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Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North Burlington announced today that she will not be seeking re-election

By Pepper Parr May 1, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North Burlington announced today that” Even great chapters come to an ...

A little more detail on the Mayor's Speaker Series; first one to take place on the 27th

By Staff May 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In a tweet the Mayor sent out we learn the following: My new Mayor’s Speaker Series ‘Innovation ...

New electricity rate proposed for EV chargers: 150,000 electric vehicles now on Ontario roads

By Staff May 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario Exploring Options to Reduce Electricity Rates for Public EV Chargers. New electricity rate would help ...

More about the re-development of the Waterfront Hotel

By Pepper Parr May 1, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There are several sides on the Waterfront Hotel redevelopment. Darko Vranich owner of the property wants ...

Summer employment opportunity - Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer

By Staff April 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton (CDH) is a non-profit organization committed to building a society in which diversity, ...

Walmart delivers a significant cash contribution to the Food Bank By Staff June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON One of the things that makes the Burlington Food Bank the success it is are the partnerships […] 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)	Brazen thefts from LCBO stores have taken place recently - latest was earlier this week By Staff June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 5:15pm, a male suspect attended the LCBO store located at 321 […] 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 a painful week for everyone - there was a bit of sunshine in a handmade poster By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The week that is now behind us was filled with so much heavy news. The discovery […] 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)	Rural Burlington should have access to broadband internet before the end of the year By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It was a long awaited announcement that means a lot to the people in north 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)
Part of North Burlington to get Better Internet Access By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Adam van Koeverden talking to a constituent in Milton Later today, Adam van Koeverden, the Member […] 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’s gag law will limit comment on essentially any public policy issue By Christine Van Geyn and Scott Hennig. June 14th, 2021 Reprinted from the Globe and Mail. Politicians are going to politician. It doesn’t matter their […] 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 Enters into Stage One of the Provincial Reopen Plan By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Early reports on the opening of restaurants and bars are that things went well. The turnout […] 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)	Nelson Pool and Splash Pads Closed Today and Sunday - operational issues By Staff June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Due to an unforeseen operational issue, Nelson Pool and Splash Park is closed Saturday, June 12 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)
Mayor mourns loss of four members of a Muslim family By Dennis Gibbons June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward says she and members of city council are committed to bringing […] 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)	Muslim Community holds their service in Spencer Smith Park By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON They gathered quietly at the edge of Lake Ontario to take part in a Muslim Call […] 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 extends temporary wage increase for personal support workers - well deserved By Staff June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is investing $141 million to extend the temporary wage increase for personal support workers […] 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)	That Park Experience - they are going to tell you what you can and can't do - they will be nice to you. By Staff June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has many great parks, big and small, that residents and visitors enjoy throughout […] 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)
Finding the Best Hosting Solution for your Website is Not Always Easy By Maria Logger June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON While there are many web hosting services available, finding the best hosting solution for your website […] 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)	Washroom Availability at Tourism Office on Locust - just north of Lakeshore By Staff June 11th, 2021 Burlington, ON When ya gotta – ya gotta. Lots of porta potties in the Beachway – none 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)
Online casinos – no sign of wavering this year Sidney Adams June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON So much of life and leisure has moved online over the course of the last year. 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)	Mayor on Community Prayer Event Supporting Muslim Community June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Statement from the Mayor The devastating loss of life that took place in London, Ontario earlier this week has affected […] 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 advises council that the city is not going to be the locale for huge parties in the parks By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Parties of a thousand people will soon be held – but they are not here yet […] 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)	Call to Prayer Service to take place in Spencer Smith Park on Friday By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Mosque is planning a Call to Prayer Service in Spencer Smith Park at 1:30 […] 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)
Mayor assures public that city will ensure that large crowds do not congregate in Spencer Smith Park By Staff June 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Meed Ward released the following comments to the public: Last weekend, on Saturday night, we experienced […] 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)	Rainbow Crosswalk Survey written by the Mayor comes up short on demographic data - just who was responding? By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON We now know a little bit more about the survey that pulled in more than 4000 […] 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)