By Pepper Parr
September 18th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Now we know.
The numbered company is Nelson’s land division.
Bestway TV and Appliances is the company that owns Burlington Springs golf course.
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September 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
It is going to be a long night. The Quarry issue is before Council this evening. There are at this point 33 delegations. As of the drafting of this report, the City has received a total of 2343 written comments from members of the public which includes 830 written comments provided directly on the City’s Official Plan Amendment application. Notices were sent in August of 2020 to 165 addresses within 120 metres of the subject properties.
The application is now in litigation at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The next case management conference (CMC) is scheduled for October 11, 2023. As there are other approvals required under a variety of statutes the hearing regarding the City of Burlington Official Plan Amendment application will proceed as a consolidated hearing under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act. On August 3, 2022, City of Burlington Community Planning Staff received a notice of appeal to the City of Burlington Official Plan Amendment application (505-04/20) for non-decision on the aggregate expansion application. A similar appeal was filed with the Region of Halton on the associated Regional Official Plan Amendment application. Both applications were referred to the OLT by the end of August 2022. Originally, an OLT case management conference (CMC) was scheduled for February 23, 2023; this was subsequently postponed to June 29, 2023.  The early thinking by Nelson Aggregates was to turn the site into a public park. The community didn’t seem to go for that idea. At the April 27, 2023, meeting of the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) the Commission decided to refer NEPA PH 219 20 to the OLT and to refuse Development Permit Application (DPA) H/E/2020-2021/108. The noted DPA refusal was subsequently appealed by the applicant and will likely be consolidated with the other appeals at the OLT.
Interesting bit of information on the list of the participants. Nelson Aggregate Co.is represented by 546958 Ontario Limited and Bestway TV and Appliances Limited. That needs some looking into.
September 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Hamilton United Way is driven by people. With a staff compliment of 40 plus a couple of additional people during the 15 week fund raising drive they have their work cut out for them The drive this year is to raise $12,500,000 UWHH (United Way Halton Hamilton) takes in four sponsored staff; people who come from the private and public sectors and are seconded to the United Way for 15 weeks  Jenna Baird, a provincial civil servant seconded to the United Way for 15 weeks. One of the four this year is Jenna Baird who works as an Inspector with the Ministry of Labour Her experience will be put to good use at the United Way as they reach out to the community during the fund raising phase as they are now in Jenna moved into the Region in 2019 and wanted to know more about where she now lived. When she learned there was an opportunity to take part in what the United Way does she applied and was accepted and became one of four people that are referred to is as sponsored employees. The idea of “giving back” has always been something Jenna Baird was interested in doing but she hadn’t found a place where she could do very much. The United Way was an opportunity to make the giving back very real.  It wasn’t the kind of work that Jenna Baird did while with the Ministry of Labour. We met Jenna at the United Way Big Plane Pull – she wasn’t part of a pulling team when we interviewed her – she was on standby if a team was short one person. Each pulling team needed 15 members. Her chance to pull came at the very end of the contest – so there she was with her hands gripping a very thick rope and pulling really hard. It wasn’t hard enough to be in the top three but they did manage to cross the finish line. We are going to circle back and talk to Jenna again when her assignment is finished to learn what she will take away from the experience and what she learned while the proudly wore her red T shirt.
September 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
It happens – mischievous unknowns hack into service providers and every gets shut down. A note from one of the services we use reported:
September 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
The weather was perfect, the turnout was great and the mood of the close to 1000 people who gathered at the Hamilton International Airport to take part in the Big Plane Pull was upbeat.  The objective was for 15 people to pull this 200,000 pound UPS aircraft 50 feet in the shortest time possible. The best time this year was 20.31 seconds. The United Way Plane Pull raised over $171,000+, which has been an incredible start to the campaign kickoff. The banner with the campaign target was rolled out to make public the United Way Halton & Hamilton’s (HHUW) 2023-2024 campaign goal of $12,500,000 for this year. Fifty teams, with 15 members each pulled the 200,000 pound plane across the sun soaked tarmac. The best time was achieved by the Reliance Home Comfort team that did it in 20.31 seconds. There were two teams tied for second place.  Registration tables were well run – more than 1000 took part in the plane pull – fund raising event. The occasion was a family event with people streaming in and lining up at the Registration table. There was a kids play area that was a non-stop operation along with a Face Painting station HHUW President Brad Park said: ” This year’s goal presents an ambitious challenge to help transform the lives of the community. “Last year 143,562 families and individuals received support from United Way Halton & Hamilton. Energized by the strides made over the last year, the mission for this year’s campaign is to enrich the lives of an even larger number of individuals and families in Burlington, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Milton, and Oakville.”
September 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
United Way Halton & Hamilton has launched its 2023-24 fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $12.5 million to support the network of critical social services across the community.  The target for the 2023 campaign; $170,000 raised during the Big Pull This year’s goal presents an ambitious challenge to help transform the lives of the community. Last year 143,562 families and individuals received support from United Way Halton & Hamilton. Energized by the strides made over the last year, the mission for this year’s campaign is to enrich the lives of an even larger number of individuals and families in Burlington, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Milton, and Oakville. With a growing network of 106 community programs, United Way Halton & Hamilton aim to magnify their impact and bring about a profound transformation in the lives of the expanding community.  A community is about family and people. The United Way serves as a safety net for both. In Burlington, United Way Halton & Hamilton funds 46 programs that serve more than 17,340 people. “We’re coming out of the gate strong this year, and having witnessed the remarkable influence of a community united in supporting its most vulnerable, we’re deeply inspired. This ignites our commitment to enhancing program capacity, ensuring every individual in need can access essential resources without delay,” says Brad Park, President and CEO of United Way Halton & Hamilton. “We have encountered an array of challenges over the past few years, which have reshaped our lives in unexpected ways. Yet, amidst these trials, we’ve seen the incredible resilience that our community has when we stand shoulder-to-shoulder. As we approach the threshold of a pivotal year for Burlington, we’re committed to leading the way for positive change and resources to build a better future.” Local Love Community Match This year, United Way Halton & Hamilton introduced the Local Love Community Match. With every $4 donation, an additional $1 is added to the gift by a group of generous community members and local corporations. Thanks to this match, any gift to United Way holds even more power. This is not just giving, it’s multiplying impact – addressing local challenges, supporting families, and empowering individuals in Halton & Hamilton.
United Way Halton & Hamilton kicked off the $12.5 million campaign with its signature Plane Pull event, on September 16, 2023. Teams, consisting of 15 participants each, had one opportunity to pull a 200,000 pound plane fifty feet along the tarmac at the Hamilton International Airport, in the shortest amount of time. The goal for the event was to raise $100,000 to kick-start the campaign. Related news stories: United way gears up for the big push
September 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington is hosting it’s third annual Food for Feedback event today between noon and 4 p.m. at Central Park Bandshell (2299 New St.). Residents can come to enjoy a free meal in exchange for sharing their thoughts on City projects.
The free drop-in event features more than 28 booths and four food trucks. There is a special area called the ‘Kidz Zone’ sponsored by Canadian Tire where children can have fun while family members provide feedback on City projects. Feedback collected at the event will help the City continue to improve services and initiatives. If it rains, the event will move to the Burlington Senior’s Centre. This year, the City will be seeking feedback and sharing information on topics including: Anything missing? Notice that there is nothing on the Arts. The Brant Museum, the Performing Arts Centre and the Art Gallery – collectively these organizations cost the city in excess of $2 million and attract thousands as well as contributing to the quality of life. Will any of the Executive Directors be at a booth? (These are the most senior members of the Civic administration Key front line staff that can answer specific questions will be there. There will not be any external booths except in the sponsors area. City manager Tim Commisso might attend. The Mayor is going to be on hand. Councillors Galbraith, Nisan and Kearns will have booths. Councillors Stolte, Bentivegna and Sharman will be in attendance, but no booths. What is all this going to cost? The last such event came in at about $25K. The Communications people don’t yet have the final cost for this year. The information flow for this event is going to be from citizens to staff. They want to hear what you have to say – this is your opportunity to let them know what you will put up with in terms if a tax rate and what you want in the way of services. Some might want to set out what they think on a piece of paper and leave it at some of the booths. The event will not be burdened with the limitations of a delegation. You get to ask any question you want.  Should this be an annual event? Should there be such an event in each ward? In the past the events have had a bit of a festive air to them. Given good weather people are able to wander about, talk to neighbours and follow up on specific issues they might have. When city council was debating on how the Food for Feedback event was to be structured every member of Council wanted such an event in their ward. Several knew exactly where such an event could be held. This was seen by most members of Council is as the Mother of Photo Ops. And in Burlington, the photo op is the tool that the politically inclined find works best. Works for them – does it work for you?
