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🚭 Durham's Non-Smoking Initiative, 🏒 Generals' Big Win, & 🏀 Durham College Hoops Success

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21 Jan

Issue #052 - January 21, 2024

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Durham Region Health Department Leads National Non-Smoking Week

The Durham Region Health Department is set to observe National Non-Smoking Week from January 21 to 27, aiming to encourage smokers to quit and to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. This week has been a significant event across Canada for over 40 years, focusing on reducing the harm caused by tobacco, which remains the most preventable cause of death in the country. Approximately 16,000 Ontarians die each year due to tobacco use, which also incurs $11 billion in healthcare and indirect economic costs annually in Canada.

Recent research indicates that nearly 11% of Canadians aged 15 and older are cigarette smokers, totaling over three million people. Furthermore, among daily smokers, almost 35% attempted to quit for at least 24 hours. E-cigarettes are particularly concerning for youth and young adults, with 30% of Canadian youth aged 15 to 19 vaping, and almost 48% of young adults aged 20 to 24 engaging in the habit.

The Health Department offers numerous resources to assist those wishing to quit smoking and vaping, including:

  • Benefits of quitting and managing withdrawal symptoms and triggers

  • Personalized quit plans

  • Information on quit smoking medications and community supports

Additional community supports include:

  • CAMH's STOP on the Net Program: Offers free smoking cessation treatment and counseling, including a 10-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy.

  • Don’t Quit Quitting website: Provides tips, tricks, and a Quit Calculator.

  • Stop Vaping Challenge App: A fun and social app for youth to quit vaping.

  • Quashapp.com: A cessation program for youth and adults aged 14 to 30, available in both English and French.

For more information on quitting smoking, vaping prevention, and protection from second-hand smoke and vapour, visit durham.ca/TobaccoAndVaping.

Uxbridge Man Strikes Lottery Luck with $456K Lottario Win

Uxbridge resident, Mike Scetto, won $456,696.90 on Lottario and plans to pay off bills with the prize from the August 26th draw. His ticket was purchased at Michael’s Convenience in Markham. Read source.

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Police Concerned for Well-Being of Missing Man Last Seen in Oshawa

Local authorities are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 50-year-old man named Craig. He was last seen in the area of Ritson Rd S and Valley Drive in Oshawa. The police have expressed concern for his well-being and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Read more.

Driver Faces Harsh Penalties for Excessive Speeding in 40 km/h Zone

DRPS caught a driving speeding at 88 km/h in a 40 km/h zone. The driver faces a 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30-day license suspension, marking the Roadway Safety Team's highest speed record of the week. Read more.

Get Your Skates Ready: Outdoor Ice Rinks Open in Whitby, Pickering, and Oshawa

Residents in Whitby, Pickering, and Oshawa have a reason to rejoice this winter season, as outdoor ice rinks are now open for public enjoyment.

In Whitby, two rinks are available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, located at Peel Park and Brooklin Memorial Park. These rinks offer a great opportunity for outdoor fun and exercise.

Oshawa is also welcoming residents to its two natural outdoor skating rinks at Delpark Homes Centre, located at 1661 Harmony Road North. These rinks are open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be found on the southeast sport field near the facility's main entrance.

Over in Pickering, the Claremont Memorial Park now boasts an ice rink open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. This extended schedule offers ample time for everyone to enjoy the rink, whether for early morning leisure or a late-night skate.

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Generals Dominate Petes in Stellar 7-1 Victory

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The Oshawa Generals triumphed over the Peterborough Petes with a 7-1 victory, led by Beckett Sennecke and Calum Ritchie who combined for 10 points. The team's offensive strategy and skillful plays, including solid goaltending by Jacob Oster, secured their dominant win. Read more.

Durham College Women's Basketball Secures Second Straight Win Against Centennial Colts

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The Durham College women's basketball team defeated the Centennial Colts 65-54, marking their second win in a row. Standout performances included Kayla Khodra's double-double and significant contributions from Camryn Wood and Onika Leveridge. Read more.

Ridgebacks Triumph in High-Paced Hockey Match with 3-2 Win

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The Ontario Tech women's hockey team secured a 3-2 win against their opponents in St. Catharines, with standout performances from Kayla Welk and goalie Zoe McGee, who made 26 saves including crucial stops in the game's final moments. Read more.

Whitby was an important location for grain shipping in the early 19th century. In which year did Whitby first begin shipping grain from its harbour?

