By Staff
November 10th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
On November 11, Metrolinx is honoured to provide complimentary transit services to veterans, reservists and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (and one companion), as well as family members of deceased veterans across the GO and UP Express transit network.
When travelling that day, kindly wear or carry something identifiable, such as a medal, beret, blazer, uniform or Veteran’s Service Card.
This year, Metrolinx was also proud to announce that veterans, reservists and active members of the CAF can travel for free year-round on GO Transit, beginning March 1, 2025.
Metrolinx is working to enable this fare type on PRESTO cards, and also make this available for UP Express in the future. More details will be provided on enabling this fare type in early 2025.
By Victor Long
November 10th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
As online entertainment continues to evolve, more people, including Burlington residents, are turning to gaming platforms to enjoy the thrill of betting and gaming from the comfort of their own homes. Visit Playbet now to experience a secure and engaging betting environment that keeps entertainment at the forefront while promoting responsible play. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of responsible online gaming, the rise of platforms like Playbet, and tips for Burlington residents on how to get the most from online gaming while staying safe.
The Growth of Online Gaming and Its Appeal in Burlington
Online gaming and betting have come a long way from being niche hobbies to mainstream entertainment enjoyed by millions worldwide. For many Burlington locals, gaming platforms offer an escape, a way to unwind, and even an opportunity to test their luck in an engaging digital space. The convenience of mobile devices and secure online platforms has made it easier than ever for people to join in on the fun.
Playbet prioritizes player safety, with secure login features, protected transactions, and strict data privacy measures.
Why Online Betting Has Become Popular
There are several reasons why online betting and gaming have surged in popularity:
- Convenience: People can enjoy gaming whenever and wherever they want, right from their mobile devices or computers.
- Social Interaction: Many platforms, including Playbet, offer chat options, tournaments, and group gaming, adding a social element to the experience.
- Wide Range of Options: From virtual sports betting to casino games, there’s something for everyone, allowing players to choose experiences that suit their tastes.
- Increased Security: Reputable platforms like Playbet prioritize player safety, with secure login features, protected transactions, and strict data privacy measures.
As gaming becomes more accessible, the importance of responsible and mindful gaming also grows, especially for those new to online betting.
Why Responsible Gaming Matters
Responsible gaming is essential in maintaining a healthy relationship with online betting. It’s about enjoying the experience without letting it interfere with other aspects of life. For Burlington residents, responsible gaming means being aware of one’s time, spending, and gaming habits, ensuring that the activity remains an enjoyable pastime rather than a source of stress.
Key Aspects of Responsible Gaming
Aspect |
Description |
Time Management |
Setting limits on gaming sessions to prevent overindulgence. |
Financial Awareness |
Betting only what you can afford to lose and sticking to a budget. |
Emotional Awareness |
Recognizing when gaming becomes more stressful than enjoyable. |
Platform Trustworthiness |
Choosing secure platforms, like Playbet, that prioritize player safety. |
Platforms like Playbet promote responsible gaming by offering tools that help players stay in control, such as setting spending limits, monitoring playtime, and providing quick access to support resources.
How to Play Responsibly on Playbet
Playbet is designed with player well-being in mind, offering a secure and enjoyable experience for all users.
Playbet’s approach to gaming is designed with player well-being in mind, offering a secure and enjoyable experience for all users. Here are a few ways Burlington residents can get the most out of Playbet while staying responsible.
1. Set Personal Limits
Before starting a gaming session, set clear limits on time and money. Decide in advance how much you’re willing to spend and stick to that budget, treating it as part of your entertainment expenses. Playbet allows users to set deposit and spending limits, which can be adjusted as needed.
2. Take Advantage of Playbet’s Security Features
Playbet prioritizes the safety of its users by employing top-notch security features, including encrypted transactions and secure logins. For Burlington residents, this means peace of mind when it comes to protecting personal and financial information.
3. Use Playbet’s Resources for Responsible Gaming
Playbet provides resources to help users manage their gaming habits, such as time reminders and quick access to customer support. If you ever feel your gaming is becoming overwhelming, use these tools to stay in control. Playbet’s customer support team is also available to answer questions and provide guidance on responsible gaming.
