The Spring 2024 Issue Of Modern Mississauga's Interactive Digital Magazine

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Welcome to the Spring issue of Mississauga’s magazine! Editor' s Letter

Spring brings change and there’s plenty of that in our city, notably the upcoming Mayoral and Ward 5 By-election, happening on June 10th. We’ve got a primer on the election as our feature article and we’ll be digging deeper via our social platforms and website leading up to it.

Surrounding the feature are stories on travel, including Canada’s gem, The Cabot Trail, how a dash cam is a must-have for road trips, where to see the solar eclipse, along with plenty of ways to support our local art scene. The automotive world is full of new offerings, and we highlight plenty of them here for you, along with how to spruce up your home with The Home Depot Canada. John Lewis makes his 45th appearance and thoroughly entertains us, we examine chasing your dreams and wrap up with lovely Nova Scotia wine offerings.

Mississauga finds itself on the eve of new leadership and that will indicate what our future looks like so I implore you to do plenty of research on the candidates, ask the difficult questions, ask your questions and make your voice heard. Municipal elections historically have the lowest turnouts for a level of government that makes the decisions on where you live.

We’re happy you’re with us for our first issue of the year and thank you for the continued support.

As always, we encourage you to reach out and we’re always happy to engage in respectful conversation.

Enjoy the issue, enjoy spring.

JAY & LIZ

EXPERIENCE ALL THINGS EQUAL

Tony Award Winning playwright Rupert Holmes captures the remarkable life of one of America’s most important public figures.

An enthralling new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, visits the Living Arts Centre on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. The performance presents an intimate portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) that blends humour and dramatic storytelling.

Holmes says “In creating this play about her richly-lived life and hard-fought struggles, I came to ever more deeply marvel at her strength, tenacity, sly wit, and compassion. Our play also reveals the love song that ran through her remarkable life and shares the music that was her giddy delight. All Things Equal offers each theatre-goer the chance to better know this woman, her yearning for equality, and her love for this nation's precious institutions: Ruth, justice and the American way.”

The audience will explore RBG’s journey from losing her mother the day before she graduated as valedictorian of her Brooklyn high school, to being one of only nine young women studying law at

Harvard, raising a daughter and coping with her husband’s cancer battle. Her painstaking fight for women's rights in the 1970’s against close-minded all-male courts and a courageous stands for human rights are also delved into.

“A powerful teaching tool and an intellectually enriching production for the whole family. A uniquely intimate experience that’s absolutely worth exploring” says David Taylor of Dan’s Paper.

RBG’s life blends notorious and victorious through her inspiring life and this must-see performance brings the audience along for the story of this compassionate, brave and trailblazing woman. A changing world presents new challenges and Holmes captures RBG’s compelling life as she became a cross-generational role model inspiring tens of millions of Americans and a world-wide following. This performance at the stunning Living Arts Centre is the only Canadian stop on their North American tour.

To get your tickets before they sell out, visit livingartscentre.ca.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN Magic?

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Creating a beautiful piece of art is truly magical. Artists take paint and brushes to a blank canvas and create an image that didn’t exist before and every time an artist begins a new work, it has its own story and unique journey. Not only painters, but jewellers, woodworkers, glass artists and textile artists all work their magic!

For more than a decade, Arts on the Credit has curated and showcased hundreds of the finest artists and artisans at its April Fine Art Show. Arts on the Credit will not disappoint in 2024 as we again bring you a spectacular selection of amazing, talented artists April 26, 27 and 28, 2024 at the Waterside Inn in Port Credit. Be part of the magic and connect with the artists about the stories and

process behind each piece. You may also be lucky and win one of the $50 gift certificates drawn hourly to spend with your favourite artist. And many other surprises await!

Make it a day with your friends and plan to also stroll Port Credit and discover its many fabulous restaurants and shops.

Preview our artists at our opening night, Friday, April 26th, 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets at the door for $25, or in advance on Eventbrite at a reduced cost of 2 for $25.

Admission on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th will be $8 at the door, or 2 for $8 on Eventbrite.

Discover the Magic of Art!

Shorts Theatre Festival 2024

MISSISSAUGA MULTILINGUAL FRINGE FESTIVAL (MMFF 2024)

Festival Dates:

From Monday 19th August to Sunday 25th August, 2024

At Sampradaya Theatre, 3250 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #5, Mississauga

drive to your art’s

Cabot

Spanning nearly 300 km (185 miles,) Nova

Trail

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Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail is one of Canada’s most spectacular driving routes. art’s content on the

More than that, there’s a strong creative and arts presence throughout that adds exclamation points to an already magical part of the world. I experienced it in mid-August and used the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design’s Artisan Trail Map (2023 version - it changes each year) as my framework. While I didn’t have time to visit all 29 locations, I did see 14 over four days and that means I’ll happily have to return.

I was fortunate to connect with several artists along the trail and learn about their craft, their story and how the arts is such a strong driver in eastern Nova Scotia.

Here are four tips I learned on my journey that will help anyone on their first visit:

• Do the route counter clockwise so you’re on the shore side of the island

• If you see a bathroom, use it.

• If you see a gas station, fill up.

• If you see food, buy it.

(The last three are courtesy of Penny Steele, owner of the Cabotto Chocolate Shop & Art Gallery.)

Join me as we adventure and explore the colourful arts scene in Cape Breton along and just off of the Cabot Trail.

If you’re from outside of Nova Scotia, my recommendation is to fly into Halifax and get your car, borrowed or rented. Set your navigation for the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design (The Centre) in Sydney, approximately 4.5 hours east. The Centre is the hub for all things art in Cape Breton and it’s a smart place to start. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, you can pick up a physical copy of the

start the car... first gear...

Artisan Trail Map and explore works of over 100 local artists.

Before you set out for The Cabot Trail, stroll through Sydney and check out the cool “Sydney Letters,” the worlds largest fiddle, the Cape Breton Miners’ Museum and grab a bite at one of the many restaurants by the waterfront.

You’ll backtrack a bit but I promise it’s worth it to take the hour-long drive to the Village of Baddeck.

Breeze into the Flying Kite Artisan Shop where you’ll find an assortment of clothing, books, prints, knick knacks, art pieces, sculptures and more. It’s all about local love here and as proud owner Courtney Smith says, the store is full of “thoughtfully curated artisan goods made in Atlantic Canada.”

Ring into the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and pick up some cool historical information and when you get hungry, Tom’s Pizza lives up to the hype and rave reviews.

If you’re spending the night, relax at The Inverary Resort and catch some live music (on select dates) at the on-site restaurant and bar.

second gear...

As you take the 30 minute drive toward Meadowbrook Studio, you’ll reach a starting point for the Cabot Trail proper in St.Anns, where you’re welcomed by a big sign that you should take a selfie with.

If you enjoy driving, the bends and curves on the early portion are delightful! Hang a left onto Meadow Road in Goose Bay and you’ll reach Jane Alderdice’s Meadowbrook Studio. She’s been weaving for over 30 years and in an amazing act of kindness, she taught me how to weave. I got the hang of it, albeit slowly.

She makes one-of-a-kind scarves, bags, throws, tea towels, and more, along with large and small-scale landscape, nature and still life watercolour paintings. She also gives back by teaching.

Get back on the Cabot Trail and 10 minutes away is the impressive Iron Art and Madame Mouton roadside attraction. While my timing to meet them was off, there are terrific iron sculptures of various styles and sizes that you should stop and check out.

Piper Pewter is another short 10-minute jaunt and once there, you’ll see dozens upon dozens of lead-free pewter jewels, trinkets and gifts cast and finished by hand. Owner Donna Montgomery Frizzell says “We have a reputation here in the St.Anns area for being a very artistic community. It employs people in the local community and it’s a nice part of the Cabot Trail to be able to visit the local artisans.”

Cabotto Chocolate Shop and Art Gallery is a minute away and your sweet tooth (teeth?) will thank you! Chocolate is made on-site in a variety of styles, types and flavours. There’s also art on-site, courtesy of the Colouratura Art Gallery featuring Cape Breton Artists. The former Presbyterian church building has been home to the art gallery since 2010 and 10 years ago, owner Penny Steele added chocolate making into the mix. “A gallery such as this gives an opportunity for a lot of artists to show their work” she proudly says.

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This place is so nice, I went there twice! The Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery is a five minute drive from Cabotto’s and I not only received a one-on-one lesson from Master Glass Blower, Mervi Haapakoski, I also created my unique, one-of-one slightly lopsided, imperfectly perfect paper weight! She was so patient, helpful, knowledgeable and if you get the chance, experience a lesson from her. Next door to her workspace is the main shop, with hundreds of handblown glass art using cool techniques. Fun fact; Mervi and I both attended the same post-secondary school!

One of the most eye-catching attractions on my travels belongs to Sew Inclined. It’s funky, it’s fun, it’s got a colourful pair of cars out front so you can’t miss it. Owner Barbara Longva has been hand-making hats and clothing for over 30 years and Sir Elton John has worn one of her creations! Her creativity is as exciting as her location.

After running through two gears, Keltic Lodge at the Highlands is a wonderful place to recharge after you have a splendid, filling meal at the nearby Coastal Restaurant and Pub in Ingonish.

fourth gear...

Since you’re in Ingonish, a must-visit is Salty Rose’s & The Periwinkle Café, co-owned by Sarabeth Drover. The art side features a plethora of locally made arts and crafts, while the food side blends lobster rolls, wine, coffee, healthy offerings and more. Grab a seat on the patio if you can! Drover says “we are a locally sourced café, a locally sourced arts and craft shop with an in-house jewelry studio with quaint seaside accommodations…we want to create an experience.”

Next door is the unmistakable Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company and yes, there are goats on-site that you can admire around back. They specialize in creating natural and lavish soaps and lotions using, yep, you guessed it; fresh goat milk from the resident goats on their farm. There are plenty of options, scents and did I mention there are live, cute goats!

A majestic 30-ish minute drive north from our friends the goats brings you to Cape North, home of Arts North in the, unsurprisingly, northern most section of the Cabot Trail. This gallery features entirely Cape Breton artists, showcases over 20 different artists across various mediums and ownerJoanne and her son, Jacob, create high-fired stoneware pottery reflective of their environment.

