Streetsville Pirate Treasure Hunt

There are a total of 8 clues to be found. Each day there are two clues posted, one in a video on Facebook.com/Streetsville and one posted in Alexander's Jewelers display case in Streetsville. They are located at 221 Queen Street south.

With the final clues posted Saturday it will be easy to find the treasure in Sreetsville.

Happy Hunting

Streetsville Living Pirate Treasure Hunt Contest Official Rules

1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. The Streetsville Living Pirate Treasure Hunt (“Contest”) will begin May 20th, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET and ends on May 23rd, 2015 at 4:00 PM ET, or whenever the Prize Envelope, as defined below, is found, whichever comes first (“Contest Period”). All times in the Contest refer to Eastern Time (“ET”), except where otherwise noted. Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Participants should not expose themselves or others to any dangerous or harmful behavior OR activity at any time during this Contest. Participants agree to abide by all traffic, safety, and other applicable laws.

2. ELIGIBILITY: Open only to permanent, legal Canadian residents who are physically residing in Ontario who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the start of the Contest Period. Officers, directors, and employees of Contest Entities (as defined below), members of these persons’ immediate families (spouses and/or parents, children, and siblings, and their spouses, regardless of where they reside), and/or persons living in the same households as these persons (whether or not related thereto) are not eligible to enter or win the Contest. Contest Entities, as referenced herein, shall include Living Media, Alexander Jeweler’s (collectively, Sponsors) and each of their parent, subsidiary, and affiliate companies, and administrative, advertising, and promotion agencies, and any other entity involved in the development, administration, promotion, or implementation of the Contest.

3. ENTRY AND WINNER SELECTION: At or around 10:30 AM ET on May 20th, 2015, May 21st 2015, May 22nd, 2015 and May 23th 2015 during the Contest Period, visit Alexander Jeweler’s store and find a clue in the display cabinet and watch The Streetsville Living Facebook page for the daily clues (“Clues”) describing a location (“Location”) somewhere in Streetsville, Ontario Canada. A total of ten (8) Clues will be revealed during the Contest, with one (2) Clue on each of the dates above. Sponsors may amend the number of Clues anytime for any reason. Sponsors may amend any element of this Contest or suspend the Contest itself at any time for any reason. At one location, representatives of Sponsors will place a Streetsville Living envelope (“Prize Envelope”) containing a secret word entitling the holder of the envelope to the grand Prize.” Prize Envelope will also include instructions to locate a representative of Sponsors at the Location. A total one prize will be awarded, with one (1) Prize at each Location. The prize will be awarded as follows: The first contestant to arrive at the Location, and find the Prize Envelope, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, will be deemed the winner of the Prize (“Winner” or “Winners”). When each the prize Envelope is located and claimed, Winners must follow Prize Envelope instructions to locate representative of Sponsors at Location for further information and instructions. Winners might appear live, on air, at the Location immediately upon finding and claiming the Prize Envelope. If no one claims the Prize within a reasonable time, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, Sponsors may elect not to award the Prize, to announce additional Clues, or to change the Location of the Prize. In the event that more than one (1) person reaches the Location and finds the Envelope at the same time, a random drawing between the eligible contestants will be conducted on-site by the authorized Sponsors’ representative to determine the Winner. Decisions of Sponsors and/or their representatives are final and binding with respect to all matters related to the Contest. Winning is subject to verification of eligibility. Potential Winner may be required to execute and return an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability, and, except where prohibited, publicity release before receiving the Prize. Noncompliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and, at Sponsors’ discretion, and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be selected from the next eligible entry based on the next arrival at the Location. Entry constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use entrant's name, city, state, likeness, image, and/or voice for purposes of advertising, promotion, and publicity in any and all media now or hereafter known, throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, permission, or approval. By entering the Location, contestants agree to be filmed, photographed, identified and/or included in promotional materials.

