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Ward 5 News Update – September 15, 2021 Dear friends and neighbours, I hope you had a lovely summer and managed to get out and about, enjoy the warm weather and hang out with some friends and family, safely of course! Our summer was a lot of fun, seeing all our children, their spouses and grandchildren. There were many Ward 5 community events in August including street gatherings, the official opening of the DesJardines Splash Pad and Park and the Elizabeth Gardens Art Walk. I hope everyone enjoyed these events and I extend my thanks to all the people who organized them. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, community members are holding the annual Appleby Line Street Festival as a food drive on Sunday, Sept. 19 between 1 and 5 p.m. in partnership with the Gift of Giving Back. Learn more at applebylinestreetfestival.ca. The Orchard Community Picnic will hold its food drive on Saturday, Sept. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at Fortinos, 2515 Appleby Line. Visit Orchard Community Picnic/Drive-Thru Food Drive for details. Please remember to drop off some food for the Burlington Food Bank, Salvation Army, Food for Life and other charitable organizations. Special thanks to the staff at the New Street Fortinos and the Dundas Street Fortinos for their help organizing these events. Finally, thanks to the generous sponsors: City of Burlington, Burlington Hydro, Cogeco, Escarpment Pet Retreat and the Brenda and Alessandra Team of Royal LePage. I am hoping to meet some of you in upcoming weeks as we resume “drop-in” meetings in September and October. For details, please find dates and locations in this newsletter below. Following the summer break, last week was the first full week of committee meetings for City Council members, starting with a full day and evening of public meetings on Tuesday Sept. 6 to obtain community comments regarding applications on three proposed significant developments in Burlington. We had another full day and evening of meetings on Thursday, Sept 9. to deal with a variety of other important City business such as employee vaccinations, changes in City operations and processes as a result of ever changing COVID-19 considerations along with a number of legal matters. Going forward to the winter holidays, Council’s agenda is jam packed with back to back meetings almost every day. I will comment on items of interest in future newsletters.
If you have questions or comments on any matter, please feel free to contact me. As my office
continues to work remotely, please know that I am always available to speak or meet, whether by
phone or virtual platform by appointment. Please email ward5@burlington.ca to schedule an
appointment. Please feel free to contact me directly by email paul.sharman@burlington.ca or leave a
message at 905-335-7600 ext. 7591 if you have any question or concerns.
As always, if you see me out and about please say hi!
In this issue:
1. COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Halton Region
2. Halton’s Medical Officer of Health issues amended Letter of Instructions to workplaces to
keep staff and patrons safe
3. Class Order updated to align with Provincial guidance for case and contact management
4. Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
5. City’s next COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall set for Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
6. Residents invited to share feedback on City services: Community Survey
7. Redesign of the City of Burlington Website
8. Burlington residents can now request trees from the City
9. City of Burlington taking action on climate change
10. City of Burlington residents asked to help rename Ryerson Park
11. Metrolinx Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Engagement
12. Ward 5 In Person Drop-in Sessions Resume
13. Orchard Community Food Drive – Saturday, September 18 at Fortinos, 2515 Appleby Line
at Dundas Street
14. Help Feed Our Kids: Back-to-School Drive-Thru Food Drive - Sunday, September 19 at
Appleby Village
15. Ward 5 Good News, Good People – Recognizing Heather de Haan, Elizabeth Gardens
Community Member
16. Burlington Youth Student Council 2021-2022
17. Halton Outdoor Club Fall Info Fair
18. City Agendas
19. Mental Health Resources
20. COVID-19 Links and Resources
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Halton Region
Due to decreased demand and with more than 100 pharmacies and many primary care locations
offering the vaccine, Halton Region have closed Compass Bible Church, Gellert Community Centre in
Halton Hills, and St. Volydymyr’s in Oakville.
Halton Region is now operating two COVID-19 vaccine clinics: the FirstOntario Arts Centre in Milton
and the YMCA in Oakville on a walk-in basis only.
Clinic location Clinic schedule
YMCA (Oakville) Saturday September 25 will offer Moderna
only (18+ only) All other days will offer Pfizer
410 Rebecca St., only.
Oakville
September 3 to September 18:
• Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
September 19 to September 30:
• Wednesdays: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
FirstOntario Centre Saturday September 18 will offer Moderna
(Milton) only (18+ only). All other days will offer Pfizer
only.
