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October 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Karina Gould. She is now the Minister of Family, Children and Social Development. It isn’t a promotion and it isn’t a demotion. She had to leave the International Development Ministry in order for the former Minister of Defence to have something to do. Having all but raised her son in the House of Commons she will do well in this new Ministry.  Karina Gould getting the official PM elbow bump during her searing in this morning. 
October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
The cat is out of the bag.  Ouch! Financial people are expected to put forward a budget asking for a 5.45% increase over last year. That didn’t come as a big surprise. In the media release from city hall they explained that “This represents a 5.45% increase to the City’s portion of the tax bill.” The statement is totally true.  In the beginning she was all about transparency and accountability. Something changed. The media release also said: “When combined with the estimated regional and education tax levies, the overall projected tax increase for a Burlington homeowner in 2022 is 3.18% or $24.76 per $100,000 of assessment. For example, homeowners with a home assessed at $500,000 would pay an additional $123.80 per year or $2.38 per week. That statement is totally true as well. The point that never gets made is this: The city collects taxes for the education sector and the Regional government but has absolutely no impact on the amount taxes levied by the Boards of Education and a minimal impact on the Regional taxes levied. Burlington has just 7 of the 24 votes at the Regional level. The combined tax level tends to make the Burlington 5.45 % look better, the reality is that the city is taxing its citizens at a level well above inflation. Two percent increases are not going to be seen for a long time.  Citizens looking over a budget document that they have next to no chance of changing. Better that they be given a piece of cake. As for the public having any impact – the numbers are all but cast in stone well before the public gets to see them. For Mayor Meed Ward to say she wants the public to “ assist City Council in the budget process” and “to share their input and tell us what services are important to them.” To what end? Adding insult to injury this Mayor does not appear to be doing anything to find ways to let tax payers meet in a live setting and express their views. She would rather have you “join in the conversation at the November 22 virtual town hall that she will be hosting. 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.
October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Each member of Council finds their own way to meet with constituents.  When she is on a roll – Kearns is a dangerous lady with a microphone. Lisa Kearns (ward 2) has the most active ward in the city, although the folks in Aldershot would differ with her on that. She has broken the meeting mold that most members of Council are using and is now meeting with her constituents both virtually and live. She held her second hybrid meeting last week and found herself spending most of the two hours explaining what was happening on the development side of things. It is hectic and it is complex. Council decided recently to proceed with the hiring of about 15 additional planners who will be needed to cope with the development applications that have kept the planning department stretched to the limit.  Councillor Kearns suggested she might take constituents on a walking tour of the developments in her ward. Kearns put together a map of where the development is taking place in her ward and the status of a number of those applications.  Brant Street is on the right hand side and Prospect is on the left side. Prospect curves around the development. A pre-application from Camarro Developments for the proposed development at Brant and Prospect had already been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal – it has been there for some time. It took a number of questions to get the people giving the pre application presentation to say just how tall the building is going to be. The plan is for 293 units with 275 parking spaces in the four underground parking levels. 61 – 3 bedroom; 100 – 2 bedroom, and 132 – 1 bedroom. There will be retail at grade level. It wasn’t clear just what would be in the 7 level podium. During their presentation last week we got some detail on what is going to be a 31 storey structure with a seven level podium with 25 storey’s on top of the podium – which sets a new record for height in the city.
