 By Staff
July 19th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
UPDATE July 20: Readers report that the city has since taken down the link.
Coming Soon! Our redesigned website burlington.ca
That was the announcement.
Find what you need. Easier. Faster. Better. Learn more about the website redesign project on Get Involved Burlington…
The problem was the link provided didn’t work.
If you slip over to the current web site where the announcement also appears you will get to a link with a lot of outdated information.
This project is not ready for the main stage, – pathetic – an augur of what is to come ?
 By Pepper Parr
July 18th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is on a bit of a tear.
Terry Caddo, the recently hired President is rebuilding an organization that had fallen out of favour with many in the private sector.
 There is more than a single page to the Strategic Plan – they just weren’t prepared to share it at this point in time. One of the people close to the man set out what he has done and what he will get done, described him this way:
“Terry started his working career in the sports department of a newspaper.
“He is very competitive and is going to make the Chamber relevant once again.
“He is a goal setter, and is working on goals that are achievable.”
We don’t know all that much about what those goals are other than the first page of the latest Strategic Plan that was put together by an independent consultant.
We know that major changes are planned for the Advisory Committees that Chamber has had in place for years.
 Changes are coming in the Committee structure.  Chamber President Terry Caddo working the audience at a recent event. The Burlington Chamber proudly boasts that it is a proactive, not reactive organization. “We help draft policy rather than simply criticize it.”; to that end Caddo has been meeting with anyone that will take his call – including the Mayor, the Regional Chair, the City Manager, leading developers and those stakeholders that Caddo thinks he wants to listen to – if the City had a Chaplain Caddo would probably want to talk to the man.
As a member-based business association, “our Chamber has three main goals: to act as an advocate for local business, to create opportunities for member businesses to promote themselves and do business with one another, and to provide business education opportunities for our members.”
We had hoped to have a chance to look at the Strategic Plan in detail with the hope that it might become a template that others in the community could use.
Everyone is experiencing the same environment. Are we still in a pandemic? While we are out of lock-downs are we going to find ourselves in the same situation come the fall when people will be working more closely and not outside as much.
Are we anywhere near resolving the supply chain problems? Are we even beginning to get a handle on the labour issues – far too many organizations still can’t attract the people they need.
Is Tourism a sector in Burlington? The collection of pamphlets in the Team Burlington building is an embarrassment.
Terry makes a point ensuring that you know who he is responsible to: the member and the Board of Directors – they hired him and they will review his performance. That Board is made up of:
Randall Smallbone, Vice Chair
Holly Simmons, Second Vice Chair
Jordan Davis, Director of Finance
Jennifer Smith, Past Chair
Daniela Fonseca, Director
 By Pepper Parr
July 18th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Heard anything lately about the plans for the Waterfront Hotel site?
Pretty quiet – and that is not a good sign.
 Architecturally stunning – just not appropriate for the waterfront. At 35 and 40 storeys atop a three storey podium – the towers would loom over everything. The Spencer Smith Park experience would never be the same. Two things have occurred.
The Ontario Land Tribunal, that is the body developers (and sometimes the city) appeal to over planning and development issues, has issued a case number which means that organization begins pulling documents together to first determine just what the issue is and then determine when proceedings will begin.
The other “occurrence” is a letter from The Planning Partnership (TPP) – they are the people who represented the city when there was an extensive series of engagement sessions with all kinds of ideas coming to the surface.
In a letter to the city TPP Partner, Donna Hinde, told the Planning department that they “cannot provide professional planning and /or urban design support for any specific building height through the remaining approval process, including at any potential appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.”
When your independent planning consultant quits – you know you’re in trouble.
 The first plan put forward was for a six storey podium on which the towers would sit. Access to the site would be through a passage way that would align with John Street. Given the grade level there would be quite a steep set of steps needed to get people into Spencer Smith Park Earlier in the letter Ms Hinds said “we were directed by city staff to implement a building height of 22 storeys”.
Wow if that is true – and the Director of the Community Planning department said it didn’t happen, there is a serious problem.
Add to those problems the issues around park land dedication and the people of Burlington and the developer are looking at a development that may no longer be viable.
Which the Plan B people would not complain about.
You might want to ask your Council member what they can tell you about this mess.
