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December 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
A Membership in the Order of Canada is going to arrive locally. Not allowed to say anything official – the news is embargoed until the 27th. Richly deserved. The Gazette will report in detail on the 27th. 
December 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Hard to believe but Conservation Halton announced that Glen Eden will open Saturday, weather permitting at 8:30 am. The Ridge Chair, Updraft Chair, Caterpillar Carpet and Little Dipper Carpet will be running, which should service ten runs, including some terrain park features.  Some of the Glen Eden runs For a limited time, Glen Eden will also be offering a promotional lift ticket price of $30 to reflect the limited terrain. Once the remainder of the lifts and runs are open, lift tickets will return to regular rates. It is anticipated that this could happen as early as Boxing Day. Also, as a gift to pass holders, Glen Eden will be accepting all passes on December 22, 23 and 24! Glen Eden will be closed on December 25 for Christmas and then open on Boxing Day, at which point regular pass access will apply. “Our snowmaking team has been working around the clock to get the hill ready,” said Gene Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation. “We are excited to start the 2018/19 season and we look forward to seeing visitors on the hills learning to ski or snowboard, out enjoying some runs with family and friends or throwing it down in the terrain park.” The terrain park is where a lot of the action happens at Glen Eden. During peak season, Nighthawk and Falcon have upwards of 40 of the most progressive features. The terrain park is the perfect place to push your limits, improve your skills and keep things fun. There’s no better place to hang out after school or work and you won’t find a community like Glen Eden at any other hill. It’s the most fun you can have on 240 vertical feet.  View from the to at Glen Eden Glen Eden is also a great place to get your start and prepare for even bigger adventures with lesson programs for all ages and skill levels—whether you have a little one starting out on skis or a big kid ready to hit the terrain park. There are two Christmas Camps during the holidays. Camp 1 starts on December 27 and Camp 2 starts January 2, 2019. Group lesson programs start on Boxing Day. There are also private and semi-private options available. For more information, please visit the Glen Eden website at www.gleneden.on.ca or call Visitor Services at 905-878-5011, ext. 1221. New Year’s Eve Ski and Dine – December 31  Learning how to use a snowboard. Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Glen Eden is operated by Conservation Halton, and is located on Kelso Road, near Tremaine Road and Highway 401; a 20 minute drive from Mississauga, Burlington and Hamilton. Glen Eden is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for December 25, when it will be closed for Christmas. For more information, please visit the Glen Eden website at www.gleneden.on.ca.
December 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
A number of City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for the holidays on Monday, December 24, 2018, reopening Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Activities and customer service hours at city pools, arenas and community centres vary over the holidays. Please visit burlington.ca/play for a complete listing of program times and burlington.ca/servicehours for hours at customer service locations.
Burlington Transit and Handi-Van The Downtown Terminal and Handi-Van live phone booking will be closed December. 25 and 26, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019. Handi-Van booking online is always available at burlingtontransit.ca. For holiday and real-time schedule information, visit burlingtontransit.ca. Date Transit service schedule/hours January 1 Transit Holiday schedule Animal Shelter and Control For more information or to report an animal control-related emergency, call 905-335-3030 or visit www.burlington.ca/animal. Roads, Parks and Forestry Halton Court Services PLEASE NOTE: The Milton POA Court will close on Thursday, January 17 and the Burlington POA Court will close on Thursday, January 31 to move to the new Halton POA Courthouse opening on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Free parking is available in the downtown core in municipal lots, on-street and the parking garage during the month of December and on Jan. 1, 2019. There is a maximum of three hours for on-street parking spaces. NOTE: The Waterfront parking lots (east and west) do not provide free parking during December or on statutory holidays. Do you have family and friends visiting for the holidays? A reminder that there is no parking on city streets overnight between 1 and 6 a.m. Exemptions to allow overnight parking on city streets may be obtained by calling 905-335-7844 or visiting www.burlington.ca/parking.
December 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
 What would a pile with 27, 797 pairs of socks look like? Leslie Bullock reports that “thanks to the 800 associates and ReMax Real Estate staff members, across 16 offices, a record setting 27,797 pairs of socks were packed into seven trucks and delivered to the Good Shepherd yesterday to be delivered to the homeless across Ontario. Bullock adds that over 20% of medical problems experienced by homeless people are related to foot care. Since walking is the primary form of transportation for the homeless, clean socks help promote good foot care and enable them to better access food, shelter, medical and housing services.
