Modern Mississauga Magazine - Autumn 2016

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ARTS Museums of Mississauga Mississauga Arts Council Artist Profile: Marie Payne The Royal Winter Fair The Haunted Cherry Hill House technology Is the future wireless? iOS 10 Features travel Charlevoix, QC One Tank Trips: Hamilton, Halton, Brant transportation 2016 Nissan Murano 2017 Hyundai Elantra FEATURES Autumn in & around our city Canadian Library Month MONEY Modern Startup: Alternate lenders Modern Entrepreneur: Jessica Spiteri LIFESTYLE Streetsville Christmas Market Renovations to boost your home’s value Pumpkin spice up your life Everyday fitness A charitable haunted house The new Paul Coffey Park food & drink 4 delicious autumn recipes Restaurant profile: Shore Grill & Grotto Restaurant Guide

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Editors' Letter Welcome to the Autumn issue of your city’s premier magazine!

There are so many ways to enjoy the season, from experiencing the beautiful fall colours to participating in local library programs, plus much more.

In this issue, we profile local champion of the arts Marie Payne and modern entrepreneur Jessica Spiteri, two hard working, successful Mississauga women that we’re quite proud of. We also head west on the 403 for a “One Tank Trip” to the Hamilton-Halton-Brant region;

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we learn more about the latest technology trends; and we examine the new Nissan Murano and Hyundai Elantra.

If you’re thinking about renovations, our expert Marko Furlani shares six ways to increase the value of your house, and our Food & Drink section has plenty of seasonal recipes to get you into the autumn spirit.

We also delve into the world of alternative lenders in our ongoing Modern Startup series; we learn more about the inaugural Streetsville Christmas Market; and our fitness expert, Alicia Jones, shares two small changes that yield big results if you’re too tired to exercise.

For a lighthearted take on the season, John

Lewis tells us how to have fun in autumn with a witty and entertaining article.

Finally, as it’s small business month in October, we encourage you to support small businesses the same way you’ve supported us here at Modern Mississauga.

Yes, we’ve said it many times before and we’ll continue to say it - thank you to the valued readers and our partners as we continuously move forward in serving our unique, growing and exciting City of Mississauga.

Bil & Jay

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MISSISSAUGA ARTS COUNCIL Mississauga shines when its artists shine. -Bonnie Crombie

Mississauga’s Mayor Bonnie Crombie will take on the acting role of a lifetime - or at least a weekend - on Saturday October 29, when Crombie will play a key role in a mock mystery performed during the Mississauga Arts Council’s Magical Masquerade Ball.

The Mayor will share time with some of Mississauga’s creative leaders, barely recognizable behind ornate masks at this upcoming arts fundraiser in Clarkson. She hopes friends of the city’s arts communities in Mississauga will join her in solving the mystery, enjoying the musical performances, dining from delicious samples of world cuisines, and dancing!

Proceeds from the event, including its live and silent auctions, will go to further the arts development efforts of the Mississauga Arts Council, including support for creative young people seeking to prepare themselves for careers in any of the leading creative industries. Surprising to many, the creative

industries have quietly become the fastest growing sector of Ontario’s economy.

Fusing the themes of magic and mystery, guests can also dip into encounters with fortune tellers, mingle with magicians, swing to fantastic jazz and enjoy passionate opera. Memorable artifacts and unforgettable experiences are available from the array of live and silent auction prizes.

You are invited to make magic in style at The Magical Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 29 at the Lakeshore Convention Centre. Single tickets are $150 each, or purchase a table of 10 for $1200. Call MAC at 905-615-4278 or purchase them online at www.mississaugaartscouncil.com.

MUSEUMS OF MISSISSAUGA SPECIAL TOURS

Walk Back in Time: Halloween Tour of Spring Creek Cemetery Oct. 15th | 7pm | Springcreek Cemetary Learn about the lives, deaths and tombstone traditions of early residents of Clarkson as we explore Springcreek cemetery. - Free

From Parlor to Grave: 1884 Oct. 23rd | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Benares Historical House A Victorian Funeral re-enactment and graveyard procession.

Meet at Benares Historic House. Youth led program. Calling all zombies, wear your black and dark purple. - Free

Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future – Exploring Cultural Stories of Mississauga’s Silent City Oct. 22 | 1 pm–2:30 pm | Streetsville Cemetery Led by Urban Planner Nicole Hanson, this tour focuses on the growing importance of forming diverse and accessible spaces for death and memorialization within Mississauga. - Free

Tales from the Crypt: Songs Full of Horror Oct. 30th | 12pm-4pm | Benares Historical House Songs and Crafts for the whole Family. Costumes and Halloween fun.

General Admission

Catherine’s Creed Nov. 12 & 13 | 10am, 1pm & 4pm | Bradley Museum Live History presents an interactive show that explores the Bradley Family in a new way. “Solve the Mystery that will set Catherine free.” $18.00 per person

SPECIAL EVENTS

1812 Militia Muster Oct. 22 | 12pm–4pm | Bradley Museum In partnership with Thompson’s Company comes experience life in an 1812 Militia camp. Experience live musket firing, military drills, historic food demos and games. - Free

Park Your Pumpkin Parade Nov. 1 | 6pm–8pm | Bradley Museum Stroll along the pumpkin lit pathways enjoying hot cider & music into the evening. A great way to recycle your carved creation. - Free Death Café at Benares Nov. 12 | 2pm–4pm | Benares Historic House At a Death Café, people drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death.

General Admission Call 905-615-4860 ext. 2110 for further details and registration. *Dates are subject to change. Please check online for the latest details. mississaugaculture.ca/museums Modern Mississauga | AUTUMN 2016

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Modern ARTIST:

Marie Payne

by jay kana | photo courtesy of marcie costello photography A tremendous enthusiast of the arts, Mississauga’s Marie Payne has been an artist since the early 1970s, using a loom to hone her craft of weaving.

A set of four brown placemats with lime green and gold stripes (the popular colours of the time) was her first creation and although they’re long gone, it’s still something she’s proud of, and so she should be.

She attended Humber North in the mid 1970s to further her knowledge and studied under Susan Gear, an artist Marie has tremendous respect for. The evolution saw Marie begin to attend numerous art shows, selling her weaving and woven goods within various communities, learning what does and doesn’t work in a successful show along the way.

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decades, that she delved into the world of organizing art shows.

When you have as much experience as Marie does, you’re able to successfully execute productive art exhibits consistently.

The renowned Port Credit Art Tour, which happens every October since 2010, was the first show she put on, in partnership with Sue Riley, who is a mosaic artist that she met by chance. The first five years consisted of only crafts and craftwork and took place in the studios of each of the artists. With each passing year, its popularity and attendance grew and now entering year seven, Marie is very proud of everyone who’s participated and is humble (how Canadian, eh?) in taking credit for this creation. Giving artists a chance to expand their audience, regardless of how seasoned, is part of what drives and motivates her. In 2017, she’ll streamline this tour under her “Arts on the Credit” umbrella, which you’ll learn more about below.

Her other big project is the Arts on the Credit show, an indoor, high end art show, which was lacking in Mississauga and recently completed its fifth year this spring. There were a respectable 30 artists over the first three years and now, the show has grown to include 42 artists! There’s even an emerging artist selected to receive a complimentary booth.

After being on the other end of the table, Marie wants to create an environment where artists can thrive and be connected with the public and has successfully done so. Looking forward, June of 2017 will see an expansion of the brand via a jewelry show to be called “Arts on the Credit – The Jewels.”

When I asked her if she thought her efforts would end up being so successful, she graciously responded, “I had no idea we’d be this successful. The only concept we had was to do one year. We really had no long range plans…when we reached the five-year mark, I realized that this was something really, really good that of course benefited artists and we’ve seen constant growth every year.” The most rewarding part for her: “Seeing the artists excelling. We want to do more getting the word out and with these various avenues, this allows for that.”

She still weaves, although not as often as she likes, and took a course this summer in “weaving with wire” to expand her repertoire.

Her message to up and coming artists: “Just do it, find the best instructors, network, join groups, immerse yourself in what you love and show up.”

For all that she’s done for local artists, there’s definitely more ahead. A true pillar of the art community, Marie’s selfless actions and determination to help others is clearly illustrated through her community-centric shows. Mississauga is privileged to have her as an advocate for the arts and as a mentor to other artists.

By attending one of her three yearly events, you just may see the world’s next influential artist.

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6 THINGS TO DO AT

WINTER FAIR

by ashley mcguire

1. The Royal Chef Challenge Competition Saturday, November 12, 1 p.m.

This year The Royal was back on the road for the 4th annual Egg Farmers of Ontario Road to The Royal Chef Challenge. Six events across Ontario served as venues to qualify a local restaurant chef to participate in the semi-final rounds to be held at The Royal.

2. Royal Wine Competition – Judging takes place Saturday, September 24th Winning wines will be served at dining venues at The Royal and featured at various events during the 10-day run.

3. Horse Show – North America’s #1 indoor equestrian event happens every day. See Olympic caliber riders and horses compete at the highest level in show jumping, indoor eventing and dressage. Also features incredible equestrian inspired entertainment, including the Toyota Dealers Rodeo, the Canadian Cowgirls and the renowned Sylvia Zerbini with her magnificent Arabian Horses.

4. Canadian Craft Beer Awards – Friday, November 4 – 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

At the 2nd annual Canadian Craft Beer Awards you can sample a huge selection of unique beers and vote for your favourites. Tickets include admission to the Awards, admission to the Fair after 4pm, 5 sample tickets and a sample glass.

(19+ to attend) 5. Ontario Cider Awards – Thursday, November 10, 7 - 11 p.m.

Apples, pears, pomegranates and grapefruit are just a few of the ciders that will compete for your choice of fan favourite at the 2nd annual Ontario Cider Awards. Tickets include admission to the Awards, admission to the Fair after 4pm, 5 sample tickets and a sample glass. (19+ to attend) 6. Boots and Hearts – Saturday, November 12, 7 - 9 p.m.

Winner and finalists of the Emerging Artist Category declared in August at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival will perform at The Royal.

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GHOSTS OF MISSISsauGA's CHERRY HILL

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story & photos by ron duquette Paranormal activity? Belief in the supernatural or the existence of an afterworld? I must confess, I’m a skeptic. Although movies like “The Shining” and that 1999 low budget independent blockbuster “The Blair Witch Project” both scared the bejeezus out of me. But that’s Hollywood.

In real life, I’ve only had two experiences that might qualify as paranormal activity. “Cherry Hill” was one of them.

