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FAREWELL TO ST. LUKE’S THANKSGIVING SUBMITTED BY BRIAN ROULSTON SUBMITTED BY KEN HIRTER

of Christ’s Church if he could fund a new parish for them. Once funded the group pur- chased a wood frame build- ing which was at one time used as Methodist Episcopal Church then moved it to the present-day site of St. Luke’s. It opened as the 6th Episcopal place for worship in Hamilton Thanksgiving is defined as: “the act of giving thanks, on July 9,1882. The sermon grateful acknowledgment or favors, an expression of was presided by Dr. Mockridge thanks, a public celebration in acknowledgment of and the Reverend F.E Howitt. divine favor or kindness” This church would serve the community for 7 years. Thanksgiving weekend this year starts on Saturday October the 07th to Monday October the 09th 2017. By 1883 the church became self- supported. Plans were But did you know…… made to build a new more Long before Europeans settled in North America, modern brick church. The new festivals of thanks and celebrations of harvest took church with a seating capacity place in Europe in the month of October. The very The Parish Church of St.Luke’s, founded in 1822 of 300 opened to worshipers in 1889. first Thanksgiving celebration took place in Canada and stands proudly on the corner of John and Ma- when Martin Frobisher, an Explorer from England Between 1916 and 1922 the parish hall was built arrived in Newfoundland in 1578. cauley. It is a fair size brick church with three win- where many religious and other activities were host- dows and a steeple. ed for 48 years until it was gutted by fire in 1970. That means the first Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated forty-three years before the pilgrims To look at it transforms you back to a time when St. Luke’s Parish Hall was restored and modernized. landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Hamilton didn’t have paved streets or sidewalks and Soon this church will no longer receive worshipers Normally celebrated in either late October or early the horse and buggy were the king of the roads. and the last regular service will be held on Sunday, November, Thanksgiving was declared a National October 15, 2017 at 10:00 am. The closing service Asphalt sidewalks were only installed a couple holiday in 1879. In January1957 the Canadian Par- years after the original church was built. This led will be held on Wednesday, October 18th at 7:30. liament announced the second Monday in October to a problem for many North Enders who wished to That date commemorates the 135th anniversary of would be observed as “Thanksgiving” go to Sunday Worship at Christ’s Church Cathedral St. Luke’s. The building and hall will remain and the Many small towns celebrate their annual Fall fairs located on James Street North. When it rained or memory of worship in the old red brick church will and shows to coincide with the Thanksgiving long snowed the roads would become an almost impass- be held dear by many of its followers. weekend. It is also the weekend as family, extended able mess. In 1882 a group of people asked the Vicar ....CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Jason Farr Councillor, Ward 2 - Downtown

71 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5 Telephone: 905-546-2711 Fax: 905-546-2535 E-mail: [email protected] www.jasonfarr.com

20 Hughson St. S., Suite 200, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2A1 905-544-9644 | [email protected] PAGE 2 | OCTOBER 2017 | THE BREEZES THE GENERAL: THEN & NOW SUBMITTED BY BRIAN ROULSTON

