You are a Senior; your home is basically paid for and you want to live in that house for the next while.
There are some financial challenges – there is a problem with keeping up with the maintenance.
You are not along in facing these problems. Other Seniors face them every day.
The Outreach Committee of St. Matthew’s Church, Burlington Age Friendly Council and Burlington Seniors Community Inc. are putting on an event for Seniors who wish to stay in their homes longer.
The event is being heavily promoted in the Aldershot community – but anyone in Burlington is welcome to attend.
Follow up with Connie Price if you need more information: Sr. Tea & Housing Presentations Chair, St. Matthews Church 905-516-5157 cepriceless@gmail.com
Now that they have had a couple of pay cheques deposited into their accounts the members of city council get ready to file their election campaign financial statement setting out where the money for.
The provincial government changed the rules for the 2018 election – donations from corporations or unions were no longer permitted.
Officers and employees of a company or a union could make personal donations.
Those Third Party Advertisers, who hid behind numbered corporations are also required to file financial statement.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs sets out what is require in the Candidate Handbook. Word for word from that document.
“It is your responsibility as a candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time.
“The filing deadline is 2 p.m. on the last Friday in March following the election (March 29, 2019).
The source of election campaign funds is as important as the election itself.
“If you have a bookkeeper or accountant complete the financial statement for you, you are still responsible for ensuring that it is complete and accurate and filed on time. Financial statements are not required to have original signatures.
“You should contact your clerk for information about whether you can file your financial statement by a method such as fax or email if you are not able to file your statement in person.
“If you filed a nomination form, you must file a financial statement.
“This includes candidates who withdrew their nomination, candidates who were not certified and did not appear on the ballot, and candidates who were acclaimed.
“If you did not receive any contributions (including contributions from yourself) or incur any expenses, you are only required to fill out the first page of the financial statement and sign it.
“If you received contributions or incurred any expenses you must complete the relevant parts of the financial statement.
“If your campaign contributions (including contributions from yourself) or campaign expenses are greater than $10,000 you must have your financial statement audited and include the auditor’s report when you submit your financial statement to the clerk.”
Let’s see what those financial statements have to say when they are filed.
On March 1, 2019, a male was robbed of his personal property while at a meeting with three other males in the area of Old Oak Park located near Westoak Trail and Westview Terrace in the Town of Oakville.
The victim was assaulted by one of the males, forcefully removed from a vehicle and left at the roadside. The victim and suspect were known to each other.
On March 8, 2019, members of the Oakville Robbery Team located and arrested the male suspect. The suspect was found in possession of approximately 60 grams of cocaine and 3 bottles of codeine (a controlled substance).
Alex VRUCAJ (19) of Burlington has been charged with the following offences:
• Robbery with violence • Possession of a controlled substance (codeine) • Possession for the purposes (cocaine)
VRUCAJ was held for bail.
Anyone with information in regards this incident is asked to contact Detective Constable Peter Galopoulos of the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2274
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
People charged with a criminal offence are presumed to be innocent until a Court finds them guilty.
The Lakeshore Football Officials’ Association, (LFOA) established in 1963, is responsible for officiating all tackle high school football in Halton, Peel, and Niagara regions and all minor football in Mississauga, Halton and Niagara.
It also offers Football Canada Certification Programs, rules and positioning clinics and a personal mentoring program to assist in the development of all officials.
This year the association is reaching out to women who may be interested in officiating. “We currently have only two women in our organization and we would like to increase that. The game is no longer just a man’s game and opportunities do exist for women to advance in Canadian football officiating” said Kevin Baird, President of the LFOA.
It’s more than watching the plays – it’s also about watching the players.
The organization is also making a concerted effort to recruit individuals who have the availability to officiate high school football from September to November, the busiest time for the organization. High school football games are normally played Tuesday-Friday with most doubleheaders kicking off at noon, 1 p.m. or 2:30 pm.
Women and men, 16 years of age and older who wish to become an LFOA official may contact the recruiting co-ordinator at lfoa-recruiter@hotmail.com.
Those who advance may have the opportunity to officiate in such leagues as the Ontario Provincial Football League, the Ontario Football Conference, the Northern Football Conference, Ontario University Athletics and the Canadian Football League.
Nelson Sr Football Vs Hayden Huskies watching the coin toss.
