 By Staff
October 24th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre will be presenting the Tarragon Theatre production of Cottagers and Indians by Drew Hayden Taylor November 3 & 4 in their Community Studio Theatre.
Wild rice sparks a battle royale between a native farmer and a white cottager, whose increasingly bitter dispute becomes a microcosm for reconciliation. Told with warmth and humour, and encompassing issues of community, respect and ownership, Cottagers & Indians is a tale for our times – and a food fight for the ages.
 Scenes from the Tarragon Theatre production of Cottagers and Indians Award-winning playwright Drew Hayden Taylor exposes the absurdity that comes from these kinds of arguments, and touches on the severity of its historical implications. Cottagers and Indians gives audiences a sincere and pragmatic look at the current conflicts between First Nations’ traditional water usage and property owners in cottage country who are looking to enjoy an undisturbed summer getaway. There will be a post-show chat with the cast of Cottagers and Indians.
“I laughed out loud”, “If you like the jokes in Come From Away, then look into Cottagers and Indians.” – The Globe and Mail
Cottagers and Indians: Written by Drew Hayden Taylor. Original Direction by Patti Shaughnessy. Remount Directed by Melody Johnson. Starring Herbie Barnes & Brooke Johnson. Set Design by Robin Fisher. Costume Design by Sage Paul. Lighting Design by Nick Andison. Sound Design by Beau Dixon. Stage Management by Kate Redding.
The 2018/2019 BPAC season also includes: Canadian Rep Theatre’s Helens Necklace, Canadian Rep Theatre’s How Do I Love Thee: A Staged Play Reading, Evalyn Parry’s SPIN, Ahuri Theatre’s This is the Point.
Tarragon Theatre: Cottagers and Indians
Saturday, November 3 at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 4 at 2pm in the Community Studio Theatre
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Tickets can be purchased by telephone, online or in person:
905-681-6000, www.burlingtonpac.ca
www.burlingtonpac.ca/event-listings
440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario
 By Pepper Parr
October 24th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Gazette met Alison Braithwaite a number of years ago when she was in the private sector. She had this capacity to pick a point in a conversation when she could shift the direction a conversation with a few words.
I wondered about how she had done that for some time after the coffee meeting we had.
 Alison Braithwaite – “Words powerfully manifest our lives
“Words are powerful. The words we choose to use influence what we manifest in our lives and how we feel in our bodies. This week, I was speaking to someone who is very special to me. She was talking about her life and some of the challenges that she is facing at the moment. What I heard her saying was: “I am in a fight with this. I am fighting that. I need to fight this other thing.” For her, in this moment, everything seems to be a battle.
“The words we choose affect our bodies
“What I observed in her body as she spoke was how she tensed up as she spoke. The more she spoke of her fights, the more her body tensed up. It was like her body was preparing for battle and getting ready to ward off the missiles being launched her way. I could see the energy she was using just thinking of the battle.
“Let go of the fight
“The metaphor of war is used a lot in our culture. It seems that we, for whatever reason, always need an enemy. We battle the bulge, we battle drugs, we battle cancer and mental health issues. This battling an enemy becomes a big problem when the enemy we are battling is a part of ourselves.
“Shift the metaphor
“We need to shift our metaphors. The metaphor I like to use is that of a kayaker, skillfully navigating white-water. We all have white-water in our lives at times, fighting the water is not going to get us through it.
Reading the water, feeling the water, dancing with the water and skillfully navigating through it works much better.
“Embrace the messiness
 “A kayaker does not run from the messiness of the whitewater, she sees it, recognizes it, accepts it and moves through it. There is no fight there. Her body becomes as fluid as the water as she chooses her path, navigates her way through and celebrates with euphoria when she is through the tough parts.
“Let’s embrace the messiness of our lives. Accept it without fighting and navigate our way through.”
Questions for self-reflection
1. Over the next week start to notice the words you use. You may want to get some help with this. It is always easier to notice what someone else is saying than hearing what we say ourselves.
2. Notice what metaphors you are using. Are you struggling, fighting, stuck, challenged or moving through things?
3. How is the language you choose limiting or expanding you?
4. What shifts could you make to use more empowering and expansive language?
Remember, you are amazing, you are capable, you are skillfully navigating through life and that is worth celebrating every step of the way.
 By Pepper Parr
October 23rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The man who opened the Performing Arts Centre in 2011 will be back on the stage on the 18th of November.
