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Coyote Denning Season
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THE DREAMBOATS
Classic Albums Live: EAGLES THEIR GREATEST HITS
B PA C P R E S E N T S
B PA C P R E S E N T S
Rock Legends Live Presents: The Hip Experience B PA C P R E S E N T S
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 - 7:30pm
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022 - 8:00pm
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 - 8:00pm
The Dreamboats are bringing back good ol’ rock n’ roll! This quartet of Canadians deliver a high energy show that’ll have you dancing the night away!
Canada’s legendary Chilliwack performs iconic hits like “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)”, “Whatcha Gonna Do”, “Crazy Talk” and more!
The Hip Experience has been wowing audiences all over Canada playing all the hits of Canada’s most beloved band The Tragically Hip. A must see!
The Lovettes starring in Leaders of the Pack
JEREMY HOTZ: The Marquis de Sad Tour
NAGATA SHACHU
B PA C P R E S E N T S
B PA C P R E S E N T S
B PA C P R E S E N T S
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 - 7:00pm
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022 - 8:00pm
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 - 4:00pm
Chicago-based rockers The Lovettes celebrate the great girl groups from the golden era of pop in their own show Leaders Of The Pack as seen on PBS’ Doo-Wop Generations.
Laugh until you cry with one of the most unique stand-up comics working today.
Nagata Shachu is renowned for their exacting, physically demanding, and energetic performances on the taiko drum.
Purchase tickets online or call the box office: 905-681-6000 440 Locust Street, Burlington The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC)
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6 Coyote denning COMMUNIT Y
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Chocolate Ganache 8 Banana Petit Four R E CI PE
9 Rainforests at RBG 10 The great backyard AT TR AC TIONS
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DENNING SEASON FIVE THINGS BURLINGTON RESIDENTS CAN DO TO DETER COYOTES The City of Burlington is reminding residents about steps they can take to help reduce the risk of potential coyote conflicts during their denning season. Denning season is the time of year when coyotes’ pups are born. Shortly before a coyote gives birth, between April and May, the coyote will begin digging a den which they will use to raise their pups.
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While naturally wary of humans, coyotes will seek food and shelter in residential neighbourhoods when the opportunity arises. The Top 5 things residents can do to help deter coyotes include:
NEVER FEED COYOTES
Feeding coyotes, directly or indirectly, teaches them to depend on human handouts and can cause them to become too familiar with humans. This familiarization can lead to aggressive behaviour around people and dogs.
NEVER LEAVE PETS UNATTENDED
Coyotes may see pets as a threat to their territory and may attack, especially when there is a den site nearby. Always keep dogs on a short leash (less than six feet long) when walking outdoors and avoid retractable leashes. Make sure your cats and dogs are not unattended, especially at night, even in your fenced backyard.
KEEP A TIDY PROPERTY
Residential neighbourhoods are an ideal coyote habitat with access to water, shelter and food sources like garbage, pet food, fruit tress and birdfeeders. Make sure your property is tidy and clear of garbage, food, brush, long grass and wood piles which are ideal den sites for coyotes or other wild animals that attract coyotes.
INSPECT YOUR PROPERTY
Make sure spaces around and under decks, sheds and similar structures are closed off with wire screening that extends at least 20 centimetres under the ground.
CONSISTENTLY HAZE COYOTES
Deterring coyotes takes vigilance. Consistent efforts by the entire community to haze coyotes can help to re-instill their fear of humans and discourage unwelcome behaviour.
“WITH SPRING AROUND THE CORNER, NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO REMIND RESIDENTS ABOUT THE THINGS WE CAN ALL DO TO HELP PREVENT POTENTIAL COYOTE CONFLICTS. RESEARCH AND PAST EXPERIENCES HAVE SHOWN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT THING WE CAN DO TO REDUCE DIRECT INTERACTION WITH COYOTES IS TO REMOVE COYOTE ATTRACTANTS SUCH AS FOOD – THIS INCLUDES DIRECT FEEDING, SUCH AS LEAVING FOOD OUTDOORS FOR COYOTES, AND INDIRECT FEEDING, LIKE LEAVING GARBAGE OUT AT THE CURB OVERNIGHT OR ROTTING FRUIT ON THE GROUND FROM FRUIT TREES.” said Kerry Davren, Acting Manager of Bylaw Enforcement, Licensing and Animal Services
USE ONE OR MORE OF THESE HAZING TECHNIQUES EVERY TIME YOU SEE A COYOTE TO HELP MOVE IT OUT OF A RESIDENTIAL AREA: • Yell loudly • Wave your arms and make yourself look as big as possible • Use air horns, whistles, bang pots • Throw small rocks, large sticks, cans and/or rubber balls at the coyote • Spray the coyote with water from a garden hose or a water gun filled with vinegar. • If a coyote approaches, residents are reminded to: Stop. Don’t run. • Pick up small children and pets • Stand as tall as you can • Make noise, be as loud as you can, shout “go away” • Wave your arms and stomp your feet • Use hazing techniques • Back away slowly • Report coyote sightings online at burlington.ca/coyote • Call Burlington’s Animal Services at 905-335-3030 if you see an aggressive, sick or injured coyote • Call 9-1-1- if a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety.
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Don’t let the Petit Four in the title discourage you, these are an elevated banana muffin, covered in simple, but dreamy chocolate sauce, and are SURE TO IMPRESS!
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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.
GANACHE BANANA PETIT FOUR
Chef's Note or elevate further with a home-made recipe, as I’ve done.
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You can use a package muffin mix if you want,
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MUFFINS
FOR THE GANACHE
FOR THE MUFFINS
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 325˚F and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
STEP 1: Place finely chopped chocolate into a heat-proof glass or metal bowl.
STEP 3: Let the two ingredients sit for a few minutes before stirring.
4 ripe bananas, mashed 90 g unsalted butter, melted 100 g granulated sugar 100 g packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 5 ml vanilla extract 225 g all-purpose flour 5 g baking soda .75 g salt 250 ml toasted pecan pieces (optional)
STEP 4: Stir until smooth.
FOR THE GANACHE
STEP 2: Whisk the mashed banana, melted butter and sugars together until well blended. STEP 3: Whisk in the egg and vanilla. STEP 4: In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and salt. Add this to the banana mixture and stir just until blended. Stir in the nuts if using. STEP 5: Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture into the paper lined muffin tin filling to 2/3 of the way up. STEP 6: Bake for about 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when you insert into centre of muffin. STEP 7: Cool the muffins completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, make the ganache. 8
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STEP 2: Heat cream in a small sauce pan on the stovetop until just simmering (you will see small bubbles along the edges of the pot). Do not let it boil. turn off the heat and immediately pour the warm cream over the chocolate.
PETIT FOUR ASSEMBLY
400 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces 175 ml heavy cream 1/2 cup sprinkles of white chocolate curls
With the cooled muffins, remove the wrapping paper and put the muffins on the cooling rack with a clean sheet pan underneath, and making sure the muffins aren’t too far apart. Pour the ganache into a liquid measuring cup with a spout, and slowly pour over each muffin, coating top and sides. You could use a small offset spatula to help guide the ganache onto the sides of the muffin. The extra ganache that drips into the pan can be scooped up with a spatula and reused on the muffins, or put in the fridge for later use. Sprinkle the tops with the white chocolate curls and let set completely before serving.
RAINFORESTS at RBG
By Royal Botanical Gardens
Families looking for an exciting and inspiring experience this season can find adventure at Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest, Royal Botanical Gardens’ (RBG) newest winter exhibit. From February 4th to May 1st, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., take a peek Under the Canopy, meet some of the coolest creatures who live there and discover why all life depends on the rainforest. Travel to the most diverse ecosystems on the planet without leaving Burlington! Under the Canopy is an immersive, interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the fascinating world of rainforests — learn about unique plants and ecology, conservation, and encounter live animals, including a sloth, a boa constrictor and many more found in these amazing habitats. Although rainforests only cover 6.5% of the Earth’s surface, they are home to half of our animal species and produce 25% of the world’s oxygen — but they are under the immediate threats of deforestation and climate change. We all rely on the biodiversity of rainforests as a source of food, medicine and other resources. These tropical habitats also serve as a winter home-away-fromhome for thousands of migratory birds that nest and raise their young at RBG each summer. Through Discovery Stations, lively displays and engaging programming led by RBG Interpreters, visitors to Under the Canopy uncover the threats facing our rainforests and what actions they can take — from choosing the right coffee to growing the right garden plants — to become advocates for conservation and support healthier rainforest ecosystems. RBG is proud to be a place where everyone can connect and nurture their relationships with nature in new and exciting ways. Each day of the exhibit, including holidays, is filled with fun activities and some fantastic four-legged guests. Under the Canopy is a bilingual exhibit produced by Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre.
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BACKYARD BIRD COUNT Article and Photography by Peeter Poldre
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT IS AN ANNUAL 4-DAY GLOBAL EFFORT (over 250,000 contributors in 176 countries) that provides scientists with a GPScoordinated snapshot of the world’s bird population in mid-February. In Canada since 2009 it has been a joint partnership between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. Scientists can superimpose weather maps using the GPS-defined location of one’s count to better understand the relationship between bird populations and the climate. In addition to counting birds in a location, typically a backyard, for a minimum of 15 minutes, photos can be submitted to the Cornell Lab to complement the count.
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Chickadee
Finches on feeder
Blue Jay
Sparrow
Cardinal and Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
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The Raptors905 basketball team, playing at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, is the major source of talent for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.
PUTTING IN THE WORK Article by Susan Gibbins / Photography by Peeter Poldre
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During this season, at least five Raptors905 players have been regularly recruited to help the Raptors in their quest for another NBA championship. Due to the pandemic, there are very few fans cheering them on but their mascot Stripes has been keeping the players entertained and once the restrictions are lifted he will be pumping the crowd up with all his dance moves. The Raptors905 provides a fantastic, family-friendly opportunity to cheer on exceptional talent for a reasonable price.
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CITY SEEKS SIX LOCAL ARTISTS FOR SMALL PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Burlington.ca ■ Photography by Burlington Downtown Business Association
TIMELINE APRIL 4 TO 29 Application assistance available upon request MAY 13 Application deadline BY JUNE 3 Successful artists selected; enter into a contract with the City of Burlington. JUNE THROUGH JULY Project development: Artists work with Public Art staff to refine designs, finalize artwork concept and create digital artwork file. AUGUST Installation and online project launch (date TBD)
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New Street & Shoreacres Road
Nelson Recreation Centre
New Street & Appleby Line
Appleby Square
Lakeshore Road
Joseph Brant Hospital (parking garage entrance)
Prospect Street & Pearson Street
Tom Thomson Public School
Upper Middle Road & Cavendish Drive
Near Kingsbridge Court
Walkers Line & Thomas Alton Boulevard
Alton Village
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The public art program is once again opening submissions for its annual Local Artist Program. The program commissions local artists to create a variety of small to medium scale artworks throughout the community. The City is inviting local artists to submit their design ideas that will be installed on traffic control signal boxes throughout the city later this year. Six artists will be commissioned to create a unique design that will be used to produce the utility box vinyl wraps. This is a design only commission as the City of Burlington will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of the vinyl wraps. Burlington artists may create a new artwork concept for this project or reformat an existing artwork. Successful artists will be required to submit a high-resolution digital file of their artwork concept (assistance is available upon request). Applicants must be a resident of Burlington, Ont.
For deadlines and more information on how to get application help and/or apply, please visit www.burlington.ca/publicart.
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