 By Denis Gibbons
June 20TH, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Mayor struts in the parade Faraway fields look green for some Burlingtonians who fork out their hard-earned cash to travel to Caribbean destinations for a holiday.
They’re leaving a venue just as beautiful right under their noses.
Breezes at the Spencer Smith Park waterfront Saturday rivaled the West Indies as bright sunshine created a marvelous vista for the Sound of Music Festival.
 Spectators filled the stands on Brant St. in front of city hall. Some parents brought their children to the tiny beach. Yes, that’s right – a beach right at the foot of the city’s main street. How many towns and cities envy that ?
Boats even conveyed passengers over from Hamilton through the Burlington Canal to enjoy the festival.
On Saturday morning the Burlington Teen Tour Band and Top Hat Marching Orchestra led the Grand Festival Parade, with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward dancing along the way. The mayor walked the entire route, rather than riding in a car.
Bringing up the rear was the massive Burlington Teen Tour Alumni Band, which got the loudest applause of all. It was fascinating to see musicians who marched as teens 40 years ago still able to play their instruments and keeping up to the beat of the drums
 The Burlington Teen Tour Band
 Some fans listened to the music from their boats out in the lake. They were short far too many life jackets.
 The British are back!
 Gymnasts performed in front of Scrivener’s on Brant Street. Above the BTTB Alumni  The Naval Promenade was packed on a sunny Saturday afternoon COGECO-TV Channel 23 and 700 HD will show a replay of the parade on Tuesday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
There could be other replays as well. Viewers should check COGECO listings on the web.
All photos by DENIS GIBBONS
 By Pepper Parr
June 20th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The news report was pretty blunt:
Two people are dead, one person in critical condition. 10:30pm EB #QEW/Cawthra Rd. Two vehicle collision, three people involved, both vehicles blocking the left lane. Moments later a third vehicle collided into stopped vehicles. Driver of third vehicle minor injuries.
The photograph Is mind jarring; people don’t survive accidents like this.
We shake our heads and the news cycle brings something else to us.
Then we got the following;
Sorry to let you know that Rama Pirakala, a young entrepreneur and a co-owner of a restaurant in Burlington (Charminar. https://charminarindiancuisine.com/foodmenu-burlington) has passed away in a tragic accident on the QEW in Mississauga.
He started that restaurant recently. He is the sole breadwinner of the family and is survived by his wife and two young kids, 10 year old boy and 4 years old daughter.
Friends of his have started a fundraiser to support his family.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rama-pirakalas-family
Here are the details of the accident on CP24:
https://www.cp24.com/mobile/news/two-drivers-who-collided-on-qew-killed-after-their-vehicles-hit-from-behind-by-third-motorist-opp-1.5951161
Can you please publish this in your newspaper and support a halton resident and a member of the business community?
For details, please contact Satish Kalla at 647 523 4477.
 By Alex Larsden
June 20, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Will Ethereum Outpace Other Cryptocurrencies To Reach $10,000 ?
Since it was first launched in 2015, Ethereum has found its place in the crypto market as the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world behind Bitcoin, with a market capitalization of $143 billion.
It has a current value of just over $1,200, as of the time of writing.
 On November 16, 2021, Ethereum achieved an all-time high value of $4,891 – around the same time Bitcoin also reached its all-time high value. Since then, it has experienced some massive fluctuations in its price. Just like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ethereum is not new to volatility.
Even though the high volatility brings about a high level of risk, Ethereum can be a good long-term investment for enthusiasts and seasoned crypto traders to consider. As a result, many experts believe that Ethereum is capable of reaching – and surpassing – the $10,000 mark. This article will provide more details on this.
New Upgrade in Ethereum Can Be a Driver of Its Price
Will Ethereum hit the $10,000 threshold in 2022? Most probably not. Yet, according to many experts, it is only a matter of time before achieving the mark. Various reasons support that belief.
In March 2021, developers approved a major upgrade, titled EIP-1559, to change how the network runs. This upgrade is aimed at helping with the limitation that comes with the current Ether supply by drastically changing how the transactions work.