When Joseph Silverthorn, a United Empire Loyalist, built this palatial family home in 1822 at what is now Dundas & Cawthra Road, the area was nothing but rugged wilderness. He was one of the first residents of what is now Canada’s sixth largest city. Cherry Hill remains the oldest homestead in Peel County. Much has passed through the doors of this historic house including the mystery of the missing groom which was recorded in the media of the time. Joseph and wife Jane would have twelve children here, nine daughters and three sons. He called the home “Cherry Hill” for the cherry tree orchard he planted that stretched for a mile behind the house. The home was a colonial style, designed much like the New England homes where he had been born.

The S.O.P.S. (Southern Ontario Paranormal Society) have christened “Cherry Hill” as one of Canada’s top haunted landmarks, and for good reason.

The first-born Silverthorn son, George, and his bride Louise Leonard were married in the small (still-existing) Dixie Union Chapel across the street in June, 1852. The wedding party later gathered in the home to celebrate. While guests were enjoying a feast prepared in the enormous kitchen, a knock came to the front door and George was summoned

to talk with the unknown gentleman caller. He left to converse on the verandah. George and the caller were never seen again.

The woods were searched and a nearby swamp dragged but no trace of the missing groom was ever found. Was this unusual exit a case of “cold feet” or the beginning of a multitude of strange phenomenon that would become part of the lore of this magnificent home?

When I first became associated with the Cherry Hill House in the early ‘70s it was owned by local developer Bruce McLaughlin who I worked for at the time. The city was planning a road re-alignment at this very corner and the land had been expropriated for that purpose. The plans had the new road running right through the living room of Cherry Hill. Many local historians mourned the potential loss of the stately property and searched desperately without success for ways and means to save it. Bruce McLaughlin was quick to acknowledge the home’s importance and asked me to coordinate an assessment of the project. In July 1973, Cherry Hill was moved on a flatbed truck some 400 yards north of its original site to the corner of Silvercreek Blvd. and Lolita Gardens. This is when the “haunted” rumours began to surface. While under refurbishing, locals talked of seeing a young girl peering from the upstairs windows. Construction workers refused to work after dark after experiencing completed electrical work found un-done the next day, unexplained knocking sounds, and tools being moved. An overnight security guard was chased from the property by an apparent apparition in the early hours of the morning, dressed in a white cape and riding a palomino.

He refused to return to the project.

The rumour mill caught the attention of the media. Local reporter, the late Ron Lenyk, working for the Mississauga News at the time, came to me with an interesting proposition: “Why don’t we hold a séance and see if these reports might have any truth to them,” he explained. Thinking that the project could use some positive publicity, I agreed. Arrangements were hastily made - a professional medium was selected along with three other participants, one being a young female reporter, and myself as an observer. It was agreed that I would sit away from the small table located in the centre of the large upper room of the home and observe the process. It was a cool early fall evening when we assembled at midnight. The room was in total darkness save for three candles and a tray of biscuits in the centre of the table. The medium explained the process, asked that they all hold hands, close their eyes and through her psychic abilities summoned any descendants of the Silverthorn family to commune and move amongst them. Then, total silence. You could hear the candles flicker.

Thirty minutes into the trance-like proceedings passed. Footsteps could be heard on the stairs leading up to the room, but no one appeared at the doorway. Again, silence, until another fifteen minutes went by when the young female reporter began to perspire heavily.

She then started moaning and shaking at which time the medium asked that she communicate with the others. What happened next was as bizarre as it gets. Still panting, this petite young woman began to speak in the heavy, deep brogue dialect of a Scottish male soldier who claimed to have been injured fighting in the Boer War and was seeking medical attention. He declared his name was Hamish MacKenzie. Sensing losing control and a potentially dangerous outcome, the medium then curtailed the séance by breaking the circle of hands, extinguished the candles and ended the session.

The reporter had no recollection of the incident and I was told later spent the next few days in bed with severe headaches. Who was this mysterious soldier? Research later never uncovered any relationship with the family and this historic conflict.

After the refurbishing had been completed, “Cherry Hill” opened as a fine dining restaurant with an Irish pub located in the basement.

Throughout the years, the owners and wait staff would often talk of a paranormal presence including lights dimming and getting brighter; tables and glasses tipping over; doors opening and closing; wisps of air passing by unexpectedly; and equipment being placed in a location only to be moved when you turned around. It became an accepted fact that the home was indeed haunted and that they and the spirits could live and work in total harmony...thank you!

In preparation for this article, I talked to Penny McCabe, who just recently opened “Penny’s Favorites” in Cherry Hill, a unique dining experience where you select your menu items and reserve your seating prior to arriving. Asked if she has enjoyed the ghost experience, she commented: “they don’t seem to like my choice in music. Every once in a while, the player shuts off until I select something different. A few times, lights that I know I turned off have suddenly been turned on. Nothing much else yet. I’m looking forward to more unusual activity,” she claims.

Back to my original question…Who are these ghosts of Cherry Hill?

I’m betting on George Silverthorn’s bride, Louise Leonard. She’s remained all these years searching for that S.O.B. who mysteriously disappeared on her wedding day. Being an adventurous thinker, I’m surmising that George headed to parts unknown with his lover (the mysterious male caller) and both lived happily ever after.

Until my next paranormal experience...

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The world isn’t ready for APPLE's

wireless future

by bil kanawati

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On September 7th, Apple introduced the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and with that introduction they announced a host of new features: improved cameras, water resistance, stereo speakers, longer battery life, better displays, and much more. Amid the raft of upgrades was a curious omission - the headphone jack.

“It makes no sense to tether ourselves with cables to our mobile devices,”

said Phil Schiller, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Apple, during the keynote presentation. “We believe in a wireless future,” added Jony Ive, Apple’s Chief Design Officer, in a video showcasing Apple’s new Bluetooth headphones, dubbed AirPods.

Apple has a history of pushing the envelope when it comes to abandoning technologies they consider obsolete in favour of emerging ones. As the late Steve Jobs recounted in a 2010 interview with Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal, they were the first to move to 3.5” floppy drives from 5.25” ones; they were one of the first to get rid of floppy disks altogether (along with serial and parallel ports) in favour of USB with the iMac; and they were one of the first to get rid of optical (CD/DVD) drives on laptops with the MacBook Air. Most recently, they shipped an entirely new MacBook with just a single USB port of the brand new Type C variety, incompatible with regular USB cables without an adapter. As with the headphone jack on the iPhone 7, Apple's justification was, again, a push towards our inevitable wireless future.

There's no doubt that wireless is the direction we're headed for all our devices the question is, are we there yet? Let's take a look at some real world scenarios.

I live on the cutting edge of technology.

I’ve had Bluetooth headphones and speakers for years, so I didn’t care about the lack of a headphone jack initially. Then I remembered my (relatively new) Honda Civic. When a friend or family member gets into my car and wants to play their music, I pass them the Aux cord and they plug it into their headphone jack. I can’t do that with an iPhone 7. "No problem," you think. "This car has Bluetooth.

They can just connect to that!" Except for one problem – you can’t add a Bluetooth device while the car is moving, even as a passenger.

Let’s say I pull over and start the onerous Bluetooth pairing process, which involves some sort of dark magic and typing '0000' at just the right time. Finally, the phone is connected, and I start driving while my friend puts on some choice tunes. After a few minutes, my phone rings. I hit the handsfree

button to answer it, but nothing happens.

Oh, wait, that's right - only one phone can be paired with this Honda Civic at a time, and since my friend’s phone is paired, my phone is disconnected. Welcome to the future!

"But that's not Apple's fault," you say.

"That's Honda's fault for their poor Bluetooth implementation." Sure, maybe it is Honda's fault, but the last time I checked, Apple hasn’t made a car (yet), so until they do, an iPhone with a headphone jack works better and more seamlessly out in the real world than one without. But we're not just talking about headphone jacks here - like I said before, Apple's trying to push for a wireless future with all its products, including the aforementioned new MacBook. Let's look at another situation where that works super well, this time leaving out the Honda Civics and using only Apple devices.

When the latest MacBook was introduced, Phil Schiller again extolled the virtues of wireless. According to Schiller,

"The only intelligent vision for the future of the notebook is one without wires, where you don't have to plug up cables to connect to things."

a cable, with an arrow pointing to an iTunes logo. That’s right – the only way to get my phone working after the wireless update broke it was to plug it into my computer and restore it from iTunes. But what if my “computer” was an iPad Pro, which Apple’s latest ads are aggressively marketing as a laptop replacement? Even worse, what if it was the iPad Pro that I was trying to update, and that ended up bricking itself?

No wireless magic could save me from a trip to the Apple Store and a long wait to have someone use a cable to time travel my broken technology back from the wireless future and into the very wired (but working) present.

Technology doesn’t advance on its own.

It moves forward only because people push it forward, and sometimes the transition phase can be painful and difficult. Apple’s products are marvels of technology that provide us with a glimpse of what the future looks like, but unfortunately, we have to live in the present – a present where wireless connectivity isn’t the panacea Apple claims it to be.

My sister has the latest MacBook, as well as an iPhone. When she wanted to move her music from iTunes to her iPhone, she couldn't figure out how, because you can't plug the iPhone into the MacBook's lone USB-C port without an adapter. This should be easy, since Apple allows you to sync iOS devices over Wi-Fi, right? Except there's just one small problem - to enable Wi-Fi sync, you need to plug the iPhone into your computer and then choose "Sync with this device over Wi-Fi" in iTunes. Cool “future of the notebook,” Phil. That “without wires” thing seems to be really working out for everyone who now has to buy extra wires just to be able to plug two Apple devices together.

Speaking of wires and plugging in Apple devices, here’s another real-world story.

I updated my iPhone to iOS 10 the minute it was released (wirelessly, of course – I’m all about the future). Too bad there was a bug with the update, and my phone quickly became a very expensive paperweight, displaying nothing but an image of – you guessed it – Modern Mississauga | AUTUMN 2016

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6 big changes in iOS 10 Another year, another iOS update for our iPhones and iPads. iOS 10 brings with it a huge number of changes – some good, some frustrating – and it’s hard to choose just a few to highlight.

Here are what we consider to be the six biggest ones.

1. Object recognition in Photos

The Photos app has gotten some serious smarts behind the scenes.

It not only recognizes faces (which it did in a limited fashion before), but it also recognizes animals, objects, and scenes. Open Photos, click the magnifying glass, and try searching for things like “concerts,” “cat,” or “guitar.” You’ll be amazed at what you can find!

2. New iMessage features

iMessage has been completely overhauled. You can now add stickers, use apps right from within Messages, send drawings/scribbles, and add delightful effects to your messages like lasers, balloons, and confetti. Describing all the features would take an entire article on its own, but to get you started, here’s how to add a little flair to your iMessages: type your message, then hold down on the send arrow for a list of screen and bubble effects.

3. Delete pre-loaded apps

This one is pretty self-explanatory – you can now delete the built-in apps that you don’t want instead of stuffing them all in a folder.