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October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Police Board meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to register and observe our meeting you can do so by clicking on this link: The Police Service Board oversees the Halton Regional Police. Key parts of the Agenda for Thursday are: CONSENT AGENDA 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Shaping Burlington’s 2022 budget: key meeting dates coming up, including a virtual town hall with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward on Nov. 22 Work to determine the 2022 budget continues. An overview of the budget will be presented to Burlington City Council at a virtual Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. The overview will include a look at the proposed 2022 operating budget as well as the 2022 capital budget and forecast. Key areas of focus for the proposed 2022 budget The proposed 2022 budget focuses on:
 City plans to add more bylaw enforcement officers. Proposed capital budget
Proposed operating budget
Proposed tax increase When combined with the estimated regional and education tax levies, the overall projected tax increase for a Burlington homeowner in 2022 is 3.18% or $24.76 per $100,000 of assessment. For example, homeowners with a home assessed at $500,000 would pay an additional $123.80 per year or $2.38 per week. A copy of the proposed budget for 2022 will be available online at burlington.ca/budget.  Pre Covid19 there were meetings with staff where questions could be asked. Now it’s all virtual. Public Input To gather feedback from residents about how municipal services are valued and which ones are a priority for residents, the City hosted an online budget survey from July 5 to Sept. 30, 2021, at getinvolvedburlington.ca. A total of 539 responses were received. Survey results:
Get Involved Burlington also features an interactive budget simulation tool where residents and taxpayers can show the City how they would balance the budget. Users can increase and decrease funding for different City service areas as they see fit while still maintaining a balanced budget. Virtual 2022 Budget Town Hall – Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.  Marianne Meed Ward has never shied away from budget increases. Her approach reflects the Red Liberal in her. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward explains: “The budget process is one of the most important exercises the city undertakes each year. Determining key spending priorities in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is challenging as COVID continues to present significant financial impacts. “To assist City Council in the budget process, we want residents and taxpayers to share their input and tell us what services are important to them. Please join in the conversation at the Nov. 22 virtual town hall that I will be hosting. We know our citizens expect us to maintain a high quality of services as our city continues to grow and evolve and we want everyone to share their feedback with us, so we can continue to deliver on their expectations.”  Joan Ford knows her numbers inside out. She gives council the facts and advice when they ask. They don’t ask very often. Joan Ford, Director of Finance gives her side of the budget story: “The City’s annual budget process provides an opportunity to review existing operations and make investments in key City programs and services. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to provide significant financial challenges for the City, the 2022 budget process will focus on maintaining the city’s financial position, addressing corporate risks, and ensuring residents continue to receive the programs and services that provide a high quality of life in Burlington.”
October 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington Centre’s Spooktacular Finds and Drive-In weekend has been a big success so far. The Mom’s Market Collective hosted Spooktacular Finds at the Burlington Centre on Saturday. Twenty-two vendors set up shop in the mall corridor between the south entrance and the food court. Trick or treating was encouraged in the market decorated with bright orange and black balloons draped in spider webs. Beside the giant bowl of chocolate and Halloween candy was a raffle for prizes. Founder Amy Thompson was thrilled with how the event went.  Mom’s Market Collective Founder Amy Thompson “it’s been great. We’ve had loads of heavy shoppers and a bunch of kids came to trick or treat, which is great. It’s been a great day,” said Thompson who talked about returning to the Burlington Centre, “we will be back the first weekend of December for a holiday-themed market.” The vendor’s wares took all kinds of forms from wellness and beauty, mom-centric items such as baby clothes belonging to a fall collection in monochromatic seasonal orange, yellow and earthy hues. Elsewhere were nick-nacks, clothes, and home decorations cozy and seasonal or with year-round appeal. Vendors were in good spirits, many of whom were appearing at their first market and were eager to register for subsequent events with the Mom’s Market Collective. The Mom’s Market Collective is a group of women founded by Amy Thompson and Jasmine Ancona promoting and platforming women-led small local businesses. They have established a relationship with Burlington Center, appearing earlier this week on Thursday at an event called A Night Off, and will continue their partnership with upcoming holiday events in December.  Vendors were stretched out along the wide corridor – sales were respectable. The Mom’s Market Collective has set up shop in 19 locations across Canada, including 12 in Ontario. Between the market’s success and Burlington Centre’s ongoing interest Burlingtonians should expect to see a lot of the Mom’s Market Collective. The Halloween fun didn’t stop when the market wrapped up at Burlington Center; a sold-out Drive-in audience of a whopping 100 cars screened Raya and the Last Dragon. The sold-out Drive-In Spooktacular returns tonight to show the Adam’s Family(2019) at 6:30 pm.
October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Halton Regional Police Service is issuing a Public Alert after responding to five non-fatal, unintentional overdoses overnight (October 21-22, 2021). This is the largest cluster of suspected overdose-related calls since the beginning of the pandemic. In the month of October, HRPS has attended 33 overdoses; 13 in the past week alone. Locations Substances
Advice for People Who Use Drugs Know your tolerance and always use a small amount of a drug first to check the strength. Remember that any drug can be cut with, or contaminated by, other agents or drugs (e.g. fentanyl), which in very small amounts can be harmful or fatal. Carry naloxone, a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone is available free-of-charge in Halton at Halton Region clinics (in Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville), Halton Region Needle Exchange Program (Exchange Works), and some local pharmacies. To find a pharmacy that distributes naloxone, visit the Ontario government’s web page. Don’t run. Call 9-1-1. An overdose is a medical emergency. Know the signs of an overdose and call 9-1-1 right away. Our frontline officers, and other first responders in Halton, carry naloxone and we want to assist. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides broad legal protections for anyone seeking emergency support during an overdose, including the person experiencing an overdose. This means citizens, including youth, will not be charged for offences such as simple possession for calling 9-1-1 in an emergency.
