 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
This is not a good sign.
A ribbon cutting is to take place today to announce the opening of a new Bad Boy store on Fairview; a ribbon cutting will be part of the event.
Photo ops are old school.
Ideas, action, policy and a change in the way the two former Mayors communicated with the public are what the voters expected.
 Noooobody – Mel Lastman We got a notice that Bad Boy is opening up a location on Fairview and that MPP Jane McKenna, Mayor Elect Marianne Meed Ward and former Bad Boy Honourary Chair Mel Lastman himself will be on hand for the ribbon cutting.
You can bet that he will holler Noooobody at some point in the ribbon cutting.
It is nice to see the words Mayor Elect before Meed Ward’s name – hope she does more than get her picture taken.
The optics on this event are not very attractive.
 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 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 Pat Shields
October 8th, 2019
BURLINGTON, ON
Coming off of double overtime game on Friday night, their fourth straight game requiring extra time, the Burlington Cougars looked out of gas and overmatched on Saturday night in Brampton. The Admirals (formerly the Orangeville Flyers) were all over the Cougars, emerging victorious with a 8-2 win.
 It was a tough start on Saturday for the visiting Cougars, with the Admirals jumping ahead 2-0 midway through the first period on tallies by Justin Vernace and Hudson Lambert. Moving to the second stanza, it was more of the same for the Cougars as they struggled to control the pace of play and fell further behind on the scoreboard.
 Jacob Buch on the left Brampton added two more goals to extend its lead to 4-0, before Cougars forward Jacob Buch got Burlington on the board with his 5th goal of the season. That was as close as the Cougars could claw though, as Brampton added three more goals before the end of the frame to go up 7-1 and chase Cougars goaltender Thomas Lalonde in the process.
In the third period, Cougars forward Max Lightfoot found the back of the net for his 3rd goal of the season. Brampton would get it back before the end of regulation though, with David Mastropaolo netting his first goal of the campaign.
It was another tough outing for the Cougars special teams, as they were unable to convert on 5 power play opportunities, while going 4-for-5 on the penalty kill.
Looking ahead, Burlington’s schedule won’t allow for much rest time as they are set to host the Milton Icehawks on Monday afternoon at Appleby Ice Centre. Puck drop will be at 2:00pm.
 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 2, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
It was certainly a full house.
An estimated 350 people filled the Burlington Baptist Church on New Street last night to hear the six candidates vying for the city council seat that has been vacated by Marianne Meed Ward who is running for Mayor.
 It was a full house – ward 2 all candidate debate. It was standing room only taking place on an evening when the weather was “inclement”. People were flowing into the church sanctuary well after the 7:00 pm start time.
 It was polite debate; there were no demonstrations; there was no disruptive behavior.
The Gazette will report at length on who said what and the audience response to the different candidates.
Every candidate tries to get their supporters to attend and applause vigorously at the right moment.
If applause is any measure of the way the audience was going then Lisa Kearns owned the room.
 The debate on the matter of cannabis being sold at retail locations in Burlington was the question that showed a clear division. It split almost evenly between those who wanted the city to wait and see what other municipalities decided to do and those who felt the city should vote for permitting the commercial outlets right away.
At one point during the meeting this reporter began to wonder if there were going to be questions on issues other than intensification.
The bulk of the applications for development are landing in ward 2 where there are some pretty strong views that feel there is just too much.
There were also a number of issues that indicated there is a lot of homework to be done on the part of the candidates.
 The six candidates running in ward 2. One of the six: Lisa Kearns, Roland Tanner, Michael Jones, Kimberly Calderback, Walter Wiebe or Gerard Shkuda will take the ward 2 seat on December 3rd when a new Council is sworn in.
 By Staff
October 1, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
An error was made in the location of the ward 2 debate this evening.
The event is taking place at the Baptist Church on New Street.
We regret the error and any confusion we caused.
 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 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 23rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
There will be no reason for saying you don’t understand the issues and where the various candidates stand.
There are ample opportunities to hear what the candidates have to say at both the ward level and those running for the office of Mayor.
Here are those that the Gazette is aware of:
Debates between the candidates in ward 5 and 6 have taken place.
Video of those debated can be found at:
Ward 5 debate
Ward 6 debate.
Debates for ward 4 and 3 will take place this week.
Ward 4 debate will take place at Nelson High School.
Debate for ward 3 will take place at MM Robinson high school.
Debate for ward 1 will take place on Thursday October 4th at the East Plains United Church.