1010 Main St. E,
Milton September 3 to September 18:
• Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
September 19 to September 30:
• Tuesdays: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*All clinics are walk-in only (no appointment booking necessary).
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Vaccine eligibility - Third doses for those at high-risk
The Province has expanded eligibility to offer third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to those at
highest-risk in order to provide them with an extra layer of protection against the Delta variant. This
includes:
• transplant recipients (including solid organ transplant and hematopoietic stem cell transplants);
• patients with hematological cancers (examples include lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia) on
active treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy);
• recipients of an anti-CD20 agent (e.g. rituximab, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab); and
• residents of high-risk congregate settings including long-term care homes, higher-risk licensed
retirement homes and First Nations elder care lodges.
These individuals can now get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Halton Region vaccination
clinic. Individuals must present a completed referral form from their health care practitioner when they
arrive at the clinic, pharmacy or participating primary care location which can be found at
halton.ca/COVIDvaccines.
Halton Region’s mobile teams will also be offering third doses to residents of long-term care and high-
risk retirement homes. The Province has identified the settings in Halton that meet the criteria for third
doses. Not all retirement homes are eligible at this time.
For more information visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines.
Halton’s Medical Officer of Health issues amended Letter of Instructions to
workplaces to keep staff and patrons safe
Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, has issued an amended Letter of
Instructions to businesses and organizations to support their efforts to protect their staff and
customers/patrons from COVID-19, preventing the spread in their workplaces and our community.
The amended Instructions will replace two existing sets of Instructions issued on May 8 and February
12, consolidating the information and making it easier for businesses and organizations to understand
and implement these requirements and current Provincial Rules for Step 3. The amended Instructions
outline key public health measures that workplaces must take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and
also provide guidance to workplaces on what to do if one or more of their workers has COVID-19
presenting the potential for a workplace outbreak.
New in the amended Instructions are requirements for businesses and organizations with 100 or
more workers physically present at the workplace (including those working in the community) to:
• Establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 safety plan
• Establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy
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The amended Instructions also provide additional contact tracing measures in certain settings,
including the collection and maintenance of customer/patron contact information for places where
there is a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure through closer contact or lack of masking. This will help
Halton Region Public Health to achieve prompt contact tracing for high-risk COVID-19 exposures –
essential to preventing further spread of the Delta variant, which we know to be highly transmissible
and present greater risk for severe illness and hospitalization especially for the unvaccinated.
The amended Instructions are effective Friday, September 10, 2021.
To read Dr. Meghani’s amended Instructions to businesses and organizations and for more
information and guidance, please visit halton.ca/COVID19.
Class Order updated to align with Provincial guidance for case and contact
management
Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health has also amended Halton’s Class Order under Section 22
of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Effective 12:01 a.m. on September 10, 2021 to reflect
new Provincial directions for case and contact management of COVID-19.
Key amendments to Halton’s Class Order, which requires those with or exposed to COVID-19 to self-
isolate to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, include:
• Updated guidance for how long people must self-isolate based on their symptoms
• Reducing the length of time people with high-risk exposures must self-isolate from 14 to 10
days
• Relieving people with high-risk exposures who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-
19 infections of the requirement to self-isolate, at the discretion of Halton Region Public Health
To learn more, please read the Class Order.
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
As of Sept. 22, 2021, Ontario residents will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and
provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be
worn and includes:
• Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, as well as delivery and takeout);
• Nightclubs (including outdoor areas of the establishment);
• Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres;
• Facilities used for sports and fitness activities and personal fitness training, such as gyms,
fitness and recreational facilities with the exception of youth recreational sport;
• Sporting events;
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• Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments;
• Concerts, music festivals, theatres and cinemas;
• Strip clubs, bathhouses and sex clubs;
• Racing venues (e.g., horse racing).
These mandatory requirements would not apply to outdoor settings where the risk of transmission is
lower, including patios. In addition, these requirements will not apply to settings where people receive
medical care, food from grocery stores, medical supplies and the like. Aligned with public health
measures currently in place, indoor masking policies will continue to remain in place.
Yesterday the government released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to
support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements.
Ontario is developing an enhanced vaccine certificate with a unique QR that will be more secure. The
enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app will be available by Oct. 22, 2021.
Residents can provide proof of immunization by downloading or printing their vaccine receipt from the
provincial booking portal, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900 for
support.
• Using your Vaccination Receipt: Frequently Asked Questions
City staff are currently reviewing regulations and how they will affect city facilities. More information
will follow soon at burlington.ca.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the City of Burlington will host its tenth COVID-19
telephone town hall event. The town hall provides an opportunity for the community to hear
information and ask questions about the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and recent impacts on city
programs and services.
The town hall will be hosted by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, who will be joined by a panel of local
leaders to help answer residents’ questions. The panel will include:
• Tim Commisso, City Manager, City of Burlington
• Pat Daly, Director of Education, Halton Catholic District School Board
• Chris Glenn, Director Recreation, Community and Culture, City of Burlington
• Allan Magi, Executive Director, Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services, City of
Burlington
• Dr. Ian Preya, Chief of Staff, Joseph Brant Hospital
• Enrico Scalera, Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry, City of Burlington
• MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos, Oakville-North Burlington
• Eric Vandewall, President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Brant Hospital.
How to Participate
Residents who would like to participate in the town hall can do so in the following ways:
1. Register in advance: Burlington residential phone numbers will be randomly selected to be part of
the telephone town hall. Residents who would like to be added to the telephone call list can email
getinvolved@burlington.ca by the end of day on Sept. 21. Please note: if you registered for any of the
previous town halls, you are not required to register your phone number a second time. If you wish to
have your phone number removed from the call list, please email getinvolved@burlington.ca by the
end of the day on Sept. 21.
2. Join by telephone: Anyone who does not receive a telephone invitation can call 1-800-759-5198
just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 to join the town hall. For those individuals calling in,
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please be advised more than one attempt may be required due to the high volume of traffic on the
phone lines. If the first call does not connect, please hang up and dial the 1-800 number again.
3. Listen to audio: Live audio from the Sept 22 town hall will be broadcast on YourTV, channel 700
on Cogeco and on the YourTV Halton YouTube page.
Once the call begins, a moderator will provide participants with instructions for how to submit their
questions to the leadership panel.
A recording and transcript of the town hall will be posted online after Sept. 22 at
burlington.ca/townhall.
Residents invited to share feedback on City services: Community Survey
The City is inviting resident feedback on City services through the 2021 Community Survey. The
survey opened Monday, Sept. 13. Since 1998, the City of Burlington regularly conducts a community
survey to better understand resident satisfaction with services provided by the City.
There will be 750 telephone surveys completed; 125 households in each ward. A combination of land
and cell phone numbers will be contacted by random selection. The caller ID for the survey will show
the phone number: 1-877-392-0956. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete.
An online version of the survey will also be made available on Get Involved Burlington. This online
survey gives residents whose telephone numbers were not chosen an opportunity to provide input.
The survey results will provide the City of Burlington and City Council with valuable insights such as
the methods of public involvement residents prefer (and if they feel they are part of the decision-
making process), resident feedback on value of City services for taxes and municipal property tax
preference (increase, decrease, maintain), public opinion on City information and communication and
transit related questions.
How survey results will be used
Information gathered in the survey will be used in updating City business plans, guide the
development of communication initiatives, and public involvement programs on City issues and
provide benchmarking and performance indicators. Council may also use the information to influence
budget and spending decisions. The Community Survey provides the opportunity for benchmarking
and to monitor progress of community measures over time with the goal of continuous improvement.
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Redesign of the City of Burlington Website
The City of Burlington will begin the process to redesign and modernize our website to make it easier
for residents and visitors to find information, better navigate the site and access online services.
From Sept. 7-20, residents will have the first opportunity to provide feedback into the redesign.
Another opportunity for feedback is expected to occur in the spring of 2022.
The redesign will also allow the City to continue to meet the accessibility standards required by the
Province of Ontario and develop a ‘mobile responsive website.’ A responsive website means whether
a visitor to the site is coming from a laptop, tablet or phone, the website automatically changes to fit
the device you’re reading it on.
The redesign will include a review of burlington.ca, burlingtontransit.ca and calendar.burlington.ca to
design one seamless site. These sites were launched in 2015 and there have been no major updates
since that time.
It’s important that the City update our website to stay current and ensure that we are offering the type
of online services residents have come to expect in 2021.
Through surveys and polls, residents continue to tell us that our website is a key channel they use to
find information about city programs, services and initiatives.
