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emissions drastically and will be a legacy transportation project for our city. Fact Check: The Ontario Auditor General found that inadequate study had been Fact Checking claims on LRT done in comparing the benefits of LRT vs BY JOHN BEST THE BAY OBSERVER Bus Rapid Transit. Wrote the Auditor Gen- earlier in the day where he said he was un- LRT on the B-Line or BRT on the B- and eral: We found that, despite the fact that Friday Mayor Fred Eisenberger issued a willing to see Hamilton taxpayers saddled A-Lines (with additional complementary the draft analyses clearly showed the need statement in response to the release of a with an estimated $1 Billion operating and priority bus projects as part of the BLAST to further review whether it is appropriate redacted report by a consulting firm that maintenance cost. network). The Task Force recommends that to proceed with the LRT option for three had been hired by the Ford Government to Following are portions of the Mayor’s the Province and Metrolinx consider both of the four projects (Hamilton bring one of cost out Hamilton’s proposed LRT project. statement, along with some fact checking of these projects equally and undertake the three), Metrolinx took no action to ad- Last December the government said the notes. further analysis concurrently to determine dress the results of its analysis. Metrolinx report had pegged the cost of the project at Eisenberger Statement: Earlier this year, which project is the best fit for Hamilton’s did not act on its findings to then critically $5.5 Billion and because of the high costs the Province’s citizen-appointed Hamilton transportation needs. assess whether it was planning and build- the government scrapped the project. Transportation Task Force recommended Eisenberger statement: The LRT project ing the transit projects that would best The redacted report contained numbers Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is the most-studied transit project in our serve the region. lower than $5.5 Billion but higher than the as the number one transit recommendation city’s history, and we are now turning our Eisenberger Statement: The Third Party $1 Billion that had been the original cost for the City of Hamilton. minds to restarting our economy. The LRT report recently obtained by local media estimate. The Mayor’s statement also ad- Fact Check: The Task Force Report read: will create thousands of jobs, economic dressed comments by Premier Doug Ford This (Transit project) could either be an uplift, increase affordable housing, cut CO2 Continued on page 2 2 AUGUST, 2020 NEWS
LRT » P 1 did not estimate potential would take a year or more. property tax revenue and More importantly, the distorts the numbers of development charges. We only funding on the table Hamilton’s LRT project. It are unaware of any report is the $1 Billion the Ford is dishonest to suggest that to Council containing Government has promised. costs had escalated by more such estimates, other than The federal government’s than five times the original anecdotal claims of “eco- transit cost-sharing plans forecast when the Province nomic uplift.” Additionally, that were used to finance cancelled the project in there was no study done the Ottawa and Waterloo December 2019. to compare such potential LRT’s required a munic- Fact Check: In his state- revenue increases between ipal contribution, some- ment Friday, Premier Ford LRT and BRT. thing Hamilton Council doubled down on the $5.5 Eisenberger Statement: has consistently rejected. Billion figure. What we can As indicated by the Federal We contacted Infrastruc- see of the redacted report government and Hamilton ture Minister Catherine does show numbers lower MPPs, the LRT is the best, McKenna’s office to learn than $5.5 Billion. It’s not shovel-ready infrastruc- if there are any special clear if the intention is to ture project for the City of funds available that could add three sets of numbers Hamilton. I look forward to support LRT in Hamilton. together. There are dozens working with Premier Ford The response was that of pages completely redact- and his ministers to get this there “is up to $1 billion ed so it is not possible to project back on track. in funding will be shared determine the full sub- Fact Check: The MPPs equally between the federal stance of the report. What mentioned as favouring government and Ontario is clear is that the cost is the project are the three to address public transit well in excess of $1 Billion. NDP MPPs in whose shortfalls.” Presumably that Eisenberger statement: ridings the LRT would be $1 Billion would have to be The City of Hamilton was located. Hamilton’s only shared with several Ontario always responsible for government MPP, Donna Municipalities and at the day-to-day operating costs Skelly, has opposed the end of the day Premier Ford of the LRT. The annual LRT project since her time would have the final say. costs were to be offset by on Hamilton City Coun- His comments yesterday increased property tax cil. As for “shovel-ready”, suggest that capital funding revenue from new devel- Metrolinx has cancelled aside, he has serious reser- opments and development the project completely. The vations about the operating The LRT task force suggested that the province consider construction of the A and B line charges. process would have to be and maintenance cost of LRT coupled with the rollout of the BLAST network as an option to be given equal weight to Fact Check: Metrolinx re-started. Re-tendering the project. LRT Ford says Hamilton LRT would result in taxes rising “drastically” Premier Doug Ford system that would “saddle and maintenance tax bill cost of Hamilton LRT even Billion, should Hamilton for them. If the $1 Billion indicated Friday that he the taxpayers of Hamil- over the next 30 years. He though a redacted report LRT be allowed to proceed. figure in the Turner and has serious reservations ton,” as he put it, with a doubled down on the $5.5 obtained by the NDP and Ford’s response left little Townsend report is accu- about building an LRT Billion dollar operating Billion estimate of the total the Spectator suggested doubt where he stood. “It rate, and it has not been otherwise. The Specta- was the NDP and the Liber- challenged to date, it would tor and NDP released a als that didn’t give two hoots work out to about $30 heavily-redacted version about the taxpayers in Ham- Million per year in addi- of the report prepared by ilton that wanted to ram this tional taxes over 30 years. the consulting firm Turner (LRT) through…there’s a Currently the HSR is subsi- and Townsend that had billion dollars in operating dized to the tune of about originally pegged the cost costs. I’m not prepared to $43 Million per year. The of the project at $5.5 Billion put the burden of the tax on Premier said the report by –a number that included the back of the taxpayers of the LRT task force that was operating and mainte- Hamilton. The easy way out completed last winter is be- nance costs and borrowing is the NDP-Liberal approach ing reviewed by Transport costs. The redacted report to just say, “tax the pants Minister Caroline Mulroney suggests a capital costs of off these people.” We had and her staff, but he did $2.3 Billion in 2019 dollars. experts go in there and it not say when a decision on The one area where the (cost of LRT) is $5.5 Billion that report will be released. two versions do agree is in dollars—unequivocal.” He The report recommended the operating and Mainte- added, “I guess it is up to consideration of LRT or nance costs, both versions the mayor to ask the people Bus Rapid Transit as well pegging it at about $1 of Hamilton ‘do you want as upgraded GO service. Billion; and it was that cost your taxes to go up—not a The report recommended that Premier Doug Ford little bit either—drastically the three options be given seized upon in answering a go up.” equal consideration. The question by CHCH reporter Several members of premier’s remarks today Randy Rath. Rath asked the Hamilton City Council have seemed to indicate his clear Premier that, given the new warned that the operating concern about the operat- numbers which appeared and maintenance costs ing and maintenance costs to be lower than the $5.5 could be a deal breaker of a Hamilton LRT. ROYAL HAMILTON DARTS REQUIRES $800,000 TOP UP YACHT CLUB www.rhyc.ca
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Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna at the Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson celebrating delivery of that city’s fleet of E-buses announcement of Oakville’s first shipment of E-Buses Electric buses are coming to cities all around Hamilton BY JOHN BEST ing that will feature the stations will be installed roads this month. to be extraordinary for delivering service.” The THE BAY OBSERVER conversion of the Oakville to support battery charg- Edmonton Transit our operators and for the mayor said “When you’re Not very long ago the idea transit fleet to emis- ing for the electric buses. ordered 40 electric buses public to be on a really on the bus it’s quieter, of battery-powered buses sions-free electric buses. These investments will from Proterra, which built, quiet, comfortable, super but also when the bus is seemed off in the future, Catherine McKenna, lower Oakville Transit's wrapped and painted them high-efficient bus.” He going by — for people on and given Canada’s cold Minister of Infrastructure operation and mainte- in South Carolina. The bus- says the electric buses will the sidewalk, people on winters who would want and Communities, was nance costs, and reduce es run off long-range bat- be cheaper in the long run. patios, people in residen- to take a chance on them? on hand to announce the the fleet's impact on the teries, which are powered “They do cost more to buy tial neighbourhoods — the But the technology has electric bus funding along environment. using electricity from over- but they’re about 30 per bus will have much lower moved quickly and now with 13 other projects And then last month head charging stations in cent more efficient to op- impact in terms of what two Canadian cities, Ed- designed to modernize the in Edmonton, that city the garage when they’re not erate. And at a time where people hear. And of course, monton and Oakville, are Oakville Transit system. announced a rollout of in use. Edmonton is one we’re all sort of scratching there’s no tail pipe.” staking their public transit Projects include the electric buses for its transit of the first cities in North our heads to make sure In Ontario, London is future on the E-buses. replacement of 57 diesel fleet. Mayors