Ward 5 News Update - June 25 - City of Burlington
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Ward 5 News Update – June 25 Dear friends and neighbours, We are now into COVID – 19 Phase 2 with lots of people going out for a meal at extended restaurant patios around the City. There is much activity going on at the beach, in the parks and sports fields and more openings are coming soon. We are all keeping our fingers crossed, hoping that the number infections do not increase as a result. We had a very upsetting and tragic event on Friday, June 19 at Fearman’s pork processing plant. We send our sincere commiserations to the family and friends of Regan Russell who lost her life. We also feel badly for the truck driver and everyone on the scene. Clearly many people are disturbed by what led up to this tragic event and how people will react and behave moving forward. Community concerns about the long-awaited residential towers development proposal from First Capital at Appleby Village have surfaced as the applicant has let it be known they are getting close to finalizing their plans. You will recall that the application first appeared in the middle of the 2014 municipal election. All work was delayed for a few years following the August 2014 East Burlington flooding. As a result of the Ontario Government at the time changing the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeals process to the new Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), First Capital filed an appeal. Officially the appeal was filed because the City had not made a decision, but timing was also heavily influenced by the OMB/LPAT rules change. In this news update we have included these topics and other matters. While City Hall is still closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we continue to work remotely. You can leave me a message at 905-335-7600, ext. 7591 or email me at paul.sharman@burlington.ca. For immediate attention to address ward related concerns, please email ward5@burlington.ca. If you see me out and about, even if wearing a face mask, please say hi! Regards,
Halton Region – Stage 2 Opening
The Ontario Government allowed Halton Region, including Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and
Oakville to move to Stage 2 of reopening effective last Friday, June 19. More businesses and
services, as well as recreational and outdoor spaces have reopened across the region with required
public health measures in place.
As of June 19, the following businesses, services, recreational and outdoor facilities were allowed to
reopen in Halton region with proper safety measures in place:
• outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios,
curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties;
• select personal care services with the proper health and safety measures in place, including
tattoo parlours, barber shops, hair salons and beauty salons;
• shopping malls under existing restrictions, including food services reopening for take-out and
outdoor dining only;
• tour and guide services, such as bike and walking, bus and boat tours, as well as tasting and
tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries;
• water recreational facilities such as outdoor splash pads and wading pools, and all swimming
pools;
• beach access and additional camping at Ontario Parks;
• camping at private campgrounds;
• outdoor-only recreational facilities and training for outdoor team sports, with limits to enable
physical distancing;
• drive-in and drive-through venues for theatres, concerts, animal attractions and cultural
appreciation, such as art installations; and
• film and television production activities, with limits to enable physical distancing.
Halton Region Public Health is reminding residents that important public health measures and
direction remain in place as the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency continues.
As restrictions are lifted and the economy reopens, it is more important than ever that we take the
direction of public health seriously. Residents need to continue to take steps to reduce the spread of
COVID-19: stay home as much as possible, wash hands frequently and when outside the home,
practice physical distancing and wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing cannot be
maintained.
Residents and businesses should continue to visit halton.ca/COVID19 for the latest public health
direction, the status of cases in the community and information on how to protect yourself and others.
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Spray pads to open June 26; Redesigned summer camps and outdoor pools
open July 13
The City of Burlington is excited to announce the opening of spray pads on June 26 and the
redesigned summer camps and outdoor pool programs will begin on July 13.
Following public health recommendations and the Province’s emergency orders, COVID-19
precautions and preparations will be in place to reduce the spread of the virus. All redesigned
programs and services will look very different from pre-COVID-19 programs and will still be high
quality, fun, active and create great summer memories.
To ensure crowd management, all programs and pool use (including lap and rec swims) will require
pre-registration and payment. There is no registration required for spray pads.
All programs and offerings can be viewed online at burlington.ca/summer. Registrations are only
being accepted online at liveandplay.burlington.ca. If you need assistance, please call 905-335-7600
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or email liveandplay@burlington.ca.
