Otherwise, your mover
may decline your claim for lost or damaged items.
s For a local move, you should make an inventory of goods to be moved and supervise the loading and
unloading or arrange for someone else to supervise. If goods are damaged or lost, make sure it’s noted
on the inventory, and notify the mover quickly. Normally, claims must be made within 30 days for local
moves and within 60 days for long distance moves.
s When the loading has been completed, do a walk-through of your premises to ensure that everything has been loaded and nothing is left in closets, behind doors, in attics or garages.
s Take any personal, important documents with you. Back up your computer data and take the data
and the computer with you.
s Take all of your valuables (e.g. jewellery, prescriptions, artwork) with
you, and make special arrangements for perishables (e.g. food, plants)
that may be affected by heat or cold. Make appropriate arrangements
for your pets.
s When the unloading has been completed, do a walk-through of your premises and all hallways and pathways into your premises as well as the moving vehicle to ensure that everything has been unloaded.
Visit Industry Canada at www.ic.gc.ca to view the complete Consumer Checklist for Choosing a Moving Company and other helpful
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Hotels and
ACCOMMODATIONS
With a full range of full-service hotels and business meeting centres, travellers will find a welcoming place to rest in Durham Region – whether
they’re looking for accommodations while preparing for a move here, enjoying the area’s many tourist attractions and festivals, or touring local
postsecondary institutions.
From hotels and motels to inns and executive suites, accommodations are conveniently located close to major highways, shopping, attractions
and restaurants. With conveniences that include pools, patios, daily papers and data ports, they’re well prepared to meet your needs and provide
a home away from home.
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log cabin or garden setting. From casual to fine dining, Durham’s many restaurants serve welcome hospitality, whether you’re enjoying a leisurely
meal or grabbing a quick bite on the go.
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The provincial government has taken steps designed to protect vulnerable seniors living in retirement homes and ensure families have peace of mind
that their loved ones are able to live with dignity and respect.
Beginning this past spring, the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority requires all retirement homes to apply for a licence in order to operate in Ontario. Greater protections for seniors will include:
s A Residents’ Bill of Rights, which must be posted in every licensed retirement home
s Retirement home operators’ duty to protect residents from abuse and neglect
s Staff training on abuse, fire prevention and safety and whistle blowing protections.
About 40,000 Ontario seniors choose to live and obtain care in an estimated 700 retirement homes,
the provincial government reports. The Retirement Homes Act is the first legislation in Ontario’s history
to provide strong protections for seniors choosing to live in retirement homes. The Retirement Homes
Regulatory Authority was established under the Retirement Homes Act to administer the legislation
and regulations.
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For information about culture, recreation and social activities in your community, check with local community and seniors’ centres, community information centres, cultural centres, places of worship, local
department of Parks and Recreation and service clubs in your area listed in the White Pages of your telephone book, or the community listings in your local newspaper, says the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat.
Durham Region offers countless opportunities to enjoy your retirement, and is home to businesses and
organized designed to meet your evolving needs, including:
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ACCESSIBILITY,
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Serving as a peer mentor with the Canadian National Institute for the
Blind (CNIB) to help others also living with vision loss see beyond their
impairment is among Allan Angus’s proudest accomplishments. Not only
does his work challenge misconceptions about what it means to be blind
or partially sighted, it’s about helping others enjoy greater independence.
It’s a road the Oshawa resident has himself navigated as a progressive
eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (better known as ‘tunnel vision’)
claimed his vision. “My kids were teenagers when I lost my sight and I decided to embrace my impairment – to do whatever I can and be active,”
says the father of two and grandfather of two.
Mr. Angus worked in automotive purchasing and has since gone on to
complete a sociology degree at Trent University in Oshawa. He hopes to
eventually pursue a master’s degree in social work and would like to work
in human resources.
Mr. Angus is an active volunteer and advocate. After receiving mobility
instruction from CNIB, he decided to give back, lending a helping hand
at a CNIB event called Technology at Work that showcased how technology can remove barriers to employment for people who are blind, visually
impaired or deaf-blind.
When the Regional Municipality of Durham called on CNIB to help conduct a pedestrian signals evaluation, Mr. Angus again stepped up to the
plate and is proud that the Region is now home to 35 accessible pedestrian signals, with more on the way.
He serves on the Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee and is an alternate member on its Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council. He also serves on accessibility working groups at Durham College
and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, helped develop the
Ajax Diversity and Community Engagement Plan and is a member of the
Elections Ontario accessibility advisory committee.
“To me, it’s both physical and attitudinal,” Mr. Angus says of what makes
an accessible community. “The physical for the most part is about things
like ramps and transportation. When it comes to attitudes, we still have
a way to go but our society is much more open and accepting than ever
before … We have come a long way, even over the past decade. That’s
especially important as our population ages, because disability knows no
class, race or gender.”
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Mr. Angus credits accessibility in the community with allowing him to be
independent and successful. “The use of computer software allows me to
communicate easily with others, to participate in the community and to learn
at school,” he says. “Durham Transit allows people from all communities
to access business, academic, recreation and a variety of social activities.”
Mr. Angus is among Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee’s
Annual Accessibility Award recipients, which include businesses and/or services that have proven successful at the removal or prevention of barriers
for people with disabilities. “The awards program is a reflection of how the
Region has grown,” says Accessibility Coordinator Tracey Tyner Cavanagh.