September 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
Conservation Halton welcomed over 90 guests to the Mountsberg Conservation Area for Watershed Stewards Appreciation Day. The event is an occasion to recognize the outstanding efforts of local landowners in environmental stewardship and introduced the twelve recipients of the 2023 Watershed Stewardship Award. Included in the 12 are: Bill Grierson & Family, Sherman Sand & Gravel Ltd.,Jennifer & Tim Pahapill and Sarah Wakefield & Colin McMullan  This is what Watershed Stewards look like. Individually this group has made a difference. The President & CEO Conservation Halton is Hassaan Basit on the left hand side. This award is presented annually to individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to protecting natural features on private or public land. The 2023 winners included four landowners in Conservation Halton’s watershed, recognized in the categories of agriculture, business, urban, and countryside. Two categories were co-presented with the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System to celebrate projects in urban and countryside spaces that maintain ecological corridors for wildlife movement. “We are pleased to recognize the hard work and achievements of engaged landowners in our watershed,” said Hassaan Basit, President & CEO, Conservation Halton. “Their efforts in environmental restoration and climate change mitigation are inspiring, and they have a direct impact on the health and resilience of our watershed. We are grateful to each of this year’s winners—and to all past stewards—for their collaboration and commitment to protecting nature in the communities where they live and work.” Conservation Halton and Hamilton Conservation Authority have recognized more than 300 local landowners and their families since 1994 for exceptional stewardship of wildlife, meadows, streams, woodlands, wetlands, valley lands and the escarpment. Collectively, these landowners protect over 13,400 acres of land. Conservation Halton also offers a variety of financial support programs for landowners who are interested in leading stewardship projects on their property. Learn more about Conservation Halton’s Financial Assistance Programs here: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/financial-assistance-programs/ Conservation Halton is the community-based environmental agency that protects, restores, and manages the natural resources in its watershed. The organization has staff that includes ecologists, land use planners, engineers, foresters and educators, along with a network of volunteers, who are guided by a Board of Directors comprised of municipally elected and appointed citizens. Conservation Halton is recognized for its stewardship of creeks, forests and Niagara Escarpment lands through science-based programs and services.
September 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
Metroland Media Group, the Toronto Star’s sister company, has sought bankruptcy protection and will cease the print publication of its weekly community newspapers across Ontario, moving to an online-only model.  The POST has ceased putting out a print edition – no word yet on when their last edition will go to press. The move involves 605 layoffs, nearly two-thirds of the workforce, the company said in an announcement Friday morning. “Metroland has faced substantial declines in both print advertising and the flyer business over the past several years, to the point where the community newspaper business is no longer viable in printed form. We simply don’t have the financial resources required to fund large, sustained operating losses indefinitely,” states an FAQ prepared by the company. No termination or severance pay will be paid because “the Company does not have sufficient funds,” according to the FAQ. “Affected Employees will have the opportunity to file a claim in the course of the restructuring process for the amounts that they are owed by Metroland.” According to a breakdown of the jobs affected, 104 unionized employees, including 68 journalists have been laid off, with the rest coming from non-unionized job categories.
September 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
The federal Liberals met in London, Ontario for three days and came out with several bold statements. They said they are going to do something about food prices and have told the supermarkets that if prices are not lower by Thanksgiving – “watch for consequences”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau credited his Liberal MPs for the government’s decision to summon the heads of major grocery companies to Ottawa next week to discuss how they will “stabilize” food prices on the same day one of the major supermarkets reported a profit increase of 40%  No good news on those shelves. Supermarket corporate leaders are being summoned to Ottawa to “stabilize” food prices.as they rake in record profits. “Those profits should not be made on the backs of people who are struggling to feed their families,” said Trudeau.  Did Burlington MP Karina Gould speak up for her constituents during the Liberal retreat in London? House of Commons returns on September 18th Thanksgiving Day is October 9th this year. There might be deals on turkeys.
September 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
 Craig Kowalchuk who operated Emmas Back Porch – very successfully for years has a new brand name on his T shirt. Something might be up with Emmas – is it the Emmas Back Porch or perhaps the Emmas Kitchen that Craig Kowalchuk had on a T-shirt he was seen wearing or could it be a “New Emmas” that is being floated? The building on Old Lakeshore Road is still there – all gussied with fresh paint. The owners were once advertising the space for rent for private parties. From time to time we get reports of a lot of traffic in and out of the place – but nothing recently. People with an insurance background – lots of money in those pockets – are working at drumming up some interest. Let’s see what comes of it.