 Royal Wood signing CD’s after the first commercial event at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. They loved him. Royal Wood was the first performer to go before a paying audience at the Performing Arts Centre
He released his latest EP “Love Will Linger:, a fresh collection of songs from the vaults of his recent album “Ever After The Farewell”.
“While making my last album, I was left with a handful of songs that meant a great deal to me, but didn’t fit the overall sound of the album,” says Royal. “They were songs of love and loss, taken deep from within my heart and soul. Written during the days of losing my father to Alzheimer’s and falling in love with my now wife – it’s a collection of songs I wanted the world to hear.”
That contrast of love and loss dominated the entire creative process of the making of the music .Recorded in London with Jamie Scott (Niall Horan / Calum Scott), the aim was to capture the rawest possible sound, with most of the songs being recorded the day they were written.
 Royal Wood To heighten the emotion, the music was recorded on the Beatles EMI console that made Abbey Road possible. “This EP contains poignant songs like ‘Photograph’, a song that examines the treasure my family now finds in the old photographs of my father. As well, songs like “Make Your Mind Up” tell the story of the exuberance and uncertainty of newfound love and lust.”
Tickets can be ordered at the Performing Arts Centre Box office.
 By Marty Staz
October 20th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Really, How Do We Want To Grow
Being involved in a municipal election campaign for the first time has certainly been an eye opener. What started out as a bucket full of presentable ideas has now morphed into a collection of defined plans, processes and objectives. The more you talk with people, the more you research and the more you think.
This eventually provides you with something that you truly believe is the right plan.
 An election campaign was an eye opener for Marty Staz. Without a doubt, the most talked about and the most focused topic in our city is intensification, or as I often refer to it over-intensification. So to begin, let’s look at a definition of intensification. From the website Neptis.org intensification is defined as any new residential development within the existing built-up urban fabric. By this definition, intensification may occur on undeveloped or on previously developed land; what makes it “intensification” is its location within the area defined as already urbanized. This definition is the one used by the Ontario government. So, keeping this definition in mind, let’s explore what is really going on in Burlington.
In Ontario, The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2006) has policies designed to contain the urban footprint of one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the developed world. Research has shown that if the Toronto region, which includes Burlington, continues to grow as it has in recent decades, its residents will experience a decrease in their quality of life. This last sentence is where I think we have to push the pause button and determine how we want Burlington to grow.
After looking at the various development projects on our city’s website, either proposed or underway in our city, I determined that there are 28 projects with a proposed height of 8 stories or more stretching to 25 stories. Eight of those projects are proposed for Ward 1. Also, let’s keep in mind that this number is what is current. With the recent approval of 23 stories across from City Hall I can only imagine what future proposals will look like. So this brings me back to the question of how we want to see our city grow. When going door to door and listening to what people have to say I would suggest that the answer is a resounding no – but growth is inevitable. I know we have growth targets in place as mandated by our provincial government but that’s an argument for another time. In my opinion achieving those targets is a non-issue.
So how do we want to grow?
 There is a very interesting concept referred to as “The Missing Middle”. The illustration below gives us a good visual interpretation of what the missing middle means and if you want a good real-life example of this just look to Mississauga. This city started out as a bedroom community for Toronto full of single family homes. When growth started to occur their local politicians decided that the solution was to grow up, so now it’s either single family detached or high rises that stretch forever.
To be perfectly clear, any design that reflects the Missing Middle still must adhere to specific density requirements and accommodate the proper parking, green space, parkland, etc. Just look at the proposed townhouse development at 2100 Brant Street as an example where these standards have been ignored.
“Well-designed ‘Missing Middle’ buildings unify the walkable streetscape as they greatly diversify the choices available for households of different age, size, and income. Smaller households tend to eat out helping our neighbourhood attract wonderful restaurants. Diverse households keep diverse hours meaning we have more people out walking our streets at more varied hours—keeping them safer.” — Ellen Dunham-Jones, professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and co-author of Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs
So this is a call for architects, planners, and developers to think outside the box and to begin to create immediate, viable solutions to address the mismatch between the housing stock and what the market is demanding—vibrant, diverse, sustainable, walkable urban places. Missing Middle housing types are an important part of this solution.
The City of Burlington is at a crossroads and I honestly think that this could be a solution to growing our city, meeting our provincial mandates and creating a great place to live.