The LFOA has a number of members who are current or former members of the CFL and the OUA football officiating staffs. These officials assist the LFOA in the development programs that are offered. A number of the officials have officiated Grey Cups, Vanier Cups and two of their members, Burlington’s Dave Foxcroft and Jason Maggio are members of the NFL Officials’ Development Program.
All new officials must complete a Level 1 Football Canada Officials’ Certification Program, which has yet to be scheduled.
The grass roots group that got trashed by every member of city council that didn’t get re-elected has invited the Mayor to be the inaugural speaker for their “Inform Series” event.
The founding meeting – people showed up with cheques in their hands to get it off the ground.
They first met in a basement condo room to in December of 2017 to form what became the strongest force during the 2018 election.
They names themselves ECoB: Engaged Citizens of Burlington, a take off on the city’s claim that Burlington was a fully engaged city.
The purpose of the “Inform Series” is to inform, explain and discuss the important issues affecting Burlington, development, citizen engagement and local democracy.
Mayor Meed Ward will be speaking about the impact of the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) on the ability of municipalities to defend their Official Plans and implement a democratically based development vision.
The kick-off event will happen this spring (June 13th – the date has yet to be confirmed) in the Community Room at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The event will be free to attend, but membership of ECoB or a small donation would be appreciated to defray the costs. As an incorporated not-for-profit organization, your help would be most appreciated.
ECoB intends to be a paid membership organization. Membership is $10 a year.
How did ECoB get to the point where it survived an at times cynical onslaught from then Councillors Dennison and Lancaster? Councillor Sharman was just as cynical – but he managed to get re-elected due to the number of people running against him.
Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman chose not to take part in the ward 5 ECoB debate. He did send some of his people to hand out literature.
The 2018 election proved to the citizens that if you want to defeat an incumbent make the race a one on one event, unless your profile is so bad that a field of more than one candidate going after the seat BETTER HERE.
In ward 6 Angelo Bxx had worked diligently to build the profile he needed to take down Lancaster – and even then he won by less than 50 votes.
Penny Hersh and Roland Tanner have worked hard since the election to create an organization that will have groups in each ward – those groups will be independent but able to work with the ECoB core for support, guidance and direction.
There are now teams in each ward; some much healthier and more active than others. While development issues tend to bring people out ECoB wants to ensure that it is not an anti-development group. Expect to see them create a get out the vote drive in in 2022.
The 2018 election bought out much less than 50% of the population – anything less than 65% isn’t really acceptable for a community as wealthy and as educated as Burlington.
ECoB feels it now has a mayor they can work with – however they don’t expect to become the clapping – booster crowd for the Mayor. They have created a forum where voices can be heard – something Burlington didn’t have as far back as 2006.
ECoB fille the Baptist church for one of the ward debates. The city had never experienced anything like that before.
What ECoB has taught the city is that – if you want change you have to get out on the street and create it.
ECoB sponsored debates in every ward in the city. They were able to raise close to $12,000 to pay for the space they needed and hire a videographer who filmed every debate. Those debates can be found in the Gazette archives – they will make interesting viewing when the time comes to elect the next city council in 2022.
During the 2018 election ECoB drew a crowd that filled the Baptist church on New Street. Rick Goldring, running for re-election had his campaign manager inside listening while the Mayor stayed outside. He had chosen not to be “engaged”.
ECoB put on classes for people who were interested in running for office or taking part in a campaign. That level of grassroots involvement was something the city just didn’t have in the past – and it showed at the polls.
Real Estate is a much different business these days – the crazy prices that were being asked and the crazier prices that were being paid are a thing of the past. The Rocca Sister Associates produce summaries of different markets on a regular basis. Their recap for February is set out below – for both the residential and condominium markets.
Residential:
The average price of a freehold property in February increased by 0.1% as compared to February 2018. Sales were down 2.8% for the month and properties sold for 98.41% of the asking price. Inventory levels were low when compared to the 5-year average but very similar to the same levels we saw at the end of February 2018.
The best way to describe market conditions in Burlington is, confusing. 33 properties sold for their asking price or more. One property in Millcroft was listed at $1,499,000 for 84 days without any price reductions and sold for the asking price.