September 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON’
An update on the preparations for the March Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on the development application to add close to 100 homes to the golf course site.
If successful, such a resolution has the potential to halt the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. However, we cannot rely on this option’s success exclusively.
Each party has exchanged its witness list. Chantal Desereville of Weir Foulds (Legal Counsel) and Allan Ramsey (Land Use Planner) will represent MAD at the hearing. The key dates for the OLT process are as follows: October 13 – Meeting of party experts Political opposition to the development MAD initiatives OLT hearing. Mad’s participation at OLT – A Critical role Funding the efforts The projected cost of our participation at the OLT is $60,000. The majority of these costs will be related to our professional advisors, with the remainder to be spent on outreach and continued communication with our supporters. MAD has approximately $20,000 in reserve. Consequently, we need to raise $40,000. We believe this to be a realistic fundraising target. If we are unable to raise these funds, we will be unable to participate meaningfully at the OLT hearing. Ways to donate
September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
City Council has conditionally accepted a revised proposal related to a development application at 1600 Kerns Rd. to rezone the site from ‘Neighbourhood Commercial’ to ‘Mixed-Use’. This zoning continues to allow commercial uses on the property, while also adding residential units. The revised proposed redevelopment contemplates a four-storey retirement home of 115 units, with commercial uses at street level – the original proposal did not include commercial space. Staff note in their planning justification report that providing an option for seniors housing in the area provides a greater mix of housing types and can provide an option for residents to age in place.
• An increase in commercial area abutting Kerns Road and Four Seasons Drive from 278 m2 to 450 m2; This project was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) with a hearing date set for Oct. 2, 2023. There are still contested matters, such as setbacks from the creek and parts of the development still existing in the erosion hazard area. Expert evidence regarding the hazard will be provided by Conservation Halton and depending on how the OLT rules, may require further refinements to the project. Should the OLT prefer the technical evidence of Conservation Halton regarding erosion hazards, the City of Burlington would not support the approval of the revised development. We want to thank the many residents who provided their input into the 1600 Kerns Rd. project. It has contributed to a better proposal, including a more appropriate height for the area, larger setbacks, and additional commercial space. We have heard from many in the community about concerns related to a loss of the neighbourhood commercial feature with the proposed rezoning from commercial to mixed-use. Mixed-use allows both commercial and residential uses and provides more flexibility on the property. As a result of community input, 450 m2 in commercial uses are preserved as part of the mixed-use proposal. We also heard concerns from residents regarding the size of the building. It was reduced from 5-storeys to 4-storeys from the original proposal to adhere to our new Official Plan. The developer also accepted a request from the working group on this application to move the location of the building so the street corner would remain open. The neighbours immediately backing onto the project have withdrawn their appeal after changes satisfied their concerns. The OLT will still need to rule on the setbacks from the creek, so more changes may yet come on this project. Thank you once again to everyone who participated in reviewing this proposed development. We believe your concerns and your input have been reflected in the revised proposal. Marianne Meed Ward Kelvin Galbraith —
September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor’s Strut has become a topic for local conversation.  Mayor gets it all moving as she talks about her strut – to be seen live at the hospital fund raiser at the Art Gallery on Friday. Appearing on CHCH Morning Live the Mayor talked about her meeting with the Premier – we got her side of the story – how plans at the Bateman site were coming along, a development approved on the east side of Brant that met the kind of criteria the Mayor likes – 12 storeys – with a 26 story on the other side of the street. She also said that the 7.82% budget increase was not what she had in mind – that she would work with Council to come up with something lower than that. Refreshing news The big issue for many of those watching the TV broadcast was the Mayor’s Strut. She gave the viewing public a tease and a taste of what she can do. The Strut was to promote the Red Carpet Charity and Runway Show taking place at the Art Gallery on Friday – a fund raiser for the Joseph Brant Hospital. See what the Mayor can do when she wants to make a point. Scroll to minute 4:25
September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
Join us after hours for an epic night featuring rip-roaring party band, The 99s. Think candy coloured neon lights and throwback tunes that will have you singing until your throat is raw. Feeling Halloween-y? Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are a little on the pricey side: $55.66 Get your ticket before they sell out!
