 By Staff
August 6th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Mayor Med Ward gave a Huge shout out to Darryl & Hannah Fowler, residents and local business owners (FlasheGas) who wanted to give back to the community and organized a food drive today for the Burlington Food Bank today and fun fair for the neighbourhood.
Fun for the whole family including an Ice Cream Truck (GTA Softee), Bouncy Castle (Bounce House and Things), Magic Of Tyler Fergus, Face Painting (Veronica Stark) and Clown Balloon Artist (Halaloo).
More than 1000 pounds of food donated!
Thank you especially the Fowlers and to everyone who made this possible; Over $3000 of gift cards for services and over $2000 of products donated.
There were sponsors – a very very impressive list. Someone made a lot of phone calls
 More than 1000 pounds of food in those bins Sponsors include:
Laird Flewelling, The Black Bull Neighbourhood Pub, http://blackbull.ca
Parminan Rajanayagam Piper Arms Pub Burlington, http://piperarmspub.com
Erica Mandel – Lindt ChocolateLindt Chocolate Shop
Michael Marcolin QB Sports Bar Grill http://Gamesqbsports.ca
50 Pesos Kitchen and Food Truck50 http://Pesos.ca
Michael Brown @ Allstate Insurance
Michael Desjardins and Stephanie VanderVeen-Desjardins @ Pets N Groom, http://petsngroom.com
Gus Loukas @ G&D Construction
Kristijan Bebek @ Hairboss Barber Shop http://Inc.hairboss.ca
Dalton Savoie Savvy Plumbing and Drain Service, http://savvyplumbing.ca
Nick Pickett @ Pickett Electrical Inc.
Julie Neal and Dave @ AB Sports http://Barabsportsbar.com
Alan Sharkey@ Made for you By Jo
Greg Berg @ Halton Honda
Jason Payne@Heat From The Hammer Sauces and Snacks Supreme
Dave Diamond@ The Kings!
Brian Noble Plumbing and HVAC Supplies
Bob Vandenberg 905 Vacuum Repair
Joel Mclean at Astra PrintAstra Print, Burlington
Shafiq Mohamed, Fully Promoted Brand and Marketing Services
Gary Couch Oakville Appliance Centre
Chris and Denise JakobsonRedmond Distributing – Canadian HVAC Supplier
Holly Webster Still Dynamics – Classical Osteopathy
Gil Garbus Far Away Greens Indoor Golf
Karen Grassick Allegra Marketing Print Mail Services
Warren Berry Lionheart Tattoo Parlour
Brian,Good Cars Only
Ward Misner, M&M Food Market – Waterdown
Shishir Jain, EXP Realty
Mike Ryan @ Mister Detail Car Detailing
Brad Gibson @ Canadian Tire Burlington on Fairview
Coach Glen Speight, Oakville Rangers
Grace and Izzy Carden @ Carden Candle
Matthew, Vita Plumbing
Marilu’s Market
City Pizza – New Street, Burlington
Phil Sharratt, Burloak Oven Cleaning on Facebook
Peter Dosouto @ White Widow Woodworks
Mrs. B’s Gifthouse
Kelsey @ Sugar Spun Cakes on Facebook
Brad Anderson @ OpenhouseDigitalMarketing
Jamie Kozub @ Oakville Sight & Sound
Melissa @ Misscreations
Sam @ 905 Tire
Gord Robbins
Kevin Tower @ 905 ScrapKevin
 By Pepper Parr
August 6th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
 A little like a Christmas Tree with lights that will come on at night. There are those that believe trees talk to one another; that the root system beneath the surface of the soil is used for one tree to communicated with another -with all the trees that are part of that network of roots.
Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What they feel, How they communicate, a book that was on the New York Times Best Seller list for quite some time convincing many that the forest is a social network.
The tree on the driveway I walk down each morning to pick up my newspaper is saying something to me -” what are you two up to” is the question that comes to my mind.
 By Staff
August 5th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The Pump, a restaurant that gave it their best for five years closed yesterday.
A combination of factors resulted in the closing.
It is getting harder than ever.
Increased costs and a continually decreasing number of patrons.
 Another great place for lunch has had to close its doors.
 By Pepper Parr
August 5th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
What happened?
We will never know the full story and quite frankly it is none of our business.
When a marriage fails – it is the children who are hurt the most. The trusting place they had a right to believe would be theirs – is suddenly gone. All but impossible to repair.
When the partners in the marriage are public people – they have to live with the highs and the lows. A lot depends on the decisions the Prime Minister makes and his mood, the psychological space he occupies matters to every Canadian.
 The Prime Minister still has to lead – give him the room he needs. So how much are we entitled to know and how much is driven by prurient interest?
The biggest message should be that we are with all five of them; the two parents and the three children. Give them the time and the space they need to work this out. It is going to take many many months.
A trip to Belleville where the crowd got so menacing that the RCMP security detail chose to cancel parts of the tour isn’t helping.
The two will argue, there will be recriminations as well and some will see the situation as one that can be exploited.
It is an all too true human situation that every one of us will be impacted by.
The bandage on the Prime Minister’s forehead tells a lot.
 By Pepper Parr
August 5th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Does the prospect of a week spent lazing somewhere warm, book in hand, fill you with joy?
That’s how I feel—until the holiday begins and I realize I’ve forgotten to answer an email. Then I see two messages sitting, accusingly, in my drafts folder. I start tapping out a quick list of reminders for when I get back. This feels nicely productive, until suddenly the list has 27 items.
 Nice way to spend an afternoon – something on the light side. If you have a demanding job, proper breaks are vital. Psychoanalysts explain why relaxing can be so hard for people who feel “burnt out”—and argue that it’s not just our jobs that overwork our minds.
You could start by writing a great out-of-office reply. But try not to overthink it: perfectionism is out of favour with workers and companies alike.
No wonder so many employees are quiet quitting. Or are you more of a “cyberloafer”? If so you may be more productive than you think.
This summer, lean in by stretching back.
By Staff
August 4th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
If you thought arborists were people who came out to look at your trees and give you some advice and direction and at times told you you were not permitted to do what you wanted to do – pause and see them as sports people who climb trees competitively.
The will be competing at LaSalle park mid September – mark your calendars – this should be something exciting to watch.
The Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA Ontario) hosts its annual tree climbing championship Friday September 15 & Saturday September 16, 2023 at LaSalle Park 50 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington. At this fun, competitive, spectator-friendly event, professional tree climbers from across Ontario will compete for the title of top climber in the province.
 Krista Strating: 2018 International Tree Climbing Champion from the ISA Ontario Chapter. This unique event showcases arborists in action demonstrating the exceptional skills required for professional tree work. Competitors will perform five different preliminary events simulating the skills required to work safely and efficiently in the trees. From a timed speed climb, a targeted throwline toss, a work climb, an ascent event using specialized equipment and an aerial rescue, each challenge gives climbers a chance to demonstrate their incredible skills.
The climbers who score the highest during these preliminary contests will compete in the Masters’ Challenge. In this final round, the winners (top male and female) will be crowned the Ontario Champions. They’ll earn the honour of representing Ontario at the 2023 International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC).
This FREE event is open to the public and starts 1:00 PM on Friday September 15 and runs through Saturday September 16 at 5:00 PM.
 By Staff
August 4th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Marbled crayfish – an aquatic invasive species that is prohibited in the province – has been found in the Burlington area.
This is the first-time marbled crayfish has been found in the wild in Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and its partners are working to protect Ontario’s habitats and biodiversity from this invasive species.
Marbled crayfish is one of over 30 regulated invasive species under the Invasive Species Act. As such, it is illegal to import, possess, release, transport, breed/grow, buy or sell, marbled crayfish in Ontario. You can’t even keep them in an aquarium. They may be listed for sale under other names such as marble crayfish, self-cloning crayfish or marmorkrebs.
 Marbled crayfish reproduce rapidly – each one can produce hundreds of offspring every time they reproduce. Marbled crayfish reproduce rapidly – with each one having the ability to produce hundreds of offspring every time they reproduce. It only takes the introduction of one marbled crayfish to start a new population, as they are capable of cloning themselves.
If established, marbled crayfish will have a negative impact on Ontario’s native crayfish populations through competition for food and habitat. Marbled crayfish can rapidly take over an area and replace native crayfish species which are already being impacted in parts of Ontario by the invasive rusty crayfish. Marbled crayfish may also impact Ontario’s biodiversity by feeding on algae, plants, invertebrates, and amphibians and may cause shoreline destabilization and erosion through burrowing activities.
That’s why Ontario is being vigilant and quick in our response. Public reporting can play a key role in finding and reporting invasive species. If you’ve seen marbled crayfish in the wild:
Contact the toll-free Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711
The links below do not work – we are chasing the Ministry people to get them set up
Or report it online or with your mobile device using EDDMapS
For more information, including what you can do to properly dispose of marbled crayfish, contact MNRF staff at invasive.species@ontario.ca.
 By Pepper Parr
August 4th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Getting the news out on this one has been bumpy.
The Burlington Skyway Bridge – there will not be a closure of Niagara-bound traffic lanes on the QEW Burlington Skyway this weekend.
 All the on ramps to Niagara-bound traffic lanes on the QEW Burlington will be open this long weekend. The QEW Burlington Skyway will remain open during the August long weekend.
The next 12-hour closure is scheduled for August 11.
Advance signing and notification will be provided to motorists so they can plan an alternate route.
Travellers can visit http://511on.ca/ or @511Ontario for updates on work and traffic impacts.
 By Staff
August 4th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
As the day draws to a close Burlington moves into the last long weekend this summer. The days following are Heritage Week, an opportunity to Celebrate Burlington’s History
The September long weekend doesn’t really count – the focus then is getting the kids ready for school.
Heritage Week events that are happening in Burlington Downtown …
Saturday, Aug. 5th from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony (St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario St.)
In-person. No registration required.
Join Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Indigenous Spiritual Healer White Eagle, Town Crier David Vollick, St. Luke’s priest in charge Reverend Michael Coren and other special guests at the circa 1834 St. Luke’s Anglican Church property as they formally launch Heritage Week. The ceremony will include a plaque presentation for the newest addition to the City’s Honour Roll of Trees, a special anniversary recognition event and other activities. Enjoy music by a quartet of the Burlington Symphony Orchestra who is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Saturday, Aug. 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (approximate end time)
Spencer Smith Park and Area Walking Tour
In-person and register at hb@burlington.ca.
 St. Luke’s Anglican Church: One of the more direct links to Joseph Brant and the history of the city. Alan Harrington of the Burlington Heritage Society will provide a memorable walking tour of the historic area surrounding St. Luke’s. The tour will highlight places of interest and the stories of several Burlington residents who left a lasting legacy with the community. Meet at the north side of the St. Luke’s Hall (1382 Ontario St.) by the cemetery gate. The tour will end at the Gazebo in Spencer Smith Park. Comfortable walking shoes, a sunhat and sunscreen or other weather-appropriate wear are recommended for your enjoyment.
Monday, Aug. 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stitching in History Quilt Exhibit (St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall)
In-person. No registration.
Take a walk through the world of quilts with the Halton Quilters Guild. See award-winning quilts through our history. Learn how quilts make a difference in our community (e.g. donations to our community partners, hospitals) and can build a community well beyond its boundaries. Watch demonstrations of quilt-making and have an opportunity to create something to take home. Donations accepted to the Burlington Food Bank and Compassion Society.
Monday, Aug. 7th from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (approximate end time)
Beachway Park Waterfront Trail Walking Tour
In-person and register at hb@burlington.ca. Parking lot fees may apply.
 What was once a railway line is now a delightful walk from the western edge of Spencer Smith Park to the canal Join Alan Harrington of the Burlington Historical Society on a walk from Spencer Smith Park to the Beach Canal/Lighthouse. Enjoy hearing stories along the route and looking at locations of interest. The beauty of the walk is much of it takes place in the shade along a paved trail. Hear about the history of this unique natural area and community. This walk will include the use of some modern technology; see how it can blend together with heritage. Meet by the clock next to the Rotary Centennial Pond in Spencer Smith Park at 1400 Lakeshore Rd. The walk will end at the canal bridge or may be extended to a visit to the outside of the lighthouse and keeper’s cottage on the southside of the bridge with the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group. Comfortable walking shoes, a sunhat and sunscreen or other weather appropriate wear are recommended for your enjoyment.
Tuesday, Aug. 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Museum open)
Movie screenings in Shoreline Room from 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Museums of Burlington Exhibit and “The Eyes of Memory” Film Screening
(Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd. East)
In-person with a maximum of 40 people per screening time. Register online.
For Heritage Week, the travelling exhibit, Canada’s Waterscapes, will offer insights into our natural heritage. In the evening, step back in time and explore Burlington’s past with a film screening of “The Eyes of Memory”. Produced by Burlington-based film company Cinema 16, the film premiered in 1973 for Burlington’s Centennial celebrations. Regular Museum admission will apply to enter galleries when open during the day. Free evening movie screening with attendance including light refreshments and popcorn (while supplies last).
Thursday, Aug. 10th from 7pm to 9 p.m.
So You Think You Know Burlington Trivia Night
(Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio, 440 Locust St.)
In-person with a maximum of 160 participants. Register by clicking here.
Join Don Thorpe, Burlington Historical Society and David Craig, History Pix, for a fun evening of trivia about Burlington’s past and the characters that made it. Be ready to be surprised, possibly shocked and definitely to laugh as you decide whether to go with your first answer or your second answer. Come by yourself or with a group to compete to answer questions and win points for bragging rights for what you know.
Saturday, Aug. 12th from 1pm to 2 p.m.
The Weight of Clay Tour
(Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd.)
In-person. No registration.
 Suzanne Carte, Senior Curator at the AGB Join Suzanne Carte, Senior Curator as the AGB celebrates a milestone exhibition and programming series honouring the artists, curators, educators, volunteers and donors who have built the Gallery’s holdings and contributed to the intellectual growth of ceramics in Canada. Over the last 40 years, the AGB has amassed the largest comprehensive collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics in the world, totalling over 4,000 works. Check the gallery’s website at agb.life for other activities.
By Staff
August 4th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
As temperatures continue to rise, Brock University Kinesiology Professor Stephen Cheung is offering insight into how the body responds to heat and steps that can be taken to stay cool through summer’s remaining weeks.
“There is a big danger whenever there is a sudden heat wave,” says Cheung, whose lab studies the impacts of environmental stressors — such as extreme heat and cold — on human physiology and performance. “The week after a sudden spike in hot temperatures, there tends to be more hospital admissions, more heart attacks and, just generally, more deaths that arise because of the heat.”
 Brock University Kinesiology Professor Stephen Cheung (right) and master’s student Johnathan Ljubanovich in a unique chamber at the University’s Environmental Ergonomics Lab that can simulate a wide range of temperatures, humidity and oxygen levels, allowing researchers to measure what happens physiologically when exercising in extreme environments. When the body experiences heat, it reacts in two main ways: blood from deeper parts of the body moves outwards to blood vessels in the skin to help heat leave the body; and sweat is steadily released throughout the body to create a film of water on the skin, which evaporates into the environment and cools the body.
Extreme heat and humidity add challenges to these typically effective ways to rid the body of heat, says Cheung.
If the air temperature is warmer than one’s core body temperature, which ranges on average from 37 to 39 degrees Celsius when exercising, it is more difficult to expel body heat.
“We’re actually gaining heat from the environment, in addition to the heat we are generating through exercise,” he says. “That’s a very dangerous situation that can rapidly lead to heat exhaustion, hyperthermia and heat stroke.”
Another challenge is high humidity levels.
“In a humid environment, the air is already very saturated with water so it can’t suck up the sweat from our body,” Cheung says. “We can be sweating a lot, but we’re not actually removing heat from our body — we’re just dripping the sweat off our bodies, making us very uncomfortable and making us more dehydrated more quickly.”
Dehydration often leads to the heart working harder, so it can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular issues.
Extreme heat can also be challenging for older individuals who may not be able to control and regulate their body temperatures well, and for people who work outside, such as construction workers near hot surfaces that retain heat from the sun.
In addition to changes experienced by the skin, blood vessels and heart, extreme heat also affects the brain.
 Outdoor air conditioning. “When we’re hot, there tends to be less blood flowing to the brain and that can affect our mental capabilities also, so it’s not just a matter of us physically collapsing from the heat,” says Cheung. “If you’re a worker, you can be at higher risk of accidents due to unsafe behaviour. You’re often so focused on your own discomfort that you may not be paying attention to the outside environment.”
Cheung says climate change has led to more days in the year that are too hot and unsafe for work to occur outside.
“That’s already the case in many parts of the world and closer to the equator,” he says. “For example, Singapore and the Middle East are already experiencing reduced productivity because it’s just too hot to work during the day.”
Extreme heat can also be detrimental to people who do not have access to air conditioning in their homes due to lower socioeconomic status or the location of their living quarters. Apartments and condos on the upper floors of buildings can trap heat, making it uncomfortable even in the evenings and at night when trying to sleep, Cheung says.
Tips for staying safe in extreme heat:
• Stay in the shade.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Stay hydrated.
• Head inside to air conditioning.
• Remove layers of clothing.
• Check on older relatives and others who may be more susceptible to heat’s impacts.
 By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
 Saturday, August 5th at Spencer Smith Park.
This is not something you want to miss.
The 2023 Halton Freedom Celebration Festival is celebrating the 189th year of Emancipation throughout the British Commonwealth, bringing together musical acts, children’s activities, cultural art, food, crafts, and heritage, historical, genealogical, and multi-cultural groups, promoting inclusivity and community integration.
The multi-cultural ambience is infused with Canadian R&B, Reggae, Soul, Funk, African, Ska, Soca and Pop Artists with some of our country’s finest musicians.
Festivities are from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please bring lawn chairs, sunshade, appetite, and dancewear for optimal enjoyment.
Click here to learn more about the 2023 participating musicians.
By Pepper Parr
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington has a number of rainbow crosswalks along with a Mayor who crosses her heart when she stands before a Rainbow on the road.
Milton has taken the attention paid to the 2SLGBTQIA+ and its interests a step further – they will be holding a parade through the streets of the town on August 20th, at 2:00 pm in the afternoon.
The parade will take place on Main Street and run between the two rainbow Crosswalks at Charles and Brown Streets.
Mel Tremills is the founder of PRISM a Pride Group with a Facebook page; she is the person behind the organizing of the parade.
 With Mayor Gord Krantz front and centre and organizer Mel second to his right She has been the person organizing the Pride flag for the past seven years in Milton and adds that this year for the first time the Trans flag was added.
“The town hall has been nothing but helpful, I have had no problems whenever I have organized these events. The churches do not put out banners but I do have a church walking in the parade.
Milton Town Councillor Kristina Teesor is a member of the Committee organizing the event.
Milton is a very different community than Burlington. It has a more diverse community with a very large Muslim community.
Mel sees the event as Regional and told the Gazette today that Oakville has asked to be the location where the parade is held next year.
She expects 200 people to show up for the event.
By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Kerry Davren is the new Director of Bylaw Compliance.
 Kerry Davren, new Director of Bylaw Compliance. Brings a measure of compassion to the job – always nice to see. Davren has been employed by the City of Burlington for a total of 14 years. In her time at the City, Davren has held various positions including Transportation Planner & Technologist and Manager of Transportation Planning & Parking. In her most recent position as Manager of Bylaw Services, Davren oversaw the development, interpretation and administration of enforcement activities related to municipal bylaws, as well as provincial and federal legislation.
Davren has a total of 26 years of experience working in municipal government, including at the City of Hamilton as the Manager of Parking Operations and Strategic Initiatives where she supported the development and implementation of a city-wide Parking Master Plan. Davren also worked for the Town of Oakville as a Project Leader supporting projects related to roadway design and construction. Her extensive municipal experience enables her to navigate the complexities of regulatory enforcement, liaise effectively with various stakeholders, and develop policies that support the Burlington community.
As Director of the Bylaw Compliance Department, Davren will oversee the enforcement and compliance of municipal bylaws and provide recommendations to City Council and City’s leadership team related to implementing policies that support the City’s strategic goals.
Within this portfolio, Davren will support Bylaw Compliance, Animal Control and Licensing & Regulatory Services.
Davren has a Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University and a Diploma in Transportation Engineering Technology from Mohawk College. Davren is also a Certified Engineering Technologist.
Davren will begin in her new role on Aug. 8.
Brynn Nheiley, Executive Director of Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility explains why she hired the woman: “Kerry’s breadth of experiences will be a great asset to the City of Burlington as she leads the newly established Bylaw Compliance Department. Demonstrating compassion, logic and professionalism, Kerry continues to highlight and respond to evolving needs of the Burlington community. She is highly respected by her staff, City Council and the Burlington Leadership Team. I extend my congratulations to Kerry as the successful candidate.”
By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Who wouldn’t want to see a Smilezone inside a hospital?
Joseph Brant Hospital will celebrate the grand opening of a new Smilezone in JBH’s Maternal & Child Program space, generously donated by Donna and Bill Hook and the Smilezone Foundation.
 Before and after. Transformed by colourful murals, these bright and fun spaces in the Maternal & Child Program are a welcome new addition to JBH that will enhance the experience for patients and families when visiting the hospital.
The event will include a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and tour of the new Smilezone.
 A Smilezone in 324 locations – that’s something to smile about. When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Speeches begins at 10 a.m., followed by ribbon cutting
Where: Joseph Brant Hospital
1245 Lakeshore Rd
Burlington, ON
Who: Donors Donna and Bill Hook, and family members
Scott Bachly, Smilezone Co-Founder and Co-Chair
Karina Gould, MP Burlington
Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP Oakville North-Burlington
Kelvin Galbraith, Councillor, Ward 1, City of Burlington
Barbara Elliot, Chair, Board of Directors, Joseph Brant Hospital
Leslie Motz, Executive Vice-President Clinical & Chief Nursing Executive, Joseph Brant Hospital
Members of the Maternal & Child Program team
By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
A fire shut down a stretch of Appleby Line — from Dundas Street to Upper Middle Road — in Burlington Wednesday morning
Traffic was shut down on Appleby Line in both directions at one point but resumed later in the day.
Burlington Hydro reported that its crews were continuing to work on restoring power, stating that the “damage from the fire to nearby poles and equipment is extensive.”
 Aerial view of fire location on Appleby Line, City News photograph At one point nearly 3,000 customers in the Tansley/Orchard area without power.
By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police reported on a speeding event that really wasn’t funny
They started the news report with:
 Picture of the speed camera that recorded what a driving instructor was doing. Couldn’t make this up if we tried.
This morning at 10:30 am, a driving instructor was stopped 85/50 doing 85km in a 50 km zone, which was just 5 km short of stunt driving on Lakeshore Rd along the beach.
A student was in the passenger seat, having just failed a driving test.
$265 ticket with 4 points for the instructor who will be looking for a new job.
By Staff
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Metrolinx has announced a major step towards enhancing transit accessibility in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Starting August 8, Metrolinx will reduce the price of PRESTO cards from $6 to $4.
 Don’t leave home without it! This is one of the ways Metrolinx is making it easier to take transit. PRESTO cards allow commuters to seamlessly travel between 11 different transit agencies, including GO Transit and UP Express. Cards are available at various locations, such as transit customer service outlets, Shoppers Drug Mart stores, fare vending machines and ticket vending machines.
After purchasing a PRESTO card, customers can create a PRESTO Account by following the steps in a Metrolinx YouTube video, before loading money onto the card. It may take up to 24 hours after purchase before this can be done.
 Metrolinx makes most local transit fares free for passengers connecting between participating agencies and GO Transit. When a customer uses a PRESTO card for both legs of a trip, the discount will be applied automatically. Some transit agency discounts – including those for youth, post-secondary students and seniors – are only available with a PRESTO card.
PRESTO cardholders also have access to exclusive discounts from PRESTO Perks partners, including major attractions and events.
Learn more about PRESTO card fee reduction and benefits here.
By Krystal Bennett
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
While studying in college or university, you at least wondered: “Did I make the right choice?” or “Will I be able to find a good job with a decent salary?”. And it’s normal to have such worries because the world is changing quickly, and what was popular a year ago can be out of date today. We prepared a list of the most popular and demanded professions, and we hope it will be helpful for you to read it.
 Managing the flow of information used on computers is a well paid profession that will be in demand for a long time. Computer manager
Have you ever had problems at work with access to some soft application or tool? If yes, when solving it, you were dealing with a computer manager. They are responsible for the network and IT service of the company you are working for. And as a lot of businesses are going online, this profession is becoming more popular. They are also responsible for creating short-term and long-term system plans and solving any network-related problems.
Technical writer
To explain it easily, a technical writer is the guy who translates everything from Technical English to normal English. The technical writer usually makes different instructions, manuals, and different technical reports understandable for everyone. They should be user-friendly, and in order to create such text, the person should be, on the one hand, a really good paperwork writer and, on the other hand, a talented technician.
Content manager
If you have an online shop that offers some goods or services or maybe you have a blog, you earn money this way; it will be very difficult for you to do without a content manager. The thing is that if you know perfectly all the technical aspects of your work, in most cases, you are not a specialist in writing. And the success of any online business is directly connected with the number of readers, followers, in other words, your potential clients.
 We use computers to write reports and prepare school assignments or reports for senior management. Essay writer
For students, it’s not a surprise why essay writing is considered to be a profession in demand, especially if you are really a good one. The number of essays students receive all around the world every day is enormous. For many of them, it’s very hard to write because they are not used to or don’t have enough time or talent. So basically, even if you get a very difficult assignment in college, you can always send your requirements to a writing service, pay for essays and get an essay without any delay and in accordance with everything written in your comments.