The multi-phased redesign will continue into 2022. The process will be guided by feedback we
receive from residents and visitors to the site.
Check getinvolvedburlington.ca/web-redesign for up to date information on engagement
opportunities.
Burlington residents can now request trees from the City
A healthy and green city is a top priority for the City and a mature tree canopy is one of the many
ways we can work to achieve this goal. Burlington residents can now submit an online request form to
join a list for a free tree to be planted on the right-of-way in front of their house, on City property.
Each request will receive a site visit to ensure the right type of tree is planted to ensure the tree will
have the best chance of survival.
Requests for tree planting are accepted at any time throughout the year. You can indicate your tree
species preference at the time of form submission. Staff will try to accommodate resident requests;
however, species choice is not guaranteed.
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• Applications that are received between Jan. 1 and May 31 will be reviewed for planting within
the same growing season on a first in, first out basis
• Applications that are received between June 1 and Dec. 31 will be reviewed for planting the
follow growing season on a first in, first out basis
Scheduling of tree planting will be determined by the location, suitability and availability of the chosen
tree species, as well as the current number of requests.
To request a tree or learn more about the City’s forestry initiatives, visit burlington.ca/forestry.
City of Burlington taking action on climate change
Climate change is a global problem with local consequences and solutions. Earlier this year
Burlington’s sustainability staff presented a climate projections report to City Council based on
scientific data, concluding that we can expect local conditions to be warmer, wetter and wilder. To
help respond to increasing risks and vulnerabilities, the City is developing Climate Resilient Burlington
– A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather.
Recognizing the severity of a changing climate, City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019
and a year later approved a Climate Action Plan with a target to become a net carbon zero
community by 2050. The City of Burlington is taking action to achieve this goal in collaboration with
local, regional and national stakeholders. We are reporting on our climate action through the Global
Covenant of Mayors for Energy and Environment which is supported in Canada by the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and through the Carbon
Disclosure Project (CDP), a global disclosure system for businesses and governments to help
manage environmental impacts.
Race to Zero
Recently, the City of Burlington also joined Race to Zero, in response to an invitation while reporting
through the CDP program. Race to Zero is a United Nations (UN) backed global campaign rallying
companies, cities, regions, financial and educational institutions – to take rigorous and immediate
action to halve global emissions by 2030, demonstrating momentum at the upcoming UN global
climate conference later this year in Glasgow.
All members are committed to the same overarching goal: reducing greenhouse gas emissions
across all scopes swiftly and fairly in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and
robust near-term targets.
Climate Action in Burlington
The City of Burlington is working with the Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk
College to develop a home energy retrofit program which will include developing a business plan for a
10delivery centre, assessing financing options for homeowners, and providing information sessions for
homeowners. Funding to support this project was recently approved by the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities through its Community Efficiency Initiative program. A homeowner survey will be
launched this fall to support this work and an educational webinar is being scheduled for mid-October
for homeowners to learn about measures they can take to improve energy efficiency and reduce their
carbon footprint.
Other related climate actions to reduce the carbon footprint of the community include the work being
done through the Integrated Mobility Plan to support sustainable transportation options, the
development of an Electric Mobility Strategy in partnership with BurlingtonGreen, expanding electric
vehicle charging infrastructure and developing a plan for additional solar installations on city property.
City of Burlington residents asked to help rename Ryerson Park
The park currently known as Ryerson Park at 565 Woodview Rd. will be renamed to reflect the City’s
current naming policies for City assets. Residents are invited to suggest a new name at
GetInvolvedBurlington.ca/RenamethisPark. The new name must reflect equity, diversity and inclusion
consistent with today’s standards. Staff will take the suggestions submitted and report back to
committee with a recommendation for a new name by November 2021.
Why are we renaming Ryerson Park?
At the June 16, 2021 meeting of the Halton District School Board (HDSB), trustees unanimously
approved a motion to rename Ryerson Public School on Woodview Road in Burlington, in accordance
with the Board’s Naming and Renaming Schools Policy and Governance Procedure.
As part of the Board motion, the Chair of the Board sent a letter to inform the City of this decision.
Burlington City Council then unanimously voted to rename Ryerson Park. This was done out of
respect for Indigenous residents in our community, particularly following the recent discovery mass
graves at former residential schools. Suggestions for indigenous names for the park are welcome.