October 20, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
This Background piece is on the long side. It is the first time we have seen such a comprehensive engagement plan with so much detail and really relevant information. While we are surprised we also want to thank the Communications people for being this candid. Burlington is in the next phase of city-building as it approaches full build-out of the urban area. The undertaking of area-specific plans (ASPs) for Burlington’s Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) represents the City’s continuing implementation of its vision for appropriate intensification and the protection of established neighbourhoods by focusing future population growth to key areas, and in particular, a focus around higher order transit.  Way back in the beginning the GO stations were called Mobility Hubs and at that time the bus terminal in the downtown core was included a Hub. That mistake made it possible for a developer to put up a 26 storey tower which opened things up for other developers. This is a big big deal – it involves something in the order of 20,000 people and or jobs in what will be a small village of its own. It will take decades to get through it all and it may well change in some form going forward. The city has put together an Engagement Plan – it runs 13 pages long – with a lot of surprising information. Area Specific Plans for the properties within each MTSA have to be created. This work started out as a Mobility Hub study which was placed on hold in Q1 2019 to allow for a shift in focus to emerging planning priorities, including the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review, the scoped re-examination of the adopted Official Plan and the Interim Control Bylaw Land Use Study. There are a number of key differences that resulted in significant changes to the scope and considerations of the work that had to be done including the completion of all required technical studies, further public and stakeholder engagement and the completion of three (3) area-specific plans, as well as the associated implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments and other implementation strategies which may be required to get everything before Council.  Citizens will show up for a meeting if you make it interesting enough and promote it effectively. We will have to wait until we are out of Covid19 rules for events like this to take place The Engagement Plan highlights the points in the process at which engagement will take place, who will be engaged, and the level of engagement. The plan also clearly defines which aspects of the process the City and public can influence throughout the discussion. Decision Statement The decision statement for the MTSA ASP project is as follows: “By June 2022, Burlington City Council will vote to adopt amendments to the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 to incorporate Protected Major Transit Station Area (MTSAs) area-specific plans to guide development and investment around the Burlington, Appleby and Aldershot GO Station Areas. “Amendments adopted by Burlington City Council will then be forwarded to the Region of Halton for approval.” Summary of Stakeholders A stakeholder is anyone who has an interest or concern about a specific topic. To identify the stakeholders for the MTSA ASP Project, a mapping process will be used to confirm all the people who are affected by this work, those who have influence or power over the work and those that have an interest in its outcome, based on the stakeholders previously identified through the Mobility Hubs Project. It is expected that various individuals and groups will be identified across the following categories: • Residents and resident groups (including newcomers, young families and young people) • Community organizations; special interest, advocacy, and activism groups Once the stakeholders and interested or affected individuals and groups have been confirmed, the engagement milestones in this plan will be refined to reflect the tactics and level of engagement required for each party throughout the MTSA ASP Project. Objectives of Engagement • Provide relevant information about the project, decision-making process, and how the public can provide input and feedback; • Work with City communications and engagement staff, as well as consultants, to provide a coordinated approach to engagement, communication and evaluation of the MTSA ASPs and their implementing policies. • Provide multiple channels for people to provide meaningful input virtually and, if possible, in-person at appropriate decision points;  The Getting Involved web site has loads of information and is the place documents are stored for quick retrieval. It takes some practice to get the hang of it all – but it works. • Create an ongoing record of what is said during engagement opportunities and make it available to the public throughout the process, so they can track the progress of the project, including reports back to the community that highlight how feedback was or was not incorporated into the final recommendations to Council; • Gather meaningful input from members of the community whose voices are historically underrepresented in conversations about city issues; • Establish a project page on getinvolvedburlington.ca as the main online platform for up-to-date information about the project and upcoming engagement opportunities; • Use clear, plain language in the delivery of the Engagement Plan to inform the public about what can and cannot be influenced through the MTSA ASP Project. Project Stages and Engagement Milestones The strategies that will be used for public involvement in the MTSA ASP Project reflect the feedback provided to the City in the May 17, 2021 Council Workshop. Relevant feedback from related projects has also been considered, including the new Burlington Official Plan, the Scoped Re-Examination of the Downtown and the Interim Control By-Law Land Use Study. These strategies will be further refined by the MTSA ASP Project Steering Committee. Policies and Factors That Cannot be Influenced 1. Planning policy at the local municipal level is informed by legislation, policies and plans such as the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Halton Region Official Plan, Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan and others. 