 By Staff
September 23rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Performing Arts Centre launches the 2018/2019 season with The Jim Cuddy Band on Friday, October 5 at 8pm. Joining The Jim Cuddy Band are special guests Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley.
 Jim Cuddy For over 35 years, Jim Cuddy has written songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. With the release of his fourth solo album, Constellation, he adds ten songs to that extraordinary songbook.
As one of the founding members and creative forces behind Blue Rodeo, Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician, from the Order of Canada and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, to countless JUNO Awards and a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Behind it all, is a simple devotion to his craft as a songwriter, which remains Cuddy’s tireless pursuit after more than three decades.
“I’ve always found fascination in the smallest details of human behavior,” says Cuddy of his songwriting. “It has been something that I look at and remember, whether it is the details of an exchange that I witnessed or an exchange that I have. Of course, as you get older there are bigger things that happen in your life that you realize you’ll never totally understand. There never seems to be a loss of things to write about.”
 Jim Cuddy – “as you get older there are bigger things that happen in your life that you realize you’ll never totally understand.” Cuddy’s creative drive led him, in 1998, to launch a solo career in conjunction with Blue Rodeo. With Constellation, he continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate and accessible.
The 2018/2019 BPAC season will also include, Capturing Pablo Escobar: An Evening with Javier Pena and Steve Murphy, Cirque Le Roux: The Elephant In The Room, John McDermott Christmas, Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company, Mike Super: Magic & Illusion, Antonio Sanchez: BiRDMAN LiVE, and Gowan.
 By Staff
September 23, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
MAGIC!, will be on stage at the Performing Arts Centre Friday, October 12 at 8pm.
MAGIC! is a Toronto-bred, Los-Angeles-based quartet who scored the song of the summer, ‘Rude’ – a buoyant reggae-pop tune that held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, charted in 41 countries, sold more than ten million singles and boasts over one billion views on VEVO.
 MAGIC! will be on the Performing Arts Centre stage October 12 Now, MAGIC! is back with the smash hit ‘Darts In The Dark’ from their new album, Expectations which was released September 7.
Over the past four years MAGIC! has established itself as a bonafide sensation thanks to its undeniably catchy sound, superlative song writing, and masterful musicianship. The band, which includes lead singer Nasri, guitarist Mark Pelli, drummer Alex Tanas, and bassist Ben Spivak.
 Royal Wood signing CD’s after the first commercial event at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre in 2011. The 2018/2019 BPAC season will also include: Cowboy Junkies, Dean Brody: Dirt Road Stories Acoustic Tour, Jeremy Hotz, Matin Levac: Dance Into the Light, Royal Wood with special guest Elise LeGrow, The Andy Kim Christmas, Jesse Cook, Gowan and much more!
Royal Wood was the first performer to use the stage when the Centre opened in 2011.
 By Staff
September 21st, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Sound of Music Festival has announced the first two headliners for the 40th edition of Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival.
Kicking off the FREE festival on Thursday, June 13, 2019 is Lonestar on the TD Stage. Headlining the OLG Stage on Saturday, June 15, 2019 is the newest member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Terri Clark.
 A Sound of Music audience. Lineup announcements will be continuing all year leading up to the 40th anniversary shows, June 8-16, 2019 on Burlington’s Downtown and Waterfront. The shows offer up a huge variety of music for all ages.
Events and activities include Silver Series presented by Schlegel Villages – June 14, Downtown Streetfest presented by Burlington Downtown Business Association – June 14-16 and Family Zone – June 15-16, the Grande Festival Parade on June 15 and more!
“With the 40th edition of the festival, we’re excited to be working on several exciting initiatives that will engage the community and celebrate the history of Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival! We can’t wait to share more.”, says Peter Martin, President.
