ISSUE 11 • 2021
Downtown’s “Popping” with Colour
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CANADIAN BRASS: Making Spirits Bright! B PA C P R E S E N T S
Jim Cuddy Band B PA C P R E S E N T S
KEVIN FOX: Songs for Cello & Voice B PA C P R E S E N T S
FRIDAY, NOV 26, 2021 - 8:00pm
SATURDAY, NOV 27, 2021 - 8:00pm
SUNDAY, NOV 28, 2021 - 4pm & 7pm
The world’s most famous brass quintet comes to BPAC with their uniquely engaging stage presence.
Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives.
Singer/songwriter and Canada’s ‘most ubiquitous side-guy’ performs a blend of cello-driven folk/pop, including an array of well-known covers and catchy originals.
CHANTAL KREVIAZUK: Christmas is a Way of Life, My Dear
THE BARRA MacNEILS: An East Coast Christmas
A Christmas Spectacular starring Pete Paquette and Guests
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SUNDAY, DEC 5, 2021 - 7:00pm
MONDAY, NOV 26, 2021 - 7:30pm
SATURDAY, DEC 11, 2021 - 7:00pm
Platinum-selling, JUNO Award-winning Chantal Kreviazuk will get you in the holiday spirit.
A musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season.
Enjoy and sing along to more than 30 greatest Christmas carols and songs of inspiration, a show that will surely warm your heart this season.
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Charity Bike Nights were held every second Wednesday from May through October at Uptown Social House on Walkers Line. Organized by Sue Stitch, these were charity events to support and honour the "Compassion Society of Halton" during these difficult pandemic times. Bikers entered their 'wheels' into competition. Prizes were awarded in several categories such as Best Chopper, Best Chrome, Best Paint, and more. Other action included door prizes, games, and a 50/50 draw. There was lots of fun, great food and music. All bikes were welcome to enter. Angels of Awareness Laura, Debbie, and Corey-Anne all came out to lend their support.
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"Join us even if you don't have a bike," welcomed organizer Sue Stitch. "Or even if you don't know what a Cruiser, Chopper, Sportster or Trike is. You'll have a great time supporting the Compassion Society of Halton."
By Leslie Styles ■ Photography by David Joubarne
The final Bike Night event was held on October 20 and included a BBQ and other surprises. Donny Petersen, author of several motorbike books, was there for to sign copies of his new book, 'The Milwaukee-Eight'. There was a Show 'N' Shine for Motorcycles. Entry was $10, with all the funds going to the Compassion Society of Halton. Blues Hall of Famer, James Anthony made an appearance as well as Leroy Emmanuel, Marvin Gaye's lead guitarist and best friend growing up.
It was an awesome closing night, with a special guest, Jessey the Elf, delivering trophies! This was a family event with Kids able to pose for photos with the Elf on a very cool Motorcycle. Compassion Society of Halton was there to accept the money that was raised through these amazing bike events. The Society will put the funds to great use responding to community needs for food, clothing and household articles.
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Throughout the past 2 years, in addition to our fall purse campaign, The Purse Project Network has reached out to those in need in our communities in unique ways - running a Gift card drive and donating Mother’s day "pamper purses" to a local charity. We also continued to bless shut-in seniors with our Cards of Blessing.
PURSE PROJECT NETWORK: FILL A PURSE WITH LOVE AND A WOMAN'S HEART WITH HOPE Article by Gayla Matos & Jill MacKellar
SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2016, THE PURSE PROJECT HAS BEEN PROVIDING WOMEN WITH HOPE AND DIGNITY THROUGH A DONATED PURSE FILLED WITH ESSENTIAL PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. More than 7,000 purses have passed from donors to The Purse Project and then on to various organizations that serve women in need across Ontario. Organizations include street missions, women’s emergency shelters, transitional housing 6
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services, sexual assault victims services and a women's prison. Full-time caregivers, single moms, unwed pregnant teens, senior women, teenage girls, refugees and low-income women have also received purses. In January 2020, Gayla Matos and Jill MacKellar took over the directorship of this initiative, renaming it The Purse Project Network to allow for more flexibility in serving the community, and fall 2020 saw a new Chapter start up in the Niagara region.
During this challenging time of Covid, the need for support and care continues to be greater than ever. The Purse Project Network team have big dreams to help meet those needs through the Fall Purse Collection Campaign, with plans to continue efforts of collecting donated purses during the month of November 2021. This year we hope to support 18 organizations in the Halton/Hamilton area and we have a very ambitious goal to collect over 1000 purses to fulfill the need! A list of these organizations is on our Facebook page.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Volunteers are needed as follows: pickng up donations from drop-off locations, helping with quality control checking of all donations, and delivering the donated purses to local charities. • Follow and SHARE - The Purse Project Network Facebook page to stay updated with information about the fall campaign. • Fill a new or gently used purse with NEW personal care items following the list below, then drop it off to one of the drop-off locations • Volunteer to write messages of encouragement in our Cards of Blessing
NEW FOR 2021
THE CAMPAIGN WILL RUN FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, WITH DROP-OFF LOCATIONS TO BE POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT THE END OF OCTOBER. Organizations we donate to have asked for specific items to be included in the donated purses, so we are requesting that all purses include "10 Essential Items" and these must be NEW ITEMS ONLY. This will ensure that every purse donated contains the same basic items. Additional items can also be added to the purses, should the donor desire to give extra products (the FB page will list the "suggested optional items"). Every donated purse has one of our hand-made, hand-written Cards of Blessing added to it as an extra special touch of care for the women who receive the purses. It is important that the purses donated are NEW or GENTLY used and in excellent condition. We are committed to providing women with purses they can be proud of!
