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There’s a new mayor in town
Looking forward to the next four years
Serving the community in various occupational, vol-
his championing of many causes that address the issues
untary and humanitarian capacities for 32 years, Cam
affecting citizens.
Jackson has a unique understanding of Burlington. His
Jackson successfully fought to expand the capacities
acquired knowledge and experience in public service will
and services of care centres throughout Burlington and
prove to be useful as Jackson has been elected to serve as
Halton. His efforts resulted in an additional 20,000 long
th
the City of Burlington’s 26 mayor.
term care facility beds in Ontario, including 1,764 beds
In his inauguration speech on December 4, Jackson
for the Halton area. As a cabinet minister, Jackson served
stressed the importance of the accountability of the gov-
as Canada’s first Minister of Long Term Care and Seniors
ernment to its citizens and the importance of maintaining
and was instrumental in the drafting and implementa-
a “strong bond of trust with all aspects of the community.”
tion of Ontario’s first Alzheimer’s Strategy and Elder Abuse
Jackson says that his tenure as mayor will be defined by
Strategy. He is a founding director and served as chair of
his approach of making people his main priority.
the Halton Housing Authority, the founder and current
Born in Hamilton on February 27, 1951, Jackson, his
chair of the Burlington Food Share and is an active member
parents and his nine brothers and sisters moved to
in Community Living Burlington, the Halton Multicultural
Burlington in 1963. Since then, Jackson’s dedication to
Council, Big Brothers and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. As a
the city has been proven time and again through his
member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Jackson
contributions at both the municipal and provincial levels
will also be able to utilize his experience and understanding
of government. Together with his wife Elaine, their three
in economic matters to benefit the city.
daughters – Amy, Lauren and Michelle and puppy Dexter,
Throughout his provincial service, Jackson held a num-
Jackson and his family have a vested interest in this city
ber of humanitarian-oriented positions and dedicated a
and a desire to see its continued prosperity.
great deal of time and effort to providing aid to the people
“Burlington has everything you could ever want in a
who need it most. Jackson intends to continue this theme
city,” says Jackson. “It has a magical combination of all the
saying, “As mayor, I will be focused on the needs of people. I
things that make a city great. People only leave Burlington
will work hard to listen and understand the messages from
because they have to, not because they want to.”
Burlington Real Estate Board. In 1975, he was elected
people in the community.”
Jackson has been an active participant in the political
to the Halton Public Board of Education. At the age of
With a new mayor at the helm, the City of Burlington is
arena since his high school days when he was elected by
24, Jackson was the youngest person to ever sit on the
entering a new phase in its history. “Burlington is on a path
the students of Nelson High School to serve as the prime
board. He was subsequently elected four more times; a
to being one of the truly great cities in Canada and we’ve
minister for the student parliament.
trend that would continue throughout his public career.
grown at an amazing rate,” says Jackson. “With that comes
Upon graduating from Nelson, Jackson attended
As an MPP, Jackson was selected by voters to represent
challenges, but also opportunities and we are going to
McMaster University and also became a licensed real
Burlington a total of seven times starting in 1985; serving
work closely with the public as we set priorities together to
estate broker and CEO of the Metropolitan Hamilton and
in the position for 22 years. His career has been defined by
achieve all of the goals we’ve set for ourselves as a city.”
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Embracing the wireless revolution
International recognition for broadband development
The City of Burlington is embracing the wireless Internet
powered radio transmissions, eliminating the need for
Forum (ICF) for the second consecutive year. The ICF
explosion with the implementation of a free trial run of
wires. The service is a convenience for people with wire-
is a non-profit organization that encourages job creation
the service at the Tansley Woods Community Centre at
less-enabled laptop computers and hand-held devices to
and economic development within the broadband com-
414 Locust St.
quickly and easily access emails, or surf the web.
munity and whittles down a list of hundreds of applicants
The trial which began at the start of August and con-
The WiFi trial at Tansley Woods is a pilot project and is
cluded at the end November, provided people who pos-
the first phase of providing wireless services throughout
sess wireless devices like laptops and hand-held comput-
the community. Additional areas in the city where wireless
Louis Zacharilla, director of development and co-
ers to access the Internet while their children enjoyed the
services may be made available include the bus terminal
founder of the ICF, puts the development of broadband
many youth programs offered by the community centre.
downtown and the waterfront.
into perspective saying, “It would be very similar to
“It’s been very positive,” says Randy Bennett, coordinator
“We see WiFi as a strategic and community benefit,” says
of network services for the City of Burlington. “We’ve had
Bennett. “We also see it as becoming available throughout
a very good response from the public and from staff in
the community. We want to lead the way and provide it as
the facilities.”
a free service to the public.”
to decide which 21 communities throughout the world
are at the forefront of broadband development.
maybe 150 years ago, if a community was bringing a
railroad to its town.”