Hamilton’s first hospital, The City Hospital opened its doors in 1853 in a small 3 story hotel with a large verandah overlooking Hamilton’s waterfront currently the area of the Marina towers. The hotel once owned PORT UPDATE: by Nathaniel Hughson at the corner of John and Guise A NEW LANDMARK IN THE NORTH END NORTH END BREEZES BOARD St. served as a hospital with 70 beds,a staff of 6 physi- A colourful new addition has emerged along Burling- cians and one surgeon for nearly 30 years. ton Street. Commissioned by Collective Arts Brewery, MEMBERS NEEDED with support from HPA, artists Bruno Smoky, Shalak SUBMITTED BY EDITOR BRENDA DUKE The building had been reno- Attack, Peru143 and Chris Dyer along with Hamilton vated and expanded several North End Breezes is looking for new board members muralist Jordan Warmington have created a bright mu- times during its hospital days. ral adjacent to the brewers’ outdoor beergarden. who are passionate about the North End Community Then, it was decided by City with experience/ interest in any of the following areas: Council in 1882 that a new “Our vision for Collective Arts is to not only be a • Finance and more modern facility was destination for beer, but also a place to come to ex- • Marketing/Fundraising needed. The ‘New’ City Hos- perience world-class art and music. This is a step in • Social Media/Communications pital opened on October 25th creating that experience and also a way to show our • Leadership 1882 in it’s new and current lo- long-term commitment to Hamilton,” explains Matt THE CITY HOSPITAL cation at Barton and Victoria. Johnston, CEO of Collective Arts Brewing. The North End Breezes is a not-for-profit team of en- The City Hospital’s name was later changed to The thusiastic volunteers. Our monthly newsletter strives The wall is part of an industrial complex owned by Hamilton General Hospital in 1915. It was designed to promote community connectivity and mutual sup- the Hamilton Port Authority. “The brewery is an im- by then prominent Hamilton architect Lucien Hills portant transitional space on the waterfront between port by engaging both residents and consumers from with the most modern equipment of the time. the industrial east and the redeveloping west harbour. the north end of Hamilton. North End Breezes is a vital We love what Collective Arts has done to integrate the resource that promotes harmony, pride and collective As a result of a merge of Hospitals in 1996 under Ham- brewery with the neighbourhood, with their taproom, community action in a diverse and dynamic neigh- ilton Health Sciences, Henderson General,McMaster event space and outdoor beergarden. The mural will bourhood. University,McMaster Children’s Hospital along with be a vibrant landmark and a defining feature of Hamil- has become one of the largest teach- Our newsletter reaches over 4000 homes and business- ton’s working waterfront.” Ian Hamilton, President & ing hospitals in the province with over 8000 employ- es in the north end of Hamilton. Established in 1971, CEO, Hamilton Port Authority. ees and more than a 1000 physicians. it is the key reason that this dynamically changing Supporting the Cootes to Escarpment Eco-Park part of town is so engaged and connected. The North The facility is also a regional provider of medicare for HPA has made a $5,000 contribution to the Cootes to End Breezes was built on the philosophy of connect- all of South-Central Ontario. Hamilton General,boosts Escarpment Eco-Park System. This connected natu- ing people to services they need and it continues that a Trauma 1 center with specially trained personnel us- ral corridor is one of the most ecologically-rich areas tradition today. ing the most highly sophisticated equipment available within the Great Lakes Basin, connecting Hamilton today, operating on a 24/7 basis for the most critically Benefits Harbour and its surrounding watershed to the Niagara injured . It is also the second busiest Burn Unit in On- The North End Breezes Board of Directors offers you Escarpment. This partnership is important to HPA be- tario. the opportunity to offer your skills and expertise in a cause stewardship of and its water- shed is one of our core principles. variety of areas. We welcome new and experienced In 2009 a 100,000 square foot Regional Rehabilitation volunteers who are available to commit 3- 5 hours Centre opened with 91 inpatient beds providing care Coming up: Walking/Bike Tours monthly to board meetings, sub-committees and activ- for stroke victims,spinal cord injury,amputee,trau- Would you be interested in joining a small group ities/events. We ask volunteers for a minimum three ma and acquired brain injury patients. A year later in walking or biking tour of the port lands? Contact us at year commitment. March 2010 The David Braley Cardiac,Vascular & [email protected] / 905-525-4336 to learn Stroke research centre opened it’s doors and is now Dates and Times more. home of Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) Board meetings occur on the second Thursday of the and the Henderson Research Centre which co-ordi- month from 4:00pm – 5:30 pm nates international clinical trials to improve not only THANKSGIVING: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Please contact or submit your resume to: the health of Hamiltonians but those around the world. families and friends to get together for a wonderful, [email protected] with “Board Member” bountiful harvest of good food, drinks and merriments. The future at Hamilton General is very bright one. in the subject line. For myself it is also in remembrance of those whom Across the street on Wellington a new expansion is are no longer here. To give thanks for the contributions taking place,The Children’s and the imprints stamped within my heart the marks Center started May 2014 is slated for completion in the left by their presence here on Earth and thanks for be- Fall 2015.It will feature an outdoor wheeling track and ing a part of my life as I continue as life’s Garden path be fully handicapped accessible. It will bring programs of life.... formally done at Chedoke Hospital,Autism Spectrum I always reserve a moment of silence within my heart Disorders,Child & Youth Mental Health,Developmen- for my mother whom past away on October the 10th tal Pediatrics & Rehabilitation as well as Prosthetics & 2001. “Thanks mom for giving me life to continue on Orthotics services. the Garden Path Of Life. I miss you” Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Take care of yourself and those around you. THE BREEZES | OCTOBER 2017 | PAGE 3

A WARM WELCOME SUBMITTED BY ROSE DIVECHA The North End Breezes Team

Welcome to the North End, A Child & The Breezes is published on the first day of Family Friendly Neighbourhood the sign the month and delivered to 4,200 homes and read. It was one of many that had been businesses. Contact us at 905-523-6611 ext erected around the community. I looked 3004, by email at office@northendbreezes. at it and thought about what might have com or on our website: prompted the installation of these signs www.northendbreezes.com and when. They certainly weren’t around when I was growing up in the city. Who are they trying to convince? I wondered. Published by: North End Breezes Board of Directors: I grew up on East 43rd Street on the Hamilton Mountain in the 1970s and Sharon Clark, Paul Havercroft, Marie Mush- while most of my day to day experiences ing, Margaret Smith, Chris Pearson, Sarah were limited to the confines of the- Es Harvie carpment’s edge, we did go downtown Co-Ordinator: Brenda Duke from time to time, usually to see the Na- Layout and Design: Katie Fitzgerald tivity Scene in Gore Park, visit family Ad Sales: Annabel Krupp friends or shop for something special at Circulation & Distribution: The Board, Salvo’s. I remember assuming all cities JoAnn Osti, Linda Robinson, Faye Grasley were set up like Hamilton – with down- town being literally down town – and that the term naturally referred to a dif- The articles written represent the opinions of ference in elevation rather than the city’s the individual and must meet the Mission core. But I was always happy to return to and Vision of The Breezes and the Board of the 1.5 story red brick house in my quiet Directors as set out. Articles may be edited little neighbourhood where as children for length, tone, clarity and are subject to we could run out onto the streets with- publication based on available space. We strive out the risk of getting hit by a bus, being to publish articles based on these principles abducted by bikers or having to search and the applicable time frame for the content. my pockets for loose change with every homeless man I passed. At least this is the way I saw it. What can I say? I was a Deadline for submission is the 15th of the month sheltered Mountain girl. I was well into prior to publication. We appreciate an early my twenties before I stopped locking the notice by the 10th of the month if you want door on my side of the car every time we to reserve ad space and early submission gives drove north of Barton Street. If you had us time to edit your articles. Pictures and told me thirty years ago that I’d be living logos are accepted and will be included as in the north end of Hamilton, I would space allows. have called you crazy. So what changed? The neighbourhood NORTH END BREEZES MISSION: or my perception? Both of course, at The North End Breezes is a not-for-profit team least to some extent. With months and of enthusiastic volunteers who produce a month- years of searching and through the pro- ly newsletter in order to promote community cess of elimination, my husband and I connectivity and mutual support by engaging David found it was the one neighbourhood we our North End Neighbours. Christopherson, MP kept coming back to while looking for a Hamilton Centre new home. CANADA NORTH END BREEZES VISION: The “Why?!” our Burlington friends asked North End Breezes will be a vital resource puzzled by what seemed to them I’m sure that promotes harmony, pride and collective like a big unexpected change. We knew community action in a diverse and dynamic My office is always what they really meant was – Why?! happy to provide Why would you leave all this to go to neighbourhood. Hamilton?! (We heard the superiority in assistance with their voices. Surely, we had never been Help us grow your Breezes. like that!) What we told them was “this” We are looking for ideas, submissions, Federal Programs wasn’t what we wanted anymore. We advertisers. Please email your thoughts to had stayed in the suburbs long enough. [email protected] or call 905-523- and Services. We wanted the excitement of city living, 6611 x.3004. Leave your contact name and the sights, the sounds, the smells. We number and we’ll get back to you. wanted restaurants, shops, entertainment and the water at our doorstep. We want- ed Hamilton’s North End. Do you already contribute to our publication? Are you interested in sharing your thoughts 22 Tisdale Street South Tel: 905-526-0770 I thought back to the sign I had first no- about layout, design and content? Let’s get Hamilton ON L8N 2V9 [email protected] ticed in the fall of 2016. Who was it try- together! I’d love to hear your ideas. Email ing to convince? Obviously, it had con- www.davidchristopherson.ca or call and let me know. Thanks, Brenda vinced me. PAGE 4 | OCTOBER 2017 | THE BREEZES