About 70,000 individuals in Durham live with some form of disability or
functional limitation, whether it be physical; sensory (such as hearing,
speech, touch or vision); cognitive (such as intellectual, mental health or
learning); or others, including accidents, illnesses or diseases (such as
asthma, diabetes, cancer or stroke).
The Accessibility Advisory Committee was established in 2002 in an effort to ensure Regional programs and services are delivered in a way
that preserves the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
Its primary role is to review and provide input on accessibility planning,
including the review of facility site plans.
“Our local immigration council includes accessibility, which is unique to
municipalities and lets people know that it’s important in our region,” Ms.
Cavanagh says. “When we think about accessibility, it really means full
participation in daily living for everyone. That includes designing facilities,
businesses and services without restrictions or barriers for persons with
disabilities. It’s about being an inclusive community.”
PERSONAL CARE & SUPPORT
For many people, in-home care and support provides comfort and security when ill or recovering from an illness, or living with a chronic illness
or disability. It offers individualized care tailored to your unique needs, allowing you to enjoy freedom and support and perhaps even to postpone
nursing home care.
Durham Region is home to such well-respected personal care and support providers as:
Bayshore Home Health
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington
DHS Health Care Service
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While businesses and services must meet legal obligations regarding accessibility, being an inclusive community is about much more than that.
“It’s about understanding who our customers are and when we do that, it’s
better for a business’s bottom line; it’s better for people; it’s better for community,” Ms. Cavanagh reminds. “We know our aging population is going
to be quite significant in 20 years and want to ensure people can get out
and attend to their needs, and participate and engage in their community.”
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HEALTHCARE
LAKERIDGE HEALTH
Lakeridge Health is one of the largest community hospitals in Ontario with 1,600
people coming through its doors every day. With four hospital sites and three
Emergency Rooms, Lakeridge Health serves a diverse population. Its dedicated team of health care professionals give their all every day to keep improving
the quality of care delivered, drive down wait times, and improve results.
Durham Region families rely on Lakeridge Health’s many services, including a leading regional cancer centre, diabetes management, dialysis, adult and children’s mental health services and a newly-renovated
Women’s and Children’s program.
With more than 4,000 doctors, nurses and other health care professionals on staff and nearly 1,200 volunteers, Lakeridge Health is developing a
reputation as a quality leader and innovator.
Its recently opened Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network
(LHEARN) is attracting new research talent and this year is becoming a sat-
ellite campus for the Queen’s University Family Medicine Program. Its Whitby
site is a national leader in adopting a nurse-practitioner led model of care.
Lakeridge Health’s Strategic Plan outlines its resolve to become Ontario’s
safest hospital and safest hospital workplace, and to always deliver Excellence – every moment, every day. For more information about Lakeridge Health, visit www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca.
ROUGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) thanks the community for supporting
its hospital, which has grown to meet the demands of the growing communities of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby.
RVHS is an excellent acute care community hospital with many programs,
including 24/7/365 Emergency, Maternal-Newborn, Regional Cardiac
Care, Surgery, Mental Health and more. RVHS consists of several health
sites, including the hospital campuses at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
at 580 Harwood Ave. in Ajax and Rouge Valley Centenary at 2867 Ellesmere Rd. in Toronto.
The new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner installed in September 2011 and the redevelopment of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
(RVAP) hospital campus, completed in February 2011, has added 70,000
square feet of new space, plus 70,000 square feet in renovations.
“Helping people connect to move foward”
The new RVAP emergency department includes a trauma room and a decontamination room. The expanded ambulatory care unit is home to 10 outpatient clinics and accommodates outpatient procedures, pre-admit visits
and medical day care. In addition to the increased space, the RVAP hospital
campus features new equipment, including diagnostic imaging technology:
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TRCP is a 20-bed patient unit funded by the Central East Local Health
Integration Network. It’s located at the RVAP hospital campus. This supportive environment is fitted with resources and equipment to allow patients to move around and begin doing activities they would normally do
as they get better — such as getting out of bed, getting dressed and becoming more independent. The TRCP helps mainly senior patients return
to their lives in good health.
For more information about Rouge Valley Health System, visit www.rougevalley.ca, as well as Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot and YouTube.
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All of this helps improve services to patients. For example, staff can now
get ultrasound pictures, take a biopsy if needed and have consultative
services within 24 hours.
An expanded laboratory features a waiting room for clinic patients, a phlebotomy (drawing of blood) room and office space for clerks; a specimen
processing room; and a pneumatic tube system that can transport samples between the lab and emergency department and the operating room.
The core lab is comprised of hematology (a branch of medicine that deals
with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs), chemistry and
transfusion medicine. The histology (study of cells and tissues) and pathology (study of diseases) area is in one enclosed space, with separate
sections for receiving surgical specimens, a storage area, a processor
room and a large working area for the technologists.
Another highlight of the hospital expansion is the new 2,000 square-foot
Harwood Bistro cafeteria for patients, visitors, staff, doctors and volunteers.
The $94.5 million redevelopment project represents the largest single investment by the provincial government and RVHS since it was created in 1998.
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Education in
DURHAM
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Oshawa campus houses the Campus Library; Integrated Manufacturing Centre; Centre for Integrated Justice Studies; biotechnology and
nursing labs; the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre; and a stateof-the-art Student Services building.