10 Essential Items to include in your donated purse: 1 ◆ DEODORANT 2 ◆ TOOTHBRUSH 3 ◆ TOOTHPASTE 4 ◆ MITTS OR GLOVES 5 ◆ HAT OR SCARF 6 ◆ SOCKS 7 ◆ SHAMPOO or 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner 8 ◆ BODY WASH or bar of soap with a plastic holder
For more information and updated details on the campaign, please follow us on Facebook: @ThePurseProjectNetwork @CardsOfBlessing
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10 ◆ HAND SANITIZER
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TO THE GLAZE OIL SOCIETY By Leslie Styles ■ Photography by David Joubarne
This amazing group – the Canadian Glaze Oil Society with extreme artistic talent, are opening their arms to welcome new members. Painting together only a few years, they formed a national, inclusive group of artists that work together, mentor and enjoy each other’s company, encouraging professional growth and opportunities. Glaze oil painting, a rarely taught technique that began with the Old Masters of the Renaissance, involves the use of specific light-reflecting paints to increase depth and intensify colours.
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Currently, the ladies hold a weekly painting session (on Zoom, since the Pandemic). Throughout the year, the group have various parties, lunches and exhibits promote their work with the latest held at The Hub at Burlington Centre Mall this past October. They offer classes to teach glaze painting to beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
During their latest exhibit, glaze artist Vanessa Cress Lokos generously offered several painting tips as she brushed colour on her canvas. "If your subject is on an iPad, look, you can zoom right in to get those minute details," she demonstrated. She also showed how to use grid lines for accurate proportions and other interesting pointers. The Canadian Glaze Oil Society (CGOS) currently has over twenty proud members and describe their group as "painters who dance with colour - spectacular colour."
Interested in joining or just want to see more artworks? Visit cgos.ca for more information.
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Downtown's
"POPPING" WITH COLOUR By Leslie Styles ■ Photography by Burlington Downtown Business Association
It’s not just autumn leaves adding colour to the city of Burlington. A brand new, eye-catching mural on John Street in the downtown core recently sprang up to the delight of the community.
Samantha Statham of the Downtown Burlington BIA commissioned artist Chris Perez to colour things up and was very excited about breathing new life into this.
"THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON OUR WISH LIST," EXPLAINED SAM. "WE LOVE THE FINAL RESULT." This spray-paint project was sparked by a Toronto program called 'Sustainable Thinking and Expression in Public Spaces' or STEPS for short. The program provides grants to beautify Ontario cities. With things being sad and grim during the pandemic, STEPS matches artists with communities to create vibrant and picturesque artwork in public spaces. Mural artist Chris Perez was assisted by Burlington resident Aiden Kenny for this project. Perez's murals focus on personal and cultural identity. Next time you’re downtown, check out the large floral spray-painting on John Street signed at the top by Chris P. 10
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CLIFF FALL SURVIVOR REUNITES WITH RESCUERS ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF INCIDENT Article by Burlington.ca
A hiker that survived a 50-foot fall from a cliff's edge reunited with her rescuers recently, marking the one-year anniversary of the life-threatening incident. In a heartfelt reunion, Anita Ceh and her friend Jennifer Massel met and thanked Burlington’s firefighters and public safety telecommunicators who responded to a 9-1-1 call and performed a lifesaving rescue at Mount Nemo Conservation Area last year. While out hiking with her friend, Anita lost her footing and plummeted more than 15 metres (50 ft.) into a deep crevasse. Her friend flagged down a passerby who called 9-1-1 and provided the information needed for rescuers to locate her. She later spent several months in hospital recovering from her injuries. "It was a terrifying experience and a long road to recovery," said Anita.