across North America to have this type that all civic expenditures undergoing a major test of No less than three feder- buses over the next six American were calling Ed- of charging technology. The — particularly transit — electric buses, and Guelph al MPs, Two Provincial MPs years with zero-emission monton Mayor Don Iveson buses can travel up to 350 are as efficient as possible is also ordering E-Buses. and Oakville Mayor Rob battery-electric buses, to find out how things are km on a single charge and and as focused as possible, Hamilton has tested E Burton were on hand a few plus 16 new electric buses going now that Edmonton the batteries work in all these super-efficient buses buses but at present there days back to celebrate $66 to expand the fleet. In is home to 21 battery-elec- weather conditions. will help us long into the are no plans for a fleet Million in transit fund- addition, 32 charging tric buses which will hit the Iveson said “It’s going future, control the cost of conversion. City auditor reported “serious matter” to police Its all hush-hush but nesses that arose in the • Pose a security threat something happened in the course of the audit. (e.g. cybersecurity expo- city of Hamilton’s payroll The scope of the audit sure) to the organization’s department that led to the focused on several payroll information systems/hard- matter being turned over processes, including how ware/software applications to Hamilton Police. In a changes are made to an or involves major privacy report to council, city au- employee’s payroll method breach ditor Charles Brown wrote or direct deposit informa- • Threaten public safety “This is a follow-up to one tion. Due to a widespread • Involve potential fraud of two previous reports of occurrence of vendor-re- over $100,000 a serious matter made to lated fraud in municipal- • Could have a significant Audit Finance & Adminis- ities, the OCA also took adverse impact on the City’s tration Committee under this opportunity to review vulnerable populations a new policy. The criterion processes surrounding • Result in investigation applied and met was that changes to vendor pay- by the Office of the City the matter resulted in an ment details. Council will Auditor (OCA) and referral investigation by the Office receive more details in a re- to the Police of the City Auditor and port that will be received in • In the judgement of the referral to Hamilton Police Camera. It not clear when City Auditor are deemed Service. The incident that or if any further details will to be of a significant risk to was investigated led to a be shared with the public. the Corporation. targeted audit of payroll Under a new council pol- A fraud involving and other processes being icy, the auditor is obliged $500,000 was recently undertaken, and recom- to report any incident in reported at Burlington City mendations being made for finance that meets any of Hall and three men have observed control weak- the following criteria: been arrested. 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But we’ve met replete with tents and a offer. meet the faces behind the new business owners who new layout to ensure your While our collective new businesses that have have decided to make safety while enjoying your pledge to put your safety opened since you were last Downtown Burlington favourite fine dining or first has never wavered, we downtown. their home too. The face of pub grub. Your favourite appreciate your patience It’s all about shopping our business community retailers and personal as we navigate this new safe. might look a little differ- services are back with world day-by-day. With a It’s all about dining safe. ent now that you’re back renewed vigor with goods renewed focus to look out It’s all about visiting safe. with us. We have remained and services designed to for each other every step And it’s all HERE…….in strong and connected meet all of your needs for of the way of your journey Downtown Burlington. 4 AUGUST, 2020 NEWS Pipes and Paving and Pots of Money
Warnings posted where diluted sewage can be released into An old pier near the sewer outfall prevents circulation of the water. Kathy Renwald photo Hamilton Harbour. Kathy Renwald photo
sewer overflow tanks at in our city is out of sight algae, but it appears to be at the city really reflects charges against the city for Main and King and Royal and out of mind. But when building up in layers, as I citizen concern over how the sewer leak into Che- Stroud. Both those CSO’s the Hamilton Spectator re- noticed in other parts of council elects to spend doke Creek. release their diluted sewage vealed the details of a four the West Harbour where money. There are dele- It should be a mara- into the beleaguered Che- year sewage leak that went water circulation is poor. gations speaking for and thon session over million doke Creek. undetected, we all started We can’t forget Sewergate against spending money to dollars issues. Sewers CSO tanks at the foot to learn about the nasty and should remember that chase the Commonwealth are stressed, roads dis- of Wellington Street and results to water quality and the head of public works Games, delegations on integrating, escarpment KATHY RENWALD Wentworth Street were also wildlife. recently warned council of defunding police, a report walls crumbling, homeless overflowing over two days Last week I walked down the critical underfunding of on yet another repair job camps are growing. It’s Rain poured down last for a total of 12 hours, but to where a sewer overflow infrastructure in this city. on Tim Horton’s Field, and about wants versus needs, week and turned the because there are no sen- tank has an outfall into the A look at the General sadly a closed door meet- tough choices for tough grass green, and parts of sors in those locations the harbour. Outfall seems to Issues agenda this week ing on possible ministry times. the harbour brown. It fell amount is unknown. Those be a sanitized version of in heavy sheets, rushing CSO outfalls empty into what really is a big open down streets, eroding soil Hamilton Harbour. pipe. It’s at the foot of and on farms and creek This real time informa- James Street North. There’s beds. It swamped the tion is on the city’s website a sign warning of danger sewer system, and a brown and is updated every 15 from contaminated water plume drifted from Cootes minutes. during storms and risk of Paradise through Hamilton Most big cities with old high bacteria levels. Harbour on the way to the sewer systems have the The outfall is located in a lake. same challenge. The aging wall of carefully laid stone At the Woodward Waste- sewers combine both rain which gives an indication water Treatment plant, 54 water and sewage. During of its age. In this area the million litres of diluted a storm the system is over- harbour water is trapped sewage was released into whelmed, and the bypasses between two old piers. the Red Hill Creek as the or release of diluted sewage Because it is stagnant, and plant reached its capacity into waterways, helps to maybe because it is im- to treat the storms effect on mitigate widespread sewer pacted by sewage releases, the sewer system. backups into basements there’s a smorgasbord of About 20 million litres and damage to the sewage algae growing here. It’s of diluted sewage was treatment plant. hard to say if any of it is released from combined For many the plumbing the undesirable blue-green
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EDITORIAL Time for council to act Last week in response to a question from a CHCH reporter, Doug Ford made it clear where he stands on LRT. He said he is “Not prepared to put the burden of the tax on the backs of the people of Hamilton.” Ford was referring to the $1 Billion operating and maintenance cost of LRT over the next 30 years, working out to over $30 Million a year. He ac- cused the Liberals and NDP of wanting “to ram this through,” not giving “two hoots” about the Hamilton taxpayer. He made his comments after months of relentless lobbying of not only Ford, but of Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna and anybody else who might be able to come up with cash for the project. The release of a redacted cost esti- mate for the project cast into some doubt the $5.5 Billion price tag that had been cited when the project was cancelled, although Friday Ford doubled down on the figure saying “we had experts go in there and it is $5.5 Billion-unequivocal.” Whatever the cost, it is a lot more than $1 Billion. With regard to McKenna, she is giving some hope to LRT advo- cates by suggesting money can be found as a COVID recovery project. But her staff told the Bay Observer that the total allocation for Ontario is $1 Billion split evenly with the province, and one has to ask what the chances are of Premier Ford allocating the entire sum to Hamil- ton? Minister McKenna said Hamilton LRT is the only transit project LETTER FROM THE EDITOR in Ontario that is shovel-ready. But is it? A glance at the minutes of the Metrolinx Board earlier this year reads, “on December 16, the Minister What’s happened to one of of Transportation announced the Hamilton LRT project would not be moving forward. CPG staff have begun a responsible and orderly wind down of project activities, including closing out contracts and discon- my favorite neighbourhoods? tinuing in-flight property acquisitions.