Create a few hours to explore and adventure at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, whether it’s hiking, sightseeing, or various lookout/look-off points. Rest your head at the charming Cornerstone Motel, at the northwest entrance to the park, complete with its colourful doors. Have dinner at either the Doryman or Le Gabrielle and be sure to grab breakfast at the Aucoin bakery the next morning.

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sixth gear...

Keep enjoying this world-class drive along the Cabot Trail for 20-ish minutes until you reach Larchwood and their stunning cutting boards. For over 20 years, these handcrafted cutting boards are famous across the globe.

Since you’re in the area, take the 20 minute drive to Two Macs Gift & Gallery Shop to check out hand crafted felted wool pieces, made from Nova Scotia sheep’s wool.

A few minutes from The Cornerstone Motel is Cheticamp, home to the artistic gathering spot known as Freya & Thor. It features creative works from Cape Breton and Maritimes artists across rug hooking, ceramics, jewellery, wood working and more. They serve a delicious cup of coffee and my time there was graced with a folky jam session with a collection of local musicians. Yep, I grabbed a seat and had a second cup, fully appreciating the music.

Lola, L-O-L-A, Lola! It’s also the owner’s name of this cheeky joint called Proud To Be Hookers, where you’ll find several locally hooked rugs, rug hooking kits and you just might see Lola and or her team working on the hooking via a traditional process.

change lanes...

Take a slight detour off the Cabot Trail and onto the Ceilidh Trail for around 30 minutes, which brings you to Inverness, home of The Opulent Alpaca. Owners Isabel and Barry Eisenhauer craft alpaca fibres from their ethically-raised alpacas. To produce beautiful, quality alpaca yarns in several weights and blends. They’ve also got knitting and felting kits.

While you’re on the Ceilidh Trail, meander along and explore the Celtic music Interpretive Centre in Judique, swing by the Red Shoe Pub, owned by the famous Rankin sisters, and pop by Galloping Cows Fine Foods for hand-crafted preserves. Or explore one of the beaches on the shores along the Gulf of the St.Lawrence.

Before heading home, spend one more night here at the Glenora Inn & Distillery, take a guided tour of this historic whiskey distillery and have a wonderful meal at the Washback Pub, which sometimes features live music.

When you go, follow my lead or paint your own path. Even with minimal stops, the Cabot Trail is heavenly whether you’re a driver or passenger. The panoramic views, charm of each section and each creative component is world-class. All you need to is show up with a blank canvas.

Nova Scotia website Craft and design website

MODERN TRAVELLER:

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Whether you’re a photographer, a space enthusiast, or you just enjoy being part of something cool, there’s a big event coming up you’ll want to check out. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The 2024 solar eclipse is one you won’t want to miss. Total solar eclipses are rare events, happening in a given place only once on average every 360 to 410 years. This means the 2024 solar eclipse in is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view this rare celestial event. Totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, the moment where the Sun is fully covered by the moon, will not be visible from Mississauga and you’ll need to travel to witness totality.

WHERE TO SEE THE 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE IN ONTARIO

In Ontario, the area of eclipse totality will skim along the northern shore of Lake Erie and the northeast shore of Lake Ontario before tracing along the St. Lawrence River into Quebec. However, totality for the 2024 solar eclipse will not be visible from Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, or areas further north. If you’re in these cities, a quick and easy road trip will get you within the area of totality.

ROAD TRIPS FROM MISSISSAUGA

TO SEE THE 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE

If you’re traveling from the Mississauga area, one option is to head

south. Totality for the 2024 solar eclipse will be visible from Hamilton to Niagara Falls. To make an event out of it, check out this day trip to Hamilton. There’s also got a list of 5 things to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake that don’t involve wine (or do enjoy some wine tastings with your eclipse if that’s your jam!). Heading to the Falls themselves is also an option, though we suggest planning well in advance as is likely to be a popular destination.

For those who would like a reason to head east, the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County regions will be within totality for the 2024 solar eclipse.

eclipse

& where to experience It

The entire area covered by our St. Lawrence River road trip will be within totality range, including Kingston, Gananoque and the Thousand Islands, Brockville, Prescott, and Cornwall.

In Southwest Ontario, any viewing spot along the Lake Erie shore will work for seeing the 2024 eclipse. A trip to Point Pelee National Park is a great option if you’re coming from Windsor, Sarnia, or the Detroit metropolitan area. Point Pelee is the southernmost point in mainland Canada, and it will have the longest totality in this part of the province for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. April is also a peak time of year for bird migrations through the park, so a road trip here could make for a spectacular

weekend of witnessing the natural world!

The range of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse runs right through Upstate New York, so this could be a great excuse for a cross-border road trip.

We mentioned Gananoque as an option above. While the full International Loop isn’t available until Horne’s Ferry opens in May, you could still explore this section of the St. Lawrence River. The only change you’d need to make from what’s written in the guide linked here is to both enter into and return from the United States via the Thousand Islands Bridge.

You could also eat your way through Buffalo or check out Rochester or parts of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Check out 6 fun things to do in Rochester, New York, from Modern Traveller.