Burlington’s Ryerson Public School, and adjacent Ryerson Park, are named after Egerton Ryerson
for his contributions to the Ontario education system, however, Ryerson was also instrumental in the
design of Canada’s residential school system. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of
Canada concluded this assimilation amounted to the genocide of Indigenous people.
Metrolinx Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Engagement
Metrolinx is continuing to advance planning for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. The
purpose of the Dundas BRT project is to evaluate a proposed transit corridor along a 48 kilometre
stretch of Dundas Street from Highway 6 in the City of Hamilton through to the Kipling Transit Hub in
the City of Toronto, linking Etobicoke and Mississauga City Centres.
11Participate in their second virtual public engagement session from Sept. 2 to September 23, 2021.
Provide your feedback on a proposed Dundas Bus Rapid Transit project. Learn more about:
• The organization of the project
• Details on the first round of engagement
• Existing environmental conditions for Toronto and Mississauga
• BRT corridor design for Mississauga
• Alternative designs being considered for the constrained area in Erindale Valley
• Best performing design and other assessed designs for the constrained area in Cooksville
• Proposed stop locations in Mississauga East
• Next steps
You can also participate in a virtual live session on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at
MetrolinxEngage.com/DundasBRT. The live session will feature updates from project experts and an
opportunity to ask your questions.
For more information visit: Metrolinxengage.com/DundasBRT or phone: (416) 202-7500.
Ward 5 In Person Drop-in Sessions Resume
I am pleased to resume in person drop-in sessions this Fall. You are invited to drop by and speak to
me one on one about concerns, suggestions or to have questions answered. Open forum - join the
conversation! No appointments are necessary for these drop-ins. Please contact my assistant
Rosemary Fitzpatrick at 905-335-7600 (ext. 7454) or email ward5@burlington.ca to book a personal
appointment. Public health measures remain in place. Please wear a mask upon arrival. Proof of
vaccination will be required at food establishments.
Thursday, September 30
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
12Tim Hortons
5353 Lakeshore Road
Thursday, October 21
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Fortinos Food Court
2515 Appleby Line
Appleby Line and Dundas Street
Thursday, Nov. 18
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Fortinos – Seating Area
Appleby Village
5111 New St.
Orchard Community Food Drive
The Orchard Community Picnic Volunteer Committee had been planning on a community picnic this
fall but unfortunately due to COVID it is not possible. The planning committee has partnered with the
Burlington Food Bank to host a Drive-Thru Food Drive to help those in need in our community.
Date: Saturday, September 18
Time: 12 -3 p.m.
Location: Fortinos Parking Lot, Appleby and Dundas
13Help Feed Our Kids: Back-to-School Drive-Thru Food Drive - Sunday, September
19 at Appleby Village
This September, the return to school is going to be very different and for many Halton families, food
insecurity will be a harsh reality. On Sunday, September 19th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Appleby
Line Street Festival will host Help Feed Our Kids: Back-to-School Drive-Thru Food Drive in
partnership with The Gift of Giving Back to stock the shelves of Burlington food banks and ensure
our most vulnerable neighbours are served.
Families will stay safely in their vehicle as volunteers unload food donations while wearing personal
protective equipment. Social distancing and strict safety protocols will be in place to ensure a contact-
less drop-off process.
Ward 5 Good News, Good People
Recognizing: Heather de Haan
Elizabeth Gardens Community Member
Heather is being recognized for her leadership role in community building and
contributions within Elizabeth Gardens. Heather cares about her community
and is consistently and actively involved in initiatives to bring people together
and support those that are most vulnerable.
Heather grew up in Burlington and has lived in the Elizabeth Gardens area for
21 years. She has either spearheaded or
been a key member of many community initiatives that have had a
significant and positive impact to Elizabeth Gardens.
Here’s a listing of her past and current community leadership and contributions:
14● The first community group was the "yummy mummies"- at the Early Years Center; about 10 local
moms connected regularly through conversation, exercise and play circles.
● School council Chair at Mohawk Gardens for a number of years- involved in many initiatives
including: breakfast program; fundraising for extra programming, literacy/numeracy initiatives,
funfairs and playground equipment initiatives.
● Organized Earth Day community clean-ups at Burloak Waterfront Park.
● Volunteered with Compassion Society for two years.