4. Connect with the Community
For those who enjoy the social aspect of online gaming, Playbet offers chat functions and community events where players can connect and share tips. Engaging with the community can make gaming more enjoyable and provide an extra layer of support and interaction.
Tips for Burlington Residents New to Online Betting
For Burlington residents who may be new to online betting, here are a few tips to help you get started responsibly:
- Start Small: If you’re new to betting, start with small amounts and learn the platform before diving in deeper.
- Research the Games: Familiarize yourself with different types of betting options, whether you’re interested in sports betting, card games, or other forms of online gaming.
- Take Breaks: Avoid long, uninterrupted sessions. Taking breaks allows you to refresh and come back to gaming with a clear mind.
- Seek Help If Needed: Remember, responsible gaming is about balance. If you ever feel that gaming is affecting other areas of your life, Playbet’s support resources are there to assist.
Why Playbet Is a Trusted Platform for Burlington Residents
When it comes to online gaming and betting, trustworthiness is paramount. Playbet’s dedication to providing a secure, responsible gaming environment makes it an ideal choice for Burlington residents looking for an enjoyable and safe experience. The platform’s commitment to player security, transparency, and responsible gaming tools sets it apart from others in the industry.
Key Features That Make Playbet a Secure Choice
- Secure Transactions: All financial transactions on Playbet are encrypted, ensuring that player information is kept safe.
- Privacy Protection: Playbet employs stringent data privacy measures, so users can feel confident that their personal details remain confidential.
- Responsible Gaming Tools: Playbet offers a range of tools to help users manage their gaming habits, such as spending limits, session time reminders, and access to customer support for assistance.
For Burlington locals interested in online betting, Playbet provides not only a quality gaming experience but also peace of mind, thanks to its strong security measures and responsible gaming philosophy.
Conclusion
Online gaming can be a fantastic way to unwind, connect with others, and enjoy a little excitement—all from the comfort of home. For Burlington residents, platforms like Playbet offer a safe, reliable way to engage in online betting, with numerous resources and tools that support responsible gaming. Remember, the key to an enjoyable gaming experience is balance: by setting limits, using security features, and staying aware of your gaming habits, you can make the most of what Playbet has to offer.
Visit Playbet now to explore its range of games and experience online gaming in a secure, responsible environment. For those in Burlington and beyond, online betting can be a rewarding pastime when approached with care, responsibility, and a commitment to safe, enjoyable play.
By Staff
November 9th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
What appears to be the last piece of land in the “football” has a developer who wants to put up 27 storeys.
The “football” describes the lands between Old Lakeshore Road and Lakeshore Road with Pearl on the west and where the two Lakeshore meet on the east end.
Lakeside Developments Limited is proposing a 27 storey mixed-use building with 195 residential units and at-grade retail along Lakeshore Road.
The development proposes 1- and 2-bedroom units. A 5-level below grade parking structure is proposed. An application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will be required to permit the proposed development.
A Pre-Application public consultation will take place virtually on November 25, 2024 – 7 – 9:00 p.m.
Developers seem to like the virtual approach – which means they don’t actually meet with people – it all takes place online.
The “football” a site that had huge potential as a focus point for community events was lost to developers when they began buying up what was originally more than 18 seperate properties.
The football-shaped location was once a collection of more than 18 properties. Now it is a collection of high-rise towers that won’t have a single unit of affordable housing.
In October of 2012, Former Toronto Mayor David Cronbie attended a Waterfront Advisory Committee and urged the city to pull together a citizens group to look at all the possibilities the site offered.
Then Mayor Rick Goldring never did find a way to take Crombie up on the idea. Prior to the pandemic, Emmas Back Porch was the go-to location for a decent meal on a balcony that overlooked the lake. It was a different Burlington in those days.
The city the developers have given us. It could have been so much better.
Related news story:
It was a coulda opportunity – but the opportunity got away from the city.
By Pepper Parr
November 9th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Oliver Parker introducing himself.
Oliver Parker is seeking the provincial Liberal nomination for the Burlington seat at Queen’s Park.
He has been busy, taking his team of people through the streets of the city and holding his first community event at the Black Bull last Monday.
Parker has been vetted by the Liberal Party honchoes who review every candidate before they are validated. All too often a potential candidate has some baggage that comes out during the election. Parker cleared that barrier.
Oliver Parker with his team.
