6 Friday, February 21, 2020 brooklintowncrier.com North Ward Councillor - By Steve Lee Expanding The Tech Sector The growing tech sector in Whitby (as well as Brooklin) has always interested me. Perhaps it's because I like to keep up with new technology, or perhaps it's because I've always had the idea that this could be a great thing for our town, creating high paying jobs right where we need them. Either way, it is something I am passionate about. I've said all along since the election that a key focus for me is to look to the tech sector to see what we can encourage and develop in Whitby. Cyber security, for instance, is one interesting area. It's ever-changing and growing rapidly as new threats emerge and more companies look to have data online. I believe we have a wonderful opportunity to be a major tech hub. Cyber Games I was recently fortunate enough to be invited to an amazing event, The World Cyber Olympics held a few months ago. Its organizer personally invited me so I could see what it was all about and the companies involved. Taking place here in Durham Region, the event included some of the best companies as well as the best hackers, programmers, and security experts from around the world who were all involved in the amazing competition. What made it that much moreI interesting was that, as this sector grows, these kinds of companies will be able to provide jobs that we need here in town. Which brings me to just last week. I was again invited to another wonderful event on cyber security and technology in Durham Region. It was the opening of Durham College's new Centre for Cyber Security Innovation. The Centre will assist companies by providing them with the talent and staff they seek and need. It's a huge opportunity and it's next door to us. AI Hub The College has also recently opened an AI (Artificial Intelligence) hub which is a leader in applied research, education and innovations for small and medium business. The Centre for Cyber Security will expand on the hub's success and respond to the ever-changing and growing industry of threats and cyber security. While we already have great tech sector companies here in Whitby, we still need to continue to develop it and encourage growth in these high paying jobs. The Centre and AI hub will play large roles in make this happen. I met with many industry leaders in this area, which proved to be exciting. As a result,I look forward to pushing this further for Whitby and working with our Economic Development staff to grow the tech sector and cyber security jobs here in Whitby. WORSHIP DIRECTORY WORSHIP DIRECTORY Burns Presbyterian Church 765 Myrtle Rd West (just 4 minutes north of Brooklin) 10am Worship, Kids Zone Fun & Nursery Care "Discovering God, Sharing God's Love" 905.655.8509 www.Burnschurch.org Brooklin United Church 19 Cassels Rd. E. Sundays 10:30 am • Sunday School & Nursery Care Come catch the Spirit! www.brooklinunited.ca 905.655.4141 Renaissance Baptist Church of Brooklin 40 Vipond Road (Just West Of Library) Sunday Worship & Kids Program 10:30 am We're here for Brooklin! 905.655.4554 www.brooklinrbc.ca Brooklin Village Church At Brooklin High School, 20 Carnwith Drive W. Sundays, 10:30 am Our Mission is to share the love of Christ as we live out our calling to become more like Him. www.brooklinvillagechurch.com St. Thomas' Anglican Church 101 Winchester Road East Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:30 am Sunday School & Nursery Program (10:30am) Wednesday 10:00 am Communion & Healing Service Celebrating 150 years in Brooklin 'Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you!' 905.655.3883 www.stthomasbrooklin.ca What are your favourite moments from 20 Years of The Brooklin Town Crier? Contact Editor Richard Bercuson to let us know! editorofbtc@gmail.com Community Calendar Sun., Feb. 23: 7:30-9 pm: Trivia Night At MichaelKelly's Eatery on Winchester and St. Thomas $20 per person cash only. Teams of 4-6 ONLY. Each team receives a large pizza and an order of garlic bread, with a beer per person. Winning team members each get a $10 gift certificate to MK's. Register by emailing your name and number of team members to: editorofbtc@gmail.com Capacity is 42 people, so registration is first come-first served. Hosted by the BTC with all proceeds to Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) Durham. Tues., Feb. 25: 6:30-7:30 pm (4th Tuesday of each month) Teen Advisory Group at Brooklin Library Whitby Library's Brooklin Branch seeks Teen Advisory Group members to share ideas, and assist with special events and programs. Grade 7-12 students earn community service hours. No registration required. For information, email: teenservices@whitbylibrary.ca Thurs., Feb. 26: 7:30 pm: Brooklin Horticultural Society Membership Meeting A representative from Sheridan Nurseries will discuss what's new for 2020. Arrive early for draw tickets, renew your membership, & enjoy refreshments (please lug-a-mug). New mem bers are welcome to join! Meeting takes place at Brooklin United Church, 19 Cassels Road East. For more information, contact Kathy @ 905-430- 7213, kathyallam@hotmail.ca. Sat., March 21: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m: A Night Out on the Town Mayor's Community Fundraiser At Trafalgar Castle School, 401 Reynolds St., Whitby A night filled with food, friends, entertainment and music Funds raised will support local charities, community events and organizations through the Mayor's Community Development Fund. Tickets on sale now! WhitbyMayorsFundraiser. eventbrite.ca $120 per ticket March 26: 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Brooklin Heritage Society Speaker Series at the Brooklin Library. Nancy Trimble from the Ontario Genealogical Society, Durham Branch. Tuesdays: 7:25 pm: Brooklin Toastmasters Club Practice public speaking at Brooklin Community Centre & Library. Contact John Johnstone at jajhj@sympatico.ca or phone 905-683-4439 or Elaine Goulbourne 289-404-8527 at elainegoulbourne@rogers.com 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays Community Care Durham (CCD) Basic Foot Care at St. Thomas' Anglican Church. 905-430-5732 Mon.-Fri. CCD delivers hot or frozen meals. To order: Karen Andrews 905-668-6779 French Family Storytime: Children and their caregivers can join Madame Sue for weekly French Family Storytime! A half hour of French stories and songs, with a dash of English! Drop in at Central Library's Children's Program Room If you have a community not-for-profit event you would like included in the calendar, please email it to editorofBTC@gmail.com with the subject line "calendar." Priority will be given to Brooklin events. Some editing may occur.