In January 2007, the original 21 will be further refined
and the Top Seven Communities will be selected. From
Places that are set up as “Hotspots” are areas that have
For its efforts, the City of Burlington has been named
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$17.4M investment nearing fruition
With three of four phases complete, downtown waterfront is taking shape
In 1994, the City of Burlington’s council approved an
from which visitors can watch weather formations develop
The final phase of the waterfront development is
Official Plan. Adopted by the Halton Region in 1997, the plan
over the lake. The observatory has viewfinders that people
underway as preparatory work has begun on the Brant
is a long-term strategy that the city will use in determining
can use to see far-off ships and rare and endangered birds.
Street Pier. The unique “S” shape of the pier is expected
the usage of land space in the community.
For educational purposes, the observatory has a timeline of
to be a defining characteristic of the city’s waterfront and
“The Official Plan is Burlington’s blueprint for the future,”
events that details the natural history of the area and also has
downtown, and it is hoped that it will be a major draw for
says Rosalind Minaji, senior planner for the City of Burlington.
a weather display which includes a seven-foot tornado. The
tourists which will in turn provide major benefits for the
“It shows where residential, retail, office,
city’s economy.
parks and industrial development should
go and what areas must be protected. It
also contains information on the future
When completed the pier will stretch
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expansion of our network of roads, services and transit system, and policies to
Insuring that the city’s development accommodates environmental
and community concerns, the plan’s
focus falls into three key initiatives:
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which focuses on the actual physical
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With the waterfront plan approach-
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the Ecosystem Approach, which consid-
a new phase in its development on a
ers the maintenance of the social and
cultural, economic and social level. The
work interests of people while insuring
waterfront development project is just
that the environment is maintained and
one aspect of a much larger Official Plan.
“The Official Plan maps out the future
cared for.
With its priorities in focus, the city has
of the city,” says Minaji. “Some of the poli-
embarked on a waterfront development
cies start shaping the City immediately
initiative that it hopes will instill a sense of pride among
upper level of Discovery Landing houses Spencer’s – a 145-
Burlingtonians and draw in visitors from near and far. The
seat fine-dining restaurant. The lower level has the Bite Café,
project has been broken down into four phases with a total
where patrons can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack.
while others are long-term.”
Burlington’s Official Plan not only determines a blueprint
for the physical development of the city’s infrastructure, but
cost of $17.4 million. Three phases of the plan have already
Included in the development of Discovery Landing is the
also for the quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. The plan is
been completed: the renewal of the Burlington Art Centre,
Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 sq. ft. artificial pond that
a collaborative effort and since everyone is effected, citizens
the construction of 414 Locust St., and the construction of
will be converted into a skating rink in the winter. There is
are encouraged to get involved.
Discovery Landing.
a playground for kids and also the Dofasco Waterjet Plaza
“The policies are based on a common vision,” says
Opened in June, Discovery Landing, a 14,200 sq. ft. glass
which offers a 30-jet intermittent water park where children
Minaji. “The city looks to the public, agencies, stakeholders
building is the most recently completed phase in the project.
can play while parents watch from the casual seating facili-
and various pieces of legislation to work out an appropri-
The building, unique in its architecture, offers an observatory
ties provided.
ate vision.”
