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Domenic Molinaro passes at the age of 88

By Pepper Parr June 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington lost a great one last week. The man who turned Lakeshore Road into the stretch ...

Brock University gets a chance to brag about how well one of its graduates has done

By Staff June 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a sports story but not local sports. It is a press release from Brock University ...

Speaker series on issues important to Senior Citizens

By Staff June 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Marion Goard is a Broker with Keller Williams Realty. She heads up an interesting service intended ...

No reservations needed for summer rec and lap swims at Burlington outdoor pools

By Staff June 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This summer, swimming at Burlington outdoor pools will be walk-in only based on first come, first ...

Mayor spills the bean on TVO: Bateman is going to cost the city $100 million

By Pepper Parr June 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Speaking on the TVO program The Agenda where the subject was who should pay for ...

Lakeside Plaza still has some life in it. By Staff May 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Lakeside Plaza has not been sold, is not for sale but was put on hold while 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)	Temporary Lane Restrictions - Glastonbury Road plus By Staff May 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Temporary Lane Restrictions – Glastonbury Road, Tintagel Lane, Cotswold Crescent, Montgomery Drive, Shropshire Place, Lynington Court, and Tweedsmuir […] 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 Councillor talks to his constituents virtually - forgets to tell them he will seek re-election By Pepper Parr May 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Being in a situation where every event that takes place to advise and inform people 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)	People of Burlington know how to follow the rules By Staff May 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON When left to following the rules most Burlingtonians comply. A Gazette reporter/photographer got out into the parks […] 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 marine patrol watching the Beachway on Thursday By Staff May 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Boat from the Regional Police Marine unit were cruising the waters opposite the Beachway. While Halton Regional […] 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)	Temporary Lane Restrictions - Waterdown Road north from Craven By Staff May 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON From May 12 to Nov. 26, 2021, there will be temporary lane closures as hydro pole relocation […] 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 growth plan for Burlington By Pepper Parr May 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In an earlier version of this article we neglected to mention that ward 1 Councillor Galbraith did […] 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 says the parks are open - some private community parks are not open By Staff May 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The parks were closed by the province; then they were opened when the province realized the closing […] 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 municipalities asking province to safely open outdoor activities By Staff May 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayors of the four Region of Halton and the Chair of the Region reiterate their call […] 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)	Having police in place when they are really needed By Pepper Parr May 11, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There is a comment in the Gazette from a former police officer who served for 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)
Taxpayer funds are expected to support the golf course going forward By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This is a little on the long side – important because it points to the way 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)	Halton Region opening new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Burlington By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Wednesday, May 12, Halton Region will open a new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Gary Allan Learning […] 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)
Time to Put Some Backbone Behind the Motto the Regional Police Have. By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The weather is getting warmer; the desire to get outside and enjoy the weather gets stronger […] 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)	Aerial spraying of pesticides to curb gypsy moth infestations By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A gypsy-moth as a caterpillar As part of its Integrated Pest Management program, 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)
The winning entry to name the Jane McKenna rubber chicken: The Dirty Plucker By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The late Jane Irving once told city council that the city is now known as “Borington”. Might […] 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)	Positive Relationships with Police and Public Safety - are both possible during a pandemic By Pepper Parr May 10TH, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Part two of a two part article. Chief of Police Stephen Tanner met with city council virtually […] 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)
MPP calls members of Opposition 'Chicken Littles': arts community recognized her efforts. By Staff May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Last chance: The Gazette, wanting to support local artistic efforts, is offering a prize for the best name […] 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)	Rapid testing available now to help keep workers safe in small and medium-sized businesses By Staff May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, has launched […] 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)
Get involved and have your say on what your community should look like when your grandchildren are adults By Pepper Parr May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The look and feel of the Burlington we live in today is the result of decisions […] 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)	Bentivegna cautions council colleagues about taking on budget issues without input from finance By Pepper Parr May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna cautioning his colleagues. It was a day that ward 6 Councillor […] 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)