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NOVEMBER 2018

ALL SORTS PRESS PROVES THE PAST IS NEVER THAT FAR AWAY

HAMILTON’S VEGAN RESTAURANTS BEING VEGAN IS EASIER THAN EVER!

OPENING HEARTS CHARITY SUPPORTING FAMILIES SO THEY CAN SUPPORT THEMSELVES

GOING ZERO WASTE IN HAMILTON

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Print Isn't Dead All Sorts Press proves the past is never that far away Ever wondered where the expression mind your Ps and Qs comes from? Or why letters are in Upper or Lower Case?

Sara Froese can tell you.

She founded All Sorts Press, where you can spend hours opening drawers with trays of classic fonts – and watch her hand-make wedding invitations, notebooks and your bespoke business card.

You could say she’s part of the analog revival, a nostalgic yearning for a return to craftsmanship.

(Her Insta followers can’t get enough mesmerising videos of her heavy-duty cutting machine slicing a wedge of cardstock as if it were a stick of butter.)

But her path to print wasn’t immediate.

Sara studied etching and lithography – but letterpress wasn’t in the curriculum. After school, she took a job in a café in London, Ontario, and followed her passion for playing violin in a band, setting off on the road between shifts.

Then – she saw a handbill a musician had printed in his garage.

And she was hooked.

A small tabletop press came first, but Sara soon graduated to something truly heavy metal: a hand-fed 1910 Chandler & Price platen-style printing press, listed online because the printer’s son was moving over to digital.

It’s no simple matter to move nearly a ton of cast iron, and even today, the big machine sits in Sara’s Cotton Factory studio on the pallet the forklift scooped it up with.

You can see why these giant pieces of history are so mesmerising.

There are wheels, cogs and small red caps for where the oiling goes – they’re simply masterpieces of antique engineering.

At one time, nearly every print shop across the US had at least one of these Chandler & Price presses.

And Sara took it back in time even further by converting it to pure mechanics. She took off the motor and put in a foot treadle she bought from an old guy in Scarborough who collects and restores everything from this bygone world.

BY JULIA KOLLEK

Julia Kollek is a content and feature writer who loves finding local people who are doing interesting things. You can find her communications company at www.juliakollekcreative.ca

She found retired printers downsizing who faced the sad horror of trashing their beloved font trays. They were delighted when Sara showed up and came to the rescue. She found herself catapulted into a community of mentors.

Typesetting is laborious, a combination of passion and patience. Each wood or metal letter must be set individually

in a composing stick – backwards.

That alone takes a special gift of spatial thinking. Then the plate is inked, the paper hand-fed and the printing foot-pedalled.

And if tiny gaps in the print show, there’s no photoshopping the nicks in the type that result from a hundred years of wear and tear.

So what makes this slow-world process so special?

“I just love the craft,” she said. “You’re literally making an impression on paper – one at a time. You can tell it’s made by hand - it just looks and feels different.”

Her music and printing world combined recently when Hamilton band The Arkells commissioned her for their album “Rally Cry”, incorporating her text digitally into their cover design.

Wedding season kept the press busy with invitations. Now that the festive season’s approaching, Sara’s gearing up with notebooks, cards and printed gifts that are stocked in stores locally, in Toronto, and across Ontario.

In an unrestrained world, she’d love to spend all her time applying her design talents and printing skills to just making posters.

Well, one day.

As for the Ps and Qs, the pieces of type look the same because they’re backwards till printed, so to avoid mistakes, the two were kept far apart in the shallow wooden tray compartments.

And Upper and Lower Case? For quick access, the capital letters were arranged along the top, or “upper” case in the type tray, while the small letters were at the bottom or “lower” case.

The past is never that far away after all.

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Airbnb: Hamilton Style 4 of the most unique Airbnb's in Hamilton

With over 100 waterfalls, 2 concert halls (First Ontario Place, FirstOntario Concert Hall), 4 post-secondary campuses (Mohawk, Brock, Redeemer, McMaster), and thousands of rad Hamiltonians, it’s no surprise that there are over 300 Airbnb spaces in the city.

There’s so much to see, do, eat and explore in this city, and plenty of places to stay as well. With so many options, it may be difficult to decide where to spend the night whether you’re planning a staycation or visiting Hamilton from out of town.

