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You can assume everyone of these people have a library card: Great competition

By Staff April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library announces the champions of this year's Grand Battle of the Books 2024 competition. Heartfelt ...

Documentary on personal mental health and the role exercise plays - to be screened May 6th

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I am not sure that I would use the word “celebrate” to announce the screening ...

Gould hands out 56 Volunteer Appreciation awards

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It was a hectic day for Burlington member of Parliament. She had to first be in Alliston ...

Spectator columnist has few kind words for Mayor Meed Ward

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The following is a recent opinion column by Joan Little. When I read Mayor Marianne Meed Ward’s ...

Council approves 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington City Council approved the 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw at their last meeting. Council approval ...

Michael Coren to Lead a Panel Discussion on Working for Peace at the Performing Arts Centre on Monday By Staff July 31st, 2022 Burlington, on Superb summer weather. Why would anyone want to be indoors? Perhaps something that will give your brain […] 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 Brands Coming To Ontario’s iGaming Market By Catarina Mendez July 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A significant change occurred on April 4th, 2022, in Ontario’s online gambling market. This sector, which […] 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 Economic Development Receives $77,000 Grant for Digital Service Squad Program to Support Brick-and-Mortar Small Businesses By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is a nice bit of news: Announced last week, Burlington Economic Development will lead 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)	Fatal Motor Vehicle - Motorcycle Collision on Appleby Line By Staff July 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier today at approximately 11:42am the Halton Regional Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision in 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)
Kid's Mini Fest - August 13th at three different city parks By Staff July 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There a number of commercial organizations in Burlington that go out of their way to give back […] 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 Golf & Country Club ranked 61st on a list of 100 By Staff July 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington has its name on a new list. A panel of 101 golfers travelled across the country […] 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)
Regional Group issues a Call to Action to get out the vote in October By Staff July 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On October 24, 2022, people across Ontario will have the privilege of casting their ballots for Mayor, […] 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 Chair urges people to run as trustees in October election By Margo Shuttleworth July 29th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As the deadline draws near for people to submit their names to run in the upcoming […] 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)
Regional Council sets out what it would like to achieve with its 2022-23 budget - limit tax increase to 3% By Pepper Parr July 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday, or maybe it was the day before Regional Chair Gary Carr officially announced he was […] 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 and Councillor Bentivegna seem to have lost their tongues - during an election? By Pepper Parr July 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Candidate Angelo Bentivegna willing posed for photographs that were used on his run for Council in 2018. […] 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)
ALDERSHOT HIGH SCHOOL POOL CLOSED on the 29th - 9 - 4 By Staff July 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It couldn’t happen at a more inopportune time. The pool at the Aldershot High school will be […] 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)	That neighbourhood party Meed Ward and Bentivegna attended - the rules were clear - no alcohol. By Staff July 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette asked for some comment on the street party that was partially funded by the city […] 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)
Brian Hall on a Report Card for the Mayor of Burlington By Brian Hall July 27TH,2022 BURLINGTON, ON With the recent school year just ending and report cards being given out, coupled with the recent […] 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)	Do Families From the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Gamble Online ? By Frank P. Mickens July 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON While the gambling regime in Canada was previously rippled with obscurity, the coast is much […] 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 web site now has a new look and appears to handle searches quicker By Staff July 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The city web site has had a remake. It looks different – and at first run it is […] 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)	COVID-19 vaccines available for children under 5 starting July 28 By Staff July 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Second boosters also available for immunocompromised youth 12-17 Following Provincial direction, starting Thursday July 28, 2022, parents and […] 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)
Ward six now has a race: Bentivegna, who won by less than 50 votes in 2018 will face Rick Greenspoon By Pepper Parr July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Rick Greenspoon’s trip to city hall to file his nomination papers took a circuitous route. Rick […] 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 volunteer program launched to centralize all City volunteer opportunities By Staff July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City has launched a new centralized volunteer program to better serve volunteer needs. You can 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)
Minister announces Plan to Catch Up returning 1.4 Million Elementary Students and over 650,000 Secondary Students to Classrooms By Staff July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is not something you will want to tell the kids about as they enjoy the summer […] 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 far into the public trough will candidates shove their snouts ? Using neighbourhood program funds to throw a party for the Mayor seem to be Ok By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON What would we do without attentive, sharp eyed readers who know the smell of dead fish […] 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)