By doing this, Ether coins will be eliminated when a base transaction fee is sent to the network. The destruction of these coins will lead to a reduction in supply. The potential scarcity turned out to be good news among Ethereum investors at the time.
With a limited supply, demand will tend to rise. When that happens, the price will increase as well. For holders of Ethereum, there is a potential for high returns in the long term. This is because the fall in supply will cause buyers to purchase the coin at the price dictated by the seller of the crypto asset.
However, Ethereum transactions are on the rise. Almost all reputable crypto exchanges offer the digital asset on their platform. By using tools like Bitcoin Prime, traders are exposed to a high possibility of successful trading.
 There are several other factors that have caused the price of Ethereum to fall in recent months. While Ethereum can be used for many applications, it is not immune to these factors, which include rising interest rates, war, and availability, among other factors. As the crypto market becomes intertwined with the global economy, these factors tend to have more effect on Ethereum prices.
For most experts, Ethereum is a good investment that has all it takes to hit the $10,000 mark. Even though it is currently traded at a low price, many believe that Ethereum will surpass the mark.
Is Ethereum A Good Investment?
Much like other cryptocurrencies, Ethereum is characterized by a high level of risk due to its high volatility. However, in the long term, Ethereum is a profitable investment. To make the most of its volatility, it is important to adopt the best risk management plan.
Besides this, before dabbling into it, traders should ensure that they acquaint themselves with how trading Ethereum works and the factors that can drive its prices.
Conclusion
Ethereum has enjoyed gains of over 160% in all but two years since its inception. This represents a high possibility for a cryptocurrency to reach an all-time high quickly. Will Ethereum reach the $10,000 mark in 2022? Only time will tell. However, all signs point to the fact that the cryptocurrency has the resources and potential to surpass the mark anytime in the future. For this reason, it is a good investment to consider.
 By Pepper Parr
June 19th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
At this point we don’t have a government in Ontario.
None of those elected earlier this month have been sworn in but 36 of the newly elected were taken on a tour last week to be shown what is where at Queen’s Park.
The Premier is still the Premier and the Cabinet is still the Cabinet – they are the government until the new Cabinet is sown in.
Those who did not run again or were defeated had 10 day to pack up their stuff and move out of the offices they had.
Not sure if Natalie Pierre has moved into the space that Jane McKenna had.
 Natalie Pierre – elected to represent the people of Burlington at Queen’s Park Ted Arnott, who will continue to be the member for Wellington – Halton wrote the Premier setting out what he wanted for his constituency. Natalie Pierre will have some personal ideas as to what she would like to see – she has yet to become fully informed as to what the city needs – although she has had at least one conversation with Mayor Meed Ward.
This might be a good opportunity for the readers of the Gazette to set out what they would like to see the provincial government do in the months ahead.
They have a strong majority and can do pretty much whatever they want to do.
Their first two years during the last government were pretty wild – with all kinds of decisions that no one expected – the decision to cut the number of councillors for Toronto was one memorable example.
This new government is said to be much different than the last.
So – what do you want to see?
Put your thoughts into the comments section and we will go through them all and see what our readers have to say.
And please – have the courage of your convictions and put your real name on the comments.
 By Denis Gibbons
June 19th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Peng Vang drove his family down from Guelph on Thursday to let daughters Gabriel, 5, and Arielle, 3, Peng Vang drove his family down from Guelph on Thursday to let daughters Gabriel, 5, and Arielle, 3, enjoy the playground at Spencer Smith Park. Much to their delight the Sound of Music Festival was opening and the kids spotted the rides in the amusement park right away. So they returned on Friday. A native of Loie, in Thailand, Vang enjoyed the warm temperature, which was only a few degrees below the 30 C recorded in Loie on Friday.
 Joyce Cooper Holly, a 12-year-old Pomeranian, whom Joyce Cooper rescued from an abusive home, shows her appreciation at the Sound of Music Festival Friday.
When Holly first came to previous festivals, she was frightened by the sound of the drums, but she’s used to it now and loves the music. A former ballroom dancer, Cooper was there to see the ballroom dancing performance of Dancescape.