I scanned through the Airbnb listings and picked 4 of the most unique places to stay in the city.

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Sometimes life is so stressful you want to just get away from it all. Instead of quitting your job, hopping on a plane and living in a forest in the middle of nowhere, away from civilization, try somewhere temporary and close to home. There’s a rustic tiny cabin near Bayfront Park that can evoke those feelings of escape, but you’re still surrounded by familiarity. As one reviewer put it, “It is like an ideal childhood treehouse.” A stone's throw away from this listing, you can find art galleries, boutiques, and trendy coffee shops on Jame St N including Mulberry Street Coffeehouse, Ola Bakery, SYNONYM, and neighbourhood favourites like Bonanza Bakery and The Harbour Diner.

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Previously a decrepit barn that was not livable, Brett, a former ballet dancer, converted his space into a modern, clean, and top-rated space to stay in Greensville Ontario (near Dundas).

One guest wrote, “for us, it was an oasis we could relax in and feel well cared for in.” A not-so-hidden gem, Greensville is home to beautiful waterfalls, incredible trails, and stunning nature. Webster Falls, Dundas Peak, Tew’s Falls, Christie Lake, Borer’s Falls Conservation Area and a few other noteworthy places are located near The Barn.

Number one on the list is the Alpaca Farm Retreat in Stoney Creek. The listing explains that the farm is quiet and relaxing and close to shopping- though if I was surrounded by nature and alpacas, I don’t know how much time I’d have for shopping. As if it couldn’t get any better, breakfast is included in the price. Located in east Hamilton, this location is conveniently close to wineries, Bruce Trail, Toronto and Niagara Falls.

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It's not very common to stay in a place that advertises that “Horses [are] Welcome Here!” If hanging out with horses, goats and chickens sounds up your alley, there’s a place in Hamilton for you. This farm offers daily tours at 10:30 am at their AirBnB. As per their listing, the farm is close to Ontario's best bike trails and Christie Lake Conservation, which offers canoeing, kayaking, scenic hiking and biking.

Other attractions nearby include African Lion Safari, Flamborough Downs Horse Racing and Webster's Falls. The pictures alone make this place enticing, and the stellar reviews seal the deal for being a unique place to stay.

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Hamilton’s Vegan Restaurants Being vegan is easier than ever!

Just a few years ago, there were hardly any vegan restaurants in the city, in fact, most people’s reactions upon hearing the word vegan were “what’s that?” however, Hamilton is now chocked full of vegan and veganfriendly establishments.

There is actually a smorgasbord of vegan places to eat. It is easier than ever to be a vegan in Hamilton.

Veganism is a diet and lifestyle that is free from all animal products.

Meaning, the food is free from meat, seafood, dairy, and eggs. People who choose veganism do it because they want to minimize the harm that befalls animals in typical factory farms, because of the positive effect it has on the environment and because in many cases it is much better for your health.

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Rawlicious is a very healthy option for those who want to feel great about the foods they are eating. The restaurant is 100% raw and vegan. There are several locations across Southern Ontario and the one in Hamilton’s Westdale Village seats 20. They have several smoothie options as well as salads, and raw vegan entrees which include things like Pad Thai and a Caesar wrap. You can also subscribe to a raw food cleanse which includes three meals a day for five days.

Their goal is to get you eating healthy and feeling good about it.

Yes, you can be really healthy on a vegan diet and eat delicious salads and soups, but luckily we in Hamilton also have vegan ice cream, pizza pockets, milkshakes, cinnamon buns, doughnuts and more!

There are restaurants all over the city that have substantial vegan options but including them all would be too long of a list. Here we have compiled the restaurants in Hamilton which feature either a 100% vegan menu or are mostly vegan with a few vegetarian options.

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Known for their incredible smoothies, Green Bar is a quick service, 100% vegan establishments. In addition to their green smoothies which are packed with nutrients and protein, they also offer healthy meals like fresh bowls and sandwiches, as well as baked goods. On the weekends they serve brunch including a full vegan breakfast that comes with scrambled tofu, tempeh bacon and sourdough bread.

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The Hearty Hooligan is the number one place to go for vegan comfort foods. They are best known for the homemade vegan pizza pockets and retro-style coconut milkshakes. They have a whole host of menu items for sale including several grab-and-go options as well as a small grocery store.