WALKABOUT: WELLNESS DAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SUBMITTED BY TRACEE LEE-HOLLOWAY SUBMITTED BY KEN HIRTER

On September 13th I attended RECOVERY WELLNESS DAY HAMILTON 2017 at beautiful and an in- formative day it was. *Please note that this is an annual event now in it’s 11th year.*

From A.A. Addiction Research, Treatment Centers, Art, Mindfulness Meditation, N.A.and Self-Help and Alternative Treatment Methods.

I did tear up when a moment of silence was given to those whom past away or lost the fight or will to continue. I reflected as I silently started recalling my friends whom I lost to either Alcohol and/or Drug Addiction or to Mental illness. PHOTO: VERN WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY ~Fill your hearts with pain and sorrow and remember me in every tomorrow. But If you find yourself wandering into galleries or shops from time to time, admir- also remember the joys, laughter and smiles too for I’ve only gone to rest for a ing the art, have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch an artist paint while~ RIP my friends until we meet again. a canvas live? When was the last time you actually had the chance to talk with Please note here in Hamilton’s North End the following programs that offer Health, Mind an artist? and Strength Toolkit Series are as follows: Well, once a month, here in Hamilton there is Art Battle www.artbattle.com Health Wellness Self-Management Group An event held at The Spice Factory (and subsequent venues in other cities simul- taneously across Canada) that hosts a live competition featuring local grassroots GO WITH THE FLOW YOGA artists painting on their canvases while the audience watches and takes in the In physical or emotional pain? Interested in living more in the present and manage your pain? wonder. There is music, food and the crowd moves around the spectacle that 9 WEEK SERIES takes place centre stage. September 27th - November 22nd The team of Sanjay Patel, Trisha Lynn Smith and Kyle Tonkens are the faces Wednesdays, 10:00-11.30 behind this event. I have met locals artists Gordon Samson Chance, Robyn To register call Miriam at 905-523-6611 ext 3058 Lightwalker. Caillin Kowalczyk, Alberto Morales and Jane Dickson (just to Mental Wellness Toolkit Series offer the 2 following programs for the month name a few) there. of October 2017: Art Battle is usually the third Thursday of the month. 7:30-11pm at the Spice Factory located at 121 North. If you get Freedom to be MINDFULNESS MIND OVER BODY the chance to attend, it is an experience like none other. Are you struggling with stress? Experiencing Learn self management strategies to take Don’t forget... chronic physical or emotional pain? control over chronic pain. Living in the past or worried about the future? Barton Art Party which runs the first Friday 5-11pm of the month along Barton FREE 12 WEEK PROGRAM Learn to live in the moment! Street East between Victoria and East Avenue. Why not join me by taking in Tuesday October 3rd 2017 Seven week program Starting: 9.00 AM - 11.30 AM some of sights and sounds of local culture. Here are a few more spots in Hamil- Monday October 2nd 2017 *Please note bus tickets provided* ton to explore and lose yourself in a bit of magic... 9:30 - 11.30 A.M. To register phone Sib Pryce 905-523-6611 ext: 2014 Galleries Venues The North Hamilton Community Health Center is located at 438 Hughson Street North. The Spice Factory The Assembly www.spicefactory.ca E-mail: [email protected] | Phone:905-523-6611. www.assemblygallery.ca 121 Hughson St. Hamilton Before you judge, “Remember Everyone Struggles” myself included in Recovery or not 4 Cannon St. East Hamilton L8L (905) 522-1112 1Z5 Till next month, take care of you and those around you. (905) 522-5855 The Casbah www.casbahlounge.ca B Contemporary 306 King St. W Hamilton L8P JvN/d’s Hi,Hi, we’rewe’re JvN/d JvN/d - -A A development development www.bcontemporary.ca 1B1 • (905) 741-7625 226 James St. N Hamilton L8R companycompany that that measures measures its its success success 2L3 Artword Artbar byby howhow effectively effectively we we engage engage with with the the communities we work in. Home:Front (289) 389-3949 www.artword.net/artbar communities we work in. is a Community Space! 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton Flagship Gallery L8R 2G2 • (905) 543-8512 We have purchased a site at 468 We have purchased 468 James www.flagshipgallery.com StreetJames North Street at North Ferrie. at Our Ferrie. intent Our is to Does your community 237 James St. N Hamilton L8R Rebel’s Rock Irish Pub buildintent condominium is to build condominium style residences 2L2 www.rebelsrock.com designedstyle residences for flexibility. designed Our for projects group need a space (905) 577-8585 537 King St. E. Hamilton L8N aimflexibility. to offer homeOur projects ownership aim toto aoffer to hold meetings or 1E3 • (905) 777-1771 widerhome range ownership of people. to a wide range of people. events? Visit me on Facebook! Come hear what your www.facebook.com/tracee.leeholloway neighboursWe want to hear have from been you! saying Come at Home:Front is ourto our next next community Neighbourhood update. Find me in the Twitter-verse! Consultation! available for booking, https://twitter.com/rockstarauthor WHEN: ______Check out my blogs! http://followtracee.blogspot.ca/ WHEN: October 24 @ 6:30pm free of charge. WHERE: 468 James Street North http://thetroublewithtracee.blogspot.ca/ WHERE: 468 James Street North Photo by IngyMedia 468 James Street North Tracee Lee-Holloway is an arts advocate and creative com- WantWant to to know know more? more? munity builder here in Hamilton. A 2015 Hamilton’s Arts Contact:Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Want to know more? nominee for Arts innovations. A fervent supporter of the Website:Website: jvnd.ca jvnd.ca Contact: [email protected] Website: jvnd.ca grassroots arts & music scene, her main agenda is helping and supporting others build momentum to get to the next level. When not sleeping she can be found every month documenting Artcrawl and every day on all the usual social media channels. THE BREEZES | OCTOBER 2017 | PAGE 5