That’s right, Stocks app – we’re looking squarely at you.

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4. Changes to Control Centre

Control Centre, better known as the “swipe from the bottom to get to the flashlight” section, has been rejiggered a little bit.

Audio playback controls have moved to their own separate screen – swipe up to get to Control Centre, then left to get to the playback controls – and there’s a third screen (swipe left again) dedicated solely to home automation.

5. More Siri integration

Siri can actually hook into a lot of third party apps now, which means you can say things like “Send a WhatsApp message to Jay that I’m running late” or “Get me an Uber,” and Siri will work with those apps to do what you want. You can choose which apps Siri has access to under Settings » Siri » App Support.

6. Huge lock screen changes

The lock screen is completely revamped. Gone is slide-to-unlock (much to the dismay of many) – swiping left now takes you to the camera, while swiping right sends you to the widget screen.

You can now interact with notifications directly from the lock screen, and on iPhone 6S or higher, all you need to do is raise the phone to wake the screen. PRO TIP: Slide to unlock is gone forever, but if you really hate the new click-to-unlock home button thing on the lock screen, you can change it to the old “Rest Finger to Open” behaviour by going to Settings » General » Accessibility » Home Button.

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Charlevoix,

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Photo credits (from left to right): Jay Kana, Alain Blanchette, Bertrand Lemeunier

Bookended by the stunning St. Lawrence River and the majestic Laurentian Mountains is where you’ll find one of the hidden gems of “La Bell Province” - the Charlevoix region.

A brief 80 minute flight from YYZ to Quebec City’s airport, YQB, then a less than two-hour drive will bring you into a region that’s enveloped in small-town charm, breathtaking natural beauty, fantastic food offerings, and plenty to see and do.

I spent three delightful days in Charlevoix as September gave way to October and nearly filled my smartphone with pictures, many of which will end up being screensavers.

It’s an ideal getaway for couples, family and friends as this charming small town has big time attractions.

WHAT TO DO To reach the summit of a mountain in BaieSaint-Paul, the fine folks at Héli-Charlevoix offer the most exhilarating mode of transportation.

As the helicopter takes you up, up and away at 200 km/h, you’ll see a different perspective of Charlevoix before you’re carefully dropped off at one of the highest points in the region.

This was one of the top 10 travel experiences I’ve ever had. The views from the top are simply blissful, and the intentional nose-dive during the return trip put an exclamation mark on an already stunning excursion.

The majestic Train de Charlevoix is similar to our Credit Valley Explorer, where riding the

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rails becomes a relaxing, scenic excursion covering nearly 130 km of gorgeous views from Quebec City to Malbaie. The train will take you through seven seaside and cliffside towns and villages through a traditional method of transportation, all while inviting you to view otherwise inaccessible sites.

The Laiterie Charlevoix Cheese Economuseum, founded nearly 70 years ago, is still owned by the Labbé family. Incorporating many facets of sustainable development, they offer nearly a dozen cheeses and have a museum upstairs consisting of tens of thousands of pieces of historic dairy culture!

Champignons Charlevoix boasts over a decade of careful production and are masters of the oyster mushroom. Take a tour and see the various stages of growth of this unique-tasting mushroom.

Of the many things we can use tomatoes for, I certainly didn’t think that wine would be one of them. The world’s first aperitif tomato wine can be found in Charlevoix at the Domaine de la Vallée du Bras. Named Omerto, this four-generation old recipe uses heirloom tomatoes and is a wonderful pairing for both preparing and enjoying meals.

Our nation’s largest natural emu farm, Centre de l’émeu de Charlevoix, offers a glimpse into their life cycle, a variety of hydrating and anti-inflammatory emu oil, as well as offering gourmet emu meats (which go well with the aforementioned wine, cheese and mushrooms).

WHERE TO STAY On the shores of the St. Lawrence river is where you’ll find the beautiful Auberge des 3 Canards. Each of the 49 rooms features a private balcony and a picturesque view of the river, along with a cozy, small town feel.

The rustic décor throughout the three floors augment the inn’s atmosphere perfectly and the team will ensure your visit exceeds expectations. Bask in the glow of the fireplace in the main sitting room or head outdoors and enjoy the half a million square feet of the on-site gardens. The dining options are also delightful as we’ll explore in the “where to eat” section.

If your taste is more modern, Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix can be found in central Baie-Saint-Paul. Combining an urban and country feel, the premises consist of four buildings, stunning rooms, a plethora of standard amenities, access to the aforementioned Train de Charlevoix, a public market, and much more. While it seems that it’s constantly bustling with activity, you can move at your own pace and be happy while you chose from a variety of local activities.

Food-wise, we’ll get into their offerings next.

WHERE TO EAT Let’s start with Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix, where you’ll find a beautiful, upscale dining room in their Les Labours dining room, which features an open concept kitchen and terrific food offerings. The breakfast

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buffet is reason enough to dine there, let alone the great looking and tasting dinners!

The Auberge des 3 Canards was perhaps my favourite place to dine.

Improving their craft for over 50 years, the culinary team here, led by Chef Mario Chabot, features such mouthwatering items as a veal medallion, AAA beef tenderloin and my favourite, the sesame crusted tuna. Truly a wonderful dining choice while visiting Charlevoix. A plus is that they support local farmers!

Maison du Bootlegger, located in La Malbaie, experienced its own version of prohibition that mirrored that of our southern neighbours, but this speakeasy managed to elude the church’s order of being a sansalcohol establishment. Impressively, the entire “mansard-style” structure is hand-hewn and the numerous secret rooms and passageways are wonderfully navigated via a thorough tour. Food-wise, this steakhouse serves up wonderful meals, complete with their signature “Backfire” sauce, all grilled on a maple charcoal pit (how Canadian, eh?) with Hickory Chips for added flavor. The food alone is worth going for; the entire experience is astounding!

A wonderful lunch option comes through Mouton Noir Resto, specializing in French cuisine. Choose from steak, seafood and vegetarian options, all of which taste delicious and are plated beautifully. Finish off your meal with either their famous carrot cake or perfectly textured and fired crème brulee. If the weather cooperates, the best seats are outdoors with the Riviere du Gouffre beside you.

A true all-season destination, Charlevoix also offers a casino, many exciting events throughout the year breathtaking scenery though their vast, countryside and small town charm. The region is bathed in history and impressively was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989. For those of you who, like me, love to drive, Road 362 - known as the St. Lawrence Route - is thought of as one of the most scenic roads in Canada and has many national parks. Whether you’re looking for a weekend away or several days, the charm of Charlevoix will absolutely draw you into its combination of fun, food, activities and beauty. When you go, use the hashtag #moncharlevoix on Instagram and your picture will instantly upload to their website!

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We’re truly fortunate to call Mississauga home for many reasons, one of which is that we’re central to a plethora of wonderful attractions within a 300 km radius. Between Kingston, London, Collingwood, Upstate New York and oh-so many in between, there’s no shortage of exciting day/weekend trips available to us. Autumn is one of the best times to put on your favourite sweater, make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte, get in the car and enjoy the colours and attractions that are within a few hours’ driving distance. Of course, bring your camera and smartphone charger as photo ops are plentiful.

Take a short jaunt westbound on the QEW with a full tank of gas and you’ll find yourself in the Hamilton, Halton, Brant (HHB) region, or what they call “The Heart of Ontario.”

I’ve easily driven over 20,000 km worth in this beautiful region since March of 1994 (when I got my driver’s licence) and between the arts and culture, rich heritage, parks, dining, lodging, and so much more, there’s always something to engage with.

THE COLOURFUL OUTDOORS

The HHB region is a collection of thousands of postcard pictures waiting to be taken that’d fill your Instagram accounts for months on end.

One option is strolling through Royal Botanical Gardens, featuring nearly 30 km of walking trails, over 20 lookouts and 21 stream crossings.

The popular Bruce Trail in its nearly 900 km of glory has several access points throughout Hamilton and Halton conservation areas for those who want to experience Canada’s oldest and longest trail.

No outdoor excursion to HHB is complete without a visit to some of the over 100 waterfalls that are brought to life by the vibrant autumn leaves.

There are plenty of conservation areas that allow you to stretch your legs from the Dundas Valley to Terra Cotta to Crawford lake and many others. These outdoor oases are great for a picnic lunch, photography and a leisurely stroll.

If you’re partial to being on the water, the Grand River is ideal for canoeing, kayaking or rafting to get a different vantage point of the region’s natural beauty. The “Voyage

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the Heart of Ontario Into Paradise” is one of my all-time favourite day trips that takes you along the Grand River.

ADORE THE ARTS

If you’ve an appreciation for the arts, HHB’s autumn events are definitely worth checking out. From the Art Gallery of Hamilton to the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts to Brantford Arts Block, there’s often something exciting happening.

On a smaller scale, Dundas has a few quaint shops worth visiting, including The Feathering Quilt Shop and The Carnegie Gallery.

Music lovers will truly enjoy what HHB has to offer, with Hamilton’s music scene really picking up steam over recent years churning out successful artists. Hess Village is a must-visit for those who enjoy live bands or dancing the night away with a solid DJ via the 15 bars and restaurants conveniently concentrated at King St. W and Queen St. N.

FOOD & DRINK

With so many great community pockets within HHB, the food scene is exciting and has something for nearly every taste.

One of the more popular fine dining options is Quatrefoil, in Dundas. This gem has been named one of the top 10 new restaurants in Canada by enRoute magazine and Toronto Life.

The Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here! featured the Burger Barn

in Oshweken, which is one of my favourite burger joints along with Hungry Hollow up in Georgetown. For a contemporary dining experience, Ivy Bar & Kitchen in Burlington is a great destination, as are the several eatery options at the growing-in-popularity Locke Street Shops district in Hamilton.

Lake Road Restaurant in Hamilton serves up delicious Mediterranean meals that combine old and new world flavours, and the Earth to Table Bread Bar specializes in bridging the gap between producers and diners.

Additionally, there are several wonderful shops where you can buy and stock up on food items during your visit, including The Horn of Plenty, Springridge Farm, The Udder Way Artisan Cheese Company and the tea haven known as The Peddlar.

There are bakeries, cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and pretty much one of nearly every type of dining option available! We could easily fill several pages with all the tasty dining options but we’d rather you head out to HHB and discover a few for yourself.

If you’re interested in the craft beer world, there are six options where you’ll find well-made beer within exciting communities. Orange Snail in Milton, Cameron’s in Oakville, Nickel Brook in Burlington, Shawn & Ed’s in Dundas, Collective Arts in Hamilton, and Bell City in Brantford round out the lineup.

For more information, head to theheartofontario.com for a wealth of information on the region. Head over to ourtruenature.ca for suggestions to plan your outdoor visit.