He doesn’t say much about what kind of legislator he would be – his focus is one getting his name and face in front of as many people as possible
Most are expecting the Premier to visit the lieutenant governor, Edith Dumont, and ask her to call an election; sometime in the New Year seems to be the date this is expected to happen – but in the world of politics – nothing is ever certain – just look south and recall how that event went.
Parker directs people to his website (VoteforOliver.ca) where they can become a member of the Burlington Liberal party – which allows them to vote for the person that will become the candidate.
There is one other candidate seeking the Liberal nomination.
The Progressive Conservatives will also be seeking a candidate; Natalie Pierre advised the Premier that she would not be running in the next election/
By Rivers
November 9th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
There will be many postmortems on the 2024 US presidential election. And time will tell if Mr. Trump is as bad as so many have predicted. Those predictions are not without substance, given his behaviour following the 2020 election and his rhetoric during the campaign.
American citizens lining up to vote.
It would be easy to blame the media for his win, including social media, as an opinion writer did in a recent New York Times article. And some will also try to blame Kamala Harris or Joe Biden for this or that – but the outcome was decisive and we all will have to live with it. To be clear, the responsibility for that outcome, given that Trump won everything including the popular vote, lies entirely at the feet of the American voting public.
But I don’t think it’ll be the end of the world, though there will be significant challenges for us here in Canada. Trump is doubling down on his denial of global warming for ideological reasons, promising to slash the development of renewable energy and electric vehicles, notwithstanding the presence of Elon Musk in his inner Cabinet.
The reality is that America is still the second largest GHG producing nation on the planet and has contributed to something like a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions that are currently warming the planet. America, more than any other nation on earth, has caused global warming and climate change – it has a responsibility to lead us all to a lower carbon footprint.
Climate change has resulted in forest fires that have been close to impossible to control.
Rainfall that exceeded past experience is expected to be a new reality for the continent.
We know that it will be virtually impossible to reverse climate change, but its destructive development could be retarded somewhat, or accelerated, by what we do today. Mr. Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ says it all when it comes to the question of what he plans to do. Weather events over the next four years will only get worse if the science community continues to be right. But so many of us act like lobsters sitting on the stove in that big water pot we call mother earth, continuing to ignore the danger, even as we slowly turn a Trump orange hue.
And that denialism south of the border will place the Liberals and other green parties into a tough place here in Canada. Right wing-ism has caught on here as well, and that will likely mean an end to carbon pricing and to proposed regulations curbing emissions in the oil and gas industry, even if the Tory climate denial folks don’t assume government, which the polls way they almost certainly will.
Keeping control of a critical market will be a challenge.
Trade irritation will almost certainly become more intense between our two nations even if Trump is prevented by his own party from enacting his 10% global import tariff policy. That poor BQ private members bill enshrining dairy supply management in law, having been rejected by Canada’s Senate, is likely to die a fatal death on the order paper. And that will leave the door open for the US dairy producers to crawl further into our dairy counters.
NATO, as we know it, may not disappear but it probably should. It is clear that Europe and Canada, have not taken this partnership seriously or they would have responded to Russian genocide as they did to Iraqi and Serbian aggression back when. Europe needs to grow up and take responsibility for its own defence rather than relying on the US military with its checkered past and its distracted and spineless leadership.
Trump, in his last term, at least supplied Ukraine with some anti-tank weapons, unlike Obama who just gave Putin the green light. And Biden, much like Trudeau, just wrung his hands from the sidelines, watching as Ukrainians were brutalized, bombed and slaughtered by the thousands. Biden held back providing the weapons needed until it was almost too late in every case, making their hoped for counter offensive impossible. He also prevented his NATO allies from doing more – all the while mumbling something about avoiding escalation.
The immigration issue in the US which, probably more than anything else, won the election for Trump is also an issue here. Trudeau has recently reassessed his ‘wild west’ post COVID immigration policy, but it’s probably too late to convince those wannabe home owners that he’s finally got the message. Politicians used to think that holding back immigration was an ethnic vote loser. But the US election demonstrated the exact opposite, as Trump scored big even with ethnic Latin voters.
