September - 2022

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
14 min

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action

Legacy – Child Welfare 1. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care. 2. We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to prepare and publish annual reports on the number of Aboriginal children (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) who are in care, compared with non-Aboriginal children, as well as the reasons for apprehension, the total spending on pr

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

Wear Orange

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30th. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

Join Floydium at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard PORT PERRY: On October 1st, a Toronto-based cover band called Floydium will perform at the Town Hall Theatre in Port Perry. As their name suggests, they play a variety of songs created by the well-known rock band Pink Floyd. You can purchase a ticket at the Town Hall 1873 Theatre. Each ticket costs $45. According to the band’s rhythm guitarist, Leon Dadoun, this is their third time performing in Port Perry. “We had [a] great reception, the first

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

Truth and Reconciliation Week

This bilingual educational program is open to all schools across Canada. All sessions will be held virtually, allowing classroom participation from across the country and the involvement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. From September 26th to 30th, 2022, registration is required. #truthandreconciliationday

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament. #truthandreconciliation

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Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

Changes to Regional services in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CANDICE BITTON, Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of the impacts on Regional programs and services on September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The following programs and/or services will be unavailable on Friday, September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: All services at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby,

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Making a dining room more elegant for entertaining

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

Making a dining room more elegant for entertaining

The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but when it comes to entertaining, a dining room – if one is present in a house – tends to be the prime gathering spot for meals. Dining rooms may not be top on the list of spaces to renovate, as they tend to be used infrequently. But a dining room make over may still be a worthy endeavor. Here are some simple ways to make the dining room more elegant and functional. Clear out the clutter The first step toward improving a dining room ea

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

How to approach a basement remodel

A fully finished and functional basement is a dream for many homeowners. Such a space, when completed, can serve as an entertainment space, a man cave, an artist’s studio, or any number of additional functions. Despite their usefulness, finished basements are something of a rarity. Homeowners who do not currently have a finished basement but are considering such a project can approach the remodel with a few key factors in mind. Careful consideration of these factors can ensur

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Affordable ways to make homes more appealing to modern buyers

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

Affordable ways to make homes more appealing to modern buyers

Home trends come and go. Today’s must-have items tend to become tomorrow’s outdated features in the blink of an eye. Homeowners who plan to stay in their current homes for years to come needn’t prioritize modern trends over personal preferences. However, homeowners looking to sell their homes can consider these favoured features to increase their properties’ appeal to modern buyers. • Separate laundry room: According to the National Association of Home Builders’ 2021 What Hom

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

Pine Ridge Garden Club News

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until after frost. Look to garden centres for their variety of mums and autumn planters to spruce up your front entry. Some great deals on nursery stock may also tempt you. Autumn gardening season has us cleaning up the spent annuals and trimming back the perennials in preparation for the winter months. Remember to leave seed heads as winter food

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Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
1 min

Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program

LEIGH McEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, Region of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications to the At Home Incentive Program (AHIP), which provides funding support and expedited planning approvals to develop affordable housing in Durham Region. To be eligible, projects must provide a minimum of five affordable housing units and may include: • New construction. •Conversion of non-residential buildings to rental housing. •Addition of new affo

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Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
3 min

How to create a sunroom

As autumn inches closer to winter, it’s not uncommon for people to look to the coming cold with a degree of lament. Spring, summer and fall provide ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, but such chances are few and far between once the winter freeze settles in. Though winter might compel the masses to huddle up inside, there’s still a way to take in the great outdoors on cold winter days and nights. It might not prove an exact substitute for summer nights around th

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The Scugog Kids Clothing and Toy Sale is back on Saturday

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

The Scugog Kids Clothing and Toy Sale is back on Saturday

STEPHANIE HERRERA Special to The Standard SCUGOG: October 15th, 2022! This is the date of the largest consignor charity event in Scugog, and the committee is excited about the autumn/winter sale. Since the 1990s, this sale has had a focus on helping local charities and is run completely, on a volunteer basis, by local moms. “Our sale benefits not only our community but surrounding communities in need. Many families rely on our sale to shop local and purchase good quality used

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Residents invited to hear Chief Kelly LaRocca speak ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
1 min

Residents invited to hear Chief Kelly LaRocca speak ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The public is invited to hear from, Mississaugas of Scugog Island Chief, Kelly LaRocca during a National Truth and Reconciliation Day event, on Thursday, September 29th. The event will be held at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. As well as hearing the local Chief speak about issues facing Indigenous people, the event will also feature a musical performance by Gary LaRocca. “Following the presentation, tho

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Support Victory Christian Centre’s food drive for Operation Scugog this Autumn

Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

Support Victory Christian Centre’s food drive for Operation Scugog this Autumn

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Victory Christian Centre (VCC) has organized a door-to-door donation pick-up for Operation Scugog. The pick-up will take place on Sunday, October 2nd. “We are doing this to support the community,” said Pastor John Benschop. He is requesting Port Perry residents, who are able, to prepare non-perishable food items for pick up during this drive. Victory Christian Centre is cancelling its Sunday service on October 2nd, so volunteers can go do

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Nature suffers from short-sighted decisions

Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
3 min

Nature suffers from short-sighted decisions

I have never sat on municipal council, nor have I ever been a politician of any stripe. But I have dealt with municipalities and politicians for decades, both vocationally and avocationally. I understand the constraints of time, authority and money which bind them when making decisions. Generally, I respect those decisions as long as they are well thought out and include consideration of public input. One example comes to mind, where the Township of Scugog planned and built a

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Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
3 min

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling

The week started on a very solemn note, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, which was watched and followed by millions of people worldwide. There will probably never be another like that. Charles, no matter how well he fills her shoes and lives as long as his father and mother did, can only reign for a portion of that time and the world will be a very different place than it is now. I am kind of glad I probably won’t be around by then to see what the world has morphed into. The s

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Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

Leafs predictions

Another NHL hockey season is approaching quickly, which means it is time for me to make some predictions regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs. As longtime readers of this column will remember, in the past, I’ve made predictions about what players will make the team out of training camp, potential player-specific accomplishments, as well as team accomplishments. For full disclosure, last year, one out of my three predictions ended up coming true. I may not always have the most su

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Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
3 min

World News Day

Making a positive difference to someone’s life is the greatest gift a journalist can give. Perhaps an individual is heard for the first time, or an injustice is settled. Those moments, when a news editor picks up a phone to hear a scared voice say, ‘you are all I have left, I have nowhere else to turn’. The last stand between hope and defeat. It is a sacred contract, as old as journalism itself, yet the tenor of our times would try to divide the people from the newsrooms. If

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Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

The Artist Within by Lauren Walker

Life is about risk. It’s about making choices, as to which direction we want to go. Sometimes it works out, and sometimes it doesn’t. Many artists I know have put off their dream for fear of what people might think. Being an artist isn’t associated with “a real job,” by those not familiar with the art world. I took a risk and followed my dream, and I’m glad I did. You can go through life, working, and really dislike what you do. Let’s face it; a dream can be frivolous. In my

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