“ Even if the government were would host major entertainers like to green-light the project, an unlikely prospect given Ford’s comments, Seinfeld and major musical acts. the requalification of bidders and re-tendering process would eat up We saw Dion DiMucci there once, at least two years according to sources familiar with provincial transit Next to the Beacon was one of the tendering. best all-day breakfast joints ever. While all this is going on, communities in Ontario and elsewhere Up the street a couple of doors, a in Canada are moving quickly to adopt truly cutting edge, green and JOHN BEST liquor store with a prodigious vari- flexible transit technologies like electric buses, using innovative in-line ety of wines. From there a taxi ride charging technologies. Edmonton, whose winters are a lot colder than Distressing news as I peruse the of less than ten bucks would get Hamilton’s has taken possession of more than 20 E-buses. London On- New York Post. New York’s Upper you to a Broadway play. You could tario is undertaking a major study on E-buses. Their mayor has pledged West Side—long a haven of sophis- jump on the subway at the 72nd tication, people watching, great to convert that city’s fleet entirely to electric. Guelph has just received Street station and be at Macy’s in restaurants and (for New York) rea- 10 minutes or Greenwich Village $177 million to convert its fleet to E-Buses and Oakville is also getting sonably-priced hotels is apparently some federal money to switch to electric. Interestingly the Oakville and in 15. Now the Post says somebody turning into a crime-infested hell- got stabbed at the 72nd street sta- Guelph funding announcements were made by the aforementioned hole reminiscent of the Manhattan tion, and somebody else got sucker Minister McKenna. of the 1970’s. Says the Post, “Due to punched while dining at a sidewalk Rather than wasting more time waiting for this LRT dance to finally increasingly squalid conditions on restaurant. conclude, it is time for the majority on council who oppose LRT to seize the Upper West Side, including two I should have known something the issue and send a resolution to the province that Hamilton wishes to new homeless shelters packed with was up when I learned that the proceed with Bus Rapid Transit utilizing electric buses where practical, junkies and registered sex offend- Milburn Hotel, one of our favorites, coupled with the accelerated rollout of the BLAST network. This gets ers, long time dwellers are depart- had closed. A sign on their web- Hamilton a transit system that impacts all 15 wards of the city—not five, ing the Big Apple with no plans to site read: “The Milburn Hotel has as we would get with LRT. The $1 Billion dollars promised by the Ford ever return.” closed its doors to make way for government is sufficient to pay for the whole scheme. The 20-odd kilo- For the past 30 years, Kaye and I an all-new hotel experience on the meters of Bus Rapid Transit busway will create many person-years of have usually made at least one trip Upper West Side. We have enjoyed a year to New York, and most of the construction work. BRT will still stimulate development along its route hosting your New York vacations time we stayed on the Upper West and hope to see you soon at our as it has in other communities where it exists now. If you want to get Side. This year will be an excep- rid of area rating for transit you have to provide transit first. BRT plus sister property, The Lucerne Ho- tion because of the pandemic, but tel.” But according to the Post the BLAST does that. Council has already approved the BLAST network so now one wonders what we will see Lucerne, on 79th Street and Am- what’s the delay? The money is available, a good Transit plan has been when we get back there. With six- sterdam, and Hotel Belleclaire, on approved, all that’s missing is the political will to make it happen. Lets lane Broadway as the main drag, 76th Street and Broadway, were just do it. you could walk to Central Park in recently converted into homeless about ten minutes. To get there shelters, with nearly 300 vagrants CONCONTACTTA CTT E T E BA YBA OBSEY OBSERVERRVER one would cross Amsterdam and between them. Ten of the men are CCONONTTAACTCT T E T E BBAAYY OBSEOBSERRVERVER Columbus Avenues, lined with res- 24 a g e, a , ON L9A 4 7 registered sex offenders, including 24 a g e, a , ON L9A 4 7 taurants of every taste and ethnic- 2424 a g a g Te 905.5 e, 2 e,2.600 0 aa ,, ON ON L9A L9A 4 4 77 convicted rapists, child molesters Te 905.522.6000 ity. 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TONGUE IN CHEEK good idea to jump the fence to see if they could find the moun- There’s no office to send Justin to tain lion that the placards had ethics violations? No. cautioned them against. Trust Perhaps Trudeau simply be- ‘151’ me, you don’t need to find the lieves codes of ethical behaviour cat, it will sniff you out long be- do not apply to him. Mary Daw- fore you suddenly comprehend son, former parliamentary Con- the large kitty is gnawing on flict of Interest and Ethics com- ROY GREEN missioner who convicted Trudeau your arm. Naturally, the majes- in the Bahamas case said as much tic beast did indeed find them During my primary and second- BEN GUYATT recently when she suggested the and both were lucky to survive. ary school experience I lived on It is only common sense that the edge of the expected behav- prime minister may have a "blind Recently, our condominium iour line. Teachers in four coun- spot" where ethics are concerned. building posted warnings of a the more we expand our com- tries and in three languages would If Justin Trudeau does have an cougar roaming the area. No, I munities, the more we infringe dispatch me to "the office" on a ethics blind spot, so might Ca- am not making a cheap joke re- upon the wildlife, both the dan- collision course with the disci- nadian voters who were in an at garding younger men and older gerous and the benign. More pline code. least somewhat forgiving mood women at a bar. I am speaking importantly, we need to find a At six years of age I was subject- during last October's federal of the four-legged kind that has been known to assail humans. healthy balance between homo ed to what the head master of my election. While his Liberal Party sapiens and the flora and fauna. school in England dubbed "six of was reduced from majority gov- I should have known some- By no means am I a tree hug- the best." A lengthy piece of slim ernment to its current minority thing was amiss when in the last bamboo was raised then brought status (with the lowest popular few days, I noticed the usual ger and I have some doubts down sharply onto the palms of vote percentage for a winning foxes, coyotes and raccoons about climate change panic but my hands. Six times. Each hand. seem to have disappeared. Now, I can see the human race is run- party in the history of Canada), I know the reason, they were the Apparently that did little to steer Trudeau nevertheless managed to ning out of space. According to me toward conformity. I subse- buffet for one Puma concolor or retain his grip on the top public they wisely caught the last train the United Nations, 150 species quently so tormented the student job in the land. go extinct each day. Frankly, I behaviour code that additional out of Dodge. Not only has Trudeau survived misconduct penalties in Switzer- During my walks and bicy- would rather see that painted in land then Germany chased me all two trips to the parliamentary cling rides, I have kept a close massive yellow letters in front the way across the Atlantic Ocean. ethics woodshed, but he also watch over my shoulder. Then of Hamilton City Hall because At the High School of Montreal dragged along the ugliness of again, despite my ankles hit- at the rate we are going, nothing I set the record for being strapped silencing and then removing ting the back of my head as I will matter. from the Liberal Party his SNC run away from a toothy preda- most often in one day. That was At one time, the animals Grade 8. The string would have nemesis and Indigenous former tor, I would have realized I too controlled humans. Early man ended sooner but I wanted to set star attorney general Jody Wil- would have been on the menu. the record and with a little coax- son-Raybould. Dr. Jane Philpott, Even pedalling velodrome style must have been completely ing a teacher and the principal, Wilson-Raybould's friend and would not have saved me for I terrorized as sabre tooth tigers, laughing by this time, accommo- supporter and former Trudeau am certain it would have just woolly mammoths, mastodons dated with a slight single tap on federal Minister of Health was seemed more sporting to an and other gigantic beings me- each hand. also dispatched from the party. 80km/h big cat as those meaty andered across the globe. Once It didn't require much ingenuity Add the case of Celina Cae- paws wrapped around me. humans trekked across the land to run afoul of student behav- sar-Chavannes, African Canadian The cougar affair made me iour code in the 1960's and while pause for thought. At one time, bridge near Alaska during the MP and now also former Liberal last ice age, the cave writing was doing so I maintained a good member of parliament who pub- not that long ago, I remember personal relationship with most the Governments of Ontario on the wall. licly accused Trudeau of bullying of my teachers. and Hamilton City Council Now, we primates are the mas- when Ms. Caesar-Chavannes Did I earn the punishment? promising this and that regard- ters of the world. Or are we? Has Absolutely. I was guilty and not informed the prime minister she ing the greenbelt. would not run again as a Liberal industrialization, globalism, once did I attempt to hide behind Governments talk a good technology and an ever-ex- "I didn't know" or "I didn't think candidate. game when it comes to a ver- this would be an issue." There are the three occasions dant environment but rarely do panding population finally Which brings me to the Prime we know of that Justin Trudeau the pious words turn into ac- taxed the patience of our third Minister of Canada. as an adult appeared publicly in tions. Now, as always, develop- rock from the sun? Is Covid-19 For the third time in five years blackface and brownface rasing ers and their cash speak louder Mother Nature’s way of telling Justin Trudeau finds himself only more questions about his than the righteous ramblings us to take a step back? For as before the parliamentary Conflict disturbing behaviour. Trudeau re- from glad-handing politicians long as humans have walked of Interest and Ethics Commis- fuses steadfastly to confirm there when it comes to preserving the planet there has been a sioner. Twice already (over the were no other such incidents. green space. pandemic every century or so to visit with his family and friends Near my home, over the last As a child and in my teens I remind and warn us that we are to the Agha Khan's private island, challenged codes of student con- decade, I have seen a bevy of not all that and a bag of chips. as well as improperly attempting duct and paid the price. deer and the aforesaid animals to influence the attorney general One must wonder if Justin but it is obvious we are crowd- Human greed, carelessness and in the now infamous SNC-Lavalin Trudeau has experienced a life- ing the fauna into the prover- uncleanliness is a recipe for case) Trudeau has been convict- bial corner so we shouldn’t be disaster yet we continue to play ed of misconduct. Today the PM time of indulgence and accord- surprised when a cougar takes Russian roulette. One of these is under investigation over his ingly mirrors the words of former Liberal federal cabinet minister a stroll down a paved street at times, the chamber won’t be actions prior to the sole-source dusk within a now congested awarding of a $912 million federal David Dingwall, who when asked neighbourhood. empty. government contract to WE Chari- why he should