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Burlington third on the list of 35 cities for average monthly rent rate: $2017 for a one bedroom By Staff May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This hurts! Average rent for all Canadian properties listed on Rentals.ca in April was $1,821 per month, […] 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)	I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE on at the Drury Lane Theatre June 3rd to 26th By Staff May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If you make it through the provincial election there is light hearted relieve for you. Burlington’s Drury […] 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)
While soccer is the most popular sport in the world - other sports have huge followings - they all develop life skills such as teamwork. By Barclay Gilmore May 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In spite of the diverse metrics applied to determine the popularity of various kinds of sports, […] 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 election race is very tight By Jason Octavo May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette assigned a reporter to learn how people in Burlington are handling the election for […] 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)
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, musician and activist will be onstage at Sound of Music By Pepper Parr May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Fantastic Negrito – will be part of the summer Sound of Music program. We’ve not heard […] 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)	Resident feedback wanted on Robert Bateman High School proposals By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is looking for residents’ feedback on a proposed land transaction with the Halton […] 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)
Ribfest fans will get a Taste of Summer at a Drive-Thru Kickoff on Victoria Day. By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If it worked twice – it will work a third time. The Drive thru worked well 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)	Public school board to purchase the city owned sports field next to Central High School - that is part of a bigger story By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board put out the following media release. The Halton District School Board 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)
Freeman Station will be open to visitors on Saturday. By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We are heading into a long weekend – people will be out and about looking for interesting […] 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)	Marina issues: First it was insurance - now its a crane operator strike. The question some are asking - what do you do with a drunken sailor? By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a detailed report on how council and city staff will do their best […] 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 1 Councillor meets with his constituents - virtually with 12 in the room By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Kelvin Galbraith is now embracing the world of retail politics. Kelvin Galbraith with Aldershot residents shortly […] 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)	First major holiday since the beginning of getting to a new normal - Queen Victoria would approve By Staff May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria Day: What’s open and closed at 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)
How fast do you get your winnings at the online casino By J. W Pitt May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Casino players consider many factors when choosing a casino. They look at the variety 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)	What do the voters in Burlington think - still a lot of undecided. By Staff May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette has assigned a reporter to learning how people in Burlington are handling the election for […] 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)
Sports Field Closures for May 16 By Staff May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The following sports fields are closed today (May 16) due to wet and unplayable conditions: Nelson D1 […] 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)	Tory candidate Natalie Pierre will be a No Show at the Chamber of Commerce event; a usually safe place for the PC's By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette had issues with the decision on the part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce […] 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 still sees this election as Doug Ford's to lose. By Ray Rivers May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mike Schreiner – Green Party There were a couple of political debates this past week. 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)	Two of Aldershot's best go up against Oakville Mayor Rob Burton By Staff May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tom Muir, a committed advocate for stronger public voices at the planning table sent a note 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)
Burlington Chamber of Commerce seems to have forgotten the reason for having democratically elected legislators By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In an earlier news report we asked: Why did the Burlington Chamber of Commerce decide 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)	Fund raiser for the Ukrainian refugees held on Saturday By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The community is going to have to get used to supporting those Ukrainians who arrive 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)