25 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, August 25, 2022 | The Region of Durham has a number of advisory boards and committees, whose members are appointed by Regional Council. Qualified applicants are selected in accordance with the process specified in the terms of reference for each board and committee. The Region is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the following Committees: • Accessibility Advisory Committee • Durham Active Transportation Committee • Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee • Durham Environmental Advisory Committee • Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce • Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change • Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee • Energy fromWaste -Waste Management Advisory Committee Applicants must be a Durham Region resident, an employee of a business operating in the RegionalMunicipality ofDurham,or theownerof property in theRegionalMunicipality ofDurham. Additional information, including the terms of reference for each Committee, can be obtained by visiting the Committees page on the Region of Durham website. Upcoming meeting dates and meeting agendas and minutes are available for viewing on our Council and Committee meeting calendar. Application forms can be obtained from the Region of Durham website (www.durham.ca), or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 905-668-7711 or by email at appointments@durham.ca. Completed applicationsmust be submitted to the Regional Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the address shown below or by email to appointments@durham.ca: Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623 Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone Number: 905-668-7711, extension 2097 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Regional Clerk/ Director of Legislative Services at 1-800-372-1102, extension 2097. The Regional Municipality of Durham is Accepting Applications for Appointment to Regional Advisory Committees Robert Sinclair loves the way old-school candy and snacks can take someone right back to their childhood. At Snackrite Xotiks in downtown Oshawa, children of the 90s are delighted to get their hands on Dunkaroos, Gobstoppers, Bottle Caps and other nostalgic finds. Sinclair also sources treats from around the world to give customers a taste of home, like Walker's Crisps from the U.K. and Lays chip flavours from China. "It's a lot of fun. I love to talk to customers about the products," says Sinclair, who co-owns Snackrite Xotiks with his brother Keon Reece. Stores selling rare and retro candy, snacks and drinks have become popular in Durham and this one is no exception. Snackrite Xotiks, located at 27 Simcoe St. S., first opened its doors in October 2021, and hosted a grand opening celebration on June 18. Before that, the business started life online and quickly built a customer base. "It just took off," Sinclair says. "We were happy and surprised by how much it took off. We knew there was a market, but we didn't know 100 per cent how big the market would be." Sinclair originally ran Snackrite Xotiks from his home, but customers regularly asked if there was a brick-and-mortar store they could visit. The new store is a haven of nostalgic, hard-to-find and unusual chips, chocolate, candy, cereal, cookies and drinks. Some of Sinclair's personal "absolute favourites" are Skittles Gummies and KFC flavoured Lays chips. He says popular sellers include Flamin' Hot Mountain Dew; uniquely flavoured Kit Kats; Cinnamon Toast Crunch pancake mix; Dunkaroos; Rap Snacks and anime-inspired products featuring characters from Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z and Naruto. The promise of finding something unusual or unexpected is what keeps customers coming back -- "people just love to try something new," Sinclair says. FOOD AND DRINK Snackrite Xotiks owners Keon Reece, left, and Robert Sinclair celebrated the grand opening of their new exotic candy, snack and beverage store in the heart of Oshawa. Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland WHAT'S POPULAR AT THE NEW SNACKRITE XOTIKS? 'IT JUST TOOK OFF,' SAYS OWNER OF NEW DOWNTOWN OSHAWA BIZ JILLIAN FOLLERT jfoller t@durhamregion.com SNACKRITE XOTIKS Address: 27 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa Website: snackritexotiks.com Facebook: facebook.com/SnackriteXotiks Instagram: @snackritexotiks Phone: 905-434-4949 A STRONGER VOICE We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. DURHAMREGION.COM/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY