 By Staff
April 4th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
In Burlington volunteers have always risen to the occasion in the face of changes, challenges and unpredictability – however COVID 19 delivered a powerful sucker punch that has left many of us wobbling emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually, and anxious about what the future may hold.
How do we dust ourselves off, embrace new beginnings, navigate continuous challenges, and courageously step into our new normal?
 Join Rosita Hall as she offers six bold strategies to help us reboot, recharge and make smart choices in order to be our best, and do our best in giving back to others and ourselves
Reboot and Recharge. Changes, Challenges, and Choices!
Tuesday April 12, 2022
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Delivered via ZOOM
Fee: CDH Members: $15; Non-Members: $25
Rosita Hall is a Speaker, Coach & Canadian best-selling author. She inspires others to walk unapologetically in their authentic truth each day, to care deeply for their hearts and souls and to seize the opportunities with their name on it.
Rosita holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor. She spent over 26 years in various leadership positions and for the past 20 years, she has been operating her own speaking, coaching, and consulting business – Motivated Minds. She has spoken to thousands of individuals/companies in the area of leadership, self-care, motivation, entrepreneurship, change and teamwork.
Rosita is the recipient of several prestigious awards for her leadership capabilities and her work in empowering women. She believes in the power of giving back and can be found actively volunteering in her community when she is not on the road. She is a founding member of the Women with Passion and Purpose Not for Profit Corporation that raises money for local charities.
REGISTER at cdhalton.ca/events or click here. Limited spots. Registration closing on Friday April 8, 2022 @8pm
Zoom virtual event link will be sent to the email address provided in the registration, one day before the workshop. If you have any questions call 1 (855) 395-8807 ext. 2 or email hejohnson@cdhalton.ca
 By Staff
April 4th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The City is launching Alert Burlington, which is a community emergency notification system.
Anyone who lives or works in Burlington is encouraged to subscribe to the system.
 August 2014 – one side of the city was badly flooded – the other side was hardly aware. In the event of a community emergency, notifications will be sent to anyone who has subscribed and is within the affected area. The alert may be received as a text, email, or phone message, in one of several different languages depending on your communication preferences.
Signing up for Alert Burlington is easy. Go to Alert Burlington and register your contact information and place of residence.
When emergencies happen, Alert Burlington will help you be among the first to know. The City of Burlington will use Alert Burlington to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for Alert Burlington, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.
Once you register, be sure to update your information at least once a year, including any change in cell phone carrier.
The Gazette had some questions on just how this service would work – we put them to the city’s communications department.
Just how will it work?
When we are aware of a community emergency, a message will be sent out to the affected residents advising them of next steps to take to stay safe.
When will it be operational.
The system is operational now.
Is the information people provide secure – in that the city will not make it available to any other level of government or other community agencies.
It is secured on Canadian servers and not shared with anyone.
Who decides that an event is worth putting out on the Alert system
Fire Chief, Community Emergency Management Coordinator
Is there a person who is a :duty officer who creates and sends out an alert.
Communications will send the alert after receiving direction from the Community Emergency Management Coordinator or Fire Chief
What is the service going to cost
The service is free to subscribers. Standard text and messaging rates may apply.
And who provides the network the alerts go out over.
Rave Mobile Safety: Rave Mobile Safety | Leading Provider of Critical Safety Technology
Are these alerts delivered electronically via email or are they sent to telephone numbers – including land lines.
Residents can choose text, phone call (landline or mobile) and/or email.
Quick Facts
Burlington’s top 10 community hazards:
 Via Rail cars were derailed in 2012 Several cars were smashed together with passengers inside. There were no passenger fatalities. 1. Cyber Attacks
2. High Wind Events
3. Winter Weather Events
4. Infectious Diseases
5. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Events
6. Urban Flooding Events
7. Fires or Explosions
8. Electric Energy Hazards
9. Erosion
10. Transportation Emergencies (road and rail)
Amber Rushton, Community Emergency Management Coordinator explains the service this way: “Alert Burlington is another way our team can help keep you and your loved ones safe during emergencies and disasters. The safety of our community is very important to us, and this is an additional tool that we encourage residents to register for. By signing up for Alert Burlington, you will receive live safety messages and critical incident updates to better guide you, your family, and your neighbours during an emergency/disaster. Head to Burlington.ca/alertburlington for more information on how to prepare for community emergencies.”
Links and Resources
Direct link for registration: getrave.ca/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=burlington
Alert Burlington: burlington.ca/alertburlington
 By Staff
April 4th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Plains Road at Waterdown Road The public art program is once again opening submissions for its annual Local Artist Program. The program commissions local artists to create a variety of small to medium scale artworks throughout the community. The City is inviting local artists to submit their design ideas that will be installed on traffic control signal boxes throughout the city later this year. Six artists will be commissioned to create a unique design that will be used to produce the utility box vinyl wraps.
This is a design only commission as the City of Burlington will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of the vinyl wraps. Burlington artists may create a new artwork concept for this project or reformat an existing artwork. Successful artists will be required to submit a high-resolution digital file of their artwork concept (assistance is available upon request).
Applicants must be a resident of Burlington, Ont.
For deadlines and more information on how to get application help and/or apply, please visit www.burlington.ca/publicart.
Timeline:
| Deadline |
Activity |
| April 4 to 29 |
Application assistance available upon request |
| May 13 |
Application deadline |
| By June 3 |
Successful artists selected; enter into a contract with the City of Burlington. |
| June through July |
Project development: Artists work with Public Art staff to refine designs, finalize artwork concept and create digital artwork file. |
| August |
Installation and online project launch (date TBD) |
 Regal Road Bridge
Artwork Locations
| Location |
Nearby Landmarks |
| New Street & Shoreacres Road |
Nelson Recreation Centre |
| New Street & Appleby Line |
Appleby Square |
| Lakeshore Road |
Joseph Brant Hospital (parking garage entrance) |
| Prospect Street & Pearson Street |
Tom Thomson Public School |
| Upper Middle Road & Cavendish Drive |
Near Kingsbridge Court |
| Walkers Line & Thomas Alton Boulevard |
Alton Village |
 By Pepper Parr
April 4th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Prices for detached single family houses have soared during the past year. Homes have sold for 49% above the asking.
The folks in the condo market are now experiencing the same problem – with the difference being that people who paid deposits are now finding the price of the condo they have yet to take possession of has gone up
Construction delays and price increases, according to the developers, are the problem in the condo world theses days.
 The Gallery, a 26 storey tower currently under construction across the street from city hall is behind schedule. Folks who have purchased in the Carnicelli Gallery going up opposite city hall have been told that it will be something in the order of eight to ten months more before they can call the moving van. They had expected to move in sometime in November
A couple of blocks to the west people who have purchased in the Nautique have been told that the original deal isn’t on anymore,.
The ADI Group development determined that construction costs make it impossible for them to build at the original selling price.
 The Nautique has been plagued with problems from the day they filed their application to build. Readers of the Gazette have followed this amazing story. People who had sales agreements will have their money returned and be paid interest on the deposit or they can pony up an additional 50 to 60% and wait until the building is ready for occupancy.
One Gazette reader said there was a weasel clause in the sales contract that let ADI take the action they took.
ADI has access to exceptional legal talent – buyers are going to have to retain smart talent of their own. The lawyer on the client side should have seen the clause in the agreement and advised their client as to what was possible.
Glenn Gillespie, an about to retire fire fighter expected be in the unit be bought in 2015.
The unit he purchased for $508 thousand dollars seven years ago is going to require an additional $300,000 if he want to take ownership when the construction is complete.
Gillespie said he had a choice: either pay the extra money for a condo that doesn’t exist yet or get his $126,000 deposit back with 6 percent interest and give up his unit.
Gillespie told CHCH news that “he thinks the developers want the owners to take their money and leave so that they can charge a higher price for the condos. He contacted a lawyer who says 14 other owners from the same building are also reviewing their legal options.”
 By Pepper Parr
April, 4th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
A first look at the rendering below leads to the questions: Isn’t that the Burlington GO parking lot?
It is and at one point Metrolinx had evaluations one on all their properties to determine what their development options were.
We don’t believe this is part of the current Metrolinx thinking. It will be interesting to learn when they were doing the thinking and what happened once the values had been determined.
There are a lot of high rise structures on the property.
Was this before intensification was dropped on Burlington?
 No date on when rendering was done. We will chase that down.
 By Staff
April 3rd, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Nelson Youth Centres (NYC) and ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids are now one agency – the merger was effective April 1st.
The merger will improve mental health service efficiencies for children, youth, and families in Halton Region.
ROCK will maintain the Nelson Youth Centres’ name for continued programming and ensure the legacy lives on. We honor all those that have been a part of this journey with Nelson Youth Centres over the past 44 years.
All services for both ROCK and NYC will continue to be accessed through our Halton Child and Youth Mental Health Access and System Navigation.
A lot more to this story – we will follow up.
 By Staff
April 2nd, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) will be holding a virtual panel about mental health and addictions to shine a light on this important topic, help people discover the available services in the community and provide a forum for questions and answers at a time when many are looking for more support.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 7 to 8 p.m.
Via Zoom – Link to Zoom webinar:
https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/programs-and-services/mental-health.asp
Taking part in the event are:
 Moderator: Natalia Kusendova, MPP for Mississauga Central and Registered Nurse
Steve Selchen, Chief of Psychiatry, Medical Director, MHA (JBH)
Monidipa Ravi, Child and Adolescent Lead Psychiatrist (JBH)
Michelle Barr, Director of Services, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)
The need for mental health and addictions services has grown throughout the pandemic. One-third of Canadians aged 15 or older who reported having a need for mental health and addictions care said those needs were not fully met. By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. JBH provides mental health and addictions programs and services for adults, children and adolescents.
By Staff
April 1st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Trouble in paradise.
Those $10,00 Rainbow crosswalks are not faring very well.
Take a look.
 Drury Lane  Plains Road Wonder if there is a warranty on the work. Wonder too if we can get our money back.
 By Staff
April 1st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Investigators from the Halton Regional Police Service – 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau and Toronto Police Major Crime were involved in a month long multi-jurisdictional investigation dubbed “Project Raptor” resulting in the recovery of 20 stolen vehicles worth over $1.5 million. Four suspects were arrested as a result of their involvement in this organized auto theft ring.
 Tools of the trade for high end car thieves. It is alleged the suspects would gain entry to the vehicle through force allowing them access to the vehicle’s ‘On Board Diagnostic Port’ (OBD). From there, the suspects utilized key programming devices to program a new key fob. The thefts occurred across Halton, Peel and Toronto.
The vehicles targeted were newer model Jeeps and Ford F-150s. It is believed that these vehicles were slated to be loaded into shipping containers to export them overseas to Middle Eastern countries.
On March 29, 2022 investigators arrested four persons involved in this auto theft ring and subsequently executed two residential search warrants. Investigators seized several key fobs and electronic devices used to access the on-board diagnostics (see attached photo).
The following persons were arrested and charged:
Bawa Singh, (22) of Brampton has been charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle (10 counts)
- Mischief Under $5000 (4 counts)
- Breach of Recognizance (9 counts)
- Possession of Auto Master Key
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Nitin Gagneja, (21) of Brampton has been charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle (10 counts)
- Possession of Break and Enter Tools (2 counts)
- Mischief Under $5000 (4 counts)
- Possession of Auto Master Key (3 counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Abu-Bakar Sheikh, (22) of Brampton has been charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle (9 counts)
- Mischief Under $5000 (4 counts)
- Breach of Recognizance (9 counts)
- Possession of Auto Master Key
Attiq Ur Rehman, (22) of Mississauga has been charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle (4 counts)
- Mischief Under $5000 (2 counts)
- Breach of Recognizance (4 counts)
- Possession of Auto Master Key
All accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Phil Vandenbeukel of the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 3407.
 Tips can also be submitted anonymously 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.
Police would like to remind residents of the following tips to help protect against these types of thefts:
- Park your vehicle in a locked/secure garage, if possible.
- Lock the onboard diagnostic port using a simple device (that can be purchased online) that blocks access to where thieves reprogram the vehicle’s key fob
- Use a steering wheel locking device to deter theft
- Invest in an aftermarket global positioning system (GPS) tracker as it may assist in recovery of the vehicle if it is stolen
- When not in use, place vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag/pouch to block cell signals
- Consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system and ensure your cameras are properly placed and functioning for 24-hour use
By Staff
April 1st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
It’s their story and they are sticking to it.
The government is not going to impose any restriction as COVID cases surge
 “It takes a worried worried man …” The province is sticking to its reopening agenda despite hospitalizations increasing by 27 per cent in the last week and wastewater analysis pegging new daily cases at around 30,000.
What else is there to say?
The province is going to wait this one out – and hope that nothing breaks wide open in the next two months.
If the numbers do soar – this provincial government is toast.
 By Pepper Parr
April 1st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
It’s official, sort of – she is running in May to keep her seat as the ward 2 council member.
 Kearns works her ward – she know most of the hospitality sector and is out meeting with them and hoisting a few as well Lisa Kearns said: “It all depends on how many people tell me they want me to represent them.
Which is what she claims happened when she threw her hat into the ring in 2018.
Lisa Kearns did indeed seem to come out of nowhere.
She was part, a small part of the group that created ECOB and showed her smarts when she walked into the Rotary room at the Art Gallery and totally upset the Reverse Town Hal meeting then Mayor Rick Goldring was holding.
She went on to declare as a candidate and used the base she had created with her ECOB (Engaged Citizens of Burlington) work.
 Promote, promote, promote. Every opportunity for a photo op is taken. Does it make a difference – she thinks so. Kearns has an incredible brain; she grasps the complex quickly and can handle details like no other member of this city council.
She has a strong understanding of the big picture and frequently surprises the two senior members of Council – Mayor Meed and and Councillor Paul Sharman – who have two terms of experience
Her depth and experience in the private sector served her very well when budgets were debated.
Sounds great – but then there is that skittishness. The Provincial Liberal Association asked Kearns if she would seek the nomination of the party for the June election.
She said yes. Then Marian Manaa, a young Muslim women filed nomination papers and within days the Halton District School Board chair Andrea Grebenc filed her nomination papers.
That looked as if there was going to be a very healthy race for the party nomination. But before things could get rolling Kearns had a telephone call with Grebenc and decided that she, Grebenc, was the better choice and Kearns withdrew.
 Will there be as many candidates running for the seat in October – probably not. One for certain. All within ten days Startling to say the least and the expected stability was in question.
Kearns is the first council member to hold ward meetings that were both virtual and live. She holds walking tours of her ward and was the first council member to create a registry that sets out who she meets with.
Aggressive, progressive – but there is that skittishness.
 By Pepper Parr
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
There is a consulting group that operates under the name of The Planning Partnership.
Thy were hired by the city to take part in the study of the Waterfront Hotel site that everyone knew was going to be developed at some point.
The city began this work in 2015 when staffer Jodi Wellings was tasked with putting together some of the early thinking.
At that time the plan was to have whatever was built om the site face west and give a view of the Naval Promenade.
Among the decisions that came out of the early part of the study was the agreement that there would be a detailed study that the develop would par for but that the city would control.
The Waterfront Study got put on hold in 2018 because the Interim Control Bylaw that had been imposed and the issues related to the re-writing of the new Official Plan – call it the Meed Ward version for clarity – were taking up most of the capacity at city hall. The deep thinking planners appear to have concluded that they had all kinds of time and that the developer would wait until the study was completed..
That decision has resulted in the developer deciding to proceed on his own with a development application that stunned a lot of people when it was first released.
The city should have seen that coming. Darko Vranich is a very strategic thinker – he saw an opportunity and went for it.