They are out looking for your vote – this is time to stand on their toes so they can’t walk away.
By Pepper Parr
July 17th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
We had a small follow up on a media release from the city – the attachment didn’t appear to be attached.
Sent a note – nothing came back – we found a way too dig out the information we needed and published the story.
 Two days later we got the following from one of the Communications advisors:
Our working hours may be different. Please do not feel the need to reply outside of your typical working hours.
Lackadaisical was the word that came to mind.
There should be one Communications Advisor on duty at all times – a common cell number would be made available to media who needed information.
This is your Burlington!
 By Pepper Parr
July 17th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
It is going to take more than a photograph of a woman in a wheel chair facing the Cenotaph to become the Mayor of Burlington.f
 Anne Marsden spending a quiet moment in front of the Cenotaph in Veteran Square. The 17,000 votes that were cast in the 2018 election will not translate into votes for Anne Marsden to be given the Chain of Office in October.
Those votes were for a different position and were more of a protest against Gary Carr, the Regional Chair Marsden wanted to replace.
Anne, along with her husband Dave have delegated before city council frequently, some say too frequently, but that was and is her right.
What the public wants to hear is what Anne stands for.
Where is she on municipal taxes; where does she stand on park land dedication and the development charges that are part of buying a home.
Anne is a strong advocate for affordable housing – how does she think this can be done in Burlington when housing is burdened with participation from every government of level in the country.
 Anne Marsden with her husband Dave It is time for Anne to begin to tell the public she wants to serve how she will do the job – in some detail.
The disabled sympathy card has been taken as far as it will get her. Access for those who are disabled has to be cast in stone and never messed with – and on that score Anne Marsden will be there.
It is the other issues that people want to hear her views on as well as how she would lead – hopefully it will be more than a settling of old scores.
 By Staff
July 15th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Summer in the city. Kids in the backyard pool making way too much noise.
Older crowd gathered around the BBQ getting caught up.
For those who like to sit outside in a reasonably comfortable chair and listen to music – you can wander over to the Band shell at Spencer Smith Park and take in a performance that begins at 7:30 every Sunday evening.
 The Galt Kiltie Bank – they play around their part of the province in different municipal parks This Sunday the Galt Kiltie Band will be playing.
For those who cannot get out the music is still there for you – a couple of clicks away on your computer
Lawson Hunter who does stuff and different things around town broadcasts the performance live in www.bnowradio.ca
 Good social distancing – relaxed – all that’s missing is some good Jamaican Ginger Beer.
By Pepper Parr
July 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Where is it going – and where will it end?
The newspaper and television news programs spit out data but what does it all mean to your household and the commercial sector in your community?
Angus Reid, a worldwide and world class opinion research organization put out regular reports based on their continuing polling of public opinion.
They report that people are not travelling as much as they used to – explain that when you read about the delays at Pearson International Airport.
If people are actually doing the StayCation thing – will that mean increased business for the hospitality sector in your community?
Here is what Angus Reid has to say.
 Half of Canadians Cutting Back on Vacations this Year
In response to inflation and rising costs of living, two-thirds (67%) of Canadians are cutting back on planned major purchases, activities or even education this year. Vacations appear to be the primary casualty, with half (47%) of Canadians cutting back on trips they planned to take.
Most Canadians Believe Inflation, Economic Downturn Are Here to Stay
On a variety of metrics, Canadians’ perceptions of the economy have only grown more pessimistic over the past month. Four-in-five (80%) believe the country is heading towards or already in the midst of a recession, with nine-in-ten (88%) concerned about the current state of the economy. Looking ahead to a year from now, more than half (57%) expect the economy to be even worse, twice the proportion who said the same just three months ago. Finally, despite inflation already having reached three-decade highs, two-thirds (67%) anticipate that it will only get worse during the next 12 months.
Canadians are Making Adjustments
 Canadians are continuing to find ways to save money in response to inflation, though the burden appears to fall primarily on low-income households. Canadians earning less than $50k annually are significantly more likely to have reduced their spending in nearly every product category since the start of the year, particularly on clothing (59%), charitable donations (57%) and general household items (54%). For certain essentials– notably gas and groceries – rising costs appear too steep for many households to keep up with, with a third of Canadians saying they have been forced to increase their spending in these areas since January.
