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The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare ...

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Which former politician is in this picture? The tag line was Turks and Caicos The date was ...

Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, ...

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Italy is a land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless ...

The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto

By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Some might argue that Toronto is Canada’s most exciting city—and for good reason. No matter ...

The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare to […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	And just who is watching that sunset? By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Which former politician is in this picture? Do the legs give you a hint? The tag […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless array of destinations to explore. Italy is a […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A friendly safe city on the edge of Lake Ontario with a diverse population. Some might […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Ward 2 Councillor tells her people: If you want a Better Burlington you are going to have to demand it By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We don’t think the Mayor expects those Councillors who are opposed to her grasp on the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Burlington MP Karina Gould issues her statement on the federal budget By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We reported earlier today that we had heard nothing from Burlington MP KArina Gould on the federal […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Shawna Stolte parts way with the Mayor on endorsing the Speaker series By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Councillor was pleased to serve with the Speakers Series the Mayor had sponsored. When the Mayor’s […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Teasing Gravity - on stage at Performing Arts By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON TEASING GRAVITY is a thrilling adventure in movement featuring contemporary dance by some of North America’s fastest […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Burlington MP Karina Gould has yet to comment on the federal budget - why? By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Karina Gould released her budget statement later in the day. Link to that statement is HERE When […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
When the electors delegate to the elected and the elected listen you have democracy at its best. That isn't what happened in Burlington yesterday By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2029 BURLINGTON, ON The relevant thing about a democracy is that citizens decide who is going to lead the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Council sends City Manager Tim Commisso on his way with heart felt comments and a standing ovation By Pepper Parr April 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Drawing attention to myself is not one of my strengths said Tim Commisso as he spoke […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Food for Life to celebrate a Trillium Foundation grant. By Staff April 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There are dozens of organizations in the city that will celebrate the volunteers who make what they […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	With news like this you now know why Bonnie Crombie took a pass on running for the Milton seat in the Legislature. By Staff April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON With news like this – you now know why Bonnie Crombie took a pass on running for the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
City of Burlington announces recent hires at the Director level to support its focus on digital transformation By Staff April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City rarely sends out media releases on the hiring of new staff. Those that they do […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	National Volunteer Week - a win win for the volunteers and the people they meet with By Staff April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is National Volunteer Week (NVW) – a dedicated week to celebrate the importance and contributions volunteers […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
St. Matthew on-the-Plains hosting annual plant sale. Orders must be received Friday, May 10 By Staff April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON St. Matthew on-the-Plains is hosting its annual plant sale. Geraniums are available in red, salmon, pink, fuschia […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Three properties that were not originally part of where the 29,000 homes are to be built are now part of the mix. Everything now changes By Pepper Parr April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is a long article intended for those who want to understand how the city is going […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Council gives Mayor a rough ride before endorsing her 'Better Burlington' speaker series By Pepper Parr April 15h, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Meed Ward has decided to copy the Inspire series of speakers that Rick Goldring hosted […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	What did the Mayor do: she buckled - gave back some of what Council didn't think she should have taken in the first place. By Pepper Par April 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward told council in March that she needed time to think about the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)