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Diverse sectors key to city’s success
Local expansion, outside investment help fuel economy
The City of Burlington is experiencing a renaissance
and the nuclear industry, as well as products for Ontario
with regards to the diversification of its economy. Since
Power Generation.
the 1950s, the city has slowly pulled away from its
A common theme in the City of Burlington has been
reputation as an agricultural community by embracing a
the growth that the city has experienced in recent years.
more industrial approach. In the 21st century, Burlington
The city has become a beacon for industries looking for an
has expanded its economic portfolio and in the process
optimal place to locate their operations.
has become a major destination for industries such as
“Really in the past four years we’ve been on a very posi-
finance, headquarters operations, advanced electronics,
tive curve with a big surge last year, which was headed
biotechnology, information technology and commu-
by the location of the UPS head office and global logistics
nications, food processing and packaging, automation,
supply chain facility in Burlington,” says Baxter. “This is one
robotics and engineering design, advanced manufactur-
of five of their facilities world wide. Over 800,000 sq. ft. of
ing and logistics.
development.”
“One of Burlington’s strengths is its diversity,” says Don
With a location in the Golden Horseshoe between
Baxter, executive director of the Burlington Economic
the major economic centres of Toronto and Hamilton,
Development Corporation. “Burlington has had a steady
Burlington has carved out a name for itself as a favour-
pace of growth. That growth has come from a number
ing specialized products including keels for sailboats, the
able business destination. The city draws considerable
of directions due to investments from the outside. But
Marswell name will be placed on the world stage when
investment from outside companies and experiences
more importantly, what we’ve been seeing is strong
Derek Hatfield uses a Marswell manufactured keel to race
significant growth from the expansion of local business.
growth from within from companies that are looking to
around the world in his vessel, The Spirit of Canada, in the
By diversifying its economy, Burlington is ensuring stabil-
relocate within Burlington or to expand on their exist-
Vendee Globe Race.
ity and longevity for its business interests and quality of
“We wanted to be a part of the campaign,” says Kevin
ing premises.”
One company that has expanded its operations during
Milne, president of Marswell. “Because of the fact that
their 27 years in Burlington is Marswell Metal Industries.
he is the only Canadian entry and we’re a Canadian
Marswell has just added a new distribution building to
company, it worked out well.” In addition to building the
their already existing manufacturing facility on Morris
keel for Hatfield’s vessel, Marswell also produces cus-
Drive. Already internationally successful in manufactur-
tomized products like radiation protection for hospitals
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Like any successful entrepreneurs, Alf Zeuner and
Gary Harvey had their humble beginnings. “One of our
jobs was changing the light bulbs in those big signs
along the Gardiner Expressway,” says Zeuner. “We were
basically a couple of technicians and a van.”
In 1990, unable to find satisfying employment Zeuner
and Harvey founded AXYZ Automation Inc. With Zeuner
in charge of engineering and production and Harvey
in charge of sales and service, the company has grown
into a world leader in producing customized routers
for industrial and commercial cutting. AXYZ’s success
is attributable to their dedication to meeting their customers’ needs. “We can pretty much build any size or
shape of router table you want at production rates,” says
Zeuner. “We have really refined the ability to customize
a machine to customer requirements.”
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Burlington has proven to be the ideal location for
AXYZ’s business needs. “We’re right on the QEW, so
it’s highly accessible and visible to our customer base,”
says Zeuner. Close proximity to the airport and a large
skilled-labour force are also reasons for AXYZ’s devotion
to the city.
The BDC has been an important contributor to the
success of AXYZ. “We didn’t have the sophistication of
accounting and business backgrounds to really work
constructively with a bank,” says Zeuner. “The BDC was far
more able to understand entrepreneurial skills and were
willing to listen to visions and ideas.”
AXYZ’s entrepreneurial expertise, combined with
their supreme location and support from the BDC, has
made the company into a dominant force in the world of
router manufacturing. The company employs 65 people
at its Burlington location and approximately 120 people
around the world. With roughly 3,000 machines sporting
the AXYZ logo globally, the company is poised to maintain its position as a world leader in customized router
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families and our health-care team – staff, physicians and volunteers. It’s what
makes our community hospital unique and special.
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mother had a fall at home and went
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but she found her first visit to the
hospital very traumatic. The staff was
so good to Hilda. She was in a wheelchair,
but one of the nurses got down on her knee
so she could talk to her eye-to-eye. Mary says:
“The staff in the ED is just fantastic!”