Anyone attending a camp or swim must follow strict COVID-19 procedures like staying home if the
participant or any family member is sick or has come in contact with anyone who is sick. Wash hands
frequently, cough and sneeze into sleeve/arm and follow all City rules and regulations. Masks and
face coverings will be optional.
Summer Camps
Full day summer SNAP camps for kids ages four to 10 years will be held at Brant Hills Community
Centre, Tansley Woods Community Centre, Aldershot Arena and Haber Recreational Centre.
Performing Arts Camp for kids ages nine to 15 years will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts
Centre.
Camp activities will include outdoor games, crafts, art and nature-based activities.
Camper’s safety is the first priority. Staff will receive enhanced training on the additional health and
safety regulations. There will now be one dedicated staff to every four children, with a maximum of
two staff and eight campers in a room. Each camp group will stay together for the entire week, and
not interact with other groups.
To support and enhance the safety of campers and staff, caregivers will receive a phone call before
camps begin to emphasize the importance of following the camp code of conduct and do a pre-camp
health check. Completing the call with staff is required for your child to be admitted to camp. In
addition, parents will learn about the cleaning of facilities with special attention to high touch surfaces
like door handles and counters. Each camp group will have dedicated spaces and washroom facilities
to further reduce exposure to other groups.
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Caregivers will also be sent an email with video link to where to drop campers off, facility layout and
set up as well as were to pick up camper at the end of the day.
Registration dates, beginning at 9 a.m.:
• Monday, June 29 for camp programs July 13 and July 20
• Monday, July 13 for camp programs July 27 and Aug. 3
• Monday, July 27 for camp programs Aug. 10 and 17
• Monday, Aug. 10 for camp programs Aug. 24
Outdoor Pools
Nelson Pool and Splash Park, Mountainside Pool and Splash Park and LaSalle Splash Park will be
ready on July 13. The number of people allowed in at any time will be kept low so people can
maintain physical distancing. The play features at Nelson and Mountainside will remain closed. To
register online for lap and rec swims 25 hours prior to start of program time, go to
liveandplay.burlington.ca.
In addition to the outdoor pools, spray pads will open on Friday, June 26. For a listing of locations, go
to burlington.ca/waterplay.
Lowville Park will partially reopen on Monday, June 29, 2020. Visiting Lowville Park will look different
than it did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the City of Burlington is putting measures in place to
help visitors have a safe park experience during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking lot capacity has been reduced to 50 per cent to allow for physical distance spacing and
prevent overcrowding. The entrance will be monitored and vehicles may be turned away when
parking has reached capacity. Street parking is not permitted, parking enforcement will be in effect.
Illegally parked vehicles will be tagged and/or towed.
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What’s open and closed in Lowville Park
Washrooms will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Water is not potable and visitors are reminded to
bring their own drinking water.
The playground remains closed. Staff levels are reduced so please clean up your area and put waste
in receptacles or take it home for disposal. No picnic permits are being issued at this time to comply
with municipal and provincial state of emergency group gathering restrictions.
Reduce the spread
Visitors are reminded to continue to be vigilant about public health practices and provincial directives
to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including:
• Maintaining 2 metre physical distance from others
• Gathering in groups of 10 or fewer
• Staying home if you feel sick
• Washing and sanitizing hands before, during and after visiting the park.
Property Tax - Relief of Penalty/Interest
On June 22, City Council approved further relief of late payment charges for property tax installments.
The temporary tax relief allows residents additional time to make payment of April and August
installments by Aug. 31, with no late payment charges. Final tax bills will be mailed in July with due
dates of Aug. 20 and Oct. 20.
The City is offering enrollment in a monthly pre-authorized payment plan that will provide for monthly
withdrawals from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1 to pay the remaining 2020 property taxes (April, August, and
October instalments). No penalty or interest is charged for taxpayers enrolled in this plan. Please visit
Burlington.ca/propertytax for more information or email pap@burlington.ca to register before July
27.