  • A) 1792

  • B) 1812

  • C) 1833

  • D) 1855

Whitby Thrive - Real Estate

Whitby's Weekly Real Estate Update

  1. 222 Willowbrook Dr, Whitby, ON L1R 2Z2 - $1,321,000; 5 beds; 5 baths; 4469 sqft

  2. 8 Erickson Dr, Whitby, ON L1N 8S8 - $1,110,000; 4 beds; 3.5 baths; 5395 sqft

  3. 168 Tormina Blvd, Whitby, ON L1R 3R6 - $1,090,000; 3 beds; 2 baths; 5650 sqft

  4. 44 Dorian Dr, Whitby, ON L1P 0L6 - $1,080,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 3780 sqft

  5. 114 Point Hope Pl, Whitby, ON L1N 9P8 - $1,050,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 3786 sqft

  6. 61 Greenbush Pl, Whitby, ON L1R 1T6 - $1,040,000; 3 beds; 3 baths; 5408 sqft

  7. 707 Clarence Dr, Whitby, ON L1N 1E3 - $1,030,000; 4 beds; 3.5 baths; 8678 sqft

  8. 2 Burwell St, Whitby, ON L1R 0B6 - $999,999; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 4345 sqft

  9. 3 Derby Crt, Whitby, ON L1M 1H9 - $990,000; 3 beds; 3 baths; 5522 sqft

  10. 79 Tunney Pl, Whitby, ON L1M 2G5 - $961,000; 3 beds; 3.5 baths; 3366 sqft

  11. 181 Carnwith Dr E, Whitby, ON L1M 2J5 - $925,000; 3 beds; 3.5 baths; 3269 sqft

  12. 65 Sorbara Way, Whitby, ON L1M 0M4 - $925,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 2397 sqft

  13. 57 Rolling Acres Dr, Whitby, ON L1R 2B8 - $886,000; 3 beds; 2 baths; 4487 sqft

  14. 301 Lupin Dr, Whitby, ON L1N 1Y5 - $885,000; 3 beds; 2 baths; 5091 sqft

  15. 79 Rolling Acres Dr, Whitby, ON L1R 2C1 - $875,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 6301 sqft

  16. 30 O'reilly St, Whitby, ON L1P 0N7 - $870,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 2123 sqft

  17. 775 Honey Tree Crt, Whitby, ON L1N 7W6 - $835,000; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; 3173 sqft

  18. 33 Guthrie Cres, Whitby, ON L1P 1A6 - $820,000; 3 beds; 2 baths; 3240 sqft

  19. 1716 Dufferin St, Whitby, ON L1N 1B4 - $750,000; 2 beds; 2 baths; 5700 sqft

  20. 54 Harvey Johnston Way #206, Whitby, ON L1M 0J7 - $682,000; 2 beds; 2 baths; 342 sqft

  21. 96 Petra Way #3, Whitby, ON L1R 0A3 - $630,000; 2 beds; 1.5 baths; 388 sqft

  22. 711 Rossland Rd E #1009, Whitby, ON L1N 8Z1 - $460,000; 1 bed; 2 baths; 892 sqft

Average selling price: $925,000

Source: Redfin.ca

Recent Obituaries

  1. Norma Jane Lawrence (June 6, 1937 - January 19, 2024): Norma, aged 86, passed away leaving a legacy of love. She is now reunited with her husband, Bob Lawrence.

  2. Mark Gregory Cormier (1966 - December 19, 2023): Mark, aged 57, beloved son of Maurice and Marlene, brother to Raymond and Danny, and uncle, passed away.

  3. Grace Kollaard (1923 - January 18, 2024): Grace, in her 101st year, passed away surrounded by family, now reunited with her husband George.

  4. Renate Hildegard Schmahl (August 25, 1933 - January 18, 2024): Renate, aged 90, passed peacefully, born in Berlin and immigrated to Canada in 1956.

  5. Joyce Mary Funnell (1935 - 2024): Joyce passed away suddenly in her home, where she lived for over 60 years.

  6. Fred Mulock (1941 - January 18, 2024): Fred, aged 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Beaverton.

  7. Norman Walter Ross (September 17, 1935 – January 17, 2024): Norman passed away after a brief health struggle, formerly of Pickering, Ontario.

  8. Tom McGarry (January 17, 2024): Thomas Henry McGarry passed away, cherished husband of the late Mary Theresa.

  9. Eugene Roger Joeseph Nault (October 13, 1964 – January 17, 2024): Eugene, loving husband and father, passed away, leaving behind a loving family.

  10. Karl Abel (1941 - January 17, 2024): Karl, in his 83rd year, passed away after a brief illness, remembered as a loving step-father and Papa.

  11. Hildred Dorothy Cushing (1924 - January 17, 2024): Hildred, nearly 100, passed away peacefully with family by her side.