Yet the stats suggest that the market is leaning in favour of buyers. Tell that to someone that is trying to buy a townhouse in the $650,000 price range or a good sized family home in Tyandaga or Millcroft – they will undoubtedly think you are from another planet.
Condominium market:
In February we saw prices paid per square foot increase by just over 10% as compared to February 2018. Sales increased by 17.5% and sale prices increased by just under 5%. At the end of February, there were 103 condos apartments for sale compared to 90 in 2018. Average condo fees per square foot were 60 cents which is up slightly from January. Remarkably, of the 47 sales in February, 12 sold for the asking price or more. Condos sold for 98.54% of the asking price in February and the average days on market is 36.
What Does All Of This Mean?
According to Royal LePage Edge Magazine (2019), 32% of the baby boomer demographic will be entering the condo market in the next 5 years. If the government relaxes mortgage rules in the coming months, we may see more millennials looking at this sector as an option as well. With certainty, the condo sector is on an upward trajectory.
There are so many nuances to consider with every condo building – features that can impact values today and in the future. While there is no doubt condo prices will increase over the coming months and years making today a good time to buy, choosing the right condo will be more important than ever. Selling a condo in this type of market may seem easy but if your condo is not sale ready, you may be leaving money on the table.
Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff launched her third annual Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) program. It will run from May 21-24, 2019, and offers young women in Halton the opportunity to job-shadow in a local business, agency, organization, or government.
Local businesses and organizations, as well as young women and gender non-conforming youth currently in high school, pursuing post-secondary education or just starting out in their careers are invited to participate in this year’s program.
If you would like to mentor a female student for one day during the program week at your place of work, contact Hilary Lawson at pam.damoff.a1@parl.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-1338.
Youth who wish to participate as a mentee are asked to visit my website at www.mpdamoff.ca and fill out the application form. Both mentors and mentees should indicate their interest by April 19, 2019.
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The annual closure of King Road to allow for the safe passage of the endangered Jefferson salamanders during their breeding migration will begin on Monday, March 18. King Road will be closed from the base of the Niagara Escarpment to Mountain Brow Road for approximately four weeks.
He isn’t exactly pretty but nevertheless plays an important role in the local environment. Comes in different colours as well.
Burlington has closed the same section of road since 2012 so that the salamanders, which are a nationally and provincially protected endangered species, can do what a species does to stay alive..
About the Jefferson Salamander
In Canada, the Jefferson salamander is found in Southern Ontario in select areas of deciduous forest, mostly along the Niagara Escarpment.
Jefferson salamanders spend the majority of their lives underground. As the weather warms up and the spring rains begin, the salamanders emerge and migrate to breed in temporary ponds formed by run-off, laying their eggs in clumps attached to underwater vegetation. Adults leave the ponds after breeding. By late summer, the larvae lose their gills, become air-breathing and leave the pond to head into the surrounding forests.
The Jefferson salamander, native to the northern part of the city could become a mascot for the city.
Adult salamanders migrate to their breeding ponds during wet rainy nights. They show a strong affinity for the pond in which they hatched and can be very determined to reach it, sometimes requiring them to cross busy roads.
Burlington has yet to find a way to celebrate these creatures that are short and a little slimmy. Maybe the Mayor could declare a Jeffie Day and have the media descend on the city to photograph this amazing event.
Wiarton has their Willie – why not a Jeffie for Burlington?
The dark line at the top indicates the portion of King Road that will be closed.
Hassaan Basit, CAO, Conservation Halton
The bureaucrats tend to take a more prosaic view of this event. Hassaan Basit, CAO, Conservation Halton explains that: “The annual closure of King Road by the City of Burlington reinforces Conservation Halton’s promise to form partnerships, which enable us to better protect our natural environment, in this case an endangered species.
“Our ecologists use monitoring data to recommend the timing and duration of the road closure to maximize its impact on the species while keeping disruption, due to the closure, down to the minimum.
“Our monitoring has shown a measurable positive impact on the Jefferson salamander population due to these once-a-year road closures. I would like to thank the city and community. Their efforts are helping in the recovery of this species.”
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward is “very proud of the efforts to aid in the survival and recovery of this rare species. Since the first full road closure in 2012, there has been no road mortality of Jefferson salamanders observed by Conservation Halton staff during the road closure period.”