She is originally from Leicester, England, and remembers when Leicester City were finalists to Manchester United in the 1963 Football Association Cup.
 Yvonne Miller When Yvonne Miller moved from picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake to Burlington, it was to get closer to the action. And she found it immediately at her first Sound of Music Festival. She was surprised that Burlington has more parkland and a broader waterfront than her previous home on the other side of Lake Ontario. And she says she doesn’t miss all the wineries.
A native of Warrington, Cheshire, England, she says her favorite bands are Gypsy King, Blood Sweat and Tears and The Beatles.
 Durval Pereira It pays to advertise. That’s the message Durval Pereira brought to the festival Friday. He read about it in his hometown newspaper in Cambridge. A native of the Azores in Portugal, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, Pereira used to be on the air playing Portuguese music for radio station CIRV in Toronto.
When the Gazette’s roving reporter informed him about Saturday’s Grand Festival Parade, he said he plans to come back.
 Katie Reynolds Burlington realtor Katie Reynolds has been coming to the festival ever since she grew up on Baldwin Avenue. The festival started in 1980. It was an easy walk down to Spencer Smith Park for her and her dog Doug.
Katie was particularly interested in listening to the music of Matt Dusk and his band. “I remember coming with my children, who are all grown up now. I love bumping into people I haven’t seen for a long time. The festival is such a gift we have. It’s just wonderful.
 John and Joan Parker, John and Joan Parker, who have lived in Burlington their entire lives, just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in April.
They took in Friday afternoon’s performances of Dancescape and the Matt Dusk band as a fond reminder of the nights they spent dancing at the old Brant Inn, more than half-a-century ago.
Their children follow the band wherever they play. “Burlington is the very best,” Joan said. “There’s not a city around that has the number of parks and free entertainment events.”
 By Staff
June 19th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The outdoor concerts at the Band shell in Central |Park begin this evening and will continue through to the end of August.
The season will start with performances by Burlington Teen Tour Band, Burlington Junior Redcoats, BTTB Alumni
The program is sponsored by the city and the Rocca Sisters Team, a real estate agency.
Bring a chair and a blanket this evening – starts at 7:30 pm
 The Burlington Teen Tour Band playing on the Naval Promenade in Spencer Smith Park
 By Staff
June 18th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
There are three issues that the people of Burlington break out into a sweat when they are discussed:
Parking, fireworks and the urban canopy.
Let me focus on the urban canopy. Does it get much better than the picture below?
 This is what most people in Burlington want; a gorgeous urban tree canopy that shades our streets, improves property values and gets some of the pollutants out of the air. But at the same time people want to be able to cut down a tree on their property if they don’t like them. We can’t have it both ways.  You can do this in Burlington. There are those who understand that a tree is not your property – it is something that exists on your property and you are asked to be the steward of that tree while you are with it.
The tree is probably going to last longer than you will.
There are others who want to be able to cut down a tree on their property because they are tired of raking up the leaves in the fall.
The city is currently working on an Urban Forest Master Plan and like most of the planning decisions the city has a survey – yup another one.
The City of Burlington is seeking community input to help develop an Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). The Urban Forest Master Plan will update and replace the Urban Forest Management Plan created in 2010. The new Master Plan will provide the strategic direction to manage the urban forest in response to new challenges related to urban development, climate change and extreme weather, and invasive pests. Specifically, the UFMP will provide:
Take the Burlington Urban Forest Master Plan survey to help shape the urban forest vision and strategic directions for the Urban Forest Master Plan. The survey is approximately 15 minutes in length, and we will be open until June 29, 2022.
You are then asked to slip over to the GET INVOLVED page (provide the link) and tell the city where the places are that you would like to see it improved along with a photo of the location.
Find out what other people think by clicking the points on the map.
By Denis Gibbons
June 17th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Hot weather accompanied the opening of Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival at Spencer Smith Park Thursday night. The Promenade along the waterfront was jammed with people, with more taking in the rock music from their boats out in the lake.
 With the beautiful Burlington skyline as a backdrop, folks listen to the music. Burlington’s version of front row seats Members of the Honeymoon Suite group signed autographs for fans at the west end of the park after they performed. The midway and concession stands were doing a booming business. Freshly squeezed lemonade, hot dogs, hamburgers and candy floss were among the treats being offered.