Joseph Brant is a great place to work, to heal, to trust. For more
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Burlington’s alive with the sound of music
Music, festivals and ribs
the perfect combination
The City of Burlington provides residents and visi-
are a large part of the city’s identity as can be seen by the
critically acclaimed music festivals. “The organizers really
are the first non-military band to ever play on board the USS
Coming up in 2007 is the annual Burlington Family
tors alike with a number of extraordinary experiences.
quality and scope of the two major festivals that the city
pull out all the stops to bring good quality music to the
Missouri – the ship on which the Japanese signed the terms
Winter Carnival. One of Burlington’s oldest festivals, the
Burlington benefits from a diverse set of attractions that
hosts every summer.
area,” says Belgrade. Next year’s festival will take place
of surrender bringing an end to the Second World War. They
Winter Carnival will be held over two weekends in
from July 20-22 and will showcase some Canada’s and the
are also the first non-military band to have played under
January and February and provides many family-fun ori-
world’s most talented jazz performers.
the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the next year the band will
ented activities.
range from the vast expanse of trails that weave through
The city’s most notable music festival is the annual
the millions of years-old escarpment to the recent con-
Sound of Music Festival, which takes place in June. “It’s
th
With its geographical location between the major met-
at the Rose Bowl.
ropolitan areas of Toronto and Hamilton, Burlington is able
struction of Discovery Landing along the waterfront. The
a real hubbub of activity during those days and a very
Burlington’s musical prominence is not restricted to the
city hosts many different festivals that will cater to the
popular festival for both residents and for people in
city limits. The Burlington Teen Tour Band has an interna-
celebrate its 60 anniversary with their fourth appearance
tastes of any individual and the many hotels, restaurants
outlying region,” says Belgrade. On average the festival
tional reputation and is one of the most sought after bands
Of course Burlington boasts other attractions besides
to attract a great deal of visitors not only resident to these
and shops will make sure that no visitor will ever run out
attracts 150,000 to 200,000 visitors over a three-day
in North America and the world. “I think a lot of it goes back
music. Home to the largest Ribfest in Canada, Labour Day
areas, but also takes advantage of the international airports
of things to do.
period. It has been named one of Ontario’s top 50 fes-
again to the band members,” says Rob Bennett, managing
weekend sees approximately 15 vendors from all over
of both cities to draw in visitors. Burlington’s hotels are fol-
“I think what makes Burlington unique is that it’s nestled
tivals by Festivals & Events Ontario for the sixth year in
director for the Burlington Teen Tour band. “They take great
Canada and the United States come to Burlington and serve
lowing the leads of many of Ontario’s other major cities by
between a beautiful accessible waterfront and the Niagara
a row, which is not surprising when you see the list of
pride in what they do.”
giant smatterings of ribs, chicken, corn and beans to crowds
collecting a destination-marketing fee on room rentals start-
Escarpment,” says Pam Belgrade, executive director of tour-
talent. Last year’s performers included: Rik Emmit, The
The band has performed at numerous international
of people from near and far. Last year the festival attracted
ing in 2007. These fees will be used to promote the city as a
ism. “We have a really great quality of life for our residents
Stampeders, Shaye, jacksoul and headlining the event
events and has also enjoyed the distinction of some nota-
approximately 170,000 people. Belgrade says that the festi-
feature destination for business trips as well as recreational
and we like to share that with visitors.”
were Canadian icons 54-40.
ble firsts. They have traveled to France a number of times
val is an important event for the city. “It puts a lot of money
visitors. With a host of natural and man-made attractions,
The city hosts some major events that draw in crowds
For a smoother experience, the Jazz and Blues Festival
to take part in D-Day celebrations and they are the first
into the economy. They do a lot of great things with the
Burlington is fast becoming one of southern Ontario’s pre-
of all ages and walks of life. Burlington’s musical offerings
takes place in July and is one of southern Ontario’s most
band to ever march with the veterans on the beach. They
funds that they raise from that event.”
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drivers of Canada’s economy – have always been strong
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Mainstream Clothier opened a second location in 2005 at 481 John St., Burlington
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Recent government programs and private enterprise
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Enjoying the Golden Years
Local residences offer comfortable living
HAROLD AND AUDREY
reminded them that Lakeshore Place was a retirement
“There’s a lot to be said about retirement,” says Harold
home. Harold and Audrey returned to Lakeshore with
Bath in between sips from his Tim Hortons coffee. His
their daughters and upon arrival were greeted by some
wife Audrey, sitting at his side, smiles and agrees. “I don’t
of the residents whom Audrey had befriended during
know how to rephrase it,” says Harold, “so I’ll just tell you
the couple’s previous stay. Harold says, “The ladies all
how we got here.”
came up and said, ‘Audrey, Audrey how are you doing?