receive a severance To be honest, my biggest fear I think of it this way, humans ties. package after voluntarily resign- was not the cougar but what are the guests on this earth and Has Justin Trudeau even once ing his position answered "I am would happen to the animal the animals are the rightful confessed to misbehaviours and entitled to my entitlements." should it attack someone. How owners as they were here long many more times do we need before we were. And something Letter From The Editor » P 6 Their Congressman is Jerry Nadler, to see an innocent creature be tells me the animals will be here euthanized because of urban one of the most “progressive” of long after humans have van- and child-porn possessors — all sprawl? That reminds me of a the Democrats. We went to a movie ished. living a block away from a school once to see Michael Moore’s anti gentleman some years ago who was mauled by a female black We had better get our act playground. We’ve walked by that George Bush film, Fahrenheit 911, playground many times on our bear. He planted a garden in together and start sharing sensi- and when it was over the Bush-hat- way to the park. Northern Ontario in a region bly or the last man or woman ing Upper West Siders got up and There’s no question the residents that is known for bears includ- working at the United Nations cheered. But they’re leaving now— ing warning signs. I don’t know will someday list us as extinct of the Upper West side were an en- how to extinguish the stupidity titled lot. You’d see nannies walk- some to the Hamptons. Many are species number 151. complaining they can’t get takers of a person like that but the ing people kids. The brownstones bear nearly did it herself. Ben Guyatt is a stand-up co- along the side streets were spec- on their condos that start at about Then there was the young median and a published author. tacular. The upper west side was $5 Million because of the crime. couple just a year ago in British Visit his website at www.benguy- a bastion of Liberal progressives. Oh, the humanity. Columbia that decided it was a att.com 8 AUGUST, 2020 NEWS Hamilton Port growth demonstrates the value of infrastructure investment in action
HOPA Ports recently warehouse facility. This customers, offering Hamil- nearby Piers 12 and 14, sq.ft warehouse; a new rail Project started with $18 announced two major expansion builds on the ton as a full transportation work is underway to connection to Pier 15; re- million each in contribu- expansions at the Port of 275,000 sq.ft of warehouse and warehouse distribu- modernize and expand the surfacing and upgrading of tions by HOPA Ports and Hamilton. Fluke Transpor- space that Fluke current- tion center solution.” port terminal operated by piers, roads, and environ- the federal government’s tation and Federal Marine ly operates at the port, The new facility is Federal Marine Terminals mental features. National Trade Corridors Terminals (FMT) have providing distribution and providing in-demand (FMT). FMT is a recog- “Our agreement builds Fund. This investment in each invested in updated value-added warehousing capacity for the region’s $1 nized industry leader in on a collaborative rela- base infrastructure will facilities as Ontario’s largest services for a variety of billion food sector. “Fluke’s marine terminal and steve- tionship between FMT and serve as the catalyst for port continues to grow food products and con- leadership team shares our doring operations. FMT’s HOPA Ports that has been an additional $50 million and diversify. These two sumer goods. vision for a modern, mul- Hamilton terminal handles fostered over the 30-plus in 3rd party private sector projects are the result in “The need for first ti-service transportation a wide variety of project years that FMT has been a investment. part of earlier investments class warehouse space is hub,” said Jeremy Dunn, and breakbulk cargo and visible presence on Hamil- “The outcomes we’re by HOPA Ports and the fed- growing and we couldn’t Commercial Vice President dry bulk materials, many ton’s working waterfront,” seeing today really illus- eral government’s National be happier to partner with with HOPA Ports. “This ex- of which are essential raw said HOPA’s President & trate the value of investing Trade Corridors Fund, HOPA Ports on this excit- pansion is one of the first materials for southern CEO Ian Hamilton. in our national transpor- which invests in trade-ena- ing venture,” said Kevin steps in transforming the Ontario’s manufacturing, These new commit- tation infrastructure,” said bling and critical transpor- Hagen, Senior Vice Presi- Westport area of the port, construction and food pro- ments are in part the Hamilton. “When we can tation infrastructure. dent & General Manager delivering on our commit- cessing sectors. The new outcomes of an injection move goods efficiently, Fluke Transportation is at Fluke Transportation ment to attract new invest- expansion includes several of infrastructure fund- Canadian businesses can currently nearing com- Group. “This allows us the ment, jobs and economic components, including ing that was announced compete globally, and they pletion of a 56,000 sq.ft opportunity to expand our activity to Hamilton.” rebuilding dock walls; con- in 2017. The $36 million have the confidence to expansion of its Pier 15 business with our current At the same time, at struction of a new, 40,000 Westport Modernization invest.”
For development enquiries contact HOPA Commercial Team: 905-525-4337, [email protected] NEWS AUGUST, 2020 9 CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP Mark Carney advising Trudeau A man once touted as though senior Liberal expected before COVID-19 a possible leader of the sources have repeatedly — according to a financial Liberal Party Mark Car- thrown cold water on that snapshot provided last HOPEFUL GAINING ON PERCEIVED ney, is providing advice to idea. month by Finance Minister Prime Minister Trudeau on The Liberals are under Bill Morneau. COVID recovery. Carney pressure to rein in the Most of that figure can was the former governor of economy after pandemic be attributed to the $212 FRONTRUNNERS the Bank of Canada and the spending helped drive billion in direct support Bank of England. the projected deficit for measures Ottawa is pro- The CBC in an analysis tributors, compared with smart voice” for social Carney "certainly has 2020-21 to $342.2 billion — viding to individuals and piece says Conservative 8,900 for O’Toole and 6,800 conservatives who may been advising the PM some ten times higher than businesses. leadership candidate Dr. for MacKay. be put off by the intense through different phas- Leslyn Lewis has an outside “I feel that we have a very rhetoric of candidate Derek es of this," said a senior shot at winning. Lewis is a strong chance of winning,” Sloan. He added she may government official Toronto lawyer and a politi- Lewis told Power & Politics be just as enticing to those speaking on background. cal novice. But according to earlier this week. who don’t want a long-time "I'd hope we can count strategists, she could upset Ken Boessenkool, a politician at the helm. on him for more."News of “I think she’s a big fac- research fellow at the C.D. Dennis Matthews, a the informal role was first tor,” Jenni Byrne, former Howe Institute and former strategist with Enterprise reported by Bloomberg advisor to prime minis- adviser to Harper, called Canada and a former ad- on Monday. ter Stephen Harper and her a “sophisticated and viser to Harper, mused that Carney has long been founder of Jenni Byrne Lewis might signal a rumoured to have political and Associates, told new opportunity for aspirations since returning CBC’s West of Centre Conservatives who to Canada after his term podcast. “I think that want to reshape party with the Bank of England the surge of Leslyn policy. “They (MacKay expired earlier this year. Lewis has changed and O’Toole) are still Many in Liberal circles see the dynamic of this very much out of the Carney as a top candidate leadership race.” Harper mould of what for finance minister should Lewis has raised the party has looked he seek office or as a pos- $996,000 this quarter, and sounded like for sible leadership candidate behind O’Toole’s $1.24 the last 10, 15, almost to eventually succeed million and MacKay’s 20 years now,” he said. Trudeau. $1.16 million — but “[Voters] may not With a sudden vacancy she has attracted more even agree with her in the Toronto-area riding individual donors on the social conserv- of York Centre there have than the three other ative issues but they’re been rumours that Carney candidates. She was saying ‘hey, you’re could be a candidate in backed by 10,000 con- something different.'” an upcoming byelection,
BY DENIS GIBBONS concerned,” she said. side, a distance of 4.5 miles. The portion of Lakeshore Ambassadors also have The Skyway Bridge was Road that runs past Burl- been hired to answer any opened in October of 1958. ington beach can be so questions that may arise In those days, trucks POLICING BURLINGTON BEACH jammed-up this summer during the pandemic. But had to use the route and sun bathers are being some of them in their teens mothers were so afraid for advised to walk or take the don’t have all the answers. their children they blocked bus to the sunny shores of Two ambassadors ques- traffic with their baby bug- Lake Ontario. tioned were unable to point gies to protest in 1962. There are virtually no out the location of the bus The ambulance and parking spaces on the shelter. emergency entrances to weekend and by-law Before the Skyway Bridge Joseph Brant Hospital now officers are having a field was built, the Beach Strip are located on the road, day issuing tickets to road also was a giant park- creating some concern people who park their cars ing lot on weekends with motorists might be slow to illegally. Canadians heading south yield to medical assistance Mayor Marianne Meed to the U.S. and Americans vehicles. Ward said safety going north to A century ago the Brant is the key to cottage coun- Military Hospital, which the City’s deci- try. provided rehabilitation for sions. Traffic veterans of the First World “We have was backed War, was also located on bylaw officers up bump- the beach. down there, er-to-bumper The building opened as a security and paid from the canal luxurious hotel in 1900, but duty to make sure back to the Stoney was renovated to become a it’s an enjoyable Creek traffic circle hospital and served as such experience for all on the Hamilton until 1923. 