Update on Burlington Transit
To help with the safety of customers and staff, non-
medical masks or face coverings are mandatory
starting Thursday, July 2, 2020. You must wear a mask:
• At bus stops,
• In terminals and
• While on Burlington Transit buses and vehicles.
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Only these customers are exempt from wearing a mask:
• People with a disability or medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask
• Children under the age of two
Mandatory masks and face coverings help making riding transit as safe as possible from the spread
of COVID-19.
For more information on non-medical masks and face coverings, visit the Government of Canada
Non-medical masks and face coverings page.
Boarding Buses and Fares
Board Burlington Transit buses from the rear doors. Fares are not being collected.
Oakville Transit and HSR (Hamilton Street Railway) are starting to collect fares in July. Burlington
Transit customers will need to pay a fare on Oakville Transit and HSR when transferring. Burlington
Transit is not providing transfers and SPLIT passes are not currently available for pickup.
Bus Capacity and Physical Distancing
Bus capacity on all buses have been reduced to help with physical distancing. When a bus is full, an
additional bus will be added to the route. The full bus will say 'Full Bus' on the destination sign and
not stop at bus stops.
Temporary Outdoor Patios: Burlington City Council approves bylaw
amendments and program changes to encourage economic recovery during
COVID-19
At Burlington City Council on Thursday, June 18, Council approved bylaw amendments to allow
temporary patios on private property. This is part of the City of Burlington’s reopening response to the
COVID-19 virus while protecting its staff and residents. The temporary bylaw was passed to help
local businesses operate during these unprecedented times and protect public health and safety.
Temporary Use Bylaw and Bylaw to Regulate Temporary Patios to support COVID-19 relief -
PL-38-20
The City is eliminating regulatory, normal process and cost barriers to permitting temporary patios for
the rest of 2020 to make it easier for temporary patios and temporary outdoor retail sales areas on
private property. The streamlined application process includes guidelines to help businesses
complete the application.
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Downtown Temporary Patios to support COVID-19 relief - PL-37-20
The City is also temporarily suspending the Pop-Up Patio Program for 2020. This is to allow more
inclusive, flexible patios and the use of municipal space downtown to support COVID-19 Relief.
These measures include:
• Extending the 2020 patio season to Jan. 1, 2021 and
• Waiving the cost to use municipal lands
• Extending the program across the downtown
To support this, Council passed a motion to make necessary street modifications where there are
typically high numbers of applications for outdoor patios, specific to Brant Street, John Street and
Lakeshore Road.
Staff are extending the call for an Expression of Interest for the use of municipal lands downtown,
effective immediately. There will be no deadline and expressions of interests will be considered over
this year’s patio season.
How to apply for a temporary patio
1. Contact the City’s Special Business Area Coordinator: jenna.puletto@burlington.ca or 289-
983-6308
2. You will need your landlord’s approval if on private property
3. Know your existing and proposed capacity information.
Staff are here to assist you with the application process and are committed to get Burlington
businesses back in business.
For more information or to submit an expression of interest, Contact the City’s Special Business Area
Coordinator: jenna.puletto@burlington.ca or 289-983-6308.
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LaSalle Park Community Marina update: Marina and sailing programs closed for
2020 summer season
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of volunteers and boaters, the
boards of directors for the LaSalle Park Marina Association (LPMA) and the Burlington Sailing and
Boating Club (BS&BC) have announced the LaSalle Park Community Marina and BS&BC sailing
programs will not operate for the 2020 summer season.
The decision to close the marina is made by the LPMA and the BS&SC, who took the following into
consideration:
• Volunteer safety – in order to install the docks at the marina, volunteers are required to work
within small boats where physical distancing is not possible.
