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Do Families From the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Gamble Online ? By Frank P. Mickens July 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON While the gambling regime in Canada was previously rippled with obscurity, the coast is 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)	City web site now has a new look and appears to handle searches quicker By Staff July 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The city web site has had a remake. It looks different – and at first run it 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)
COVID-19 vaccines available for children under 5 starting July 28 By Staff July 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Second boosters also available for immunocompromised youth 12-17 Following Provincial direction, starting Thursday July 28, 2022, parents 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)	Ward six now has a race: Bentivegna, who won by less than 50 votes in 2018 will face Rick Greenspoon By Pepper Parr July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Rick Greenspoon’s trip to city hall to file his nomination papers took a circuitous route. Rick […] 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 volunteer program launched to centralize all City volunteer opportunities By Staff July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City has launched a new centralized volunteer program to better serve volunteer needs. You can now […] 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)	Minister announces Plan to Catch Up returning 1.4 Million Elementary Students and over 650,000 Secondary Students to Classrooms By Staff July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is not something you will want to tell the kids about as they enjoy the summer […] 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 far into the public trough will candidates shove their snouts ? Using neighbourhood program funds to throw a party for the Mayor seem to be Ok By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON What would we do without attentive, sharp eyed readers who know the smell of dead fish […] 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 Burlington political unknown throws his hat into the race for the office of Mayor By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When people decide they want to run for public office they usually want the public 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)
Rivers on the return of the turbines to the Russians; breaking his own sanctions, albeit indirectly. By Ray Rivers July 23, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION As the Russians were marching into Ukraine, Canada’s PM, Mr. Trudeau reassured the President of Ukraine […] 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)	Choosing a Reputable Casino App in Canada By Justina Gursky July 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Knowing that the people you are using for online casino sport gambling are properly licensed […] 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 became clear to a packed room at the Art Gallery that something wonderful had taken place - the best in us was on display By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Part 2: Queen’s 70th Jubilee celebration Half way through and Karina Gould calls for a break – […] 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)	Citizens recognized for their community work at the 70th Queen's Jubilee By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The event was originally going to be held in Civic Square – extreme heat killed 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)
Is this what they meant by intensification? Council members felt blind sided By Pepper Parr July 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Lisa Kearns Councillor for ward 2 holds regular ward level meetings. It is something she has […] 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)	Seventy three citizens recognized for their community service By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Revised: we erred; there were 73 recipients if the Jubilee awards Forty citizens will be wearing a […] 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 Student Theatre Performing Arts Camp Presents: JEKYLL AND HYDE July 28th - two performances By Staff July 23, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Student Theatre Performing Arts Camp Presents: JEKYLL AND HYDE Music by Frank Wildhorn, Book by Leslie […] 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)	Just What This City Needs - Something to Laugh At By Staff July 22nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Published with permission from Plan B. It’s the Wizard of the OLT (Ontario Land Tribunal) that we’re […] 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)
Metrolinx Adjusting Service to Accommodate Soccer Fans on the 23rd By Staff July 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Metrolinx is listening to comments about crowding on TFC match days – on platforms, trains and even […] 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 Model Parks and Recreation is Using to Serve the Seniors needs a re-think - soon. By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A heat warning has been issued by Halton Region beginning July 22, 2022. When a heat […] 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 4 candidate Eden Wood is now very public By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON No one knew anything about Eden Wood. There was nothing on social media; some thought she […] 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)	'Just watch me' said Kimberly Calderbank By Kimberly Calderbank July 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Lifted from the Kimberly Calderbank LinkedIn page Everyone has an opinion. BUT, why let the opinions 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)