 By Staff
July 15th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Street Crime Unit has arrested a male in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in Burlington.
The three week investigation began when investigators were proactively patrolling the area of Queensway Drive when they observed the accused conducting a drug transaction. The accused was subsequently observed conducting another drug transaction at another location in Burlington.
On July 13, 2022, the accused was seen conducting another drug transaction in Hamilton. At that time he was placed under arrest, and Criminal Code search warrants were obtained for his residence and vehicle.
As a result of the search warrants, the following was seized (see attached photo):
• 332.2 grams of Fentanyl
• 364 grams of Cocaine
• 69.3 grams of Methamphetamine
• 11.3 grams of MDMA
• Over $30,000 in Canadian currency
• 60 x .40 caliber Smith and Wesson hollow point ammunition
• 1 x 10 capacity Glock magazine
• 2 cell phones
• 3 digital scales
 Street value estimated at $100,000 The total street value of the seized drugs is over $100,000.
Jitinderpal Bhamra (20) of Hamilton has been charged with:
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (4 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (2 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – MDMA
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Careless Storage of Ammunition
Bhamra was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Scott Heyerman of the 3 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 2342.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
 By Pepper Parr
July 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
OPINION
It is rare, exceedingly rare for a person with little political experience to run for the office of Mayor and win – but it does and has happened.
 Will this piece of Burlington bling be placed on a different neck before the end of the year ? Burlington’s race for the office of Mayor is seen by many as a walk in the park for Marianne Meed Ward.
That could change – there is a potential candidate that could be preparing for a run.
If it takes place it will be well funded – and it will not be a pro-developer candidate.
This individual is young, successful in the commercial world and very well connected in the administrative world.
The Gazette has spoken to a number of people, some of them called us, asking what we knew.
There are some very prominent people who want nothing but the best for the city who have come to the conclusion that Meed Ward is not up to the job that has to be done.
This is not the place to set out where Meed Ward has fallen short – this is the time to look around and ask – can we do better than this. ?
We can
Salt with Pepper is the musings, reflections and opinions of the publisher of the Burlington Gazette, an online newspaper that was formed in 2010 and is a member of the National Newsmedia Council.
 By Staff
July 13th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Sue Biggs has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent and will serve as the Commander of the Burlington District.
 Superintendent Sue Biggs commander of the Burlington District police operations First couple of days on the job she gets a call from Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte who had received concerns regarding illegal and dangerous activities in Sycamore Park and reached out earlier this morning to introduce herself to Superintendent Biggs and request assistance from HRPS.
She responded within 10 minutes stating:
“Thanks for letting me know about these concerns. Would you be able to forward me the name and contact information of someone that reached out to you, so that I can have an officer connect with them to find out more specifics? If we are able to narrow down times and types of issues it would help us to focus our response and to see if we can connect with other community partners, and residents themselves, to become part of the solution.”
Good start.
Burlington has gone through a series of Commanding Officers in the last year or so – three that we can recall.
Both the Fire Chief and now the top police officer for Burlington are women – progress
 By Pepper Parr
July 13th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
It is still out there – amongst us.
We behave as if it isn’t – it is.
Precious little in the way of notices and regular updates from the Regional Medical Officer of Health
A Gazette reader passed along a email conversation she had with a friend.
Some background:
 Are the seniors getting the attention they need at the Seniors” Centre? Is the equipment being properly wiped down after use? A friend who is an instructor at the Burlington Seniors Centre. She tested positive for Covid on Sunday. I told her she had to get in touch with staff to let them know as she had taught classes on Wednesday and Friday (16 people and 30 people). She also told me that the instructor after her shares a microphone with her (the one that goes around the head and has a mouth piece to talk into and this instructor never cleans off the mouthpiece).
I told the friend that staff needed to inform her as well as all of her participants. My friend sent an email on Sunday No mention of whether or not they would contact the seniors who had been exposed.
My friend indicated that there was very little being done in the building with regard to wiping down chairs or going above and beyond cleaning the centre properly.
