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Draft of Live and Play Plan recommendations ready for public review

By Staff April 28th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The draft recommendations for the Live and Play Plan are now ready for the community to ...

Halton Regional Police add third Deputy: Maher will head up the specialized investigative unit,

By Staff April 28th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Region of Halton has added a third deputy police chief. Superintendent Kevin Maher was promoted to ...

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 ...

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)
Developer's consultant explains what they have in mind - looking for feedback. By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette has been able to tell this story after wrangling with city hall to get access […] 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 number of cars on Burlington streets isn't being looked at properly By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward once said that fireworks were something she heard about from residents almost […] 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)
Fleet of model boats to take to the water on Centennial pond By Alan Harrington September 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Spencer Smith Park is a wondrous place that offers a little something for everyone. Beneath 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)	Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns meets with constituents in a live, socially-distanced meeting By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON We saw the first occasion where a ward councillor met with constituents both virtually and 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)
Renovictions: A nasty little procedure for getting rid of a tenant - then upping the rent By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier this week Community Development Halton put out a very good report. It was lengthy – so […] 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)	Three quarters of a million students took part in a mock election: Interesting results By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Memo to Directors of Education across the country. Young people do care about who gets elected 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)
Climate event - Spencer Smith Park, Saturday - the job now is to continue telling the story By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Hayley Verall, There will be musical performances including Burlington singer Hayley Verall, two children’s singing groups, […] 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 being done to address the issue of housing affordability ? By Staff September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The evidence is in, and it is overwhelming. The cost of housing has grown much more quickly […] 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 will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 as a holiday By Staff September 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30 […] 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)	Former Burlington Elementary School Teacher Charged with Historical Sexual Assault By Staff September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a male in relation to a sexual assault 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)
How and why was the Rambo Creek diversion chanel built By Eric Chiasson September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON For those of you who live or work in the downtown Burlington area or who enjoy […] 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)	Lowville residents enjoy sneak previews at Thinkspot By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Some 40 residents gathered in Lowville at Walt Rickli’s Interactive […] 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 can now get a look at what the developer wants to do with the Waterfront Hotel site By Pepper Parr September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On the evening of September 8th, there was a virtual pre-application presentation given by Bousfields, planners […] 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 suspect on an attempted murder charge has been found deceased By Staff September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON. ON The Halton Regional police were looking for David Lavoie (37) of Hamilton as a wanted in connection […] 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)
Karina Gould keeps the Burlington seat; Emily Brown was never able to attract the Conservative vote By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Relieved at having won the seat Gould talks to media. She held […] 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: An Unnecessary Election? By Ray Rivers September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION By law there has to be an election four years following the last one, except […] 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 gearing up for - QR code type application expected on October 22nd By Staff September 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario is still dealing with the fourth wave of Covid19 infections that are driven by the highly […] 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)	It was Casey's evening - friends gathered at Cosgrove field to celebrate # 19 By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is said that having empathy for others is a very […] 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)