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Public School Classrooms will be Focusing on the Meaning of the Truth and Reconciliation reports By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30, the Halton District […] 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)	Memorial Walk Will Take Place on Thursday Starting at the Western End of Spencer Smith Park By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this Thursday […] 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 wants feedback on the Long Term Accommodation Plan By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Parents/guardians, staﬀ members, students and the broader community are invited to review and provide feedback on 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)	Our Last Comment on the Federal Election in Burlington By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is time to bring to an end the machinations of the recent federal election. 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)
Police Seek Assistance Identifying Male who Exposed Himself in Burlington By Staff September 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who exposed […] 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)	Were we right? We certainly weren't wrong By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There was a headline on a story that we published that gave the Conservatives in 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)
The two Michaels - when will the Governor General name them as Members of the Order of Canada ? By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Many in Burlington have been patiently waiting for the federal government to announce that Terry Fox […] 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)	Architect explains what will make Waterfront Hotel site the top destination in the city By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Lilia Koleva is a partner with the firm of architects that did the early design work […] 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)
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)