10 AUGUST, 2020 HEALTH OUTDOOR PLAY SUPPORTS HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT It's no surprise that time (and likely unhealthy) life- Being outside can outdoors is important for style in adulthood. Physical encourage kids to tap into a healthy lifestyle for chil- play builds motor skills that their creativity and come dren, but did you know that can contribute to success up with solutions to chal- it also contributes to their in school and beyond. lenges. For example, a lei- development? While it’s Outdoor play gives chil- surely beach activity such important to follow public dren the opportunity to step as learning how to build a health recommendations outside their comfort zones sandcastle can accomplish during the pandemic, and try new things. While this in a fun way. there are still plenty of safe taking risks won’t always Much of outdoor play ways for kids to enjoy the lead to success on the first involves physical activity, outdoors. try, moments like a first bike thrilling moments and a The Genius of Play, a ride without training wheels sense of freedom, all of nonprofit initiative that are helpful for building the which can boost endor- works to educate parents confidence and resilience phins, lower stress levels, and caregivers about the needed to pursue a future and reduce anxiety and benefits of play and to in- career or handle life’s many depression. Simply touch- spire families to play more, challenges. ing dirt when creating mud shares five reasons we Childhood games played pies or digging for worms should be making outdoor outdoors can build social can be beneficial. So, don’t play a priority: skills and teach kids to be afraid to let your kids get Research has shown that follow directions. Games as a bit dirty out there. (NC) physically active kids tend simple as tag or hide-and- Find play ideas, expert to be leaner and healthier, seek build communica- advice and other play while an inactive childhood tion, teamwork and other resources at can lead to a sedentary important social skills. thegeniusofplay.org. Healthy eating for kids during the pandemic With the kids making trips or salt are usually added to proliferation of ultra-pro- the years and now accounts to the fridge and raiding ultra-processed foods. Out cessed foods, children who for half of our calories, the cupboards throughout with the good and in with eat an unhealthy diet enter according to research by the day, as a parent, you the bad. adulthood prone to develop Moubarac. In fact, children want to help your children Ultra-processed foods chronic diseases like dia- between the ages of nine stay healthy and make are heavily marketed to betes, heart disease, stroke and 13 get close to 60 per smart food choices during children and youth using and some cancers. Experts cent of their calories from this time, like avoiding techniques like animation predict that today’s children ultra-processed foods, the prepared ultra-processed and high-profile athletes. may be the first generation most of any age group. foods. Consider that even before to have poorer health and Staying away from Most foods are processed COVID-19, children spent shorter lifespans than their ultra-processed foods is in some way. However, eight hours a day in front parents. an important to step in some foods have very little of a variety of screens, and “Ultra-processed foods the fight against chronic processing such as fresh, over 90 per cent of ads might be convenient and diseases. Tools like the dry or frozen vegetables and online and on TV are for fast,” says Dr. Jean-Claude new Canada’s Food Guide fruit, nuts, meat, fish, eggs unhealthy foods like cake, Moubarac, an assistant provide direction around and milk. As foods become cookies, ice cream, cereal professor of nutrition. “But healthy eating, and clearly ultra-processed they lose and restaurants and sugary they are not healthy, and we warn us to limit consump- most of their health ben- drinks. are paying heavily for it.” tion of processed foods. efits. In order to enhance The impact on our health, Canadians’ consumption (NC) taste, unhealthy amounts particularly the health of of ultra-processed foods has Find more information at of saturated fat, sugar, and/ children, is serious. With the increased substantially over heartandstroke.ca. HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE IMPROVES MEMORY AND WARDS OFF DEMENTIA memories improved. But activity in a group of more understand exactly how exercise in both young and group had substantial im- this only happened for than 1,600 older adults who this works, we do know older adults. provements in neurogen- those who walked at a were part of the Canadian that exercise increases esis-dependent memory. higher intensity, and their Study of Health and Aging. brain-derived neurotrophic It matters how There was no improvement memory gains were directly Within our sample, factor (BDNF), which acts much you sweat in the MICT or control related to their improve- around 25 per cent had like a fertilizer to promote The seniors participated groups. ments in physical fitness. a genetic risk factor for the growth, functioning in three sessions per week. The results are promising Our next step is to dementia but the majority and survival of the new- Some performed high-in- because they suggest it’s JENNIFER J. HEISZ understand how exercise (around 75 per cent) did born cells. tensity interval training never too late to get the Associate Professor in alters the brain — so we not. This is representative Newborn neurons fit (HIIT) or moderate-inten- brain health benefits of Kinesiology and Associate can establish personalized of the population at large. together like the pieces of a sity continuous training being physically active, but exercise prescriptions for All participants were de- puzzle, where each neuron (MICT) while a separate if you are starting late and Director (Seniors) of the brain health in aging. mentia-free at the start of represents a different control group engaged in want to see results fast, our Physical Activity Centre of the study and we followed aspect of a memory. If we stretching only. research suggests you may Excellence, McMaster University Train for a healthy up with them five years have more newborn neu- The HIIT protocol need to increase the inten- brain later. rons, then we can create included four sets of sity of your exercise. For the first time in human In our growing aging Here is what we found: 21 memories that are richer high-intensity exercise You can do this by history, older people out- population, we are all at per cent of the people with in detail and less fallible to on a treadmill for four including hills into your number younger people. some risk of developing a genetic risk developed error. For example, you will minutes, followed by a daily walk and picking up This has created unique dementia. This is because dementia and physical ac- remember correctly wheth- recovery period. The MICT the pace between light health challenges. De- a certain amount of our tivity had no effect on this er you took your medica- protocol included one posts. This will help keep mentia may be one of the fate is predetermined by group. In contrast, for peo- tion today or yesterday, or set of moderate-intensity dementia at bay to keep the scariest — a debilitating biological factors. Aging is ple without a genetic risk, where you parked your car aerobic exercise for nearly ever-growing number of condition that erases mem- a critical risk factor for de- those who were active had in a busy parking lot. 50 minutes. All exercises seniors healthier longer. ories; a condition without mentia and certain genes a significantly lower risk of We have shown that were tailored to the seniors’ This article was a cure. also increase our risk. developing dementia than neurogenesis-dependent current fitness levels. originally published in But dementia does not Recently, however, we those who were inactive. memory improves with Only seniors in the HIIT The Conversation have to be your fate. Exer- have begun to appreciate Critically, those who were cise protects our memories the role that lifestyle plays. inactive were at a similar from being erased and our New evidence reveals risk to those who were latest research shows that it decreasing dementia rates genetically predisposed for is never too late to start. despite an increasing aging dementia, suggesting that As an associate professor population. The reason? physical inactivity can ne- in the department of kine- Improvements in living gate a healthy set of genes. siology at McMaster Uni- conditions, education and You can’t change your versity, I direct a team of health care. genes but you can change researchers in the NeuroFit One of the greatest modi- your lifestyle! Lab, where we’ve shown fying risk factors is physical that physical inactivity inactivity. This gives us the Exercise acts like a contributes to dementia opportunity to train for a fertilizer risk as much as genetics. healthier brain! It turns out that exercise Our latest research does something that helps suggests that the intensity Physical activity the brain regenerate itself: of the exercise matters. We lowers risk it grows new neurons in enrolled sedentary seniors A study from my lab ex- the hippocampus, and this in a new exercise program amined the interaction be- improves memory. Sedentary seniors participated in a 12-week exercise program at McMaster University. and in just 12 weeks their tween genetic and physical Although we don’t fully Author provided HEALTH AUGUST, 2020 11 5 ways nutrition could help your immune system fight off the coronavirus 1. Vitamin A once it has recognised a stress. Oxidative stress some milks and margarine sources include legumes, Vitamin A maintains the pathogen. leads to the production brands may be fortified with whole grains and iron-forti- structure of the cells in the They do this by influ- of free radicals which can Vitamin D (meaning extra fied breakfast cereals. skin, respiratory tract and encing the production and pierce cell walls, causing has been added). Zinc is found in oysters gut. This forms a barrier activity of “natural killer” the contents to leak into Most people need just a and other seafood, meat, and is your body’s first cells. Natural killer cells tissues and exacerbating few minutes outdoors most chicken, dried beans and line of defence. If fighting work by causing infected inflammation. days. nuts. infection was like a football cells to “implode”, a process Vitamin C and vitamin People with vitamin Nuts (especially Brazil CLARE COLLINS Professor game, vitamin A would be called apoptosis. E help protect cells from D deficiency may need nuts), meat, cereals and your forward line. At a football match, this oxidative stress supplements. A review of mushrooms are good food in Nutrition