DURHAM COLLEGE
With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and learning sites in Pickering
and Uxbridge, the student experience comes first at Durham College.
Beginning with its first graduating class of 53 students in 1969 to the
more than 58,000 graduates it now proudly calls its alumni, the college
ensures students receive the best possible education and gain the most
up-to-date skills during their time on campus.
More than 30,000 students study at Durham College each year, securing
their futures through a variety of full- and part-time, apprenticeship, continuing education and career development programs. In addition, numerous
diploma-to-degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs are offered.
A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING.
The Whitby campus is nearing the end of a three-phase construction
project that, when complete, will see $44 million invested in an expanded
post-secondary presence in Durham Region. Phase 1, designed to train
students in renewable energy, opened in December 2009. It offers rooftop solar panels; wind turbines; geothermal technology systems; stateof-the art classrooms and labs; and The Incubator, which supports innovators and inventors in prototyping and testing new products.
Phase 2 opened in May 2011 and features new labs, classrooms and
boardrooms, as well as residential labs that demonstrate the many
changes happening in the construction and building trades.
Construction on Phase 3, the new Centre for Food, began in December 2011.
Designed to accommodate approximately 900 additional students studying in
culinary, hospitality, tourism, agricultural and horticultural programs, it will provide students with access to a full-service, green-certified teaching restaurant
and lounge; demonstration theatre; public-viewing kitchens; biomass-heated
greenhouses; and labs, classrooms and meeting spaces.
The Pickering Learning Site, in conjunction with Centennial College, offers
a collaborative learning centre that meet the needs of students looking to
further their credentials in an environment focused on mature, professional
learners. The Uxbridge Learning Site offers continuing education programming, employment services and introductory-level college programming.
The college also offers Community Employment Services in Oshawa,
Bowmanville, Port Perry, Uxbridge and Port Hope that provide a variety
of services and information and put employers in touch with individuals
seeking employment.
For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca.
TRENT UNIVERSITY OSHAWA THORNTON ROAD CAMPUS
Trent University Oshawa is a stimulating community of individuals of all
ages and backgrounds engaged in intellectual enquiry and the acquisition
of critical skills necessary for today’s complex world of work. Students
connect with faculty committed to academic excellence and success of
the individual student.
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Top students connect with award-winning faculty like Dr. Robert Wright,
professor of History and author of five books including two national
bestsellers -Our Man in Tehran: Ken Taylor and the Iran Hostage Crisis (2010) and Three Nights in Havana: Pierre Trudeau, Fidel Castro and
the Cold War World (2007).
Trent students in Oshawa can choose from degree options including the
Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in Anthropology, English Literature, History, Psychology and Sociology. Strong academic programming is enhanced by such student services
as skills advising, career counseling, and health and wellness education.
cludes Level II membership to all City of Oshawa recreation facilities, including the newly-renovated Civic Recreation Complex located next door,
the Legends Centre and the South Oshawa Community Centre.
Collaborations with UOIT and Durham College provide flexible pathways
for students to pursue and achieve their postsecondary education goals.
Trent University Oshawa is a vibrant place to pursue a postsecondary education in Durham Region and is conveniently located just north of Hwy.
401, close to Go Transit and downtown Oshawa.
For more information, visit www.trentu.ca/oshawa.
UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) first opened its
doors to 947 students on September 4, 2003 and has since grown to
more than 8,400 students enrolled in a diverse array of 43 undergraduate
and 27 graduate programs.
To complement their degrees, students may also choose from a range
of exciting courses available at the Oshawa campus in ancient history
and classics, biology, computer studies, Canadian studies, cultural studies, economics, environmental science, geography, Indigenous studies,
international development studies, math, modern languages, philosophy,
politics and women’s studies.
Providing more than $5 million each year to its students, Trent invests the
most in scholarship funding per capita of any university in its category
nationwide. Trent University Oshawa students may benefit from a generous gift bequest focused on mature students in need of financial support.
Contemporary, modern facilities include a full-service on-site Wi-Fi library,
newly-outfitted labs, classrooms, seminar rooms, lecture halls and a student commons area. Trent University Oshawa full- or part-time tuition in-
Students at UOIT benefit from a technology-enriched learning environment while studying in career-focused programs, some of which are
unique in Ontario and Canada. They graduate with the real-world skills
needed to lead and succeed in the 21st-century workplace. Diploma-todegree bridge programs are also offered, providing numerous opportunities to apply college credits toward a university degree.
Among other academic and research pursuits, being clean and green
is at the core of UOIT’s endeavours. The university offers relevant and
sustainable energy science and engineering programs, including courses
in wind, solar, hydrogen, hydraulic, geothermal, natural gas and nuclear
energy. UOIT’s commitment to research excellence and innovation has
resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including six prestigious Canada Research Chairs, with another three in development, and
six industrial research chairs.
UOIT’s buildings set it apart. Designers incorporated a number of advanced environmental features into the buildings at the north Oshawa location, including green roofs, coated windows and a geothermal heating
and cooling system. Other state-of-the-art facilities include the General
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Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), the Energy
Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC) and the Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL).