I emailed Shawna (she is the liaison between council and the Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee), Lisa as the Centre is in Ward 2 and the Office of the Mayor. I had also messaged Shawna through Facebook asking her to look at her email. She notified Mandy Kerr, who is in charge of the Centre, Denise Beard, and Chris Glenn. Have not heard back from the 2 other recipients.
My concern is that the city will not inform these seniors.
Here is what we got from the Gazette reader:
“ I tested positive for Covid on Monday. Sunday evening I was not feeling great. Had a really scratchy and sore throat, runny nose and post nasal drip that resulted in some coughing. Yesterday, Monday, I had the most horrendous headache and no OTC medication worked. Terrible nausea and total exhaustion, but could not sleep. Any one who tells you covid is like a cold has no idea what they are talking about.
 “Called my physician who will call me this morning about getting Pfizer- Paxlovid which is medication given to try to reduce ending up in the hospital.
“I was so careful. Saw very few people. I let my guard down about 10 days ago and visited a friend outdoors with no mask…..won’t do that again.”
Covid19 is still with us. It seems to be targeting older people – given that Burlington has more older people than any other municipality in the Region one would like to believe that extra precautions and vigilance would be exercised – especially at those locations where seniors tend to congregate.
By Staff
July 12, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
This – direct from City Hall!
It’s easy to connect with the City of Burlington. Whatever City service you are looking for, we are ready to help you. Connect with us online and virtually, via email, by phone and in-person. Choose the option that works best for you. Book appointments that suit your schedule.
Here’s how to connect with us
Phone
Call Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email
Send us an email at city@burlington.ca.
Visit
You can visit Service Burlington in its temporary location on the third floor of 390 Brant St., beside City Hall. Enter from Elgin Street. Some in-person services such as marriage licences and commissioning require an appointment. Visit burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 to arrange a time.
Additionally, the Burlington Bus Terminal at 430 John St. and City recreation facilities are also available for in-person help.
Virtual
You can connect with us virtually via Microsoft Teams. Call 905-335-7777 to set up a time.
Online
Visit us at burlington.ca.
Quick Facts
- The following in-person payments are available at Service Burlington, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
– Parking permits and tickets
– Property taxes
– Freedom of Information requests
– Garbage tags
– Dog licenses
– Property information requests
– Recreation services
- Many services are also available online at burlington.ca/onlineservices.
- The average wait time to answer phone calls to 905-335-7777 is five seconds or less.
 Angela Morgan, Strategic Lead, Customer Experience Angela Morgan, Strategic Lead, Customer Experience and a former City Clerk had this to say about communicating with the city:
“We want our customers to know we’re here to help. As we emerge from wide-spread lockdowns, and as the construction continues on the main floor of City Hall, we have had some customers ask us how they can connect with City staff.
The City of Burlington is operating with a mix of in-person, remote and off-site work and is ready to help customers with whatever City service they need in the way that is most convenient for them.”
By Staff
July 12th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Two items were added to the City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon as “Urgent Business”
The Mayor revised the Agenda to bring these two items to the top of the Agenda because outside counsel was to take part
They two items are:
14.1
Integrity Commissioner RFP/Contract Approval
Re-Appoint Principles Integrity as the Integrity Commissioners for the City of Burlington and its local boards pursuant to section 223.3(1) of the Municipal Act for a term to December 31, 2026.
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement and any ancillary documents between the City of Burlington and Principles Integrity for integrity commissioner services, in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel.
14.2
Confidential verbal update regarding City Manager Performance Review
Pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
It would be hard to come up with a reason for outside Counsel to be involved in the issuing of a new contract for the services of an Integrity Commissioner – but one never knows.
 The second item – a Performance Review of the City Manager and the job he has done. The review is a normal part of how municipalities operate – by why a need for outside counsel?
It will be interesting to see what comes out of the Closed Session.
Has Tim Commisso finally had enough and wants out of his contract and has a lawyer in the room?
Something is up!
By Pepper Parr
July 12th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Is this the first step[p into entering the race for the ward 2 council seat?
The line in an item on the LinkedIn platform read:
 Is Kimberly Calderbank getting ready to get back into politics ? Looking to hire a Coordinator.
Work from home/Virtual opportunity.
The candidate will work with both Yellow Robot Marketing and Black Robot (Print shop).
Detail-oriented, and experienced. Positive, can-do attitude.