and Dietetics, We also need vitamin A to role would be like secu- Vitamin C also helps 25 studies found vitamin sources of selenium. University of Newcastle help make antibodies which rity guards intercepting clean up this cellular mess D supplements can help neutralise the pathogens wayward spectators trying by producing specialised protect against acute res- Putting it all The coronavirus presents that cause infection. This is to run onto the field and cells to mount an immune piratory infections, particu- together many uncertainties, and like assigning more of your disrupt play. response, including neu- larly among people who are It’s true some supermarkets none of us can completely team to target an opposi- B6 is found in cere- trophils, lymphocytes and deficient. are out of certain products. eliminate our risk of getting tion player who has the ball, als, legumes, green leafy phagocytes. But as much as possible, COVID-19. But one thing we to prevent them scoring. vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish, So the role of vitamin C 5. Iron, zinc, focus on eating a variety can do is eat as healthily as Vitamin A is found in oily chicken and meat. here is a bit like cleaning up selenium of foods within each of the possible. If we do catch COV- fish, egg yolks, cheese, tofu, B9 (folate) is abundant the football ground after the We need iron, zinc and basic food groups to boost ID-19, our immune system nuts, seeds, whole grains in green leafy vegetables, game. selenium for immune your intake of vitamins and is responsible for fighting it. and legumes. legumes, nuts and seeds Good sources of vitamin cell growth, among other minerals. Research shows improving Further, vegetables con- and is added to commercial C include oranges, lemons, functions. While vitamin and miner- nutrition helps support opti- tain beta-carotene, which bread-making flour. limes, berries, kiwifruit, Iron helps kill pathogens al supplements are not rec- mal immune function. your body can convert into B12 (cyanocobalamin) is broccoli, tomatoes and by increasing the number ommended for the general Micronutrients essential vitamin A. Beta-carotene is found in animal products, capsicum. of free radicals that can de- population, there are some to fight infection include vi- found in leafy green vegeta- including eggs, meat and Vitamin E is found in stroy them. It also regulates exceptions. tamins A, B, C, D, and E, and bles and yellow and orange dairy, and also in fortified nuts, green leafy vegetables enzyme reactions essential Pregnant women, some the minerals iron, selenium, vegetables like pumpkin soy milk (check the nutri- and vegetables oils. for immune cells to recog- people with chronic health and zinc. and carrots. tion information panel). nise and target pathogens. conditions, and people with Here’s what we know 4. Vitamin D Zinc helps maintain the conditions that mean they about how these nutrients 2. B vitamins 3. Vitamins C and E Some immune cells need integrity of the skin and can’t eat properly or are on support our immune sys- B vitamins, particularly B6, When your body is fighting vitamin D to help destroy mucous membranes. Zinc very restrictive diets, may tem and the foods we can B9 and B12, contribute to an infection, it experienc- pathogens that cause and selenium also act as an need specific supplements. eat to get them. your body’s first response es what’s called oxidative infection. antioxidant, helping mop Talk to your doctor, Accred- Although sun exposure up some of the damage ited Practising Dietitian or allows the body to produce caused by oxidative stress. pharmacist. vitamin D, food sources Iron is found in meat, And beyond diet, there including eggs, fish and chicken and fish. Vegetarian are other measures you RUN FOR YOUR HEALTH, RUN FOR WOMEN can take to stay as healthy as possible in the face of Many of us are experiencing Shoppers Drug Mart. 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try and install it in such a way that it looks like a million-dollar kitchen,” he says. The secret to making Bryan Baeumler's rules for a (relatively) pre-fab look fab, according to Bryan, is to build on the basic box cabinetry with custom doors, moulding and trimwork. “At the end painless kitchen renovation of the day, it’s those details that really make the differ- fridges anymore—but largely depends on your ence.” we’re a big family and plans for the home. “‘Add- Rule #8: Know Bryan we’re out in the sticks ing value’ has a different when to call in the Baeumler so we needed one,” she meaning if you’re going to pros laughs. “But we also opted sell the home than it does When planning a kitchen for refrigerator drawers if you’re going to live there renovation, doing the job that are easy for the kids yourself for years to come,” yourself often seems like a to access. That’s where we Bryan says. “If you’re going budget-friendly solution. put their fruits, vegetables to be there forever, adding Over the course of his and snacks.” value could mean making it career, however, Bryan Bae- Rule #4: You can't more comfortable for you. umler has seen enough DIY go wrong with a If you’re five-foot-two and disasters to be wary of this white kitchen want the cabinets lowered cost-cutting measure. “If Of all the questions Bryan to 32-inches, do it. If you’re you’re going to do a kitchen Baeumler fields from House seven-foot-eleven, crank renovation yourself, or of Bryan viewers, one gets the cabinets up a little bit.” even just tile a backsplash, asked more often than any On the other hand, if you’re it has to be perfect. If it’s other: “Why did you do considering listing your not, you’re taking value your entire house in white?” home on the real estate away,” he says. “Potential It’s a question that leaves market in the near future, buyers are getting smart. Bryan slightly bemused, as Bryan says it’s better to They know when some- his secret to keeping their avoid these custom flour- thing doesn’t look right, home’s white countertops, ishes. “Building your dream and ultimately, you’ve cabinets and couches so kitchen in a home that you spent time and money do- pristine is simple: “We clean plan to sell is a mistake, ing something that has to them,” says Bryan. “It scares because it’s your dream be fixed by a professional if Rule #1: Open up less need to stick to that rig- flooded with a sea of dif- me when people buy brown kitchen-not necessarily you want to make the sale.” your kitchen idly-defined configuration. ferent finishes to choose couches just so that you somebody else’s.” Up until the 1980s, the “If you’re a short-order cook from, but there are other can’t tell how dirty it really Reprinted in part from kitchen served strictly as or a sous chef, you want considerations as well, is.” Sarah likens their white Rule #6: Know a Reader's Digest article by a room where meals were that triangle where you including size, the con- kitchen to any other big where to invest in Brett Walther readersdigest. prepared. What’s more, it can stand in one spot and figuration of doors and investment, such as a car. your kitchen ca was often tucked away at do your ratatouille thing,” drawers, and an array of “You have to maintain it and When it comes to budgeting the back of the house, and says Bryan. “But I think for time- and energy-saving treat it well in order for it to for a kitchen renovation, woefully cramped. That’s the average family like us, bells and whistles. The up- stand the test of time,” she Bryan recommends splurg- changing, says Bryan Bae- you’re free to spread things side to this mind-boggling says. “You can’t treat it like ing on the “permanent” umler. out; laying out appliances in assortment, says Sarah garbage and expect it to last. elements of the space, “We don’t really do a a way that works for you.” Baeumler, is that there namely the floor and cab- ‘kitchen’ anymore, because are now infinite ways to Rule #5: Decide inetry. “Appliances can be it’s become more of an Rule #3: Consider customize your kitchen whether you’re pulled in and out as needed; open-concept combina- who’s using the to suit the needs of the “loving” or “listing” even countertops are easy Baeumler Approved is a tion kitchen, living room kitchen people who will be using your kitchen to swap out and replace,” program that helps home- and family room,” he says. The market for fridges, the space. “Not everybody How you break down your he says. “Instead, spend owners connect with con- “We call it a ‘living-kitch- stoves and dishwashers is wants huge panelled kitchen renovation budget your money on making tractors, trades and home en.’” Case in point, the two sure that everything behind service providers from all massive kitchen islands in the kitchen is updated: The across Canada. We help the Baeumler family kitchen electrical, the plumbing, homeowners know what to (shown here) serve not only and the insulation.” And look for, seek out and vouch as a place for meal prep, but because future buyers won’t for a history of good service also as dining tables, and appreciate the things they by speaking with previous as desks where the kids do can’t see, he recommends clients and collaborators. their homework. “It’s part of recording these upgrades www.baeumlerapproved.com a larger entertaining space and bringing them to the for more information. in the home,” says Sarah. “It table when you eventually Bryan Baeumler, is a still has to be functional, but list your property for sale. Gemini Winner and host people are also looking for it “It’s important to show that of HGTV’s Island of Bryan , to be luxurious, because it’s there’s added value back Bryan Inc., Leave it to Bry- now a space that guests see there, even if potential buy- an, Disaster DIY, Canada's when they come into your ers can’t see it.” Handyman Challenge, and home.” Rule #7: Consider House of Bryan. Based out pre-fab kitchen of Ontario, Bryan owns and Rule #2: Think cabinets operates Baeumler Quality outside the kitchen You can easily blow your Construction, a full service triangle entire kitchen reno budget construction and reno- Traditionally, a kitchen de- on custom cabinetry, but vation firm. His network sign plan was built around Bryan Baeumler says that’s of contractors and home a “kitchen triangle”—the not always the best invest- service providers Baeumler distance between the fridge, ment—especially with the Approved, helps homeown- the stove and the sink. The off-the-shelf cabinetry ers connect with quality contemporary shift towards options that are currently companies across Canada. larger, open-concept kitch- on the market. “You can For more information visit ens, however, means there’s take off-the-shelf cabine- bryanbaeumler.com.