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ACE is the first commercial research, development and innovation centre
of its kind in Canada, and the ERC serves as the premier training ground
for future energy scientists and nuclear engineers while fostering research
in the development of clean and green energy and technology. CERL is
used to conduct groundbreaking research on hydrogen production, heat
engines and nanotechnology.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
UOIT also has a significant presence in downtown Oshawa. Students
and staff attend class and work in downtown Oshawa. UOIT’s footprint
includes Bordessa Hall at 55 Bond St. E., 11 Simcoe St. N., 2 Simcoe St.
S., 61 Charles St., and the Regent Theatre at 50 King St. E.
Outside the classroom, students enjoy a stimulating campus life experience that includes dozens
of student clubs, cultural and
community events, recreational opportunities and a growing
varsity athletics program that
includes curling, dance, golf,
hockey, rowing, soccer, tennis,
soccer and women’s lacrosse.
Durham Region is also home to variety of private and independent schools.
Trinity College School (TCS) is a co-educational, independent boarding/
day school located on 100 acres of rolling countryside in picturesque Port
Hope. The Senior School, Grades 9 through 12, includes approximately
450 students, approximately 60 per cent of whom are boarders. The Junior School includes 100 day students from Grades 5 to Grade 8. Established in 1865, TCS is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected educational institutions. The school places a balanced emphasis on academics,
service learning, athletics and the arts – as both a long-held TCS tradition
and a rethought, reinvigorated approach to 21st century education.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS
There are six provincially-funded school systems in Durham Region:
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for many reasons: small classroom size, excellent facilities, supportive teachers,
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Town of
AJAX
A welcoming, caring and
supportive community
Nonprofit and voluntary organizations, often referred to as the Human
Services Sector are an integral part of Canadian life, and work diligently
to address the needs of the communities they serve.
According to the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations,
these organizations are the cornerstones of our communities, empowering citizens to actively address the changing needs of their communities.
Human Service organizations operate in a broad range of areas, often
working locally to provide public benefits. In Ajax, these organizations include the Ajax-Pickering Rouge Valley Hospital, Community Development
Council Durham (CDCD), Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, cultural, faith
and gender organizations, and a variety of sport-related groups.
CARING
Established in 1954, the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital has
evolved into a modern 327,600-square-foot health centre, complete with
state-of-the-art equipment and skilled medical staff. From 2010 to 2011,
its medical teams came to the aid of 53,297 emergency room patients,
surgeons completed 6,603 procedures, and obstetricians delivered
1,456 of the town’s newest residents.
With a $300-million annual budget and 822 employees, the hospital is a
leading employer in its own right, but that only begins to describe its role
in the local economy. Recent investments will help to ensure the hospital
continues to attract leading medical specialists for years to come.
WELCOMING
CDCD administers and supports local community development and social research initiatives. With a focus on social justice, they work in cooperation with communities to identify and address local issues, needs and
concerns. CDCD operates one of the Greater Toronto Area’s “Welcome
Centres” for new Canadians. Since September 2011, the Ajax Welcome
Centre has served over 5,400 residents. Of those 1,700 are utilizing ongoing services and 2,140 clients have accessed language services. The
centre is conveniently located in a designated employment and residential intensification area near the Westney GO Train Station.
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SUPPORTIVE
The Ajax Business Network offers an inclusive collection of information,
resources, networking and entrepreneurial support to the nearly 2,000
businesses in Ajax. Administered through the Town’s Economic Development office, the Ajax Business Network is a resident’s resource for
connecting to the business community for products, and services, or to
start a new business.
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is the voice of the business community in Ajax and Pickering. Established in 1955, the 600+ members
represent an array of business sectors ranging from non-profit organizations and service industry to manufacturers and distributors. The group’s
advocacy and policy initiatives focus on issues relating to economic development, healthcare, education, transportation issues, community and
social development, environment and energy.
With more than 200 local organizations focused on health and human
services, the Town of Ajax is proud to provide a welcoming, caring and
supportive environment for residents, visitors and businesses. To learn
more, visit www.ajaxfirstforbusiness.ca.
City of
OSHAWA
A national leader in
economic growth
Oshawa continues to make headlines as a growing, thriving city. Oshawa’s economic growth is poised to rise by 3.3 per cent this year, the
Conference Board of Canada predicts. That places the city second just
behind Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo for the highest predicted percentage increase among major Canadian cities – an increase that’s above
both national and provincial averages.
Oshawa has landed exciting opportunities that contribute to its strong
economy. Major developments such as the Costco retail warehouse store
and fuel bar in downtown Oshawa, a Sport Check in north Oshawa, and
a new medical building at the Oshawa Clinic’s Taunton Road location
have contributed to record-setting development activity. Also planned for
Oshawa are two new schools and a new Canada Post distribution centre.
Travelling in and around Oshawa is made easy via Hwy. 401. In addition
to the city’s four Hwy. 401 interchanges, work has begun on the Hwy. 407
East Extension that will extend the highway to Harmony Road in Oshawa
by 2015. This valuable transportation network will eventually extend to
Hwy. 35/115 in Clarington upon its completion in 2020.
VIA Rail provides leisure travel connections across the country and also
serves business travellers with commuter service to Toronto, Ottawa and
Montreal. GO Transit offers numerous daily GO bus and GO train trips to
Toronto and a multitude of destinations, and plans to extend its train service with new stations planned for the city. Durham Region Transit (DRT)
offers the “One Fare Anywhere in Durham Region” ticket.