In 2004 Harold had a heart attack. While recovering
from surgery in the hospital, he was struck with a case of
Are you coming back? Are you moving in with us? Oh
great, we missed you.’ ”
appendicitis and was in pretty rough shape. “The doctor
Harold and Audrey decided that Lakeshore was right
told me that I couldn’t go home, so between the doctor
for them. With help from their daughters, they sold their
and my daughters, they found this place.”
condo and moved into their new home. The couple feels
Harold and Audrey moved into Lakeshore Place for
a five week period so Harold could convalesce until
that the efforts and professionalism of the staff are what
makes Lakeshore Place so special.
he was well enough that the two could return to their
“I really can’t say enough about the staff here,” says
condo. Upon returning to their home, Harold was still
Harold. “I think that without them, you’d just have a
in ill health. “So my doctor says, ‘I think that you should
building. It’s not what you’d consider an old age home.
consider moving into a retirement home,’ and that sends
This is not an establishment. This is a home.”
says Harold with a laugh.
them [Burlington Gardens] and got the plans,” says Fred.
“She came down and said, ‘This is the type of home you
should be going to. They have one in St. Catharines, they
have one on the mountain in Hamilton and they have
up a red flag to anybody because they are going to put
you in here and then they are going to lock the doors,”
built on Plains Road. “Our daughter in Toronto phoned
one in Kingston.’ We went up to the mountain and had a
FRED AND EVELYN
“I used to go to the Thistle Club on Robinson Street in
So the couple along with their two daughters began
downtown Hamilton for lunch,” says Fred Paul through
shopping around for retirement homes. After a seem-
his Scottish accent. “I looked out at the ladies who were
ingly endless search that left the couple less than
curling and I thought, ‘Hey, who’s that hot, young chick
enthusiastic with their options, one of their daughters
out there?’ ”
look around and we were very impressed, so we decided,
‘yep, this is what we are going to do.’ ”
A major selling point for the Pauls was the amount
of amenities that are provided by the home. “Your TV is
included,” says Fred. “All of your meals are included. The
That hot, young chick was Evelyn – the woman who
is sitting beside him now with the million dollar smile
and the blushing red cheeks. After getting to know
services that they provide are just fantastic. It’s like a fivestar hotel. They have a full sized fridge in your room. You
need to keep your beer some place.”
“They provide linen and towels and there are washers
each other for a while, the couple were married and
31 years on, Fred and Evelyn are still together and are
highly anticipating the next phase of their lives together
and dryers on every floor,” says Evelyn. “And you can use
the dining room to have a family dinner.”
“It takes a lot of planning after you make the deci-
as they move into the Burlington Gardens retirement
sion,” says Fred. “After you make the deposit you say ‘Am I
community.
“A particular move of this type, going to a retirement home
doing the right thing?’ and we think we are.”
is a big move,” says Fred. “We are looking forward to it.”
After giving serious thought to the idea of selecting
a retirement community and doing some scouting,
Fred and Evelyn discovered that a new home was being
LIVE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO
Prospective residents are warmly invited to stay for a short trial
period to experience first-hand the Lakeshore Place lifestyle.
5314 Lakeshore Road, Burlington • 905-333-0009 • www.lakeshoreplace.ca
300 Plains Rd. West • Burlington
905-521-0888
Open Soon • Tours Daily
Shown left: Audrey and Harold Bath have called Lakeshore
Place their home for over a year.
Above right: Fred and Evelyn Paul will take up residence at
Burlington Gardens in the new year.
Students and Learning
are at the Heart of all we do.
MOHAWK IS PROUD TO CONTINUE A
40-YEAR TRADITION OF HELPING TO DRIVE
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
IN BURLINGTON AND THE SURROUNDING
REGION. Providing employers from all
sectors of the economy with thousands of
highly-skilled, job-ready graduates every year
constitutes Mohawk’s greatest contribution
to the regional economy. Through program
advisory committees and other strategic
partnerships, Mohawk maintains strong
relations with Burlington and regional
employers, and remains responsive to
industry needs and emerging market trends.