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 Marty Staz is a candidate for the ward 1 city council seat and is a former president of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
By Staff
October 18th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Applications to run an outdoor neighbourhood ice rink are now available from city hall.
The City of Burlington is encouraging neighbours to come together to maintain outdoor community ice rinks at their local park this winter. Applications for the Neighbourhood Rink program are available now at burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink.
Applicants can choose from 10 city parks that have a dedicated water supply or another local park without a water supply. Groups looking to organize a neighbourhood rink will need a minimum of six people from their community to maintain the rink. Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2018.
The following parks can accommodate an ice rink:
 Brant Hills Park- Bridgeview Park
- Central Park
- Ireland Park
- LaSalle Park
- Nelson Park
- Orchard Park
- Sheldon Park
- Sherwood Park
- Tansley Woods Park
If your preferred rink location not on the list? Apply and let’s work together to see if we can make it happen.
City staff will install rink boards and hoses in each requested park and provide a training manual with tips on ice maintenance. As the colder weather arrives, each neighbourhood group will flood the rinks to get them ready for a first skate and then maintain them throughout the winter.
 By Staff
October 15th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
As of October 17, 2018, the legislation that governs the possession, consumption, sale and cultivation of cannabis will be substantially changing.
The Halton Regional Police Service has collaborated closely with our Municipal and Regional partners to ensure a consistent service delivery response for members of the public, in all areas of the Region, once cannabis becomes legalized.
We recognize that after October 17, there will be a period of transition and social adjustment that will require flexibility and consideration as the community, the Service and the Courts react to the new laws.
Enforcement Role of the Halton Regional Police Service
The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to the safety and well-being of our community.
In this regard, the Service will continue to respond to and investigate complaints involving:
• The alleged illegal sale and distribution of cannabis, particularly occurrences involving the sale of cannabis to youth;
• Incidents of drug-impaired driving;
• Youth (under the age of 19) who are possibly possessing or consuming cannabis, regardless of the location; and
• Cannabis consumption in a motor vehicle or on a vessel (boat).
The Halton Regional Police Service will not be responding to incidents where the sole complaint is that of nuisance cannabis smoke or cannabis consumption not involving youth or a motor vehicle/boat.
The Halton Region Health Department will be responsible for enforcing requirements of the amended Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, which is expected to come into force on October 17, 2018. The Act would prohibit the smoking of cannabis in the same places where the smoking of tobacco is prohibited. These places include enclosed workplaces, enclosed public places and other specified places such as school property, recreational facilities, sports fields, children’s playgrounds, hospital grounds and restaurant patios.
Halton residents who wish to report complaints about cannabis use in prohibited places that don’t involve youth or a motor vehicle are directed to contact the Halton Region Health Department at 311.
Where Can Residents Access Additional Information
If you wish to learn more about the new legislation, please refer to our Cannabis Resources on our website. We have included information about the consumption, sale, possession and cultivation of cannabis, as well as the detection and enforcement of drug-impaired driving. For your convenience, there is also a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page where you can find answers to common questions.
How Can Residents Navigate Cannabis-Related Conflict
We understand that the legalization of cannabis may cause conflict in the community.
It is important that our residents know that once legislation is in place, there is no lawful authority for our officers to respond to complaints regarding nuisance cannabis smoke. If you are concerned about nuisance cannabis smoke (for example your neighbor is smoking cannabis on their deck and you can smell it in your backyard), we would encourage you to engage in a respectful conversation with the person or ask for the assistance of a third party (another neighbor).
We ask that members of the community remain patient and respectful, particularly in the period of transition after cannabis is legalized.
Commitment to Consistency
We anticipate that members of our community will be reaching out with questions and complaints regarding cannabis once it is legalized. We have provided enhanced training to our call takers and dispatchers in our Communications Bureau, and have collaborated diligently with our Municipal and Regional partners to ensure that you get consistent responses, regardless of where you direct your inquiry.
 We are going to have to get used to the stuff. Legislative Summary
Two new pieces of legislation come into effect on October 17, 2018.
The Federal Cannabis Act — this piece of legislation decriminalizes the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use in Canada. The Act has defined legal possession levels for the various forms that cannabis can take (i.e. seeds, dried cannabis, fresh plants). However, the Act also creates a series of criminal offences for unlawful possession, trafficking, and cultivation.
