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City Councillor take part in a United Nations meeting - didn't appear to say much about the trip

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We missed this one. Ward 2 Councillor Rory Nisan found himself in a seat at the ...

Is the future of a Council member the driving force behind a move to change municipal funding

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Municipalities are basically broke. They tax the residents – and the residents threaten to vote them ...

Call it what it is - two faced behaviour from a Mayor who should know better

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The gall; the astounding level of hypocrisy. During the closing half hour of the City Council ...

If you have a 'community programming' idea call City Hall

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In an announcement on Twitter (X) the city administration point out that they are still ...

The Last Post - advertises a virtual soak-bath in maple syrup for the soul.

By Alan Harrington September 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Just before Burlington Post’s last “print version” came off the presses last week, it ran ...

Call from Alert Resident Leads to Arrest and Charges By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier today, at approximately 3:50 am, Halton Regional Police Service officers responded to the area of Bluegrass […] 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)	iGaming with Smart Phones has grown at a phenomenal rate - sites are safe and secure. By Jasmine Jones March 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the past two years, when we were stunned by global news, with cities being locked […] 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)
Top five ways to prepare for a safe and healthy March Break By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As provinces lift restrictions, many Canadians are itching to travel. With March Break upon us, the team […] 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)	Current and Former Youth in Care Now Eligible for Tuition Bursary at Sheridan By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Sheridan College has announced a bursary program that will enable up to 20 eligible students to pursue […] 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)
Developers celebrate 80 years of growth and promise to be part of the solution to the housing crisis By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) held its Annual Industry Luncheon at the Carmen’s Banquet […] 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)	Keeping Your Dog Safe in Ontario During the Winter By James Hunt March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Winters in Ontario can be extremely harsh, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing for weeks […] 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 Seeking Members – Urban Design Advisory Panel By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It was a good idea when it was created. What would help make it a great service […] 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 were access fees waived - the public didn't see a dime of the savings - money went to telephone company By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On March 3 a city Standing Committee approved a report that waived permit fees in the amount […] 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)
Traditional Ukrainian dinner - sold as Take Out only on March 25th By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A massive banner made up of the Ukrainian flag colours displayed at the Rally on the weekend. […] 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 you figure out what city hall is trying to tell us - would you let us know. By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The notice read: Updated: Service Disruption: Online forms temporarily unavailable with a sentence following saying : 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)
Changes in transit schedule - effective March 13th By Staff March 7th 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Effective Sunday, March 13, 2022, Burlington Transit is Increasing service on routes 6 and 10 Improving connections […] 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)	Koogle looking to cast two roles in 'Into the Woods' production By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Another production, another opportunity for young people to learn if the stage is where they were meant […] 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 Are Online Casinos Regulated in Canada? By Stephen Atcheler March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The popularity of online gambling is steadily increasing in Canada, but bettors are concerned about the lack […] 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 program for seniors who need special care may get really rolling with Covid19 restrictions being eased. By Pepper Parr March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A program for seniors who need special care may get really rolling with Covid19 restrictions being eased. […] 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)
Mayor really wanted to hear what the Minister of Housing was going to tell the development industry - convinces Committee Chair to recess for a couple of hours. By Pepper Parr March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It was a small item at the very end of the agenda for the Standing Committee […] 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)	People gather publicly for the first time in years By Pepper Parr March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When people gather in public places there is always an interesting dynamic. Some people are very […] 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)
Where the growth is going to take place in Aldershot By Pepper Parr March 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Recommended Preferred Precinct Plans for Aldershot have been released. While the hot development action has always […] 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)	Walter Mulkewich: An appreciation. By Pepper Parr March 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON I don’t remember exactly where I first met Walter. It was about the time that he […] 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)
Ukrainians Rally in front of city hall By Pepper Parr March 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON They were out on the street, doing what they could to draw attention to the plight […] 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 District School Board releases findings from Student and Staff Census By Staff March 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is releasing the findings of the Student and Staff Census conducted 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)