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Burlington (2006 population 164,415) is a city located in the Golden Horseshoe, across Lake Ontario and Burlington Bay harbour from Hamilton, in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, although it is still part of the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Transportation is served by the Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 403, Highway 407, as well as Dundas Street, and by both GO Transit and VIA Rail. Burlington Transit is the public transport provider in the city. Rail Service is provided by both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific.
Burlington is represented in the Canadian House of Commons by Mike Wallace (Conservative) as well as Garth Turner (Liberal). Burlington is also represented in the Ontario legislature by Joyce Savoline (Progressive Conservative) and Ted Chudleigh (Progressive Conservative). In 1989, Burlington signed a twin city declaration with Itabashi, a ward of Tokyo, Japan. Since then, various exchanges and programs have been carried out between the two cities and relations between have flourished. Some of the many attractions include: Canada's largest Ribfest, Sound of Music Festival, Burlington Art Centre, and Spencer Smith Park. All are located downtown in close proximity to Spencer Smith Park.
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DemographicsImage:Burlington Transit New Flyer Invero 7009-03.jpg Burlington Transit New Flyer Invero 7009-03 on Route 2 operating into the Burlington GO Transit station. According to the mid-2001 census, there were 150 836 people residing in the City of Burlington, located in the province of Ontario, of whom 48.4 % were male and 51.6 % were female. Children under five accounted for approximately 5.8 % of the resident population of Burlington. This compares with 5.8 % in Ontario, and almost 5.6 % for Canada overall. In mid-2001, 14.0 % of the resident population in Burlington were of retirement age (65 and over for males and females) compared with 13.2 % in Canada, therefore, the average age is 38.5 years of age comparing to 37.6 years of age for all of Canada.
In the five years between 1996 and 2001, the population of Burlington grew by 10.1 %, compared with an increase of 6.1 % for Ontario as a whole. Population density of Burlington averaged 812.2 people per square kilometre (2,104/sq mi), compared with an average of 12.6, for Ontario altogether. At the time of the census in May 2001, the resident population of the Burlington city authority had 150 836 people, compared with a resident population in the province of Ontario of 11,410,050 people. The city is overwhelmingly populate with people of European origin as some 91.9% of Burlington inhabitants claim various white ethnicities. ReligionIn the city of Burlington, almost 80.0% of the population declare themselves as Christian. Approx. 41% are Protestant and Anglican, while 32% are Roman Catholic, with the balance of Christians being Orthodox Christian and smaller denominations. The non-Christian population numbers less than 1.0%, mostly Islam, Sikh and Hindu. Burlington sits in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Media and journalismTelevision stations
RadioOne radio station, FM 107.9 CJXY, is licensed to Burlington and another, FM 94.7 CIWV, to "Hamilton/Burlington." Both presently broadcast from studios in Hamilton; CJXY, indeed, brands itself "Hamilton's ONLY Rock Station." Burlington listeners are also served by stations licensed to Hamilton, Toronto, and other nearby radio markets. Print mediaImage:Burlington Post Logo.jpg The Burlington Post is the local newspaper of Burlington, Ontario.
EducationHigh schoolsBurlington's public elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton District School Board. Burlington's Catholic elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton Catholic District School Board Public
CatholicPrivateColleges and universitiesA Memorandum of Understanding was signed between former Burlington Mayor Rob MacIsaac and McMaster University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Peter J. George on September 30, 2004 acknowledging to work together to bring a McMaster campus to Burlington. There has been a link established with a New South Wales Australia institution Charles Sturt University. EconomyLike most cities of its size in Ontario, manufacturing of various goods sustains Burlington's livelihood, but its proximity to Hamilton and Toronto means many residents commute to those cities. There are also many stores and shops in Burlington. The Burlington Mall and Mapleview Mall are popular malls within the city. The many summer festivals in the city, including Canada's largest Ribfest, also attract many visitors. The city is also located in the "Golden Horseshoe".