The Cannabis Control Act, 2017 — this new legislation will govern where and how individuals can purchase, transport and consume cannabis in the Province of Ontario. This new act is very similar in terms of wordings and authorities to the Liquor Licence Act. The new act defines the legal age for possession of cannabis (in Ontario) as 19 years of age or older. The Act also includes some offences relating to sale and distribution of cannabis. Those who commit offences under this act will receive Provincial Offence Notices with a set fine, or be summonsed to appear in court if the charge is more serious.
In addition, the amended Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 is expected to come into effect on October 17, 2018. This legislation would prohibit the smoking of cannabis in the same places where the smoking of tobacco is prohibited.
Please direct any inquiries to Inspector Kevin Maher at kevin.maher@haltonpolice.ca.
By Staff
October 11th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Warren Nicholson will be performing Spanish Miniatures Sunday October 21 3pm at A Different Drummer Books 513 Locust Street Burlington
 Warren Nicholson Nicholson is a brilliant and multi-award winning guitarist who renders the beautifully sublime compositions of Isaac Albéniz, Bartolomé Calatayud, Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, Federico Moreno Torroba, and Antonio Ruiz Pipo.
Refreshments, and a chance to meet the artist, happen right after the performance. Tickets are $15, $10 for students.
To reserve seats, please contact us at (905) 639 0925 or diffdrum@mac.com.
 By Staff
October 8th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
A local Burlington business is hosting a fashion show that will warm up everyone’s legs… and hearts!
 She’s Got Leggz, a leggings apparel company that also sells an array of tops, sweaters, scarves and dusters, is hosting their first-ever fashion show in support of Halton Women’s Place: “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful.”
The event, which will feature a fall and winter clothing line-up sported by local models, will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Waters Edge Salon & Spa on Old Lakeshore Road in Burlington.
Major sponsors include Waters Edge Salon & Spa, and Clinton Howell of RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage.
Tickets for the event are $40.00 each. To order tickets and make a donation to Halton Women’s Place, please visit: https://www.shesgotleggz.ca/collections/fashion-show
The event will include a silent auction, and glamjulz; other local businesses will also be selling their specialized merchandise.
Proceeds from this special event will be donated to Halton Women’s Place, a safe haven that provides , information, and education to support a future without abuse for women and their children.
 Theresa Place and Laura Youngs, the founders of She’s Got Leggz, are two moms who became friends through their children. They fell in love with leggings and decided to start their own business. They thought the business would be a hobby to earn extra money for vacations, kids’ social activities and extra spending money, but it became a passion. With an amazing team behind them, they are fast becoming Canada’s #1 leggings company! You can learn more at www.shesgotleggz.ca
Halton Women’s Place provides a safe haven, information, and education to support a future without abuse for women and their children. It is a gateway that offers safety, support and a future without abuse for women and their children.
 By Pepper Parr
October 8th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The clergy, those people we often refer to as “men of the cloth” approach their life’s work quite differently than most people.
For those men and women it is a calling. We hear that often – just what does it mean?
For Stuart Pike, lead Minister at St. Luke’s Anglican Church on Ontario Street where the church is not just a place of worship but an historical site that is part of the congregation’s DNA, the journey began when he was 17.
 Stuart Pike with congregants in the church hall after a service. His Father was in the Air Force which meant some moving around the country. High school years for Stuart, who is properly addressed as the Reverend Canon Stuart Pike, was in Arvida, Quebec. He suspected at the age of 17 that the church was where he was going to spend his life but wasn’t certain. He recalls telling God at the time that he would have to get back to Stuart later when he, God, was more certain as to what he wanted Stuart to do.
The second deep calling came a little later. Stuart was certain that he had been called – he just wasn’t sure where he was to go. He served in the Air Force, not full time, and was approached to become an Air Force Chaplin. He knew that wasn’t where he wanted to serve.
Before entering the Ministry full time Stuart completed a degree in psychology at Queen’s University and then a Masters Divinity degree at Huron College at Western University.
Then it was back to Quebec where he was Rector, Greater Parish of Gaspé in Quebec where he served from 1988 to 1998. Greater meant that there was more than one congregation to care for.
 Reverend Canon Stuart Pike with Rebecca Vendetti, Youth Ministry Coordinator. Stuart was ordained as a Deacon in June 1, 1988, and as a Priest on January 5th 1989; both in the , Diocese of Quebec. He spent an additional two years in the Archdiocese office and then accepted a congregation in Grimsby – then years later he came to Burlington. I suggested to Stuart that he seemed to serve in a congregation for about ten years and then move on. He quickly assured me that he wasn’t planning on going anywhere soon.