The Grand Festival Parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, starting at Central Park, heading west on Caroline Street to Elizabeth, south to James, west to Brant and then north to Burlington Central high school.
The Sound didn’t go over that well with some people; one Gazette reader reacted to a story we did with this:
 It was great sounds coming out of big big bass speakers. For the record….not everyone thinks that the Sound of Music is “soothing”. The noise from the bass was so loud last evening I sent an email to Lisa, and the by-law officer. I can only imagine what Don Fletcher was dealing with. His windows must have been shaking. There is no need for the bass to be that loud under any circumstances. A friend who lives on Smith Avenue told me the noise was awful.
All photos by DENIS GIBBONS
By Denis Gibbons
June 17th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Normal, normal and more normal with the sound of the bands laying in the background and hundreds upon hundreds of people strolling along.
The weather was perfect for much of the day – seeing people out and about was just wonderful.
 Darron Repton with Jessica Genereaux Darron Repton, an aspiring rap artist who performs under the stage name ‘Talk Sic’, attended Thursday night’s performances with Jessica Genereaux, who operates her own beauty spa ‘Browzamore’ in Burlington. Repton has been enjoying the festival since he was five years old. It was the first for Genereaux, who just moved here from Waterloo. Talk Sic has toured all over Canada. Repton also has a job at Tamarack Lumber.
 Jim Corbett, who enjoyed the music Thursday night with daughter Abby, a Grade 10 student at Assumption high school.. Saturday’s parade will go right past the office of chiropractor Jim Corbett, who enjoyed the music Thursday night with daughter Abby, a Grade 10 student at Assumption high school. Jim was born just down the street at Joseph Brant Hospital and has been in practice for 22 years. He used to play a little guitar with a buddy, but not in an organized band.
 Wowie Lon Toc of Mississauga and Mary Bolla of Hamilton Wowie Lon Toc of Mississauga and Mary Bolla of Hamilton were surprised to find the festival when they met for dinner at Spencer’s On The Waterfront. They decided to take an after-dinner stroll and were glad they did. Both trace their roots back to The Philippines and sing in the choir at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Mississauga.
 Azadeh Newrozi, son Farbod and little dog Leo. It was the first festival for Azadeh Newrozi, son Farbod and little dog Leo. The family hails from Tehran, the capital city of Iran, and has been living in Burlington for the last three years.
 Diana Vinski A chemical engineer with Metrican, at Appleby Line and Mainway, Diana Vinski particularly liked the music of Three Days Grace, last week, and was at Spencer Smith Park on Thursday night to listen to Skid Row.
Originally from Oakville, Vinski said the festival is “1,000 times better than the Oakville Waterfront Festival, held annually at Coronation Park in that town. She made the statement, even at the risk of never getting a job at Tourism Oakville!
 By Pepper Parr
June 17th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
This is summer.
Road construction takes place in the summer – traffic snarls
Gas prices have a habit of going up just before long weekends, driver snarls.
And, you gotta pay for parking in the Beachway.
Fees will be charged from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends – until the last weekend in September: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
 Sign covers all the bases Parking fees can be paid through the HONK mobile app. Users do not have to download the app – they scan the QR code on parking lot signage to pay for parking.
The hourly rate of $2.50 or a daily flat rate of $20. Users can scan the QR Code or download the HonkMobile app. There is a transaction fee of $0.35 for each payment. Dashboard tickets are not needed as every payment is linked to a license plate number. Parking ambassadors are onsite to assist visitors with this process.
The Beachway has become more popular over time and the past few summers during the pandemic saw record demand for parking resulting in the City having to use barricades, a drop-off zone and parking ambassadors to help manage the demand for parking.
Illegally parked vehicles will be issued tickets and/or towed. Drivers are reminded not to park illegally, especially on Lakeshore Road shoulders and the grass boulevard over the pipeline as they will be towed.
 Lots of work for the parking police Parking is free in Downtown Burlington on weekends and holidays. Beachway visitors are encouraged to extend their walk or use the drop-off zone, park for free in the downtown and meet their household members at the beach. For parking downtown, visit burlington.ca/downtownparking.
