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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 ...

Why are police officers standing directly behind a criminal defendant?

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are these two police officers standing behind Donald Trump in place to put him in handcuffs ...

A ruptured City Council: majority of the seven member council no longer trust their mayor

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns led the comments made during a Council meeting during which ...

A question ... how would? By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION A question: The Chain of Office – worn by a Mayor when they are Chairing a […] 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 approves a small home energy efficiency retrofit program - if it proves to be viable look for a 50,000 + homes to be involved By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Council decided to support the implementation of a small-scale home energy efficiency retrofit program that would […] 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)
JBH Gradually Easing Public Health Measures: Surgical Activity has Reached 90 % By Eric Vandewall March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As key public health and health system indicators continue to improve, Ontario and local governments are […] 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 Updates Vaccination Policies for Volunteers and Staff By Staff March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Masks aren’t a must but hugs are in – according to the Mayor. Vaccinations are heavily encouraged. For […] 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)
Director of Education panel: Two Spirit & Transgender Awareness: Beyond Bathrooms. By Staff March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The next Halton District School Board (HDSB) Director’s Panel Series on Identity, Inclusion & Human Rights will […] 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 City Council moving to hybrid council meetings By Staff March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Don’t accuse this council of ever rushing into anything. Plans for the resumption of normal city 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)
Why do former Chiefs of Police want to be politicians? By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Former Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders plans to run as a PC candidate. When 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)	The swan won - no surprise there - now will city hall give it the nod. By Staff March 23, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Hamilton and Burlington residents have spoken! The TRUMPETER SWAN has been elected as the City Bird for […] 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 over - we can all hug each other now. State of Emergency and mask bylaw repealed effective immediately By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is over! Mayor Marianne Meed Ward had the power to declare a State of Emergency […] 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)	We were wrong - our apologies - Ward 4 Councillor would like to see you on Saturday at the Mainway Arena By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte I was looking forward to the ward 4 meeting that I […] 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)
Solid Gold opens - no masks at this location By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Now open – with a masking protocol A sign that the new normal has taken on […] 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)	Your Burlington today - the view down Brant Street from Fairview By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The construction team has not yet topped off the structure. It is now all about density […] 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)
What does a Happy Camper look like? Here he is. By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Pictures are indeed often worth a thousand words. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau -a very happy camper. […] 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)	Some very tough decisions to be made by the people of Ontario By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Ontario’s fixed-date election law sets voting day as June 2, 2022, and the formal start 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)
Tow trucks get taken out of service - didn't meet the safety requirements. Awe shucks. By Staff March 21, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Can you imagine – those tow trucks that were there to help you during your hour 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)	Around the Bay Race - next Sunday - expect some traffic disruption By Staff March 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Around the Bay Road Race on Sunday, March 27, 2022, will result in road and lane […] 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)
Mary Hill explains why she should be permitted to comment in the Gazette By Mary Hill March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Mary Hill, a person we have not succeeded in satisfactorily identifying, took exception to our decision 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)	Which is it – a perogy — or perogi or pierogi or pyrohy - does it matter - be sure to order a plate full - that community needs all the help it can get By Staff March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Which is it – a perogy — or perogi or pierogi or pyrohy — seems to depend […] 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 do your city Councillors actually engage with you? Each one has a different style and approach - are they effective? By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Each week the city Communications group publishes a list of events taking place. 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)	City Bird poll winner to be revealed Monday evening By Dave Tourchin March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, The Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington team will announce the winner of their recent online public poll […] 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)