More than 15,000 college and university students learn in Oshawa, making the city an academic destination. New is the Queen’s University School
of Family Medicine residency program at the Lakeridge Health Education
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and Research Network (LHEARN) Centre. Durham College, which has
over 40 years of history in Oshawa, continues to pursue research and
innovation and form new partnerships. Early this year, the college signed
four new memorandums of understanding with academic institutions in
China. Trent University continues to thrive in its new Oshawa campus.
Trent’s target enrolment growth at its Oshawa campus is 2,500 in coming
years, opening to the door to possible expansion.
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), which celebrates
its 10th anniversary this year, has grown to more than 8,400 undergraduate
and graduate students enrolled in a diverse array of 43 undergraduate and
27 graduate programs. The vibrant campus has expanded to include several
state-of-the-art buildings at the north Oshawa location, including the General
Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), and a Downtown
Oshawa campus with students and faculty occupying five buildings there.
Located in the heart of downtown, and adjacent to UOIT’s Alger Press building, is the General Motors Centre. Ranked one of the top venues of its size
in the world, the GM Centre hosts the latest in top performers, including Elton John, Selena Gomez, Cirque du Soleil, Hedley, Riverdance and Johnny
Reid. The venue is also home to the Oshawa Generals OHL Hockey Club,
Canadian Lacrosse League and Oshawa Power NBL Basketball Club.
The Civic Recreation Complex is the most diverse sports facility in Durham
Region. The six-field complex includes six sports fields and an international-level outdoor track and field facility with stadium seating for 2,000. Other
popular recreation facilities include the Legends Centre with four NHLsized ice rinks and a leisure pool with waterslide and the South Oshawa
Community Centre with a teaching kitchen and youth room. The community is also served by four library and four senior citizens centres branches.
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City of
PICKERING
Premier destination for residents, businesses
Recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) premier municipalities, the City of Pickering continues to attract both prestige jobs and
young families to its bustling community, which is steeped in small town
charm, big city amenities, a proud history and unrivalled natural beauty.
As a preferred business locale, Pickering’s diverse and robust economy
includes the strongest EN3 cluster (Energy, Environment & Engineering)
in Ontario and an emerging ICT sector (Information and Communications
Technology). It also boasts the largest industrial base in Durham Region,
and a strong advanced manufacturing sector.
The City offers direct access to Hwys. 401 and 407, and is within convenient proximity to two international airports and two regional airports;
as well as two full-service hospitals and numerous specialty clinics. It’s
also serviced by enhanced rail infrastructure for the efficient movement of
people and goods into Toronto and across the rest of the province.
Post-secondary educational opportunities abound thanks to the city’s
proximity to five universities and six colleges, including the University of
Toronto Scarborough Campus, and the University of Ontario Institute of
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Technology – Canada’s newest university. Durham College and Centennial College are offering graduate certificate and continuing education
programs at the new Pickering Learning Site. The joint learning centre is
located at the foot of the landmark pedestrian bridge that spans Hwy. 401
and connects the GO Train station with Pickering’s burgeoning downtown.
Through its Places to Grow legislation, the provincial government has identified Pickering as an Urban Growth Centre, and envisions 20,000 additional
people and jobs in its downtown over the next 20 years. Additionally, Metrolinx has sited this area as one of only two transit mobility hubs in the east
GTA. As such, the federal and provincial governments and other agencies
have invested over $66 million in new infrastructure for Downtown Pickering.
In addition to its vibrant economy, Pickering has achieved elite status due
to its high quality of life, which is underpinned by its wealth of recreational,
leisure and cultural opportunities. Nestled on the welcoming shores of Lake
Ontario, the charming Nautical Village offers shops, cafés, restaurants and
a lively marina. Frenchman’s Bay is Pickering’s shimmering jewel and offers countless aquatic activities including canoeing, kayaking, surf sailing
and dragon boating. Relax to summer evening entertainment at Millennium
Square with magnificent Lake Ontario as the glistening backdrop.
With funding assistance from the senior levels of government, the conservation authority and the City will be rehabilitating the Frenchman’s Bay
harbour entrance. In addition to creating jobs, the $9-million project will
also help protect this natural bay for generations to come, while boosting
tourism and improving boater safety.
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area offers pristine views of Lake Ontario from the top of its bluffs. It also features a new 4,100-square-metre
aquatic facility that includes a swimming pool, splash pools and an interactive splash pad. The park is part of the 730-kilometre Waterfront Trail
that extends from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Ontario-Quebec border.
The Rouge National Urban Park, soon to become Canada’s first national
urban park, serves as Pickering’s western border. With its rich diversity of
natural and cultural heritage resources, the park is destined to become a
place of national significance to be enjoyed for generations.
Pickering is home to 95,000 people and boasts the highest diversity rate
in Durham Region. To both strengthen and promote its vibrant and dynamic community, the City recently unveiled its first ever Cultural Directory
providing online visitors with convenient access to a broad and incredible
array of cultural organizations, artisans, and cultural heritage facilities and
spaces available in Pickering.
Pickering Museum Village is home to 18 heritage buildings and is the largest
living history museum in Durham Region. Nearly 200 volunteers bring the village to life by interpreting local history from the late 1700s to 1920s through
music, dance, theatre, heritage gardens, food, woodworking and more.