Most importantly, If you’re planning to check out a solar eclipse, it’s critical to use protective eyewear. Apart from the brief moment of eclipse totality where the sun is completely covered by the moon, looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to your vision. This is true even when the light doesn’t seem very bright. If you’re outside the areas of totality outlined below, you’ll still need eye protection to look directly at the sun during an eclipse.

For your safety, you’ll need to buy reputable eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer. Check that the products you buy comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.

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There’s a pop culture phrase that says “pics or it didn’t happen” which is an appropriate way to start the conversation of why you need a dash cam. Road trips and every day driving can be stalled with a collision and while most automotive mishaps can identify the cause and effect involved with a collision, sometimes it’s one driver’s word against the other. Investing in a dash cam is a proactive way to have an enjoyable road trip that offers an extra set of digital eyes as you roam the roads.

1. It serves as a witness in a collision when there’s no human

Whether you see a collision or are involved in one, a dash cam can provide an accurate account of what happened. If someone rear ended you and claimed you reversed into them, a dash cam (specifically a rear-facing one) can help illustrate what actually happened.

It can also help in cases of attempted insurance fraud, similar to the instance above. Sadly, there have been pedestrians that have flung themselves against a stationary vehicle and claiming the vehicle hit them. This also includes drivers who run red lights/stop signs causing collisions, drivers making illegal left turns and erratic driving. Having a dash cam provides an extra set of eyes that can provide irrefutable proof of an event.

2. You can capture beautiful driving footage in scenic areas

If you’re driving in an around the mountains, along the sea or other scenic areas, your dash cam can capture those moments. You can keep them as memories of your road trip or perhaps use them for social media/video creation if that’s something you’re into.

3. It can help when you’re away from your vehicle

Whether you’re on a road trip or in your own city, your car will be parked in a parking lot, street or driveway. Having a dash cam can help if someone bumps into your car while it’s parked by capturing video of any such unfortunate event. Some people still leave notes on the windshield explaining what happened and a phone number but regrettably, some do not. Your dash cam comes in handy here by possibly getting the other persons license plate.

4. Dash Cam apps can give you updates in real time

If the above happens re: parked car damage, you don’t always have to wait until returning to your car to find out. Some dash cams have apps with motion detectors/sensors/alerts in real time. Also, if someone is attempting to steal your vehicle, you can get an alert to your smartphone and call the police.

HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS TO COMMON DASH CAM QUESTIONS:

Do I only need one dash cam?

Technically, yes. Practically, no. Consider investing in a rear-facing camera. It can provide plenty of value if your vehicle is hit from behind and can possibly help with insurance claims in a collision. While it’s not guaranteed to be accepted by an insurance company, it’s better to have it than not. Better yet, invest in a third one that monitors the inside of your vehicle. If someone tries to steal your vehicle, some dash cams can capture facial details. If someone comes up to your window in an unfriendly manner, the exchange can be documented.

Are there insurance premium discounts for having a dash cam in Canada?

No. Hopefully that changes sooner than later.

What should I look for in a dash cam?

Image quality, image quality, image quality. Take two approaches here with the first being “if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t.” If you see a dash cam wildly underpriced and promising every new piece of technology, dig deeper and do extra research to validate it.

The second approach is “you get what you pay for.” There’s a premium applied for additional technology so perhaps you’re investing an extra, for example, $100 for a higher model. Consider what benefits come with that, especially a higher image quality and higher resolution.

Also, make sure you have the right SD card, especially if you’re running three cameras at once (front facing, rear facing and interior.) The wrong card might not be able to write all the information to that card and if something were to happen, you may not have the video footage you thought you had.

What else should I consider when looking for a dash cam?

With all things camera-based, there’s more than the end result of a high quality video/ image. Consider one that’s easy to install, how much storage it has vs what you need, one that’s easy to use for you, one that has voice controls, if it has an app associated with it and how strongly it secures to your windshield/dashboard/rear window.

Drive safe and keep your eyes, real and digital, on the road.

“They hit the brakes for no reason; that’s why I rear ended them. It’s their fault.”

“They cut me off!”

“I didn’t think they would run a red light.”

“They hit me!”

“I thought it was safe to pass.”

AND THE LIST GOES ON.

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VOTE

On Monday, June 10th, 2024, we'll be selecting our next Mayor and City Councillor for Ward 5 via a By-election. The optimistic side of me hopes for something far better than the dismal 21.84% of voter turnout we saw in 2022, which was the lowest turnout since 2003. 2018 saw around 27% for voter turnout, which is still appalling considering all that happens for residents on a municipal level.

Since 1978, Mississauga has experienced only two Mayors, both who resigned opposed to being voted out. 46 years later, it'll be a much different election as there's no built in winner this time.

Why is voter turnout historically low given the high impact municipalities have? Is it lack of awareness? Lack of interest? Is it the "one vote can't make that much of a difference" mentality? Are there not enough options/ resources available for residents to vote? Whatever the reason(s) are, this election is poised to reshape Mississauga. There's a housing crisis, an affordability crisis, the auto theft rate is staggering and too many households are one unexpected financial emergency from serious trouble. No, the new Mayor and Ward 5 Councillor won't solve the aforementioned issues over the next

two years but they can lay the framework and start transforming words into action.

