Great Vegan Restaurant in Burlington

February 22nd, 2012 Comment button No Comments »

Kindfood General Manager Michael Rennie

Kindfood General Manager Michael Rennie

Walking into the warm environment of Kindfood, it looks like every other little restaurant. But when you approach the counter and take a look at the menu, you start to realise that there’s a difference to this place, and that it’s a part of a growing food revolution.

“We realised that there was a huge demand, and that there was no where where you could go get a smoothie to a full blown meal,” says Kindfood General Manager Michael Rennie. “We thought that this was a good time and place, with the way the world is going, to cater to that need and to that niche group of people who want to pay for good, wholesome, healthy, organic food.”

Kindfood is a vegan restaurant. They strongly believe that food is an essential source for energy, health and happiness. From their menu, to their food containers, to their purchasing practices, Kindfood is dedicated to respecting humanity and all living things.

Kindfood has evolved since it opened from a vegan grocery store to a full fledged vegan restaurant and bakery.

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Civic Recognition Award Nominations Now Open

February 21st, 2012 Comment button No Comments »

The City of Burlington began accepting nominations earlier this month for this year’s Civic Recognition Awards. This is an opportunity for residents to recognize the service and impact that their fellow citizens have had on the city, by submitting a nomination before the deadline of March 9, 2012.

“The Civic Recognition Awards give us an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the individuals in our community who, through their volunteerism and personal contributions, make our city a great place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Rick Goldring. “It only takes a few moments of your time to nominate someone who deserves to be acknowledged and thanked for making a difference in our community.”

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Enjoy Family Day in Burlington

February 20th, 2012 Comment button No Comments »

Family Day 2012 will be a busy day for Burlington families, with a variety of activities going on around the city. Taking place on Monday, February 20, there is something available for every family in the city.

The Second Annual Burlington Kidsfest will take place at Corpus Christie Secondary School, located at 5150 Upper Middle Road (just east of Appleby Road). Presented by the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore, Kidsfest is a a full day of fun for kids of all ages. Activities include: a climbing wall, inflatables, dance workshops, the Halton Regional Police Safety Zone, dance workshops, gymnastics, bingo tournaments, roving entertainment, cheerleading and much more. Play-all-Day wristbands are $15.00 or $5.00 for toddlers under 2. Adults and infants get in for free. Start your day with the Kidsfest pancake breakfast, which begins at 8:30 am. Proceeds from Kidsfest will support local food banks.

Families can immerse themselves in the world of chocolate as the Royal Botanical Garden’s “Chocolate: The Exhibit” continues on Family Day. Families can learn about the world of chocolate, how to make chocolate and eat chocolate. Special Family Day menus are available at The Gardens Cafe. Please call 905-527-1158 ext. 540 to make reservations.

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Don’t forget those in need this Family Day

February 19th, 2012 Comment button No Comments »

Halton Family Day

February 20th is Family Day in Ontario—a time for most people to take advantage of a statutory holiday to have fun and enjoy activities with their family and loved ones. Today’s family comes in many forms — single-parent, two-parent, foster, adoptive, same-sex, heterosexual and all colours, shapes and sizes.

This Family Day, don’t forget to take a moment and think about those who don’t have family with whom to share this celebration. In Halton, there are approximately 173 children and youth in living in care — 129 of them are over the age of 13. Youth on independent living receive a fixed income of $900 per month. The majority are going to school, often working part-time jobs to supplement their income and trying to cope with everyday life. Issues of poverty are very real for them, especially considering 38.8% of renters in Halton Region pay more than 30% of their household income on shelter. Some have other hardships such as disabilities, mental health and addiction issues — either their own, or members of their family. Holidays can be particularly painful for those who aren’t connected.

This Family Day, take a moment to think about those who don’t have family and reach out. There are many ways you can be of assistance — volunteer, mentor, foster, adopt or make a donation through the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton. These are the children and youth of the Halton Children’s Aid Society and your community. Think about them this Family Day.

For more information on the Halton CAS or the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton, go to www.haltoncas.ca.

Fire Department looking for Volunteer Firefighters

February 15th, 2012 Comment button No Comments »

The City of Burlington's volunteer firefighters

The City of Burlington’s volunteer firefighters

The Burlington Fire Department is looking for residents who are looking for a challenging opportunity to serve their community as a volunteer firefighter.

Currently, the Burlington Fire Department is made up of 203 full-time staff firefighters, and 65 volunteer firefighters. New volunteer recruits will be assigned to two of Burlington’s eight fire stations. Volunteers operating out of Station No. 1, located on Fairview Street near Maple Avenue, are a support group to the staff fire fighters assigned to this station, and are generally not first responders. Volunteer firefighters assigned to Station No. 5, located in Kilbride, covering the rural areas of Burlington, operate as first responders.

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