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As a hot-spot for gath- ni-lights and fire pits, – are of stains, the same way you ering, entertaining and fun and easy ways to set the can with paint finishes. Most relaxing with friends and mood and create a tranquil stains, like Benjamin Moore family throughout the and ambient space. Arborcoat, come in a variety warm-weather season, Serene stains. Neu- of opacities, ranging from backyards are an extension tral-hued colour palettes like solid to semi-transparent of our favourite living spac- beige, grey and brown are and translucent and each es, similar to living rooms typically a go-to for interior vary in intensity, either em- and kitchens. home design and are quickly phasizing or subduing the To help transform your becoming more on-trend look of your chosen colour.” home’s exterior into the ulti- in outdoor living spaces. Fresh foliage. Comple- mate outdoor oasis, Sharon Natural-inspired hues can ment the serene look and Grech, Benjamin Moore transform a backyard into a feel of your backyard with colour and design expert, calm and serene setting while lush and leafy plants. Mixing shares three tips for creating pairing nicely with many ex- different types of plants that an inviting backyard that terior home fixings like brick, vary in height, texture and you won’t want to leave. stucco and shingles. width will add depth to the Ambient accessories. “When selecting a stain space and further enhance There’s nothing better colour for decks, fences your outdoor oasis. “Hosta, than enjoying a relaxing and outdoor furniture, opt boxwood and lady fern are evening outdoors on a warm for complementary tones great options that work well summer night. Outdoor that tie into your existing together and add a nice accessories that illuminate backyard colour palette,” pop of textured greenery to your backyard with light says Grech. “You can also a neutral-hued backyard,” – like lanterns, stringed mi- play around with the opacity says Grech. 18 AUGUST, 2020 NEWS Watch what you flush campaign won PR awards
The 3-P's education program garnered two prestigious advertising industry awards for Hamilton
A concerted education nition. In a report to the Government Communica- about the Clean Harbour According to the staff questions relating to effort by Hamilton Water city’s Public Works Com- tion Programs category and Program. Website content report, the campaign was bathroom behaviours and to reduce the flushing of mittee staff say the “Own a Gold Hermes Creative was developed, and several met with instant enthusi- awareness of the proper inappropriate objects down Your Throne” campaign Award in the Communica- pages were dedicated to asm from audiences. Due items to flush down the the city’s toilets has been won the International tions/Marketing Campaign highlighting the program to its unique style and hu- toilet. After the campaign successful in reducing the Association of Business category. including videos, an in- morous tone, the campaign concluded, the same problem and at the same Communicators Gold Quill In 2016, initial steps were teractive map and project captured attention from all survey was conducted time has won some recog- Award of Merit under the taken to educate residents updates. over the City and beyond. to determine behav- In 2017, Hamilton Water A suite of outreach ioural changes. All areas initiated the development strategies and tactics were surveyed saw a positive of a formal outreach and utilized throughout the behavioural change. Two marketing campaign. The campaign including a striking results included focus of the campaign was dedicated webpage, video a 67% increase in aware- SALUTE TO to raise awareness of the creation, and various ads ness that it costs taxpay- adverse effects of floatable (digital, billboards, me- ers money every time a waste in the natural envi- dia). In support of these sewer clog needs to be ronment, the City’s waste- tactics there were multiple fixed and a 100% increase SAILORS water infrastructure, and opportunities for direct in awareness that things to increase knowledge of connection with residents flushed down your toilet flushable versus non-flush- through outreach activi- can make it to Hamilton able materials. ties. Hamilton Water staff Harbour. Based on the In November 2018, participated in the numer- success and momentum Hamilton Water launched ous events with direct ‘Own of this campaign, staff are the 'Own Your Throne' Your Throne’ messaging currently in the develop- outreach and marketing including: eco-fairs held at ment stages of a cam- campaign with the tagline schools and public events paign focused on proper “Only Flush the 3Ps - pee, such as the Hamilton Bull- disposal of fats, oils and poo and toilet paper.” The dogs Games. greases - all of which has intended goal was to moti- Prior to the campaign’s a direct impact on the vate behavioural change to launch a pre-survey was proper function of waste- improve the following: issued. The survey asked water infrastructure.
Veterans drink a toast to the Queen at the Royal Canadian Naval Ships Memorial Monument in Burlington. A special ceremony was held on Aug. 9 to celebrate the end of the Korean War in 1953. Burlington’s Andy Barber, now 87, served on the HMCS Haida during the war. Nine Canadian crew members lost their lives at sea, including three when the destroyer HMCS Iroquois was hit by enemy fire. The armistice actually was signed on July 27, 1953. The consul-general of the Republic of South Korea attended the ceremony. Photo by DENIS GIBBONS Fighting Racism
The words ‘Black Lives Matter’ have been painted on the sidewalk in front of City Hall by volunteers as a symbol of Burlington’s commitment to ending racial injustice. The sign will remain there for one month. In the photo, left to right, are Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, community volunteer Hiba, the City’s manager of arts, cultural festivals and events Angela Paparizo, Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan and Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith. It was the #OwnYourThrone public information campaign that garnered two prestigious Photo by DENIS GIBBONS advertising awards. NEWS AUGUST, 2020 19 Commonwealth Games bid lands on a divided council The Hamilton 2026 Com- beyond what might already sector contributions.” The versity, inclusion and equal- Hamilton Council spent that funding would flow monwealth Games commit- be in the city’s capital report suggests that there ity. The document says, six hours Monday listen- over and above senior tee has submitted to council budgets. “The expectation are private sector partners “After considerable analysis, ing to presentations from government contributions a 22 -page document is, based on the Pan Am lined up who will take on we feel confident in saying the Games Committee, to the games themselves. promoting the games, but experience, that beyond some of the financial risk. that there is unlikely to as well as citizen delega- The games have triggered lacking financial specifics any existing City capital The report calls for games be any single initiative or tion for and against the a spirited debate on social or even a clear “ask. “The commitments by the City that will be somewhat event on the horizon for scheme. Much of the debate media with posters normal- report acknowledges that that might be applicable, scaled down from previous Hamilton that approaches centred around how much ly associated with progres- detailed financials are not any new venues proposed games in terms of number in any meaningful way the affordable housing that sive causes opposing the possible to provide until as part of the Games sport of participants and events. magnitude and range of would be built as a legacy games. Cindy Gangaram, the size of the federal and program or infrastructure The document checks all positive impacts that the of the games. Team lead P.J. Board Chair of Environment provincial contributions is improvements to existing the boxes in terms of ap- Commonwealth Games can Mercanti said there would Problem said she objects to known. However, the docu- facilities would be funded pealing to various segments deliver—starting immedi- likely be a billion dollars needs like social housing ment insists that Hamilton by senior levels of govern- and interests in the com- ately and extending well spent on public housing, being tacked on to major will not be asked to pony up ment, through Games gen- munity including COVID19 past the 2026 staging of the which would yield about event proposals to make any new money for facilities erated revenue or private recovery, social housing, di- Games themselves.” 3,000 units and suggested them more attractive.
I Want To Thank Everyone For The Incredible Sacrifices You've Made In The Fight Against Covid-19.
Because Of Your Efforts, Ontario Is Making Great Progress In Stopping The Spread Of This Deadly Virus.
I Encourage You To Please Continue To Follow The Advice Of The Public Health Experts.
Wear A Mask. Physically Distance. Wash Your Hands. And Stay Safe!
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Robyn the owner of Nest, and Danielle at the celebration of the third anniversary of the store on August 1st. Nest offers Canadian made handcrafted gifts and home decor for AROUND TOWN animal lovers. Photos courtesy of Cyndi Ingle Photography
MY ‘DEER’ FRIEND! A Burlington couple was astonished when they went to the front door of their Forest Glen Avenue home to get the mail. Instead of greeting the mail carrier, they met another ‘deer’ friend. Wild animals usually seek food in the backyard, but this one was polite enough to come to the front. Photo by M. EDMONDSTONE
Hamilton based musician, singer, songwriter Mahima Akshinthala performing in Westdale Village. Owner Robyn and Ben at the Third Enjoy live music on Anniversary of Nest on Locke Street. the patios from 5 - 9pm every weekend until October. Sue and Lisa from “Team Lifesavers” raised more than $3,000 for Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation through the Isolation Run for health care workers. Combined, they ran 57.2 km!
Kelly and Johna holding down the fort at Lulu & Lavigne Home Studio during the Seven Saturdays event on A big welcome to Dr. Eric Nelson and Locke Street South Samantha Nelson who have just opened their new clinic Function 101 Chiro + Physio at 101 Locke Street South in Hamilton. The clinic offers chiropractic, It was a perfect patio day for Charlie and physiotherapy, and massage therapy his owners at My Dog Cafe on Locke during services. A great addition to the Locke the Seven Saturdays event. Street community.