“We’re thrilled to be announcing earlier than ever, and sharing with our community our own excitement for the 40th anniversary of SOMF! The community has encouraged more local programming and more diversity, and we’re proud to deliver that this year! This is just one announcement of many to come! We’re honoured to be able to celebrate Burlington, music, and community!”, proudly exclaims the Festival’s programming team.”
The Festival is currently recruiting for volunteers. Visit soundofmusic.ca/volunteers for further information if you are interested in applying.
 David Miller – let go by the Sound of Music board in July – no replacement yet. The Festival has yet to announce who the new Executive Director is going to be. The Festival Board ended the contract they had with Dave Miller and said the Board would begin a search for the next Executive Director.
The Gazette understands that members of the Board are filling that role while the search takes place. The legislation that governs what non-profit corporations can di does permit a Boar d to fill in on a short term basis. Is two months short term?
This Board of Directors has managed to become mute when it comes to how they govern themselves and the hundreds of people who serve as volunteers seem prepared to let them behave this way.
 By Staff
September 20, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Amazing Bed Race drew hundreds of observers when it took place on Brant Street. It will take place on Appleby Line this year. Appleby Line Street Festival and the Amazing Bed Race have joined forces and will be part of what happens on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 – 1 to 5 p.m.
Road closures:
• Appleby Line, between New Street and Fairview Street, will be closed to traffic between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Traffic on New Street will be detoured to Walkers Line or Burloak Drive.
 Appleby Line was closed to traffic for a street festival that needed a couple of years to find its footing. Adding the Amazing Bed Race which is usually held downtown should make a difference to the number of people who show up. • Traffic on Fairview Street will be detoured to Walkers Line.
Parking restrictions posted:
• Do not park in restricted areas.
• Parking is available at the Appleby Line GO Station lot.
Resident access:
Emergency Services access will be maintained at all times in the event area.
Supervision:
Road closures will be managed under the supervision of the Halton Regional Police Service.
 By Pepper Parr
September 19th, 2018
BURLINGTON. ON
There is another way of looking at the idea the Mayor has of annexing parts of Waterdown.
There is a real drive to keep Brant Street the way it was in the 60’s and 70’s; small, quiet, slightly quaint.
The picture got over-developed (pun intended) when the city approved a 24 storey structure opposite city hall. ‘There goes the neighbourhood’ would certainly apply in this situation.
 The Burlington the city is going to get …  The Burlington many had hoped the city would be. We couldn’t keep what we have – so we are going after parts of Waterdown. In a Scott Radley radio broadcast – the link to that is HERE, made it pretty clear that Mayor Goldring had not really thought this one through.
To not even advise Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger beforehand is an insult and just plain bad politics.
Goldring’s rationale appeared to be that annexing Waterdown would “help alleviate the growth pressure on Burlington” Goldring sees a natural affinity between Burlington and Waterdown and thought that this was an idea to at least consider.
Eisenberger didn’t see it that way. Hamilton has invested more than $50 million in Waterdown and didn’t take kindly to the Mayor of Burlington grabbing the tax revenue and development charges that are generated by developers and tax payers in Waterdown.
In the Scott Radley radio program, on which the interviews took place, Goldring said that no one at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs thought it was an outrageous idea.
Eisenberger, trying to be polite, thought that he was owed an apology for the way Goldring “completely blind-sided” him.
“This sounds like an idea that Goldring just threw up in the air without thinking it through. I don’t know where this is coming from.” Said Eisenberger.
 Hamilton just might take the property back when the lease expires. It probably puts the kibosh on Burlington’s efforts to buy the water lots that are part of the LaSalle Park and owned by Hamilton. They just may have a very nasty surprise for us..
Eisenberger pointed out that he saw Goldring as a huge supporter of intensification and that what Burlington was doing amounted to the tail wagging the dog – he could have added that the dog just might decide to bite.
Hamilton has 165 hectares of land that it is ready to develop; and there are 5000 residential properties currently in various stages of development.
Eisenberger thought that at a minimum there should have been some analysis and research done before putting an idea like this on the table.
Messy messy. To get back to that quaint feeling that many in Burlington want to keep – it seems to be something that is now gone putting the Emerald and St Luke communities at considerable risk.
The quaintness that Burlington wants will be in Waterdown where the streets are a lot more vibrant than anything Burlington has.
Look at the Waterdown street scrapes.
Salt with Pepper are the opinions, reflections, observations and musings of the Gazette publisher.
By Staff
September 19th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The next P.A. Day Camp being put on by the Museums of Burlington is on October 5
 The theme is a “Spy School”
Space is limited.
Reserve your spot online or call 905.332.9888 and ask to speak with one of our Educators.
 By Roland Tanner
September 15th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Gazette is publishing an increased number of Opinion pieces. During the lead up to an election we believe that people who are not incumbents and don’t have the weight of a profile created at public expense, need opportunities to put their views and opinions forward. We don’t, for the most part, go looking for opinions; although we have in the past asked a candidate for their view on an issue. Most decline.
The Opinion space is open to be incumbents and candidates who are new to the political arena. We do not publish the self serving views that get sent our way.
Of late, one has to ask what heritage Heritage Burlington does want to protect. The citizens advisory committee, which portrays itself prominently, with a significant city budget, as the guardian of Burlington’s heritage and history, has a habit of taking a significantly anti-heritage line when it comes to even limited heritage protection. The issue of heritage protection goes to the core of where the city currently stands and the issues at stake at this election.
 The ‘Stewart Spence House’ located near Old Waterdown Road in Ward 1. The ‘Stewart Spence House’ located near Old Waterdown Road in Ward 1.
I was planning to delegate to the Planning and Development Committee on Monday on the issue of a property listed on the municipal heritage register in Ward 1 called the ‘Stewart Spence House’, 176 Rennick Road. The owners, Canada Trust, had requested the building be removed from the municipal register. This would have enabled the owners to demolish the property, a 19th century farmhouse, without any further recourse to the city for permission. At the last minute, just as the committee began to sit, it was announced that the property had sold, and the new owners were wanted to remain on the city heritage property list. It was a happy result, and one that meant I could withdraw my delegation.
However the reason I was delegating was because of an unhappiness about the actions of Heritage Burlington, which recommended, contrary to the staff recommendation, that the property be removed from the municipal register, opening the way for demolition. As it is, the municipal heritage register provides almost no protection to heritage buildings. All it does is allow the city 60 days to decide whether to formally designate the property as a heritage property under provincial law. To remove even this scant protection seemed astonishing and needless from the point of view of Heritage Burlington. There was, quite simply, zero evidence provided as to why the property needed to be removed, least of all by the then owner, Canada Trust.
Why Heritage Matters: A Lesson from a Town that Got It All Wrong
I grew up in an English town west of London that is renowned for its planning mistakes. It is well known for its lack of heritage. It is famous for its ugliness and the butt of jokes by the Poet Laureate John Betjeman and world-famous comedian Ricky Gervais alike. Even the town’s name, Slough, is a national joke.
But it wasn’t always that way. It was at one time a pleasant if unspectacular English town. It had many interesting buildings, but few that were outstanding. It was therefore easy enough over the years to make the case for why they could be replaced. A Victorian Station hotel was knocked down for an office block which was so ugly it has already in turn been demolished.
The beautiful Georgian townhouse of Sir William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, was knocked down for a car dealership. The church that may have inspired Gray’s Elegy in a Country Churchyard was surrounded by a roundabout and a four lane dual carriageway. A supermarket was built opposite, and then an Edwardian School and its grounds were sold off and demolished for another supermarket right next door. In my suburb, called Langley Marish, the medieval village green and duckpond were paved over for a bus stop, and the ancient thatched cottages were demolished to make way for breeze-block council houses.