There will be other issues in the course of Trump’s four year reign of power. And there is the concern that he will extend his term. He’ll be 82 at the end if he survives the term. But he’s beaten the odds before – including assassination attempts and COVID. In the meantime Trump holds all the cards – the Supreme Court and Congress will be expected to rubber stamp his every wish. And he now has immunity for anything he does while in office.
That perhaps is the natural evolution of democracies, a sort of capitalist model by comparison, where the free market naturally evolves into a monopoly with one or two companies dominating in the end. One only has to look at Hungary where democracy has slowly eroded into a kind of autocracy, where media freedom has been constrained and where divergent views are censored and suppressed.
For Americans, this may well be beginning of the end of checks and balances for governing bodies and perhaps the end of separation of church and state. For an America founded on the premise of equality and freedom, that would be the sum of the biggest fears of the framers of US constitution.
Ray Rivers, a Gazette Contributing Editor, writes regularly 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
By Staff
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
A Ward 3 resident reports his streets are being cleaned. The pictures are from Wednesday November 6th, 2024 at about 1:00 pm
Why is this interesting?
Leaf pickup starts on Monday November 11th.
At least the street will be clean so residents can rake their leaves onto the road over the weekend.
Five days from when this picture was taken the city will be around to take up leaves raked to the sidewalk.
By Pepper Parr
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Land of the Free and Home of the Brave – with open arms for all.
When we were growing up – did we not see America as the land of the free?
The country that entered the Second World War and defeated the Nazi government and let the European countries rebuild their home, school, factories and their economies – getting to the point where they became prosperous.
In many newspapers this morning there were reports that President Elect Donald Trump was going to spare no expense “to implement his signature policy of deporting the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Imagine the fear that must be racing through the minds of those 11 million people. They are certainly aware of how harsh and cruel this vulgar felon can be.
Trump has said he will use the armed forces if he has to – arresting them and placing them in deportation camps.
Families who entered America without papers – found jobs, bought homes, raised families may now find themselves being rounded up and deported – while any children they had would be left in the Country because they were born in America.
Mounties helping people enter Canada. In 2013 we took in anyone who wanted to cross our border. What will we do in 2025.
One of the results expected is that thousands will head to the Canadian border and attempting to enter Canada.
The Canadian government is already thinking through how it will deal with those people when the attempt to cross the border.
We don’t have the capacity to take these people in.
The number of people Canada plans to accept as immigrants has already been cut by 20%.
NATO – the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, created at the end of the Second World War has a clause in its agreement that states – an armed attack on one NATO member is seen as an attack on all the ember of NATO.
Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania have much to fear – they watch at what is happening in Ukraine.
The Baltic States, Sweden and Denmark are NATO members; they are all very close to the Russian borders.
Ukraine is not yet a NATO member. It was invaded by Russia more than a year ago expecting an easy win. The Ukrainians have shown great courage and strength in preventing a takeover of the country by the Russians.
Donald Trump does not take office until January 20th. Between now and then President Biden has approved the sending of $9 BILLION in armaments to the Ukraine.
All this less than a week after the American election.
Those Canadians who think this is an American problem – may find themselves re-thinking what took place. This is a world wide problem and we are the mouse in the same room as the elephant.
By Pepper Parr
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
During a delegation to City Council earlier this week Daintry Klein, the spokesperson for Millcroft Greenspace Alliance said the following.
The highlighted words were added by a Gazette reader
The words highlighted were added by the person who sent the material to us.
Daintry Klein: “City is within its legal right to own this natural infrastructure with or without a willing seller”. Really?
Klein clearly doesn’t understand what the city can and cannot do when it comes to expropriating property.
When a responsible citizen states that the “City is within its legal right to own this natural infrastructure with or without a willing seller” you begin to wonder how much power any municipality should have. Klein is just plain wrong
The Regional government is buying up properties in the Beachway on a willing seller and a willing buyer basis – they understand that owning property has certain rights that are not easily trampled on.
There is an infrastructure in place that moves rain water to the pond.
One Gazette reader took this to mean that “MGA wants the city to expropriate the Millcroft Golf Course lands. Is it a stretch to say expropriation can be used for flood mitigation.
Some might see the MGA continued efforts to save the flood abatement infrastructure as worthy – that matter is a closed. The Premier is not going to issue a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) especially after the Ontario Land Tribunal found in favour of the developer.
There were conditions attached to the OLT decsion – MGA might want to focus on those conditions to save as much as they can.
