Neighbourhood ALDERSHOT Issue 08 2021

ISSUE 08 • 2021

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From Birding Enthusiast to Butterfly Enthusiast

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8 From Birding COM M U N I T Y

Enthusiast to Butterfly Enthusiast

9 Artichoke & Fried R E CI PE

Caper Spaghetti

10 Joseph Brant Museum COM M U N I T Y

Launches “Health in Space”

12 The Niagara Parks TR AV E L

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14 Seeing the Invisible COM M U N I T Y

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Outdoor

FUN in Ward 1 D ear Ward 1 friends, I hope that you are all enjoying the summer and some holidays. My family spends much of our summer weekends and holidays at the family cottage in the Parry Sound area. New technologies and better cell service have also allowed us to work from remote places such as cottage country. The key is finding a balance of when to check emails and voicemails and when to go fishing without your phone. We on council have had a very busy and challenging year dealing with city business and pandemic related issues so time away has been earned by all.

Ward 1 has much to offer in terms of outdoor activities and with most of the Covid19 restrictions lifted for outdoor gatherings, we are almost back to normal for such activities.

In the past few months my family has visited many Ward 1 parks and attractions such as Tyandaga Golf Course, Hidden Valley Park Splash pad, La Salle park, RBG, Forestvale Park, Glenview school and Aldershot school playgrounds and the Burlington Beach. My personal observation is that these outdoor

Kelvin with his family. (far left). Kelvin’s little boy at the beach (above)

amenities are being well used this year as people emerge from a year of lockdowns and restrictions.

Our recent visit to the Burlington beach was a great experience. The sand and beach are very clean this year and when you add perfect weather, one almost feels like you are somewhere tropical. My only advice would be to get there early if you are going on the weekend as it has become a very popular destination and parking is at a premium. If you are a Halton resident, you will receive 10 free parking days this summer on weekends by using the Honk app or through the city website. Weekdays still remain free for all.

At the time of writing this article we have been in stage 3 now for 2 weeks which means all indoor dining and most indoor recreation is now permitted. I am also a fitness club owner in Aldershot, operating The Fitness Firm for the past 23 years. We have certainly had a very challenging 1.5 years with constant opening and closing. Sitting on the Aldershot Business Improvement Board for many years, I have had several discussions with local business owners to find that customers are slowly and cautiously returning. Please do what you can to support our small business owners in Aldershot as many have had the most challenging years. We are fortunate to live in a country where the upper levels of government support small business and have been giving financial aid during this pandemic. Hopefully with our excellent vaccination numbers, we are finally finished with the lockdowns.

At city hall we do expect to have some guidance on a return to work model this coming September.

I still expect that large meetings that would typically be held at city hall in council chambers will be virtual for the remainder of this year. My personal office will likely see a hybrid model of some in person meetings where necessary and many virtual meetings to avoid travel and contact. Looking forward to seeing many more people and attending events as they become available again this fall but for now, please enjoy the remainder of your summer.

Kelvin Galbraith Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor City of Burlington/Halton Region 905-335-7600 Ext. 7587 / kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

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Article and Photography by Peeter Poldre

ild bergamot, also known as Beebalm, blooms in July in open fields and meadows. It provides a major source of nectar for various insects, especially Monarch butterflies, at a time when the Monarch’s usual source of nectar, Milkweed, is beginning to fade.

Nikon D850 camera with f2.8 105mm macro lens.

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By Susan Gibbins | Photography by Peeter Poldre

BIRDING ENTHUSIAST TO

BUTTERFLY ENTHUSIAST During the pandemic, bird watching became a hobby, especially with the Cornell Lab Merlin app on my phone. During many social distanced walks looking and listening for birds, the butterflies started flittering in and out of my vision and capturing my attention.

Cabbage White Susan Gibbins

Monarch Wild Indigo Duskywing

Many butterflies are beautiful, just like birds. Binoculars can help to appreciate them, just like birds.

Butterflies tend to be active during regular waking hours, UNLIKE birds. They tend to fly and perch lower to the ground, UNLIKE birds.

They tend to not hide in leafy trees, UNLIKE birds. Many butterflies have their favourite plant… find the plant, find the butterfly.

Black Swallowtail

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Silvery Blue

Some merits of Birding/Butterfly watching: makes you happier, is calming, keeps you mentally sharp, is a social activity and keeps you physically active and of course you become more connected to nature.

Artichoke + Fried Caper JANETTE MITCHELL After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist.

She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto.

Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion. @janettecooks janettecooks.com

Photography by Janette Mitchell

INGREDIENTS

Prep Time: 20 minutes ı Serves: 4

• 1 125ml jar capers, fried

DIRECTIONS

• 1/2 680ml jar of artichokes, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces • 1/2 270ml jar thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, plus 4 tbsp reserved oil from jar • 375g package of whole grain spaghetti • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp grated lemon zest • Grated parmesan cheese • Fresh ground pepper

STEP 1. step one: Cook pasta according to package instructions.

STEP 2. While the pasta is cooking, drain the capers and pat very dry. In a large pan at medium-high, add 1 tbsp of the sun-dried tomato oil, and then the capers. Roll around in pan and fry until browned, and crispy about 2-4 minutes.

STEP 3. Remove capers to a dry paper towel. In same large pan, add remaining 3 tbsp oil, and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until golden. Add the artichokes, and thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes.

Keep on low heat.

STEP 4. Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

COOKS NOTES No need to salt the sauce as the capers and artichokes have enough salt to flavour well.

For extra protein you could add a can of flaked tuna, but don’t let this dish fool you - there is 12g of protein per serving in whole grain pasta! ◆

STEP 5. Add the reserved pasta water to the oil mixture and bring to a quick boil for 1-2 minutes so sauce thickens slightly.

STEP 6. Add the cooked (unrinsed) spaghetti to the pan and using tongs, gently stir into sauce to coat.

STEP 7. Plate your pasta in a large serving dish or into individual servings and top with the capers, and garnish generously with the lemon zest, parmesan and fresh ground pepper.

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JOSEPH BRANT MUSEUM

LAUNCHES

"HEALTH IN SPAC

By Leslie Styles

Space enthusiasm continues to flourish as astronauts are now growing chilli peppers from seed on the International Space Station, billionaires are being launched into suborbital space, and the Hubble telescope captures breathtaking views of the universe. Accordingly, Joseph Brant museum reopens to the public with the launch of "HEALTH IN SPACE", their current exhibit running until September 18.

This interactive display introduces Canadian astronaut David Saint Jacques who spent 204 days aboard the International Space Station studying health challenges of variable gravity, radiation and isolation for those working beyond Earth's atmosphere. Able to pilot Soyuz spacecraft, operate Canadarm 2, and conduct space walks, he has been involved in

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much important research. For example, changes in astronauts' health are tracked by their Smart Shirts and headbands that constantly monitor their vital signs. This provides knowledge about the effects of weightlessness and inactivity on bone health and more, and this knowledge will be applied for safer space travel as well as improving health on earth.

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As a youngster, David Saint Jacques was always fascinated with outer space and he has a special message for young people.

"IF YOUR DREAM ISN'T SCARY, IT'S NOT BIG ENOUGH," HE SAID, "SURE, USE YOUR HEAD, GET A JOB. BUT DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF WONDER." He is grateful for the privilege to have represented Canada on the International Space Station.

The original Joseph Brant Museum, a 1937 replica of the house Brant built on a 1798 Crown land grant stands atop the newer addition, where you will find "Health in Space" as well as permanent exhibits; Burlington's gallery that presents the city's history, the costume gallery takes you back in time to the famous Brant Inn and the children’s educational gallery with stationary bikes, lighted pegs for creating bridges, and more. As per marketing manager Janet Stephens, "as an abundance of caution, the children’s gallery will stay closed for now and reopen when safety is assured" Visitors are welcome to browse the gift shop on site and take an elevator to the second-floor roof garden. There's plenty to do for the whole family.

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OFFICIAL RIBBONCUTTING CEREMONY MARKS THE OPENING OF NEW LANDMARK ATTRACTION: The Niagara

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ON JULY 28TH, Sandie Bellows, Niagara Parks Commission Board Chair and the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, celebrated the opening of Niagara’s newest landmark attraction, the Niagara Parks Power Station, in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Beginning on Friday, July 30, the massive copper doors of the historic former hydroelectric power plant will open for guests to explore the breathtaking interior of this once dormant marvel of engineering and architecture. Through repurposed artifacts, interactive exhibits and interpretive installations, guests will learn first-hand how this hydropower pioneer harnessed the power of Niagara Falls to generate electricity.

Built in 1905, as the “Canadian Niagara Power generating station”, the facility is the only fully intact decommissioned hydroelectric plant of its period left in the world. The preservation of this spectacular one-of-a-kind historical landmark was the first consideration in all decisions related to the adaptive reuse construction, which has encompassed over 75 unique projects awarded to nearly 50 companies, employing well over 400 people.