By small degrees, over about thirty years after the Second World War, the built environment became hostile, vandalized, polluted and entirely regrettable. What the Luftwaffe completely failed to do between 1939 and 1945, planners and Councillors with excellent intentions did with ruthless efficiency between 1945 and the 1990s.
This is how regrettable mistakes get made: in small incremental decisions that alone don’t appear to amount to very much. But in a city like Burlington, which has a very small stock of historic buildings, we have to view each century home with greater care. Because we have so few heritage properties, the buildings we have assume a greater importance. A modest 19th century farmhouse in Burlington is much more important to future generations and the quality of our built environment than one in say, Kingston, Quebec City or Montreal, where the supply of heritage properties is greater in number and quality.
If designation had been lost, it was highly likely the house would have been demolished. The only reason for removal of designation that I could see was either to demolish the building now, or increase land value for a sale to a buyer who would potentially demolish it later. Thankfully, the sale of the property avoided any such circumstance, and the new owners seem happy to own a house on the city register.
Is Heritage Burlington a Defender of Heritage, or an Arbiter of Heritage Value?
But that brings me to my second, more important and procedural, point. Canada Trust to my knowledge never told the city their motivations. We can infer though that Canada Trust as inheritor of the previous owner was not interested in the property itself. They did not provide any evidence to suggest why the Planning Committee should reconsider the earlier Council decision which provided limited register protection to the building.
Why, in that case, was a change even considered? In the current procedure, all the owner has to do is ask for removal from the register. The city and Heritage Burlington then does all the work of deciding whether the owner has a valid case! In human legal terms, this is like a presumption of guilt, with the defense and the judge helping argue the prosecution’s case. The building is accused of having no value, and City Staff and Heritage Burlington, which markets itself extensively as Burlington’s guardian of heritage, set about gathering evidence to support the owner’s case, at the taxpayers’ expense I presume. It is a conflict of function if not a conflict of interest, and it is illogical and destructive procedure.
We should be working on the presumption that earlier Council decisions were good until proven otherwise, and NOT require heritage buildings to have to re-establish their value repeatedly for each new generation. Above all, Heritage Burlington can’t have it both ways. It can’t portray itself as the guardian and champion of our city’s history while holding a partner role as judge, jury and executioner on our small historic housing stock. It is one of the many problems with the Citizen Advisory Committee system as currently constituted, and I say that with the greatest of respect for the members of the committee and their work.
I was pleased to see that staff recommended 176 Rennick Road be kept on the register. I was disturbed to see that Heritage Burlington had recommended it be removed. In the current climate I was concerned that would be enough for the second heritage property to lose it’s protection just within the last few months by vote of this Council, and one of two 19th century buildings facing delisting or demolition at the Monday meeting. The burden of proof should be on the owner to prove the city’s designation is wrong. Until such a time, we should assume past Council decisions are correct and leave the building on the register with the admittedly very limited protection that provides.
This is just the latest example of Heritage Burlington’s worrying tendency to act on behalf of “property owners’ rights” against even highly limited heritage protections after it was reconfigured approximately eight years ago. The then city register of properties was slashed in size, and the old database of properties taken offline. In 2013 the committee sided with Councillor Jack Dennison in his request to sever a lot in the sensitive Roseland neighbourhood, again contrary to a staff report.
 Map of 418 Burlington Ave in 1858, then within the township of Wellington Square. The building will soon be demolished, despite studies highlighting its importance to the history of Burlington and the streetscape, based in large part of Heritage Burlington again contradicting staff recommendations. On May 15th, Heritage Burlington also voted to remove 418 Burlington Avenue from the municipal register, allowing demolition. Again this was contrary to staff recommendations. The minutes of the meeting suggest there was a considerable divide over the decision. This was done at the same time as a recommendation to set up a meeting with the owner to “to discuss options available”. Since the objective of the owner was to demolish, and Heritage Burlington had voted to remove the building’s limited protection, it is unclear what remained to be discussed.