The Sunday I visited St. Luke’s there was a congregational event during which the many different groups set up small tables to show fellow congregants what they do. It was surprisingly diverse. The room buzzed with conversation; people met in alcoves and corners to have quiet conversations.
There was no talking to Stuart at this point in his day. Everyone wanted a piece of him. A strong Minister will spot people who have a need even before they approach him. That is the part of the job that calls for him to be open, understanding and accepting.
That phrase “for the love of God” is more than a group of words; it has a meaning that is not deducible from those of the individual words. That’s the world Stuart lives in
When asked what his favourite book in the Bible was Stuart needed just a moment to say St John but then added that his favourite Bible story came out of St. Luke, the Road to Emmaus story is one of Luke’s ‘most exquisite literary achievements’. It describes the encounter on the road to Emmaus and the supper at Emmaus, and states that a disciple named Cleopas was walking towards Emmaus with another disciple when they met Jesus. They did not recognize him, and discussed their sadness at recent events with him. They persuaded him to come and eat with them, and at the meal they recognized him.
Our churches aren’t as full as they used to be. In Burlington there are several churches that have merged with others and a couple that will have to close if things don’t improve.
 They wanted our attention – they got it – the conversation going on in the background looked interesting. For Stuart Pike churches are about community. He will tell you that a journey of faith is to develop and grow into something far deeper than anything the secular world has to offer.
Prayer is fundamental to faith – he doesn’t say that people have forgotten how to pray but he yearns for more prayer in the life of people in his city
 Quiet conversations. That we are all sinners with a God whose love for us is unconditional is not an easy sell. Stuart will tell you that his own congregational growth is flat.
I ended the interview asking Stuart what his favourite him was.
He reached for the hymn book and paused for a moment until he had his voice and then quietly sang the words:
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ,
I know not how to ask or what to say;
I only know my need, as deep as life,
and only you can teach me how to pray.
 A church built on land that was part of the land grant given to Joseph Brant – it has been in place since 1834. Come, pray in me the prayer I need this day;
help me to see your purpose and your will–
where I have failed, what I have done amiss;
held in forgiving love, let me be still.
Come with the strength I lack, the vision clear
of neighbor’s need, of all humanity;
fulfillment of my life in love outpoured;
my life in you, O Christ; your love in me.
By Staff
October 3rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
They pumped and they puffed and in the end raised $62,000 for the Burlington Food Bank.
It was the 3rd annual Ride to Provide, a high energy indoor cycling event at LA Fitness on Brant. All proceeds from this event go towards fighting hunger in our community.
120 riders cycled for 30 minutes each as cycling instructors lead them through the ride. All riders received a cycling shirt and lunch provided by Jake’s Grill and Oyster House.
 120 riders pumped and puffed to raise $62,000 for the Burlington Food Bank One in seven families in Burlington are battling hunger. There is an ongoing need to provide food 12 months a year to the hungry in the community. The individuals that the Burlington Food Bank support are diverse and encompass many people. Hunger doesn’t discriminate! It impacts a neighbour, friend, relative, or co-worker. The Ride to Provide raises funds to allow the Burlington Food Bank to build their program and provide more food to the hungry.
Robin Bailey, Executive Director at Burlington Food Bank said: “We thank the Ride to Provide participants for rallying together to not only support this event but to help the Burlington Food bank provide fresh nutritious food to people in need.”
“The Burlington Food Bank is thrilled with the overwhelming support we received from the people and corporations in our community,” says Norm Crook the Chair of the Burlington Food Bank.
“A fun day was had by everyone and together, we managed to raise $62,000 to help address hunger in our great city.”
Every dollar contributed counts in feeding the hungry in the community. To learn more about the event visit: www.ridetoprovide.ca.
By Staff
October 3rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
They are going to be on the air Friday, October 19th on CBC Docs.
The “Band Geeks”, a documentary follows the Burlington Teen Tour Band as they got ready to participate in the January 1, 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade. The documentary follows the band for four months.
 The Burlington Teen Tour band prepping for the Rose parade in California.  There is a short teaser that promotes the Band – CLICK HERE.
Don’t miss it – the Tenn Tour Band is a large part of what Burlington is all about.