By Pepper Parr
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington Civic Chorale will be performing at St. Christophers Anglican Church on November 23rd.
The Chorale was founded in 1994 through the collaboration of Dr. Gary Fisher and Mary Jane Price, former organist and director at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Burlington Ontario, the Burlington Civic Chorale (BCC) has brought outstanding choral music to Burlington, Hamilton and surrounding areas for over 25 years.
The BCC was honoured to commission for their twenty-fifth anniversary concert, 17 November 2018, Faith in Peace, a work by Canadian composer, Mark Sirett with lyrics woven from the texts of former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson’s 1957 Nobel Peace prize speech.
Part of the Civic Chorale in practice
Through its performances the BCC delights audiences with powerful choral music experiences with repertoire encompassing classical music from the 16th century to the present; folksongs; opera choruses and vocal jazz.
Their mission is to contribute to the cultural life of Burlington, Hamilton and surrounding areas through regular, high calibre performances of a broad repertoire of choral music
To be a choral representative for the city of Burlington
To provide the highest level of choral experience to our membership
To stimulate an appreciation for the finest in choral music from all periods of music history
What is it like to sing with them? Let the singers tell you!
“The BCC Singers have been part of my life for nearly 30 years. I have found new friendships and gained a greater love and appreciation for music. During times in life when one needs mental and moral support, singing takes me to a higher place.”
“The Burlington Civic Chorale is an amateur chamber choir of adults from Burlington and neighbouring communities. We come from various walks of life, but have found one another through our shared love of music. We are proud to have sung for our audiences for over 25 years!”
I’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to attend two of their events. Try and add this to the events you want to attend.
Do you have a good voice? The Chorale welcomes new members. Click HERE if you think this might be something for you
By Pepper Parr
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Each year the public gathers outside city hall to remember and pay their respects. The event is always well attended.
Before the formal event there is a smaller gathering around the Naval Ships Memorial Monument in Spencer Smith Park. The ceremony begins at 9:30 am.
The Remembrance Day Procession begins at 10:30 a.m. It will be led by armored personnel carriers and will begin at Central School on Baldwin Street, travelling down Brant Street to Elgin Street, Locust Street, Ontario Street and ending at the Cenotaph in Veteran Square, 426 Brant St.
The streets noted will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60, Remembrance Day Service, 11:00 a.m.
Wreaths are laid at the base of the Cenotaph.
View of a crowd on Remembrance day – taken from inside city hall.
This 45-60-minute ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph in Veteran Square, on the north side of City Hall and will be live-streamed for those who cannot physically attend. For more information or to access the live-stream link, please visit Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 website burlingtonlegion.com.
The ceremony will include a colour guard, two minutes of silence, music performed by some members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band, reading of In Flanders Fields along with the laying of the wreaths.
The Legion Hall will be a busy place in the afternoon.
By Pepper Parr
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The Mayor held her budget town hall last evening and it went quite well.
Some people felt it was a road show that took place to focus on the Mayor. The Budget being put together is her budget – what she did was create an event that allowed people to call in and ask questions.
Most of the time Mayor Meed Ward handed off the questions to different staff members who were on hand.
It wasn’t intended as a debate over the issues – it was an opportunity for people to call in and ask questions.
There are those who would like to see more depth in the answers given – but this is Burlington – a deep understanding just isn’t what the public wants. When less than a third of the public bother to vote – this is what you get – a community that is happy with the way things are.
Were some of the calls from people who were asked to call in and say nice things? Maybe.
If that’s the way this Mayor wants to conduct her event – so be it.
Former Mayor Rick Goldring and Mark Carr waiting for the phones to ring.
What I heard last night was much better than a call in show that former Mayor Rick Goldring held with Mark Carr taking part. That was back in 2011.
Carr and Goldring had set themselves up in the Council Chamber and waited for the phones to ring.
There wasn’t a single call.
What I heard last night was useful. Do it again Your Worship – many of the people had questions and they got answers.
Related news story:
Town Halls were not always successful events.
By Staff
November 8th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
BurlLITFest is a celebration of all things literary. Our love of the written word continues this fall with the 4th annual Burlington Literary Festival in November.