If you're unfamiliar with what our municipal government does, here's a quick summary:

They can and should be contacted for City related problems, ideas and or feedback.

They make crucial decisions on several aspects of our City, pass by-laws (local laws only for Mississauga,) create policies, approve budgets and provide programs and services with the overall goal of making Mississauga residents' lives better.

They receive requests and recommendations for new by-laws, projects, services or programs from members of Council and then creates reports submitted by advisory committees. Mississauga city staff or citizens who speak at Council meetings during a deputation or public question period have that information thoroughly discussed and reviewed and make a decision or ask for more information to make the best decision possible.

Additionally, each Councillor and the Mayor are automatically a member of Peel Regional

YOUR NEXT MAYOR & WARD 5 COUNCILLOR VOTE

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Council, where a similar process of committee and consultation happens on regional issues. Ensuring those decisions are influenced by Mississauga’s concerns is a crucial aspect of their role in the region.

Simply put, there is a plethora of important decisions made about our city by our elected municipal representatives.

How does this impact you? They make decisions on such items including animal control, litter, noise, fences, parking, property standards, bike lanes, zoning for all buildings, parks, community centres and even trees. Regionally, they have a voice for Public Health, housing and waste management. If you use city roads, potholes repair lands on both regional & City roads. Despite it being the lowest tier, with Provincial and Federal on higher rungs, the municipal level can and does impact your daily life and in most cases, more than the other two levels do.

As you start your research on the candidates, I encourage you to connect with them, ask them all of your questions, especially the difficult and

challenging ones. Ask them follow up questions. Ask them "how" and "why" and "when" questions. Follow up with them as part of their campaign is to engage with voters. Verify the information, then verify it again. In a world of alternative information, there are still ways to determine fact from fiction.

Change happens at the ground level for communities so please ensure your voice is heard and you're fully aware of the candidates who could be leading Mississauga and Ward 5 (Mississauga’s largest ward) through the next two years.

There's incredible amounts of information in our pockets via smartphones, accessibility to candidates and the ability to research and verify information that no other generation has experienced.

Understand what is happening in both today’s and tomorrow’s world within our community. Most importantly, have your voice and ideas heard.

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REFRESH YOUR HOME with The Home Depot Canada

The Home Depot Canada welcomes the splendid spring season and is your go-to destination for adding value and enjoyment to your home, both indoors and outdoors.

PAINT DRENCHING

"The hottest rising trend of the season is the paint technique known as ‘paint drenching’ and anyone can achieve the look,” says Cindy Jardim, The Home Depot Canada’s Senior Manager of Trend and Design. “Give your entire room a cohesive and monochromatic look by painting the walls, ceiling, baseboards and doors all the same colour. It has a sophisticated feel that completely updates a space for a low cost.”

RETRO REVIVAL

"Experience a blast from the past with the return of sixties and seventies-inspired décor,” says Cindy Jardim, The Home Depot Canada’s Senior Manager of Trend and Design. “With groovy patterns, far-out accents and colourful fabrics, you can make your space have that eye-catching, eclectic feel.”

INDOOR PRODUCTS

Jayden creation Benedict Modern Mustard Velvet Sofa with Gold Metal Legs

Frame your living room or den with modern style with this chic convertible sofa. Its solid wood frame is wrapped in a velvet upholstery for an inviting look . Foam fill, springs, rose gold legs and a pair of throw pillows

complete the look and feel. Additionally, it easily converts to a sleeper by pushing down the backrest.

Home Decorators Collection

20-inch H Modern Style Mushroom

Table Lamp in Matte Black

Modern in style, this table lamp is crafted from metal with a matte black finish. The mushroom-shaped dome adds character to any room and at 20 inches in height, it’s got versatility for your space. The inner of the shade is in gold finish, adding a pleasant glow wherever it is.

OUTDOOR PRODUCT

Hampton Bay 8 ft. Aluminum Fringe Scallop Edge Market Patio Umbrella with Crank Lift in Navy and White Cool off in the shade of the summer sin in colourful style with Hampton Bay’s 8 ft. aluminum patio umbrella. A sturdy, powder-coated rust-resistant aluminum frame in a graphite finish blends with the fringe scalloped edge canopy, made from weather-resistant outdoor fabric designed to withstand the elements. The easy to operate crank mechanism and auto-tilt feature allows the umbrella to be re-positioned to provide shade throughout the day.

CURVES AHEAD

"Curved silhouettes continue into 2024 in a big way. Canadians gravitate to curved lines because they add softness and a more organic appeal than straight, hard edges,” says Cindy Jardim, The Home Depot Canada’s Senior Manager of Trend and Design. “Whether on furniture, décor accents or in actual architecture, they soften hard edges and add sophistication to any room.”

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

Hampton Bay Claxton Steel 5-Piece Graphite Patio Sectional Dining Set with Light Grey Cushions

Dine in space and style with this Claxton Steel 5-piece Sectional Dining Set. This timeless ensemble features a bronze metal frame and stylish rounded ottomans. Its sturdy steel construction comes in 5 pieces: a dining table, two sofas, and two ottomans. Enjoy the benefits of solution dyed polyester fabric, providing strength, durability, and high UV resistance for both the sofas and pull-out ottomans with seating for up to eight.