December 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Starting on Monday, January 7, 2019, Burlington residents will have library hours that fit their life. Responding to community input during the Library’s 2016-2020 planning cycle, Burlington Public Library Board put better library open hours as a top priority.
Earlier in 2018, library staff reviewed customer use patterns and borrowing trends, and examined the library service hours of neighbouring and comparable libraries and cities. The community was consulted by way of a public survey that resulted in input from 2,661 Burlington residents about their preferred library hours of operation. Kenny notes that residents clearly want more locations to be open Sundays and evenings. “We are so pleased to be able to start off the new year with library service hours that reflect our community’s preferences,” says Kenny. “And it’s a gratifying legacy of our volunteer Board as we wrap up our four-year term representing the voice of local citizens.” NEW 2019 open hours (excluding holiday closures)
 Lita Barrie, Chief Executive Officer, Burlington Public Library Lita Barrie, Chief Executive Officer, Burlington Public Library, said she is absolutely “thrilled to offer library service hours that better fit the lives of our community members so that the library is open when they need us the most. Of course, we are always open 24/7 for access to our digital collections and resources at www.bpl.on.ca.”
December 12th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
We spent millions building the Performing Arts Centre. It came in “on time” and “on budget”. Official ground breaking took place in March of 2009; The Burlington Performing Arts Centre opened its doors in the autumn of 2011. It has been through a number of Executive Directors and gets about three quarters of a million in funding from the city. That works out to a subsidy of about $6.80 for each of the 110,000 us attended an event at The Centre. Nothing wrong with that number. The Centre has done some research and report that 110,000+ people visited The Burlington Performing Arts Centre over the past year. The organization is looking at how they impact the arts community in Burlington.  The Performing Arts report card – they wrote it themselves. Here is what they report: BPAC’s MISSION: to be Burlington’s social and cultural ‘hub’  The Centre has a strong core group that lines up for ticket purchases when a new season is announced. BPAC’s GOAL: to nurture and support local cultural partners From an economic impact perspective, we know that The Burlington Performing Arts Centre contributes to the economic vitality of Downtown Burlington and the City. 75% of BPAC patrons spent money supporting local restaurants in combination with a visit to BPAC, and an average of $2.1 million in the Burlington community before or after a performance. Calculating the spin off benefits, people having dinner before an event or dropping into a local spot for a drink after the play is far from a science; the numbers seem to get a little fatter each time they are handed out. However, there is no denying that there is a significant spin off. The problem area, and it is being worked on, is getting the smaller theatre groups in the city to use the space. Those smaller groups find they cannot afford the rental fee structure the Centre has which is the result of high Centre overhead. There is always going to be a place for the church basement groups and those small but dedicated drama groups that create a place for local talent to perform and grow.  Ilene Elkaim, on the right, talking to a patron during the announcement of a new season. There are some concerns over the governance model that is being used. There is a need for some fresh blood; currently the Chairmanship of the Board, which is an arms length corporation that runs the program out of a building the city owns, gets passed back and forth between the Chair and the Vice Chair – not healthy. The Gazette is aware of people who are eminently qualified to serve on the board who were not taken up,  Performing Arts Centre Executive Director, Tammy Fox The current Executive Director, Tammy Fox is working diligently to include the Sound of Music Festival in more of what takes place at The Centre. The SoM will eventually submit to the charms of the Executive Director who has experience on both sides of the entertainment business. She ran an arts agency that booked well known groups into various venues across the country and has run venues – she understands the issues that each side has. Related news story: Tammy Fox – Executive Director at the Performing Arts Centre.