Articulation agreements with postsecondary
institutions create opportunities for students
to further their studies and expand their
horizons. An agreement with Charles Sturt
University’s Burlington campus gives
graduates from Mohawk’s Early Childhood
Education program advanced standing in
the University’s Bachelor of Primary
Education Studies program. Mohawk also
has agreements in place regionally with
McMaster University, Brock University and
Sir Wilfrid Laurier University.
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For employers and students alike, a
Mohawk education opens doors of
opportunity and creates long-term and
life-long competitive advantages. To find
out more about Mohawk’s full-time and
continuing education programs, and
our corporate and community training
solutions, go to www.mohawkcollege.ca.
To meet the growing demand for skilled
tradespeople from Burlington and area
employers, work is underway to transform
the Stoney Creek campus into the Mohawk
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Research,
Resources and Training (STARRT) Institute.
Skilled trades enrolment at the STARRT
Institute will double to 1,020 students and
apprenticeship opportunities will grow by
35 per cent, to 3,571 students a year.
Among the early supporters of the STARRT
Institute are the Ontario government with
a $2.15 million investment, Hamilton City
Council with approval of a $1.5 million
Hamilton Future Fund grant, a $1 million
pledge from Dofasco, and the family of
the late Gerald Marshall and Marshall
Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. have made
a generous gift of $1.2 million to the
Gerald Marshall Fund.
From the Fennell, Stoney Creek and
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Sciences, Mohawk offers more than 110 fulltime programs and over 1,000 continuing
education courses, with opportunities for
students to earn one-year certificates, twoyear diplomas, three-year advanced diplomas
and one-year graduate certificates. This fall,
Mohawk’s School of Engineering Technology
and McMaster University’s Faculty of
Engineering collaborated to provide a new
Mohawk annually serves more than 10,000
full-time, 3,000 apprenticeship and 300
international students, as well as 5,000 adult
learners and 42,000 continuing education
registrants. More than 2,000 students in
nearly three dozen programs gain realworld experience and earn while they learn
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and innovative pathway to both a threeyear college diploma and 4-year university
degree in Manufacturing Technology,
Computing and Information Technology and
Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology.
Mohawk also offers a collaborative Bachelor
of Science in Nursing degree in partnership
with McMaster and Conestoga College
and a collaborative advanced diploma
and Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Radiation Sciences.
with over 300 employers. In addition to paid
co-op work terms, students also complete
field placements in the community. One
of many placement opportunities is with
Pathways Childcare Centre in Burlington,
where dozens of Early Childhood Education
students and graduates from Mohawk work
alongside qualified staff in caring for infants,
toddlers and preschoolers.
Mohawk is renowned and recognized by
employers for excellence in Nursing,
Insurance, Human Services, Business and
Office Administration, Medical Technologies,
Manufacturing Technologies, Police
Foundations, Music and Computer
Technology. In 2005-06, 37 Mohawk
programs have achieved 100 per cent
employer satisfaction scores and 17
programs have 100 per cent graduate
employment rates.
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Michael Desnoyers, President and
CEO of Burlington-based Etratech,
is a 2006 recipient of a Mohawk
Alumni of Distinction Award. Michael,
who graduated from Mohawk in
1984 with a diploma in Computer
Electronics Engineering Technology,
has created a globally competitive
and growing manufacturing company.
Etratech is also actively involved in the
community and is a leader in corporate
social responsibility. Michael has
donated more than $30,000 worth of
equipment to Mohawk and provided
students with an annual Excellence in
Engineering scholarship. Etratech also
supports other organizations, such as
the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital,
the Burlington Art Centre, the YMCA
Hamilton-Burlington and the United
Way of Burlington and
Greater Hamilton.
Mohawk is committed to helping each
and every student achieve their potential
and realize their dreams. One of the greatest
challenges facing students is affordability
– a barrier Mohawk helps students
overcome through providing more than $5
million annually in bursaries, scholarships
and on-campus work study opportunities.
Through a Bursaries Nourish Student Success
campaign, Mohawk has set a goal of
growing the endowment fund for student
bursaries to $10 million with the province
matching all donations dollar for dollar.
Michael will join fellow 2006 Alumni
of Distinction recipients John Lafferty,
Michael Farrell, Ward Dilse and Mindy
Tweedle in being honoured at an
awards banquet January 25.
