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Virtual TOWN HALL meeting this evening on ward boundaries issue By Staff October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON After some rather awkward discussion related to how the city engages with the public mention was made that […] 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 a citizen has a problem - they try to get through to their MPP - they also call the Gazette By Staff October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Clive Thomas was riding northbound on King Road today for his swim class at Angela Coughlin and […] 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)
Whopper of a development planned for Aldershot - 255 units - 316 vehicle parking spaces and 276 bicycle parking spaces By Staff October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The proposed development consists of an 11-storey mixed-use building containing commercial and residential uses at-grade, and residential uses […] 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)	Leah Bortolotti: Sorry, I don't have an answer for you on that. By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON More changes to the city staff organization chart. Leah Bortolotti, now the Head of Corporate Affairs, […] 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)
Insider Trading explained By JimPortside October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The stock market is often called a voting machine. Some studies show at least 1 in 3 […] 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)	Sharman: You've got a professional communication staff that's failing to communicate. By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman – saying what people who follow council meetings have known for […] 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)
Insider Trading Data Filed Friday October 11th to Monday October 14th By Staff October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Insider Trading Data Filed Friday, October 11th to Monday, October 14th, 2024 The five stocks with 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)	Bentivegna chairs Council meeting By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Both Mayor Meed Ward and Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith were absent this morning. Councillor Bentivegna […] 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)
Oliver Parker - son of the city - wants more affordable housing - plans to knock on every door to get nomination supporters By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON With all the provincial political parties tightening up – not certain that there will be a Spring […] 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)	Grebenc announces she will seek the provincial Liberal nomination for the Burlington seat By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I sent a note to Andrea Grebenc on Thanksgiving Day asking if she was in or […] 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)
Public washrooms at Spencer Smith Park closed on Thanksgiving Day By Staff October 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON City Hall at its best. A public holiday, great weather – and Spencer Smith Park is packed. […] 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)	BRAG survey on city heat pump program get a thumbs down By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Residents Action Group (BRAG) ran a very short survey soliciting views on the heat pump […] 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 are the Most Popular Apps for Smartphones? By James Daniels October 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON What exactly do people spend so much time doing on their phones? While this might include […] 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)	Why is this house the center of an expensive legal battle ? By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Why is this house the center of an expensive legal battle between the owner and the City? […] 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)
BRAG produces its first newsletter By Staff October 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Welcome to our first Burlington Residents’ Action Group (BRAG) newsletter! We at BRAG are grateful for everyone […] 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)	A Burlington Green Take Action Day - Saturday the 19th By Staff October 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Don’t miss the October 19th Take Action Day. Join BurlingtonGreen and our event partners at the 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)
Check your bank account balance on Tuesday - the day the Canada Carbon Rebate funds from the federal government get paid out By Staff October 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This from a federal government department. Exciting news: Tuesday is the day Canada Carbon rebate goes out, and […] 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)	How ward boundaries and the size of city council might change By Pepper Parr October 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Jack Ammendolia, Managing Partner with Watson and Associates did his presentation and said I “want 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)
Things are a little tense with local Conservatives. By Pepper Parr October 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There is not much more than confusion and a constant state of bickering between the political […] 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)	Oliver Parker launches bid for Ontario Liberal Nomination in Burlington By Staff October 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON,ON Oliver Parker Oliver PaArker announced Thursday, October 10th in Downtown Burlington, alongside friends, family, neighbors, and supporters that […] 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)