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Could Burlington become a major focal point for the 2030 Commonwealth Games? By Pepper Parr January 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In 1930 Hamilton hosted what was then known as the British Empire Games. Given that Britain […] 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 Sharman will do well on the budget part of his portfolio - can the same be said of the Strategic Plan part of the job? By Pepper Parr January 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION When Mayor Meed Ward announced her Deputy Mayor initiative she assignef ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman […] 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 administration gets the first word on the budget they will debate next week. Projection is for a 7.08% increase over last year By Pepper Parr January 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Good media management means getting your story out first and trying to set the narrative. Burlington’s […] 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 message didn't resonate with female readers. Has VR Pro lost its touch By Staff January 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A reader writes: “I have been supporting the VR Pro races for four years now. The latest […] 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 does one define citizenship engagement in Burlington ? Would 'You will receive no further communications from my office.' be acceptable ? By Pepper Parr January 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON When Kelvin Galbraith was elected as Councillor for ward 1 in 2018 he would not 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)	The coyotes still seem to like Burlington. By Staff January 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is not the first piece of news people were expecting for 2023. An observant Gazette reader […] 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)
They are still at it - the identity thieves use phony email messages to draw you in. By Pepper Parr January 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON They do not give up – why should they – every day new people get pulled […] 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)	Rotary Centennial Pond Closed - what is open By Staff January 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It certainly doesn’t feel like seasonal weather but then just what is seasonal anymore. Enough 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)
Crowds show up around the world to celebrate a New Year - a better year perhaps? By Pepper Parr January 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON They do it differently in France don’t they ? The crowd on the Champs-Élysées celebrating 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 to enter a new year with so many problems that don't have answers - it is going to take more than 'hope for the best' to get through this one By Pepper Parr January 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON 365 pages – each one having the potential to bring new problems. Maybe February 14th 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)
Rivers on: Democracy’s Last Stand - many lessons to be learned from this conflict. By Ray Rivers December 31st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON “Your money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that 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)	Meet Ernie - My 2022 Christmas Tree By Pepper Parr December 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ernie – my 2022 Christmas tree. Christmas engages all of us in different ways. The kids […] 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 asks some very pointed questions on pharmacists being able to do some prescription work - wonders as well when the public will hear from MPP Natalie Pierre By Penny Hersh December 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON I have done some investigation regarding the ability for pharmacists to prescribe certain medications. This 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)	This is an opportunity you don't want to miss - fantastic discounts in some great Performing Arts Centre events: Irish Rovers and Dolly Parton. By Staff December 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre announced their 2022 Boxing Week Sale earlier this month. This is the first […] 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)
Exploring the Thrill of Live Casinos: How They Give Players a Real-Life Experience By Staff December 30, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Live casinos have been around for quite some time now, offering players a real-life casino experience from […] 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 biggest problem the city faces - housing - is now the portfolio given to Deputy Mayor Shawna Stolte By Pepper Parr December 29th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In creating a new area of responsibility for the six ward Councillors Mayor Meed Ward looked […] 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)
Province permitting pharmacies to prescribe for 13 minor ailments as of January 1st By Staff December 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Interesting – will it make a difference. The province has changed some of the medical regulations that […] 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)	Angelo Bentivegna as a Deputy Mayor: it could work out very well for the city and give him a chance to mature as a politician By Pepper Parr December 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Deputy Mayor with Portfolio is a new model of governance for Burlington city council. 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)
Seniors just might get the attention and services they deserve - council has deferred hitting them with the new rates and fees. By Pepper Parr December 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There was a time when the Seniors’ Centre was a vibrant place that was close 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)	An opportunity to support local heroes By Pepper Parr December 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON These are the people that get you through serious health issues. They are there when you […] 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)