For ticket information, please call
905-575-2258 or email
alumni@mohawkcollege.ca
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Educational choices right next door
Hamilton & Oakville attracting local students
With Burlington’s location in the Golden Horseshoe,
With emphasis on altruism, self-confidence, independent
Burlington and the surrounding area is well equipped
residents are afforded a variety of schooling options that
thinking and leadership, St. Mildred’s fosters excellence in
to meet the educational needs of students at both a sec-
extend from preschool to postsecondary education. The
education for girls and young women.
ondary and postsecondary level.
quality of independent schools in the area is exemplary
One of Canada’s most renowned independent institu-
The City of Burlington and McMaster University have
and the professional staff prepare students for entrance
tions for middle, upper and senior schooling is Oakville’s
signed a Memorandum of Understanding that could see
into postsecondary education.
Appleby College. Appleby has earned the distinction of
a McMaster campus in Burlington by 2009.
One of the city’s premier destinations that caters to children ranging from preschool to Grade 8 is Fern Hill School.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) of Australia maintains a
being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as selected by
Mediacorp Canada for 2007.
campus in Burlington. The university provides a one-year
With an existing campus in Oakville, Fern Hill expanded its
MacLachlan College is yet another excellent indepen-
bachelor of education program where students already
operation to include a Burlington campus in 1999. By allow-
dent educational choice in Oakville. With state-of-the-art
possessing degrees receive training in elementary school
ing for classroom discussion and by encouraging individu-
technology, well-trained teachers and an average class
education. “There were 113 graduates this June and this
ality, Fern Hill maximizes the potential of its students.
size of 14 students, MacLachlan is a leader in innovative
year we have taken in a new cohort of 175 students,” says
collaborative instruction.
Dr. Rod Francis of CSU.
St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School is one of Oakville’s
oldest institutions and is a premier school committed to
Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton is entering
Two of Ontario’s most renowned colleges are within
developing the whole child and focusing on how young
its second century of furnishing young people with the
a short driving distance of Burlington. Oakville’s Sheridan
women learn. St Mildred’s offers a unique experience with
necessary tools and skills to succeed. Hillfield provides
College and Hamilton’s Mohawk College each boast
the external studies program, where students can take
students with a curriculum that puts students’ physical,
an enrollment of over 500 full-time students resident
part in local, national and global learning opportunities.
emotional and spiritual well being at the fore.
to Burlington.
Self-Esteem • Confidence • Leadership
Established in 1891, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School has a proud heritage of excellence in education for girls
and young women. We offer a strong academic programme designed to develop critical thinking, problem
solving, cooperation, flexibility and adaptability, communication skills and the ability to use new technologies.
We also help our students experience the richness of life by incorporating physical education,
athletics, the arts, and our unique External Studies Programme.
We offer Advanced Placement courses, SAT preparation, focused
support for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, as well as
the Round Square (regional member). At SMLS, we enable each
individual to reach her personal best, as evidenced by selfconfidence, altruism, leadership and independent thinking.
• Curriculum catered to the value of an independent single gender learning
environment for girls
• State-of-the-art Sport and Fitness Facility, Performance Studio
Theatre and Visual Arts Centre
• Middle years programme that addresses accelerated intellectual development
• Unique External Studies Programme, which offers local, national
and global learning opportunities
• Access to wireless laptops / SMART Board technology to enhance learning
• Bus services available
St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School • 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 2L1
Tel: (905) 845-2386 • Fax: (905) 845-4799 • dcossitt@smls.on.ca • www.smls.on.ca
Book a tour now and/or
join us at our Open House
Saturday, February 10, 2007
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Education beyond the school walls
By: Mary Hissink, Head of School, Fern Hill School, Burlington Campus
Fern Hill School has always recognized the importance
and Dr. J. Fraser Mustard. French, music and physical edu-
Fern Hill is a very busy place where academic excellence
of real-life experiences for its students. In a co-educational,
cation specialists engage these very young minds while
is a constant target and where each child knows that one
multicultural, diverse setting, students gain an understand-
their classroom teachers offer a wide range of early lit-
person can make a difference. Fern Hill prepares students for
ing of each other.
eracy and numeracy experiences. Each child is recognized
adulthood by enabling them to face life directly, in ways that
as an individual and learning occurs on a continuum.
demand courage, generosity, imagination and principle.