During this month-long celebration of literature, the Library welcomes authors, celebrates books, and visits with local and national literary treasures. Get inspired by published writers and tap into your own storytelling talents. The talks and workshops are free and open to all.
Seats are filling fast! Register now to avoid disappointment.
Click HERE to get to the Library HOME page and then scroll through the images (an example is below) and click on an event that interests you.
Each feature box has a full event description where you can register on-line.
egister online.
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Attend a film screening of “Peace by Chocolate” at Joseph Brant Museum.
The story of a Syrian refugee who struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between his dream to become a doctor and preserving his family’s chocolate-making legacy.
Official Opening of the retail outlet in Halifax NS.
Tickets are $15/adult, $12/children (12 and under) and include admission to Joseph Brant Museum, popcorn, and light refreshments.Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Peace by Chocolate merchandise will be available in the Gift Shop for purchase. Click here for the trailer
James Portside
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual stocks before making an investment decision.
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider acquisitions in the public market are:
|
Advantage Energy Ltd —–Buy Quantity: 20,000 Average cost: $8.81 Total: $176,160.00 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Smith, David Glenson |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
20,000 |
$8.81 |
$176,160.00 |
|
Hammond Power Solutions Inc —–Buy Quantity: 1,500 Average cost: $117.02 Total: $175,537.50 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
GRANOVSKY, DAHRA |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-05-24 |
1,500 |
$117.02 |
$175,537.50 |
|
AIML Innovations Inc —–Buy Quantity: 2,000,000 Average cost: $0.06 Total: $130,000.00 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Inwentash, Sheldon |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-01-24 |
2,000,000 |
$0.06 |
$130,000.00 |
|
Thermal Energy International Inc —–Buy Quantity: 480,000 Average cost: $0.20 Total: $96,000.00 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Crossland, William |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
100,000 |
$0.20 |
$20,000.00 |
Crossland, William |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
313,500 |
$0.20 |
$62,700.00 |
White, William Baxter |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-20,000 |
$0.20 |
-$4,000.00 |
Crossland, William |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-01-24 |
86,500 |
$0.20 |
$17,300.00 |
|
Lavras Gold Corp —–Buy Quantity: 17,400 Average cost: $2.25 Total: $39,150.00 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Lepard, Lawrence |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
17,400 |
$2.25 |
$39,150.00 |
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider dispositions in the public market are:
|
Celestica Inc —–Sell Quantity: -60,000 Average cost: $111.20 Total: -$6,672,161.61 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Mionis, Robert Andrew |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
-60,000 |
$111.20 |
-$6,672,161.61 |
|
Open Text Corporation —–Sell Quantity: -94,106 Average cost: $40.37 Total: -$3,799,292.79 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Acedo, Michael Fernando |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
2,448 |
$41.80 |
$102,338.64 |
Acedo, Michael Fernando |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-1,311 |
$40.37 |
-$52,928.32 |
Balota, Cosmin Razvan |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
1,632 |
$41.80 |
$68,225.76 |
Balota, Cosmin Razvan |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-874 |
$40.37 |
-$35,285.55 |
Barrenechea, Mark James |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
115,327 |
$41.80 |
$4,821,245.24 |
Barrenechea, Mark James |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-60,536 |
$40.37 |
-$2,443,988.57 |
Duggan, Paul Michael |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
8,647 |
$41.80 |
$361,487.84 |
Duggan, Paul Michael |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-4,288 |
$40.37 |
-$173,117.20 |
Majzoub, Muhieddine |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
15,569 |
$41.80 |
$650,862.05 |
Majzoub, Muhieddine |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-6,496 |
$40.37 |
-$262,259.64 |
McGourlay, Christopher James |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
9,223 |
$41.80 |
$385,567.52 |
McGourlay, Christopher James |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-4,938 |
$40.37 |
-$199,359.32 |
Ranganathan, Madhu |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
23,064 |
$41.80 |
$964,190.52 |
Ranganathan, Madhu |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-12,075 |
$40.37 |
-$487,497.72 |
Sweeney, Brian Paul |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
11-01-24 |
10,375 |
$41.80 |
$433,726.88 |
Sweeney, Brian Paul |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-3,588 |
$40.37 |
-$144,856.47 |
