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BTTB to perform twice on April 2, at Performing Arts Centre By Staff March 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON They will return to the city that is their home after a fabulous tour in Ireland where […] 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)	Ford Conservatives plan to reduce eye exam eligibility for seniors By Pepper Parr March 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It was almost is as if the government was doing some pay-back to the optometrist sector. […] 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)
Jim Thomson to the Mayor: 'you are so full of it.' By Jim Thomson March 24, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON To: Mayor Marianne Meed Ward cc: City Council Re: Due Process under the Procedures Bylaw 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)	The Jaundiced Eye Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy commenting to Premier Ford on their way into the Legislature on March 23rd to deliver the 2023 budget. Minister […] 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 support this part of the universe gets isn't anything to be proud of - individually we have work to do By Pepper Parr March 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Communities around the world are expected to support Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 […] 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)	It is ugly, despicable, life destroying behaviour and it takes places in our community – to our children. By Pepper Parr March 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is ugly, despicable, life destroying behaviour and it takes places in our community – 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)
Long term care got better funding, kids coming out of foster care got the break they needed - your food budget didn't get any help By Pepper Parr March 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A quick summery of the provincial budget Getting to a balanced budget was the priority. Interim Liberal […] 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)	Educators in the Region given an opportunity to learn how to include the story of the Indigenous community in their classrooms By Staff March 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip left a mark on this country. The final months of his […] 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)
Hospital ignores public concern over health quality issues: transparency, accountability and trust take big hit By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a very disappointing situation. Last weekend the Hamilton Spectator published a front page feature […] 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)	‘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 locations […] 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 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. Patio takes up parking […] 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)	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 […] 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)
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 distance. […] 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)	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 Thursday, […] 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)
Different Drummer launches 2023 Book and Author series By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ian Elliott has announced a new season at The Different Drummer; the bookshop burgeons with marvellous new books. […] 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)	Federal Minister for Environment decides to study land close to properties where developers want to build home homes By Staff March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The federal government has climbed aboard the drive to reverse the land swaps and the Greenbelt Land […] 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 explains rules at the start of every Council meeting - the rules do not appear to apply to her behaviour. By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON At the beginning of each Council meeting the Chair reads out a Land Acknowledgement and explains […] 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)	Perhaps the leading health issue for young people in the Region: HDSB holding Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions By Staff March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is hosting additional Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this 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)
Council gets to hear about some of the Engagement Plans for the Bateman High School site. By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The pushing, the delegations, the email and the consistent public comment on not hearing anywhere near […] 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)	Council will determine today how it wants to proceed with Deputy Mayor role and changes to the Procedural Bylaw By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION After a full day of discussion and debate City Council agreed on how the work they […] 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)