2. City Council can adopt proposed amendments to the Burlington Official Plan, but Halton Region is the designated approval authority. Halton Region may modify City-proposed amendments prior to approval and, if appealed, the approved amendments may be subject to further change through the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, (Now named the Ontario Land Tribunal) except for PMTSA policies and zoning regulations protected from appeal under the Planning Act. 3. The proposed Area-Specific Plans and associated implementing mechanisms will be prepared for the Burlington Official Plan (2020), not the Burlington Official Plan (1997). 4. This study is focused only on the Downtown Burlington Urban Growth Centre/Burlington GO MTSA, Aldershot GO MTSA and Appleby GO MTSA. MTSA boundaries and the corresponding minimum growth targets are being set by Region of Halton through its Municipal Comprehensive Review. Draft Halton Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 48 proposes updates to the Regional Structure and includes formal boundaries for each of the MTSAs within Halton Region. Once approved by the Province, these boundaries and targets cannot be appealed.
6. In 2017, a new policy framework for “Protected Major Transit Station Areas” (PMTSAs) was established in the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990. PMTSAs are a municipal tool used to support Higher Order Transit infrastructure around Major Transit Station Areas by establishing minimum density targets and transit-supportive land uses which are protected from appeal. In accordance with Planning Act section 16(16), once identified in an upper-tier municipal official plan and approved by the Province, PMTSA policies cannot be appealed. Similarly, once implementing policies and zoning have been enacted at the lower-tier municipal level, the prescribed policies cannot be appealed. PMTSAs may also require Inclusionary Zoning to support affordable housing objectives. Specifically, official plan policies may authorize Inclusionary Zoning by authorizing the inclusion of affordable housing units within buildings or projects containing other residential units, and by providing for the affordable housing units to be maintained as affordable housing units over time. 7. This project will refine and build upon the draft precinct plans developed through the former Mobility Hubs Study in 2018. However, as these plans were released as preliminary and were neither endorsed nor approved by City Council, they are subject to change based on further public engagement and the completion of technical studies. 8. Certain aspects of this project will be informed by the outcome of various technical studies, many of which are required by legislation and policy. These technical studies are undertaken in accordance with established criteria and completed by qualified experts. 9. The Burlington MTSAs are complex, previously developed areas with multiple landowners. The City does not have control over the speed of change related to development. Property owners decide when and if they will develop or redevelop their property. 10. The implementing Official Plan Amendments must be adopted by City Council by June 2022. 11. The implementing Zoning By-Law Amendments must be approved by City Council by December 2022.  Kwab Ako-Adjei, Director, Corporate Communications & Engagement at City of Burlington, has set out a demanding criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the Engagement Plan. Burlingtonians haven’t seen an approach like this before. How the City Will Collect and Respond to Feedback Evaluating the Engagement Process To assist in measuring how the public participation contributed to the final project decision to be made, the following will be used to evaluate the overall public participation process. 1. Once the project is complete, measure the degree to which community members felt they: a. Understood the project’s process and its limitations 2. Evaluate each form of engagement. How did each of the engagement approaches used help to achieve the engagement objectives? 3. Analyze how the feedback received about the forms of engagement informed new or alternative approaches to the overall public participation process as the project moved forward.
October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
The Gazette is a member of the National Newsmedia Council. In a recent report from the Council they set out how editorial choices get made and how differences are resolved. We strive to follow those guidelines Over the past two months, the NNC received more than 50 complaints, and dozens more phone calls, from people who expressed their concerns about a front-page layout of an August 26th edition of the Toronto Star. Readers were incensed over the front-page presentation of a story featuring strongly-worded tweets about people who chose not to get the COVID vaccine. The front-page tweets were, in many readers’ words, “divisive and hateful.”