Tasks may include –
Liaise with clients
Coordinate print schedule
Review/Proof-read social media posts and schedule
Source opportunities for speaking engagements/business growth
Excellent customer service.
Past work experience with not-for-profit/charity is a great asset.
Please email your interest/resume to Kimberly@yellowrobot.ca
I never saw the Yellow Robot operation as a not for profit – it is certainly a going concern.
The background story might be that Kimberly Calderbank is bringing in some administrative help to free up the time she will need if she decides to challenge Lisa Kearns for the ward 2 city council seat.
 It will be a much smaller list of candidates in 2022 In the years since the 2018 municipal election Kimberly has grown professionally. She serves as the media lead for the Halton Police Services Board and for the Ontario Police Services Board. She does media for the Food4Life and was a Cogeco commentator during the Sound of Music parade.
Kimberly Calderbank has an itch for public service. This may be the year she makes a move. She once told this reporter that she wanted at some point in time to be Mayor of the city.
 BY Pepper Parr
July 12th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Community Development Halton (CDH) has been struggling with budget issues, as has every not for profit organization in the Region.
They parted ways with their Executive Director and some staff and are now looking for other not for profits to share the space they have on the South Service Road.
Their intention is to turn the space into something bigger than a CDH office – they want to create a community hub where organizations with similar interests can share space, share resources and more importantly share ideas and look for some intellectual pollination
 It has been a turbulent couple of years for CDH – the pandemic didn’t help and the disruption that took place when Joey Edwardh resigned made it difficult to get a firm grip on what the organization was going to become given the gaps at the leadership level.
It is currently an organization with not much in the way of leadership or anyone with experience in the complex subject of community development.
There have been significant shifts in the make up of the Board – it is a complex job that calls for an understanding of just what the purpose of the organization is and then getting buy-in from the larger community and then being able to leverage that community acceptance into some funding.
While the job description of the Executive Directors includes fund raising none of them managed to raise as much as a dime.
Ted Hildebrand spent 20 years plus with Community Development Halton but was not seen as a future Executive Director – it took time and considerable effort to resolve that parting of ways.
One of the services CDH has been able to continue delivering is the “Community Lens” – reports that take a closer look at issues significant and relevant to the work CDH struggles to do.
 Jan Mowbray served as the President of the Board for two terms and struggled to re-build a board that had in the past been unable to meet the governance need.
 Ann Lawlor,, Chair of Community Development Halton Board Mowbray ended the number of terms she was permitted to serve as a Director and Board Chair and was replaced by Ann Lawlor, who is a member of the Halton Hills Town Council.
Having elected people serve on the Boards of not for profits has never been a particularly good idea. Mowbray served as a Councillor in Milton for two terms after which she turned her attention to CDH. She now serves as an adviser to Law while she gets a grip on just what the organization does and figures out how they can begin to once again serve the community
The Community Lens reports are good, exceptionally good on occasion, that alone id not enough to justify the amount of public money they receive.
Board members are not remunerated.
Median age and average age are commonly used to describe the age of a population.
 Both metrics enable historical comparison of a population or comparison between populations. When a population is divided into various age groups, the age distribution pattern is a useful tool for government, non-profit organizations and businesses to plan, develop and deliver their age-related goods and services.
For example, the size and rate of change of the children’s age group provides vital information for the planning and delivery of children’s education. A non-profit agency serving seniors is interested in the growth of the various age groups over 65 years old. Businesses can better target their products and services to clients in various age groups
Age distribution can be presented in a population pyramid. Each horizontal bar represents an age group (e.g., 0-4 years old) and the proportion (percentage) of the total population. The pyramid is divided into two halves, one for male and the other for female. A pyramid with a wide base and narrow top indicates a young and possibly growing population. On the other hand, an inverted pyramid with a narrow base and wide top, points to an ageing and potentially shrinking population.
The pyramids displayed above show the age distribution of the population in Halton’s local municipalities. They capture a decade of change between 2011 and 2021. The 2021 pyramid (in red outline) is superimposed on top of the 2011 pyramid (in grey).
