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Halton Student Transportation Services experiencing shortage of school bus drivers; shortage causing service delays By Staff November 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) advises that a shortage of school bus drivers is impacting school bus […] 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)	With the confusion and chaos a gap year for students sounds like a good idea. Check it out. By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The private sector does know how to spot an opportunity and make the best of it. […] 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)
Tickets to Raptors and Maple Leafs are up for auction - closes Friday at 10:30 pm By Staff November 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Don’t miss out on your chance to bid on incredible items like Toronto Maple Leafs tickets, Toronto […] 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 thanks his constituents for their support - makes no mention of his conflict issues By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION I don’t know the kind of thinking that is behind a statement like this – sent […] 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 approves securing a $5 million line of credit - just in cash they run short. In the past reserve funds were used as a funds source By Staff November 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Council was asked earlier in the week to approve the by-law to authorize the temporary borrowings 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)	An early warning sign from Community Living By Pepper Parr November 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON See what is set out in the piece below as one of those early warning signs. […] 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)
Doug Ford wants to do to the Regions what he did to Toronto city council - decimate them By Pepper Parr November 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Ontario government is introducing new legislation that would, if […] 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)	Mayor announces appoinment of Deputy Mayors at the Inauguration. By Pepper Parr November 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON During the Inaugurations of the 2022-2026 city council last night Mayor Marianne Meed Ward announced 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)
Interested in making something - there is a place where you can tinker away to your hearts delight. By Pepper Parr November 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There was a time when libraries were about books. Today you can borrow videos and 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)	Population growth for Burlington set at 124,390 by 2051 - that's why all the high rise towers are being built. By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON At a city council meeting last week a resolution was put forward asking the provincial government […] 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)
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts and Mobi-Mats are packing it in for the winter By Staff November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As of today, outdoor tennis courts and outdoor pickleball courts are closed for the winter and 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)	What comes after 'strongly recommending' the wearing of masks ? The public just doesn't seem interested By Staff November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is “strongly recommending” that Ontarians wear masks in all indoor public […] 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)
Why do we continue to publish the rant ? By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION A number of readers have questioned the frequent publishing of a particularly nasty piece of behaviour […] 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)	Easy Tips on How to Win More in Online Casinos By Stephan Dimech November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Playing in an online casino has become a popular pastime for many people. Whether you started playing […] 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 Burlington Integrity Commissioner has been busy - looks as if he is going to be even busier. By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Once the members of the 2022-2026 City Council are sworn in the Integrity Commissioner can begin […] 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 Burlington you knew is disappearing - almost everything east of Brant along Lakeshore will be high rise. By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON While city council waits to have their successful election campaigns made legal at the swearing 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)
Stolte advises that she will not attend the Swearing in Ceremony on Tuesday - Covid19 results not where they need to be By Staff November 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There will not be a full complement of the members of Council who are to be sworn […] 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 Governance Material? What happened to it? The way we govern ourselves matters By Anne and Dave Marsden November 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON 270 (1) (5) of the Municipal Act states: A municipality shall adopt and maintain […] 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)
Looking at the Different Gambling Options in Ontario, Canada By Frank P Mickens November 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON With the regulated iGaming in Ontario Canada, what are some of the options that are […] 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)	Today as we remember – we know full well those that were lost knew just what they were fighting for. By Pepper Parr November 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington actually has two Remembrance Day event, three if you count the goings on at 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)