That day’s edition of the Toronto Star featured an article about public attitudes towards unvaccinated people, citing a poll that suggested many vaccinated Canadians had “no sympathy for those who choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine and then fall ill.” The article pointed to strongly worded tweets from people who felt similarly, and the tweets were prominently displayed on the front page of the paper. One tweet included on the front page read, “I have no empathy left for the willfully unvaccinated. Let them die.” While the Toronto Star’s public editor published a column about the issues with the front-page display in the following days, the significant outcry from readers underscores the need for clarity and consideration when presenting complex issues, particularly when they are given the weight and focus of a front-page display. In this case, the NNC heard from many complainants who were concerned that the comments expressed harmful views, sowed further division, and were not clearly identified as tweets from individuals. Take, for example, some of the criticism we heard from complainants: “This is a prime example of the divide the media has caused…This newspaper is fanning the flames of hatred and division.” “To see such words of hate plastered across a front page is not only outrageous and unacceptable but also utterly irresponsible in these volatile times.” “We are already so fractured as a society that this headline does nothing but fuel the divide.” “Everyone has a right to their opinion but a newspaper has an even greater responsibility to the community to ‘draw a line’. That front page article is down right scary and absolutely promotes hate, discrimination, misinformation and fear towards fellow human beings.” One individual pointed out, “There are others who by means of exemption are unable to be vaccinated either due to religious beliefs or medical conditions,” and “Being that it is the front page, many people will see these hateful remarks and have no context unless they read the article.” Even among those who recognized the comments as tweets, many felt it was difficult to discern this fact and that the comments were given undue weight. As one complainant put it, “The newspaper quotes someone from Twitter…and promotes it on their front page in a way that suggests they agree with it. The fact it comes from another person is in very small characters, and the text is placed without quotation marks.” In addition to the general outrage over the front-page display of the story, some complainants took the opportunity to express their views on vaccination. A number of complainants simply wanted an apology from the news organization about how the newspaper chose to highlight these tweets. Most complainants immediately contacted the NNC with their concerns. Some told us they even reached out to their local police with concerns about hateful language and were referred to the NNC. The NNC reviewed each of the complaints and listened to their phone calls. As is our process, we encouraged them to try to resolve the matter, first, with the news organization directly and allow reasonable opportunity for the news organization to address their concerns. On August 28, the public editor of the Toronto Star published his findings in a column in response to reader concerns. The Star had received thousands of messages from concerned readers who found the front-page display “confusing, hurtful and inflammatory.” As noted in the column, “Many readers thought the statements were the Star’s view, like a front-page editorial; others thought it was the headline to the story.” The public editor noted that there were no quotation marks around the tweeted comments, that the tweets lacked context, and the source of the comments was not clearly identified. The column included comments from the editor of the Toronto Star, who acknowledged the “power” and “responsibility” of a front page. She apologized for the fact that the particular front-page display did not meet their usual standards. As noted in the column, the public editor found that “greater care should have been taken” in this case, and that “The Star wound up stoking the very divisions it sought to write about.” Throughout the pandemic, the NNC has received a number of complaints and phone calls from people concerned with polarization and ‘divisiveness’ in reporting on COVID, and especially, COVID vaccines. In many of these cases, people want to see another side of the story reflected, even if the evidence does not support it. Whether covering vaccine hesitancy or people’s response to vaccine hesitancy, reporting on unfounded, offensive, or even extreme views can be newsworthy and serve important journalistic purposes, so long as those views are treated with appropriate care. That means providing appropriate attribution and context, including verifiable evidence and information about sourcing. In this particular case, the NNC recognizes that the complaints were primarily directed at the front-page layout of the story, and not the story itself, which in fact aimed to provide context and shed light on the attitudes expressed in the strongly-worded tweets. In reviewing complainants’ concerns and the news organizations’ response to the matter, the NNC agreed with the news organization that the comments should have been more clearly labelled. It also agreed that in this case, the display of the tweets on the front page fell short of journalistic standards around context and attribution. At the same time, the NNC found that the public editor’s findings and thorough report on the matter both acknowledged and addressed reader concerns about the lack of context, inadequate labelling, and divisive nature of the comments. While apologies typically fall outside the mandate of the NNC, we would note that the chief editor’s comments and apology for the front page’s shortcomings, as quoted in the column, go a long way to addressing reader concerns, particularly of those who wished to see recognition of the wide-reaching impact of the newspaper’s front page. In light of the published findings by the Toronto Star public editor, the NNC considered this matter resolved due to corrective action.