  12. Kathleen Sheridan-Lovell (February 26, 1931 – January 17, 2024): Kathleen, daughter, wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her sleep.

  13. Christopher Matthew "Big Matty" Anderson (May 24, 1974 – January 17, 2024): Christopher, known as "Big Matty," passed away suddenly.

  14. David George Chambers (March 22, 1938 - January 12, 2024): David passed away peacefully at home, born in Lincolnshire, England.

  15. Mary Nairn (November 5, 1929 - January 16, 2024): Mary, aged 94, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a cherished family.

  16. Paul Gibbens (1945 - January 16, 2024): Paul, in his 79th year, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

  17. Mike Labaj (August 2, 1950 - January 16, 2024): Mike, aged 73, beloved husband of Helen, passed away.

  18. Noble Edgar Werry (January 19th, 1946 - January 16th, 2024): Noble, aged 78, passed away peacefully, a beloved husband and father.

  19. Bobby Albert Rayner (February 25, 1952 - January 16, 2024): Bobby, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away surrounded by family.

  20. Stanley Almond Damant Jr. (1953 - January 16th, 2024): Stanley, aged 71, passed away peacefully, remembered by his loving family.

  21. Derrick Blair Rose (December 30, 1956 - January 16, 2024): Derrick passed away after a battle with liver cancer, fulfilling his last wish to go home.

  22. Heather Simms (September 28, 1952 – January 12, 2024): Heather, aged 71, passed away peacefully, a loving mother and grandmother.

  23. Marilyn "June" Moore (June 16, 1932 – January 15, 2024): Marilyn, aged 91, passed away peacefully, a dearly beloved wife and mother.

  24. Adela Marczuk (September 24, 1927 – January 15, 2024): Adela, aged 96, passed away after a long life, born in Poland and later married Ludwik Marczuk.

  25. Dorothy Anne Lipchick (January 20, 1942 - January 15, 2024): Dorothy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great aunt, passed away, predeceased by her husband Edward.

  26. John Henry Webster (1931 - January 15, 2024): John Henry ‘Hank’ Webster, in his 93rd year, passed away at the Cottage Hospital, Uxbridge.

  27. William John Radford Clayton (March 28, 1947 - January 15, 2024): John Clayton passed away, leaving behind a legacy of deep sadness.

  28. Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Warlich (August 14, 1959 - January 15, 2024): Mary Lou passed away peacefully with family by her side at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

  29. Theodore “Ted” Monsma (1963 - January 15, 2024): Ted Monsma, aged 61, beloved husband and father, passed away at home.

  30. Branko Popadic (March 13, 1930 - January 15, 2024): Branko, aged 93, peacefully passed away, leaving behind a loving family.

  31. Patricia Slipetz (1954 - January 15, 2024): Patricia, aged 70, unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind a loving family and a legacy of fostering children.

  32. Patricia Beverley Doran (December 9, 1942 - January 14, 2024): Patricia, aged 81, passed away peacefully, remembered as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

  33. Doris Jean Speedie (February 26, 1954 - January 14, 2024): Doris Speedie passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

  34. Jacqueline Doris Stewart (January 14, 2024): Jacqueline Stewart, originally from Doaktown, NB, passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.

  35. Catherine Patricia Fenton (January 14, 2024): Catherine, wife of the late James Norman Fenton, passed away at Oak Ridges Hospice.

  36. Paul John Donis (1953 - January 14, 2024): Paul, aged 71, leaves behind a loving family, passing away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

  37. Henk Hartog (January 24, 1927 - January 13, 2024): Henk, aged 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep, predeceased by his beloved wife Gertruda.

  38. Gordon Atkinson Ross (1942 - January 13, 2024): Gordon, aged 82, known for his artistic photos and car restoration, passed away peacefully.

  39. Douglas Victor Ash (1940 - January 13, 2024): Douglas, aged 84, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a loving family.

  40. Robert Ambrose Bernier (June 3, 1951 - January 13, 2024): Robert, aged 73, passed away at Mariposa House Hospice.

  41. Jeanette Phalen (January 7, 1941 - January 12, 2024): Jeanette, aged 83, passed away at Hillsdale Estates Long-Term Care.

  42. Gary Groeneveld (May 18, 1941 – January 13, 2024): Gary, aged 83, joined his soulmate Nellie in eternal peace.

  43. Rose-Marie Upshaw (January 7, 1938 – January 12, 2024): Rose-Marie, a former Bell Canada Operator, passed away, predeceased by her husband Fred.

  44. Doreen “Betty” Kerr (April 23, 1934 - January 12, 2024): Doreen, aged 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a loving family.