HER MAJESTY’S ARMY & NAVY 96 Macnab St N, Hamilton 905-527-1000

Near the end of my operation, I suddenly woke up and demanded the right to close my incision. Reluctantly, the surgeon handed me the needle and said, “Suture self!”

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER

Oct 5, 2017 Ted Burton HUGHSON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Oct 12, 2017 Blue Diamonds ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 475 Mary Street, Hamilton, ON 383 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON Oct 19, 2017 Phil Myles CONTACT INFO Oct 26, 2017 Reflections Your Catholic Church in the North End 905.527.3972 “Where Faith Builds Community” Special Event on October 26th - [email protected] | www.hughson.ca Scurvy Dress Up Day Parish Pastor: Fr. Heinner Paucar, OMI OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Friday 9AM - 4PM Featuring gifts for everyone! New Parish Office Hours Best Costume Award! Spot Dances! Located in Parish Hall 130th Anniversary Service: Sunday Oct 22, 10am 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Special Event in December! Join us on (Please enter from Mary Street or ring the bell) Join us as we celebrate with old friends and new the December 2, 2017 for our Ham and Turkey life and ministry of our church in the North End. Draw! Contact us at (905) 529-3921 SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE Use this number to contact a priest, book a home BENNETTO SCHOOL 9:45AM WE HAVE LOTS TO OFFER! 47 Simcoe St E, Hamilton, ON visit for the sick, inquire about sacraments, THE BEST BAR TENDERS. request hall rental info and much, much more! Hughson Street Baptist Church has been a part of the GREAT MEMBERS AND FRIENDS YOU HAVE Mass Times: North End since 1887. Each Sunday we gather for a live- NOT MET YET. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am ly time of worship with music, and relevant teaching JOIN US FOR EUCHRE EVERY TUESDAY AT Saturday: 7:00 pm from the Bible. There is a program for children who are 2 PM. Sunday: 10:30 am babies right through Grade 8. During the week we have several Youth centered programs and our Coffee’s On DARTS OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAYS. Join us for Adoration: drop-in on Friday mornings. Give us a call, or check the 6 BOARDS AVAILABLE Saturday’s 6:30pm - 7:00pm website for details: www.hughson.ca WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAYS, BUT IT IS Confession Times: NEGOTIABLE. Saturdays: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm or Call (905) 522-9828 to arrange an appointment.

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BENNETTO COMMUNITY CENTRE A NEW PARK IN THE 450 Hughson St. N. NEIGHBOURHOOD ITY 905-546-4944 SUBMITTED BY ANNABEL KRUPP MUN www.hamilton.ca/rec Last month an exciting development occurred with M Fall Programs are now in full swing! O RNER the public unveiling of six submissions for Pier 8 C Promenade Park. This is the 30 metre strip of land O For Winter registration details, please C along the north and east edges of Pier 8 and will be pick up a recreation Fall/Winter guide Hamilton’s newest area that locals and visitors will at the Community Centre. MORE AT BENNETTO COMMUNITY CENTRE: come to for lakeside recreation and entertainment. Seniors & Adults…daytime programs Six design teams from all over North America creat- Red Cross offered Monday to Friday: ed proposals for the public space and unveiled them at a public meeting on August 24th. The plans were Babysitting Course LEISURE SWIM 55 YEARS + then displayed at the Lister Block on James Street Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. 10:15-11:00am and Evergreen Hamilton on James Street. The pub- When: Saturday, October 21st, 2017 lic had until September 10th to provide comments. Time: 9:oo – 5:oo pm WATERFIT The six plans varied in their design. “Hamilton: Ages: 11-15 years Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. 11:05-11:50am Hammer City” by design team Forrec Ltd. show- Cost: $43.30 cased Hamilton’s industrial heritage, while “View LENGTH SWIM Hamilton: Past, Present and Future” by design team Course Code: 184166 Mon-Fri. 12:00-1:00pm Mon. and Wed. Hargreaves Associates offered green space and Evening 8-8:45pm (one lane only) Sat. trees. Other designs included elements such as pa- Looks great on a resume, 1:00-2:55pm (one lane only) vilions, bridges, and green roofs. when looking for a job!! LEISURE SWIM 18 YEARS + Now that the public has had a chance to weigh-in, Thurs, 11:05-11:50am & Sat. 12-1pm the decision is in the hands of a volunteer jury of ex- perts. They will select the winning design based on Pumpkin Carving FREE MOVIE NIGHT criteria that includes design excellence, innovation, Come and watch a Family movie on the Come on out and carve your favourite response to the vision and goals of the park, and Bennetto gym wall! There will be Popcorn community opinions. We can expect to have heard face or picture onto a pumpkin and leave and a small low cost concession stand for which design has won the competition by the time all your movie munchies! the mess here! this paper is published. (bring your own container if you want to Friday October 27, 2017 bring home your seeds) In the city’s effort to develop Pier 8 into a vibrant November 24, 2017 December 15, 2017 urban waterfront neighbourhood to be enjoyed by Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 all residents of Hamilton the city provided clear Ages: 6-12 years Doors Open At 5:30pm objectives to the design teams. Important in the Movie Starts At 6:00pm design was that it be safe and accessible year-round, Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Cost: FREE!!! allows for flexible uses over time, is well connect- Cost: $7.14 ed to existing neighbourhoods, includes sustainable Code: 184514 Children MUST be accompanied by a Parent Or plants and features, and celebrates our local wa- Guardian (18+) terfront heritage. Design teams were instructed to keep the budget to under $6.5 million.