. December 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
The following revised Santa 5k race route and road closures.  Santa 5k Road Closures, 6 to 11 a.m. Brant Street, from Ontario Street to Elgin Street James Street, from John Street to Brant Street Road Closures, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Lakeshore Road, from Elizabeth Street to Maple Avenue Burlington Avenue, from Lakeshore Road to Elgin Street Elgin Street, from Nelson Avenue to Burlington Avenue Nelson Avenue, from Elgin Street to Lakeshore Road Brant Street, from Ontario Street to Lakeshore Road Route Supervision Questions
December 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
We are not yet into winter – but the Sound of Music folks want you to plan for the summer and take a look at the headliner they have signed up for the 40th anniversary. They have announced that the first co-headliner for the 2019 Kick-Off Concert will be BUSH who are celebrating 25 years since the debut of their multi-platinum album ’16 Stone’.  BUSH to be part of the headline events for the start of the Sound of Music 2019 Kick Off event. Free concerts part of the SoM begin on June 13th. In an enthusiastic set of statements the SoM Executive Director, Myles D. Rusak said: “This truly is an exciting time for the Festival. Our goal is to see not only the Festival itself grow; but the entire entity that is the Sound of Music. “Our kick-off generates critical resources that will allow us to realize this vision and in turn better support the Arts Community at large. You are going to see some amazing announcements and new initiatives to celebrate our 40th anniversary which in turn will pave the way for the next chapter that is the Sound of Music.” The one day kick-off concert takes place five days before we open the proverbial doors to Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival -June 13-16, 2019. Tickets are on sale now. Grab your tickets before Tier 1 quantities sell out. Prices will go up when Tier 2 pricing kicks in. The Kick off events, usually all ticketed events takes place five days earlier. The Festival is currently recruiting for volunteers.
December 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
The city is making some upgrades to Civic Square, the space to the south of city hall. The budget for this project is $600,000. Many of the improvements planned for the space are required to improve things like accessibility, safety and convenience.  How much longer will this view last. The city held an on-line survey that was poorly promoted and the results of that survey have yet to be made public. With the plans either approved or being appealed to the Land Planning Appeal Tribunal there could be two 24 storey towers across the street from city hall five years from now. Expect to see a more extensive and vigorous public debate on what happens to Civic Square.
December 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Just where can a cannabis store be located?  What started out as a way for smokers to cut down on their nicotine intake has turned into another carcinogenic drug that younger people have taken up. The province has published very detailed rules and regulations that determine what can be placed where – those regulations may not serve the interests and values of the city. Council will debate and determine if they want to permit the opening of cannabis retail outlets in the city. The city has a survey taking place on line now. CLICK here to access that survey. The online survey is open to Burlington residents until Thursday, December 13. The Ontario Cannabis Store website is the only legal option for purchasing recreational cannabis. It follows strict rules set by the federal government. The government is also moving forward with a tightly regulated private retail model for cannabis that will launch by April 1, 2019. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is the provincial regulator authorized to grant store licences. The Ontario Cannabis Store will be the exclusive wholesaler to these stores. Private stores will be introduced with strict controls to safeguard children and youth and combat the illegal market.  School exclusion zones for ward 1,2,4 and 5  School exclusion zones for wards 3 and 6
Where you cannot smoke or vape cannabis Indoors Schools and places where children gather Hospitals, hospices, care homes and other facilities within 9m from the entrance or exit of hospitals (public/private), psychiatric facilities, long-term care homes, independent health facilities on outdoor grounds of hospitals (public/private) and psychiatric facilities in non-controlled areas in long-term care homes, certain retirement homes, provincially-funded supportive housing, designated psychiatric or veterans’ facilities, and residential hospices Publicly owned spaces Vehicles and boats Other outdoor areas in restaurants and on bar patios and public areas within 9m of a patio on outdoor grounds of specified Ontario government office buildings in reserved seating areas at outdoor sports and entertainment locations on grounds of community recreational facilities, and public areas within 20m of those grounds in sheltered outdoor areas with a roof and more than two walls which the public or employees frequent, or are invited to (e.g. a bus shelter)  Police now have serious penalties they can impose – on the spot. Have taxi money with you. serious penalties Cannabis – driving icon Driving If a police officer finds that you are impaired by any drug, including cannabis, you will face serious penalties, including: an immediate licence suspension Police officers have tests to determine if you are impaired and are now also authorized to use oral fluid screening devices at roadside to help enforce the law.