Debate for ward 2 will take place on Monday October 1st at the Burlington Baptist Church on New Street.
Debate for those running for the Office of Mayor will take place on October 9th at Central high school. Deb Tymstra will moderate that debate.
The following are Mayoralty level debates:
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 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 Staff
September 19th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington READS is an author & book talk series that runs in the fall and spring. The library features three celebrated and thought-provoking Canadian books and invite local readers to come together to meet the authors and discuss the titles. Presented in partnership with A Different Drummer Books and Art Gallery of Burlington
Meet the Author: Tim Cook, Vimy: The Battle and the Legend – SOLD OUT
We mention this event to give you a sense of the quality of the programs being put on by the library.
Date: Wed September 19
Time: 7-8.30pm
Place: Art Gallery of Burlington, Shoreline Room, 1333 Lakeshore Road
Tim Cook talks about Vimy: The Battle and the Legend, and his 10th and newest book released on Sep 18, The Secret History of Soldiers: How Canadians Survived the Great War.
A bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War, and how it came to signify and solidify Canada’s national identity. Tim Cook, Canada’s foremost military historian and a Charles Taylor Prize winner, explores why the battle continues to resonate with Canadians a century later. Vimy is a fitting tribute to those who fought the country’s defining battle. It is also a stirring account of Canadian identity and memory, told by a masterful storyteller. (excerpted from www.penguinrandomhouse.com)
Meet the Author: Plum Johnson, They Left Us Everything
Date: Tue October 23
Time: 7-8.30pm
Place: Art Gallery of Burlington, Shoreline Room, 1333 Lakeshore Road
 About the book
After almost twenty years of caring for elderly parents, author Plum Johnson and her three brothers have finally fallen to their middle-aged knees with conflicted feelings of grief and relief. Now they must empty and sell the beloved family home. Plum thought: How tough will that be? I know how to buy garbage bags. But the task turns out to be much harder and more rewarding than she ever imagined. They Left Us Everything is a funny, touching memoir about the importance of preserving family history to make sense of the past, and nurturing family bonds to safeguard the future. (excerpted from www.penguinrandomhouse.com)
Meet the Author: Tom Wilson, Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers, and the Road Home
Date: Sun December 9
Time: 2-4pm
Place: Art Gallery of Burlington, Shoreline Room, 1333 Lakeshore Road
 About the book
Raised in the rough-and-tumble world of Hamilton, for decades Tom Wilson carved out a life for himself in shadows. He built an international music career and became a father, he battled demons and addiction, and he waited, hoping for family secrets and lies to cease and the truth to emerge. It would. And when it did, it would sweep up the St. Lawrence River to the Mohawk reserves of Quebec, on to the heights of the Manhattan skyline. Tom writes with unflinching honesty and extraordinary compassion about his search for the truth. It’s a story about scars, about the ones that hurt us, and the ones that make us who we are.
By Staff
September 15th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 Lisa Cooper
1299 Princeton Cres.
Home phone: 905-331-8469
Mobile phone: 289-259-9880
Fax: 905-331-8469
lisacooper1299@gmail.com
electlisacooper.com
Darcy Hutzel
289-400-3505
votehutzel@gmail.com
www.votehutzel.ca
Rory Nisan
905-464-7195
info@rorynisan.ca
rorynisan.ca
Peter Rusin
2317 Homer Dr. Burlington, ON L7P 4V4
905-599-6661
peter@peterrusin.com
Gareth Williams
289-635-8994
Malcolm Crescent
gareth@garethward3.ca
garethward3.ca
Mark Carr will moderate the ward 3 debate.
 Mark Carr – moderator for the ECoB municipal election debates. Mark Carr is the on air host for Cogeco TV program The Issue. He has been doing public television work for more than 20 years.
He has been involved in political life as campaign manager for four successful provincial and a federal elections.
He ran for public office and served as a city Councillor and Regional Councillor for ward 6 in Burlington. He served as Chair of the Burlington Planning and Development committee and Budget and Strategic Planning committees. He is the recipient of Ontario Public Service Award in 2010 and 2017 and Medal of Volunteerism, from Government of Canada.
He is the Executive Director for a not-for-profit agency. He has volunteered his time with Community Cares Halton (Police Services) Board of Directors, Oakville Dispute Mediators, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bereaved Families of Ontario and Board of Directors, Sustainable Development Committee.
Mark has moderated debates for several years iat both the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Mark is an honours graduate in Communications and Conflict Management from the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel/University of Waterloo and is a long-time resident of Burlington.