CRANKSGIVING CANCELLATION As the plan moves forward there are a few things you can expect to be included in the final design. Bike parking, green planted areas, informal and formal “Due to some challenging circumstances, we won’t be running a Cranksgiving in Hamilton for 2017. gathering spaces, and public art will be highlights of We love Cranksgiving – the fun of riding in the cooler fall temperatures, watching the first person zip through the new park. Most importantly, the waterfront will the finish line, hearing the stories about line-ups at the grocery stores or the routes participants took to shave continue to be a multi-use trail with excellent views a few minutes or kilometers off their ride. of the water for everyone to enjoy. Construction is We also love the generosity of all of our participants. In past years, we’ve gathered over 1000 lbs of food expected to start in spring of 2018. ($2000 worth of food) for the Welcome Inn Community Centre in one day! Welcome Inn has come to depend on this generosity and so we’d like to ask all our previous participants to consider giving their $25 (or more) in money or food directly to the Welcome Inn either online (https://www. canadahelps.org/dn/15510) or in person (40 Wood St E). We love organizing this event and want to ensure Cranksgiving 2018 is better than ever before so if you are interested in being a part of the 2018 Cranksgiving organizing team, please send an email to heidi@pedalpow- eredfamily.com. We’ll be meeting once per month starting January 2018 to start securing sponsorships and partnerships with local bike shops and grocery stores. We’ll start meeting bi-weekly in July to ensure public- ity, registrations, and manifests can be created with enough lead time before the day of the event: Saturday October 6, 2018! Thank you for your understanding and we’ll see you next year!” RENDERING OF “HAMILTON: HAMMER CITY” - - Heidi & Reuben PROPOSAL BY FORREC LTD. WITH CIMA+ THE BREEZES | OCTOBER 2017 | PAGE 7

FASHION FOR OCTOBER 2017 SUBMITTED BY ALEXANDRA SEMPIE

Fall is in full effect, so you know what that means; Halloween, warmer drinks, and the classic fall PIER 8 PARK – CHANGING THE fashion! Last month, designers treated us to some DIRECTION OF HAMILTON? of their new looks during the September Fashion SUBMITTED BY CANDY VENNI Weeks so the fashion world is a buzz with new ideas and brand new trends. Fall is a critical time The Pier 8 Park proposal: ‘Park’ has to be one of the in the fashion world as people are changing their broadest terms for a space that can be so many things wardrobes to fit the weather, but just because the but in this case, a 30m wide strip of public, park space temperature drops doesn’t mean your sense of ELDERBERRIES wrapping itself around the new developments and style has to as well! Let’s have a look and see what SUBMITTED BY PAM WINTER alongside the waters’ edge. we can expect to see hitting the streets this month. Also, it’s a massive opportunity for change. Change in our city with regards to a built in connection to the Nothing feels more in command than a It’s been quite the summer despite some of the waterfront, a change in direction to refocus waterfront power suit. You look professional, feel in charge, weather. As most readers know, I have been on use, changing the city to a standalone destination for and look fantastic! I feel like I can accomplish the side lines and it’s great to be feeling like my- tourism. (this includes our 100+ waterfalls, Botanical anything when I wear mine. This season, wom- self and being able to appreciate my good friends. Gardens, Gage park revitalization and more) en’s suits are back in style. Designers redesigned the signature look and gave a new twist on a mod- My two grandchildren joined us in a family get I really encourage you to contemplate the lakefront, ern classic by adding wider belts, rhinestones, and together this summer. We had a glorious day at what it was, what it could be, what it means to you even bringing back the pinstripe. No matter where Barangas on The Beach with great food and per- and could mean to the image of our entire city. Every- you’re going or what accessories you choose, it’s fect company. one here knows we aren’t just steel mills and factories time to suit up and take charge of your sense of anymore, we have , Princess Point style. Baltimore seems so far away so it was nice to get and fantastic trails meandering past beautiful vistas, together and share their travel adventures. They but what can we envision moving forward & creating Leopard print is a tricky design in the visited Bahamas and shared their stories. I may something completely new? fashion world. One season it’s in, one season it’s not have been there but I could dream of the silk- During , six big colourful renderings, were out, but overall, it’s a fun print to work with. Luck- en sands and beautiful scenery. I could feel like propped up on easels in the hallways of the (beautiful- ily, this season leopard print is back and bigger I too had breakfast with “Bob the Puffer Fish” ly revitalized) Lister Block. Staff were on hand with than ever! Design- and see the pigs fly when a meal called them to forms to encourage you to vote for your favourite. ers unveiled a large their sandy table. It’s lovely that even though my collection of leop- The six proposals on display showed the highlights granddaughters are growing up so fast, we still ard print clothes in created after of months of planning using a compre- have so much to talk about and share. hensive checklist (that consisted of additional months their lines, so no of planning by the city) Digital ‘photos’ showed var- matter what way I have been well cared for at Dundurn Place and ied concepts from groups of landscape architects, de- you choose to wear good food, good company and caring people signers and engineers, each with different & interest- it you’ll look styl- have helped me along. I haven’t been idle this ing visions. ish from all direc- summer. Good friends came and gave me a de- tions! Ask anyone what they want and it’s hard to imagine lightful trip to the Secret Garden at the creativity that came out of the 6 proposals – most and I enjoyed homemade cookies and lemonade. Suits. I even met up with five different friends and got of us would be tempted to name and include things Photo courtesy of we’ve already seen done. We want to create a destina- Vogue Magazine my toes tapping to some lively jazz. Funny how tion – a place to meet, to play, to enjoy the beauty of a the simple things can put a smile on one’s face. priceless natural resource, our lake. I am thankful to Megs Smith and Ken Hirter for Personally, I hope we chose something bold, some- keeping the flag flying and passing along my thing that becomes a landmark but still incorporates stories so I can stay connected to all my friends the quaintness of bridges or boardwalks, something in the North End. I miss dear Annie Barker and that integrates the lake into the built edge (instead of other friends who have joined company in their a rectilinear concrete shoreline) and something that’s heavenly friendships. These are people dear to fun. (One proposal had a floating swimming pool, an- me that I will never forget. other had a splash pad with oversized loungers and another included a cantilevered viewing platform high Classic leopard print. Photo courtesy of Vogue Magazine So as Monty Python would say “Onward and over the water) slightly sideways”. Let’s share summer stories Over the past 30 years an estimated 2 billion has gone and all the good feelings and keep the good times into remediating the harbor & it’s no time to get ‘cold In Out coming. feet’ now. Construction is proposed to start in spring of 2019 – we have a long way to go and we’ll need to • Cloche Hats • Sweater Dresses Be kind to our web footed friends for a duck may stay true & steady to a vision, it may be the hardest • Fishnets • Peep-toe boots be somebody’s mother. And on that silly note, life part – sticking with the choice we’ve made. Let’s see is what we make it so be kind to each other and • Wide belts • Cropped sweaters the entire vision through for a truly fantastic space we cheers! can be proud to add to our city. - Pam & The Elderberries Crew Candy Venning, Landscape Designer with Venni Gardens, resident, com- munity contributor. Contact Candy via e-mail [email protected], Stay Beautiful! @VenniGardens on Instagram or Twitter PAGE 8 | OCTOBER 2017 | THE BREEZES