December 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington is set for winter fun with the launch of its Neighbourhood Rink program, the opening of Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond at the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington and dedicated locations for tobogganing. Neighbourhood Rinks City staff will install boards for ice pads in various parks throughout Burlington that will be maintained by neighbourhood volunteer groups. The rinks are open to the public and free to use. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact skating@burlington.ca. The deadline to apply for a rink is Dec. 31, 2018.
Skating Lending Program For up-to-date information on ice conditions at Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond, please call 905-335-7600, ext. 8587. To learn more about the pond’s features and rules, visit, burlington.ca/pond.  Sliding in Lowville park Tobogganing • LaSalle Park, east of the parking lot Get outside and enjoy the many parks, outdoor spaces, play fields and recreational play experiences that support active living and a healthy lifestyle for all ages, abilities and cultures.
December 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Due to a mechanical issue Centennial Pool is closed Wednesday, Dec. 5 and the morning of Thursday, Dec. 6. The following swims have been cancelled: Wednesday, Dec. 5 2018 Thursday Dec. 6 2018
December 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
City hall is asking residents to share their thoughts about whether bricks and mortar stores selling cannabis should be allowed to operate in the city.
A number of municipalities have already said they will not permit these retail locations in their communities: Richmond Hill and Markham are examples. To help gather the community’s input, a town hall, hosted by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Burlington Performing Arts Centre from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The city has also launched an online survey at www.getinvolvedburlington.ca, open to Burlington residents until Thursday, December 13. CLICK on to register and take the survey about cannabis retail stores in Burlington.  Mayor Meed Ward said during an exclusive interview with the Gazette that she was taken by surprise by some of the views she heard about cannabis retail outlets. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward: “I support opting in to stores to give residents access to this product, eliminate the black market, and receive some government funding to assist with enforcement. However, there are many factors to consider before making any decision and I recognize there are a variety of views in the community. We want you to bring your questions, concerns, and opinions on this issue for an informative, interactive discussion.” There are several new council members who have said they do not think the city should permit retail locations. Ward 4 Council member Shawna Stolte has said she does not approve but added that she wanted to hear what others had to say. Mary Lou Tanner, Deputy City Manager said Burlington City Council will consider a report on December 17, and vote on whether to opt in or opt out of hosting retail cannabis stores in Burlington. Ahead of that decision, the city wants to hear what residents have to say about locating cannabis retail stores in our city. We want to provide Council with as much information as possible in making their decision.” Quick Facts
December 3rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Last week the Gazette published a story about changes some seniors called us about with the exercise classes at the Senior’s Centre. There is a link to the news story at the bottom of the page. The city sent the Gazette a response – statement this morning setting out their position. That response – statement is set out below:  Rob Axiak, Manager of Recreation Services. “My name is Rob Axiak and I am the Manager of Recreation Services for the City. I would first like to apologize for any misinformation that may be out there that has resulted in this article and subsequent commentary. We are looking to send out more accurate information regarding personal equipment for fitness classes over the next two weeks. Prior to information going, please rest assure that equipment will always be provided by the city for our fitness programs. It was never our intention to remove equipment and to force individuals to bring their own. Some who currently participate had expressed an interest in bringing their own equipment to programs for a variety of personal reasons. We fully support this and encourage anyone who would prefer to bring their own equipment to please feel welcome in doing so. For those who prefer to have the convenience of using city issued equipment readily available onsite, well that is perfectly acceptable too! Our goal is to remove any barriers to participation and provide individuals with options based on your own personal preference. Hope that clarifies and thank you for your ongoing interest and participation!” A source the Gazette takes as reliable, who has asked not to be identified, said when she read the news story she went to the Customer Service desk at the Seniors’ Centre and asked what the policy was and was told that “this is what is going to happen”. Our source asked the customer service to confirm that information with staff in the offices behind the Customer Service counter. “It took a while but the Customer service person did return and said the policy will be going into effect in the Spring and that people will have to bring their own equipment.” Axiak appears to be saying that people participating in the exercise classes can bring their own equipment if they wish and that equipment will still be available at no cost to those people taking classes. Our source said “this is how the Parks and Recreation people operate. Rather than make a clear statement that they publish, they float a trial balloon and wait to see what there is in the way of reaction. If there is no negative feedback it becomes policy. “Staff don’t take responsibility for the mistakes they make.” The city has either shifted their position or people taking the exercises did not fully understand the city’s position. Classes were informed by people delivering the exercise classes. Those people are not full time city employees involved in setting policy – they are contract people delivering a service. Link to the original news story:
December 1st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
It’s a weather dependent event. When it rains – even a light drizzle the crowds are smaller. When it snows the mood in Civic Square is different. When the weather is what we got Friday evening the annual Candlelight Stroll is a total delight.  The line up for the free burgers ran along Brant street up to the Cenotaph. The lineup for the free burgers stretch from outside the door to city hall around to the Cenotaph further up Brant Street. This year we had two Mayors on the podium – Mayor Goldring doing his last formal act as the outgoing Mayor and Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor Elect, talking to the audience that packed the Civic Square with the confidence and energy that got her to where she is today. Strollers with children were all over the place while the older kids were scooting about with small fixtures that glowed in the dark attached to their coats. Brian Dean, Executive Director of the Burlington Downtown Business Association, organizer of the event, was buzzing about checking in with people grateful that the weather worked.  Candles to light the way and add a sense of occasion to the evening. Candles were available to the Strollers to light the way and add a sense of occasion to the evening. The Stroll had six stations along a route that started at city hall, along James Street, a place that in five years will have two 24 storey towers on either side of the James Brant intersection- continues to Elizabeth for a stop at Village Square where Victorian Carollers performed – then on to the Pearl and Pine Retirement Home where the Poacher Ukulele Band performed then down to Lakeshore Coffee House where the Glad Tidings Kids Choir perfumed.  Town Crier Dave Vollick poses for pictures. Then across Brant street to the entrance to the Park – in five years will we see a new Waterfront Hotel soaring 30 storeys in to the sky and shuffled to the eat allowing for a wider open space to the park?. Hot Maple Taffy and Carols by the St. John Elementary Catholic School. The Stroll ended at the Gazebo where the Burlington Concert band performed and people munched on popcorn provided by Cogeco. An evening that was enjoyed by the hundreds that took part. People also got a chance to have their picture taken with the city’s Town crier.
December 1st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
It’s an annual thing.  Drummer beside the Naval monument Better than looking in the window at Eaton’s – they don’t have that anymore do they? Spencer Smith Park has something in the order of 50- maybe sixty different holiday season designs done in colourful lights. Looking at the park with all those light and watching a young person – say four or five years of age give that Wow! look that only a child can give. The event is sponsored by Burlington Hydro; the work is done by a crew of volunteers with lots of input from Hydro staff. There is no formal throwing of a light switch. One day they are just on. Early evening is the nicest time to see them. As dusk moves in the lights contrast with the sky that darkens.  Sea horses guarding walkway to the Pier What you also get to see are the hundreds of geese walking around in the dark rummaging for food. It is a pure delight to see how that park gets transformed; something every child in the city should have a chance to see. There are now a handful of coffee shops that are serving hot chocolate – nice way to end an evening before the kids get taken home and tucked into bed.  Grenadiers guarding Spencer Smith Park
November 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Lightwire Theatre is going to give the city a ‘A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS’ at the Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, December 5 at 7pm.
People of all ages will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and unique menagerie of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with the music of timeless holiday hits, this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope creates a truly one-of-a-kind, inspired and exhilarating holiday experience that will be a treasured memory for years to come. The BPAC Presents Holiday series includes: John McDermott Christmas with special guests DALA, National Ballet Theatre of Odessa’s The Nutcracker, A Next Generation Leahy Christmas, and The Andy Kim Christmas Show. The Holiday Series presented by BPAC is generously sponsored by Cogeco. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is also hosting the Festival of Trees from November 22 – December 20. Each Christmas tree is sponsored and decorated by a local business or organization within the community. Canadian Tire – Burlington Stores, kindly donates all of the Christmas trees. Patrons and visitors to BPAC will have the opportunity to take one of these stunning trees home by purchasing raffle tickets. Winners of the Festival of Trees will be drawn at The Andy Kim Christmas Show on December 20. Lightwire Theater – A Very Electric Christmas
November 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The city has asked that we publish a statement they have made related to this news story. That response can be found HERE. The city Parks and Recreation department runs a number of programs for the seniors in the city. One Exercising Class was told that they would have to provide their own equipment – for health reason. The equipment includes yoga mats, stretching bands and exercise balls.  Sitting on exercise balls and working with resistance bands is part of most classes – transporting that exercise ball seems unfair the class participants. Yoga mats and the resistance stretching bands are not much of a problem but the Aldershot resident who talked to the Gazette wondered how a senior was going to use public transit with an exercise ball on her lap. What also bothered the people in the exercise class was that the message was delivered by the class instructor and not a member of the Seniors’ Centre staff. The change is to be effective with the Spring classes which begin in April of next year. “Many of the people in the class are on fixed incomes: said our source. “They were shocked and perturbed and couldn’t understand the health reasons.” The group is getting ready to put together a petition asking that the new plan not be put in place. Comments from people who were uncomfortable providing their names centered around policy changes without any input from the program participants.