4. PARTICIPATION CONDUCT: A participant may be removed from the Location and/or disqualified from participating in the Contest, at the sole discretion of Sponsors, for any reason at any time, including but not limited to the advice of Sponsors’ representatives at Location (“Event Staff”), by creating an unauthorized disturbance, interruption, or unnecessarily rough physical or mental threat to the well-being of any other participant or Event Staff, he/she may be removed from the Location. Any act performed by participant defined by Federal, State of Local statute or ordinance as constituting a criminal act may result in removal from the Location and/or disqualification from Contest. At the sole discretion of Sponsors, if a participant uses profanity, or demonstrates any lewd or sexually suggestive gestures or full or partial nudity, the Sponsors shall have the right to remove the individual from the Location and/or disqualify participant from Contest. At the sole discretion of the Sponsors and Event Staff, if a participant creates a potential for death, disability, injury, property damage or any other negative incident during Contest or during his/her participation in Contest, the Sponsors shall have the right to disqualify participant from Contest and to remove that individual from the Location. And disqualification and/or removal from the Location will result in forfeiture of any Prize that may have been awarded. By participating, each participant (i) understands the Sponsors have not arranged for and do not carry any insurance of any kind for participant’s benefit and that participant will be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for any medical, life, accident, automobile, property or other insurance relative to his/her participation in Contest; (ii) agrees that he/she will obey all traffic, safety and other applicable laws and will not speed or otherwise expose himself/herself or any other individual, whether participating in the Contest or not, to harm or danger of any kind; (iii) agrees to release and hold harmless the Released Entities (defined below) from any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including, without limitation, death, to persons, or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participating on Contest; and (iv) agrees to indemnify the Released Entities (defined below) from any losses, liabilities or expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any claims, proceedings or investigations arising from or in connection with participant’s participation in Contest or compliance or non-compliance with these Official Rules.

5. GRAND PRIZE: One precious jewel necklace Estimated retail value (“ERV”) of prize one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) dollars. All details of Prize will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a similar Prize (or Prize element) of comparable or greater value. All taxes and other expenses, costs, or fees associated with the acceptance and/or use of Prize are the sole responsibility of Winner. Prize cannot be transferred by Winner or redeemed for cash and is valid only for the items detailed above, with no substitution of Prize by Winner. If Prize is unclaimed within a reasonable time after notification from Sponsors, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, it will be forfeited, and time permitting, an alternate Winner may be selected from the remaining eligible entries at Sponsors’ sole discretion. Sponsors shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make any deductions and withholdings that Sponsors deem necessary or desirable under applicable federal, state and local tax laws, rules, regulations, codes or ordinances. in connection with Event and Event 2. Location of seats at Event and Event 2 will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. 6. RECORDING: Sponsors may, in their sole discretion, elect to tape the arrival of the entrants at the Location and incorporate the audio and video recording of the entrants arriving and announcement of the Winners (each a “Recording”) in any media. The use of Recordings will not be considered an employment opportunity, and the entrants will not be entitled to compensation or credit thereof. The nature of the Recordings, if any, will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. If the Recording is used, such use will be at a time, for a length of time, and on a date determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. The content of the Recordings as, and if, finally exhibited and the number of exhibits and re-airs thereof, if any, will be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Entrants will have no right of review, notice, or approval of the content of the Recording or any exhibition or exploitation thereof. These Official Rules and the Contest itself are neither a contract nor an application for employment.

7. CONDITIONS: By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees for entrant and for entrant’s heirs, executors, and administrators (a) to release and hold harmless Contest Entities, and each of their respective officers, directors, and employees (collectively, “Released Parties”) from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from such entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of a Prize or any portion thereof (including any travel related thereto); (b) to indemnify Released Parties from any and all liability resulting or arising from the Contest and to hereby acknowledge that Released Parties have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to Prize, including express warranties provided exclusively by Prize supplier that are sent along with Prize; (c) if selected as a Winner, to the posting of such entrant’s name and photo on the Website and the use by Released Parties of such name, voice, image, and/or likeness for publicity, promotional, and advertising purposes in any and all media now or hereafter known, throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, permission, or approval, and, upon request, to the giving of consent, in writing, to such use; and (d) to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error therein or in the Contest itself, and to be bound by all decisions of the Sponsors, which are binding and final. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in disqualification from the Contest at Sponsors’ sole discretion.

8. ADDITIONAL TERMS: Sponsors reserve the right to permanently disqualify from any promotion any person they believe has intentionally violated these Official Rules. Any attempt to deliberately damage the Contest or the operation thereof is unlawful and subject to legal action by Sponsors, who may seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. The failure of Sponsors to comply with any provision of these Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war, fire, riot, earthquake, terrorism, act of public enemies, actions of governmental authorities outside of the control of Sponsors (excepting compliance with applicable codes and regulations), or other “force majeure” event will not be considered a breach of these Official Rules. Released Parties assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to entrants’ or to any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with the Contest. Released Parties are not responsible for telecommunications, network, electronic, technical, or computer failures of any kind; for inaccurate transcription of entry information; for errors in any promotional or marketing materials or in these Official Rules; for any human or electronic error; or for entries that are stolen, misdirected, garbled, delayed, lost, late, damaged, or returned. Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the Contest or any element thereof (including, without limitation, these Official Rules) without notice in any manner and for any reason (including, without limitation, in the event of any unanticipated occurrence that is not fully addressed in these Official Rules). Notice of such cancellation, modification, or suspension will be posted on the Website. Sponsors may prohibit any entrant or potential entrant from participating in the Contest, if such entrant or potential entrant shows a disregard for these Official Rules; acts with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant, Sponsors, or Sponsors’ agents or representatives; or behaves in any other disruptive manner (as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion). Sponsors reserve the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Contest.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE CONTEST. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE RELEASED PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED $10. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THIS CONTEST AND ALL PRIZES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ACCORDINGLY, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL CONTESTANTS. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS. WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: For the names of Winners, available after May 25, 2015, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to be received by May 1st, 2015 to: Living Ventures INC. 251Queen Street South Streetsville Ontario

Its St.Patricks Day in Streetsville!