Experiences beyond the classroom and beyond the 22acre campus offer students adventure, community service
French begins in Preschool and accelerated Grade 9
and leadership opportunities. Fern Hill is a regional member
credits are offered in French and mathematics. Mandarin
of Young Round Square of the Americas. Round Square is
is added in Grade 7 and IBM ThinkPads are used by Grade
a worldwide association of schools on five continents with
8 students in their graduating year.
internationalism, democracy, the environment, adventure,
From Preschool to Grade 8 children are taught the
leadership and service to others as its ideals. Students in
importance of “giving back.” They raise money for United
Grade 7 and 8 are empowered through community service,
Way and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, collect
work projects, exchange programmes and adventure.
warm clothing for needy groups, stock the food bank
The creation of an outdoor classroom in the campus
shelves and send Christmas gifts to those less fortunate.
ravine has expanded the science curriculum and students
This year in conjunction with the Burlington Christian
are able to interact directly with the natural environment.
Academy, Fern Hill organized the first elementary school
Fern Hill’s Early Education programmes implement the
findings of recent studies by Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain
Relay for Life in this area and raised $50,000 for children’s
cancer research.
stand
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Appleby College is a co-ed university preparatory school for
students in Grades 7-12. With a mix of day students and boarders,
the school offers a rich experience resulting in an exceptionally
diverse education.
Open House
Saturday, February 10, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
905-845-4681, ext. 252
www.appleby.on.ca
To learn more about Fern Hill or to arrange a tour, please
call 905-634-8652 or visit www.fernhillschool.com
Grade 7 student Connor MacDonald, gives the thumbs up after
jumping from the bow of a tall ship during his Round Square
exchange at Foothills Country Day School in Claremont, California.
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Mac Students + SMARTboard Instruction =
sophisticated, competent problem solvers
Conserving nature,
preserving lives
Local residents appreciate beauty
of Niagara Escarpment
The Niagara Escarpment is one of Ontario’s
smooth, gradual hill on the other. It is created by
natural wonders. Two hundred and fifty million
the relatively quick deterioration of underlying
years in the making, the topographical forma-
soft stone such as shale, leaving little or no sup-
tion was declared a World Biosphere in 1990 by
port for capstones like limestone, sandstone, or
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
dolostone. With no base, the capstones break off
Cultural Organization (UNESCO), making it one
leaving a sheer cliff.
of 13 biosphere reserves in Canada and one of
482 reserves in 102 countries.
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per cent of Ontario’s rare flora. It is home to North
like the Niagara Escarpment in our backyard,”
America’s largest concentration of Hart’s Tongue
says Gary Hutton, director of communications
Fern – a plant rare to the continent.
for Conservation Halton. “It’s a really nice feature
There are 55 recorded species of mammals
to have in the area and provides some great
on the escarpment including large animals like
opportunities for recreation and enjoyment by
deer and black bear, all the way down to smaller
the people that live here.”
mammals like raccoons and porcupines. Some
The Niagara Escarpment is 725 kilometres in
endangered, threatened and vulnerable animals
length and runs from Queentson, N.Y., all the way
that can be found on the escarpment are the
up to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula
north dusky salamander, the eastern massasau-
at Georgian Bay. The escarpment runs under the
ga rattlesnake, the southern flying squirrel and
waters of Georgian Bay on to Manitoulin Island
the eastern pipistrelle – a small, rare bat.
Wisconsin.
Minivan limo service from your
front door to the classroom door
MacLachlan College
337 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, Ontario
(905) 844-0372
www.maclachlan.ca
registrar@maclachlan.on.ca
the escarpment accounts for approximately 40
“We are very fortunate to have a land form
and into the American states of Michigan and
Moms Limo Service
Home to over 1500 species of vascular plants,
Preserving the escarpment is a major initiative
of Conservation Halton. “If we have lots of natural
The features of the Niagara Escarpment did
areas, we can keep our drinking water clean,”
not occur rapidly from a fault, but from a slow
says Hutton. “The air will be cleaner and it’s just a
process of deterioration creating what is known
better all around living environment for not only
as a “cuesta”. A cuesta is a geological feature
people but for the other critters that make up
that is defined as a sharp cliff on one side and a
the ecosystem.”
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