8 Friday, October 20, 2017 brooklintowncrier.com The Regional Municipality of Durham is seeking a post-secondary student, residing in Durham Region, to serve as a member of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC). DEAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to Durham Regional Council on environmental planning matters, while also being involved with awareness and outreach activities. Post-secondary student membership is open to students residing in Durham for the school year, who are enrolled full-time in a college or university program, and have an interest in environmental matters. Membership on DEAC exposes students to a broad range of environmental issues, as well as the functions of regional government. Interested postsecondary students are asked to submit a letter of interest, outlining your knowledge of environmental issues, and how you feel you can contribute to the committee, by October 27. Submissions should be sent by email to deac@durham.ca or mailed to: Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department - 4th floor 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 DEAC is composed of 17 members, including: 13 citizens, one post-secondary student, two youth members, and a representative of Regional Council. Additional information regarding DEAC is available on the Region of Durham's website at durham.ca/deac or by contacting the Planning and Economic Development Department at deac@durham.ca. Durham Seeks Post-Secondary Student For Environmental Committee The Town of Whitby is undertaking a review of the licensing and regulation of private transportation services, which include taxicabs, limousines and transportation network companies (TNCs). A TNC, also known as a ride-sharing service provider, is a company that connects paying passengers with drivers of private vehicles-for-hire through a mobile application. The Town's current municipal regulations do not address TNCs, as the Business Licensing By-law only details the licensing and regulation of taxicabs and limousines. As such, the Town released a discussion paper earlier this month that includes a number of proposed policy options, related to the licensing and regulation of TNCs, in addition to proposed provisions for taxicabs and limousines. Residents are invited to learn more and provide their feedback at a Community Open House, the details for which are as follows: Event: Private Transportation Services Review Community Open House Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Time: Drop in between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Location: Town Hall, 575 Rossland Road East For more information or to be added to the Interested Parties List, please contact clerk@ whitby.ca or call 905-430-4315. Whitby Reviewing Private Transportation Services Copper Branch on Baldwin St. hosted a kids 1 km run last month. Here are the future track stars taking off at the start line. Afterwards, they were treated to free snacks, draw prizes, and participation medals.