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Ward 2 Councillor tells her people: If you want a Better Burlington you are going to have to demand it

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We don’t think the Mayor expects those Councillors who are opposed to her grasp on ...

Burlington MP Karina Gould issues her statement on the federal budget

By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We reported earlier today that we had heard nothing from Burlington MP KArina Gould on the ...

Shawna Stolte parts way with the Mayor on endorsing the Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON When the Mayor’s Speaker series was being debated at a Council meeting earlier she was ...

Teasing Gravity - on stage at Performing Arts

By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON TEASING GRAVITY is a thrilling adventure in movement featuring contemporary dance by some of North America’s ...

Burlington MP Karina Gould has yet to comment on the federal budget - why?

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Karina Gould released her budget statement later in the day. Link to that statement is HERE When ...

Caregivers and Support Persons Required in Joseph Brant Emergency Room NOW! By Tamara De Dominicis October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON’ When you go to the emergency room of the hospital, you are at your most […] 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)	Tax hit from the city set at 5.45% increase over last year. Town Hall to hear from the public November 22nd By Staff October 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Shaping Burlington’s 2022 budget: key meeting dates coming up, including a virtual town hall with Mayor Marianne […] 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)
Spooktacular at Burlington Centre went off without a hitch. By Ryan O’Dowd October 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Centre’s Spooktacular Finds and Drive-In weekend has been a big success so far. The Mom’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)	She wasn't the Avon lady - she was Burlington's Liberal candidate who unknowingly knocked on the door of Andrew Drummond the NDP candidate By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Provincial Liberal candidate, Mariam Manaa, kicked off canvassing in the eastern […] 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)
PUBLIC ALERT - Overnight Cluster of Overdoses By Staff October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Regional Police Service is issuing a Public Alert after responding to five non-fatal, unintentional overdoses overnight […] 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)	Engagement Plan that is detailed and filled with information that hasn't been discussed yet at MTSA meetings By Pepper Parr October 20, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This Background piece is on the long side. It is the first time we have seen […] 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 editorial choices get made and how differences are resolved. By Pepper Parr October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette is a member of the National Newsmedia Council. In a recent report from 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)	1st annual Burlington Literary Festival launches in November By Staff October 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Booklovers and writers, take note! The 1st annual Burlington Literary Festival launches in November, just in time […] 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)
Library services limited during a software system upgrade, Nov 2 to 18 By Staff October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library will start a major move to a new library software system and service […] 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)	Innocent eyes: remove the fear of failure and art like this is possible By Staff October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This was passed on to us – we haven’t had an opportunity yet to talk 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)
The Holiday Market planned for December of this year appears to be relying on sponsorships: Is there that much loose cash in the city? By Pepper Parr October 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This is about an event proposal that literally slipped through council with very little public input. […] 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)	Families from Halton and beyond are invited to view livestream of virtual Open House to learn about the innovative four-year iStem program By Staff October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is holding a virtual I-STEM Open House on Thursday, Oct. 28 […] 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 Liberals starting their campaign to put Mariam Manaa in the Legislature. By Staff October 21, 2021 BURLINGTON. The Election writ hasn’t been issued but the date is set – the province will go 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)	Spooktacular event runs between 10 am and 5 pm Saturday at Burlington Central By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Centre transforms this Saturday for their Spooktacular Finds and Drive-In Movie […] 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)
Another big one on Brant Street - seven level podium with no mention of how high the structure will rise By Staff October 21sr, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Another Brant Street development – this one at Brant and Prospect – 789-795 Brant Street Applicant is […] 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)	Working towards a consensus on protecting and maintaining the forest canopy By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It’s the trees again. Burlington has this struggle going on within the bosom of the city […] 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)
Is Burlington missing out on a chance to show some leadership on the electrification of buses? By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Here is an interesting situation. Our Mayor sits on the Burlington Hydro Board. Electrical Utilities across […] 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 to Expect of Online Casino Gaming in Canada? By Staff October 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Online casino gaming is legal and available to Canadians, but what’s it really like? While there is […] 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)
Public School Board hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians this Fall By Staff October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Fall. […] 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 of Burlington recreational facilities and vaccine status By Staff October 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington will continue to follow the Provincial mandate and require proof of vaccination in […] 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)