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The City of Pickering offers the perfect fusion of metropolitan life with an
engaging family-friendly environment. For more information, visit pickering.ca, and discover all that Pickering has to offer.
Town of
WHITBY
Economy continues to grow
The Town of Whitby is Durham Region’s Business Centre and maintains
a strong and diverse base in advanced manufacturing, professional and
technical consulting services, clean technology, information and communications technology, logistics and distribution, health and medicine, and
government services.
Major internationally-based companies, such as, McGraw-Hill Ryerson,
AECOM, Golder Associates, Sony, BMW, Patheon, Gerdau, Makita,
ABB, Johnson controls and Ball Packaging are all located in Whitby.
To showcase Whitby’s advantages for existing businesses and potential investors, a new economic development website, www.choosewhitby.ca has been
launched. The site promotes Whitby’s key advantages for business, including:
s Central Ontario location
s Access to an educated and growing labour force
s Testimonials from many of Whitby’s business leaders
FEATURES INCLUDE:
s Online property search tool – espacelistings.com
s Demographics and statistics (customizable reports)
s Business Directory
s Quick Facts
s Publications and maps
Whitby’s population is
one of the fastest growing in Ontario. Its current
population of 127,000
is expected to reach
200,000 by 2031 and
surpasses the provincial
average on educational
attainment.
Several important infrastructure improvements
which will further enhance
opportunities for sustainable economic growth are
underway or in the planning stages:
s Hwy. 407 is being expanded across north Whitby with a link to Hwy. 401
to the east of Lakeridge
Road. Construction is to
be completed by 2015.
s New
employment
lands will be opened up
adjacent to Hwy. 407 and 401/407 West Durham link.
s GO Transit will expand east to Bowmanville. A major maintenance
facility employing 300 will be located in Whitby. Construction is expected to be completed by 2017.
s A future GO commuter station will be located at the Whitby/Oshawa border.
s A number of residential projects have been approved or are under
review, including a major development by Brookfield to build 1,200
residential units at the lake.
s Public consultations are underway for the Waterfront Parks and Open
Space Master Plan.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN 2012 INCLUDED:
s The Abilities Centre opened. This 125,000-square-foot, world-class
recreation and athletic facility is fully accessible to all persons with
varying degrees of abilities and challenges. Amenities include a training track, basketball courts, cardio/weight/ fitness room, music studio, library and life skills room.
s Durham College Food and Hospitality Centre at the Whitby Campus.
Scheduled to open spring 2013, the centre will accommodate 900
new students and will feature a full-service, green-certified teaching
restaurant and lounge open to the public, as well as state-of-the-art
labs, classrooms, research and meeting spaces.
s Out of 190 municipalities in Canada, MoneySense magazine ranked
Whitby as the 16th best place overall to live and the 12th best place
to raise children.
s Spark Centre, the new regional innovation centre which is part of the
Ontario Network of Excellence was launched. Housed at the Durham
College Whitby Campus and at UOIT, the centre helps entrepreneurs
and established companies gain access to a wide range of government programs and business networking opportunities.
s The Interactive Manufacturing Innovation Network, known as iMiN,
was launched. The online portal helps manufacturers develop new
business opportunities.
Visit Whitby's New
Economic Development Website
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DURHAM’S
COMMUNITIES
CLARINGTON www.clarington.net | www.claringtontourism.net
Located just 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of the Toronto border, Clarington
is one of the largest municipalities (611 km2 in land area) in the Greater
Toronto Area. It offers diverse urban and rural settings, modern and historic
architecture, as well as innovative and traditional opportunities.
AJAX www.visitajax.ca
With a diverse population of nearly 110,000 residents and more than 2,000
businesses calling it home, the Town of Ajax is Durham Region’s fastestgrowing municipality.
The Town offers a vibrant mix of natural greenspace, unique neighbourhoods, and diverse shopping and restaurants. Committed to meeting the
needs of residents, visitors and businesses, Ajax is the first municipality in
Ontario to achieve ISO 9001, an international customer service standard.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy distinctive community and cultural
events, from the Celebrate Ajax Waterfront Festival to the annual Pickering Village Jazz, Art and Music Festival. Also located in Pickering Village is
the award-winning St. Francis Centre for community, arts and culture – an
incubator for the creative community. Theatre goers can enjoy world-class
entertainment in an intimate and unique setting east of the city. For a full
schedule, visit www.stfranciscentre.ca.
A bicycle-friendly community and cycling destination, Ajax offers more than
90 kilometres of trails, including the popular Waterfront Trail. The pristine
seven-kilometre trail spans the north shoreline of Lake Ontario and features
scenic views and breathtaking vistas.
With indoor and outdoor recreational amenities that range from pools,
squash courts, and rock climbing to skateboard parks, hockey arenas,
soccer fields and fitness centres, staying healthy and active is accessible
for everyone. A welcoming and inclusive community, Ajax sets the pace for
being progressive, accountable, community-focused and eco-conscious.
BROCK www.townshipofbrock.ca
The Township of Brock is situated on the southeast shore of Lake Simcoe
about one hour northeast of Toronto and beckons with pastoral scenery. It encompasses three distinct urban areas, numerous hamlets and beautiful countryside. Agriculture is its largest employer, but a full range of commercial and
industrial businesses are located in Beaverton, Cannington and Sunderland.