October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
This was passed on to us – we haven’t had an opportunity yet to talk to the people behind this work done by young students. We just had to share the art work with you. Call it Innocent Eyes.  Fishbowls from the eyes and hands of young students The comments that came with the pictures went like this:  It’s a gum ball machine “After working with educators and students for 30 years, we have developed curriculum that works! Our techniques remove the fear of failure that can block creative expression. As a result, our students produce artwork beyond their imagination.” Some of the results:
October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
This is about an event proposal that literally slipped through council with very little public input. At the time the organizers of the event were looking for a five year permit – Ward Councillor Lisa Kearns whittled that down to two years. The urgency on the part of the organizers was to give sponsors the assurance that they were putting their money into something that was going to be around for awhile. TD bank was mentioned as people ready to sign the cheque. The organizers explained that The Burlington Holiday Market was established to celebrate the holiday spirit in the heart of the city, downtown Burlington. 2021 will mark the first year of this annual event. Building on a tradition of bringing the community together, the Market welcomes residents, families and visitors from around the Halton and Hamilton region to come and experience a celebration of the season. In partnership with the Sound of Music, the Burlington Holiday Market took inspiration from European Christmas markets and infused a flair of Canadiana to deliver a unique and imaginative immersive experience. The Burlington Holiday Market will offer several features including concerts and choirs, a HERO’s lounge, interactive community art features and advent-style community displays.* After a tumultuous 18-months, the Burlington Holiday Market is ready to bring everyone back together and revitalize the downtown just in time for the holiday season. From December 9th to 12th we will transform downtown Burlington into a holiday wonderland with something to excite all the senses and fun for all ages. They pointed to the history of large events in Burlington with Sound of Music festival brings 200,000 people into the downtown and RibFest, which has been around since 1996 attracting approximately 175,000 people.
Sponsorships were clearly a big part of the revenue side. Available for your consideration we are offering limited sponsorship at the following levels: $40,000 PRESENTing Sponsorships 1 Available $25,000 Gold Sponsorships 4 Available $17,500 Silver Sponsorships 7 Available $10,000 Bronze Sponsorships 10 Available And the following unlimited sponsorships: $3,000 Cheer Sponsorships $1,000 Snowflake Sponsorships *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market The PRESENTing Sponsor ($40,000) will enjoy the ultimate in visibility around the region, in the media and during the market. This is an opportunity to leverage an active and engaged audience and offer a high-profile display in the largest activation space available within the Market. Naming: Activation: Recognition: Social Media eCommerce Thank you Visibility: ● Logo on print advertising Rights distributed on social and digital) ● Logo on digital advertising ● First right of refusal for 2022 *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market GOLD SPONSORSHIP – $25,000 Activation Recognition Visibility Social Media Thank you ECommerce Rights ● Logo on print banner *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market SILVER SPONSORSHIP – $17,500 Activation Recognition Visibility Social Media eCommerce Thank you Rights *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market BRONZE SPONSORSHIP – $10,000 Activation Recognition Visibility Social Media eCommerce *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market CHEER SPONSORSHIP – $3,000 Visibility Social Media SNOWFLAKE SPONSORSHIP – $1,000 Social Media *All sponsorships may be subject to change at the discretion of the Burlington Holiday Market. The person you want to meet with is: Meagan Madill Bring your cheque book. There is a lot more behind this situation – Stay Tuned and Stand By!
October 21, 2021 BURLINGTON.
The Election writ hasn’t been issued but the date is set – the province will go to the polls on June 2, 2022 – the Liberals are putting their plans in gear and doing a door to door canvas on Saturday.  Mariam Manaa Join candidate Mariam Manaa and other BPLA members in a Day of Action this Saturday, October 23rd. You can help us connect with Burlington residents by:
No experience is necessary. Training for canvassing will be provided prior to the start of the canvass, or click here to register for virtual canvasser training session on Saturday at 10 a.m. .Phone bank training can be accessed at any time by clicking here The Burlington Liberals appear to be planning on using a lot of technology this time around to talk to their membership base and their volunteers – not always the same. This is also a great opportunity for any high school students looking to fulfill their required volunteer hours. No word yet on what part of the city the door to door will take place.