This tempest in a tea pot has turned out to be less about SNC and more about the PM and his inadequate management of his Cabinet. What was reported initially as political interference, wasn’t. The matter was really about a breakdown in communications and trust between the former Attorney General (AG) and her boss, the PM. And clearly, other ministers also have issues with his management style.
Not the kind of attention she was looking for.
It is clear that, in his eyes, the former AG was not doing her job diligently. So whatever the excuse, he needed to move her to another position or out of Cabinet entirely. Three and a half years is more than the average time for a Cabinet minister in any case, and clearly too long for Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR). She apparently thought she had an entitlement – to serve at her own whim and not that of the PM. But perhaps he should have been more frank with her.
Reflective …
Trudeau bears much of the responsibility – it is his Cabinet after all. He began his government by declaring ministers would have more autonomy than had been the case since his father first centralized power and control in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Privy Council Office (PCO). But even so, his ministers should never have lost sight of who was the boss, under whose pleasure they serve, who appoints and/or shuffles them, and who calls the shots.
On SNC Trudeau wasn’t satisfied that all of the options, and the implications of each, had been exhausted. He was concerned that due diligence hadn’t been done, particularly in the case of the new law concerning remediation agreements (DPA). Nobody should argue that it is inappropriate for the CEO of Canada Inc. to be saying – let’s just make sure.
Affronted?
Clearly JWR took that personally, got annoyed and internalized her resentment at being challenged. There is no non-verbal paper trail that she ever took the professional step of communicating her frustration to her management.
Regarding SNC, they have been charged with bribing Libyan officials $48 million for construction contracts including building a prison. But it was another Canadian company whose bribe to the Gaddafi clan made SNC’s corruption in Libya look like chump change. Petro-Canada paid a whacking billion dollar bribe to get access to offshore oil fields.
The opposition parties claim with outrage that SNC’s money went to buy sexual services for the Gaddafi family. Yet Petro-Canada’s money enabled the Colonel to compensate victims of the terrorist bombing of an airline over Lockerbie Scotland, which he had masterminded. And it is interesting that Montreal based SNC, and not Calgary based Petro-Can, became the priority for corruption investigation and prosecution during those last Harper years.
This story came to life with leaked Cabinet-level information, something which would normally be a criminal offence. The recent Mark Norman prosecution, in progress, is an example of what can happen to those who breach Cabinet secrecy. It is questionable whether the PM or his new AG will ask the prosecutor and RCMP to investigate should they determine the Globe story to also be worth prosecuting.
At the beginning …
Still the most obvious direct or indirect source for that Globe and Mail story, of course, would have to be the former AG herself, particularly given the amount of detailed information. It would be a truly sad turnaround were the corollary for this unfortunate saga to be that the former AG has to face criminal charges herself.
Ray Rivers writes regularly on both federal and provincial politics, applying his more than 25 years as a federal bureaucrat to his thinking. Rivers was once a candidate for provincial office in Burlington. He was the founder of the Burlington citizen committee on sustainability at a time when climate warming was a hotly debated subject. Ray has a post graduate degree in economics that he earned at the University of Ottawa. Tweet @rayzrivers
Earlier this week city council slapped an Interim Control Bylaw on large portions of the city. The freeze was for a period of one year and became effective the moment the by law was signed.
The rules of the game are such that the city is required to accept every application that is presented. New development applications cannot go beyond the Statutory Meeting phase.
This development, being put forward by the Core Development Group that works out of Toronto has scheduled a meeting at which they will present the development. That meeting will take place at Central High School on March 26th: 6:30 to 8:30. Expect it to draw a large audience.
The developers have said that the Mayor and the ward Councillor have been invited. Wild horses couldn’t keep them away.
Marianne Meed Ward used her opposition to development on the waterfront to get herself into office and hasn’t wavered a bit since she became a resident of ward 2.
Everything within the shaded area has had new developments frozen for a period of one year.
The rendering doesn’t show the full height – there is a reason for that.
The proposal is for a 26-storey mixed use residential development with commercial uses at grade at what is known as 2093-2101 Old Lakeshore Road & 2096-2100 Lakeshore Road.
The heritage building located at 2101 Old Lakeshore Road will be retained as part of the development.
It is this kind of development application that pushed the planners to the point where they felt a development freeze was needed. City Council readily agreed but the agreement wasn’t unanimous.