Friday, October 19, 2018 at 9 PM on CBC-TV – look for CBCDOCS
 By Staff
October 3rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Intercounty Baseball League today announced approval of the Burlington Herd’s application to transfer to Welland for the 2019 season. The move was approved unanimously at a League meeting Monday night in Cambridge.
Burlington has had a team in the IBL since 2012 playing out of Cosgrove Field. The rationale for the application, and the League approval, was that the franchise was moving to a better ballpark, better arrangements with the municipality and an overall better environment in Welland.
 The team will play at Welland Stadium which seats 3,000 fans and was home to the Welland Pirates of the Class “A” New York-Penn League from 1989 to 1994. The Pirates were a farm team of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
“The team is moving to a great ballpark and we think a great community that is excited about having an IBL team. We had two games there last year when Hamilton’s park was unavailable and the players and teams thought it was great,” said Commissioner John Kastner.
This is not the first time the IBL has had a team in the Niagara Peninsula. The Niagara Falls Mariners were in the League from 1985 to 1989.
The other seven IBL member teams are Barrie Baycats, Brantford Red Sox, Hamilton Cardinals, Guelph Royals, Kitchener Panthers, London Majors and Toronto Maple Leafs. The League celebrated its 100th season in 2018.
For more information contact League commissioner John Kastner (519-301-3227) or Ryan Harrison of the Welland franchise (905-630-9036.)
 By Staff
October 1st, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
‘A Night on the Town’ with ‘Country Boy’ Ricky Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder, will be at the Performing Arts Centre om Tuesday, October 16 at 8pm.
The legendary bluegrass superstar brings his roots revival jamboree to Burlington for its only stop in Southern Ontario.
 Ricky Skaggs brings Kentucky Thunder to Burlington. Since he began playing music more than 50 years ago, Skaggs has released more than 30 albums and has performed thousands of live shows. He started his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997 and has since released 12 consecutive GRAMMY®-nominated albums. His latest release, Hearts Like Ours, with his wife, celebrated artist Sharon White of The Whites features the couple dueting on handpicked country love songs.
Skaggs is due to be inducted into the revered Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018 this fall. Skaggs was also inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame this September.
Earning 12 #1 hit singles, 15 GRAMMY® Awards, 13 IBMA Awards, nine ACM Awards, eight CMA Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), two Dove Awards, the ASCAP Founders Award, three honorary Doctorate degrees, inductions into the Musicians Hall of Fame and GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the 2013 Artist-In-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in the Instrumentalist category along with countless other awards, Ricky Skaggs is truly a pioneer of Bluegrass and Country music.
Tickets can be purchased by telephone, online or in person:
905-681-6000, www.burlingtonpac.ca
440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario
The full schedule of BPAC Events is available here:
By Staff
September 28th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Terry Fox marker in Spencer Smith Park. The early numbers on the Terry Fox Run are in.
There were 941 runners, 115 volunteers, so far funds raised are about $75K
We consumed like 150 lbs of bananas and about 1000 litres of water. It was a hot day reports Craig Gardner, who drew our attention to the super heroes.
Final accounting for the event doesn’t get worked out until sometime next year.
 From the left: Craig Gardner, Regional Chair Gary Carr, Burlington MP Karina Gould and Mayor Goldring. There are a couple of super heroes tucked in there as well
By Staff
September 26th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Cowboy Junkies released a string of fall dates; one of them is Burlington. The Cowboy Junkies are bringing their distinctive style to The Burlington Performing Arts Centre Saturday, October 13 at 8pm.
Whether commenting on the fragile state of the world or on personal relationships, this new collection of songs encourages the listener to take notice. It also may be the most powerful album Cowboy Junkies have yet recorded.
 In no particular order: Alan Anton (bassist), Michael Timmins (songwriter, guitarist), Peter Timmins (drummer) and Margo Timmins (vocalist).[1] The three Timmins are siblings In the late 80’s, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. Their now classic album, The Trinity Session (celebrating 30 years), was like a whisper that cut through the noise and sold more than a million copies.
Cowboy Junkies have always remained true to their unique vision, creating a critically acclaimed body of work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty.
In addition to The Trinity Session, albums like Pale Sun, Crescent Moon (1993), Lay It Down (1996) and more recently, Open (2001), and At the End of Paths Taken (2007) chronicle a creative journey reflecting the independent road the band has elected to travel.