  45. Gerald Everett Parsons (February 23, 1930 - January 12, 2024): Gerald, aged 94, peacefully passed away, rejoining his beloved wife Mary.

  46. Lazlo "Les" Szekely (July 1950 - January 2024): Les, aged 73, passed away with family by his side, deeply missing his daughter Zsuzsa.

  47. Shirley Rudderham (1938 - January 12, 2024): Shirley, aged 86, passed away, predeceased by her husband Donald Rufus Rudderham.

  48. Wendy D. Laidlaw (1947 - January 12, 2024): Wendy, aged 77, passed away at The Moncton Hospital.

  49. Ron Shand (1956 - January 12, 2024): Ron, aged 68, passed away, leaving behind his wife Debbie and children Robbie and Connor.

  50. Sumintra Hosein (January 25, 1931 – January 11, 2024): Sumintra, also known as Aunty Sylvia, passed away peacefully in Toronto, a loving mother and grandmother.

  51. Ruth Jeanne Slemon-Froud (February 24, 1925 - January 11, 2023): Ruth Jeanne passed away surrounded by her children, born in Kenora, Ontario.

  52. Florence Madeline Lee (1935 - January 10, 2024): Florence, aged 89, passed away after a long battle with dementia, a devoted mother and wife.

  53. Barry Rynard (1949 - January 11, 2024): Barry, aged 75, beloved husband of Dianne, passed away, leaving a legacy of love and memories.

  54. Lorna Petronella Bates (1934 - 2024): Lorna, in her 90th year, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, survived by her husband Gerry and daughters.

  55. Brenda Speight (1946 - January 11, 2024): Brenda, aged 78, passed away suddenly at home, a beloved mother and proud grandmother.

  56. Elizabeth Joyce James (December 28, 1929 – January 10, 2024): Elizabeth, aged 95, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a loving family and the memory of her late husband, Clifton.

  57. Linda Mary LeBlanc-Edmonds (April 13, 1953 - January 10, 2024): Linda, aged 70, passed away after a battle with cancer, remembered for her passion for painting.

  58. Bert Michel Sr. (September 11, 1927 - January 10, 2024): Bert, aged 97, passed away at Taunton Mills Long Term Care Home, leaving behind a rich family history.

  59. Ken Bernard (January 8, 1948 - January 10, 2024): Ken, aged 76, passed away suddenly at home, leaving a legacy of love and memories.

  60. Clara Joyce Hodgson (1929 - January 10, 2024): Clara, aged 95, passed away, now reunited with her beloved husband John.

  61. Robert John David Hall (November 27, 1947 – January 10, 2024): Robert, aged 77, passed away peacefully, deeply loved by his wife Carolyn.

  62. Dianne Sallows (1943 - January 10, 2024): Dianne, aged 81, passed away peacefully, beloved wife of Ted for 63 years.

  63. Raymond Michael Hunter (June 20, 1959 - January 10, 2024): Raymond passed away of natural causes, reunited with his father, John Hunter.

  64. Antoni (Tony) Ptak (October 3, 1929 – January 9, 2024): Tony, aged 94, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a loving family and cherished memories.

  65. Agnes Theresa Cushinan (January 6, 1928 – January 9, 2024): Agnes, aged 96, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a large and loving family.

  66. Douglas French (June 18, 1931 - January 9, 2024): Douglas, aged 93, passed away, remembered as a loving and caring husband to Dorothy for 71 years.

  67. Greg Rambo (March 19, 1954 - January 9, 2024): Greg, aged 70, passed away peacefully after a long illness, leaving behind his beloved wife Karen.

  68. David Arthur Boyle (January 9, 2024): David passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, beloved husband of Olga for 55 years.

  69. Patrick Larade (September 28, 1945 - January 5, 2024): Patrick, aged 79, passed away peacefully, leaving behind his loving wife Kathy and a cherished family.

  70. Dora H. Mulhall (1934 - 2024): Dora, aged 89, passed away due to an accidental fall, leaving behind a profound legacy.

  71. Stephanie Weddel (January 9, 2024): Stephanie, a beloved and adored wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home.

  72. Lori Ann Lapp (October 22, 1967 – January 8, 2024): Lori, aged 56, passed away, leaving behind her husband Steve and a loving family.

  73. Steve (Istvan) Szuhai (December 10, 1936 – January 8, 2024): Steve, aged 88, passed away peacefully, remembered for his remarkable life journey from Hungary to Canada.

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Trivia Answer

Correct Answer: C) 1833

Whitby's fine natural harbour on Lake Ontario was a crucial asset for the town in the early 19th century, particularly for the shipping of grain. The first shipment of grain from the farmland to the north through Whitby's harbour began in 1833​​.