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With a plethora of choices for the ever picky Canadian consumer, laying claim to “The Fastest Growing Automotive Brand in Canada” are some serious fighting words put forth by Nissan. The third generation Murano successfully launched for the 2015 model year and with the 2016 model consisting of the same ingredients, this five-seater midsize-SUV combines beautiful looks, smart technology and when dressed up, flirts with those in the luxury market.

My neighbours picked one up recently (and absolutely love it!) and Shaun Kazemi from Woodchester Nissan says customers are drawn to its “sleek body shape, ample power and comfortable interior.”

From a distance, the Murano has beautiful design lines that are sleek and graceful. You’ll have to wear a monocle to find a 90 degree

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angle in the new design but there are a few of them. The “floating roofline” presents a sleek design that separates it from much of its boxier competition, and it’s bookended

by Nissan’s “boomerang” inspired lights which give it an athletic and attractive look.

It’s surprisingly easy to climb in and out of and I find it to be one of the best looking SUVs on the market.

From the beautiful eight-inch infotainment screen as the jewel of the centre console, the theme of fluid lines continues throughout the interior. If you’re piloting the new Murano, you’ll notice that everything is laid out easily within reach. After less than an hour behind the wheel, I knew exactly where everything was and how to appreciatively interact with the vehicle safely and smartly. The cabin boasts a clean and modern design, is well

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laid out and full of creature comforts for the driver.

There’s a wealth of available safety features including Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, the popular Blind Spot Warning (although I still think that your eyes and sense of awareness are the best safety feature but still, this is a great augmentation), Intelligent Cruise Control, and the “10 out of 10 on the cool factor” 360 degree Around View Monitor.

I’m happy to say that the Murano received a “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the good folks at the IIHS. Good looking and chock full of safety. Well done! J.D. Power ranked it as “Most Dependable Midsize SUV in the U.S.” for the second year in a row.

The seven-inch color monitor on the dashboard is bookended by two large gauges

Nissan’s midsize SUV combines beauty & brains and offers the driver plenty of info to keep the Murano rolling safely and full of information. Nissan’s NASA inspired and available heated and cooled front “zero gravity” seats are incredibly comfortable and rival those of the luxury market.

Running off up to 72L of regular gas, cargo space with the rear seats up comes in at 880L and 1,840L with the rear seats folded, which is plenty of space for a camping excursion, road trip or whatever goodies urban life throws at you. Yes, even Ikea trips are favourable in the Murano.

Motion wise, all Muranos get their gusto courtesy of the wildly popular 3.5-litre V6 motor giving you 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft. of torque beneath your right foot. Even with the ‘love it or hate it” CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), the “get up and go” factor is responsive for a vehicle of this size. The steering, handling and overall ride quality feels comfortable, even though it has a higher center of gravity. It’s not quite as sporty as the Maxima - there’s no reason to take the Murano to the track and throttle it beyond belief - but in city and rural environments, the Murano performs exceptionally well. Oh, and the standard 18” wheels don’t hurt the cause either and on the top-tier Platinum trim, you get massive 20-inch wheels.

Fuel ratings for the All Wheel Drive models come in at 8.3 highway and 11.2 city for L/100 km.

My Platinum All Wheel Drive tester came with a dual panel moonroof (only the front half tilts and retracts) and it’s a great way to let tons of natural light engulf the beautiful cabin.

Feel like channelling your inner steering wheel drummer?

The available 11-speaker Bose audio system with dual subwoofers will make give you the “I’m a rock star” feeling immediately. May as well start creating a new playlist on your favourite mp3 player for any time you spend driving the Murano. Even passengers can be “glove box drummers!”

Starting at close to $30,000 for the base “S” trim and climbing into the mid-$40K range via the Platinum trim and the option sheet full of check marks, Nissan’s mid-sized SUV has the beauty, brains and brawn to be a highly competitive player in this market. Whether you’re hauling 60 boxes of magazines, heading out for a road trip with friends, or taking the family out for an adventure, the Murano has all of your bases covered.

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2017 HYUNDAI

The Elantra elegantly evolves within the compact segment The first car I purchased was a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT, which lasted a solid three years until it hit a deer on the Victoria Day weekend of 2005 in Scotrun, PA. Aside from the master cylinder having to be replaced three times, my first venture into automotive independence that I financed was wonderful. My girlfriend, Laura, drives a 2013 Elantra GT as well (it’s like we were meant to be) and absolutely loves it. It looks great, has plenty of space for all of her equine-related stuff and it replaced a 2011 Elantra sedan, so the italicized H folks have got her hook, line and sinker for loyalty.

I’ve watched the Elantra brand grow, even though I migrated to the Mazda 3 universe from 2005 until 2014 (when I flipped my 2010 Mazda 3 GT for a wicked-good 2004 top-trim manual Accord) and there have been some great steps forward (and some lateral moves). Overall, Hyundai’s work on the compact car segment has been well-received, and by simply seeing the high volume of new-ish Elantras on the road today, the driving public agrees.

For 2017, most won’t notice a huge difference from the outgoing model, but there are smoother lines, its overall length is up by 20mm, with width and height up by 5mm, and LED lights bookending the vehicle. There’s a definite distinction between it and the mid-sized Sonata, but at first glance, the Elantra gives

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off a “bigger than it seems” appearance. Hyundai Canada states: “a full underbody cover, an aerodynamic rear bumper bottom spoiler and rear deck lid designed with an expanded trunk edge contribute to an ultra-efficient 0.27 coefficient of drag, better than the Nissan Leaf.” Pretty impressive, methinks. Basically, Hyundai has played it safe with the exterior redesign with the “if it ain’t broke…” mentality.

And that’s something I’m fully in support of.

Beneath the hood, the new Elantra has a single engine offering, which is a new (“Nu” as they brand it) 2.0L four-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft. of torque through a six-speed automatic transmission. The base L trim is the only one to offer a six-speed DIY gearbox. A carryover “Eco, Normal, Sport” drive mode select still gives you options depending on your driving habits and conditions. Hyundai consolidated its two previous engine choices into this one, and fuel economy rates at 8.3 city, 6.4 highway and 7.4 combined for L/100km, which is respectable in this class.

As always, real world driving conditions will illustrate fluctuations after filling up with 53L of regular gas.

The drive itself is safe and predictable, which isn’t a bad thing.

Acceleration is a smooth with adequate power for its class but you’ll definitely hear it, despite the strong efforts to quiet the cabin (which we’ll get into soon). Steer the Elantra through relatively conservative routes and you’ll be rewarded handsomely. If you’re

looking for tight cornering and superb handling, well, let’s just say that the Elantra engineers know to play to their design-based strengths and good looks. Not a shot at all.

Rather, the Elantra has plenty of other great features to brag about other than the handling.

About that interior…

The 2017 Elantra’s interior is comfortable and easy to navigate, with familiarity coming from the outgoing model. As I’ve driven Laura’s car numerous times, I had a slight advantage regarding where things were and how easy it was to find and operate them. The Limited and Ultimate trims see an eight-inch touchscreen while the middle GL and GLS come with a seven-inch touchscreen.

Personally, I’d do away with the seven-inch as there’s such a small difference. Heated front seats are standard, heated steering wheel comes on the GL and higher, and heated rear seats are in the GLS and higher. Bluetooth is available on all but the base L trim and if I had a say, I’d make it available trim-wide.

There’s plenty of storage space with cubbies and compartments, along with 407L of trunk

space. The seating is very comfortable and the overall interior boasts an upscale feel for a compact car. My tester was decked out in leather, which definitely helped. Even without the leather, the interior is inviting, and Hyundai has done well with offering the driver an easy to operate interior.

There is Android Auto support, but sadly, no Apple CarPlay - a curious oversight considering the US models support both.

Perhaps it’ll be included in an upcoming model or available as an update down the road.

According to Hyundai, “The 2017 Elantra’s rigid chassis is now reinforced with 53 percent Advanced High-Strength Steel (up from 21 percent). This increased utilization results in a 29.5 percent improvement in torsional rigidity, which helps make fundamental improvements in vehicle ride and handling, quietness, and durability.” The short version is it’s stronger and quieter, which are two huge benefits.

There’s a full suite of advanced safety features (adaptive cruise, lane keeping/ departing, forward collision warning, etc.) on the Ultimate trim while a backup camera

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With the base L in a manual gearbox starting at only $15,999 and the Ultimate coming in at $28,799 and six trims to choose from, there’s plenty of choice available for those wanting an Elantra. I had a great week of mixed driving and definitely noticed an improvement from Laura’s car to a degree (hers is the hatch while my tester was a sedan…no new hatch this year, folks).

Hyundai’s played to their strengths well by offering a modern design, stellar interior and lots of available bells and whistles.

As I keep mentioning, Hyundai has built some great cars over the past few years that look great, drive well and are relatively affordable and the 2017 Elantra continues that trend. Keep an eye out for them over the next few months as they’re near the top for best-selling compact car in Canada.

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Autumn is truly a beautiful time of year in Mississauga, where the vibrant colours are on display throughout the city. We see warm days and cool nights, leaves changing from green to red, orange, and yellow, and there’s so much going on in every corner. Whether you drive or walk through our city, support local businesses, or appreciate the natural beauty Mississauga offers, there are many ways to enjoy what we have to offer.

We’ve put together a few ways to make the most of autumn, and we encourage you to check with your local Ward Councilor to see what’s happening in your neighbourhood this season. And of course, do check out different events throughout Mississauga, from Port Credit to Streetsville, Meadowvale to City Centre, Erin Mills to Cooksville, and all points in between.

Go for a drive

For a shorter drive within the city, driving along Mississauga road starting at Lakeshore until Eglinton is a wonderful way to enjoy the colours. Driving along Lakeshore from Dixie to Winston Churchill is also picture-worthy.

One of our favourite driving routes (we’ve done it over 1,000 times!) starts at Mississauga Road and Lakeshore but this time, you’ll take it all the way north ending up in beautiful Belfountain.

Follow the twists and turns along Forks of the Credit scenic road as you load up on smartphone pictures. This area is revered by many as one of the best scenic driving routes in Ontario!

Heading west along Derry past the 407 brings you into Milton/ Halton where the grid system of “lines” and “side roads” have exquisite imagery to offer.

Around the bend where the 403 turns into the QEW, will lead you into wine country, where Sixteen Road from end to end is absolutely stunning. And of course, the areas around Lakeshore Road and Lakeside Drive balance the autumn leaves with lovely Lake Ontario.

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Warm up around town Go for a walk through our vast network of parks & trails As the cooler, crisp temperatures bring out our favourite autumn sweaters, scarves, jeans and leggings, head over to one of our many coffee shops, cafes and indie restaurants.