Heritage Burlington’s minutes and decisions are not easy to find on the city website and are not listed on the Heritage Burlington website, making it very difficult to assess trends in their decisions. I have not yet been able to trace the minutes of the meeting where the decision was made to support removal of the Stewart Spence House from the municipal register.
See related stories at:
Choosing between heritage and the need to intensify.
Residents in a huff over being stiffed be Heritage committee
 Roland Tanner is a candidate for the ward 2 city council seat. He was a member of the committee that wrote the Shape Burlington report in 2010
By Staff
September 14th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
It is a tradition in this city.
Every September for the past 37 years Burlingtonians have run, walked and cycled in an event that raises funds for cancer research in the name of Terry Fox.
One of the city’s first sons, Casey Cosgrove, was lost to cancer last year days before the run.
 An aerial view of the “run” last year. Thousands of people have done the “run”.
Last year they raised $103, 576, the 37 year total is $1,930,304
This year’s run is on Sunday September 16th
 The Terry Fox marker – yards away from Lakeshore Road – the route he took when he ran through the city. Burlington Schools last year raised $121,492 and in total they have raised $1,843,076
This year school run is Thursday September 27th
 Terry Fox on his run through Burlington. Burlington is one of the few, perhaps the only, city that has a monument to mark the day Terry Fox passed through the city.
The details:
The 38th Annual Burlington Terry Fox Run.
This year the Start/Finish is at the east end of Spencer Smith Park by the Pier in front of the Waterfront Hotel. This is a non-competitive family friendly event with runners registering at 8 am and starting at 9 am.
The family run begins at 10 am. Family run includes runners, walkers, strollers, roller blades, dogs, but unfortunately NO BIKES.
Following the run enjoy free food, face painting, balloon animals, massages, tattoos as well as a live band, DJ and MC’s.
 By Staff
September 14th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
All welcome at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre’s Breakfast @ the Bistro event on Sept. 15
The Burlington Seniors’ Centre is inviting all seniors to enjoy a Breakfast @ the Bistro on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
For $6 plus tax, older adults will receive a breakfast and enjoy good company, conversation and entertainment by Dixieland Plus.
 The Bistro, the heart of the Seniors Centre. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and tea. Breakfast will be served starting at 9 a.m.
There are seniors who are new to Burlington who want to get involved and some whose circumstances have changed.
The only thing wrong with the Seniors’ is that there is just the one – in the centre of the city.
Burlington is at the point where it needs a Seniors’ Centre in the East end – the planned Lakeshore Villa Plaza is a good location and something in Aldershot as well.
Breakfast @ the Bistro program is a monthly breakfast program where the community is welcomed to gather for a breakfast buffet followed by social time and entertainment.
This month, participants will enjoy a performance by Dixieland Plus, a nine-piece group who re-create the free-flowing Dixieland style of New Orleans, plus some of today’s more modern tunes.
For more information about Breakfast @ the Bistro and Burlington Seniors’ Centre events, please visit Burlington.ca/adult55 and look for “Day Trips and Socials.”
 By Staff
September 12th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The first series of tournament to kick-off the 2018-2019 season were held last weekend; the Burlington Eagles came ready to compete in 2018-2019 with an unprecedented 6 Tournament Championships.
Burlington Eagles Elite players from different ages and levels were competing all over Southern Ontario. The amazing efforts of all the players is recognized as they continue to demonstrate why the Burlington Eagles Elite is considered one of the top programs in Ontario.
The six teams bringing home the Championship hardware this weekend are:
 1: Minor Bantam AA Gold, Team Sponsored by Burlington Mall: Vaughan Ranger Early Bird
2: Minor Bantam AA Blue: Team Sponsored by National Sports :Garden City (St. Catharines)
3: Minor Bantam A, Team Sponsored by Sport Chek: Niagara Falls Early Bird
4: Peewee A, Team Sponsored by Mark’s: September Showdown
5: Minor Peewee AA Gold, Team Sponsored by Mark’s Commercial: Vaughan Ranger Early Bird
6: Atom A, Team Sponsored by Global Fuel: KMHA Early Bird
 By Staff
September 12th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton District School Board is proud to be hosting a Human Rights Symposium this year to bring together educational and community partners to engage in vital conversations focused on Indigenous Rights and the current realities faced by Indigenous Peoples. The Symposium will take place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre (3063 South Service Rd., Burlington).