The Nautique – approved with construction underway.
There are funds in the 2019 budget for some research to look into what can and should be done in the way of development for the land between Lakeshore Road and Old Lakeshore Road; often referred to as the football because of its shape. Land assembly has been quietly taking place in that part of the city.
The proposal for 26 storeys would make the building the same height as the ADI Development Group Nautique which has been approved. The contractors have been drilling to learn just where the water table is – they plan on five floors of underground parking for their project.
The battle to save the waterfront continues.
The Mayor just might decide to pull some of the banners used in her Save the Waterfront days out of storage and rally the troops once again.
This sounds like a really interesting performance – Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago – and maybe live still today.
Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. Children aren’t generally found at the bottom of the ocean, except at Eth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure.
Eye popping visual experiences; giant puppetry, stilt-walkers, inflatable environments, aerial and flying creatures all on stage.
Since its beginnings in 1990, Erth has sought to provide audiences with eye popping visual experiences; giant puppetry, stilt-walkers, inflatable environments, aerial and flying creatures. In demand for events and festivals, the Company inspires audiences with their unique and dynamic vision.
A distinctive visual aesthetic.
Erth have built an international reputation based on their exceptional work and a distinctive visual aesthetic. The main style of puppetry used in Eth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is a style of “Bunraku” puppetry that originated in Japan over 400 years ago, where the puppeteers are visible by the audience instead of being hidden.
Erth is renowned for construction of stunning puppets of all scales, and frequently undertakes bespoke commissions for museums, zoos, theatre producers and festivals around Australia.
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Thursday, March 21, 2019, 7:00pm Main Theatre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, ON, L7S 1T7 Tickets: $39 Regular $34 Member $25 Youth Group pricing available Online: www.burlingtonpac.ca Over the Phone: 905.681.6000
This weekend at the AGB: John Willard Fibre Arts Resident Line Dufour is hosting two exciting demonstrations!
Saturday, March 9 | 11 – 4 PM: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration in the Brock Lobby
Sunday, March 10 | 11 – 4 PM: Felted Wool Balls Session in the Textile Studio
The John Willard AGB Fibre Arts Resident Line Dufour
The community is invited to make their own felted wool ball.
Participants can bring their own materials, including lopi or feltable yarn, a darning needle, pantyhose, 1 yard of non-feltable yarn (polyester, acrylic, cotton), and scissors.
Participants can also pay $5.00 to be provided with any materials needed!
Is gambling legal in Canada? The quick answer is yes. However, the activity, regulated by the government, is kept under strict control. If looking to play a hand or few, you can find many options in Canada.
From online casinos to hotel-casino resorts, there is something or the other waiting to be explored.
Before planning a trip or indulging in any casino activity, it is essential to know the full scope of the Canadian gambling laws. For starters, there is not one unified law for the entire country. The regulations for gambling in Canada are made by the ten provinces and three territories individually. So, while technically you can find casinos anywhere in Canada, slight changes in rules exist from one place to another.
The type of gambling available to players also changes from one place to another. Most of the standard options include land-based casinos, racetracks, online casinos, lotteries, and bingo parlours. Similarly, the age requirements for entering a casino and even using other entertainment facilities such as restaurants and movie theatres linked to the casino is 19 in most parts of Canada with a few exceptions where it is 18.
Canada has in the recent past experienced some issues with problem-gambling, and the government has taken this problem seriously by allowing people to register under the self-excused program. While implementing the program has had its fair share of challenges, it is the right step towards keeping gambling as a healthy pastime.
A hand like this puts joy in the heart of a card player.
First Nations tribes also have rights to operate casinos on their land in Canada. This has led to separate regulatory bodies such as the Kahnawake Gaming Commission to actively control the opening of casinos, both on ground and online in their region. The Kahnawake Commission offers Client Provider Authorizations to different types of sites ranging from poker to sports betting in the Mohawk territory. They often take charge of online auditing casinos whenever there is some doubt over the authenticity of their operations as in the case of Absolute Poker in 2003.
Established in 1996, all companies taking licenses from the commission need to have their data centre located within the province and managed by Continent 8 technologies.
The commission has especially been proactive in monitoring online casino activity and in 2009 imposed sanctions and fines on the Ultimate Bet poker websitefor cheating its customers. At present they have licensed around 50 gaming operators, but also are not afraid to reject offers even if it means fighting long court battles.
