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By-election taking place in Milton today

By Pepper Parr May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Today is by-election day for people who live in the Milton riding. The northern part of ...

Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North Burlington announced today that she will not be seeking re-election

By Pepper Parr May 1, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North Burlington announced today that” Even great chapters come to an ...

A little more detail on the Mayor's Speaker Series; first one to take place on the 27th

By Staff May 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In a tweet the Mayor sent out we learn the following: My new Mayor’s Speaker Series ‘Innovation ...

New electricity rate proposed for EV chargers: 150,000 electric vehicles now on Ontario roads

By Staff May 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario Exploring Options to Reduce Electricity Rates for Public EV Chargers. New electricity rate would help ...

More about the re-development of the Waterfront Hotel

By Pepper Parr May 1, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There are several sides on the Waterfront Hotel redevelopment. Darko Vranich owner of the property wants ...

Opposing views on Pride Flag will be heard by Catholic Trustees on Tuesday By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON,, ON The debate on flying the Pride flag at Catholic schools in the Halton Region will be […] 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)	Pride flag issues bedevil the Catholic School Board - federal MP's write an Open Letter By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tuesday of this week the Halton District Catholic School (HDCSB) Board will hear delegations related 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)
Things are getting better and better in the news room; circulation has some new offerings as well By Pepper Parr January 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the next week or so you will begin to see some subtle changes to 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)	Dress Warmly: Top 5 Ideas for a Fun Winter in Burlington By Amy Hogan January 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Winter in all its glory In countries and cities where winter is in all its glory, […] 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)
Ford loses a key Minister: Phillips resigns - didn't want to run for re-election in June By Pepper Parr January 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Is this the beginning of the downfall of a provincial government? In a major pre-election setback […] 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 the Downtown Terminal opening hours By Staff January 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Starting Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Downtown Terminal opening hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […] 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 5 Councillor speaks out on the Regional Growth projections By Paul Sharman January 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The following response to residents of Burlington who have emailed City Council members regarding the potential increase […] 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)	GWD Foundation for Kids gifts $3.42 million to Burlington Foundation By Staff January 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The GWD Foundation for Kids announced a $3.42 million major gift that will continue the legacy established […] 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)
Sweetgrass to be the name of the former Ryerson Park By Pepper Parr January 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ryerson Park was to be renamed. Egerton Ryerson was no longer in fashion and the Mayor saw […] 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)	Second COVID19 outbreak at Joseph Brant Hospital By Staff January 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON An outbreak has been declared on Unit 4 North 700 (4N700) at Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) after […] 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)
Home Builders Association looks forward to working with city on inclusionary zoning - making homes available to all income levels By Mike Collins-Williams January 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The West End Home Builders’ Association is very pleased to participate in the City’s Housing Strategy […] 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)	Plan B fears the city might have missed the boat on keeping view to Spencer Smith Park as part of the public domain By Don Fletcher January 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON An earlier version of this article included illustration that were out-dated. The illustrations have been revised. We […] 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 is Inclusionary Zoning and why should you care - it may be the only way some people every get to own a home By Staff January 13th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington is going to hear a lot about Inclusionary Zoning. Most council members love the idea 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)	Where is the snow plow now - city has an app that lets you know By Staff January 12th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Residents can now use an online application to track the progress of snow clearing operations 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)
Chief Planner Heather MacDonald resigns - will continue to serve with a lighter load By Pepper Parr January 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It has been some time since a Burlington city council came even close to bringing tears 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)	Muir claims the numbers are fabricated with no public input By Tom Muir January 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON These are all fabricated numbers from the dictatorship of planning at the province. They are not […] 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)
Nicer names for the development that will take place at the GO station locations By Pepper Parr January 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON They were called Mobility Hubs in the beginning. Then they got technical and called then MTSAs […] 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)	St Matthews taking a break as a food drop off location By Staff January 11, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Food is still needed at the Food Bank. St.Matthews Church served as a convenient drop off location. […] 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)
Staff shortages might limit what the city can deliver in the way of services By Pepper Parr January 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON After spending three quarters of the day on Monday in Closed sessions dealing with legal matters 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)	What kind of growth might we see by 2051? A lot. By Pepper Parr January 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Another one of those pictures being worth a thousand words. Council is currently debating the level […] 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)