 Jesse Wente  Susan Aglukark A full day of learning is planned with breakout sessions. The symposium is highlighted by two keynote speakers – Canadian singer songwriter Susan Aglukark, followed by CBC broadcaster, film and pop culture critic Jesse Wente. An agenda and list of workshop presenters can be viewed here.
Registration for the Human Rights Symposium opens Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, keynotes and workshops. To register now, click here.
 A blanket ceremony done by Nelson high school students. The ceremony is a powerful depiction of the shrinking land mass that the First Nations used to have, This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“Human Rights is the work and responsibility of all members of society,” says Rob Eatough, Superintendent of Education for the Halton District School Board. “As such, we’re looking forward to bringing educators and community partners together to listen and engage in focused learning about Indigenous rights and actions to move us forward in a good way.”
“The Halton District School Board recognizes the importance of engaging in vital conversations to challenge our thinking,” says Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “The Human Rights Symposium provides an opportunity for community partners to gather together to examine important issues connected with implementing the National Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action.”
For event details or support with the registration process, please email symposium@hdsb.ca.
By Staff
September 12th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington (ACCOB), in collaboration with the City of Burlington and the Art Gallery of Burlington, is presenting a celebration of the City’s rich artistic and multicultural tapestry at the Art Gallery of Burlington on Friday September 29th, 2019 from 6:30- 9 pm.
This free event, which is open to everyone young and old, will feature some of the city’s finest performing and visual artists in various spaces within the AGB.
True to the theme of the 2018 Culture Days, RHYTHM AND BEAT- an exploration of drumming and rhythm- the event will feature a number of examples of drumming from Indigenous, Asian and Caribbean groups within the city. In addition, the Gallery will be humming with a wide variety of musicians, dancers, singers, poets, choirs, orchestras, theatre and opera companies, as well as numerous visual artists from various genres.
This celebration marks the launch of Burlington’s Culture Days festivities, which will take place throughout the weekend of September 28th- 30th.
 Culture Days is a national initiative that was founded in 2010, that aims to raise awareness, provide accessibility and encourage participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life of the country. It is taking place in communities across Canada.
A variety of performances, workshops and demonstrations will take place at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre throughout Saturday and Saturday. Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm, the Museums of Burlington will host Doors Open, a province-wide event that celebrates heritage sites, noteworthy buildings and places of interest through the City.
 Denise-Delilah McQuabbie was Miss Shawanaga First Nation. She will perform at the ACCOB Culture Days event at the Art Gallery A variety of special activities will be taking place in a number of these locations. All of these activities offer free admission.
The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington was incorporated in 2017 with the express purpose of increasing public understanding, knowledge and appreciation of arts and culture in Burlington and region; to be a catalyst to inspire, engage, connect and advocate on behalf of members of the artistic and cultural communities; and to promote and foster artistic and cultural development in the city.
More details about artists and performances on September 28th will follow shortly.
RHYTHM AND BEAT: BURLINGTON CULTURE DAYS LAUNCH
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2018
6:30- 9 PM
ART GALLERY OF BURLINGTON
1333 LAKESHORE ROAD, BURLINGTON
FREE ADMISSION
 By Staff
September 12th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Colleen Mullholland, president of the Burlington Foundation, announced the appointment of Leena Sharma Seth as the Manager Grants and Donour Relations.