If you want to grab your favourite seasonal drink before you head out on a drive or walk, there are many options, including Studio 89, Archtop Café and The Apricot Tree Cafe to warm up to.

Food wise, Mississauga is constantly expanding its already delicious food scene and with something for everyone throughout the city, including fantastic options such as Shore Grill and Grotto, Mondello Ristorante, Marco Polo, The Wilcox Gastropub, Browns Socialhouse, Peter’s on Eglinton and plethora of others. Consider taking your order “to go” and eating at one of our nearly 500 parks and 34 picnic areas on milder days and enjoy the outdoors.

You can also visit your favourite grocery store and fire up the BBQ, have some friends and family over, and take the DIY route.

Winter’s not here yet!

Speaking of parks, there’s nothing quite like strolling through our city and enjoying the vibrant autumn foliage. Growing up in Streetsville, the Rivergrove Trail is a personal favourite as the Credit River is so close, as is the widely popular and picturesque Culham trail.

Being fortunate to live in a city with a waterfront, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail is a wonderful place to appreciate the colours. In the equally beautiful north end of the city, Lake Wabukayne and Lake Aquitaine are two prime areas to visit for appreciate the lavish autumn scenery.

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Libraries in Mississauga:

Canadian Library Month October is Canadian Library Month, and we here at Modern Mississauga want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about the valuable role libraries play in our communities.

Let's start with some statistics courtesy of Karen Flores, Senior Communications Advisor for the City of Mississauga. Did you know that the Mississauga Library System is one of the largest in Canada with more than 300,000 registered users? In 2015, the Library welcomed 4.75 million visitors and circulated approximately 6.4 million items. Since 2014, more than 415,535 eBooks and Audiobooks have been downloaded. The Library collection consists of 1.3 million items across 18 branches conveniently located throughout Mississauga, including the recently reopened Meadowvale branch. But beyond the facts and figures, what role do libraries play in our lives? What programs do they offer?

What can the library provide beyond books? Read on to find out.

3D Printing

3D printing is exactly what it sounds like - instead of printing text and pictures on paper, you can "print" actual, real objects, kind of like the replicator from Star Trek. We covered 3D printing extensively in our first issue (still available online!) and we encourage you to check out that article for examples and a detailed overview. Printers are available any time the library is open and the cost for a print is $1.00 for set up and an additional $0.05 per minute. Average print jobs run about 45 minutes, costing between $2.00 and $4.00.

In order to print your own design, you have to take a free 30-minute certification class. The following Mississauga libraries offer 3D printing: Burnhamthorpe, Central, Malton, and Erin Meadows.

Handicraft

Various Mississauga libraries offer Handicraft programs. After recently being expanded, you now have the option of knitting, needlework, and sewing by hand or by machine. The following Mississauga libraries offer a variety of these programs: Clarkson, Cooksville, and Erin Meadows.

Programs for Teens

Libraries across Mississauga have various programs for teens to come and enjoy. These programs include the following: CD & DVD upclycling, Self-esteem up, stress down (workshop), University & You, English Conversation Club for Youth, Teen book club, and TAG (Teen Advisory Group). The teen programs mentioned are available at the following Mississauga libraries: Central, Clarkson, Mississauga Valley, and Woodlands library.

Robotics

Robotics is a creative and collaborative 21st century craft.

It exercises problem solving abilities, and working with robotics helps to build a huge range of skills, including coding, which experts say is the key literacy for our time. Maker Mississauga builds robots from Lego Mindstorm Ev3 Kits, making robotics fun and accessible.

Visit Lakeview, Malton, or Sheridan branches to take part in this exciting activity.

Building

This program consists of constructing electrical projects that turn fans, light up, ring bells, and power different moving parts.

Many cool and creative projects make up this program including reinventing old games and building new DIY versions, creating dough creatures with eyes that light up, and busting up old toys to create strange new versions. The library’s building programs are a great way for builders to come out, have fun, and share ideas with other builders. The following branches offer Maker Mississauga Building programs: Burnhamthorpe, Malton, Central library (children’s department), Meadowvale, Mississauga Valley, Churchill Meadows, Clarkson, Sheridan, Cooksville, South Common, Erin Meadows, Streetsville, and Lorne Park.

Programs for Adults

The Mississauga Library System has a wealth of programs for adults under several categories, including Computers and Technology, Career & Business, Health & Wellness, and more. Meadowvale library offers eLibrary basics, where you’ll be able to discover how to access eMagazines, audioBooks, & eBooks. Central library offers a career and business program where the library staff will highlight key resources to be used in a job hunt or company research. Churchill Meadows library has an adult colouring program for health and wellness, to promote relaxation and stress-reduction. Supplies are provided, or you can bring your own colored pencils, crayons and markers or your own colouring project to work on. There are so many other programs that we could never cover them all, so please check with your local branch for more information.

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Digital Filmmaking

The program teaches many different techniques, including how to create stop motion animated movies, green screening, and exploring digital photography and video-making. The program will supply all the equipment needed, and it’s a creative way to learn something new while also collaborating with others. Check with your local branch to see where and when these programs are offered.

Coding

Coding is said to be one of the most important skills of the digital age, and Maker Mississauga offers coding programs for adults, teens and children. By exploring fun introductions to coding concepts, you’ll be able to learn the basics of building a website and find new ways to express yourself online. Programs rotate throughout the various branches, so check with yours to find out what's available.

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The importance of electrical safety can be shocking.

Electricity is crucial to our modern lives. It makes us more comfortable and our everyday lives become more convenient. But it’s important to remember that electricity can be very dangerous. Be sure to think ‘Safety First’ when working near electrical equipment. For tips on how to remain safe when working on your outdoor projects, please visit www.enersource.com.

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Think ‘Safety First’ When Working Outdoors As the leaves begin to change colour and fall to the ground, outdoor activities shift from summer lawn maintenance to autumn yard cleaning.

Uprooting gardens, raking leaves and pruning trees can involve digging and using ladders or tools near power lines and other electrical equipment. Before beginning any project, it is important to be aware of the potential electrical dangers that exist on your property.

Last spring, we promoted ‘Dig Safe Month’ and ‘Powerline Safety Week’. Both of these campaigns reminded everyone about the importance of safety around electrical equipment. Regardless of the weather outside, this attention to electrical safety is always important. We ask everyone to review the lessons taught in the spring and apply them throughout the year.

• When contacting Ontario One Call, provide your location, project scope and expected timelines.

Once you have the information needed, carefully follow the instructions provided and dig safely to avoid personal injury or damage to underground equipment.

Powerline Safety Contact with overhead electrical equipment can also have serious consequences, including personal injury, the chance of creating a safety risk for others, and the loss of essential services.

It is also important to remember that you don’t need to come into contact with a powerline directly to cause serious injury. Electricity can jump or ‘arc’ through the air to an object you’re touching and cause a severe shock.

When working around electrical equipment, there are safety steps that everyone should obey: • If working outside, look up and locate powerlines in the vicinity.

Keep your body, ladders and tools at least three meters away from powerlines.

• Always carry ladders horizontally to ensure they don’t touch any overhead electrical equipment.

• If you see a fallen powerline, stay back 10 metres or 33 feet (the length of a school bus), and call 9-1-1 and Enersource immediately.

Taking a few extra steps to ensure your project is performed safely can prevent serious injury. Please remember to always think “Safety First” before you begin any outdoor project.

Digging Safety Contact with or damage to underground services can have serious consequences, including personal injury, the chance of creating a safety risk for others, and the loss of essential services.

When digging is required, customers and contractors are reminded to follow some simple steps in advance of any work: • Wait! Ontario One Call will notify the utilities with underground equipment in your area. If there are any buried cables or wires on your property, they will be clearly marked for you.

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MODERN STARTUP: by bil kanawati Easy access to capital is one of the most critical resources an entrepreneur can have.

Whether you're looking to spend on tools to help your business grow, consolidate some higher-interest debts, or invest in certification and training that will help take your business to the next level, you're going to need money.

Your typical options are to look for investors, borrow from friends and family, or go to a traditional bank for a loan or line of credit. But it's 2016, and there are other options available that might be a better fit for the fast-paced digital world that modern entrepreneurs live in - options like the relatively recent but growing world of online alternative lenders.

When we hear the words "alternative lenders," most of us think of loan sharks and sketchy ads targeted at people who have bad credit or are otherwise unable to deal with a traditional bank, and the idea of getting a huge loan entirely online has some people understandably skeptical. Since this field is fairly new, there isn't a ton of information out there, so I decided to get hands-on with my research: I signed up for accounts with three of the most well-known online lenders - Grow, Borrowell, and Mogo - and actually went through the entire process of getting a loan from one of them.

Before I go through the process from start to finish, here's a little background. I first heard of Grow under their previous name, Grouplend, when I was looking to take a 12-week programming course. Since these types of courses don't qualify for government student loans, Grow was listed as a "financing partner." Borrowell came up when I was doing research on Grow and online lenders in general. I had only heard of Mogo recently, even though they're one of the oldest players in this space, after

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reading about PostMedia (owners of the National Post and other publications) partnering with Mogo earlier this year to provide at least $50 million in media promotion.

All three companies position their value around two primary factors. The first is speed. They use phrases like "money by the next business day," applications that take as little as "1 minute" and an "instant...obligationfree quote" that doesn't affect your credit score.

This brings us to the second value proposition some type of credit monitoring.

Both Borrowell and Mogo offer a "free credit score," which Borrowell updates quarterly and Mogo updates monthly. Grow is a bit less direct, offering a service called RateTracker, which "monitors your personal credit metrics" and gives you an interest rate updated monthly (the idea being that if the interest rate goes up or down, your creditworthiness is going in the same direction). I signed up for all three, along with a separate credit monitoring service directly with Equifax, listed as the credit score provider for both Borrowell and Mogo. My scores with Borrowell and Mogo were identical, but my score pulled directly from Equifax was about 50 points lower, so these aren’t necessarily apples to apples comparisons. All three scores were in the “Excellent� range.

Grow advertises interest rates between

4.8% and 18.99% APR, with no additional fees.

Borrowell lists their rates as "starting from 5.6% APR" but doesn't list an upper limit, and also charges an "origination fee" between 1-5% - which, to be fair, they break out during the loan process and are very clear and transparent about. Both providers seem to be aiming for people with good credit.

By contrast, Mogo's interest rates range from 5.9% to an eye-watering 45.9%, while also providing services like pre-paid credit cards and short-term loans that are typically geared towards people rebuilding their credit.

After doing some asking around, I spoke with a person that went through personal

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bankruptcy who told me that Mogo had been aggressively marketing to him with several offers in the mail, even though he had never given them his information or signed up for any of their services. You can decide for yourself whether high-interest credit offers targeting people with a history of credit problems are a way of giving these people a second chance, or just preying on their vulnerabilities for profit, but it's certainly something that gave me pause when looking at Mogo vs. the others despite Mogo's slick presentation and millenial-friendly marketing.