The Gazette sat in on a meeting where seniors were asked to comment on the programs that were being offered at the Senior’s Centre on New Street. Few words were spoken because there were a number of staff in the room and participants didn’t feel free to speak their minds. That seemed to be a policy approach at the Centre that wasn’t appreciated.
November 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
The Annual AGOG December Glass Show & Sale Reception is happening this Saturday December 1st. Visit the studio, meet the artists, have some snacks and enjoy an afternoon of Glassing! Five talented glass artists in two studios at 654 & 652 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington, Ontario L7T 1J2  A piece of work by John Highley will be on display John Highley / Mosiac Glass
November 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON
Lowville Festival, the festival of all the arts for the artist in all of us, is presenting a special fundraising concert on Saturday December 1st, 2018. Lowville Lit Up will feature a broad range of performers from Burlington and environs, all of whom will be donating their efforts in support of the Festival.  Burlington folk singer-songwriter Andy Griffiths Featured artists include legendary Hamilton singer, Jude Johnson, who was born in Burlington; young Burlington country singer-songwriter Hayley Verrall; Kate Madden, a recent graduate of the Sheridan College Musical Theatre Program in Oakville; Toronto baritone Lawrence Cotton, who was featured in last summer’s Truth and Illusion; Burlington folk singer-songwriter Andy Griffiths; Burlington musical theatre performer Paul Mark, who has appeared on Broadway; and pianist Michael Mulrooney, a veteran of numerous theatrical productions across Canada, who is currently Music Director at Tansley United Church.  Eric Trask with his wife Loretta Bailey doing a practice script reading. Lowville performers appearing in the concert include actor Eric Trask, who has appeared in presentations at a couple of past Lowville Festivals, including A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. Eric will be doing a reading from a story by the late great Canadian storyteller Stuart McLean. The Major 7th Band, comprised of musicians from Lowville and environs, who have also been featured in Festival performances, will bring their unique mix of Celtic and folk songs to the evening.  Robert Missen and Lorretta Bailey, Founding Co-Artistic Directors of the Lowville Festival. Robert Missen and Lorretta Bailey, Founding Co-Artistic Directors of the Lowville Festival, will serve as Hosts. The concert will conclude with a number of popular singalong carols. The concert takes place at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 7051 Guelph Line, north of Derry Road, at 7:30 pm on Saturday December 1st, 2018. Tickets for the concert are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and available at Different Drummer Books and by phone at 289 337 9520 LOWVILLE LIT UP For more information contact Robert Missen at 905-632-6047 or rmissen@sympatico.ca .
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“During our conversations, we heard how much everyone loves their library but would like different hours,” says Brian Kenny, Chair, Burlington Public Library Board. “So, we made a commitment to find out what hours our customers want and make it happen.”
* July 7 to September 1: All branches are CLOSED Sundays.
The outdoor ice at Rotary Centennial Pond is scheduled to open on Saturday, Dec. 8, weather conditions permitting. Located at the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington, the pond hosts nearly 9,000 skaters each year. The rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and skating is free. On Christmas Eve, the rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then closed for Christmas Day.
The provincial government has given municipalities in Ontario a one-time offer to opt out of having cannabis stores in their communities. The deadline to make this decision is Jan. 22, 2019.
Since bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off’, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters.