October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington Centre transforms this Saturday for their Spooktacular Finds and Drive-In Movie events. The Mom’s Market Collective hosts the Spooktacular Finds that will be set up throughout the Centre with over 25 vendors selling unique merchandise and products. Customers are encouraged to bring their kids along for trick or treating.  What do you think he is looking at? Sounds like a great event – the movie tickets were gone in a flash. After the market shuts down the Drive-In Movie Spooktacular kicks off at 6:30 pm. The sold-out film event has seen 100 available parking spaces fill up for both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets were free and guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item that will go to the Gift of Giving Back. The Mom Market Collective is a Canada wide Collective that believes in supporting local and giving a platform for the small shops in the community. On Saturday October 23rd The Mom Market Halton is hosting their Spooktacular Finds Market at Burlington Centre from 10-5. The small businesses you can shop from are: 30 Something Co, Li Creations, Simple Bath, Lucy Nixon Norwex, SweetLegs Hamilton With Heather, Honey Harbour Designs, Lottastic, Sweet Peas Baby Company, Ella rose little bows, Barely There Skincare, The Maison Noor, Atelieh, Jai & Miah Boutique, Heather’s Essentials, Wicker Blues, rresintable, Chakra Jewels Accessories, Chewie & Co., Reiki and Rock Craft Wellness and A Plus Teacher For those who secured tickets for the drive-in portion, restaurants will be open for takeout and snacks are available. Blaze Pizza is providing a special menu for the event. Spots are first come, first served. Full details can be found on the Burlington Centre website.
October 21sr, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Another Brant Street development – this one at Brant and Prospect – 789-795 Brant Street Applicant is Camarro Developments Inc.Described as having a seven level podium with a tower that will have 307 units – but no mention of the actual height. The paucity of information has the ward Councillor upset. The proposed development concept for redevelopment of the Subject Lands currently provides for a mixed-use development consisting of one residential tower containing 307 residential units, ground floor retail at the base of the tower. The application includes three ground-level townhome units integrated into the building. The proposed development will have a mix of 1-bedroom plus den, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units.
The Preapplication presentation will take place this evening at 7:00 pm Oct. 21, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)
October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
It’s the trees again. Burlington has this struggle going on within the bosom of the city over the trees Some see a tree on their property as their tree that they can do anything they wish with. Others see trees as something for which we are the stewrds – to ensure that they are cared for and preserved wherever possible.  Roseland residents writing comments on plans for tree preservation at a 2016 meeting. Finding a consensus and strong views for better preservation isn’t in place yet. It’s an ongoing battle – and one that the city administration and Council are going to do everything they can to get a consensus – thus another Public engagement on proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement Guiding Principles and the Private Tree Bylaw Update. They want feedback from residents, businesses, developers and forestry professionals on the proposed policy statements and bylaw amendments. There are two opportunities to provide feedback: online survey and online public information session. The online survey is open now until Nov. 12, 2021 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree Online information session: Location: Online. Link will be posted on getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree  Belvinea -one of the streets in the city that makes your heart swell as you drive along it on a Spring day. Staff will be presenting information and receiving feedback on the proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement guiding principles which will form the basis of a new city policy. The focus of the discussion will be on how these guiding principles will help to develop city policies and how they will influence future amendments to the City’s Public and Private Tree Bylaws. The Proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement Guiding Principles are: A healthy urban forest improves the quality of life of City of Burlington residents. By providing a framework for protection and enhancement of all trees on public and private property, the City of Burlington’s urban forest will continue to grow with the goal to reach 35 percent tree canopy cover by 2041.  Roseland has an aging collection of trees that need attention and a replacement plan A multi-faceted approach is required to meet this goal, which is addressed through four guiding principles:  Just two weeks ago trees were ripped out in rural Burlington and there was no one at the city or regional level that could do anything to prevent it. • Tree Planting and Replacement To get involved, please visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree.