The Township’s location on Lake Simcoe and the Trent-Severn Waterway
makes it a popular year-round destination for tourists. Boaters and anglers
can access the Trent-Severn Waterway from the harbour in Beaverton,
Ontario’s Smallmouth Bass Capital. It’s also home to some of the Region’s
most interesting heritage buildings. The Beaver River Museum features an
1800s stone jail and log house and the Centennial Museum is home to an
1870s railway station.
The Township is well served by parks and recreation facilities. Community
centres in each community offer opportunities to enjoy hockey, ringette, figure skating, tennis, baseball and basketball. The Beaver River Trail follows
the Beaver River Wetland and offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Agricultural fall fairs are a community tradition for many. Other popular
events include the Classic Car and Rod Show, Summerfest, Quilt Show
and Craft Fair, and Maple Syrup Festival.
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Clarington is home to three urban areas, one village and 14 hamlets, and
a rich heritage that dates back more than 125 years. From Lake Ontario
waterfront to Greenbelt protected farmlands and the natural beauty of the
Oak Ridges Moraine, Clarington offers a wide variety of experiences for
those who live, visit and work here.
Its strategic location allows Clarington to take full advantage of access to
Hwys. 401 and 35/115, the future extension of Hwy. 407, CN and CP rail
lines, as well as a future GO Train terminal.
Clarington is home to two zoos (including the oldest operating private zoo
in Canada), Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, two private harbours, Cedar
Park Resort, Tyrone Mills, the Ganaraska Forest, the Enniskillen Conservation Area, multiple farm markets, the Courtice Flea Market, u-pick farms,
the Durham Agricultural Fair and Brimacombe Ski Facility.
Based on 2006 estimates, the average housing costs in Clarington ($275,000) were almost $20,000 lower than the Regional average
($292,000). Coupled with the fact that the average annual family income
here ($82,500) is higher than the Regional average ($80,800), Clarington
remains one of the most attractive locations in Durham Region for families.
Its successful blend of urban and rural living provides a diverse business
community. Clarington is home to Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington
Nuclear station, which provides about 20 per cent of Ontario’s current
electricity demand. It’s working towards expansion and has launched the
planning phase for refurbishment at the plant.
OSHAWA www.oshawa.ca
With a population of approximately 152,000, Oshawa is the largest urban
centre in Durham Region and part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Situated on the Hwy. 401 corridor with close proximity to the Greater Toronto Area,
the city provides access to a transportation network with a global reach.
Oshawa is forecasted to realize the highest growth rate (among comparable sized communities) in the country this year (Conference Board of
Canada). Ranked 22nd overall (out of 190 cities) as one of “Canada’s Best
Places to Live,” the city offers some of the lowest development fees in the
Greater Toronto Area.
Oshawa has a full range of housing options and boasts state-of-the-art
recreation facilities, four senior citizens’ centre branches and four library
branches. Its recreational fees, and water, sewer and hydro residential
rates are less than the provincial average.
Oshawa is home to three highly acclaimed post-secondary institutions:
Durham College, Trent University and UOIT. In addition, Queen’s University
School of Family Medicine has established a residency program at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. The city has an emerging arts and culture scene
and is home to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Parkwood National Historic
Site and Ontario Philharmonic symphony.
Designated as “bicycle friendly,” Oshawa has a 27-kilometre trail network, in
addition to more than 2,100 acres of parkland and open spaces, including
135 parks and more than 100 playgrounds. Oshawa’s scenic 30-acre Lake
view Park includes a sandy beach, boardwalk, playgrounds, sports fields,
numerous trails and natural areas, as well as the Oshawa Harbour area.
The Port of Oshawa facilities offer direct access to Hwy. 401 and in 2015
to Hwy. 407, as well as convenient access to the Oshawa Municipal Airport
and Toronto Pearson International Airport, where Canada Customs clearance is available. In addition, the Port will soon be serviced by CN Rail.
PICKERING www.pickering.ca
The City of Pickering is the perfect fusion of metropolitan life and natural
beauty. It’s nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, home to a
charming Nautical Village that invites you to meander through welcoming
shops, galleries and cafés.
Enjoy a host of water activities on Frenchman’s Bay, the lake’s largest
freshwater bay. Yachts, sailboats, fishing boats and motor boats gather at
the marina, while waterfront trails beckon cyclists and walkers, and Millennium Square is the setting for summer evening entertainment.
The Rouge National Park – Canada’s premier urban wilderness park –
serves as Pickering’s western border. The city is home to more than 220
hectares of open space and parkland, including more than 85 parks, numerous sports fields and trails, and three conservation areas.
Pickering offers direct access to Hwys. 401 and 407, and boasts the highest diversity rate in Durham Region. Durham College and Centennial College offer undergraduate and post-graduate programs at the new Pickering Learning Centre, which is connected to the new enclosed pedestrian
bridge that spans Hwy. 401 and connects the GO Train station with Pickering’s burgeoning downtown.
The Search Engine People, the fastest-growing integrated communications and telecommunications company in Canada, is among the newest
additions to the city’s diverse business community and is located in one
of Pickering’s downtown towers. The downtown is home to a growing list
of amenities, including City Hall, Pickering Recreation Complex, Central Library, Pickering Town Centre, restaurants and the annual Farmers’ Market.