"I AM INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL TO THE FIREFIGHTERS THAT RESCUED ME. IF IT WEREN'T FOR THEM, I WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE HERE TODAY."
what3words Earlier this year, the Burlington Fire Department began using a free mobile application called what3words to help emergency responders find callers in remote areas without a known or specific address such as on a trail, in a forested area, park, parking lot or even in a large building such as an arena or community centre. Burlington Fire Chief, Karen Roche commended the efforts of Anita's rescuers. "Our people train in highangle rope rescue for moments like this. It took the efforts of many of our staff and their skillful expertise to perform this difficult rescue and safely transfer the patient to Halton Region Paramedic Services for medical care. We're thankful the 9-1-1 caller was able to help us locate her. Every second we spend trying to search for a caller could mean their chances of a positive outcome is reduced. The faster we can get to the person, the better the outcome. Downloading
the what3words application on your mobile device helps us help you." Residents are encouraged to download the free app to mobile devices so public safety telecommunicators can quickly identify your location, down to a 3-metre square area, during an emergency. If downloaded, the app can work offline or in areas with poor reception. For those without the app downloaded, the fire department can send a text message to 9-1-1 callers with a web link to direct emergency responders to your exact location. Burlington is a City where people, nature and businesses thrive. As residents continue to rediscover many of their favourite spaces and activities in the city, City services may look different as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. The City's commitment to providing the community with essential services remains a priority. SIGN UP to learn more at burlington.ca/enews and follow @CityBurlington on social media. NEIGHBOURHOODMAGA ZINE .CA
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BARLEY & FALL VEGETABLE SOUP INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 2 tbsp olive oil
STEP 1 / In a large dutch oven or saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, and stirring often about 2-3 minutes.
• 1 onion, diced • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 2 cups quartered brussels sprouts • 3/4 cup barley • 1 cup packed chopped fresh spinach • 6 cups vegetable stock • 2 bay leaves • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/2 tsp salt
STEP 2 / Add the mushrooms and brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring often until mushrooms are tender and the brussels sprouts are beginning to soften, roughly 4-5 minutes.
STEP 3 / Add the barley. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, plus an additional 2 cups of water.
STEP 4 / Add seasoning and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check the barley for doneness – it should be el dente. STEP 5 / Remove bay leaves and add spinach in last 2 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with crumbled blue cheese or omit for a completely plant based meal!
• 1/2 cup blue cheese
Prep Time: 1 hour ı Serves: 4-6
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.com ■ @janettecooks
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uring the fall, the usually bright-yellow American goldfinch assumes "camouflage" colouring. This makes them unassuming, even when several of them descend at the same time on a feeder filled with sunflower hearts. With a nice autumn background, an up close look reveals the beauty of their brown, black and white feathers. These photos were taken with a Nikon 80-400mm zoom telephoto lens on a Nikon D850 body at a distance of 3 meters, while the photographer was covered with a camouflage pancho.
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"TREE OF GOOD FORTUNE" REPLANTED AT CITY HALL Article by Burlington.ca
Good fortune will continue to bloom within downtown Burlington with the planting of a new "Tree of Good Fortune" at City Hall in the greenspace at Brant and Ontario Street. The new Horse Chestnut tree has been planted in the same spot as the original tree and is marked by the original plaque. About the Tree of Good Fortune The City of Burlington's first Tree of Good Fortune was planted from a Horse Chestnut tree seedling from Burlington resident Dr. Wilbur Weaver many years ago. In 1992, the Tree of Good Fortune was dedicated to former Mayor of Burlington Roly Bird (1978-1991), in honour of the faith and ambition he instilled in the recipients of the tree's fruit. During Mayor Bird's term of office, he gathered the horse chestnuts from the tree in the fall and presented them throughout the year to citizens of the city, visitors to Burlington and political dignitaries. When Mayor Bird honoured someone with a souvenir chestnut, he offered the following words of wisdom: "This is the fruit of THE TREE OF GOOD FORTUNE. If you accept this fruit and believe, have faith and work very hard in life, you will achieve all of the goals and objectives you set for yourself, and 14
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everything that you aspire to will come to pass. You must, however, continue to hold on to the fruit of THE TREE OF GOOD FORTUNE, to have belief, great faith, and especially work hard, and the fruit of THE TREE OF GOOD FORTUNE will greatly assist you as you move through this life."
"I WELCOME RESIDENTS TO VISIT THE NEWLY PLANTED TREE THAT COMMEMORATES BURLINGTON'S RICH HISTORY AND CONTINUES TO INSPIRE GOOD FORTUNE FOR THE FUTURE. THE ORIGINAL TREE OF GOOD FORTUNE PLAQUES ARE INTACT AT THE ORIGINAL LOCATION DEDICATED TO ROLY BIRD MAYOR OF BURLINGTON 1978 - 1991. I LOOK FORWARD TO THE FRUITS OF THIS TREE CONTINUING TO INSPIRE BELIEF, FAITH, AND HARD WORK FOR THOSE IN BURLINGTON AND BEYOND."
Sadly, the original tree had to be removed for public safety in early 2020 due to age, rot and damage from a 2018 windstorm. "The original tree was planted as a sign of friendship and good fortune," remarked Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. "In 2019, I took up the late former Burlington Mayor Roly Bird’s tradition of gifting a horse chestnut from the tree to citizens, visitors and political dignitaries, during the Official Burlington Delegation trip to Itabashi, Japan in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the twinning of our cities. I gifted a chestnut souvenir from the original tree – and crafted by a Burlington resident – to Mayor Takeshi Sakamoto. It is great to see this symbol and great piece of Burlington history replanted and the legacy of friendship and good fortune continue in our city." Residents are welcome to visit the new Tree of Good fortune.
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