• Shortened boating season - construction of the new wave break at the LaSalle Park Community
Marina was delayed due to impacts from COVID-19. While the wave break is now completed, the
LPMA estimates the installation of the docks and placement of boats in the water would take four
to five weeks, resulting in a significantly shorter boating season.
• Financial impacts – with COVID-19 precautions and a shortened boating season, many boaters
have indicated they will not be launching their boats, impacting the funding needed to operate the
marina.
Public Boat Launch
The public boat launch at LaSalle Park Community Marina will also remain closed for the summer for
boats on trailers. A portion of the parking lot typically used for boat trailers will not be accessible as it
continues to be used for the storage of boats and finger docks.
Residents are still able to use the marina area to enjoy views of the water, bird watching and to
launch canoes and kayaks that are not on a trailer.
For more information on the LPMA and the LaSalle Park Community Marina, go to burlbay.com.
Recent tragedy outside Fearman’s Plant
On Friday, June 19, a tragic accident cost an animal rights activist her life at the Fearman’s pork
processing plant in Burlington. Please see the news release from the Halton Regional Police Service.
I express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Regan Russell who died in this tragic
accident.
This is a very serious situation. Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms the right to
protest is embedded in the legislation. The right to protest supersedes many other laws, even
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emergency orders, hence the solidarity march in many towns across the country in recent weeks. It is
one of the things that differentiates Canadians from other people around the world.
The frequent protests are and remain a Highway Traffic Act issue. I understand interference with farm
and food processing was recently made stricter by the passing of Ontario Bill 156: Security from
Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, which might lead to more charges being laid in
future.
You might be interested in reading the Hamilton Spectator article and letter from the protest organizer
“Animal Justice”: https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/06/19/in-tears-protester-dead-
in-burlington-after-being-struck-by-transport-truck-at-pig-slaughterhouse.html
In all, this is a matter for the legal system at higher levels than municipal government. In any event,
were it governed and enforced by the city, recourse would still be through the police laying charges
and pursuing through the courts.
Appleby Village Update
As you know the application by First Capital (Appleby) Corporation’s application to permit two 17
storey buildings integrated within the existing commercial plaza is the subject of an appeal to the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).
City Planning staff and First Capital (Appleby) Corp. have been in without prejudice settlement
discussions regarding First Capital’s appeals of its planning applications to permit infill residential
development at Appleby Village. These discussions have progressed significantly. The Procedural
Order in this matter requires that First Capital provide the plan it is seeking approval of by LPAT to
the parties by no later than July 24, 2020. I suspect that First Capital will comply with its procedural
obligations. Members of Council are not involved with nor consulted with respect to without prejudice
settlement discussions.
From the City’s perspective, should First Capital submit an offer to settle the appeal based on a new
plan, City Legal staff would report such an offer to Committee and Council on a confidential basis to
seek instructions on such an offer. To date, no such offer has been submitted. As you may know,
the City has upcoming scheduled Committee and Council meetings in July and in August because of
the Covid-19 pandemic this year. Due to report preparation timelines, even if the City were to receive
an offer to settle this matter today, it would proceed to the August round of meetings.
The result of this timing is that First Capital will be required by the Procedural Order to submit the
plan it intends to pursue in advance of the City considering any settlement proposal in the
matter. This would give residents the opportunity to provide comments on the plan to the City’s
Planning Department that would be considered in any Committee/Council consideration of a
settlement in the matter.
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First Capital representatives have recently made it known that they are working on a different plan
from that which they began with in 2014. First Capital representatives believe the plan satisfies
several requests from the community group as well as other requirements. How well this represents
what will be negotiated with City Staff and what Council might approve are unknown. Here is the list:
• Reduction in the height of the proposed buildings to achieve Official Plan conformity. The initial
applications proposed two (2) buildings at 12 and 17 storeys respectively. The revised design
now proposes three (3) buildings, two of which are at 12 storeys (i.e. Buildings 2 and 3) and
one (1) building is at 9 storeys (i.e. Building 1).
