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What a crock - whatever the reason the Mayor's explanation didn't pass the smell test By Pepper Parr January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mayor Meed Ward made a structural change to the way council meeting are run – no […] 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)	Call for Design only Commissions to create welcome signs for the Waterfront Parking Garage By Staff January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The most recent Local Artist Program is open for submissions until February 16. This program commissions local […] 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)
Safe Betting: How to Spot Secure Betting Websites By Ralph newsome January 18th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In the era of surging online betting popularity, prioritizing the safety and security of […] 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)	Best post card you have seen in years - your city in one minute By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It’s a one minute video, done by Tony Hill. The screen changes so fast – you […] 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)
PA day schedule changed to accommodate the solar eclipse By Staff January 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) and the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) jointly announce 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)	Will the Mayor use her Strong Mayor powers to keep the people in ward 5 happy By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The good folks in the Bromley – Linwood neighbourhoods of ward 5 for the most part […] 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)
Rent Increases: all residential property types in Canada increased by 9% in 2023. By Staff January 16, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The National Rent Report charts and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual rates and trends in the rental […] 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)	Outrageous isn't enough. Changes are needed before we run out of time By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives started the new year with a bang: On January 2nd […] 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)
Michael Paletta and his wife Laura donate $5 million to hospital Mental Health and Addictions program By Staff January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON From left to right: Joseph Brant Hospital CEO Eric Vandewall, Michael Paletta, Laura Paletta and Anissa Hilborn, […] 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 Civic Chorale up for their 30th anniversary Valentine Cabaret By Staff January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Civic Chorale community choir is celebrating their 30th anniversary this season. They rehearse and present their […] 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)
Gazette readership didn't get excited over the $21 million the federal government sent to the City By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette readership didn’t think very much about the $21 million that the federal government delivered […] 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)	Hamilton School Board trustees considering a change in Conduct Code that would limit what they can say to the public By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON My colleague at the Bay Observer wrote in a recent article that a Committee of 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)
New Democrats want Ford to extend CEBA, a federal loan program, until the end of 2024. By Pepper Parr January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, joined MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), Critic 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)	Public School Registration Now Open for Fall 2024 Kindergarten Classes By Staff January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is now accepting registrations for Junior (Year 1) and Senior (Year 2) […] 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 $21 million in the bank the city explains what they will do with those dollars By Staff January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON City responds to the $21 million the Government of Canada provided to encourage more affordable homes 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)	MP's provide some detail on that $21 million they delivered to Burlington By Staff January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington MP,Karina Gould announced today that “With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities […] 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)
MP's deliver $21 million to spur the development of new housing in Burlington; builders are focused on the downtown core By Pepper Parr January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The builders like it. Federal MPs Pam Damoff and Karina Gould announced 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)	Waste pick up schedule based on where you live. By Staff January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON What garbage do you put out when? Not information that is at your finger tips. A quick […] 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 school board revises meeting schedule for a three month trial period By Staff January 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board Trustee meeting schedule has been revised for a three month trial period […] 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)	Betting Strategies: Successful Bets with Pin Up Bookmaker By James Weatherland January 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Explore the world of strategic sports betting with our comprehensive guide. Discover betting tactics at Pin […] 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)