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Sol Strategies Inc. (formerly, Cypherpunk Holdings Inc.) —–Sell Quantity: -2,395,300 Average cost: $1.28 Total: -$3,059,473.82 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Guoga, Antanas (Tony) |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-01-24 |
-683,800 |
$1.27 |
-$870,409.02 |
Guoga, Antanas (Tony) |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
-703,000 |
$1.18 |
-$827,431.00 |
Guoga, Antanas (Tony) |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-05-24 |
-394,000 |
$1.31 |
-$516,573.40 |
Guoga, Antanas (Tony) |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
-614,500 |
$1.38 |
-$845,060.40 |
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited —–Sell Quantity: -25,000 Average cost: $117.66 Total: -$2,941,550.00 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Boyd, Sean |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-05-24 |
-15,000 |
$118.67 |
-$1,780,050.00 |
Boyd, Sean |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-06-24 |
-10,000 |
$116.15 |
-$1,161,500.00 |
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Gildan Activewear Inc —–Sell Quantity: -12,990 Average cost: $70.26 Total: -$912,724.46 |
Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
Chandlee, Michener |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-04-24 |
2,010 |
$68.47 |
$137,630.35 |
De Haan, Jason |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
11-05-24 |
-15,000 |
$70.02 |
-$1,050,354.81 |
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The opportunity to listen in on what the Mayor will be saying to people who call in to her Virtual Town Hall is open to anyone.
This was it for a lot of the rural households up until about the 1980’s. Each household on what was then called a party line had a distinct ring telling them the call was for the. It also meant the neighbours knew and they could listen in.
Just dial 1-800-320-7723 and you will be on what we used to call the party line – those who were raised in the rural part of the city will know what a party line is – it isn’t just about politics.
Ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed Ward works the phone the way few Councillors do; manages to overspend on her postage budget, filled her voice mail box the first week she was at city hall and has now been found to have over spent on the amount of time she speaks. There is just no end to this woman.
The Virtual phone-in runs from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
City communications people told us:
Information about the Telephone Town Hall can be found here: https://www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/2025budget/news_feed/2025-budget-telephone-town-hall
We couldn’t find the information on the Get involved web site.
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Each year Community Development Halton reaches out to the community to help assess their impact and to hear your suggestions. We use this information to guide our planning for capacity-building workshops and research, as well as to report to our funders.
This year we are also embarking on a strategic planning process and have a few additional questions that will help us guide our work over the next three years.
Your opinion is important to us, and we value your time. As a small way of thanking you there is an opportunity to win a gift card for completing the survey.
The survey will close on November 19th.
The link to the survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDHImpact2024
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Step back in time and celebrate the holidays during “A Night At Ireland House.”
All the food was made on the premises using recipes from the period of time the Ireland Farm house was built.
Guests will spend the evening sampling traditional Victorian foods served from the hearth and woodstove while touring the historic house. There will also be the opportunity to sip local wine and craft beer along the way while listening to carolers and roasting chestnuts on an open fire.
There are two time slots available to book, 6pm & 7:30pm. Tickets are $57/person ($54/members) and must be purchased in advance. Please dress for the weather as a portion of your experience will take place outdoors. Ticket includes wine and beer sampling, food sampling, and historic home tour. This is a 19+ event.
Get tickets HERE
Space is limited – so get your order in before they fill up – which they usually do.
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Reprinted from the New York Times
Americans have no one to blame but themselves. Felon and President-elect Donald Trump did not conceal who he was. He did not hide his racism, misogyny, willful ignorance, cruelty or contempt for democracy. At some point, we must acknowledge that our fellow Americans voted for him because of those qualities, not despite them. How did it come to this?
We cannot attribute the defeat for democracy to tough economic times. President Joe Biden leaves a booming economy with wages outpacing inflation, manufacturing undergoing a renaissance and low unemployment.
Kamala Harris glancing at Trump during the debate when he made mention of dogs being eaten.
We cannot attribute the loss to a defective Democratic campaign, intraparty infighting, lack of enthusiasm or a poor candidate. Vice President Kamala Harris did everything asked of her and more. She put in the long hours, produced an uplifting convention, delivered a smashing debate performance and drew in Republicans.
Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, refused to allow the editorial team to publish an endorsement for Kamala Harris
The media, it must be said, did not fulfill its role in educating the public and advancing truth as their primary objective. Refusal to explore Trump’s manifest defects and place him and his movement in the context of fascist strongmen and their cults had the effect of normalizing and legitimizing a candidate utterly unfit for office. But the facts nevertheless were there for anyone who cared to look. At some point, voters are responsible for their own decisions.
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s failure to swiftly and aggressively prosecute Trump will go down as one of the most devastating legal blunders in history. Had Trump been promptly indicted, appeals could have been resolved and a verdict obtained months if not years ago. Garland was the wrong man for the job at a critical time. Rather than face accountability for his crime against democracy, Trump saw himself rewarded. And still, his role in the attempted coup was no secret. Americans simply refused to consider it disqualifying. They think that little of our democracy.
We return to the sad reality that for too many Americans, a strongman holds appeal. A multiracial democracy is threatening. Conspiracies seem more real than reality. Moreover, we need to acknowledge that a female president is a bridge too far for millions of voters. Trump’s whether-they-like-it-or-not attitude toward women resonates with many voters who resent their advancement and autonomy.
In sum, when a country deliberately rejects decency, truth, democratic values and good governance, the problem is not a candidate, a party, the media or a feckless attorney general. Democracy is not self-sustaining. It requires a virtuous people devoted to democratic ideals. Whether we can recover the habits of mind — what we used to call civic virtue — will be the challenge of the next four years and beyond.
In the meantime, Ukraine’s existence is imperiled and democratic movements and governments around the globe have suffered a blow. The last, great hope of mankind is AWOL.
Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She is the author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy from Donald Trump” and is host of the podcast Jen Rubin’s “Green Room @JRubinBlogger
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
At the Nov. 5, 2024 Board meeting, Trustees of the Halton District School Board approved the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) to set direction and prioritize the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members over the next four years. Serving as a roadmap, this plan will inform the Board’s decisions and allocation of resources to create an environment where students and staff thrive.
Student presentation
Thorough public consultation that began in spring and continued into fall played a critical role in developing the 2024-2028 MYSP, as the input received provided further insight into the interests of the broader HDSB community. Trustees and staff collaborated closely throughout the development process to ensure the plan reflects the shared priorities voiced by the HDSB community.
The 2024-2028 MYSP builds on the achievements of the 2020-2024 plan and adds a sixth commitment to emphasize the growing importance of kindness, connection and community within our schools and organization. This new commitment reflects the Board’s dedication to creating inclusive and welcoming learning environments where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging. The six commitments outlined in the plan are:
Just what will this mean to the education of your children?
We will review the plan and get back to you on that.
Amy Collard, Chair HDSB
Amy Collard said “”The 2024-2028 MYSP brings together the voices of students, staff, families and community members in a cohesive plan that will guide our work throughout the next four years,” says Amy Collard, Chair of the Halton District School Board. “The plan reflects our collective commitment to supporting students’ academic success, well-being and growth. A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who contributed to this process; your input has been integral in shaping a plan that will have a lasting, positive impact on the HDSB community.
“This plan is designed to support and meet the needs of more than 67,000 students and 11,000 staff. I am truly excited to see how it comes to life in classrooms, driven by the efforts of students and educators, and in the community, with the support of families and the broader HDSB community,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “This plan highlights the importance of creating kind, welcoming spaces where students can thrive and achieve academic excellence.”
By Staff
November 7th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
UPDATED
The City is seeking your feedback on short-term rental properties in Burlington.
Short-term rentals are when people rent out their residence, or part of their residence, for less than 30 consecutive days for a fee. Platforms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, offer a service where individuals can advertise and book their short-term rentals.
Your input will help inform City Council and City staff in the development and implementation of a city-wide Short-Term Rental Compliance and Licensing Program. A report, including the findings from the City’s engagement, will be shared with Burlington City Council in early 2025.
Take the survey at bit.ly/STRentalSurvey or join us for a virtual engagement session later this month. For dates and details, visit www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/strentals.
Gazette readers have views on this situation. One had this to say:
“With all the new condos being built that are so small my concern is that these will become AirBnB and that is not good for the residents who live full time in the building.
“Friends who are living beside homes that have become short term rentals are beside themselves. Parking on the grass, litter everywhere and noise from parties.
“In our condo we have passed a rule that there is a minimum of a one year lease, with no subletting.”
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