• Re-orientation of the taller 12 storeys buildings (i.e. Buildings 2 and 3) toward the intersection
of Pinedale Avenue and Timber Lane with the lower 9 storey building situated further west
along Pinedale Avenue.
• Redesign of proposed Buildings 2 and 3 (i.e.12 storey buildings) in compliance with
recommendations from City Urban Design.
• Introduction of three (3) bedroom townhouses at the base of all proposed buildings with an
additional landscape setback along the Pinedale Avenue frontage.
• Spacing between all buildings and at the intersection of Pinedale Avenue and Timber Lane to
enhance view corridors and provide an open space/gateway feature at the intersection.
• Creation of enhanced pedestrian connections between proposed buildings with the pedestrian
connections to Pinedale Avenue being in alignment with townhouse drive aisles situated to the
north.
• Covered walkways provided to link Buildings 2 and 3 at grade.
• Buildings 1 and 2 have been shifted south to provide full 45-degree angular plane compliance.
The site plan has been adjusted to reflect that there will now be a covered arcade on the south
side of Building 2. The previous surface parking spaces have been eliminated to accommodate
the shift in the Building 2 mass.
• Garbage holding areas for Buildings 1 and 2 have been added to the underground parking P1
level. The Building 3 garbage area is shown within the garbage room of Building 3.
• The Building 2 elevator lobby position has been adjusted to accommodate the shift in Building
2 above grade.
• Each building has been modified to provide a separate loading area to facilitate move-ins and
deliveries to each building directly. These loading areas are sufficiently sized for a moving
truck.
• Access to the roof level by residents will be prohibited and the roof will contain mechanical,
electrical and elevator equipment only. Access to the roof to service this equipment will be
restricted by building management.
• Plans satisfy the City required minimum of 20 square metres of amenity per unit.
• An increase in the setback of the townhouses from Pinedale Avenue from 3.0 metres to 6.0
metres.
• Secondary entrances have been enhanced along Pinedale Avenue.
• Additional articulation has been added to Building 2.
10• Modifications to the internal and external bicycle storage areas.
• Restriction on balcony projections to 33% of the façade of Buildings 1 and 2 in order to comply
with the existing By-law requirements.
• Elimination of ground floor non-residential.
• Enhanced landscaping including pavement treatment and planting have been provided to
create a defined residential environment.
Thank you to the Appleby Village Homeowner’s Association (AVHA), a resident group that formed to
represent the local of interests of the community through the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)
process. They remain hopeful that a settlement can be reached among the parties.
The AVHA Board, earlier this month hand delivered, or e-mail distributed 800 copies of a notice that
outlines concerns and next steps to the Registered Participants and to those property owners who
border the Appleby Village Plaza site.
AVHA Notice - Appleby Village
Notice of Study Completion - Appleby Creek Erosion Control Class
Environmental Assessment
The City of Burlington has completed the Appleby Creek Erosion Control Study Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (EA) study between Lakeshore Road and Queen Elizabeth Way
Highway. The objective of the study was to assess the existing conditions within the study area and
provide recommendations to reduce erosion and protect the natural heritage in the area. The study is
subject to the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and was conducted as a
Municipal Class EA ‘Schedule B’ project which addressed Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA Process.
The study area consists of approximately 5 km of Appleby Creek between the South Service Road
and Lake Ontario. Based on field investigations, 12 erosion sites were identified within the study area,
shown in the figure below.
11A series of remedial alternatives were developed for each erosion site and were evaluated
considering various criteria. A Public Information Centre was held on Feb. 19, 2019, to present the
findings and proposed alternatives to the public. Additional consultations were undertaken with the
City, Conservation Halton, First Nations and other stakeholders.
The preferred alternatives, including both reach-based and local restorative works with natural
channel designs, will achieve the study goal to reduce erosion, enhance/preserve terrestrial and
aquatic habitat, as well as to reduce the risk to public safety, private properties, and municipal
infrastructure.