September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There has always been a concern with the thinking Mayor Marianne Meed Ward does when it comes to financial matters. Many people sense that she does not have a firm grasp of balance sheets and profit and loss statements.  Hydro reserves were raided to pay for Marian upgrades. There is a tendency to spend, a habit of raiding reserve funds to pay for projects she wants to go forward with. Frugal is not a word used by this Mayor. Now that she has Strong Mayor Powers the Mayor can get away with almost anything – given the size of the city council it will be hard to defeat anything she comes forward with.  There was nothing wrong with the idea of rainbow crosswalks. But did they all have to be done in the one year and then add rainbow benches as well? There are some who think Councillor Sharman will serve as a modifying influence – not something we want to depend on. Power is not equalizing; power corrupts; power reveals. The people of Burlington have seen what this Mayor can do when she gets the bit in her teeth. Will this be her finest hour? Stand By – this could be painful. Salt with Pepper is the musings, reflections and opinions of the publisher of the Burlington Gazette, an online newspaper that was formed in 2010 and is a member of the National Newsmedia Council.
September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
This is the process a city budget goes through each year.
It will be a different budget process this year. Why? There is now legislation which gives the Mayor the power to direct the Chief Financial Officer to produce a budget that is delivered to members of Council not later than October 30th.
Then what? The schedule as set out in the Strong Mayor legislation.
Some staff members are already having difficulty with the process – it will be awkward, bumpy – but eventually there will be a budget. A remark by the Mayor during a Standing Committee meeting left a glimmer of hope. She told her colleagues that she was prepared to hear whatever council might have in mind in the way of a cap on just how high the budget increase could go. Related editorial opinion: Nothing frugal about this mayor
September 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
Have you ever wondered why your money won’t just go as far as it did before the pandemic? We get told it’s due to massive, unforeseen events that are out of control of every day people: the war in Ukraine, COVID-19, Brexit; the list could go on and on. But once these large disruptions in the global order of things have occurred, how do the shockwaves propagate out through the rest of society?  The cost of living is hitting everyone – solutions are not clear yet. The truth is that each and every one of us, to a tiny, but not vanishingly small degree, are playing a part in this. Don’t mistake this analysis for an attempt to blame the victim, or to say that you should be doing more to support the economy; this is not what’s being said here at all. Rather, we talking about the small shifts in behaviour consumers are making as a result of the cost of living crisis, and how these seemingly small acts can have a profound affect on the wider economy. Learning from a trip to the cinema Let’s consider, for a moment, the prospect of asking your boss for a raise. Imagine you work at a cinema, you want your wages to go up to cover the increased cost of food and fuel. This is a perfectly reasonable thing to want, especially in the present situation, but your boss still declines your request. She tells you that her business is struggling because of more and people staying at home — they simply have less money to spend on leisure activities like sitting in front of the big screen for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.  Cutting screening subscriptions is a choice many are making. She can’t afford to give you a pay rise until business picks up again, but business is unlikely to pick up unless people have more money to spend. Do you see how this quickly becomes a vicious circle? And that’s before we’ve even broached the fact that many people are reducing the number of streaming subscriptions they have, let alone considering spending precious disposable income on a 2-hour trip to the local cinema. But the cinema is an outdated form of entertainment, you say. Think again, it goes far deeper than that… Understanding the true cost of lunch out in town As a whole, we’re spending less on food on days out with the family, as well as on evening meals on the weekends to enjoy a break from the kids. Again, in times where money in the household budget is constrained and wages drop in real terms, this is a perfectly prudent thing for everyone to do. The problem is it doesn’t help the cafes, bars and restaurants who have to pay the staff whose household bills and living expenses continue to rise. Taking a packed lunch and enjoying a picnic, rather than stopping in at your favorite cafe, may feel like a smart thing to do because it saves you money in the immediate future. But what about the knock-on impact to the rest of the economy? If more and more people start doing it, there’ll be less work for the catering and hospitality sectors, which means less money for the people who rely on them for their livelihood.  Soaring food prices are hitting everyone. But my eating habits don’t really have any impact, you say. How about another key area many of us are cutting back on? Seeing the impact of the staycation Short weekends away nearby rather than lengthy foreign holidays are becoming more and more common during the cost of living crisis, and again, this is perfectly understandable. The problem is that while it keeps money in your pocket so you can cover your urgent expenses and outgoings, it will hit the tourist industry hard. At the heart of it we’re not really talking about the abstract idea of an ‘industry’ making less money, we’re considering how consumer spending shifts result in less money to pay staff. Wages stay low, fewer people purchase products and services, running costs increase and the vicious cycle continues. Final Thoughts  A summer picnic is a lot less than a familty dinner in a restaurant. Many of us are turning to more affordable, cost-effective ways to enjoy our free time. YouTube is a free alternative to Disney+ and Paramount, picnics in the park are kinder to the budget than a meal out, and things like free casino games or free online bingo are becoming increasingly popular ways to play instead of playing for real money. While this helps us stretch our household budget further that week, the impact on the economy is far wider and longer lasting. This shouldn’t be pure doom and gloom though: these types of patterns in the economy are always cyclical. Opinion may be split on when the upturn will begin, but history shows it always does. Be patient, prudent and kind and we will all get there.
