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‘outa sight….outa mind' Maybe not for long - there is a solution in sight

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A Burlington couple remind us once again about people that dump their garbage behind commercial ...

City now accepting applications for 2023 spring and summer temporary patio permits

By Pepper Parr March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The city is now accepting applications for the 2023 temporary patio program. Business owner/operators that would ...

Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card: Some A's and some C's

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land drained by a creek or stream ...

Preparing for Cross Country Moving: A Comprehensive Guide

By Steve Trustler March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Moving to a new home can be a daunting task, especially if you're moving long ...

Skills Competition takes place at MMR on the 30th

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The 31st annual Halton Skills Competition (secondary panel) has returned and will be held in-person on ...

Pair of FREE tickets to Music Hall 2023 - skill testing question By Pepper Parr February 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Two free tickets to what is always a smash hit at the Drury Lane Theatre. 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)	Drip, drip, drip - over time it can wear away a stone. New Democrats are like a dog with a bone - and they are not letting go. By Staff February 2, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Drip, drip, drip – water can wear away stone. Information on just who bought land and 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)
Spring recreation programs and summer camp registration opening soon By Staff February 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mark your calendar as the City Spring 2023 recreation programs for preschool, youth and teens and Summer Camps […] 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)	Music Hall 2023 - Twelve performances - 46% sold. This could be sold out before opening night By Staff February 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Carrie Mines Tickets to take in the 2023 Drury Lane Theatre edition of Music Hall are now […] 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)
Black Lives do Matter and this is the month to make that point every chance you get. By Pepper Parr February 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On the 30th of January, at 3:00 am I made the decision to cease publishing. I had […] 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)	Super Bowl LVII - a tour By Staff February 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The comments made by readers of the Gazette were appreciated. I made the decision to cease publishing […] 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)
Super Bowl LVII is approaching - will you wager on anything about the game? By Ashley Marsh January 31st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Super Bowl LVII is approaching quickly. The NFL’s championship game will be played on Sunday, February […] 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 End - The Burlington Gazette will cease publishing. January 31st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The comments made by readers of the Gazette on the decision I made to cease publishing were appreciated. I made […] 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 has $120,000 for public art at the Skyway arena - not yet built - why the hurry. Spend the money on the art next year or when the place opens By Pepper Parr January 30th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Headline revised: The arena is under construction The shovels are in the ground yet – the construction […] 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)	Just a signature isn't going to cut it - huge opportunity for the city to leverage the Commonwealth Games. It can happen By Pepper Parr January 30th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Oscar Wilde once famously quipped that the definition of a cynic is “one who knows 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)
A more sustainable approach to meeting the food security needs of those whose kitchen cupboards are close to bare is needed By Pepper Parr January 30th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Food security for a growing number of people has become more than a phrase. The need […] 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)	Covid19 is a virus we now have to live with - we can manage the spread By Staff January 30th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Covid 19 is basically with us forever. Like measles and mumps and polio. This virus is with […] 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)
Amazon automates - incredible feat of logistics management By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON If how things work interests you – take a few minutes and watch how Amazon does […] 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)	Another survey - this time on a street parking permit initiative By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City wants to create a new residential parking permit program for residential on-street parking. If […] 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)
Zellers Launches Nation-wide Poll to Bring Back Canada’s Favourite Zellers Diner Delicacies for Food Truck Experience By Staff January 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Food Trucks Will Appear for Throwback Event, Then Hit the Open Road The Zellers sign comes off […] 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 Rowdymen will take to the Stage February 11th By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What do you get when you combine a rock and roll guitarist with an orchestral percussionist […] 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 taking a timid approach to its sesquicentennial anniversary By Staff January 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON 2023 marks Burlington’s 150th anniversary; A journey that began in 1873 when the villages of Wellington Square […] 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 could $3.5 million do for 2,200 hectares? Cootes, a paradise that is not going to be a parking lot By Staff January 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Parks Canada has announced a contribution of more than $3.5M to Conservation Halton and partners in support […] 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)
Drury Lane Theatre showcasing a tour of Music Halls - 12 performaces By Staff January 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Carrie Mines Drury Lane takes us on a worldwide excursion of Music Halls; venturing to Vaudeville in […] 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 50 hectare piece of property is expected to be the location of some of the Commonwealth Games Infrastructure By Pepper Parr January 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON When City Council agreed earlier this week to affix the Mayors signature to a letter 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)