A Project File was developed, summarizing the study approach and methodology, findings,
development, evaluation and selection of alternatives, and recommendations and conclusions. The
Project File will be filed with the City of Burlington for a 45-day review period for the public beginning
June 25, 2020, and can be reviewed on the City’s website: https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-
you/appleby-creek-erosion-control-class-ea.asp.
During the review period, the public may review the Project File and provide any written comments or
concerns to the Project Team members until the end of the review period. If any persons/party cannot
resolve their conflicts with the City of Burlington, they have the right to submit a Part II Order request
to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In the event of a Part II Order request,
the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will review the request, attempt to resolve
any conflicts and has the final ability to decide if an Individual Environment Assessment should be
conducted for the project. Part II Order requests must be made in writing and can be obtained at
https://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca by searching “Part II Order” or “012-2206E”, or by contacting a
member of the project team. This request must be submitted to the Minister within the review period
and a copy must also be sent to the City of Burlington. If there is no outstanding request received by
the end of the review period, the City of Burlington will be able to proceed with the detailed design
and construction of the preferred alternative.
To submit a Part II Order Request, please contact:
The Honorable Jeff Yurek
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Tel: 416-314-6790 Fax: 416-314-7337
For more information on this project or to submit any concerns or comments, please contact: Arif
Shahzad, Senior Project Manager by phone at 905-335-7600, ext. 7486 or by email at
arif.shahzad@burlington.ca.
12City of Burlington announces first rainbow crosswalk
The City of Burlington announced its first rainbow crosswalk with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, my
Council colleagues and a few representatives from the LGBTQ2IS+ community. To keep within the
COVID-19 Provincial State of Emergency, the announcement was made virtually using Facebook
Live from the new crosswalk location on Lakeshore Road at the base of Burlington Avenue. The
crosswalk is in recognition of Pride and inclusivity.
On Sept. 23, 2019 Council approved a motion to bring a rainbow crosswalk to the city. Staff received
requests for crosswalks at about 15 different city intersections. Some popular locations such as
Lakeshore and Maple and Lakeshore and Nelson were not viable locations for the rainbow crosswalk
because of the already existing coloured, patterned concrete.
Transportation staff formed a Rainbow Crosswalk Project Team made up of representatives of the
LGBTQ2IS+ community:
• Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee & HRPS
• St. Christopher's Anglican Church
• Halton District School Board
• Positive Space Network
• Pflag Canada – Halton
The project team was provided a list of potential locations and criteria to consider when selecting their
choices on behalf of their organization:
• Exposure -number of cars and/or pedestrians who could potentially see this location
• Future construction work
• Existing conditions, such as type of crosswalk, pavement treatment and how it ties into
preferred design
• Greater community support around location
13Using these criteria, each team member was asked to review the information and provide their top
three locations. Once their selections were submitted, Transportation Services staff assigned points
to each ranking to identify the preferred overall location at the base of Burlington Avenue on
Lakeshore Road, leading into Spencer Smith Park. The crosswalk is an important feature and a key
landmark geographically and socially for the city.
This year’s Canada Day Celebrations will be more special and unique than ever before. The City of
Burlington, with funding support from the Government of Canada, is hosting a virtual Canada Day
celebration with former TV host for MuchMusic and ET Canada Rick Campanelli, special events
online, musical guests (by video) and activities individuals and families can do while practicing
physical distancing.
Following Provincial orders and public health directives, large gatherings will not be permitted. There
will be no gatherings or planned activities in Spencer Smith Park.
Virtual Schedule and Activities
All virtual activities, a schedule and links to videos will be posted on burlington.ca/canadaday.