St. Patrick’s Day in Streetsville

St. Patrick died March 17 in AD 461, but I’m sure if he were still around, he would pipe up with a thick Irish accent, beckoning all who are thirsty, to come to the table and enjoy a tall, cool pint of Guinness or some other green coloured beer.

Let’s face it though; the patron saint of Ireland would want you to enjoy Dublin’s finest dry stout, while celebrating Irish culture and its heritage.

So break out your best green attire, don your shamrocks; gather up a posse of your closest friends and head over to one of these fine establishments for a day/night of good times.

Below is a list of some of the places you can hit up and don’t forget to toast your friends with sláinte mhaith (good health) to which the normal response is do dheagh shlàinte (your good health).

Cuchulainns Irish Pub has set aside five days of festivities starting Friday night. The Bill Quigley Band kicks things off, followed by Daylight for Deadeyes on Saturday. For those who are up for it, an Irish Breakfast will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. An Irish luncheon will be served Tuesday, with live music and Irish dancers scheduled to closeout the party.

Graydon Bar & Grill will have Chris Ragwax serenading partygoers on Tuesday night starting at 5 p.m.

Cagney’s Steakhouse and Win Bar wants you to come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with drink and food specials all day and well into the night.

The Franklin House has live music planned all day long.

Always remember if you plan to drink, don’t drive. Call a friend, call a cab, take a bus or attempt to walk.

Cheers.

Dining on Valentine’s Day in the Ville

Showing love to that special someone, can’t be contained to one day a year. However, for those who want to add a little something, something to an otherwise typical Saturday night, which just so happens to fall on Feb. 14, AKA Valentine’s Day, be sure to check out what Streetsville has to offer at some of its finer establishments.

Several eateries throughout the village have come up with menus intended to coax the flames of passion between lovers. You’ll find meals with king oysters, considered No. 2 on the Top 10 list of foods primed to flip your switch into sexy mode, Halibut, with its plethora of omega-3 fatty acids; keeping hormone production at its peak... and lets not forget red wine. It’s a timeless classic, which relaxes you faster than a neck rub and helps boost blood flow.

Interesting... besides all that, you’ll find some of the best food in Mississauga.

Kisses are bound to happen, when you book a reservation for Valentine’s Day dinner with your special someone. Below is a list of some of the spots you can check out, and a tease of what will be served.

Cagney’s

Located near the heart of Streetsville, Cagney’s Streetsville Restaurant and Wine Bar is offering up a four-course sitting, in an elegant setting, highlighted with picks from its signature offering. Patrons will have a choice of six different main courses, guaranteeing any taste bud will be satisfied. Choices include Certified Angus Prime Rib or Angus New York Steak served with seasonal vegetables and potato, Halibut with roasted red pepper hollandaise, Shrimp Scampi with mashed potatoes, Stuffed Chicken paired with garlic mashed potatoes and Butternut Squash Ravioli cooked in a lemon sage cream sauce. The dinner cost is $65 per person. Cagney’s is located at 128 Queen St. South. To book a reservation, call 905-826-2311 or visit www.cagneys.ca.

Mondello Ristorante

Hailed for its customer service and traditional authentic Italian eats, Mondello Ristorante is serving up a custom four-course dinner for all the lovers out there. Diners will have a choice of four different mains, primed to bring pleasure to the partakers. Cannelloni Rattatouile ($50) with stewed eggplant, Chicken Ballontine ($55) stuffed with sundried tomato, fresh Atlantic Lobster ($60) simmered in a tomato white wine herb sauce and Filet Mignon ($65) topped with fried pork belly and grilled to your liking. Mondello Ristorante is at located 127 Queen St. South. To make a reservation, call 905-819-1727 or email reservations@mondelloristorante.ca. www.mondelloristorante.ca.