You can pick up the coveted Beyond Meat Burger here. The Hearty Hooligan also hosts all kinds of fun events for the community with things like Sunday morning cartoons and trivia nights.

They also do custom cakes if you are looking for a not-boring vegan birthday cake.

Planted’s menu is 100% vegan and gluten-free. Their restaurant features a large space with a lovely atmosphere filled with plants and super-helpful and kind staff. The food arrives fairly quickly as it's a counter service restaurant. The meals are substantial and delicious. They are known for their chickpea “wings” and house-made cashew cheese sauce which tops their loaded nachos and mac n’ cheese bowl.

They also have a veggie burger made from a lentil-patty, incredible falafel, and a bbq jackfruit sandwich served on house-made buns. The brilliant pastry chef also creates to-go baked goods and delicious desserts such as a banana split! Check them out on waffle Wednesday, burger Thursday, Friday friesday, and Sunday for brunch for special deals and innovative menu items.

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Opening Hearts Charity Supporting families so they can support themselves

Photos by STEFANI SOLIMAN

Having a child with special needs brings not only challenges for that child, but for the rest of the family. After their daughter Treva spent the first two years of her life in the hospital, Susan and Randy Bassett noticed the lack of support for the families, both financially and emotionally. Treva’s older brother, Atticus, faced hardship and stress as well, worrying that his sister would die similar to others with her condition. Susan and Randy realized that the emotional issues the siblings of children with special needs face most often exceed that of a typical sibling and sought out finding an effective means of support.

This prompted the founding of Opening Hearts, a registered Canadian charity with a focus on assistance for families with children with special needs. This includes aid for the family during hospitalizations, helping avoid and support during caregiver burnout, as well as considering and cultivating siblings’ wellbeing.

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Susan and Randy are both co-founders and co-chairs of the charity, working to oversee the running of the organization. Along with other dedicated board members, they manage marketing, financial transactions, volunteer management, fundraising, administrative work, and anything else that needs to be taken care of. As much as they are behind the scenes, operating the charity is a team effort amongst those involved. That said, the organization is 100% volunteer-run, and as such, more donors (of both time and money) is essential to continue to serve and grow their programs.

Urbanicity spoke with Susan to learn more about Opening Hearts.

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ISSUE S Q: In terms of the organization’s values, explain Explain the Rights of the Child.

A: Quite simply, we believe that all children should be afforded the right to develop to their fullest and participate in our community and society.

Since our focus is on the children with special needs, we want to ensure they are able to be a participating member of our community over their entire lives. The longest relationship they will have with anyone will be with their siblings – more than their parents, other family members or any professional. By supporting the siblings through our programs, we are hoping to enrich and strengthen this relationship which will be the benefit of all.

Q: Tell us more about Sibshops and Sibteens.

A: Sibshops are where school-age brothers and sisters (ages 8-12) connect with other peers growing up with siblings who have special needs.

These have been running for nearly 35 years and we were the first to bring this program to our community from the United States. 80% of the activities

with Sibshops are just for fun, to get the children to connect, while the other 20% are activities meant to get the children to open up about how they are feeling about their sibling – the good and the bad.

Recognizing the need to continue support for the participants who were too old for Sibshops, we started Sibteens, for ages 13-17. To give you an idea of the impact, one the parents told us a story about her son. After one of the Sibteen sessions, her 15-year-old son went to his older sibling with special needs, gave him a hug and said: “ I will look after you forever.”

Q: What do you see for the future of Opening Hearts?

A: We see a paid employee. We are growing and have more exposure thus there is more to do. It’s the natural progression for our organization. As we mentioned above, we see a comprehensive sibling support network in our community.

We also see the Heart Tote program growing where we giving out more totes and reaching farther into our

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Q: How has Opening Hearts changed your family?

A: It has fulfilled us by giving us a life purpose, an opportunity to give back to our amazing community. It has helped our son learn to cope with a sibling with special needs. It also helps show our son how important community work truly is. Not only does he see us at work, but he also volunteers with Opening Hearts on a very regular basis.

I once was having a chat with a coworker. We were talking about legacies and what impacts we will leave in our community. He told me that he sees Opening Hearts as our legacy.

Q: What has this experience taught you?

A: It has taught us how challenging it is to run a charity. There were times when we were so drained that we considered wrapping it up. But then a call from a parent or a comment from someone on social media would arrive

– which served to remind us how important our work is and that it's making a difference for the families.

