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Public School Board Multi-Year Plan up for review

By Pepper Parr April 28th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is asking students, families, staff and the community to ...

The rule against wearing political symbols in the legislative chamber is impacting the Milton by-election

By Pepper Parr April 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There is a very direct link between the matter of wearing a Palestinian kaffiyeh in ...

Citizen reaches the same conclusion as Eric Stern: Taxes did go up 10.21%

By Pepper Parr April 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A Gazette reader posted the following comment in the vibrant Comments section of the Gazette. "Taking ...

You can assume everyone of these people have a library card: Great competition

By Staff April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library announces the champions of this year's Grand Battle of the Books 2024 competition. Heartfelt ...

Documentary on personal mental health and the role exercise plays - to be screened May 6th

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I am not sure that I would use the word “celebrate” to announce the screening ...

The city was listening. Ottawa was listening. Will they act? By Ryan O’Dowd October 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Hundreds attended an Every Child Matters Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony yesterday afternoon in downtown Burlington. […] 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)	Scobie on the betrayal By Gary Scobie October 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The comments section of the Gazette is heavily used. At times there is a lot 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)
Did we see a lot of Truth yesterday? By Pepper Parr October 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON With the first Truth and Reconciliation Day celebrated I find myself asking – just how much […] 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 gavel is passed at Community Development Halton By Staff September 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Another virtual Annual General Meeting. The type of thing you attend because you have 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)
Burlington Bulls took it all at the Back to School Blast in Kitchener By Staff September 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This past weekend, the 2011 AAA Burlington Bulls won the 10U/11U Back to School Blast in Kitchener. […] 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 Group Creates a Help Centre for expected immigrants from Afghanistan By Staff September 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Sarah Wahidi is part of a group that has created a Help Centre for recently landed refugees. […] 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)
Could a land swap save the city and keep the waterfront in the hands of the public? By Pepper Parr September 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It was during a meeting on that wonderful deck that runs along the north side 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)	New Director of Transportation: Tolone retired more than a month ago, doubtful there will ever be another like him By Pepper Parr September 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON. ON When there is a new appointment at city hall the Gazette reports on the newcomer 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)
One Burlington celebrates the faith and culture of our Indigenous peoples. By Staff September 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON One Burlington celebrates the diversity of faith and cultural groups in Burlington, Halton and area by hosting […] 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)	Police Reporting Vehicle Theft Spike in Burlington By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In September, 2021, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seen a significant increase in reprograming thefts […] 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 Classrooms will be Focusing on the Meaning of the Truth and Reconciliation reports By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30, the Halton District […] 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)	Memorial Walk Will Take Place on Thursday Starting at the Western End of Spencer Smith Park By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this Thursday […] 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 wants feedback on the Long Term Accommodation Plan By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Parents/guardians, staﬀ members, students and the broader community are invited to review and provide feedback 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)	Our Last Comment on the Federal Election in Burlington By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is time to bring to an end the machinations of the recent federal election. 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)
Police Seek Assistance Identifying Male who Exposed Himself in Burlington By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who exposed […] 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)	Were we right? We certainly weren't wrong By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There was a headline on a story that we published that gave the Conservatives in 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 two Michaels - when will the Governor General name them as Members of the Order of Canada ? By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Many in Burlington have been patiently waiting for the federal government to announce that Terry Fox […] 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)	Architect explains what will make Waterfront Hotel site the top destination in the city By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Lilia Koleva is a partner with the firm of architects that did the early design work […] 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)
Advocates for climate change gather in Spencer Smith Park By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington/Oakville Climate event was held in Spencer Smith Park yesterday […] 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)	One road to more affordable housing in Burlington is a closer look and some action on Inclusionary Zoning By Staff September 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a relatively new strategy in many Canadian municipalities that specifically allows municipalities 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)