PoliticsImage:Burlington riding map small.jpg The riding map for Burlington. Author: Elections Ontario. Burlington's mayor is Cam Jackson, former member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, and has MP Mike Wallace with the Conservative Party of Canada representing Burlington in the House of Commons. Currently, Burlington is a centre-right-wing city, however, in recent years Paddy Torsney formaly represented Burlington with the Liberal Party of Canada. The riding of Burlington has not had a Liberal MPP since 1943.[1] 2007 by-electionFollowing Cam Jackson's resignation to successfully run for mayor of Burlington, the riding was left with a vacant seat at Queen's Park. Consequently, a by-election was called by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on January 10, 2007, to be held on February 8, 2007.[1][2][3] Joan Lougheed, who was defeated by Jackson for the mayor's post, is the Ontario Liberal Party candidate as of January 4, 2007. [2] Former Halton Regional Chair Joyce Savoline is the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario candidate, narrowly defeating former Miss Canada Blair Lancaster for the nod.[3] On January 12, 2007, Brantford school teacher and community activist Cory Judson defeated former Halton District School Board trustee David Abbott for the Ontario New Democratic Party candidate spot.[4] On January 25, 2007, Frank de Jong, the leader of the Green Party of Ontario began to campaign in the byelection.[4] John C. Turmel, which according to Guinness Book of Records hold the records for the most elections contested and the most elections lost, is running as an Independent candidate. Barry Spruce is currently running with the Freedom Party of Ontario.
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Sites of interestBurlington is home to the Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada's largest botanical garden, which incorporates both untamed and cultivated landscapes. There are 75 parks and 800 acres (325 ha of parkland within the city, the largest being Spencer Smith Park, located on the shore of Lake Ontario, which is going through large scale renovations to improve the park. Located in North Burlington is Mount Nemo Conservation Area, the only park in Burlington operated by the Halton Region Conservation Authority. The Burlington Art Centre shows various exhibits throughout the year from local to national talent, including the renowned Canadian artist Robert Bateman. The Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House are also popular attractions. Not widely known to many residents is that one of the two naturally occurring magnetic hills in Canada is found in Burlington, on King Road just north of Bayview Park. Image:NewBurlingtonPan.jpg Downtown Burlington via a panorama view. Many annual lakefront activities take place in Spencer Smith Park including Ribfest and the Sound of Music Festival. Malls
OrganizationsThe Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) has operated in the city since 1947, including members between the ages of 13 and 21. The marching band goes by the nickname The Redcoats due to the colour of its uniforms, and are regular participants in major international parades. They are also occasionally referred to as "Canada's Musical Ambassadors" and have represented Canada all over the world. 2007 will mark the 60th Anniversary of the BTTB. Celebrations, including a homecoming reunion, a concert and participation in the parade, are being planned to mark this anniversary during the 2007 Sound of Music Festival. More information is available at the BTTB Alumni Web page . The band is currently led by Rob Bennett, managing director, along with Sir William Hughes, musical director. Since 1961, 715 "Mohawk" Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets has been a fixture in the city. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is only one of the three branches of the Canadian Cadet Movement. The CCM is a partnership between the Department of National Defence, and each of the three cadet leagues: The Air Cadet League of Canada, The Army Cadet League of Canada, and the Navy League. The CCM is the largest federally funded youth program in Canada, and is open to youth ages 12-18 who are interested in leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, the Canadian Forces, and personal discipline. Burlington Area Scouts traces its organization back to 1910 when the town's population was about 1,000. The first local Scoutmaster was Archie McGibbon, who remained in his position for more than a year, after which there was a succession of leaders including Hughes Cleaver and William Gilbert. The original enrolment of 25 boys was considered excellent for the small population of Burlington. About 1918, Rev. George W. Tebbs took over the troop. It was in the 1920s when Scoutmaster Tebbs and the local troop met Baden-Powell in Burlington. The founder was motoring to Toronto and broke his trip for a short while when he saw the Scouts lined up at Gore Park on the waterfront. For many years, Rev. Tebbs led the boys as they marched out of town, hauling the trek cart to some distant camping place. It wasn't until 1958 that the Scouts' combined group committees were able to buy the 90 acre camping grounds in North Burlington at Camp Manitou. The current Burlington Area Scouts came into existence in 1958 as "Burlington District" with amalgamation of several groups from Burlington and surrounding area. There are 17 active groups within the Area, providing Scouting to over 700 members. The Area stretches outside the city limits of Burlington and encompasses the additional communities of Waterdown, Kilbride, and Carlisle.[5] SportsLocal TeamsThe Burlington Cougars are an Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League Team. The Following are the names associated with Burlington's rep-level sports teams:
The Burlington Youth Soccer Club (BYSC) is the organization behind all levels of youthsoccer in Burlington. The Burlington Soccer League is the organization behind most mens league soccer in Burlington. International CompetitionAlso, Burlington, Ontario founded and is still a participating city of the Burlington International Games (B.I.G.). The games were first held in 1969 " to offer an athletic and cultural exchange experience for the youth of Burlington." Up until recently, the games took place between Burlington, Ontario and Burlington, Vermont, U.S.A.. But, other cities from places such as Quebec, Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have all had athletes compete since 1998.[6] Notable nativesArtists
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