Saucy

This intimate, family owned restaurant has been drawing in visitors for more then 14 years, with its straightforward approach to a menu, with bold, yet clean flavour combinations. Praised for its consistency as a “neighbourhood favourite”, Saucy is offering up Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken Supreme served with garlic mashed potatoes, Pan Roasted Halibut topped with sundried tomatoes, Grilled Stirploin served with Butter Poached Lobster meat, over garlic parmesan fries and Loose Lasagna: layered fresh pasta sheets with basil ricotta. Located at 111 Queen St. South, the prix fixed menu is set at $55. Call 905-542-9600 for reservations. www.saucyinstreetsville.ca.

The Old Barber House

The iconic Old Barber House, known for its Victorian feel and elegant dining experience, is serving up a non-prix fixed menu, so essentially, you can have anything listed before you. Choices include Escargot, Snow Crab Claw and Chilled Seafood Cocktail Classic, New York Striploin, Ribeye, Atlantic Herb Roasted Salmon or the Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Supreme, just to name a few. Located at 5155 Mississauga Rd., lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while dinner is scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday. Dinner is the only meal served on Saturday and is set for 5 to 10 p.m. To book a reservation, call 905-858-7570 or visit www.oldbarberhouse.com.

Ring in the New Year

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Streetsville will come in all flavours, sounds and sizes.

Whether you’re looking for an experience in fine dining, live music or a good ole fashioned get together, Streetsville has the spots to check out.

Below is a list of some of the events happening around town.

Saucy

This Casual fine dining spot will be serving up dinner to start your New Year's Eve off right. Two sittings are planned with the first starting between 5 – 6 p.m. and the second getting underway between 8 – 9 p.m.

The price fixed menu will feature between three to four courses, in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, ranging in cost from $40 - $60.

Party favours will be available for guests. Co-Owner Robin Drohan, said, “guests can expect a fine quality dining experience, from the food to the atmosphere.” Saucy is located at 111 Queens St. South. To make a reservation, call 905-542-9600. Space is limited. www.saucyinstreetsville.ca.

Cuchulainns’s Irish Pub

One spot offering up live music is Cuchulainns’s Irish Pub. Local band Tomahawk Love has been tapped to rock the distinctly Irish Pub for the second year in row, with a diverse mix of rockabilly, swing, punk and heavy rock.

The night’s festivities are set to kick off at 8 p.m. Day bartender Sean Poitras, said, “it’s going to be one hell of a party.Tickets sold out last year so it gets tight.”

A full menu will be available to guests throughout the evening. Advance tickets are $10 and will be valid until 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. Cuchulainns’s Irish Pub is located at 158 Queen St. South. For more information, call 905-821-3790. http://www.cuchulainns.ca.

The Franklin House

The Franklin House was built in 1855, so it has seen its fair share of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Utilizing its distinct ambience and the local watering-hole experience, the Franklin House sure won’t disappoint.

Celebrating the New Year Franklin Style means live music, no cover, tantalizing food specials and festive drink selections, including free champagne and party favours when the clock strikes midnight.

The Tianna Woods Duo will rock the crowd with old time rock and Top 40’s hits. The Franklin House is located at 263 Queen St. South. For more information, call 905-369-0500. www.thefranklinhouse.ca.

Cagneys

Guests at Cagneys News Year’s Eve celebration can choose between two sittings, which will feature a four course dinner, DJ, dancing, party favours and complimentary champagne at midnight.

The first sitting runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and the second is scheduled for 8 – 10 p.m. The cost to attend either sitting is $75 per person.
The menu will be posted within a within a week. Cagneys also welcomes walk-ins for the bar and dining room. Cagneys is located at 128 Queems St. South. To reserve your spot, call 905-826-2311 or email at info@cagneys.ca. www.cagneys.ca.

Streetsville Clocks

War of 1812 Re-enactment on Streetsville island

This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, So Streetsville had a free re-enactment.

Flood Lakes Park

I'm unsure what this location will be called but it is growing more natural with each seasons. The birds, butterflies, ducks and human all love these man made lakes and this quiet figure eight trail.

New Housing on Turney Drive

The townhouses on Turney Drive and Britanna are just about finished. They are attractive buildings some as high as four stories. I was surprised to see they are fencing each tiny front yard but it looks great! They even have a little children's park to complete the package.

Along the Credit River

The path along the Credit River is full of natural plants and wildlife. Families walk, people bike, couples picnic in and along the trails to River Grove Community centre.

Main Street at Night

The summer beauty in Streetsville at night is breathtaking.

Dowling house

The Dowling Heritage House at 2285 Britannia road west was the home where Streetsville first mayor Frank Dowling was born. Back in August 2010 the home that sits near the old Canada Brick Yard was destroyed "deliberately" when a gravel truck backed into it. At the time people said it could not be saved and the incident was begin investigated. Recently it has been boarded up and the outer bricks removed. We are hoping they are going to try to reconstruct and not just demolition this piece of history but we'll have to wait and see.