If you’d like to support families at Opening Hearts, consider donating to their Heart Totes. These are tote bags with gift cards and items valued at over $300 for families with children with special needs. The families who receive these are nominated through a form on the Opening Hearts website. Nominate a family or donate here: www.openinghearts.ca/hearttotes

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Going Zero Waste in Hamilton #zerowaste #wastefree #plasticfree Have you ever taken a good look at your weekly waste and thought “good lord! How in the world did little old me create such a pile of garbage?”

It's astounding the amount of plastic in our world these days. I am blown away every time I go shopping and see broccoli wrapped in plastic, I’m handed a non- recyclable disposable cup when I say, “for here” and at the plastic cutlery and napkins received when all I want is a bowl of soup.

This wonderful zero waste movement is one of mindfulness, awareness and simplicity. The old way of blindly accepting - is just no longer sustainable.

Instead of getting frustrated and baffled by the (in)action of others I decided it was time to make a big change in my own life. And so my foray into a waste-free lifestyle began.

This past year has been a journey of discovery. I am happy to say living as waste-free as possible is easier and way more fun than you may think, not to mention wildly chic.

The beautiful aesthetics of a zero waste lifestyle is a benefit that I enjoy, whether that’s a neat cupboard of jars in the kitchen or unpacking a picnic that was packed in nothing but glass containers and linen bags.”

H E RE ARE SOM E TIPS O N HOW YOU CAN START YO U R OW N Z E RO WASTE LIVING .

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Have your own reusable items on you at all times. Your zero-waste kit should include: •

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Doing this means you are on the road to a clean eating lifestyle too since mostly only processed foods come with wrapping. In celebration of your path to waste free whole foods, Picky Diet has given us some helpful tips on how to be waste free in the kitchen (see sidebar) (check out her website www. pickydiet.com for delicious clean eating recipes.)

If you buy packaged goods think about how you can reuse them.

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The plastic lining in your cereals can be saved for a sandwich and all-purpose wrap. Milk bags can be cut at the top for high quality “zip lock” bags. Plastic and glass containers should be saved as your Tupperware.

Shop in Bulk stores!

Eat out or take out? Take your own containers!

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Bulk shopping is my new favourite. Take your own jars, containers and revel in the different spices, grains, and delights you can fill them up with. Your mind and eyes will open and you will see so many things you never saw before.

Trust me!

Take your own bags to the store or market.

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Avoid all packaged foods.

• When shopping at the regular grocery store put your veggies into your own cute lightweight fabric bag. Be sure to avoid any fruit or veg wrapped in plastic or packaging. Think out of the box and get meat, cheese and other unwrapped items in your own packaging at the deli counter.

Grab a cute container or repurpose one from a packaged item, keep one at your work and in your car, and get the restaurant to use it.

Not only are you helping the earth you are helping that small biz save money.

Support businesses that aim to be zero waste regardless of the type of business it is.

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Whether big or small, companies make a huge impact on the environment. I simply call and ask how they try to reduce waste. If it’s a store where everything is wrapped, boxed or bagged I simply take my money elsewhere.

5 TIPS TO REDUCE WASTE IN THE KITCHEN 1. Grocery Shop with a Plan – Take the time to make a list and plan what you are going to eat, that way you are only buying what you need.

2. Use ALL of your veggies – cut up broccoli stems and roast them or use them in a stir-fry, save veggie peels to make broth, use fruit that is getting soft in a baked good, sauté carrot tops, beet tops and stems from greens with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, they are delicious and full of amazing healthy nutrients.

3. Creatively repurpose leftovers – store soups or stews in single serving glass containers so you are more likely to eat them, put leftover roasted veggies on top of your salad, use leftover salad in a wrap, or make a power bowl with any and all of the veggies in your fridge.

4. Use your freezer – peel and freeze bananas that are going brown, they are perfect for smoothies, chop up herbs you can’t use and put them in an ice cube tray with olive oil to use later for cooking, keep nuts and seeds in the freezer to keep them from going rancid.

5. Make your own salad dressing – instead of buying plastic containers of sugar and preservative-laden salad dressing, simply make your own in a glass jar with a lid – olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, and any herbs and spices you like. Its healthier for you and the environment.

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