 ECoB – Engaged Citizens of Burlington was formed in December of 2017 when a number of residents became concerned about the rate of and scope of development that was taking place in the downtown core.
Citizen engagement was a key issue. Residents felt that Council was not listening to their concerns regarding their vision of what they would like their Burlington to look like.
ECoB set out to educate and inform residents. They held an event for anyone wanting to run in the October 2018 municipal election and built a to scale Lego based model of what the city would look like with developments that were approved and planned. The city administration said there wasn’t time to have this 3D model built – so ECoB did it.
They then set out to hold debates in each of the wards in the city, something that had not been done before as well as a debate for those running for the office of Mayor.
The organization is funded by donations from people who attend meetings.
Pure grass roots organization.
By Staff
September 15th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 Jack Dennison
3087 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON, L7N 1A3
905-634-7102
jack@jackdennison.ca
jackdennison.ca
Shawna Stolte
shawnastolte@gmail.com
stolte4ward4.ca
Mark Carr will moderate the ward 4 debate.
Mark Carr – moderator for the ECoB municipal election debates. Mark Carr is the on air host for Cogeco TV program The Issue. He has been doing public television work for more than 20 years.
He has been involved in political life as campaign manager for four successful provincial and a federal elections.
He ran for public office and served as a city Councillor and Regional Councillor for ward 6 in Burlington. He served as Chair of the Burlington Planning and Development committee and Budget and Strategic Planning committees. He is the recipient of Ontario Public Service Award in 2010 and 2017 and Medal of Volunteerism, from Government of Canada.
He is the Executive Director for a not-for-profit agency. He has volunteered his time with Community Cares Halton (Police Services) Board of Directors, Oakville Dispute Mediators, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bereaved Families of Ontario and Board of Directors, Sustainable Development Committee.
Mark has moderated debates for several years iat both the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Mark is an honours graduate in Communications and Conflict Management from the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel/University of Waterloo and is a long-time resident of Burlington.
ECoB – Engaged Citizens of Burlington was formed in December of 2017 when a number of residents became concerned about the rate of and scope of development that was taking place in the downtown core.
Citizen engagement was a key issue. Residents felt that Council was not listening to their concerns regarding their vision of what they would like their Burlington to look like.
ECoB set out to educate and inform residents. They held an event for anyone wanting to run in the October 2018 municipal election and built a to scale Lego based model of what the city would look like with developments that were approved and planned. The city administration said there wasn’t time to have this 3D model built – so ECoB did it.
They then set out to hold debates in each of the wards in the city, something that had not been done before as well as a debate for those running for the office of Mayor.
The organization is funded by donations from people who attend meetings.
Pure grass roots organization.
By Staff
September 16th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 Kimberly Calderbank
905-407-2063
Stephenson Drive., Burlington, ON
campaign@kimberly.solutions
kimberly.solutions
Michael Jones
477 Holtby Ave., Burlington, ON, L7R 2R4
905-609-4305
jonesourward2@gmail.com
jonesward2.ca
Lisa Kearns
416-414-5335
LisaKearnsWard2@gmail.com
www.LisaKearnsWard2.com
Gerard Shkuda
shkudag@gmail.com
https://shkudagward2.com/
Roland Tanner
357 Delaware Ave. Burlington, ON, L7R 3B4
289-259-4023
roland@rolandtanner.ca
rolandtanner.ca
Walter Wiebe
2086 Ghent Ave., Unit 24, Burlington, ON
905-320-1726
info@walter-for-ward-2.ca
walterforward2.ca
Mark Carr will moderate the ward 2 debate.
Mark Carr – moderator for the ECoB municipal election debates. Mark Carr is the on air host for Cogeco TV program The Issue. He has been doing public television work for more than 20 years.
He has been involved in political life as campaign manager for four successful provincial and a federal elections.
He ran for public office and served as a city Councillor and Regional Councillor for ward 6 in Burlington. He served as Chair of the Burlington Planning and Development committee and Budget and Strategic Planning committees. He is the recipient of Ontario Public Service Award in 2010 and 2017 and Medal of Volunteerism, from Government of Canada.
He is the Executive Director for a not-for-profit agency. He has volunteered his time with Community Cares Halton (Police Services) Board of Directors, Oakville Dispute Mediators, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bereaved Families of Ontario and Board of Directors, Sustainable Development Committee.
Mark has moderated debates for several years iat both the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Mark is an honours graduate in Communications and Conflict Management from the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel/University of Waterloo and is a long-time resident of Burlington.
