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More than 3 decades ago, I was working a job in construction. While lugging drywall up and down stairs was paying the bills, it was less than creatively fulfilling. I had always been passionate about drawing, art, and tattoos, but these were simply pastimes at that point in my life. I knew that I didn’t want to do construction forever, so I finally made the decision to jump in and turn my art into my career. I spent time studying, learning, and practicing—being taught by accomplished tattoo artists Crazy Ace and Bob Roberts. I was fortunate enough to learn and develop my craft with their help and guidance. As part of my learning, I studied other artists extensively while developing my own unique style. I drew a great deal of inspiration from artists such as Sailor Jerry, Don Hardy, and Bill Loika. Throughout my 30 year journey, my artistic style has evolved. As with most artists, it takes years of practice to really develop a style and speciality. My favourite style is big, bold, and colourful tattoos. American traditional and Japanese design hold a great deal of influence over my tattoos. I really enjoy doing cover-ups—the opportunity to turn an old or embarrassing tattoo into something to show off is really fulfilling. As the owner of the Ace and Sword Tattoo Parlour, I feel very fortunate to be doing what I love every day. Creating art and giving my clients something they will always have, is greatly gratifying.

We are a financial planning and insurance business. We cover life, living benefits, health, dental and medical insurance.

Burlington Dads is more than a group—it’s a movement. What began as a simple way for local fathers to connect has grown into a 6,000+ member strong brotherhood dedicated to supporting each other, strengthening our community, and making a real impact. We believe that when we lift each other up, we all rise together, and that philosophy drives everything we do.

Set your scene at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre – just steps from Lake Ontario on Burlington’s beautiful waterfront. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization (Charitable Registration Number 82461 3020 RR0001). It is a vibrant, Gold LEED Certified venue, a presenter, a cultural developer, an educator and a community hub. The facility features a 720-seat Main Stage; a 165-seat Community Studio Theatre; a bright and spacious Family Lobby and an outdoor Plaza. BPAC presents a diverse season of professional entertainment, featuring over 70 performances each year in every genre, as well an Education Series, festivals, workshops and community engagement events. BPAC is also a rental facility, working with local community groups, promoters, dance competitions, corporate events and more.

At EBF, we are led by the four cornerstones on which our business was founded. These cornerstones are the framework for the way that we conduct ourselves and the level of service that we offer our customers.​ In addition we are extremely proud to have worked alongside and continue to transform numerous Canadian businesses by helping them maintain focus on the key aspects of their business model.

Professional Real Estate Agents RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage

Whether this is your first home, your fifth, or perhaps an investment, one thing remains the same: It’s a complex process involving a great deal of time & energy. We believe the best approach to buying a home is to be informed. Our Smart Home Buyers Process will help get you into your dream home and onto living your best life!

Born from a deep longing for connection and self-discovery, The Lotus Loft is a sacred space to move, to feel, and to come home to yourself. Inspired by a transformative journey through yoga, community, and soul work, our mission is simple: to create a space where you can let go, breathe, and reconnect — with your body, your spirit, and a like-hearted community. Welcome home. You’ve arrived.

Located along the vibrant Burlington waterfront and perfectly situated halfway along the Toronto/Niagara corridor, The Pearle Hotel & Spa offers the ultimate urban retreat experience, where luxury meets lifestyle and personal service makes for memorable occasions. Delivering an elevated experience is our mission as you unwind in the lounge at Isabelle, relax in our spa, or create your own escape in one of our 151 curated rooms.

The Princess Cottage opened its doors in June 2024 in the most magical day ever as Bay Bieber cut our pink ribbon and the Village was surrounded in all the Princesses and we all celebrated this most beautiful place and dream coming true! Once Upon a time … Fantasy Fables was established in 1995 and is recognized as canada’s premiere Princess Company providing travelling Princesses to come to families home for the past 30 years. Fantasy Fables offers two beautiful venues specializing in Princess and Spa parties in Burlington. Whether its for one child or a larger gathering, We offer parties for every Celebration. Fantasy Fables Princess Palace and Spa is located in North Burlington specializing in younger childrens parties and our newest location The Princess Cottage in Village Square downtown Burlington offers Parties for all ages as well as spa services for children and girls, Tea parties and special events.. The Princess Cottage is truly a dream! Located in the heart of the village in a two storey gorgeous space filled surrounded by windows and sunlight. The Upstairs Princess Spa Loft is where we focus on making Glitz, Glamour and Spa dreams come true.

The Rocca Sisters are two nationally ranked top producing real estate agents ranked #1 in Burlington and Area for the last decade and #3 in Canada out of approximately 18,500 real estate agents nationwide in 2019 for Royal LePage. Their success is driven by a deep passion for helping their clients achieve maximum results for their home, building relationships and giving back to their community.

About ROCK Who We Are ROCK is a non-profit community-based agency providing compassionate and person-centred mental health supports and specialized services (applied behavioural analysis, early years development and FASD supports) to empower children, youth and their families on their unique paths to well-being. As Lead Agency for child and youth mental health services and coordinated service planning, we are proud to collaborate with other organizations to strengthen the community-based system delivering services to children, youth and families in Halton region. Who Do We Serve? ROCK services are available for children from birth to age 17 and their families, with limited programming for up to age 21. To get started, contact us by phone or visit our website and we will schedule a time to talk about your needs and goals. We aim to create a safe space where all can feel welcome and comfortable. ROCK is also involved in multiple partnership programs that provide services for Transitional Aged Youth up to the age of 25 years.