Visitors are also encouraged to consider taking Burlington Transit, cycling, walking or rolling to the beach and leaving their cars at home.
Also starting May 21, Halton residents can take advantage of 10 free days of parking per year at Beachway Park. It is recommended that residents wait to fill out the parking exemption form once they’ve arrived at the beach and parked in a legal parking spot. The exemption doesn’t guarantee a spot, but it does give residents free parking for the day.
By Staff
June 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
At 2:52 this afternoon the city released a statement advising the public that Cooling Centres Open –
A heat warning is in effect. Residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches.
There was no mention as to how long the hear warning was to be in effect.
Central Branch
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
Aldershot Branch
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
Alton Branch
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
Brant Hills Branch
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
Kilbride Branch
6611 Panton St. Kilbride
905-335-4011
New Appleby Branch
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
Tansley Woods Branch
1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583
 By Pepper Parr
June 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
We can tell you this now – a few hours ago we were communicating via email with Ron Foxcroft and arranging to meet with him at the inaugural flight of Lynx Air that is setting up a Hamilton to Halifax flight schedule.
Foxcroft couldn’t talk for very long. He said:
 Marnix Heersink with his wife Mary “In 5 minutes I am leaving to tribute Burlington Central High School Graduate Marnix Heersink”, who Foxcroft said was the “the best basketball player at Burlington Central and Western University.”
“Today he is an Eye Surgeon in Alabama.
“He just donated $95MILLION to UAB Birmingham Alabama and $32MILLLION to McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences.
“I am the surprise guest speaker now, and a BIG SURPRISE. I am bring his 92 year old High School Basketball Coach Ward Russell to the celebration. Ward’s wife Shirley sang in my mom’s church choir. My mom was the organist.
“Marnix grew up in Burlington, and had a Spec Paper Route and earned $5.00 per week.
“I had a Toronto Telegram Paper Route and earned $1.90 per week.”
Is this the day that every Central High School student gets a Fox40 whistle – and every student blows that whistle at the same time?
 By Staff
June 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The Rocca Sisters Team have joined the city of Burlington in presenting this year’s Concerts in the Park.
Beginning Sunday, June 19 and running each Wednesday and Sunday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. until Sunday, Aug, 28, 2022 there will be Concerts in the Park.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music under the open sky at the Central Park Bandshell (2311 New St. Burlington). If there is inclement weather, concerts will move inside the Music Centre if possible.
June Performances
Sunday, June 19– Burlington Teen Tour Band, Burlington Junior Redcoats, BTTB Alumni
Wednesday, June 22– 12/4 Swing
Sunday, June 26– Milton Show Band
Wednesday, June 29– Burlington Welsh Ladies Chorus
 KooGle putting on a performance at the Bandshell July Performances
Sunday, July 3– Splendor in the Brass
Wednesday, July 6– Alex Whorms
Sunday, July 10– The Barbara Jordan Swing Septet
Wednesday, July 13– Florin Clonta
Sunday, July 17– Galt Kiltie Band
Wednesday, July 20– Silver Swing Big Band
Sunday, July 24– Millgroove
Wednesday, July 27– Dixieland All Stars
Sunday, July 31– Liverpool Sessions
August Performances
Wednesday, Aug. 3– Dixieland Plus
Sunday, Aug. 7– Burlington Teen Tour Band
Wednesday, Aug. 10– Lincoln Concert Band
Sunday, Aug. 14– Little Peter & the Elegants
Wednesday, Aug. 17– George Arnone Big Band
Sunday, Aug. 21– Subourbon Street
Wednesday, Aug. 24– Harbourtown Sound
Sunday, Aug. 28– Burlington Concert Band
By Pepper Parr
June 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
FOR SALE
When completed the 7 tower development on Fairview west of Guelph Line and 400 metres from the Burlington GO would be the biggest development ever in the city’s history.
The proposed development has Brookfield Properties, InterRent REIT and CLV Group Inc. as the developers. CLV Group has been in the Burlington rental market for some time.