 Leena has been working to empower people and communities for over two decades. Passionate about creating strong and equitable communities, Leena has leveraged this passion in service for organizations that include Global Vision (Kuala Lumpur), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, and over the past five years with the Halton Poverty Roundtable. Leena is a trained community mediator and completed a Master’s in Conflict Analysis & Management at Royal Roads University in 2012.
Leena is a collective impact champion, having experienced its power to advance impact in her work at the Halton Poverty Roundtable. Leena looks forward to supporting her own community of Burlington as Burlington Foundation continues to grow and focuses on helping all those in need, today and for tomorrow.
Please take this opportunity to update your contact information. Leena can be reached at: lsharmaseth@burlingtonfoundation.org or at 905-639-0744 x221.
By Staff
September 11th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
For those who want to peddle around the city and try using a bicycle there are now bikes that you can borrow at the Seniors Centre on New Street across the park from the library.
The city now has a Borrow-A-Bike Program for older adults and it is s ready to roll.
 Nice bright colours and now cross bar that you have to get your leg over. The bikes have easy-to-shift gears and no cross bar, the two step-through bicycles and one three-wheeler bicycle are perfect for new and experienced cyclists. Baskets, horns, locks and helmets are included with each bike borrowed in the no-cost program.
Participants must visit the Burlington Seniors’ Centre to complete a waiver before signing bikes out. The bicycles are available during regular business hours from April to November, weather permitting.
The City of Burlington encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the many parks, outdoor spaces, playfields and recreational play experiences that support active living and a healthy lifestyle for all ages, abilities and cultures. Explore the many play experiences. Get Outside. Live & Play Every Day.
The bicycles were donated with provincial funding through the Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee.
Mandy Newnham, Supervisor of Recreation said: “The Borrow-A-Bike program was developed collaboratively with the Burlington Cycling Committee with the goal of making the joy of cycling accessible to all. The sturdy, yet stylish, bicycles are a comfortable and safe way to feel the wind in your hair. Grab a friend and tour the area or pick up groceries while cycling along the path, without any storage or maintenance worries.”
 By Staff
September 11th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
There is that fall festival hymn:
Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest home!
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
 Loads of things for the younger ones to do. Burlington’s rural roots made farming a part of our DNA. The folks at Ireland House do an annual event that takes a stab at experiencing the tradition this Sunday, September 16, 11 am to 4 pm.
Meet baby farm animals (bunnies, goats, ducklings & chicks!)
Burlington Horticultural Society – make a fall floral arrangement in a mason jar
 The hay maze is a challenge – hopefully someone explains where the hay came from and what farmers do with it. Face painting
Children’s crafts
Fair-style games: can stacking, ring toss, horseshoes
Historic house tours and demonstrations
Hay maze
Pony rides
Vendors’ market
Main stage entertainment
Applefest Fall Fair is part of the Museums of Burlington program that takes place with the assistance of many volunteers.
Admission is FREE, courtesy of our sponsor, The Rocca Sisters Team.
Parking is available at MM Robinson High School, 2425 Upper Middle Road.
By Staff
September 10th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The reception for the Fourth Biennial Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fibre Art took place at the Art Gallery of Burlington Sunday afternoon.
 Ode to Lavallèe: Artist: Art KWilt Connections: Illene Atkins, Dorothy Holdenmeyer, Marg Notar, Judy Pearce, and Nancy Winn. The AGB has developed a reputation for showing this art form – this year they did themselves proud. There is some very very fine work on the walls of the Michael Lee Chin gallery.
The exhibition is on until the 16th of September – admission is free. Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
There is a second Artist Talks on the 15th. More information on the talk – call the AGB 905-632-7796
The event showcases 90 works by 60 artists from across Ontario, in fabric, paper, yarn, thread and mixed media materials. The goal of the Fibre Art community is to raise the profile, awareness and acceptance of Fibre Art as a true art form.
 Corrosion – Artist: Mary Pal Fibre is an art form that has come into its own – it was seen as a craft that grew into an art form that is popular with a growing audience.
It is the kind of thing you have to see and spend time looking at to fully appreciate.