Tickets at the Performing Arts Centre box office.
Tickets can be purchased by telephone, online or in person: 905-681-6000,.
By Staff
September 26th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
While summer has slipped away on us – and we are into fall and pumpkins and leaves that will be changing their colour and falling to the ground – we might want to take a look at the plants in a tiny garden on Elgin Street.
 It is referred to as the Apeldoorn Garden – put in place to recognize and remember our sister city in Holland.
Wow! Resplendent! Vigorous! Glorious!
Nature at its finest.
Kudo’s to the gardeners who put those plants in place.
Imagine what it must be like for those people fortunate enough to walk past these plants on their way to work or downtown to meet friends.
 By Staff
September 25th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The transformation of the Joseph Brant museum is coming along just fine. The construction work is on time and the target of an opening in 2019 should be met.
 Construction of the transformed Brant Museum well underway. The replica of the original house has been shifted around the site several times. It is now where it will eventually rest – just a little positioning to get the front of the house facing in the direction that has it overlooking the lake.
 The house will sit on top of the new museum that is being built underground.  Architectural rendering of what the completed transformation of the Brant museum is expected to look like. The house will not be a part of the museum the public will be able to visit. It will be used for museum staff and administrative purposes.
Few people know that the building of a replica of the original house that was destroyed by fire was slipped into a fund that was in place for the construction of the original Queen Elizabeth Way. T.B. McQueston was a Liberal Minister at the time who believed that gardens and good art should be a part of every public work.
The Museum will have a permanent exhibit of Joseph Brant lightnings and artifacts.
By Staff
September 24th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Freeman Station is something you will want to take a look at during the Open Doors event that is part of Cultural days that take place from the 28th to the 30th.
 Is there room on those tracks for a steam engine?  That yellow object is in place to stop a train that is rolling along the track. The renovation – rebuild crew has added a section of rail in front of the building.
Question is – when will there be a steam engine on those rails?
 Check out the milk can on that baggage wagon. This is one of those citizen initiatives that managed to overcome every block and hurdle the city put in front of them.
When you tour the site – make a point of thanking those volunteers.
And enjoy what they have done.
The Gazette is grateful to Alan Harrington for the photographs.
By Staff
September 24th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
A Burlington best selling author recently received the 2018 Best Sellers Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best Selling Authors. Cheryl Ivaniski was presented the award for co-authoring the book Success Starts Today, with Jack Canfield, International and New York Times Best-Selling Author (Chicken Soup for the Soul Series).
 Cheryl Ivaniski The award was formally presented on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 where Ivaniski and other recipients were recognized at a Red-Carpet Golden Gala ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. The week included a Thought Leaders Summit where thought leaders from around the world gathered to share their knowledge with others.
The prestigious Quilly Author Award commemorates the achievement for being an internationally recognized best selling author. Success Starts Today received best-seller status on Amazon in four categories. The book shares secrets for achieving health, wealth and success. “I was thrilled to be invited to co-author this book,” said Ivaniski.
Ivaniski had previously written other best-selling books with top thought leaders and motivational speakers including Brian Tracy, Les Brown and Dr. John Gray. Ivaniski said that her passion for helping others to enrich their quality of health resonated on every level with Success Starts Today. “You can imagine how overjoyed I was when I received an invitation to be a co-author on a book focused on healthy living,” she said.
 The prestigious Quilly Author Award commemorates the achievement for being an internationally recognized best selling author. Success Starts Today received best-seller status on Amazon in four categories. The book shares secrets for achieving health, wealth and success. “I was thrilled to be invited to co-author this book,” said Ivaniski.
By Staff
September 24th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge invites the community to help celebrate its success on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre from 6 to 8 p.m.
 Parks and Recreation staff show people how to have healthy fun. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge Burlington is hosting the family-friendly celebration to thank everyone for helping make Burlington a healthier community. The event includes food, refreshments, games, activities and a reading of Water Only Please by Camilla Judge-Aviss, parent educator at Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK).
 Mayor Goldring with the daughter of a staff member making hos own contribution to healthy kids. Burlington was one of 45 communities across Ontario to take part in Ontario’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Launched in 2015, the City of Burlington worked with local organizations to create action plans promoting physical activity and healthy eating for children aged 12 and under. Funding and resources were provided by the Province of Ontario. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge closes on Sept. 30.
Community Development Halton delivered much of the program on behalf of the city.
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