INDOOR PRODUCT

Globe Electric Novogratz x Globe Artessa 1-Light Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Matte Brass, Cream Rattan Shade

This cream rattan and bamboo shade from Novogratz and Globe Electric produces a stunningly simple yet refined light that sits in the grand-millennial mind frame. The Artessa 1-Light Flush Mount Ceiling Light creates a playful and vintage inspired style with its coloured rattan and bamboo shade and matte brass canopy that complements existing decor while bringing a beautiful light into any space you choose.

DRESSED TO GRILL

"Different grills suit different occasions, and Canadians are embracing the benefits of having more than one type of grill. For busy weeknights, nothing beats a gas grill for convenience and versatility,” says Janna Millious, Senior Barbeque Merchant at

The Home Depot Canada. “Entertaining on the weekend is a great time to try out a new recipe or level up your grill game with the addition of a griddle, smoker, pellet grill or charcoal grill.”

GRILLS

Weber GENESIS S-315 3-Burner

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JACK BERKOVITS: PUTTING HIS MOUTH WHERE HIS

by praveen amirtharaj

Jack Berkovits is a self-made entrepreneur, educator and a man of deep faith. Others have described him as controversial, opinionated and difficult. Decide for yourself as he launches the Jack Berkovits Show at his new radio home at Sauga960AM.

PRAVEEN AMIRTHARAJ: You have had an amazing business career; why broadcasting?

JACK BERKOVITS: I believe that my true calling in life was to be a teacher. I started out as an educator and have been yearning for years, to get back to teaching. I feel that given a microphone and an audience, my dream to teach might be realized. I also believe that the world today is a potentially treacherous place. I feel I can make a difference in making this a better world.

PA: How does your faith define your worldview?

JB: My faith is everything and affects my every action. I believe the Torah addresses every possible issue that might ever come up, and presents the solution to every such issue. What's right and what's wrong, what's good and what's bad, to go right or go left. It's all there in the Torah.

PA: What do you want your audience to take away from every Jack Berkovits Show?

JB: That I'm telling the truth and nothing less, no matter what the issue. That I stand up for real causes, no matter what the risks.

PA: Who have been your top three guests in your broadcasting career so far?

JB: I’ve interviewed celebrities in sports, in the entertainment field and major politicians and not one actually impressed me. I saw them all as frauds and self-serving and they quite disappointed me. The one that was different, totally genuine and, in my opinion, a very tragic figure, was Rob Ford. He really believed everything he pitched. But he was super flawed. He was very vulnerable. I liked him.

PA: You have travelled all around the world, so other than the GTA, where do you never get tired of visiting?

JB: Jerusalem Israel, nothing even comes a close second. It's multicultural. It's got ancient and modern elements. Every step you take has historical and religious significance. Arabs and Jews totally co-mingle and can't be identified as one or the other.

PA: What's the secret to your broadcasting success?

JB: Telling it as it is. For real.

The Jack Berkovits Show airs Wednesday-Fridays 1-3pm on Sauga960AM.

HIS FAITH IS

MEDIEVAL MISSISSAUGA

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Hear ye, hear ye! The year is 1024. Bonny Lady Crombye, the beloved mayor of Mississauga, hath vanished. Now a new mayor must rise, ere our fair townshippe falleth to famine, pestilence, war, or worse. Art thou up to the challenge?

GETTING STARTED

Avail thyself of some 6-sided dice, a pencil, and 0-3 friends. Begin by choosing a Class for thy character. Each Class hath a unique Boon to help thee earn Fealty from thy subjects. Verily, the first player to earn 10 Fealty shalt be crowned Mayor of Mississauga.

CLASSES

• Bailiff: A noble officer of the courts, despised by all. Boon: Tax Collection. Earn double Gold.

• Serf: A life of toil, servitude, and indignity; that’s the life for thee! Boon:

Inherited Debt. Return from death once.

• Monk: Like a wizard, but without the hat; a holy man disdaineth hats. Boon: Holy Trinity. Roll a 3, take another turn. (Roll two 3s, that’s blasphemy.)

• MacCraig: Misery is thy vocation, wretchedness thy reward. Boon: Black Death. Thou catch’st the plague on thy third turn and die.

GAMEPLAY

On thy turn, roll 2 dice (or 1 die twice if thou art poor). Then consult the Game Board to divine how much Fealty thou hath won (or lost) that turn. Thy first roll determineth

the column, thy second roll determineth the row. Read’st thou the event, then claim the indicated amount of Fealty and/or Gold. Keep track of everything in the spaces provided.

THE MARCH OF PATRICK LE BRUN

Hark! The villainous Patrick le Brun, Mayor of Bramptown, marcheth on Mississauga with his numberless army of illegally housed international students. Should he reacheth Mississauga ere any player gaineth 10 Fealty, the game is over, and the mayorshippe is his!

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Huzzah! Thou art Mayor of Mississauga! T

THE ROLE-PLAYING GAME

Game Board

First Roll

1 Patrick le Brun! He cometh! (+1 to the March)

Thou vowest to reduce the work week to 140 hours (+1 Fealty).