This however might not be the organization that puts shovels in the ground.
The site was For Sale with An advertisement appearing in the Globe and Mail this morning.
Follow up to come.
By Staff
June 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
 Mayor Marianne Meed Ward opening the section of the park with the equipment more than a year ago. A number of years ago the Burlington Seniors Community paid for the installation of specialized exercise equipment that was set up in the east end of Burloak Waterfront Park, Lakeshore Rd. at Hampton Heath,
The specialized Exercise Equipment is being used as a pilot location by Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation for their exercise program to help Parkinson patients. Tomorrow, Thursday at 1:30 is the last of their 4 week pilot project at this location.
We feel that it’s important for the general public, rehabilitation professionals and seniors to be aware of the benefits this equipment can be and that it’s available free to use 24/7 at this wonderful picturesque location.
If you know of any families dealing with Parkinson’s – get in touch with the Foundation – they are there to help – and they do make a difference. Reach out to Chair -Tamara 416-230-3215
Little did the Burlington Seniors Community know when they paid for the equipment that it would be put to this kind of use.
Good things do happen.
By Pepper Parr
June 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The issue was – should the property at 795 Brant Street be placed on the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources.
The owners of the property certainly don’t want that to happen – they are at the front end of a development application that hasn’t gained all that much support from anyone.
 The proposed structure will have the biggest podium the city has yet seen – plus the tower. They would prefer to demolish the property and proceed with the building of a 30 story tower on a 7 story podium at the intersection of Brant and Prospect.
 The proponent of the development appears to want to develop every square foot of the site and include some townhouses at the rear of the property The owners of the property argue that there really isn’t anything historically significant about the property other than that it is the last farming property structure on Brant Street left and that doesn’t seem to matter to them.
As the debate took place things got a little sticky and it looked as if they were going to have to get an opinion from the city solicitor.
A motion to send the issue to Council on June21st failed so they were left with dealing with it. The Mayor did not attend the Standing Committee which resulted in a tie vote – meaning the motion failed.
Listing a property on the “register” doesn’t mean all that much – but an additional step in the saving of culturally significant properties is to designate it as such – that step allows the city to prevent demolition for a period of 60 days.
The developer held a community meeting several months ago setting out what they had in mind. It wasn’t a pretty picture.
There have been consultations with the Planning department but a development application has yet to be submitted.
Heritage Burlington, a city Advisory committee felt strongly enough about this property that they were ready to put some of their funds into having a new heritage evaluation done.
 The developer has big big plans for the property For the developer, who wasn’t really up to speed on what was happening to his development this was becoming a bit of a headache.
Council learned that a move to designate a property as significant from a heritage perspective is something that could be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
There were reports in 2012 that indicated the city wasn’t all that interested in putting the property on the Register basically because the owner of the property didn’t want that and Council went along with the wishes of the property owner.
The property has been in different hands over the past five years – at one point former candidate for mayor Peter Rusin was part of the team guiding the development potential of the property.
The property is in ward 2 – Lisa Kearns weighed in with the view that the Planning Act does protect the rights of property owners and that the Heritage Act protect heritage, adding that this Council committed itself to protecting what is left f the city’s heritage.
 The house as it stands today. There is a solution in all this – it was part of the direction staff was given which was to have the Director of Community Planning meet with the developer to find out if there was a way to save at least the façade and build that into the ground level of the building.
The Staff report was to:
Direct the Director of Community Planning to add 795 Brant Street to the Municipal Heritage Register and provide notice to the owner of the property within 30 days, pursuant to section 27(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18; and
Authorize the City Clerk to take necessary action if there are any objections in accordance with Section 27(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; and
Direct the Director of Community Planning to contact the property owner to discuss the conservation of the original portions of the 2-storey masonry building on the property as part of a future development; and
Direct the Director of Community Planning Retain a qualified heritage consultant to complete a third-party heritage evaluation and a statement of significance of 795 Brant Street.
We will see what comes out of this at the Council meeting on the 21st– the developer isn’t happy with what might happen, there probably are not enough in the way of Council members who will spend some of their political capital on saving a bit of heritage.