• Online message from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Rick Campanelli, Burlington resident
and former TV host for MuchMusic and ET Canada
• O Canada played by the Burlington Teen Tour Band
• Bucket drumming experience with Burlington’s CRASH Rhythm. Watch for the how-to video
released the weekend before and get ready to join CRASH Rhythm members on Canada Day
for two interactive drumming sessions
• Join First Nations Storyteller and founder of the White Pine Dancers, Aaron Bell for a six-part
series of traditional stories that reflect the Indigenous culture and way of life
• Special musical guest appearance, by country music star Tim Hicks
14• Join cities across Canada to celebrate Canada Day, promote diversity, multicultural harmony,
and thank all frontline essential workers with simultaneous drumming. Pre-registration is
required and the link can be found at burlington.ca/canadaday.
• Participate in Virtual Fireworks Presented by Bunzl, through the Snap’d Community Hub
• Share your Canada Day spirit by decorating your home and posting a photo to Twitter or
Instagram with the hashtag #BurlONCanadaday
• Participate in the Canada Day Play Challenge. With Canadian inspired trivia and activities
starting June 27 until July 1, 2020, with new activities added each day. Download the free app
at goosechase.com and search for the Canada Day Play Challenge. We have prize packages
available for the top three highest scoring teams, with support from Canadian Tire. The grand
prize winner will receive a prize package worth $500.
For more information, including schedules and links, go to burlington.ca/canadaday.
Soar by Hooman Mehdizadehjafari selected for the City View Park public art
commission
Hooman Mehdizadehjafari has been selected for the City View Park public art commission.
Mehdizadehjafari’s artwork, Soar will be installed in front of the new pavilion being constructed at City
View Park.
City View Park Project
The council approved City View Park Master Plan is being implemented through several phases. To
date, three artificial turf fields, creative playground, parking, pond/wetland, trails, natural restoration
and a park maintenance facility have been added. The next phase for a pavilion is currently out for
construction tender with that work scheduled to start in September 2020. The artwork will
complement the park building.
15Artwork Location
The artwork will be in a large naturalized area in front of the pavilion. This area will link together
pathways from the future parking lot to the front entrance of the pavilion and a central roadway. The
artwork will be viewable from inside the pavilion’s main lobby through large glass walls looking out.
Artist Statement
Inspired by the oldest living creature in Eastern North America, the public art design Soar inherited its
form from the Eastern White Cedar.
The 17-foot-tall metal sculpture reflects the rich natural heritage of the region, in particular the
Niagara Escarpment.
The diversity of materials used creates a beautiful play of colours that can often be seen in nature
and alludes to the diverse and united community of Burlington. Soar is a reflective mirror of the rich
natural heritage of the site and celebrates the gracious and honourable ambition of appreciating and
protecting the environment and ensuring its passing on to future generations.
The applied words THROUGH – NATURE – WITH – LOVE – WE – THRIVE in Soar, create an
infinite circulation that reflects the ultimate message of this piece: by loving our nature, valuing and
protecting it, we may grow and thrive within it peacefully.
Artist Biography
Hooman Mehdizadehjafari, creator of Hoomanart is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian visual artist
and designer based in Vancouver, Canada. He was born in 1985 in Kerman, Iran and graduated from
the Tehran University of Art with a Master’s in Sculpture and Painting.
https://www.hoomanart.com/about
16One Burlington
One Burlington is a local coalition that celebrates faiths and cultures while embracing diversity in our
City. I am pleased to support their recent statement on the Black Lives Matter movement.
17COVID-19 Links and Resources
• For further COVID-19 information, including where to get tested, please visit Halton Region
Public Health www.halton.ca/coronavirus
• Residents can stay informed at www.burlington.ca/coronavirus as well as on our social media
channels: @cityburlington on twitter and facebook.com/cityburlington
• Questions about the cancellation of Recreation programs can be directed to
rentals@burlington.ca or liveandplay@burlington.ca or 905-335-7738
• Government of Ontario: www.ontario.ca/coronavirus
• Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/coronavirus
• World Health Organization: www.who.int
• Joseph Brant Hospital: www.josephbranthospital.ca/covid-19
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