I requested a no-obligation quote with all three. Grow offered the best rate, with Mogo

being about 0.3% higher and Borrowell nearly 2% higher (including origination fees) for the same loan amount and term. I decided to go forward with Grow based solely on the rate. Since everything seemed so simple and easy, I started my application late on a Thursday night. They did their best to assure me of how fast everything was going to be every step of the way, including an estimated time for each procedure - three minutes for a specific form, a couple of minutes to take a photo of myself for verification, et cetera - but with each additional step, I began to feel like this was not going to be as simple a process as was advertised. This wasn’t like signing up for a Facebook account - they requested detailed information, including copies of government-issued IDs and read-only access to my bank accounts. This is basically the same information a regular bank would ask for, but these lenders market themselves as different from traditional institutions and your expectations are set accordingly. The next morning I was contacted to set up a “quick verification phone call, no longer than 15 minutes” (again, offering a specific time estimate every step of the way). I set up my call for later that afternoon, where someone from Grow proceeded to ask extremely detailed questions about individual transactions from my bank accounts (remember, they require access to this information as part of the application

process). They asked questions about specific deposits, withdrawals, email money transfers, and payments to the CRA - questions that, again, any regular bank would probably ask if they were going to loan you money, but that nevertheless caught me a little off guard with how specific they were. As promised, the call took no more than 15 minutes, and my loan was approved later that day. By Monday, the money had been deposited in my account, fulfilling their claim of “money by the next business day.”

Overall, my experience was positive.

I went from applying for a loan in my pajamas on a Thursday night to having the money in my account on a Monday morning, with about an hour of total effort put into the process. However, all these companies would do better to manage expectations - the parts of my experience that were unexpected or felt a little off were only that way because of the fact that these alternative lenders do so much to market themselves as different from traditional banks. When the process begins to feel more bank-like, it seems like a disconnect between marketing and reality.

Financial technology is an area that’s constantly changing. At press time, Grow no longer appears to offer consumer products directly - they’ve pivoted into an enterprise fintech company, offering back-end services to credit unions and other financial institutions - while Mogo appears to be ramping up their consumer product offerings, and new players like Lendful are entering this increasingly competitive space. More companies trying new and innovative ideas will only lead to better offers for everyone, and perhaps the big banks might take notice and revamp their own products. For now, Canadian entrepreneurs have more ways to access capital than ever before, and that’s unequivocally a good thing for everyone.

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Jessica Spiteri by jay kana “Would you rather be pushed out of a plane or jump?”

My friend Lorraine Sommerfeld asked me that the other day when we were discussing entrepreneurship. How you answer is as good a definition as any.

Entrepreneurs are an interesting type. They have a different way of seeing the world, often wanting to break new ground and write their own rules. It doesn’t always work, but true entrepreneurs see failures merely as steps on the way to success. Hence Lorraine and her plane. She’s a jumper, as am I. Jessica Spiteri, proud co-owner since 2008 of one of the most popular and successful restaurants in Mississauga, Mondello Ristorante (who recently actually jumped out of a plane to skydive) lives by a simple mantra: "Treat others as you would like to be treated."

And it’s worked incredibly well for her.

Conceptualized over many years prior, Jessica, along with her business partner Chef Nico Iatomasi, officially opened the restaurant in 2008. This success story does come with its share of hardships, such as going up to three days without guests and standing in front of the restaurant on weekends to try and bring people through the doors. Yes, they made it work somehow, but like many startup businesses, surviving the early, lean days/months/years makes you stronger in the following years.

Realizing they had made a false start and needed to re-sharpen the proverbial knife, they started fresh again in 2011. That in itself is the sign of a great entrepreneur, when you can realize that it won’t always be successful your first time around.

Fresh off earning her commerce degree from the University of Toronto Mississauga campus and landing a full-time position at the renowned global accounting firm Ernst and Young (impressively, three of the “big four” accounting firms she applied to offered her a job), Jessica spent her nights at the restaurant and did double duty for over a year. Of her exhausting year, she says, “You have no idea what you’re capable of until you’re in the actual situation. It’s sink or swim. I surprised myself and it was an experience that I would absolutely not change.”

In November of 2012, Jessica made the challenging decision to resign from Ernst and Young and give everything to her dream of owning a restaurant. Doing both jobs simply wasn’t a sustainable option.

When asked why, she confidently and quickly replied, “I was having

so much fun at Mondello,” and said that she saw a greater short and long term opportunity to realize her dream.

The 16-20 hour days may scare others away, but Jessica knew it’s what she had to do in the early days to become successful. She lived on-site in the upstairs apartment allowing her to always be accessible for her team, and did a full renovation to remove what she describes laughingly as “pretty rustic” décor. Her business partner, Chef Nico, studied under a French Master Chef, is well trained in traditional Italian cooking, and combines classic, modern and creative ideas into the menu. With such a talent in the kitchen, it was reassuring knowing that she could focus fully on the guests and know that delicious, fresh food would always come out to them.

Learning to deal with a seasonal business presented its own set of new challenges for her as she had to prepare for leaner times, create realistic projections, and display responsible cash management as well as take care of staff by ensuring they would still receive shifts. In the “sink or swim” mentality, Jessica strategically and successfully made it through the first quarter of 2013. A contributing factor was that she believes in surrounding herself with remarkable staff and creating an atmosphere that retains them. As a result, many of her team has been with her for quite a while with no intention of leaving.

She proudly believes in her staff, their capabilities, and willingness to take direction from her to improve when necessary. They in turn listen and there’s full transparent communication between them.

She treats them very well and has full trust in them, citing “you get what you give” as her formula for fostering and maintaining a positive, energetic and motivated team.

Jessica strongly believes that to offer Mondello Ristorante’s signature “genuine hospitality,” it’s all about the total and consistent experience, whether you’re a first-time or hundredth-time guest. Her top-tier, well trained staff ensures this, even when she’s looking in from afar.

She especially likes hearing the veteran staff members provide ongoing training to the newer ones. It’s not easy for many entrepreneurs to loosen the proverbial reigns but it’s something Jessica is happy that she did as it offers further reassurance of how solid her team is.

Lately, she’s been doing an increasing amount of “looking in” as opposed to “being in.” She’d earned her CPA designation in 2010 and after spending over five years solidly immersed in building and

Her advice to others? It’s simply “no risk, no reward,” and “work hard, play hard.”

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maintaining the success and popularity of Mondello, Jessica chose to return to the accounting world via The MBS Financial Group. It offered her flexibility to still enjoy Mondello and enabled her to ease back into the accounting world. She says, “If you’re away from any skill for too long, you miss it and I wanted to rejuvenate that part of my life.” It took a few months to find her groove and the first few days were confidence bruising. Showing resilience, Jessica was diligent in her efforts and now spends close to 30 hours a week there. It wasn’t easy initially balancing her schedule but she’s found a way to make it work.

She’s learned to make time for herself and enjoy life to the fullest.

She’s gotten back into riding motorcycles, recently buying a new one this summer (the first place she rode it to was St. Joseph’s church), taking a couple of trips abroad, and spending more time with her

nephews, Tristan and Ethan Vince, along with the rest of her family.

She firmly says, “Never put money and success over the needs of your family or time spent with your family.”

Jessica also sits on the Board of Directors for the Streetsville BIA to keep informed on what's going on in her community and most importantly, she’s blessed to have had family, friends and mentors along the entire journey always offering support and inspiration.

She’s humble about the success of Mondello, chalking it up to “having a good reputation, people saying they enjoy coming here and it ultimately makes it worth it for us to do what we do.”

Living on the edge may be good for Aerosmith, but for the ambitious, driven and modern entrepreneur Jessica, taking that jump on her own terms may have been the best decision she’s ever made.

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Join the Streetsville BIA this holiday season as they deck the halls and host a brand new Christmas event on the Streetsville Village Square!

This year, the Streetsville BIA is kicking off their very first Christmas in the Village weekend event! The two-day festivities have something fun for everyone. From tempting treats to holiday eats, the Streetsville Village Square will be bustling with Christmas cheer all weekend long!

The festivities will begin on Saturday, November 26th with a cozy Christmas market throughout the afternoon and well into the evening. Visit the square to enjoy craft beer and wine, delicious local foods, and live bands, all while you peruse the selection of gifts and goodies on offer from local vendors whose wares promise you’ll be the envy of all gift-givers and holiday hosts this Christmas. The evening will culminate in the lighting of the 20-foot Christmas tree with a toast to the holiday season! Cue the lights!

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6 RENOVATIONS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOUSE by marko furlani Whether you’re looking to take advantage of the current red-hot real estate market or just trying to increase the equity in your home, here are six renovations that will help get you there without breaking the bank.

considering dimmers and separate controls will bring your home to the next level. While you’re at it, changing all the receptacles and switches to a ‘Decora’ or similar style will make your home look complete.

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Textured Ceilings

Energy efficiency is not the only benefit when installing new windows and doors.

This upgrade will also elevate the curb appeal and value of your home. Along with the roof, this is one of the items people look at when negotiating a purchase price.

Often overlooked, a smooth ceiling can be your secret weapon. Textured ceilings can look very dated and discoloured over time. Scraping off the stucco can be a very messy job, but it is well worth the effort. Nothing looks more elegant and appealing than a clean, smooth ceiling.

Pot Lights & Outlets

Pot lights can quickly brighten up a room and make it look much larger. Installing some in a well thought out manner,

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Baseboard & Trim

Replacing your floors can be a big undertaking and can get very costly. An easier way to give your floors a facelift is to replace the old original baseboard and door casings with a more modern or elegant style. This can elevate the look of any home and can give your old floors new life.

Adding Space

Taking down a non-loadbearing wall will definitely create an open concept, but this is not always an option. Finishing the basement - even just closing off the perimeter walls and ceiling with drywall and paint - will not only increase your living space but can add value to your home.

Kitchen Upgrades

No list would be complete without the kitchen. Though a full out renovation can be expensive and time consuming, there are simple solutions to this. Re-facing your cabinet with new doors and handles is a quick and easy way to upgrade your kitchen. So is changing the counter top for something new, maybe a quartz or solid material.

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Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is a thing that exists for two weeks until nobody cares about it anymore. So how do you get your fix?

Let's count the ways.

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte

The classic. The drink that started it all. The steamy libation that put pumpkins and spices on the map. One part latte, one part spice (I like oregano), one part pumpkin. Enjoy with a thick scarf, a degree in graphic design, and an insatiable urge to gentrify underprivileged neighbourhoods.

