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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MARCH 14,2001 PAGE 17 Durham looks for date with York Region's Works Committee wants more; information on proposed pipeline BY SUSAN O'NEILL Stuff Writer Durham works committee members want to meet with York Region officials to hear more about their proposal to build a water pipeline through Pickering before deciding whether they'll support the City in opposing the project. The committee voted recently recently to invite York officials to make a presentation to a joint meeting of Durham's works, planning and finance committees. "You may want to meet with the folks from York," works commissioner Jack Mc- Corkcll suggested Wednesday, telling the committee lie's concerned if the Region supports supports Pickering it could lose the ability to comment on the environmental assessment (EA) process that's under way. But, Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner told the committee, "Even if you adopt the Pickering resolution, you do not lose the ability to be at that table." York Region is currently conducting an EA on a proposal proposal to build a water pipeline through Pickering from Lake Ontario. The project, which is intended intended to meet York's longterm longterm water supply needs, would be tunnelled north along Whites Road. Committee members heard the EA report is expected to be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment within the ; next week. There will then bt; 17 weeks for public input o'n the document followed by a government review. The P rovince is expected to make si decision on the pipeline by October. The City of Pickering, which is on record against the proposal, has asked the Region Region to support the municipality municipality in fighting the plan. "There is no possibility, short-term or long-term, for any water use (by Durham Region)," Region)," Coun. Brenner told the committee. "There is no net benefit (to the Region). There is a net loss to the City of Pickering. The Region of York is looking after the Region of York. We need to look after the Region of Durham and its ■ member municipalities." Mr. McCorkell agreed, "The bottom line is there is no short- or mid-term benefit to the Region of Durham." He also said there is "no indication indication based on our Official Plan projections, we will need this system... there's nothing in that planning process that uses that system." Scugog Mayor Doug Mof- fatt also said, "I don't see any advantage for Durham. I sec a big disadvantage if you look at the other end of the pipe." He believes the project would lead to "really intense development" across York Region Region and maintains the "capacity "capacity of the York/Durham sewer will be soaked up by York Region at a greater rate... we really need to be careful... these guys are ready to gallop across the world... we should discuss it with them." In BRIEF MARCH 14, 2001 Spring dance in Orono ORONO - The Orono Firefighters' Firefighters' Association Association holds its spring dance Saturday, Saturday, March 17. Doors at the Orono Community Community Centre open at 8 p.m., with dancing dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be door prizes, a light dinner, dinner, and bar. Tickets are $10 per person,' or $20 per couple, and can be purchased purchased by calling Mike at 983-5266 or any Orono firefighter. firefighter. Students grab online é degrees Two students from Durham Region Region were among 113 students to successfully complete complete Athabasca University's online program last month. Gary Uba of Whitby and Mark Kustra of Courtice both graduated with a diploma in the Advanced Management program, program, the first part of a three-phase online Master of Business Administration Administration (MBA) degree. Billed as 'Canada's Open University,' Athabasca University's University's MBA program program currently has more than 1,000 students who interact with instructors and other students over the Internet, making it the largest executive MBA program in Canada, said school spokesperson Pam Patten. 'The flexibility of online learning allows students to complete courses and programs while remaining employed," she said. "Overall, we have 25,000 stu- dénts, all studying at a distance." What's cookin? Local residents considering a vegetarian diet may benefit from ■upcoming cooking cooking classes at the Seventh-day Adventist Adventist Church. I The five- week course starts March 27. The cost is $55, açd spouses may attend for free. ; To register, call 438-0987 or 623-6031. Do you have a question for one of these professionals? Mail, e-mail or drop off your question for a chance to win a Great Prize. A. Telma, my hip is hurting me. It feels deep in the socket and my doctor has recommended physiotherapy. I have tried Ice, heat, aspirin; you name it, nothing works. What can physiotherapy do, that I have not already tried. Help. Telma Grant, R.P.T. Great question. To be effective, the solution to your problem must be aimed at the causes of your problem, not the symptoms. First you need to know some vital hip facts. The hip is a weight bearing joint. The hip is the joint where your legs meet your trunk. So, for the hip to have pain, the most common reason Is that shock coming up from the ground is unable to be absorbed by the feet and knees. Your Physiotherapist will examine you for the factors behind your problem. Here are three: Are your feet able to absorb shock properly or not. If not, orthotics may be part of your answer. 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