Illegal gambling still exists in Canada. One of the reasons for this is that in 2010 certain sections related to unlawful gambling were brought under the scope of a “serious offence”. Now, the maximum jail term associated with an illegal gambling offence is five years with a $5000 fine.
The primary change in favour of gambling came about in Canada in 1969 with alterations in the Criminal Code. This has, over the years, led to a considerable collection of funds via regulated lotteries by the provincial governments. Now, players can enjoy various forms of gambling at their leisure and relish both its entertainment and money-making value.
Overall, Canadian gambling laws are a lot more lenient than most countries, and especially the USA. This makes Canada a hot spot with professionals and enthusiasts who love the thrill of playing without having to worry about any legalities surrounding lawful gambling,
Governance and the not for profit sector are not always that comfortable with each other.
There are a number, far too many, organizations that are incorporated as not for profit corporations that has little, if any, understanding of just what the Directors are supposed to do and what they are not supposed to do.
We could use all our fingers to count off the organizations that are a mess when it comes to the quality of the work their Directors do.
Conflicts of interest and the tendency to get into the weeds of the organization.
Policy is the responsibility of the Board of Directors, operations is the responsibility of the Executive Director who is chosen by and reports to the Board.
Community Development Halton (CDH) has put together a half day course that every Director of a not for profit organization should be required to take.
The United Way funds many of the not for profits’ – they should make the receiving of any funding dependent on every Board member having been trained as a Director.
The Regional government should take the same position.
The wider community will be better served if these Directors are trained.
A brief description of what the CDH is offering:
This class will provide an overview of the role, scope of responsibilities, and understanding of key elements shaping the effectiveness of Boards of Directors in the not for profit sector.
Focused particularly on people who are new or considering becoming a Board member, the session will also serve as a “refresher” for those with experience on Boards and senior staff who are charged with providing support to the Board.
Facilitator: JODY ORR, runs the Chrysalis Group and has an extensive background working in and with the not for profit sector. She has a Master’s degree in Sociology and is a founding principal in an organizational and community development consulting firm.
Jody worked for 17 years in the not for profit sector and has, since striking out on her own, supported not for profits, big and small, with a major emphasis on building capacity in a variety of areas, including effective governance. She was the lead staff person in two large voluntary social planning organizations and a Board member and President of a variety of not for profits.
She also is the Coordinator of the Halton Not for profit network.
If you started as a student at Burlington Central High School (BCHS) in 1964 or ended your time as a student in 1969 the Class of 1969 – 50 year Reunion want to hear from you. They are having a party!
It will take place at the Burlington Golf and Country Club on Friday, June 21, 2019
Mix and mingle, and see how many people you can recognize; 6:30 PM Buffet dinner – Cost $50 Contact: bchs69@cogeco.ca for more detail.
The Class of 69 wants to celebrate their 50th graduation anniversary.
Pass this message on to other grads that may not see this message. (We are still looking for email address and or contact information for our fellow students. If you can help please reply to our email address bchs69@cogeco.ca
For those of you planning to attend from out of town, the planning committee has secured a block of rooms at the Waterfront Hotel. Discount code is BCHS69.
It has been 50 years since graduation.
Alumni close to home, from distant parts of the country, and even the world, will gather to reconnect and share the paths their lives have taken.
They fought hard to keep their school open and they prevailed.
The tag line never changed.
Over the last several years, BCHS has been fighting for survival. The Halton District School Board voted to consider closing BCHS. Students, Alumni and parents of current students, rallied against this proposal and were able to achieve a stay of execution. Central could be around for another 50 years.
The 50 year event will take place at the Burlington Golf and Country Club, located at 422 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington.
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CHS, the first Burlington high school, celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2022.
On Feb. 7, 2019, Burlington City Council voted to re-examine the policies in Burlington’s Official Plan, adopted in April 2018.
The motion, approved by Council, directs Burlington’s Director of City Building to immediately commence a process to re-examine the policies of the Official Plan adopted April 26, 2018 in their entirety related to matters of height and intensity and conformity with provincial density targets.
Council and staff will discuss the scope of work for further study related to the Official Plan (including Mobility Hubs) at an upcoming Committee of the Whole Council Workshop.