Pickering proudly showcases its diversity and unique heritage through a
variety of arts and cultural activities, including bustling festivals, live theatre, musical entertainment and art exhibits. Pickering Museum Village is
brought to life by live pioneers in 18 heritage buildings.
The City of Pickering offers a wide range of housing options, from downtown condominiums to single detached homes and rural living. The new
Duffin Heights Neighourhood, distinguished by mature woodlands and a
multiple valleylands, is now under development.
SCUGOG www.scugog.ca
The Township of Scugog is located 65 kilometres northeast of Toronto and
is comfortably situated amongst the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine
and Lake Scugog. The Township has a population of 21,500 and is Toronto’s closest gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Main industries include agriculture, tourism and light manufacturing. There
is an excellent network of regional roads and provincial highways, as well
as access to both GO Transit and Durham Region Transit. Education needs
are met with a selection of elementary and secondary schools. Lakeridge
Health operates a hospital, complete with helicopter pad.
Scugog offers a high quality of health care, competitive business costs, a
strong economic structure and high quality of life with easy access to key
domestic and North American markets. The four-season resort town of
Port Perry is the primary urban centre in the Township. Home to a number
of industrial companies, the Township is always interested in attracting new
investment. With an accessible local workforce, three industrial parks, as
well as some prime vacant land, Scugog is an excellent place in which to
locate a business.
The Township boasts a strong performing arts sector and a wide variety of
recreation facilities, community halls, a fully-accessible, 16,000-square-foot
LEED Silver standard designed library, arts resource centres and galleries, fairgrounds, parks, beaches, Trans-Canada and Oak Ridges Moraine Trails, the
Nonquon Wildlife Preserve and an active Heritage Centre and Museum Village.
Scugog has an established and strong tourism sector with access to bed and
breakfasts, restaurants, fresh farm markets, the Great Blue Heron Casino – which
draws more than 1.25 million visitors annually – and many attractive events.
UXBRIDGE www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
Located 60 kilometres northeast of Toronto, the Township of Uxbridge is a
congenial mix of rural and urban communities protected by the Greenbelt
and Oak Ridges Moraine legislation.
A thriving agriculture industry, light industrial enterprises and eclectic group
of small business entrepreneurs – complimented by a talented, diversified arts community and extensive sporting and recreational opportunities
– give the Township its vibrancy and “small-town Ontario” appeal. The
Uxbridge Cottage Hospital (affiliated with the Markham Stouffville Hospital
Corporation) and two walk-in clinics provide the basis for a caring, supportive healthcare system.
Culture and arts are a part of everyday life in Uxbridge Township. The
home of the famous Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud
Montgomery, is in Leaskdale, a hamlet in the Township. The house is a
National Historic site and is open to the public. The Music Hall is a home
to the performing arts and numerous presentations of musicals, plays and
recitals. Uxbridge Township is a place to live, work and play close to the
city, where opportunities abound and lifestyle is paramount.
Uxbridge has many sports facilities, including two ice pads, a 25-metre swimming pool, curling rink, lawn bowling, baseball, soccer, tennis,
squash, and many more active sports clubs throughout the township. The
popular Elgin Park is not only great for a family picnic but is home to many
outdoor family events, including equestrian shows, art shows, rib feasts,
Highland Games and annual fall fair.
The Uxbridge Town Trail System is a network of trails in the urban area that
also connect to major trails to the south (the Trans-Canada Trail and the
Oak Ridges Trail). Its total trail system – the Town Trails, the Countryside
Trails, all connecting with the Trans-Canada Trail (which crosses the entire
country) and the Oak Ridges Trail – gives Uxbridge the claim of being “The
Trail Capital of Canada.”
WHITBY www.whitby.ca
With a population of 127,000, Whitby offers an unparalleled quality of life in
Durham Region. Out of 190 municipalities in Canada, MoneySense magazine ranked Whitby as the 16th best place overall to live and the 12th best
place to raise children.
Whitby strives to be the Community of Choice for businesses and residents. Located just east of Toronto, it combines the best of urban and rural
living, offering a variety of housing options – from stately Victorian homes,
waterfront condominiums and estate homes in a countryside setting to
newly-developed residential neighbourhoods that provide plenty of amenities, parks, schools and shopping.
Whitby’s growing economy, strong institutions, steady population growth
and beautiful surroundings make the town a great place to live, work and
play. Whitby’s population is projected to grow to 200,000 by 2031. The
population surpasses the provincial average on education attainment and
household income.
Whitby is home to major facilities of internationally-based companies, such
as McGraw Hill Ryerson, Sony, BMW, Patheon, Gerdau, Makita, among
others. Whitby’s economy is diverse. It’s central location, well-educated
and skilled workforce, excellent transportation options to connect business to the rest of the world, and competitive cost environment make
Whitby an ideal location for business.
With more than 100 parks, two of the finest conservation areas in all of Ontario, a spectacular waterfront with its own marina and yacht club, theatre,
art gallery, sports and recreation complexes, and kilometres of trails and
paths, Whitby has something for those who love culture, sports and relaxation. It’s recognized as a platinum award winner ‘Youth Friendly Community’ for its diversity of youth programs, services and facilities. Whitby is
also a repeat national ‘Communities in Bloom’ winner.
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