How will they get there? The Spectator recently reported that “You are going to see a lot of changes in the west harbour over the next two years,” said Chris Phillips, who heads up waterfront development for the City of Hamilton”. The Spec described the changes as “massive”. BOOK CLUB CORNER Whether you like, hate, or don’t care about the City’s SUBMITTED BY KIT DARLING plans for Piers 6, 7 and 8, there is no doubt that the City plans to bring more people to our waterfront. The only way to do that is to bring them through the Our first discussion, A Prison Book Club Super rich, socially competitive and often North End neighbourhood. by Ann Walmsley, is October 16, so here vicious gossips, we meet three of Singa- If you have any interest in how this might impact are a few recommendations from our pore’s richest, and oldest families and your life of the life of your family, we invite you to members. Visit the Bookmobile at Ben- dogs named Astor, Vanderbilt and Trump. join us in going through the City’s plans and getting netto Recreation Centre on Tuesday from American, Rachel Chu is thrust unprepared answers to questions like these: 2:30 to 4:30 and Thursday from 6:00 to into this world when she accompanies her 8:00. boyfriend Nick to his home in Singapore. • With millions of dollars in construction coming in the next While the excesses of this world seem un- The Woefield Poultry few years, how will that truck traffic be controlled so that it real, Kwan has said in interviews that this stays off our residential streets? Collective by Susan is a world that he has experienced. Funny Juby. A truly laugh-out- • The neighbourhood approved 750 to 1000 new housing and fascinating. (Kit) loud story about four units for Pier 8 and limited local commercial. The City now misfits who attempt to In the Wings - Stories proposes 1500 units and extensive commercial. How did that happen? Does it matter? save a Vancouver Island of Forgotten Women farm from foreclosure Bernadette Rule, edi- • The neighbourhood approved of mixed housing on Pier 8 using a highly unorthodox approach. In tor. In her introduction including family and affordable housing. Will that happen? this heartwarming novel the reader learns to this collection, Rule • Our neighbourhood has been designated as a Child and how people can take up a challenge, face states “It takes dedi- Family Friendly neighbourhood with a unique and very their fears, and find friendship along the cation & co-operation important traffic management plan. Can this traffic man- agement plan survive the developments proposed by the way. (Paige Turner) to omit women from City or will our neighbourhood no longer be a place to the story of the human race. Not only do raise children? A Gentleman in Mos- women outnumber men, they are by defi- cow by Amor Towles. • Is our 30K speed limit going to survive or will it be sacri- nition central to the future of the human In 1922 Count Alex- ficed to get visitors to the stores and offices on the water- species. So how is it they were rarely pres- ander Rostov is sen- front? ent at any point in history? “In the Wings” tenced to house arrest • Does anyone in the neighbourhood have time to work is an attempt to stop co-operating with in the Metropol Hotel on these questions and help make an impact on the City this massive omission.” The authors were in Moscow by a Bolshe- plans and actions in our neighbourhood? challenged to combine the tools of fiction vik tribunal. Rostov creates a new life for with solid research to bring to life women himself within the hotel while decades of If you would like to be part of this discussion, such as Anne Hathaway, wife of William Russian history are unfolding outside the please send an email to: Shakespeare; Helene Boulle Champlain, hotel’s doors. Excellent character devel- [email protected] or leave wife of Samuel de Champlain; Georgina opment with beautifully told scenes. An a message (with your telephone number) at Hogarth, sister-in-law of Charles Dickens; absorbing, sophisticated, and humorous 905-769-0809 or by mail to 469 Bay Street North, Marguerite Monet Riel, wife of Louis Riel; story about what it means to be a man of Constance Lloyd, wife of Oscar Wilde; Hamilton, ON, L8L 1N2 purpose. (Paige Turner) Syrie Wellcome Maugham, wife of Som- Crazy Rich Asians by erset Maugham; Pilar Casals, mother of Harbour West Neighours is a Kevin Kwan. Publish- Pablo Casals; and Joan Douglas, daughter group of North End residents er’s Weekly calls this of Tommy Douglas. An interesting book of who have been working on first novel “...a fun, short stories that bring these women out of traffic and neighbourhood over the top romp in the shadows. (Paige Turner) issues for more than 15 years. the unbelievable world of the Asian jet set.” THE BREEZES | OCTOBER 2017 | PAGE 9