Burlington Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns was at the Maple Community Garden where an amazing growing season is underway for the Burlington Food Bank. Under the green thumb of Lisa Dubik, rows of green beans were planted that will make Victoria and her Dad Emidio at Nest on their way into the harvest fresh deliveries! The Lewis & Ruth Sherman Family Foundation generously granted $46,350 for Hamilton Locke Street doing a little shopping at the You can contribute too...check out the Grow Health Science's Hospital2Home patients to receive fresh food and prepared meals third anniversary celebration. A Row programme, directly supporting the provided by local restaurants to offset impacts of COVID-19 on the community. Food Bank. NEWS AUGUST, 2020 21
GUEST OF HONOUR
the alleged abuse of power. is in prison for an alleged from religious input for ca, plagued by guilt and re- ute superlative strengths to “Guest of Honour” keeps offence who insists on serv- the burial procedure to a morse, feels this masochis- their down to earth char- the viewer off balance, ing the full sentence. Why? somewhat therapy/con- tic desire to be punished acters in this multi-layered sustaining offbeat momen- She confessed, although fessional session detailing for crimes she committed offbeat morality tale with tum through to the end plenty of evidence indi- Veronica's prison incarcer- at an earlier age with one of its unexpected uncovering credits. I think of Egoyen's cates otherwise. ation. Viewers are alerted to her music students during of strange truths. 1997 success “The Sweet Switching back and forth the slander, recrimination a concert trip. Jim's further The city has the spotlight Hereafter” and its unspar- between time periods, we and disturbing allegations conflicted by her resistance in the narrative, and as for ALEX REYNOLDS ing depiction of loneliness see Veronica (Laysla De that have divided father to his attempts in obtaining Hamilton as host, and its and despair. Oliveira), a young high- and daughter. her early release. supporting role in the film, The City of Hamilton has British actor David school music teacher, Veronica's mother has Egoyan builds a complex receives praise from the a supporting role in Atom Thewlis (“Harry Potter” discussing her father's passed, her father's busi- and gripping narrative with director, “Hamilton has Egoyen's new film. The films), portrays Jim, a (Thewlis) funeral rites with ness has failed. His hopes a sense of mystery, seeping been an incredible gift to much-lauded Canadian restaurant health inspector a priest (Luke Wilson). of maintaining a restaurant into memories, promoting this production because it’s writer/director has crafted caught in a bizzare situa- Their planning consulta- crashed, as the financial opinions, stirring emo- a very open community”. a narrative focusing on the tion; his daughter Veronica tion eventually switches returns were inadequate tions, while adding bits of for raising his daughter as quirky humor to lighten Side note: a single parent. Letting go the load. David Thewlis, of his dreams, Jim took a a character actor with an steady job as a food health international reputation, David Thewlis can also inspector for the govern- playing a rare leading role, be seen in "Barkskins," ment. While on regular displays astute aware- a television series set inspection duties, he takes ness and sensitivity to his in 1690s New France. opportunities to visit daughter's quandary. Dad An American production Veronica in prison. Baffled and daughter, Egoyan adds, filmed in Quebec; the (as we are) by her reason- “are trying to understand eight episodes were ing to give up freedom, the the nature of their connec- scheduled for this thunder struck father tries tion to one another”. The season. to understand why Veroni- supporting players contrib-
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Bob Forsythe presided over a period of rapid expansion in the 1950’s. Profits doubled due to Bob’s efforts between 1955-1962 Forsythe Health Care plans to quadruple production of hand sanitizer liquid and gels
If you drive around through two world wars, keeping its employees to the point where we long term care facilities. maker requested Forsythe Hamilton you will find all a depression and sever- working. “We wanted to expanded beyond the The Forsythe Family has be their Contract Blender kinds of service compa- al recessions, Forsythe explore producing hand local market, and now begun donating hand san- for Shock Absorber Fluids nies that were attracted to has managed not only to sanitizer,” said company are producing 500,000 itizer into Mac Children’s to be manufactured for Hamilton at the beginning survive challenging times, Director Greg Forsythe, litres a month,” Greg said. Hospital, Juravinski Hos- factory fill across the of the 1900’s to serve the but to grow into an ISO so I contacted (Hamilton That’s the equivalent of pitals, The City of Hamil- United States and Mexico., burgeoning manufac- and IATF certified blender Health Sciences CEO) Rob five swimming pools each ton, McMaster University, The company has formed turing sector. One of the and packager of lubricants MacIsaac and obtained month and the company and Mohawk College it is a joint venture with US oldest of these is Forsythe with a worldwide custom- the specifications and we plans to increase produc- also available in Fortino’s company for expansion of Lubrication which started er base. got to work on develop- tion to 2 Million litres a stores across the region. metalworking fluids. business in 1911 to pro- The arrival of the ing a product.” Forsythe month, The company has The larger part of For- “We’ve been success- vide lubrication prod- COVID19 pandemic saw was not the first company set up a separate divi- sythe’s business continues ful, because we are still ucts to Stelco which had Forsythe face another out of the gate with hand sion—Forsythe Health to be lubricants. It blends a family company,” said commenced operation a challenge. The compa- sanitizer. “We took a little Care to manage the prod- and repackages oil for Greg, our employees are year earlier. The company ny’s business dropped extra time to make sure uct line. FHC has shipped Petro-Canada, it provides family, and we make sure is now being operated by by about 30 percent due we got the formula right. its products to Cana- transmission fluid for Hon- we meet the very specific the fifth generation of the to the shutdown of the Once we got the seal of dian hospitals, grocery da in Alliston. Forsythe has specifications of all of our Forsythe family. economy, so the com- approval from HHS we stores, restaurants, food customers in Thailand and customers to produce the Having operated pany looked for a way of ramped up distribution, supply distributors, and India. A German auto- best quality products.”
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Lime green accents add some levity to the rather stout Hyundai Venue compact crossover Photo by Kathy Renwald
Though the marketing This really isn’t one of As is the Hyundai way, all loaded golf clubs and crowded field. Most of of the Venue hints at the Hyundai’s most brilliant devices pair easily. a cart. Though when the time I was driving the rugged outdoor lifestyle vehicles, and they make It is well equipped with I closed the trunk by Venue I was thinking, you that mythical Canadians quite a few. perks, such as heated pulling on the interior could buy a used VW Golf appear to be leading, it re- Reviewers also carp steering, and front seats, a hand grip, the body panel for about the same money ally isn’t much more than a about the lazy perfor- “Snow” mode for driving, pulled loose with it. and have a vehicle with bulked up hatchback. mance of the 4-cylinder and various traffic alerts The compact crosso- superior drive capability There is no All Wheel engine which produces such as rear cross traffic ver category is wickedly and build quality, and KATHY RENWALD Drive option-which will just 121 horsepower. It collision warning. competitive. The Venue equipped with enough disappoint many. The didn’t bother me. You know With the back seats needs improvement in room for 90 percent of Hyundai calls their new ground clearance of about it needs to be pedal to the folded down, I easily order to stand out in the people’s needs. Venue a charismatic cross- 12 inches will not help metal when merging, and over. Well that all depends. the Venue on deep- snow plan any passing moves If you like short, stubby, cottage roads. The ride accordingly. It makes me stout cars then the Venue height that people mis- think the manual version might elevate your heart takenly think allows them of the Venue might be rate. to see further down the more fun to drive. The I test drove the Venue in road-is not a factor. Most standard CVT (continu- the version called Trend. anywhere you go, there ously variable transmis- It’s one short of the top of will be 10 pickup trucks in sion) isn’t bad and is less the line Ultimate version. front of you. annoying than many. The Trend model I tested On the plus side, the The conservative horse- was $25,159. seats in the Venue are just power means saving at the As I pulled into the park- the right height for easy gas pump. The Venue po- ing lot at Rock Chapel Golf entry and exit, and there is tentially returns 7.8 L/100 Course, friends waiting tons of headroom. km in fuel consumption for me both gave thumbs I stand by my first numbers. down on the styling. impressions of the drive Inside, the sea of grey The body was a basic quality, which isn’t stellar. upholstery and plastic is grey, but the roof, mirrors On the highway the Venue leavened with bright green and other trim pieces were wants to wander in its lane accents in stitching and painted acid green. I like like a bored shopper at trim around various dials. the two tone colouring, be- Winners. You really have to The seats were fine and cause it gave the otherwise pay attention and babysit ergonomics ok. The Venue chubby crossover a bit of the steering. On rough comes with Apple and An- style. The green highlights roads it thrashes and bob- droid connections, though make it easy to find in a bles due to its short wheel the central touch screen is parking lot. base. curiously dull graphically. Snazzy colour perks up grey interior of the Hyundai Venue Photo by Kathy Renwald
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