2 It’s leprosy! Roll a die. 1-3: Thou art dead. 4-6: Thou found’st a hip new leper colony (+1 Fealty for Serfs). Gadzooks! Patrick le Brun is on the march! (+1 to the March)

It's rats! Roll a die. 13: Never mind. ‘Twas arts (+1 Fealty). 4-6: The Rat King sitteth upon his throne of cheese (-1 Fealty). Robin Hood stealeth thy money and giveth it to the poor. Thou takest the credit (+2 Fealty, -All Gold). A war for succession breaketh out! Roll a die. 1-3: thou back’d the winner (+1 Fealty). 4-6: thou back’d the loser (-1 Fealty).

Alack! Hovel prices hath been driven up by foreign buyers priced out of 21stcentury real estate (2 Gold for Serfs, +2 Gold for Monks).

3 Thou hast accidentally rescued a damsel from the maw of a hungry beast (+1 Fealty, +1 Gold). Someone hath poop’d in the well again! Thou scoop’st it out heroically (+2 Fealty). Patrick le Brun draweth near! (+1 to the March)

Second Roll

4 Alms for the poor!

Thou mayst exchange Gold for Fealty at a rate of 2 for 1.

5 By living 1000 years in the past, thou hast successfully reversed climate change (+1 Fealty).

It’s the Normans! Roll a die. 1-3: Thy militia sendeth them packing back to France (+1 Fealty, + 1 Gold).

4-6: Zut alors! (-1 Fealty, -1 Gold)

King Douglass raiseth taxes to pay off his cronies (-2 Gold for Serfs, +2 Gold for Bailiffs).

The peasants are literate now (+1 Fealty).

Unfortunately, they hath read thy Cnut/Edmund slashfic (-3 Fealty).

Alms for the poor! Thou mayst exchange Gold for Fealty at a rate of 2 for 1.

It’s witchcraft! Roll a die. 1-3: thou art turned into Gold (+1 Gold). 4-6: Thou art turned into a toad (+1 Fealty).

Thou host a tourney A man cutteth another man’s head off (+1 Fealty, +1 Gold).

Thou devisest a new methode to cook turnips (+1 Fealty).

The peasants discover fire, but it’s about 2,000,000 years too late (+1 Fealty).

Alms for the poor! Thou mayst exchange Gold for Fealty at a rate of 2 for 1.

It's snakes! Roll a die. 1-4: Thou art bitten! Pay 1 Gold to the physician. If thou hast no Gold, thou die. 5-6: The snakes flee before thee! Thou art now St. Patrick (+1 Fealty for Irish players).

The breeze beareth the scent of Patrick le Brun! (+1 to the March)

Metrolinx hath completed the Hurontario LRT 1000 years ahead of schedule (+1 Fealty, +2 Gold).

6 It's wolves! Roll a die. 1-3: thou repel’st the beasts and skin their hides (+1 Fealty, +1 Gold). 4-6: the wolves eat thy cousins (-1 Fealty).

Thou passest away peacefully at the ripe old age of 32.

A man named Charles placeth 4 dank coins in thy pocket, setting in motion a tragic series of events that wilt culminate in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 (+4 Gold).

Thou hath enjoy’d a delightfully festive winter season (+1 Gold). However, the food ran out in February and the peasants resorted to cannibalism (-1 Fealty).

It’s the Mongols! Roll a die. 1-2: thou art the new Khan (+2 Fealty). 4-6: thou sells’t the peasantry to the Horde (-2 Fealty, +3 Gold).

A woman named Merthel hath turned thee into a bountiful pile of firewood (+5 Fealty, then thou die).

By God’s wounds, Patrick le Brun is at the gates! (+1 to the March)

The rats and the snakes team up (-2 Fealty).

It’s dysentery! Roll a die. 1-4: Thou art dead. 5-6: Thou hast cured dysentery (+1 Fealty, +1 Gold).

Alms for the poor! Thou mayst exchange Gold for Fealty at a rate of 2 for 1. Patrick le Brun is here! (+1 to the March)

MALTON MINUTES

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Spring (and Summer!) are always a season of renewal, new memories and more. Blooms sneaking there way out to create colour in our community. Outdoor sports games starting to come together for their seasons for young and old alike.

Speaking of youth have you had a chance to see the amazing renewal of the Malton Youth Hub? Talk about rebirth! The former pool space at Lincoln Alexander is now an incredible multi purpose, multi partnership space for youth in our community. It is hard to pick a favorite part of the newly redone facility from among the many options. A music studio, games room, commercial teaching room or the incredible lounge steps fully wired to recharge devices. Able

to be reconfigured for group projects, meetings or performances, the Malton Youth Hub is an inspiration for all. The Malton BIA is very proud to have provided funding towards this initiative and look forward to seeing it continue to grow in the future.

Canada Day is fast approaching, and we will have some exciting plans for that once again being held at Westwood Square Mall thanks to their generous support! We also couldn’t do this event without the City of Mississauga and our other sponsors. Want to get involved in the event? Email us at info@maltonbia.com

ChasingDreams

by natalie hart |

“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.”