October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Here is an interesting situation. Our Mayor sits on the Burlington Hydro Board. Electrical Utilities across the province are undergoing a process of consolidation – but not Burlington. Haven’t heard anyone asking why Burlington is going to sit on the sidelines. But that is another matter. CUTRIC – Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium has released a report reviewing and assessing the transportation electrification strategies of electricity generators and distributors – electrical utilities – from across Canada. Titled Electrical Utility Strategies for Transportation Electrification: Canadian Market Scan & North American Case Studies, the insightful report reveals, amongst other things, a distinct shortage of utility-led transportation electrification strategies in Canada today.  If the transit fleet is going to be electric Burlington Hydro might want to invite Sue Connor, Director of Transit, to talk to them about how this can be done. “With utilities needing to play a vital role in the electrification of transit systems, including both battery and hydrogen electric transit systems, Canadian transit agencies recognize the need to develop robust utility relationships,” said Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of CUTRIC. “However, this report shows that most major utilities in Canada are poorly prepared for transit electrification and have no or minimal transit electrification strategies.” The report provides a full market scan of strategies launched by Canadian electrical utilities, as well as a review of electrification case studies and best practices across North America, including current initiatives from BC Hydro, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd and Toronto Hydro, who are members of CUTRIC. The report also reviews legislation and regulation that promotes utility involvement. As Canada strives to reach 5,000 zero emissions buses, utility-led transportation electrification strategies are a critical component and will aid a faster and more efficient transition.  Sue Connor, Director of Burlington Transit The report can be had for $299 – the Director of Transit probably has one. The city is lucky to have one of the most creative and highly respected transit professionals in the country serving as the Director of Transit. Sue Connor performed miracles when she ran Brampton’s transit operations and has made huge differences at Burlington Transit. Ridership growth was soaring until Covid19 kicked that operation in the shins. There is an opportunity for the city to lead on the electrification of the Burlington Transit fleet – Mayor Meed Ward is a big fan of transit but has anyone ever seen her on a bus? We learned recently that the fees for the C.Dir designation Meed Ward earned last year were paid for by Burlington Hydro. It was a perk that was available to every Burlington Hydro Board member. The C.Dir. Board Director Education program is a globally recognized, university-accredited professional designation. One has to wonder why Meed Ward just didn’t declare this when we asked the question some time ago. Where did her lofty cry for transparency when she was a ward councillor go?
October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
Online casino gaming is legal and available to Canadians, but what’s it really like? While there is a growing interest in online gambling all over the world, some people are still apprehensive about signing up to a site and trying it out themselves. That’s understandable. After all, many people are also apprehensive of giving money to any online site. However, online casinos are usually incredibly safe and can be a lot of fun. Provided that you make sure a site is licenced by a reputable gambling authority such as the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority or the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, you can be sure the casino is safe and fair. Still, it’s a good idea to do some research before signing up to a site if you want to make sure you have a fun experience.  Quality on-line gambling sites offer an opportunity to play in a demo mode to let you get a feel for how they work. Games Bonuses Risk Playing at Canadian online casinos can be lots of fun, but you should be sure to pick the right casino first. Choosing a good online casino is important, as it will let you play the best games while being fair and safe to use. Ensure that any casino you play at is licenced and has good user reviews online.
October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton District School Board is hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Fall.
Registration is required for these sessions as limited spots are available. Parents/guardians can register by completing the Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions Registration Form. Sessions will be held on Google Meet and registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Sessions will not be recorded. Register HERE Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session. The Board’s Mental Health & Well-Being webpage has information for parents/guardians and students on mental health, ways to support positive mental health and well-being, and how to get additional support at school and in the broader community.
October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington will continue to follow the Provincial mandate and require proof of vaccination in City recreational facilities for all who are eligible for the vaccines. City-operated services and facilities not impacted include:
 Parents can watch – but they must show their proof of vaccination papers. To enter a City facility, visitors will need to show a piece of identification with their name and date of birth and either: • Show their vaccine certificate with QR code (paper or electronic), or Parents and/or guardians may enter a facility for a maximum of 15 minutes to drop off and pick-up a participant for a program, without showing proof of vaccination. Parents who are required to stay in the facility for the duration of the program must be fully vaccinated. All current regulations around screening, masking and physical distancing will not change based vaccine status.
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5. Urban Growth Centres (UGCs) are strategic growth areas that are planned for greater population and job growth and higher rates of development than other areas in the City and Region. Provincial policies set out minimum density targets for these areas, which are implemented through the Regional Official Plan, and then through the Burlington Official Plan. Draft ROPA 48 includes an adjusted boundary for the Burlington Urban Growth Centre (UGC). If approved by the Province, the adjusted UGC boundary will center around the Burlington GO Station Area.
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No mention of how high the building will go other than noting that the proposed development includes a podium with a height of 7 storeys facing Brant Street. The townhome built form, with frontage along Prospect Street, will reflect the building height of the neighbouring apartment development to the east.
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