COUNCILLOR UPDATE on and come up with further options. Let us be absolute- ward to implementing the safety measures suggested ly clear on this. while maintaining John Street North as a one-way street SUBMITTED BY JASON FARR between Strachan Street and Burlington Street. If you are thinking right now that Councillor Farr is off If you have any questions/comments, please contact my Hello, Breezes Readers. Good to his @#%$ rocker for even thinking about developing on office at any time. get back in touch with North Enders a portion of parkland, then this would be a good time to Councillor Jason Farr (Ward 2) through this wonderful monthly mention that while we will be discussing a possible op- newspaper that I have heard received portunity related to 2 acres of park, we can also talk about This letter (draft) went out a few weeks ago after I corre- a nomination for a Maggie Award in the world class North End waterfront park coming next sponded with some of the residents leading the petition independent journalism. Much de- year. That new park is approximately 3.5 acres and starts and others who had issues: served. right there across the road from the t-ball diamonds. Dear John Street residents, For this addition, I would like to sum up just what oc- Let also be absolutely clear on this as well; keeping our curred respecting the John Street North two way conver- historic Eastwood Arena right where it is and continuing On Monday, August 21st at the 6:30 pm, we will be hold- sion alternative, but first I’d like to focus on Eastwood to bring it back to life is a priority for us all. ing an hour- long meeting at Bennetto Recreation Centre Arena and how I am seeking your thoughts on the future respecting the coming two-way conversion and pedes- for this iconic ice-skating barn. So, please join me on November 15, at Bennetto Rec- trian safety measures that the City of Hamilton Public reation Centre, 7:00pm and let’s get your input on this Work’s department will be implementing on your street. Eastwood Park Update possibility. We could have met at the rink, but it is in use. We will be reviewing the North End Traffic Management Fortunately. Plan (NETMP), now in final implementation phase. We A few months ago, I successfully moved a motion that will provide a reminder as to why the NETMP was enact- asked for City staff to support us at a future North End John Street Two Way Conversion ed and review the public engagement to date; specifical- meeting to discuss one possibility of reviving and sus- ly focusing on how the John Street two-way conversion taining Eastwood Arena. So, what happened to the John Street two way conver- (and the traffic calming safe street design elements that While some of the points that supported the motion sion? I believe the best way to explain the realigned safe come with it) was always contemplated in the NETMP. (known as “whereas”) may no longer be valid, here is street priority is to share verbatim this email response to the crux of the motion: one of a handful of North Enders who have asked me the I would like to take this time to thank the many resi- same. The residents name has been omitted: dents who have communicated with our ward 2 office and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That appropriate City staff in the past seven years and more recently. Your staff from Planning and Economic Development be re- “Hello, _____ and thanks for getting in touch. The long-time neighbour, _____ recently shared his petition quested to engage with the Ward 2 Councilor and North change in approach was suggested at a John Street resi- featuring 21 residences with 45 names. He and I have End Community on what potential may exist that would dents meeting. The meeting was the direct result of resi- been collaborating in recent weeks and it has become provide for needed upgrades at Eastwood Arena by con- dent requests. This came from the folks who live on John very clear that all of us want the same thing; slower traf- templating a development partnership that may include between the conversion area. fic, less traffic and safer intersections that ultimately pro- the creation of new housing opportunities and a public The result, after hearing unanimously from these residents vide for a safe and healthy complete street for children, parkette (should read parkade) on the north-westerly and receiving a petition from them, was a postponement families and seniors. portion of Eastwood Park and Arena. indefinitely. There were also concerns expressed directly from the NHMC and indirectly from the schools”. Two-way conversion (along with other safety features) The Federal Government has implemented a regulation Two letters went to every door between John and Stra- has proven to be very successful in transforming residen- that states by the year 2020, we must conform to a new chan. The most recent (in draft) went out yesterday: tial streets to much safer environments in Ward 2. Like standard to replace or decommission its current refriger- John Street Conversion on hold indefinitely all other streets that have received two-way conversions ation mechanism. It is estimated that the cost to do this over the past seven years, we are confident that John at Eastwood would be in the neighbourhood of 2 million, Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 Street North will be transformed for the better. Please minimum and 6 million when we include a full resto- Hello John Street resident, see the reverse for examples of our latest conversions of ration. On Monday August 21st, 2017 many residents who would Duke Street and Bold Street and note the remarkable be- have been directly impacted by a two-way conversion of fore and after results. I have yet to meet a North Ender who wants to see East- John Street North between Strachan Street and Burling- wood Arena be decommissioned. At a community en- ton Street held a meeting at Bennetto Recreation Centre. Finally, in addition to the complete and safe street de- gagement session several years ago, some North Enders An official petition was presented that shared opposition sign in our current plan, through John Street resident came up with ideas to reinvent the space (if ice skating to this conversion. The petition included approximately engagement another very good suggestion has surfaced; and hockey participation continued to decline), but most 35 residences and 75 names. a partial closure of John Street at Burlington Street that wanted to see usage at the rink grow from what was then The meeting was very productive and everyone agreed restricts cars from accessing John to head south. I sup- 12%. Skate the Dream was born from these community that we all want the same thing on John Street North; a port this and can confirm that this request has been made talks and usage went up dramatically with what is now a safer street for our children. Everyone also agreed that a to our NETMP Public Works staff and to council (if need- four nights a week occurrence for our learn to skate and two-way conversion was not necessary, but offered great ed). play hockey subsidized program. However, you don’t suggestions on other ways we could make John North Let’s discuss. Hope to see you at Bennetto on Monday, need to be in the face-off circle to see that Eastwood is safer while maintaining the one-way flow. August 21st at 6:30p.m. aged. We need a face-lift with that face-off. Councillor Jason Farr Suggested: Ward 2 One option may be developing (a building) at the corner A stop sign at MacAulay and John Streets portion of the North West lands of Eastwood Park (ap- Bringing John Street back to one lane traffic As you can see Breezes readers, while I do very much proximately 2 acres) whereby profits may accommodate Exploring the possibility of a two- way protected / con- support two-way conversion (they are a proven traffic restoration of Eastwood arena. tra-flow bike lane along the west side of John calming measure), I did hear loud and clear from the To be very clear, this is NOT our only possible option. Implementing other calming measures (like chokers/ voices of North Enders on John that there was an over- NOT a done deal. NOT anything other than a conversa- speed humps) along John (some of which were already whelming preference to calm John by other means. With tion. This is simply an opportunity to get your thoughts part of the now indefinitely postponed two-way initiative) a hardy petition and health conversation, I believe we on one possibility that may serve to address this pending The City of Hamilton Public Work’s department had staff will do that. Thanks to continued engagement. issue of restoration. in attendance and all relevant staff has been advised of If we hear loud and clear that developing a building on this overwhelming decision(s) made by residents of John Until next time Breezes readers, Councillor Farr the currently underutilized t-ball diamonds to the north Street. west of the park is not an option, that’s ok. We will move I am very supportive of resident’s wishes and look for- PAGE 10 | OCTOBER 2017 | THE BREEZES