2. Pumpkin Spice Frosted Mini Wheats

Wheat, AKA "God's great mistake"—one of the foremost threats to a civilized, gluten-free society. Even in adorable miniature form it signifies destruction and despair. Maybe some pumpkin spice frosting will help? Probably not, but what you stuff in your mouth is your own gruesome business.

squash. This autumn, rediscover some of their greatest hits, from "2 Become 1 (Pumpkin) " to "Who Do You Think You Are (A Pumpkin?)".

8. Pumpkin Spice Lists

This is the time of year when every man, woman and chimpanzee with a blog publishes their own pumpkin spice list. Here's our authoritative list of the Top 5 Pumpkin Spice Lists of 2016.

1. Top 5 Pumpkin Spices 2. Grandma's Favourite Pumpkin Spice Recipes (Vol. 1) 3. 9 of the Spiciest Pumpkins 4. 6 Signs Pumpkin Spies Are Lurking in Your Patch Right Now 5. 7 Delicious Pumpkin Spice Products Craig Can't Stand Because He's a Heartless Monster Who Breaks Hearts Only Because He Has No Heart of His Own (lol jk Craig)

3. Pumpkin Spice Pumpkins

"The Original." A delicate blend of pumpkin rind, flesh and seeds.

Did you know you can even pick your own? Prime picking season is late October. Look for pumpkins that are firm, deep orange in colour, and easily accessible on your neighbour's front porch.

4. Pumpkin Spicy Sichuan Chicken

Hailing from the gastronomic utopia of Chengdu, China, this famous dish can be enjoyed by the richest of kings or the smelliest of unwashed peasants. And preparation couldn't be easier. Step 1: Buy spicy Sichuan chicken. Step 2: Serve inside a pumpkin. Bon appĂŠtit!

5. Pumpkin Spice Emotions

Close your eyes. What do you see? Darkness...emptiness...tiny specks of light. What could they be? They are your emotions. Embrace them. Become them. Let them take you to beautiful Belfountain, Ontario, less than an hour's drive from Mississauga. There, alone with your feelings and the world, you can mourn the inexorable passing of the seasons.

6. Pumpkin Spice Tears

Gather leaves of yellow, brown and rusty red. Ruminate on their beautiful decay, on the inevitable end of all life. Soon it will be winter.

Let the tears stream down your face and into your mouth. Let them pool upon your tongue. Taste cinnamon, clove and oregano; feel the bitter bite of a pumpkin who never knew what love could mean.

7. Pumpkin Spice Girls

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We want to lose weight, we want to feel healthy and we all know just how important a consistent fitness program is, but at the end of a long day we feel too exhausted to work out. We can’t motivate ourselves to get off the couch, and all we really want is an hour or two to enjoy some peace and quiet before tomorrow begins.

But when we choose relaxation over fitness, we blame ourselves for our inability to get up and get active.

We think our willpower is weak, that we’re too lazy to sustain a healthy fitness habit. Truthfully, it’s not our fault - the fitness industry is trying to get you motivated the wrong way. It follows fads and puts forth such restrictive rules for what “real” fitness should be that when we can’t achieve the newest standard, we avoid all fitness at all costs.

If we simply shift our mindset to understand the truth about fitness, then we may realize we’re much fitter than we originally believed. Let’s take a look at two simple ways of thinking that can change your life.

ANY MOVEMENT MATTERS

Your body has no idea whether you’ve stepped into a gym and joined a vigorous cardio class or whether you’ve just walked up a flight of stairs instead. We can get the same amazing health benefits exercise provides just by moving our bodies, including reducing our risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes, and even some forms of cancer, simply by accumulating everyday movements such as taking the stairs (maybe even multiple times on your lunch break), cleaning the kitchen (it may not be fun but we do it anyway), or walking the aisles in the grocery store.

In order to make sure you’re making enough movements, invest in a pedometer or similar fitness technology. Try to accumulate at least ten thousand steps. If you still can’t get over the need for a conventional fitness class, choose a weekend activity when you will have more energy to focus on fitness.

IF YOU LIE DOWN TO WORK OUT, IT’S STILL A WORKOUT

I often hear my weight loss clients say, “Alicia, I did a few crunches while lying down watching TV!” The pride and the excitement that they feel because they exercised even briefly energizes them and makes them feel one step closer to a stronger and healthier life. Truth be told, even I choose lie down workouts on days that I’m too tired to work out. Start slowly, one set of 15 crunches while watching TV, and add on an extra set each week. This small change is enough to make a real difference in how you feel.

The point of this article isn’t to give us permission to forgo fitness forever, but it’s to change the way we view physical

activity and start a much needed conversation around a simple idea: moving around is important! If we just made one small change every month that resulted in moving just a little bit more, soon we’d be living a healthier more energized life under our own terms, dictated by us. What’s one small change that you can commit to today?

Alicia Jones is a Mississauga and surrounding GTA fitness expert with over 10 years of experience. She is the founder of Destination Fit, a fitness company dedicated to helping people develop their unique healthy lifestyles. She is a fitness writer, a blogger at Alicia Jones Healthy Living and lead health and fitness expert for Modern Mississauga.

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A Haunted Halloween House That Helps by jay kana | Image courtesy of Linda Coburn

to be spooky and entertaining as opposed to creepy and chilling. Children and adults embrace its truly all-ages environment.

Going into his 24th year, Mississauga This labour of love has seen up to 300 cars businessman Todd Wirtz, owner of The Auto pass by daily in past years, and for 2016, Spa at Laird and Winston Churchill, will be his haunted house runs from October 7th spending over 100 hours transforming his to 31st between 7 and 10 pm, with hopes house into a Halloween spectacle to raise of building upon that figure. His 2016 goal money and non-perishable items for the is to collet at least 5,000 pounds of food Oakville Fair Share Foodbank. Wirtz also and more than $5,000 for the food bank. works closely with the folks at Eden Food our customers better, each and HG Visiting 111 Solingate Manor is a tradition for Change as well,Serving where he recently for numerous families, with new ones joining participated in and emceed their annual every year to experience the ghouls, goblins, “Riders Against Hunger” motorcycle ride. ghosts and grandeur. There’ll be coffee and Located at 111 Solingate Drive in Oakville food for adults on the 31st, along with plenty (Lakeshore and Third Line) is where you’ll of candy for the children. find Wirtz’s haunted house that’s designed

“It’s all about giving back to society and teaching children that Halloween is about both giving and receiving,” says Wirtz.

“I want to make a positive contribution and help others as much as possible and through this family-friendly attraction, I can do that and hopefully inspire others to also give back.”

We’ve driven by 111 Solingate in previous years and highly recommend you do every day a few times) with a fully the same (maybe charged smartphone or camera and car full of family and friends.

For more information and to donate, visit oakvillehauntedhouse.ca.

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Pby tylera hehn u l| C o f f e y D a y Image courtesy of Matt R. DaSilva

Like a clownfish in an anemone, the waving hands of children surround him. He’s calm, he smiles, he poses for selfie after selfie. The crowd disbands and he skates off on his own.

Each stride is effortless and precise. A pillar of sport in a quaint community now shines with the brilliance of a Hockey Hall of Fame name. Malton Arena and Wildwood Park are now both named after the great Paul Coffey.

“Paul is the greatest guy I’ve ever met. Paul is a better person than he is a hockey player,” said Joe Iannelli, a long-time friend of Coffey.

Iannelli gave the podium to Coffey who immediately and humbly addressed Iannelli with, “I said Joey, go up there and tell ‘em everything I’m not, and he did.”

Iannelli must have given a similarly ‘untruthful’ testimony during a Mississauga council meeting back on April 13, when the decision to rename Malton Arena and Wildwood Park was fully supported. Not only is the corner of Derry and Goreway going to be renamed, but also renovated with outside additions.

This entire project began with the ambitious idea of building a park outside of Malton arena, an initiative that started with Carolyn Parrish, Councillor of Ward 5. She was inspired by the Fairy-tale Castles in High Park and saw a similar vision for Malton. In fact, Councillor Parrish has raised $150,000 from the private sector to move the Fairy-tale Castles initiative forward, starting in 2017. The entire project has since grown into a full-blown revitalization of the nearly 50 year-old rink and surrounding area.

“I really want to thank Councillor Carolyn Parish who was the brainchild behind this event,” said Mayor Crombie.

The unveiling ceremony was much more than just announcements on a stage. The night kicked off with a free skate inside of the newly renovated and crystal clear ice surface of Paul Coffey Arena, where the Stanley Cup, Norris Trophy and Canada Cup champion skated a few laps. Eventually the masses emptied into the parking lot for complimentary hot dogs courtesy of Maple Lodge Farms, hamburgers courtesy of Longo’s and hot drinks from McDonalds. Also, two men with big Budweiser backpacks were handing out cans of the new Prohibition brew, a zero percent alcohol beer.

One gentleman from the crowd exclaimed, “It’s actually pretty good,” fresh off a sip of the black and white Bud. While food was being served and drinks were being poured, Hotel California was playing live on stage. That is, Torontonian band Hotel California was playing hits by The Eagles. Hotel California was the perfect contrast to Mike Bullard, who grabbed the mic with authority.

“It’s great to be here, and it’s great to see all these kids in the park! ‘Cause we all know that today’s kids are really fat and lazy and only play video games. You kids better all be here tomorrow!”

“Paul and I are good friends, but we haven’t seen each other since I bought a KIA four years

ago. He’s always hiding when I bring it in for service … every two weeks.”

“Paul and I were talkin’ in the arena and I said you know what Paul? It makes a lot of sense to me that they name this arena and this park after you, because you, Paul and this park, have so much in common. This park is really, really old and needs a facelift.”

Bullard eventually gave way to Kevin Lowe, Edmonton Oilers general manger and teammate of Coffey; Joe Iannelli; Bonnie Crombie; and finally Mr. Coffey. Paul spoke fondly of his young life in Malton. He shared stories of playing road hockey with Wayne Gretzky in the same parking lot everybody was standing in. Coffey had nothing but good things to say about Kevin Lowe, as a player years ago and as a GM now. Lastly, he named all the people in the crowd he was thankful for: family, friends, acquaintances, and even the local reliable car wash.

Bill Peeling Jr. has a long lineage of family living in Malton. Some trophies in the Paul Coffey Arena are named after his family. He attended the free skate and speeches with his two young children, able to skate but probably not old enough to remember the occasion.

Peeling Jr. says that the upgrades are long overdue, but they are welcomed and celebrated.

“I think it’s the best thing that could have possibly happened to the town. With Paul’s name on this, it just makes it even better,” said Peeling Jr.

Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish pose with Hall of Fame NHLer Paul Coffey during Paul Coffey Day in Malton.