ECoB – Engaged Citizens of Burlington was formed in December of 2017 when a number of residents became concerned about the rate of and scope of development that was taking place in the downtown core.
Citizen engagement was a key issue. Residents felt that Council was not listening to their concerns regarding their vision of what they would like their Burlington to look like.
ECoB set out to educate and inform residents. They held an event for anyone wanting to run in the October 2018 municipal election and built a to scale Lego based model of what the city would look like with developments that were approved and planned. The city administration said there wasn’t time to have this 3D model built – so ECoB did it.
They then set out to hold debates in each of the wards in the city, something that had not been done before as well as a debate for those running for the office of Mayor.
The organization is funded by donations from people who attend meetings.
Pure grass roots organization.
By Staff
September 17th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Jason Boelhouwer
163 Old Orchard Rd., Burlington, ON, L7T 2G2
905-979-7833
jason_boelhouwer@yahoo.ca
https://jasonboelhouwer.wixsite.com/ward1
Vince Fiorito
289-242-1993
fiorito.vince@gmail.com
vince4ward1.ca
Kelvin Galbraith
93 Queen Mary Ave., Burlington, ON
905-928-4513
kelvingalbraith@gmail.com
www.kelvingalbraith-ward1.com
Arlene Iantomasi
772 Old York Rd., Burlington, ON, L7P 4X9
905-516-2691
Arlene@ArleneWorksForYou.com
ArleneWorksForYou.com
Andrew Paul Jordan
Townsend Avenue, Burlington, ON
289-707-1811
andrewvotes2018@gmail.com
AndrewJordanWard1.ca
Kevin Lee
Greenwood Drive, Burlington
289-635-7376
kevinleeward1@bell.net
kevinleeward1.wordpress.com
Garry Milne
1674 Kerns Rd., Burlington, ON, L7P 3H1
905-332-9840
gm.freetime@outlook.comwww.HadEnoughYet.ca
Tayler Morin
1870 Green Meadow Dr., Burlington
Morin4Ward1@Outlook.com
289-828-4172
René Papin
905-541-7404
rehp1985@gmail.com
www.electrenepapin.ca
Marty Staz
773 Miriam Cres., Burlington, ON, L7T 1C7
289-983-7681
marty@stazforward1.com
www.stazforward1.com
Judy Worsley
629 Cedar Ave., Burlington, ON, L7T 2R4
905-220-0359
judyworsley4ward1@gmail.com
judyworsley4ward1.ca
Mark Carr will moderate the ward 1 debate.
Mark Carr – moderator for the ECoB municipal election debates. Mark Carr is the on air host for Cogeco TV program The Issue. He has been doing public television work for more than 20 years.
He has been involved in political life as campaign manager for four successful provincial and a federal elections.
He ran for public office and served as a city Councillor and Regional Councillor for ward 6 in Burlington. He served as Chair of the Burlington Planning and Development committee and Budget and Strategic Planning committees. He is the recipient of Ontario Public Service Award in 2010 and 2017 and Medal of Volunteerism, from Government of Canada.
He is the Executive Director for a not-for-profit agency. He has volunteered his time with Community Cares Halton (Police Services) Board of Directors, Oakville Dispute Mediators, Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bereaved Families of Ontario and Board of Directors, Sustainable Development Committee.
Mark has moderated debates for several years iat both the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Mark is an honours graduate in Communications and Conflict Management from the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel/University of Waterloo and is a long-time resident of Burlington.
ECoB – Engaged Citizens of Burlington was formed in December of 2017 when a number of residents became concerned about the rate of and scope of development that was taking place in the downtown core.
Citizen engagement was a key issue. Residents felt that Council was not listening to their concerns regarding their vision of what they would like their Burlington to look like.
ECoB set out to educate and inform residents. They held an event for anyone wanting to run in the October 2018 municipal election and built a to scale Lego based model of what the city would look like with developments that were approved and planned. The city administration said there wasn’t time to have this 3D model built – so ECoB did it.
They then set out to hold debates in each of the wards in the city, something that had not been done before as well as a debate for those running for the office of Mayor.
The organization is funded by donations from people who attend meetings.
Pure grass roots organization.
By Staff
September 15th, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Terry Fox flag being raised at city hall. The flag says it all.
Sunday is the day to put the truth to that statement – take part in the 38th annual Terry Fox Run for the work and research that will cure cancer.
Burlingtonians usually turn out in the thousands. The year the run begins and ends at the Pier.
Be part of it.
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