Several of the pieces on display are quite stunning.
Well worth the time – allow yourself a couple of hours – you might find yourself thinking in terms of something you would want to put on your walls.
 Sunset Over the Village – Artist: Chris Liszak
 By Staff
September 10th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The calendar for drop-in recreation activities is experiencing difficulties.
To ensure you have accurate information, please use the online Live and Play catalogue until further notice.
 Log in and use the browse and register service – Drop in service isn’t fully operational. A number of people have complained about using the on line service, saying it is quite difficult – we are following up on this.
By Staff
September 6th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The staff at the Nelson Youth Centre tell the story about Ben, a young boy who was rapidly losing his way.
He was 13 years old with a long history of failures when he came to the Centre. He was very angry and defensive and was not about to trust anyone. Ben had no friends and too many people had let him down in his young life. In addition, his teachers and school were not feeling hopeful that he would be able to continue in the main stream. His mom loved her son but was at loss on how to help him. We knew that Ben desperately wanted to fit in and have a friend of his own but lacked the skills and confidence to make this happen.
Over time while attending the program and with the support of the Centre’s staff Ben was able to figure out who he was and what he wanted. Ben found his voice. During the 6 months he was in the program, Ben began to connect with his peers and express himself in a healthy and socially acceptable way. He was also able to connect with his teacher in a way that allowed him to benefit from the learning environment. He was finding hope and a place for himself in this world.
Ben was given the task of mentoring new children coming into the program; he now had a purpose and a way to share with others what he had learned about himself and what he needed to be successful. He successfully graduated from the Centre’s program and was unrecognizable as the boy who first came to our door. Ben was now seen as a leader in school, had multiplied his friends, and was moving in a positive direction.
A year later, in high school, Ben returned to the Centre as a volunteer. Nelson Youth Centres had made such a difference in his life, connecting him to school, family and friends he wanted to pay it forward. Ben was able to help others a see a future as bright as own!
By Staff
September 6th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
It was forty years ago when Ron Gardner founded the Nelson Youth Centre.
It has been serving the children and youth ages 6 to 18 in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.
Nelson Youth Centres is an accredited children’s mental health centre.
The occasion is being celebrated with a party on September 15, 2018, 10:30 to 3:00 at our home base on New Street.
Current and Past Board Members will be taking part; they include Burlington philanthropist Susan Busby (retired school principal), Chris Lawson (Halton Regional Police Services), Martin Venema (Sr Director RBC), Ron Gardner (Founder, Funding Innovations). Activities for the day include tours of the newly renovated building.
 The Nelson Youth Centre on New Street in Burlington, Nelson Youth Centers started out in a community room in Port Nelson United Church in 1978. The Church provided a space to turn our vision into reality for youth and children in our community. In 1982 with the support of the City of Burlington Nelson Youth Centres moved into our current home on New Street, where they are able to offer group therapy. The Centre has developed an After School Treatment Program.
 Over the next 40 years and with the generous and ongoing support of our community, the Centre expects to expand their services. The Centre now has thirteen full time staff members.
Every year, the Centre changes the lives of over 300 children.
Nelson Youth Centers started out in a community room in Port Nelson United Church in 1978. The Church provided a space to turn the vision into reality for youth and children in our community. In 1982 with the support of the City of Burlington Nelson Youth Centers moved into their current home on New Street.
By Staff
September 6th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Different Drummer books is sponsoring Tim Cook, multiple award winning, nationally revered historian and author The Secret History of Soldiers, How Canadians Survived The Great War on Wednesday September 19 7pm at Art Gallery of Burlington
Dr. Cook will discuss The Secret History of Soldiers in a riveting presentation in the Shoreline Room at The Art Gallery of Burlington on Wednesday September 19 at 7pm.
Admission is free, but space is limited–please register for the event at this link or by contacting us at (905) 639 0925 or diffdrum@mac.com.
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