The Planning Partnership released their final report (240 pages plus) and offered their Preferred Concept that will get xxx
While holding the many public engagement events all kinds of ideas came to the surface and were set out in different reports.
Set out below are some of the drawings that reflected what kind of thinking was being done.
Then there was a couple of truly brutal designs.
Another that looked something like the stretch of building built on the south side of the Gardner Expressway in Toronto almost obliterating any view of the lake
Are their options for the city to get out of a situation they created by not staying on top of a critical file ? There was a point where the city did not have a planner assigned to the file.
We have an interesting month ahead of us.
Related news stories:
The man behind the development plans
Plan B has made a difference – have they gone far enough>
By Pepper Parr
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The next Repair Cafe will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 10am to 2pm at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive.
The Repair Cafe has been helping people salvage appliances that stopped working. Rather than throw them out and go looking for another ne – they take them to the Repair Cafe where they are fixed, if it is possible to fix them.
They have been doing this in an on and off sort of way for four years
 What it fixed – t=did the owner leave a happy camper. We weren’t told Photo credit: Shelly Cameron Their first Repair Cafe was held at the Rolling Horse Community Cycle shop on Plains Road E. in the Spring of 2019. We have held seven Repair Cafes since. Later in the year they will be at Burlington Centre
Their plans are to be at Outdoor Markets hosted by the Aldershot BIA in June, July, August. Beyond that, we hope to hold one Repair Cafe per month at various locations around the city, to be more accessible to all corners of the community.
Having a stable source of funding from the City’s Community Development Fund, allowed us to become more organized, and to be able to plan a year ahead. Funding goes towards rent, liability insurance, purchase of parts and tools, and other expenses. The funding ends in December, 2022. Beyond that we will have to rely on individual donations and, perhaps, sponsorship from the community.
They are a 100% volunteer-run. They do not charge for repairs – this being a community service. If they don’t have a specific or unique part on hand, we offer the resident the option of ordering the part themselves and bringing their item to the next Repair Cafe, or, we order the part with the understanding that this cost will be reimbursed by the resident. We fix items on the spot and do not take items home to be repaired. These operational methods are defined by the international network of Repair Cafes, and we are happy to comply.
By Staff
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 The Halton District School Board is hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Spring. Covering specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians, each session will be led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.
Sessions include:
Building Executive Function Skills in Teenagers – Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Supporting a Child who is Grieving – Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Black Mixed-race Children & Identity – Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Mental Health, Well-Being & Autism Spectrum Disorder – Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Neurodiversity – Monday, May 9 at 7 – 7:45 p.m.
Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Students – Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Anxiety & Depression in Youth – Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration is required for these sessions as limited spots are available.
Parents/guardians can register by completing the Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions Registration Form.
Sessions will be held on Google Meet, where closed captioning is available in various languages. Registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Sessions will not be recorded.
Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session.
The Board’s Mental Health & Well-Being webpage has information for parents/guardians and students on mental health, ways to support positive mental health and well-being, and how to get additional support at school and in the broader community.
By Pepper Parr
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
All kinds of activity on the waterfront.
The Waterfront Hotel Planning Study released their Preferred Concept for the site.
The city Planning department has announced that they are not approving the application that was submitted to the city.
Their report will be covered in a separate article.
Right now we want to show you want that Waterfront Study concept looks like.
 In this concept the city did manage to get a 20 metre strip of land to add to Spencer Smith Park.
 The structures as rendered are pretty brutal looking.
 By Staff
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in relation to two attempted robberies that occurred in Burlington.
 On March 30, 2022, at approximately 9:30 am, a female suspect attended the drive-thru of the Wendy’s located at 2387 Fairview Street in Burlington. The suspect demanded cash from an employee and indicated she had a gun. No gun was observed. The suspect drove away from the scene without receiving any funds.
At approximately 10:00 am the same day, the suspect attended Spry Convenience located at 2164 Mountain Grove Avenue in Burlington. She approached an employee inside the store and demanded cash. The suspect again indicated she had a gun, although no gun was observed. The suspect left the store a short time later without receiving any funds.