City of Burlington
Its median age was 44.4 years in 2021, the highest among the four municipalities. The top portion of the pyramid continued to widen. The senior age groups experienced faster growth than the other age groups. They accounted for 21% of the total population in 2021. Over one in five residents was a senior. Among the 6,100 seniors over the age of 85, over two-thirds were women. There were no significant changes in the other age groups.
Town of Oakville
Its median age was 41.6 years in 2021. The top portion of the pyramid was also widening. There was a noticeably narrow mid portion indicating a shrinkage of the 35 to 59 age groups. The share of the child population under 9 years of age decreased by about 2%.
Town of Milton
It was the youngest municipality in Halton. Its median age was 36 years in 2021. However, the base of the pyramid has contracted. The share of the 0-9 years age group old has decreased from 18% to 16%. Although the share of its senior population has increased, especially in the 65 to 79 age groups, the pyramid still has a relatively narrow top in comparison with the bottom.
Milton also has a much more diverse population.
Town of Halton Hills
Its median age was 42 years in 2021. To some extent, the shape of the pyramid resembles that of Oakville. All the above 55 years age groups had increased their shares of the total population.
The challenge now is for each community to take this data and lay it into a bigger data set that includes the number of new residents who will arrive in 2031, then 2041 and then 2051 – time frames that the Region does its planning around.
How many seniors will there be and what will they need in the way of services. Parks and Recreation, cultural activities that fit into the mindset of that demographic.
What the public doesn’t see is – just how does CDH work? Has consideration been given to making their Board meetings public and perhaps some of the committee level work as well.
Room for growth – because the population they are serving is certainly going to grow.
The biggest challenge CDH has is improving its relevance. Losing much of the financial support from United Way was not a good sign.
 By Maria Gracious
July 12th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Before you start betting on sports, it’s critical to understand the most frequent bet kinds offered by oddsmakers. It’s amazing how many individuals wager on sports without recognizing what they’re doing or just don’t care.
Here’s a quick breakdown of each of the key bets available from the bookmakers.
 Understand the most frequent bet kinds offered by oddsmakers. Point Spread
Point Spreads betting is the most prevalent type of gambling for most sports bettors, commonly known as handicap betting. Point spread wagering is well-known among football bettors, but it’s also a popular technique of gambling on basketball. In most sports, the home team is listed second, while the away team is listed first.
Because it’s so simple, point spread betting is popular. For newbie bettors, the easiest way to grasp it is to add or subtract the point spread from their team’s score. If you bet on the underdog, then add to the point spread, and subtract points if you bet on the favorite. You win the bet by covering the point spread after doing your math.
Totals
 Totals, commonly known as under/over bets, are the same throughout most betting markets, irrespective of which sport it is. The idea is straightforward. The bookmakers estimate the total amount of points achieved in a given game, and bettors can gamble on an amount under or over that figure.
Also, remember that the total includes all points scored in a game, not just those scored in normal time. Extra points are added to the total if a game goes into overtime.
Moneyline
Moneylines are the simplest form of betting. Moneyline wagers, also known as win betting or line bets in various areas of the world, don’t include any form of point spreads. When betting on Moneylines, gamblers are betting on the contest’s winner. There’s no point differential.
Futures
Futures, often known as outright bets, are wagers placed on events that occur weeks or months later. However, they can be gambled on for a shorter duration until the event is determined. Future markets, unlike point spreads or total wagering, can’t push. Bettors either win or lose their wager. The most prevalent future bets are based on big sports championships.
Propositions
 Many online bookmakers refer to propositions, as props for short. Props are marketplaces that are unrelated to the game’s final conclusion or score. They’re point spread and total derivatives that act as a game inside a game for gamblers. Originally, they were just novelty wagers, but they’re now available regularly for several sports.
Props are classified into two types: player props and team props. “Who will score first?” is one of the most wagered on prop bets, although the prop bet markets available for bettors to choose from are extensive. Many prop bets on various sporting events are available at several sportsbooks. It’s up to the oddsmakers’ creativity, but proposition markets provide an infinite number of possibilities.
Final Words
One of the major advantages of online sports betting is the diversity of betting possibilities accessible. The betting options mentioned above are only a tiny part of the oddsmakers’ wagering arsenal. However, it’s advised that beginner bettors stick to them before moving on to more intricate and advanced bet types.