Web developer and web designer
The popularity of any profession connected with online activity is understandable. A large number of companies work online right now, and in order to do it, you need someone to create your website, write code, its algorithm, and make it all work without any bugs. The developers can be divided into four categories: back-end, front-end, full stack, and webmaster. Depending on their specialty, they will be responsible for different aspects of site elaboration. Every developer should know at least one programming language.
Statistician
If they were making a film about different professions, statisticians could be some kind of spies. Using figures, data, and statistical information, they can solve many problems for a company, as they can understand its reason and determine a range of solutions. They usually don’t work for one company; in most cases, they can be invited specialists or freelancers. The great thing about being a statistician is that they can work in many different industries, not just for corporations.
Software Developer
Without a software developer, the apps on your smartphone or tablet will not work. These guys can code, create apps and issue updates, and it’s their obligation to make sure that an app works on any device the way it is supposed to be. The funny thing is that we don’t think about software developers when everything works ok; we only start to pay attention to them when something doesn’t work on one of our gadgets. They usually know more than one programming language. And a great thing about them is that they can become good sales managers as they have to understand what the market is looking for.
 Learning how to get the most out of the computers we use is where teachers are essentials. There will always be changes and teachers are the people who show us how to manage them. Teacher
Maybe it is a surprise for someone, but teaching is one of the most important professions. The thing that changes is the requirements for the teachers. Nowadays, they have to be able to work with computers, create interesting digital materials, and be ready to implement a new system of education where they focus on a student.
Medical assistant
Covid showed us how fragile the health of a person is and how important the work of medical personnel is. When you come to a hospital, at first, you will communicate with medical assistants; they will look at your medical records, make some basic lab tests and take lab specimens and fulfill a wide range of other duties.
By Pepper Parr
August 3rd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
 Russ Campbell in recuperation mode. Russ Campbell who is recuperating at home from some serious surgery that kept him in hospital longer than he expected put a great photograph on his Facebook page.
We are sharing that with you. The shot was done by Peter Burian, a retired insurance claims adjuster who was taking part in a half day Birds in Flight workshop near Simcoe, ON; in controlled conditions.
Picture was taken with D800, AFS 200-400mm VR 2, ISO 1000, f/4 at 1/2500 sec
 Patience , timing and a steady hand get photographs like this. The real photographers out there will understand the lingo.
You can find Peter K Burian on Facebook – where he keeps a lot of outstanding examples of what good photography is all about.
 By Pepper Parr
August 1st, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The Empowered Seniors Speaker Series continues with their next informative and free seminar, What is an advance care plan and why does everyone need one?
Takes place August 9th, 2023 at the Burlington Central Library (Centennial Hall), 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
The event is hosted by Burlington Realtor™ Marion Goard. If you would like more information on this ongoing series of seminars and panels designed to help seniors navigate retirement living and later-in-life concerns, please visit The Empowered Seniors Speakers Series website.
Nobody wants to spend a minute of their time thinking about an illness or emergency that may never happen. But during a decade as an ICU Registered Nurse, Carly Hickey saw first-hand how unprepared most people are for a debilitating illness, a sudden emergency, or death. She realized most Canadian families are caught off guard by medical emergencies and (un)expected death. Advance care planning is a process to help begin preparations and conversations while we are healthy so we don’t have to deal with these difficult transitions during a medical crisis. It’s better to be prepared than to make decisions under stress.
 During this seminar, attendees will learn:
- What is an advance care plan?
- Who needs one?
- How to build a plan that works for you and your family
- What is the sandwich generation and their role in an advance care plan
- Why advance care planning is important
- The policies affecting advance care planning in Ontario
- How the Advance Care & Emergency Planning Company will focus on your and your wishes
- Who can and should attend an advance care planning meeting
- Where can you continue learning about advance care planning
Reserve your free seat by visiting Empowered Seniors Speakers Series www.empoweredseniors.ca or by calling 905-330-5201.
 Presenter: Carly Hickey a former ICU Registered Nurse About the presenter: Carly Hickey is a former ICU Registered Nurse who now co-owns Advance Care & Emergency Planning Company. ACE Planning Company delivers peace of mind through advance care planning services to clients and their families. Their experienced consultants engage in conversations about quality of life and care wishes and help clients prepare a guide for the future care for themselves or a loved one.
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