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Slow cooker roasted whole chicken Ingredients SPICE RUB

• 3 tsp. sea salt • 1 tsp. black pepper • 2 tsp. smoked paprika • 1 tsp. onion powder • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 1 tsp. dried thyme • 1 tsp. dried parsley FOR THE SLOW COOKER

• 1 large onion, chopped • 4 to 5 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped • 4 celery stalks, roughly chopped • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1 lemon, cut into quarters • 4-5 lbs. whole roaster/ fryer chicken

Directions

1. Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Prep the vegetables and place inside the slow cooker (preferably a 6-quart oval cooker).

3. Remove chicken from packaging, rinse chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels.

4. Add smashed garlic cloves and quartered lemon inside the chicken.

5. Rub the outside of the chicken with spice rub.

6. Place chicken on top of the vegetables. Cover slow cooker and cook chicken on low for 4-8 hours. (When I used a 4 lbs. chicken, it took about 6 hours. The time will depend on the size of the chicken and your slow cooker) 7. Cook until the internal temperature of the leg is at 160 degrees F. 8. Remove chicken from slow cooker and allow to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before dividing into portions.

by marissa corrigan

TIP – If you want to crisp up the skin of the chicken, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place in an oven-proof glass or ceramic baking dish. Place chicken under broiler for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully.

Maple & Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Prep Time – 5 minutes | Cook Directions 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Celsius.

Time – 2 hours 2. Cut the butternut squash length-wise from top to bottom. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the center of This is probably the recipe that I get asked for most. It is the squash.

3. Place the squash in a casserole dish and ensure the side definitely my go-to potluck of the squash with the hole is facing up. Using a fork, poke a dish as it has been a hit at few holes to help the ingredients penetrate. every occasion. On top of 4. Spread the butter all over, including inside the hole. that, it’s quick, easy and because of its sweet flavour it 5. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly all over the squash, including inside the hole. is kid-friendly!

6. Drizzle the maple syrup evenly, including inside the hole.

7. Cover the dish with tin foil and place inside the oven. Let Ingredients cook for 2 hours, checking often (once you are able to poke • 1 butternut squash a hole straight through, remove the dish from the oven and • 1/4 cup butter uncover).

• 1/3 cup brown sugar 8. Using a large spoon, scoop the squash out of its shell and • 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup place in a serving bowl.

9. Scoop the excess liquid from the casserole dish and drizzle all over the squash.

10. Serve alongside your favourite main dish!

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by samantha briann

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte by laura qusen

Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk • 2 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin puree (add a third if you like it strong) • 2 cut tablespoons of sugar (more or less to taste) • 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice • 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract • 1/2 cup of espresso • 2 of your favourite coffee mugs (not an actual ingredient but very necessary) Directions

Combine all ingredients except for the espresso into a small saucepan and slowly bring to a boil while steadily

whisking the mixture. Don't crank up the heat or you'll burn the milk! If you're into a Burnt Pumpkin Spiced Latte, then that's a different story.

TIP – In a rush? Put your ingredients into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds.

Pour a 1/4 cup of espresso into each cup and then half of the above mixture into each.

Taking it from good to great

Top your delicious, homemade drink with some whipped cream and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice, put on your favourite autumn sweater and stroll through your favourite Mississauga park.

PRO TIP – Make your own pumpkin pie spice by combining the following ingredients: • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup ingredients

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by samantha briann & kris kowalczyk

• 1 whole organic chicken • 4 large carrots – chopped • 1 parsnip – chopped • 1 medium onion (spanish) – chopped • 2 tbsp. salt • 4 bouillon cubes (chicken) • 4 stalks of celery - chopped • 3 stalks of green onion – chopped • 6 springs of parsley - chopped • 1 package of thin rice noodles **Vegetable broth – if desired directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and add salt.

2. Cut the chicken up into large pieces and add to the pot of water.

3. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Let cook

for 30 minutes and frequently remove the foam that forms on top.

4. Remove the chicken from the water and strip off all meat.

Set aside.

5. Return stripped carcass (including skin and all leftovers) to water and add the onion, half of the carrots, the parsnip and the bouillon cubes.

6. As needed – add water (or vegetable broth) to replace evaporated liquid. Continue boiling for 45 minutes.

7. Using a fine strainer, remove chicken carcass and vegetables from broth.

8. Return broth to pot and add the remaining carrots and celery, then boil for an additional 20 minutes.

9. Add green onion, parsley and the chicken that was previously set aside. Continue to boil for an additional 10 minutes.

10. Prepare rice noodles following the instructions noted on the package, and set aside.

11. Pour broth over rice noodles and serve. The soup will be very hot – be careful!

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Modern Dining Shore Grill & Grotto

photos by brooke sharpe

Shore Grill and Grotto, a staple of the bustling food scene in Mississauga, offers a casually elegant dining experience in a sophisticated lounge-like setting or in their beautiful dining room. Their intimate atmosphere provides an unparalleled experience allowing you to enjoy an unconventional spin on delicious menu items such as their famous fajitas, stone fired pizza, generous pasta creations or indulging in some their signature seafood items. From a well-deserved date night to entertaining guests or a social night out paired with live music, Shore Grill and Grotto is a wonderful option to host you and yours.

Signature food items Their famous fajitas that are served on a cast-iron skillet, a wonderful offering of pastas, and their fantastic steak.

Signature drink Maureen, Cameron, and their terrific team have an array of affordable and accessible wine offerings, mainly from California and also from Europe and Ontario, through a great “by the glass” program. Their house red is a Negromaro and their house white is a Pinot Grigio, both Italian wines.

Three word description It’s a Shore thing. (we gave them four) Seating capacity Over 300 through four different areas: Lounge - 96 Dining Room - 118 Front Patio (seasonal) - 52 Back Patio (year-round) - 57 Type of food Their eclectic menu gives you just enough choice without being overwhelming. You can choose from fajitas, pastas, steak, and seafood, to pizzas and just enough in between to satisfy almost all tastes.

And yes, they have gluten-free options.

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Chef’s bio You’ve got to love it when the Chef at Shore wants to include everyone in this part of the profile. Their hardworking, dedicated and passionate team is comprised of a strong group of individuals who bring diverse talents to the table and have been part of the Shore family for many years.

Chef Sathees uses his talents and training in international cuisine to inspire his team and runs the kitchen with passion and dedication to produce top quality products in a very popular and renowned Mississauga restaurant.

What can customers expect?

Expectations are a tricky thing and Shore has learned that consistency is paramount.

The food is consistently fresh, delicious and highly spoken of; the service levels are always high and inviting and their nightly live music is one of the best attractions in the city.

As Maureen says, “you’re only as good as your last meal and impression,” which pushes her and the team to consistently exceed client expectations.

Price range Mid-range price coupled with excellent value.

Fun fact: All of their menu items end in “.71” to tie in cleverly with their street address.

Specials & Events Featuring some of the best live music in our city, Shore delivers and impressive line-up of live entertainment seven nights a week, with four-time Juno nominee Tom Barlow quarterbacking the best open jam night in the GTA on Monday nights. Truly an entertainment hotspot, check out their website for the weekly roster of live music.

Name origin Seeing as they’re on Lakeshore road and on the shores of Lake Ontario, the name picked itself. We’ve heard that owners Maureen and Cameron chimed in to confirm it.

Type of clientele They strive to reach a balance of all age groups but they find that it’s the 30+ crowd that tips the demographic scale. Shore is all about inclusion, however, so regardless of what you’re celebrating, your age, or if you’re simply popping by for a drink, you’re always welcome. They also have the private “Wave Room” upstairs, which caters to the corporate market and is a creative option for meetings and functions that’s been a strong alternative to traditional hotel facilities.

905-271-9777 | shoregrillandgrotto.ca 71 Lakeshore Road East

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Restaurant Guide

WHERE TO EAT IN MISSISSAUGA

Mississauga boasts a wide array of dining options to suit nearly any taste. Our Restaurant Guide features remarkable local restaurants that are ready to welcome you and provide a memorable dining experience.

BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE

Browns Socialhouse Erin Mills offers the upscale ambiance of a premium casual restaurant coupled with a delicious and creative menu that’s loaded with value. Perfect for late nights, date nights, or any occasion, this is the place to grab amazing food with a West Coast style menu.

Browns is more than a restaurant; it’s the place to be welcomed, remembered and indulged, with a standard for service and food that will leave you feeling exceptional and satisfied, every single time.

2525 Hampshire Gate Unit 2B 905.829.2727 brownssocialhouse.com/erin-mills

The Brogue Irish Pub Come and experience the spirit of Ireland in the heart of Port Credit!

The legendary Brogue Irish Pub specializes in the very best of Irish pub fare, featuring savoury AAA steaks, seafood and pasta.

Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast served weekends from 10-2 and their famous prime rib dinner, also featured every weekend. They also offer great weekly and daily lunch specials.

They have all your favourite Irish beers on tap including a wide range of craft and domestic offerings.

A great place to watch live Premier League games, they also feature exciting Irish entertainment Thursdays with East Coast pub fare.

136 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905.278.8444 thebrogue.ca

INDIAN CUISINE BY THE LAKE

Indian Cuisine By The Lake is a new generation Indian restaurant that offers a casual dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Their expertise, ambition and talent ensures your dining experience is memorable as they utilize the freshest ingredients and serve aromatic spice infused curries from different regions in South Asia. You can also easily order online!

56A Lakeshore Rd. E. • 905.891.3333 • indiancuisinebythelake.com

KATE’S TOWN TALK BAKERY

With the best butter tarts in the city, exceptional service and a variety of delicious baked goods, Kate’s Town Talk is the go-to bakery in the city to indulge your sweet tooth as well as enjoy home-style lunches. They also offer top notch catering services for any sized event.

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Across 2. Elaborate meal 3. October astrological sign 4. Ghostly spirit 5. October 31st celebration 8. Possibly haunted Mississauga landmark 10. Antlered animals 13. Decorative autumn fruit 14. Hockey Hall of Famer and Malton park namesake Paul ______ 16. Remain 20. Popular autumn latte 23. Powerful chess piece 25. Wine in Italy 26. Location of a Christmas Market event in Mississauga 28. Scarily strange 29. Fine wool source 31. Colour of some autumn leaves 32. Orchard area measures 33. Recently reopened Mississauga Library branch Down 1. Theme of Mississauga Arts Council's October event 3. Cornfield protector 6. Ward 5 councillor Carolyn _______ 7. Latest version of Apple's iOS 9. Gather crops 11. Participant in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 12. Region of Quebec designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1989 15. Dreary fall forecast 17. Give off, as radiation 18. Hot apple beverage 19. Poor treatment 20. Co-founder of Arts on the Credit Marie _____ 21. Letter-erasing computer key 22. Popular Italian restaurant in Streetsville 24. Shiny metallic element 27. Traditional Thanksgiving bird 30. Animated character 32. Opera melody

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