– Gloria Steinem

Mississauga is turning 50 this year, and that makes a good time to focus on planning (and dreaming!) about the city we want to see 50 years from now for all of us. Many of us share similar stories about our relationship with the City of Mississauga. Coming here with our families in search of a new start, a place to grow and succeed and to build a life with a future for our families. Mississauga has continued to offer that dream to many families, and we all want to see that in the future.

My own family came to Mississauga in 1977 from Quebec. A new city, with a rapid pace

of growth and expansion new was all around us. New baseball leagues, new schools, new community centres and new developments. People from all over choose Mississauga to raise their families, to chase their dreams of a better life for them and their children.

A dream without a plan though is tough to achieve. Mississauga had to plan for those community spaces, plan for the festivals and parades and celebrations that fostered a sense of belonging. We need to continue that work, but take into consideration how future generations connect with each other. Most importantly we have to ensure that

Mississauga is the place to come to chase those dreams for the next 50 years. We do that by embracing new ways to build again as we have historically done. By looking at the positive impact of change and welcoming perspectives that challenge how we have “always done things”. By dreaming big, we can create a real plan to bring our city into the future.

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EXPLORING L'ACADIE BLANC

DECANTING DIGEST

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The wine world is dominated by historic European varietals, but there’s plenty more to explore. Consider the ingenuity of Canadian winemakers. Upon discovering our frigid climate is inhospitable to most traditional grapes, they didn’t give up: they started breeding varietals that would grow well here. As a result of this drive for a decent glass of locally produced wine, we have distinctly Canadian hybrids today such as L’Acadie blanc.

Although this grape was developed in Niagara in the 1950s, it truly took root in Nova Scotia. In the original home of the Acadian people along Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy coast, this cold-hardy grape thrives where others don’t. As a result, it’s been planted widely in the Annapolis and Gaspereau Valleys and has become a signature varietal for Nova Scotia’s wine industry.

The wines produced from L’Acadie blanc are delicate, refreshing, and beautifully influenced by their terroir. They can often be on the lighter side, but they aren’t always: the wines we’ve reviewed here vary in alcohol content from 10.6 to 12.5 percent. It’s also a critical component in many Tidal Bay wines, a signature blend exclusive to Nova Scotia.

Here, we take a look at two bottles of L’Acadie blanc from legacy Nova Scotia wineries, as well as a third from Ontario that shows how the varietal is being embraced by winemakers producing in other cold climates. It’s also planted extensively in Quebec, which would be a great region to explore as you expand your L’Acadie blanc knowledge.

Recently, a new program was introduced by the Nova Scotia government that allows bottlers operating the province to produce wine with imported grapes. Companies can label these wines as being bottled in Nova Scotia while receiving the same benefits as wineries that grow and operate 100% locally. This could be devastating for smaller wineries as it will allow these conglomerates to undercut them with inferior product. If you’re motivated to do so, please support smaller wineries in Nova Scotia and elsewhere. Your hard-earned dollars are a drop in a bucket to larger producers, but to a locally owned winery they can make a world of difference.

L’ACADIE VINEYARDS 2021 ESTATE L’ACADIE Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia

$21.57 for 750 mL (ships to Ontario via Canada Post)

This 100% L’Acadie blanc from the winery that shares its name is organic, vegan, and made from 100% Nova Scotia grapes. It’s on the lighter side at 10.6 percent alcohol, and it’s 75% wild fermented to give it a uniquely local character. It pours with a straw yellow colour and presents itself in the glass with an enormous peach and lemon zest fragrance. The bright and refreshing peach and melange of citrus flavours on the palate, lightly kissed by floral and saline notes, is an expression of its maritime environment. Take an Acadian inspiration for this one and pair it with a rich lobster chowder or bisque. Score: 8.5/10.

DOMAINE DE GRAND PRÉ 2022 L’ACADIE

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

$16.35 for 750 mL (ships to Ontario via Canada Post)

It’s at Nova Scotia’s Domaine de Grand Pré where the L’Acadie blanc varietal received its name. Today, the vineyards at Domaine de Grand Pré overlook the UNESCO world heritage site that protects the historic home of the Acadian people. This one presents citrus from start to finish, from its lemony yellow colour and citrus-soaked nose to the zesty lemon palate with a hint of honeyed pear. With its overall dry and tart character, it would cut through rich dishes beautifully. Try it with a simple dish of steamed lobster with drawn butter. Score: 7.5/10.

GEORGIAN HILLS VINEYARDS 2019

L’ACADIE BLANC

Blue Mountains, ON

$21.95 for 750 mL (2021; available at the winery or georgianhillsvineyards.ca)

We’re including this central Ontario L’Acadie blanc as a nod to how this grape is gaining recognition in other cold-climate growing regions. Although the 2019 vintage we sampled is now sold out, the tasting notes for the 2021 vintage are very similar. Our sample poured with a pale yellow colour as grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit aromas leapt from the glass. On the palate, it’s beautifully off-dry with soft grapefruit, tropical fruit, and honeysuckle notes. This would be a beautiful summer sipper on its own, or try it with a light Thai curry that won’t overpower its delicate flavours. Score: 8.5/10.