A foundational piece of Niagara Parks’ 10-year Strategic Plan and supported by the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries, the project was made possible through an investment of $25 million provided by the Ontario Government. In addition to offering an exciting new guest experience and revenue source for Niagara Parks, the Niagara Parks Power Station will introduce a new economic driver to the region and is expected to be a catalyst for the recovery of tourism in Niagara and across the province.

The Niagara Parks Power Station will open to the public with daytime guided and self-guided tours daily from July 30 through to August 15. The station will then be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the remainder of August. In September, Niagara Parks will launch a brandnew immersive sight and sound night show created by renowned design and production firm, Thinkwell, “Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed.” As of September 3, the Niagara Parks Power Station will operate daily from that date forward.

Phase two of the attraction will provide guests access to the incredible underground infrastructure of the Niagara Parks Power Station, with a glass elevator taking visitors down 180 feet below the generator floor to explore the 2,000-foot tailrace tunnel that empties at the base of the Falls. Phase two is expected to open in the summer of 2022.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit niagaraparks.com/power.

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SEEING theINVISIBLE UNPRECEDENTED AUGMENTED REALITY EXHIBITION to Premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens in September 2021 as One of 12 Participating Gardens Across Six Countries.

Featuring AR Works by Artists Including Ai Weiwei, Refik Anadol, El Anatsui, Isaac Julien CBE, Mohammed Kazem, Sigalit Landau, Sarah Meyohas, Pamela Rosenkranz, and Timur Si-Qin. Opening Simultaneously in Australia, Canada, Israel, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The most ambitious and expansive exhibition to date of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology will premiere at Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) in September 2021 as one of 12 participating gardens across six countries. Seeing the Invisible features works by more than a dozen international artists such as Ai Weiwei, Refik Anadol, El Anatsui, Isaac Julien CBE, Mohammed Kazem, Sigalit Landau, Sarah Meyohas, Pamela Rosenkranz, and Timur Si-Qin—including several artists’ first work in AR. Visitors will engage with Seeing the Invisible via an app designed for the exhibition downloadable to smartphones and tablets. Forging new links between botanical gardens located in diverse biomes around the globe, the 14

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exhibition fosters collaboration between institutions, artists, and audiences, highlighting the power of art to connect people around the world.

The first exhibition of its kind to be developed as a collaboration among botanical gardens around the world, Seeing the Invisible was initiated by the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and is co-curated by Hadas Maor and Tal Michael Haring. As part of Seeing the Invisible, the Eden Project is also developing accompanying educational programming for children, educators, and families at RBG, every other partner institution, and online for viewers around the world.

Seeing the Invisible will place the same exhibition of commissioned artworks in analogous sites in 12 outdoor garden settings located in different biomes all around the world, creating parallels and contrasts between them. For example, the same work might be set within a group of tall Saguaro cacti in Tucson and among a lush forest of giant redwoods in Edinburgh. The AR nature of the exhibition allows for the creation of expansive, immersive works that engage with existing features of the natural landscape beyond the limitations of what is possible with physical artworks. Many of the works created for the exhibition will address related themes around nature, environment, sustainability, and explore the interplay of the physical world with the digital one.

Seeing the Invisible will be accessible via smartphone and tablet through the Seeing the Invisible app, which will be available for iPhone and Android in the App Store and Google Play.

Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

"WE ARE THRILLED TO PREMIERE THIS EVENT THAT ALLOWS US TO PRESENT ART IN A NEW MEDIUM TO OUR GARDENS," said Royal Botanical Gardens CEO, Nancy Rowland.

"For centuries, public gardens have provided spaces that showcase and complement the creativity of traditional art. With Seeing the invisible we are able to immerse the art into our natural setting in a new and different way."

Detail image of Sigalit Landau, Salt Stalagmite #1 [Three Bridges], 2021

This project has been made possible in partnership with The Jerusalem Foundation. Additional support for Royal Botanical Gardens presentation of the exhibition has been provided by Incite Foundation for the Arts. Seeing the Invisible is co-curated by Hadas Maor and Tal Michael Haring, and organized by Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and Outset Contemporary Art Fund.

Seeing the Invisible will be complemented by Royal Botanical Gardens’ Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection which features several unique artwork pieces from around the world.

Further information regarding dates, times and tickets for Seeing the Invisible will be announced in the coming weeks.

For additional information about the exhibition at Royal Botanical Gardens, please visit: rbg.ca/things-to-do/art-in-the-gardens/seeing-the-invisible or seeingtheinvisible.art.com NEIGHBOURHOODMAGA ZINE .CA

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