● Was part of the "Save Bateman" committee to stop the closure of the school.
● Administrator for the Elizabeth Gardens Facebook and Appleby Village Facebook groups, key
platforms for connecting people and mobilizing the community.
● Volunteers with the Fresh Start Burlington - a group that helps outfit families transitioning from
shelters.
● Facilitates art expression programming for youth and adults of all abilities through Arthouse,
Community Living Burlington, and ROCK/Our Community Cares (OCC centers) and Danielle’s place.
● Over 12 years of local youth group involvement and coordinates the annual SERVE week at her
church, where they host about 45 youth and leaders and do community service like gardening/
landscaping/ painting/ seniors’ visits/ food bank sorting (currently on pause due to COVID).
● Coordinates Elizabeth Gardens book club to promote reading and community connections.
● Co-founder of the Elizabeth Gardens Creative Collective group-recently approved for a community
grant.
● On the planning team coordinating the upcoming Elizabeth Gardens Art Walk (August 28th.)
Thank you and congratulations Heather. Your recognition is well deserved!
Burlington Youth Student Council 2021-2022
The Burlington Youth Student Council is made up of high school-aged students from Burlington
coming together to discuss key themes and ways to take action in their City:
• Listen to presentations about upcoming City projects and directions and provide feedback, ideas
and comments
• Bring information back to your student body and be the connection between the City and your
school
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• Participating youth can receive volunteer hours for their time and contributions.
Burlington Youth Student Council’s new platform can be found at www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/bysc.
Use this page to find information about:
• Meeting dates, times and links (Key dates)
• Information on scheduled presenters (Latest News)
• Past presentations and information documents (Document Library)
• Start a dialogue with other BYSC members (Forum)
• Share ideas about guest suggestions or future discussion topics (Ideas)
Interested in joining?
Please contact Lisa Crapsi, lisa.crapsi@burlington.ca.
Halton Outdoor Club Fall Info Fair
During the Covid pandemic, many people have discovered or rediscovered the benefits of outdoor
activities. The Halton Outdoor Club, a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization, is hosting a Fall Info
Fair on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at 4180 Harvester Rd. This free, interactive outdoor
fair is an opportunity to learn how to get involved in cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking,
cycling and paddling in a safe, social environment.
16City Agendas
Learn more about what is upcoming at City Council. Visit with City’s Calendar to find meeting dates
and agendas for upcoming Standing Committees of Council.
Mental Health Resources
We continue to face many challenges associated with COVID-19 including loneliness, isolation,
anxiety, stress and financial pressures. There are many resources available to help us during these
difficult days. Please share with neighbours, family members and friends who may need support at
this time.
Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868, https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Crisis Text Line - Free 24/7 support for people in crisis. Text HOME to 686868. (You will receive 2
automated responses and then will be connected to a crisis responder, usually within 5
minutes.) https://www.crisistextline.ca/
Canada Suicide Prevention/Crisis Service - 1-833-456-4566
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Region Branch – Call 905-693-4270 or toll-free 1-
877-693-4270 https://halton.cmha.ca/
Connex Ontario - assists with helping you discover mental health, addiction and gambling
services. 1-866-531-2600 or https://www.connexontario.ca/
Wellness Together Canada - https://ca.portal.gs/; for immediate crisis support text WELLNESS to
741741.
BounceBack Ontario - https://bouncebackontario.ca. Free skill-building program managed by the
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low
mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a
coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to
mental wellness.
World Health Organization - offers parenting resources and healthy at home
topics: https://www.who.int/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-
coronavirus/healthyathome/healthyathome---healthy-parenting
17COVID-19 Links and Resources
• For information about COVID-19 in Halton Region, including the latest public health guidance
and the status of COVID-19 cases, please visit halton.ca/coronavirus
o COVID-19 Vaccine information
• Community questions and requests regarding City of Burlington services can be directed to
Service Burlington by phone at 905-335-7777, by email at city@burlington.ca or online
• Residents can stay informed at www.burlington.ca/coronavirus as well as on our social media
channels: @cityburlington on Twitter and facebook.com/cityburlington
• Government of Ontario: www.ontario.ca/coronavirus
o COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/coronavirus
• World Health Organization: www.who.int
• Joseph Brant Hospital: www.josephbranthospital.ca/covid-19
• Team Burlington (Burlington’s business organizations)
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