September 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
Will it be semi-detached house? Maybe duplexes?  Albert Facenda – on a roll; chomping at the bit, looking for a way to get zoning changes in place. Triplexes don’t appear to be popular. Take those three forms of housing and then add the letters MZO – Ministerial Zoning Order. That’s when the province tells a municipality what it has to do. Sometime in the next few weeks – maybe the next few days, Burlington’s MPP Natalie Pierre will be getting a visit from one of the smaller developers – the guys who do small one off project – and taking through a situation that some believe has been a breach of responsibility on the part of the city when it comes to permitting zoning is low density parts of the city. Albert Facenda has been itching to get at this one for more than seven years. He delegated at council earlier this week – feels Chair Paul Sharman kept trying to shut him down explaining that what Albert wanted to talk about was not on the agenda. That has never bothered Albert in the past. Going forward – this should by fun. Stand By
September 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON
The Boy Scout movement isn’t what it used to be
Today they would be called King’s Scouts and they aren’t what The 11th Burlington Scout troop is no longer active but in its day it was very active. There was some land donated to the Scouts and they carved a camp out of the wilderness just outside. Kevin Jackson, one of five Cam Jackson brothers, reached out to us to advise that Paul Barbour is arranging a small reunion at Camp Speyside on Saturday September 23. Anyone who was a member of the 11th Burlington scout troop is invited. You can bring along your kids, wives, parents. The only condition is no alcohol and no smoking. No doubt everyone has forgotten how to get there, so Paul is going to show us the way. Be at the Pineland Public School parking lot at 10 am on September 23. Bring a lawn chair if you wish. If you prefer to drive direct to the camp, contact Paul and he can send you a map or give you the Finlay’s address to plug into your GPS. If you have questions you can contact Paul at 905 639 3501 or email him at paul@barbourfinancial.com We will be meeting the Finlays, sharing stories of Mr. Evans and Bill Orchard and walking through our past. Afterwards we can go for lunch at a nearby bar/restaurant in Acton. It should be a fun day. Please let Paul know if you are planning to come so we know who to expect at Pineland Public School.
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The City is actively participating in matters before the OLT; additional reporting to Council on litigative matters is anticipated before the next CMC.
“Long-time Philanthropic Circle supporters approached United Way Halton & Hamilton this spring to build a Community Match for our 2023 Annual Campaign,” said Park. “Thanks to their generous investment, along with other supportive local philanthropic individuals and organizations, this will be a milestone campaign, where every contribution amplifies positive change that will foster a better life for everyone, locally. This match has been built by the community, for the community. With this support, I’m confident we’ll achieve our fundraising goal of $12.5 million,” says Park.
“Our community has rallied in remarkable ways during the past few years and we will continue driving that momentum forward,” says campaign chair Matt Wickham. “Our collective work, in ensuring people have access to the help they deserve, is critical to building a thriving community. This year’s Local Love Community Match provides an incredible way to amplify the impact of your contribution to United Way Halton & Hamilton. Whether you’ve been a long-time supporter or are considering your first gift, now is the time to help create lasting change.”
City staff, Mayor Meed Ward and members of Council will be there to listen to resident feedback.
• Climate resiliency
• Recreation
On Tuesday, September 26 at 9:30am, Burlington city council will consider a resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to declare a provincial interest in preserving Millcroft’s greenspace.
The OLT hearing’s confirmed parties are Millcroft Against Bad Development, City of Burlington, Region of Halton, Halton Conservation Authority, Millcroft Greenspace Alliance, and Millcroft Greens.
The recent changes to the proposal take into account concerns raised by the community, staff and council and include:
Rock out at the library! We’re bringing back Library After Dark, with a touch of spooky this year!
There was a time when a lot of boys were Scouts. Those who became what were then called Queen’s Scouts were seen is as a cut above the crowd.