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Preparations for our recent Annual Meeting typically Ad content subject to approval by the Board of provide an opportunity to reflect on some of the Clin- Directors in keeping with the Mission and Vision of ic’s achievements from the past year. While the Clinic North End Breezes. Call 905-523-6611 ext 3004 or provides a variety of services including legal advice & email [email protected] referrals and legal representation in a number of areas ______of law, we are also mandated to do community devel- opment and law reform work. Looking for a PSW or home support worker who can work in my home part-time. I need someone Here are a few recent achievements from those areas. who can come one or two evenings per week for 30 • The Hamilton Outreach Project (HOP) serves clients minutes and one or two evenings for supper from with mental health and/or addiction issues. HOP has 5 to 6:15 PM. Option for PSW hours in the morn- continued to expand adding a Case Co-ordinator and ing and occasional night shift. $17 per hour. Need providing onsite legal services at six different com- references and police check. Please e-mail Lisa: munity agencies. Feedback has overwhelmingly con- [email protected] firmed the importance of the community-embedded Need someone to start in October. Looking for model for legal services. someone in walking distance of James and Burling- ton Street. • Our Indigenous Outreach Project developed the ______IAMCOMMITTED.ca campaign so that citizens can publicly state their Commitment to Reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconcilia- EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Office administrator tion Commission. The Clinic was one of the first orga- with transferable skills in client service, telephone nizations to produce its own Reconciliation report. It and communications, organization and office man- will guide the development and revision of our poli- agement. Part time or full time. Please call Susan at cies, practices and procedures. 289 527 3965 or email: [email protected] ______• The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction is a program of HCLC. Among its many achievements Sewing & Dressmaking. Students and clients want- from the past year, the Roundtable can point to the ed. Lessons or alterations available. Ages 6 to 106! launch of Hamilton tax filing awareness initiative Expert in African apparel. Please call Hyacinth 289- which helped support 7,000 Hamilton families with 308-6176 information and awareness on the importance of fil- ______ing taxes. In addition, the Roundtable was awarded the 2017 Cities Reducing Poverty Award for Leadership OCTOBER EVENTS! Children’s Birthday Parties. Make your child’s in Poverty Reduction for “Stellar leadership in ad- Rockton World’s fair birthday the talk of the neighborhood. Earlee the vancing poverty reduction in…community”. Rockton Fairgrounds: October 6-9th | rocktonworldsfair.com Entertainer will make it happen. Magic, balloons, • In December, the Clinic, the Poverty Roundtable and paintable tattoos for only $75.00 per hour. Please Diwali At City Hall Integration of Diverse Cultures: others rallied outside of City Hall calling for the Hous- 71 Main st W. | October 7th 1 to 4p.m. Free event call Earl at 289-439-0166 ing Stability Fund to be topped up. Council listened www.facebook.com/HSWOG ______and this important program that helps people with low [email protected] income maintain their housing was saved. Minion Parties, Costume Parties. Various charac- H.M.C.S. Haida Season C losing: 658 Catherine st N. ters. For kids and adults. Call Sandra at 289-925- • We stand up for French Language Services. 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The group, which educates RCF tenants Hamilton Fall & Garden & MUM show: about their rights and responsibilities and advocates Gage Park Green Houses | October 20-29th STAY CONNECTED for improved conditions, continues to meet monthly. www.hamiltonbloom.com WITH THE • We submitted briefs and/or delegated at meetings on History Lives Here evening tours, NORTH END BREEZES a number of law reform issues. A partial list includes Glimpses of the past: Battlefield house museum & park: Have some North End news of your own to share? 77 King st w Stoney Creek | Oct 21st 5-7p.m. $20/person briefs on the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, and www.hamilton.ca/battlefieldhouse delegations on police carding, agricultural workers’ FACEBOOK.COM/ [email protected] | 905 662-8458 NORTHENDBREEZES rights and the City’s Poverty Reduction Plan. 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