The Rosseau Group (“TRG”) is a privately held investment-management firm based in Southern Ontario. Rosseau was founded in 2013 to hold the founders’ growing asset management business, formerly operating as part of The Condo Store Inc. Long-time partners John Mehlenbacher and Simon S. Mass joined forces with Wall Street veteran Scott Moffat to create a firm designed to invest private funds in long-term, value-oriented projects. At the highest level, we invest in companies with excellent long-term earnings potential. As serial entrepreneurs, we welcome the opportunity to invest in growth-capital opportunities in which we can secure a control position or create new companies from scratch. We take pride in our ability to put together top-notch management teams. Our entrepreneurial culture attracts like-minded colleagues and managers. We provide a home for value investors and entrepreneurs at every level. We provide a bespoke approach to investment management, tailoring each fund to our investors’ needs. Balancing returns with the risk of capital impairment, we harness our industry relationships to uncover private projects and provide diversified portfolios for our investors.

Two established orthodontists with over 40 years of experience in the field combined have open a store together. We are a clear aligner only store. We offer you a free scan to show you a tooth movement simulation. We also provide tooth whitening, nightguards and therapeutic Botox. Established in 2020. Friends and colleagues for over 20 years, we have decided to open a clinic together. We have opened The Smile Store in order to service the downtown Burlington and surrounding area with clear aligners, tooth whitening and therapeutic Botox.

Therapeutic Aesthetics is one of the most trusted medical spas across Southern Ontario. Not only do our clients come to us, time and time again, because of our award-winning cosmetic medical expertise, but they return to us because of our outstanding client service. We pride ourselves on creating strong relationships of trust, honesty and integrity with our clients, ensuring that they never have to “jump around” from clinic to clinic. At Therapeutic Aesthetics, our approach to cosmetic medicine is to treat the body from within, from the inside-out. We want to connect with you on a level that you understand, focusing on your emotional well-being, your needs and your goals.

At Thomas Merton, we’re here to help you meet your personal learning goals. Contact us today and let’s get started. “Your link to the future” is the Thomas Merton motto. The programs and services offered at our Continuing Education Centre supports the needs of our students and adult learners through our ESL, language programs, and so much more. We offer a tremendous cross section of courses for secondary students, instructed by competent, qualified teachers who are committed to excellence. Thomas Merton Secondary offers full credit courses throughout the school year in 6 modules (during 2 semesters). Each module lasts for 6 weeks enabling students to earn up to 2 credits during each module. In one year, students may earn up to 12 credits.

The main service we offer is the use of Toast for hosting your own events. We have add on services for tables, chairs and specialty item rentals as well. We also offer event packages where we easily organize the main details (Venue, Food, Drinks) for our clients event. Additionally we will be hosting our own events and workshops to focus on what we’re all about!

Visit the Tourism Burlington Information Centre‚ located in beautiful Downtown Burlington just steps away from The Waterfront. We are on Locust between Lakeshore and Elgin Streets‚ west side‚ in the same building as the parking garage. The Centre is open daily to help travelers enjoy their stay. Friendly travel counsellors can provide information on local and provincial attractions‚ accommodations‚ and events & activities close by. There is also a wide selection of maps and souveniers. Learn about travel and activity opportunities throughout the region. Burlington is located on the shores of Lake Ontario with the beautiful Niagara Escarpment as its backdrop. The city’s Waterfront Centre boasts enjoyment for the entire family, featuring a weather Observatory, Spencer’s Restaurant and The Bite Cafe, children’s playground, water jet plaza, and pond for model boats in summer and skating in winter. Burlington also hosts numerous festivals, including art markets at Burlington Art Centre, road races, Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival, Canada’s Largest Ribfest, the Lakeside Festival of Lights, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. The everyday in Burlington is also extraordinary; Experience unique dining, boutique shopping, and sidewalk cafes. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers scenic golf greens, hiking and biking trails, and the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens: a popular attraction for tours, meetings, and day trips. The city’s passion for the arts is exuded through numerous theatre performance groups, museums, and a first-class gallery, the Burlington Art Centre. Coming soon will be, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre at the corner of Locust and Elgin Streets. Burlington is sure to enthrall families and individuals alike. Please come for a visit, whether you are from out of town, or a local resident looking to learn more about attractions, events, and amenities in your area. You will be greeted with a smile!

Tyrsa Ukrainian Dance School was formed in 1977 by a group of young Canadians wishing to keep their Ukrainian culture alive. The name Tyrsa comes from a wild grass that grows in Ukraine. In the past, the group has performed at a variety of festivals in Canada such as Expo 86, The United States, a tour of Ukraine, Southern Ontario. Mission Statement: To develop our youth through the instruction of Ukrainian dance, song, and arts in an atmosphere that promotes responsibility, instills self-confidence, and cultivates an appreciation for the art and brilliance, of Ukrainian Culture, with the intent of contributing to the Canadian multicultural mosaic. The school is open to the general public, Ukrainian fluency or ancestry, are not required. Over the years, Tyrsa has hosted a number of talented choreographers whose vision and dedication enhanced the lives and enriched the Ukrainian culture of the students. Today we have classes ranging for ages 4 and up and as of 2015 we have offered folklore music instruction on the Bandura (Ukraine\\\'s national instrument) for all ages. Classes are held on Tuesday nights.