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Growth is taking place everywhere - Burlington is no longer an exception By Staff June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Rising 73 and 84 storeys in the heart of the Toronto entertainment district, Forma is defined by […] 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)	GO train serving is going to be a little different during the weekend. By Staff June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a temporary service change on the Lakeshore West line between Oakville and West Harbour […] 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)
Community gardens have been an ongoing success - now to find places for more of them By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a good news story and an example of what can be done when people […] 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)	Tech Place – what it does By Staff June 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON For members of City Council who wondered what Tech Place does – a report on how 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)
The scam scum are now using well known respected brand names to lure you in. You need to be vigilant. By Staff June 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON. ON An attentive reader sent us an example of the stuff the scan scum use to try 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)	Citizen engagement: Just show up, SIT THERE, SAY NOTHING, AND DO NOTHING. By Pepper Parr June 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Remember her? When she was just a citizen Marianne Meed Ward delegated frequently. What happened – […] 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)
Newly elected school board trustee takes his seat By Staff June 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board trustees welcomed and observed the swearing in on the newest trustee. Robbie […] 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 Public Library Launches New Reading Garden By Staff June 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On Friday June 9th, Burlington Public Library will be officially launching its new Reading Garden. Friday June […] 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)
Delegate suggests paid parking at Bateman - slams council for constantly changing delivery dates. By Staff June 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Jim Thompson delegates frequently – he is currently focused on the Bateman project. Last week he had […] 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-wide fire ban now in place By Staff June 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban, prohibiting all open-air burning effective immediately (June […] 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 did Tech Place get prime space at Bateman; why is the city making decisions with nothing in the way of public engagement - and where is the vision ? By Pepper Parr June 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A reader has suggested, quite vociferously, that the article that was flagged as news should have […] 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)	Moon in June run on Saturday By Staff June 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Moon will be out in June on the 10th and runners will be on the streets. […] 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)
Figuring out how to alleviate the loneliness and isolation seniors suffer By Staff June 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON One of the biggest very serious concerns is for those seniors who for any number of reasons […] 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 Mulkewich doing the kind of public service her Dad did By Pepper Parr June 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Sharon Mulkewich Short note on the Aldershot Insider Facebook page from Sharon Sharie Mulkewich on checking […] 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)
Councillor Kearns and the City Manager go at it – she lost By Pepper Parr June 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Things sometimes get a little stiff between people when a meeting has run long 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)	36th annual Special Athletes Track Meet - June 20 By Staff June 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There are those born with a disability who struggle every day of their lives to live 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)
Grocery Rebate program will send funds to low income families early in July By Staff June 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The federal government’s Cost of Living Act creates a Grocery Rebate program that supports low income families […] 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 in GO service schedule this weekend By Staff June 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Work has begun on the grade separation on Burloak that is impacting the GO service on 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)
Tough for people to learn just how the city plans to explain the Bateman development situation - they aren't getting it from the Mayor By Pepper Parr June 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor of Burlington is at it again. In a tweet she sent out answering questions […] 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)	Virtual meeting on updating flood hazard mapping for Tuck, Shoreacres, Appleby, and Sheldon Creeks June 7th By Staff June 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Climate change, flooding, making the right decisions now with the information available is a challenge. Conservation Halton […] 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)