There’s a lot of value to be discovered in the markets mentioned above. If you line up your bets correctly, you should have no trouble starting your online sports betting journey while following our guide.
 By Pepper Par
July 12th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 / 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Light Refreshments & Small Group Tours
OUTDOOR EVENT – RAIN OR SHINE
Burlington Green has pulled of a really smart opportunity.
I was tipped off that there was a major news story coming – that was as much as the informant would say.
Then the announcement came out that the Pump House on Lakeshore Road was going to serve as a EcoHub for Burlington Green – what a great idea.
Then I wondered how that came about – put a bunch of questions to Any Schnurr who tried at first to slide by them – a little more poking the near and Any explained.
 A significant piece of the city’s infrastructure history has been repurposed – fitting that it becomes the new home for Burlington Green The city had posted a Request for Proposals i=on their web site.
Someone at Burlington Green immediately saw the benefits for their organization.
 The Pump House served as a private residence when it no longer pumped water They put together a response and the city bought it – and why not. The Pump House is a significant part of the city’s infrastructure history. At one point that location pumped all the water Burlington needed to households across the city. Burlington was probably a town when all this happened.
The building underwent some major upgrades – the roof was replaced and some of the architectural features were given some help.
The inside was basically bare – running water and heat.
The basement is dry – for a building that close to the lake to have a dry basement attests to some solid construction work.
The city then put out proposals and found a woman who wanted to set up a beach xxx operation. You could rent chairs, umbrellas, paddle boats. It was a good idea but when Covid19 shut down the city it wasn’t viable – rent had to be paid and there were no customers.
The building was empty – again.
This is one of those win win situations. A part of the city’s heritage was being put to good use and an important part of the city’s not for profit community had a new home.
The current pumping station and water treatment plant are just across the road.
Hopefully Amy will learn from this experience that getting as much information as possible out as early as possible is part of being transparent and accountable.
The Mayor will apparently cut a ribbon – we thought she might go for a swim.
You are asked to reserve at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burlingtongreen-eco-hub-launch-tickets-382645351547
By Staff
July 9th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
No Sunscreen, No Bug Spray, No Umbrellas Needed!
New this year, One Burlington’s Celebration of Diversity is being held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) instead of outdoors at a local park. Holding this FREE event at BPAC allows us to offer air conditioning, full accessibility, beautiful facilities and rain can’t dampen the day.
The event runs from noon to 4:00pm. International food trucks will be outside to provide lunch and snacks from 11:30am. Enjoy lunch at the nearby Cogeco Patio under the trees. Coffee, tea and water are available free in the BPAC lobby.
Community and professional performers will be featured on the Main Stage theatre. Shows begin at 12:15 and run every 20 minutes. Performers range from Chinese Zither players to JoyRide, an entertaining exploration of musical instruments to Tyrsa Ukrainian Dancers.
The BPAC lobby will house community, faith and cultural groups at tables to provide information on their services and programs. This is a one-stop shopping opportunity to learn about what’s available in Burlington.
There will be a panel discussion in the Studio Theatre from 12:15 to !:30. The topic is “Working for Peace”. Moderator Rev. Michael Coren is known for his controversial history as a conservative journalist and TV presenter before his change of heart and subsequent ordination in the Anglican Church. Panelists come from a range of experience as faith leaders and educators. Two Prayer Rooms are available for a little private time away from the crowd.
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is the perfect facility for this event. BPAC has fully equipped theatres, a large glass enclosed lobby and plenty of space on the Cogeco Patio and the Plaza for enjoying international foods. All of this and no chance of sun stroke, rain or annoying bugs.
All activities are free of charge. Everyone is welcome to come and experience what Burlington has to offer.
For more information, please contact Barbara Anderson-Huget, Project Manager, One Burlington at barbarinaah@yahoo.ca.
By Staff
July 7th. 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
When the list of the Best Places to buy a home was published people who wanted to buy in Burlington knew the city didn’t have a chance of being anywhere near the top of the list.
Burlington isn’t even on the list of 35 cities.
What does it all mean? More people will be looking into the Guelph market which might take some pressure off the Burlington market.
But for those owning homes in Burlington, those sky high prices are just fine.
By Staff
July 7th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
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