Burlington Gazette - Local News, Politics, Community

City selects Emilie Cote as new Director of Recreation, Community & Culture By Staff January 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Emilie Cote appointed Director of Recreation, Community & Culture. The City of Burlington announced today that Emilie […] 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)	Snow warning: City Facilities Closing at 2 p.m. today January 25 By Staff January 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Tandem team clearing Fairview – they will be out on the roads when the snow storm expected has […] 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 have taken place in how the creation of a park in the Escarpment will be determined; no longer a political issue - now in the hands of the OLT By Pepper Parr January 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON While City Council was debating parks and parking issues we learn that the biggest park 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)	A farce or a tragedy? It is certainly people playing fast and loose with the way staff are deployed. Pepper Parr January 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Let me set the stage for you. When you have finished this article you can decide if […] 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 government funds a two year upgrade in capacity at the Hamilton Airport By Staff January 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A two year, $46.9 million infrastructure project will increase cargo capacity at Canada’s largest overnight express cargo airport […] 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)	Exam Cram Is Back at Burlington Public Library By Staff January 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ryan Miller, handing out snacks during Exam Cram week. You might want to remember this guy – […] 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 Meed Wards' political future By Pepper Parr January 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial Liberals will be meeting in Hamilton March for their Annual General Meeting during 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)	Sound of Music has put out their Call for Artists - will we see some undiscovered talent. By Staff January 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Sound of Music has put out its 2023 Call for Artists With winter still with us, […] 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 to Make the Most Out of Your MLB Betting Experience By Janyl Gregorio January 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Baseball – a game that America brought to the world. Easy going with sudden rushes 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)	It will be a battle royal before the lot use and possible historical designation issues are resolved By Pepper Parr January 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A rendering of the Camarro development proposal that was submitted with am application that is at 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)
Public gets a chance to opine on the Budget - 65 people take part By Pepper Parr January 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There weren’t that many people on the Zoom presentation but the 65 people that did take […] 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)	Kids can travel free on Burlington Transit - but will need a Presto Card - City giving away 1000 of them By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Starting March 1, 2023, kids 12 and under will still ride free simply by tapping their PRESTO […] 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)
School Board Announces that is has even more property that might become surplus. By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board announced today that community organizations and members of the public are invited […] 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)	Is heritage something the city should be paying attention to or has it become a tool some council members want to use to bring developers closer to the table? By Pepper Parr January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The business of heritage building in Burlington is getting a little sticky. Some members of Council […] 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)
Story of the Trail Blazing Canadian Women - at the Brant Museum By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What has it meant to be a woman in Canada throughout its 150-year history? A nationally travelling […] 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 heat is on the Ford government: Two investigations into property deals & some nosing around by the OPP Rackets Squad By Pepper Parr January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario has an Office of the Integrity Commissioner, it’s located in Toronto and run by the Honourable […] 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)
Funds to purchase instruments for a lending library provided by Ontario Trilium Fund - your lottery ticket money working for you By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario Trillium Fund has given Bandology a $39,400 grant to purchase additional music instruments that 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)	Integrity Commissioner and Auditor General to open investigation into Ford government Greenbelt actions after NDP complaints By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON These wet lands are a critical part of the way storm water is handled and how wild […] 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 5th in a list of 35 cities for November rent increases By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Gas prices came down, food prices didn’t – and rents went crazy. Average monthly rents have surpassed […] 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)	Whatever City of Burlington service are you looking for, they are ready to help By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON’ No matter what city service you are looking for during the construction to revitalize City Hall, 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)