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Minimum wages in Ontario raised by $1.05 an hour

By Pepper Parr October 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on ...

Resident provides data putting the recent City Manager salary increase in context

By Staff September 30th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Joe Gaetan, a Burlington resident, put some useful data in a comment earlier today on how ...

One-Fifth Of Homeowners Worry All the Time About Affording Their Mortgage at Renewal

By Zoe Demarco September 29th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Soaring interest rates are inducing anxiety in nearly half of Canadian homeowners for whom mortgage ...

MAD needs far more than they have raised: a possible 15-20% drop in housing prices doesn't appear to be much of a motivator

By Staff September 29th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Millcroft Against Bad Development (MAD) reports they have been "hard at work since 2020, pulling together ...

Truth and Reconciliation - How far have we come?

By Pepper Parr September 29th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Truth and Reconciliation - How far have we come? Are there still people who can’t tell ...

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)
Mildred Austria on Ensuring that you never get too carried away when playing casino games By Mildred Austria March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When it comes to casino games, it’s crucial to maintain a healthy balance, ensuring that 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)	Recommended Preferred Precinct Plans for the Burlington MTSA - means what they plan to build around the GO station By Staff March 5th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The hot development action has always been south of Caroline, clustered along Lakeshore road. The long term […] 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 Productions: on stage March 18th to April 10th By Pepper Parr March 5th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The pent up energy and creativity in the community is slowly coming out of the restrictions […] 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)	Statesman like, and straight spoken, but with a common touch, he was very popular, earned respect, and was always the affable gentleman. By Joan Little March 4th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Walter Mulkewich , former mayor of Burlington, died Monday, leaving our city with a big hole […] 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)
Stand with Ukraine Rally - City Hall Sunday March 6th By Staff March 4th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A demonstration at the intersection of James and Brant – supporting the BLM movement. The Ukrainians deserve […] 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)	Looks like the Sound of Music is going to fill the air in June By Staff March 4th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON With the Covid19 restrictions being lifted and the new infections numbers and hospitalization getting lower and lower […] 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)
Visitation for Walter Mulkewhich:Sunday March 6: 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm By Staff March 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Visitation will be at Smith’s Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall), 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)	Police Officer injured during arrest attempt By Staff March 2nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage of an […] 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)