In both incidents, the suspect was observed to be driving a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck which had been reported stolen from Hamilton earlier in the day.
No physical injuries were sustained as a result of either attempted robbery.
As a result of the investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect. She was arrested in Toronto shortly after 1:00 pm. The stolen vehicle was also recovered in Toronto.
Sophia Voortman (19) of Hamilton has been charged with:
- Robbery (2 counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Theft Under $5000
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 counts)
Voortman has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously 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.
By Pepper Parr
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
After 11 years of exemplary leadership, Colleen Mulholland, President & CEO of Burlington Foundation, has advised the Board that she will retire at the end of December 2022.
 Colleen Mulholland: worked tirelessly during the 2014 flood relief effort. In making the announcement the Foundation Board said: “when Colleen stepped into the role of President & CEO in 2011, she greatly improved the Foundations ability to achieve their mission through the evolution of the leadership and presence within our civic, business, charitable, and philanthropic communities.
“Under Colleen’s vision and direction, Foundation assets have grown substantially from $5 million in 2011 to over $24 million in assets today.
“In 2014, Colleen was instrumental in leading and managing the Burlington Flood Disaster Relief Program on behalf of the City of Burlington. Alongside Ron Foxcroft, Chair of the Relief Committee, the Foundation raised a combined total of $2.7 million in a 100-day campaign to support flood victims most in need through the generosity of the community, local businesses, and the provincial government.
“Since the onslaught of the pandemic in 2019, Colleen led Foundation efforts to rapidly launch fundraising initiatives and manage several phases and programs of Covid-19 relief funding totaling over $1.3 million to help support our most vulnerable community members.
 At a fund raising gala with Angelo Paletta. “Under Colleen’s leadership, in 2014 Burlington Foundation was the first Not-For- Profit organization to be honoured with a Business Excellence Award by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
“During her tenure Colleen has received several awards recognizing her tireless commitment to supporting community. In 2015, Colleen received an Outstanding Community Service Award from the City of Burlington and the Province of Ontario for her leadership in successfully managing the Flood Disaster Relief Program. And in 2017, Colleen received an Ontario 150 Award in honour of the substantial contributions she has made in our community and in the province.”
“Most recently, Colleen was awarded the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award for Hamilton/Halton for her over 30 years commitment to supporting community and for improving the quality of life for so many.
“Over the past decade, Burlington Foundation has become a strategic community foundation able to work effectively in a complex and ever-changing landscape, as well as a learning organization that embraces reflection and refinement. We are deliberate and focused on how best to improve the lives of those most vulnerable in our community. We are nimble when it comes to opportunities. We are constantly improving. The Board of Directors collectively embraces these attributes. And that will not change with the coming leadership transition.
“We are very fortunate to have worked alongside a leader with Colleen’s passion, creativity, and drive to establish good productive partnerships. And in that regard, I am pleased to share that Colleen will assist the Board with the recruitment of a new generational leader to join Burlington Foundation prior to her departure.”
By Staff
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Life and new energy are beginning to take shape at the Performing |arts Centre. A new season will be announced at the end of May.
Between now and then the Centre is accepting nominations for its 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee.
Nominations must be submitted to the committee by noon on April 20, 2022. The committee is comprised of a cross-section of the Burlington arts community. BPAC staff and Board members and their family members, are not eligible. The nomination form can be filled out on BPAC’s website at: www.burlingtonpac.ca/hall-of-fame.
“We are adding our 10th inductee after our 10th amazing season on stage at BPAC and it is always exciting to add another photo to the wall, write another chapter in BPAC’s history and honour another life supporting the arts in our community,” said BPAC Executive Director Tammy Fox. “So many people have had a hand in shaping our rich and vibrant cultural scene and I would urge everyone to take this opportunity to recognize someone for what they have done for performing arts in Burlington.”