 The oldest picture of the house with its picket fence and significant architectural features. It will be interesting to see how Council votes – is this a save the history council or protect property rights council. The one to watch is Sharman. The saving grace is that the proposed development is so egregious, so over the top in terms of what they want to exploit that the tide may turn.
We will see what gets decided on the 22st when Council makes a decision.à
A Delegation from Michele Camacho, Chair, Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee, regarding eligibility of 795 Brant Street for inclusion on the Municipal Register of Cultural Heritage Resources was pretty clear – they saw significant merit in keeping something from the structure that was once a part of a 75 acre farm that was operational for more than 50 years.
By Staff
June 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Dave Meslin has been working tirelessly to “Unlock Democracy” and change the way we elect our leaders.
He champions ranked ballots and thinks that is the way the public will get the kind of representation they deserve.
First past the post keeps the small less established political parties of the House of Commons and the provincial legislatures.
There was a time when Justin Trudeau that it was an idea worth trying – then changed his mind and put Burlington’s MP Karina Gould in front of a microphone to explain what wasn’t going to happen.
And it will never happen until the public votes the New Democrats or the Green Party into office and they “might” stand behind their promises.
Politics is about power and those who have it don’t trifle with it – they hold very tightly in their hands.
Nevertheless Meslin soldiers on. He sent us two illustrations and asked that we share them.
 For those who didn’t vote – you know who you are – you get to live with what Doug Ford is going to do to this province. Those two donuts are about as healthy as Crispy Cream donuts.
Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better.
Related background:
What does Dave Meslin mean when he talks about ranked ballots?
Meslin offers a free course on the first day of every month – Click here for the link
 By Staff
June 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington is excited to return to an in-person Canada Day celebration in Spencer Smith Park on July 1.
 Fire works on the waterfront with the pier in the background. This year’s event will start with an opening ceremony at 4 p.m. followed by evening entertainment on the main stage and the grand finale of a spectacular firework display presented by Bunzl over the lake at 10 p.m.
The event will also feature food and market place vendors.
For our early risers and active residents, a Canada Day Run and Yoga in the park will be held in the morning in Spencer Smith Park.
Other Canada Day Activities
There are plenty of fun options for the family this Canada Day throughout the city, such as splash pads and pools. All nine of the City’s splash pad locations are open and always free.
Nelson Outdoor Pool & Splash Park and LaSalle Wading Pool are open for swimming on Canada day (weather permitting). If you prefer to swim indoors visit Angela Coughlan Pool. For times of swims at all locations, visit burlington.ca/dropinandplay.
Canada Day is a great time to get outside, explore Burlington and get active. Take our Get Outside and Play Challenge, and complete 90 activities in 90 days. The challenge is on now until Aug. 29, 2022. Win great prizes!
“It’s been two long years since we’ve had the Canada Day celebrations in-person and we are excited to bring this very popular, award winning event to our community. We are looking forward to a great evening with some spectacular fireworks” said a city spokesperson.
Links
burlington.ca/canadaday
burlington.ca/playoutside
burlington.ca/splashpads
By Staff
June 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Masks are no longer required on the Burlington Transit system but they are recommended.
 Early in the pandemic wen saw the Mayor wearing a mask – supporting the Health drive to take every possible precaution. Since the Province of Ontario lifted the mask mandate for public transit on June 11, 2022, you no longer need to wear a mask on our buses. We still recommend that you do wear a mask, especially when the bus is busy or you’re not able to keep at least 2 metres from other riders.
Please treat each other with respect, tolerance and kindness. We respect the right of each rider to decide whether masking is right for them or not and ask you to do the same.
| By Staff
June 14th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
Halton Small Business Centre is hosting A Back to Business Webinar Series: How to Hire & Retain Employees session on June 22nd, from 9:30am – 11:00am.
What will be covered:
 The delicate art of interviewing · How to attract the right person for the job
· What you need to know about recruiting
· Hiring through an agency
· Tips on interviewing & what to consider when hiring
· How to retain employees & how to create a great employee experience
· Employment Halton Services (Job board, additional services for employers)
Sign up for this Zoom event here.
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