City used this photograph in announcing the Official Plan workshop – most of the development is going to take place on the other side of the city.
Council Workshop Monday, March 18, 2019, 1 – 4 p.m. City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z6
This is a lot of advance notice – but if serving the public in an ancillary police services role that is an exciting and essential service you might want to attend one of the open house sessions being put on by the Halton Regional Police Service as they look for new 9-1-1 Communicators at a planned Police Communicator Open House
The Halton Regional Police Service is hosting two upcoming open houses for individuals interested in a career as a 9-1-1 Communicator. These sessions will be both informative and interactive allowing potential applicants to learn of the applicant process, training involved and essential skills needed for success in the role.
An operator managing the flow of data on multiple screens -part of the 9-1-1 communicator workload.
Open House #1
Monday, April 15, 2019
7:30 – 9:00pm
Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters
Community Room
2485 North Service Rd. W., Oakville
[Free parking is available]
Open House #2
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:30 – 9:00pm
Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters
Community Room
2485 North Service Rd. W., Oakville
[Free parking is available]
A 9-1-1 communicator has an incredible array of equipment to work with – one monitor will have map displays that allow them to zoom in on a street in seconds.
The same content will be presented at both sessions.
Space is extremely limited so register early to ensure your attendance.
Interested registrants are asked to email Steve Van Dyk at steve.vandyk@haltonpolice.ca
The Halton District School Board values input from parents/guardians, members of the community, staff and students concerning the development of the 2019-2020 budget.
Individuals are encouraged to provide input on the budget priorities for the upcoming school year online through a questionnaire on the Halton District School Board’s website at www.hdsb.ca. To access the questionnaire, follow the link from the homepage or directly here. Input must be received by March 19, 2019.
Trustees and Board staff welcome public input on budget matters.
Before providing input, individuals are encouraged to review the Board’s Multi-Year Plan 2016-2020, Special Education Plan and Operational Plan. A key objective of the annual budget process is to align the Halton District School Board’s financial resources with these important documents.
Community members are also able to delegate to the Board of Trustees. Please follow the Delegation By-law posted on the Halton District School Board website (found under the ‘Our Board’ tab).
By Staff
There are some financial challenges – there is a problem with keeping up with the maintenance.
The provincial government changed the rules for the 2018 election – donations from corporations or unions were no longer permitted.
The victim was assaulted by one of the males, forcefully removed from a vehicle and left at the roadside. The victim and suspect were known to each other.
It also offers Football Canada Certification Programs, rules and positioning clinics and a personal mentoring program to assist in the development of all officials.
The kick-off event will happen this spring (June 13th – the date has yet to be confirmed) in the Community Room at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The event will be free to attend, but membership of ECoB or a small donation would be appreciated to defray the costs. As an incorporated not-for-profit organization, your help would be most appreciated.
During the 2018 election ECoB drew a crowd that filled the Baptist church on New Street. Rick Goldring, running for re-election had his campaign manager inside listening while the Mayor stayed outside. He had chosen not to be “engaged”.
Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff launched her third annual Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) program. It will run from May 21-24, 2019, and offers young women in Halton the opportunity to job-shadow in a local business, agency, organization, or government.
It was usually a reason for skipping church – forgot to change the clock and didn’t get up in time.
Ray Rivers writes regularly on both federal and provincial politics, applying his more than 25 years as a federal bureaucrat to his thinking. Rivers was once a candidate for provincial office in Burlington. He was the founder of the Burlington citizen committee on sustainability at a time when climate warming was a hotly debated subject. Ray has a post graduate degree in economics that he earned at the University of Ottawa. Tweet @rayzrivers
Before planning a trip or indulging in any casino activity, it is essential to know the full scope of the Canadian 
There are a number, far too many, organizations that are incorporated as not for profit corporations that has little, if any, understanding of just what the Directors are supposed to do and what they are not supposed to do.
This class will provide an overview of the role, scope of responsibilities, and understanding of key elements shaping the effectiveness of Boards of Directors in the not for profit sector.
Jody worked for 17 years in the not for profit sector and has, since striking out on her own, supported not for profits, big and small, with a major emphasis on building capacity in a variety of areas, including effective governance. She was the lead staff person in two large voluntary social planning organizations and a Board member and President of a variety of not for profits.