 Rainer Noack  Bob Missen Recognized in the past are: Gordie Tapp (2013), Rainer Noack (2014), Lawrence Bonanno & Stewart Laughton (2015), Bob Missen (2016), Burlington Teen Tour Band (2017), Helen Zdriluk (2018), Burlington Footnotes (2019), Hayley Verrall (2020) and Gary W. DeGroote (2021).
By Staff
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
It does look as if there is going to be a summer –
 Museums of Burlington has set out their summer day camp program at Ireland House Museum and Joseph Brant Museum.
Camps are designed for children between the ages of 5-12 years old and run daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The cost is $250/week, or $55/day (Family Museum Members receive 10% off).
Week 1 | Medieval Times | July 4 to 8 at Ireland House Museum
Hear ye, hear ye… Calling all knights and princesses! While the Middle Ages may have been a dark period in history, we will be exploring the brighter side of things with fun crafts, foods and games. Our Medieval Times camp will include activities relating to castles, mythical creatures, fairs, and everything in between. Join us at Ireland House Museum from July 4 – 8 to begin the quest!
Week 2 | Extreme Planet | July 11 to 15 at Joseph Brant Museum
As hot as a volcano, and as cold as an iceberg! This week will explore all the extreme elements of Planet Earth. Join us as Joseph Brant Museum from July 11th- 15th as we explore Earth’s extreme temperatures, weather, sports, and animals. Campers will also get the chance to check out the newest travelling exhibit Beyond Human Limits LITE from Science North.
Week 3 | Holiday Extravaganza | July 18 to 22 at Joseph Brant Museum
Christmas in July?! Yes, you heard that right! This week will focus on 10 awesome holidays, each day filled with themed crafts and hands-on activities to help us celebrate. We will explore all the fun traditions that you know and love as part of your favourite holidays. Join us at Joseph Brant Museum from July 18 – 22 to participate in the festivities!
Week 4 | Ancient Civilizations | July 25 to 29 at Ireland House Museum
Take a step back in time as we explore ancient civilizations! Join us at Ireland House Museum from July 25 – 29 as we travel across the world from Ancient Egypt to the Inca civilization in South American. Learn to make and play some of the world’s oldest games, build ancient structures, and see what inventions have stood the test of time!
Week 5 | Movie Mayhem | August 8 to 12 at Joseph Brant Museum
Take 1, action! Join us at Joseph Brant Museum from August 8 – 12 to learn about how movies have become a treasured part of pop culture, and how they have advanced over the past 100 years. Explore how animators create movie magic in Disney, Pixar, and Marvel films through our daily crafts and activities. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!
Week 6 | Children’s Classics | August 15 to 19 at Ireland House Museum
Dive into the world of classic children’s stories! Each day we will explore the works of famous children’s author. Make your own candy creation from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and create rainbow Oobleck inspired by Dr. Seuss. Join us at Ireland House Museum from August 15-19, and don’t forget to bring your sense of adventure and imagination.
Week 7 | Culinary Kids | August 22 to 26 at Ireland House Museum
Do you love cooking and baking? Time to dig out your chef hat! This week will tickle your taste buds as we prepare a variety of treats from Canada and beyond. Sweet, salty, savoury
and sour, we have it all! Join us at Ireland House Museum from August 22 – 26 to show us your culinary creativity!
What To Bring
- Mask (optional)
- Lunch and 2 snacks (peanut-free)
- Sunscreen and sun hat
- Closed-toed shoes
- Water bottle
Please email museumeducation@burlington.ca for more information or if you have any questions.
You can register HERE
By Staff
March 31st, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Of course we know – but we don’t seem capable of doing all that much about what is going to happen next.
Epidemiologist Peter Jüni said the highly transmissible BA.2 variant of Omicron isn’t the main culprit — its peoples’ actions, bolstered by the relaxing of health restrictions. He calls it the “‘throw-caution-to-the-wind’ wave.”
Hospitalizations are rising, too — up to nearly 800 this week from around 600 just 10 days ago.
Meanwhile we have a Premier taking a major risk to public health while he scrambles to win re-election. Why the public health people have not returned to wider testing is hard to understand,
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