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Lot of yappity yap over just where things are with the Bateman high school property purchase.

By Pepper Parr May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There is just something not quite right about the sale and purchase of the Bateman ...

Backing down on the public survey over the sale of a sports field is proving to be a little awkward

By Pepper Parr May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Sometimes things don’t work out the way you want them to. The decision to get public ...

Mother and son billet Ray and Jean Rivers in Ukraine in 2016 - in 2022 the Rivers help them get to Canada and and find work

By Pepper Parr May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day annually on the third Thursday in May. So I went to ...

New Democrats make a late in the game announcement: They will regulate gas prices

By Pepper Parr May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON First it was Doug Ford's buck a beer - that didn't really take off. Then it ...

Parking in the Beachway is now something you pay for - Halton residents get a break

By Pepper Parr May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is summer. Road construction takes place in the summer – traffic snarls Gas prices have a ...

Will Council meet in an Open Session on the 22nd - masks are no longer required - in person delegations should be permitted By Pepper Parr March 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Will there be mayhem on the streets when masks can be off everywhere and almost anywhere […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Waterfront study and the development application - no recent news on either. By Pepper Parr March 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The deadline for responses to the survey put out after the Waterfront Study virtual meeting that […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
Who is the writer - and why would they want to write under different names? By Pepper Parr March 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Who do we hear from when a comment is made? We put our name on everything […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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 Transit partners with GO Transit to offer free co-fares By Staff March 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The free co-fare program begins Monday, March 14, 2022 and promotes using local transit, like Burlington Transit, […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
Social media causing serious harms; should be carefully regulated By Connor Fraser March 11th,, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that how we interact with the internet, and […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	To meet in public or to not meet in public: that is the question By Pepper Parr March 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Here are the facts. The province lifts the face mask requirement effective March 21st. Burlington’s City […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
15 bus shelters in Burlington have been vandalized. By Staff March 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the past the damage was graffiti. It isn’t public art by any stretch of the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Jefferson Salamander and his need to mate closes King Road until April 15th By Pepper Parr March 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Is this a love story – or just a story about a bunch of randy creatures […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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 Councillor Paul Sharman along with several Oakville Council members bark back at Metrolinx: 'Meet your commitment build the grade separations' By Staff March10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When Metrolinx advised the Town of Oakville and the city of Burlington that they would not be able […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Significant changes to science, mathematics and technology curriculum become effective in September By Staff March 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial Ministry of Education has seen the light and announced decisions to significantly revise the science […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
Diane Murray: First woman to be placed on the Development Hall of Fame Diane Murray being presented her Hall of Fame award by Vince Molinaro. When the members of the Home Builders Association met as people all in […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Call from Alert Resident Leads to Arrest and Charges By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier today, at approximately 3:50 am, Halton Regional Police Service officers responded to the area of Bluegrass […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
iGaming with Smart Phones has grown at a phenomenal rate - sites are safe and secure. By Jasmine Jones March 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the past two years, when we were stunned by global news, with cities being locked […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Top five ways to prepare for a safe and healthy March Break By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As provinces lift restrictions, many Canadians are itching to travel. With March Break upon us, the team […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
Current and Former Youth in Care Now Eligible for Tuition Bursary at Sheridan By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Sheridan College has announced a bursary program that will enable up to 20 eligible students to pursue […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Developers celebrate 80 years of growth and promise to be part of the solution to the housing crisis By Staff March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) held its Annual Industry Luncheon at the Carmen’s Banquet […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)
Keeping Your Dog Safe in Ontario During the Winter By James Hunt March 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Winters in Ontario can be extremely harsh, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing for weeks […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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 Seeking Members – Urban Design Advisory Panel By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It was a good idea when it was created. What would help make it a great service […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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 were access fees waived - the public didn't see a dime of the savings - money went to telephone company By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On March 3 a city Standing Committee approved a report that waived permit fees in the amount […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)	Traditional Ukrainian dinner - sold as Take Out only on March 25th By Staff March 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A massive banner made up of the Ukrainian flag colours displayed at the Rally on the weekend. […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this 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)