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OLT hearings give a peek at what the Lakeshore Road development could look like - IF it gets approved

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario Land Tribunal completed a solid week of hearings on the plans to re-develop ...

Vote in Milton appears to tell Premier Ford - things are just fine. Voter turn out - about 25%

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There has been a lot of talk recently at City Council meetings about democracy. The look ...

City launches Civic Recognition program: Nominations now open

By Staff May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON' The City of Burlington is introducing a new civic recognition initiative to celebrate the individuals and ...

Stiles: ‘People have gone to jail for deleting government emails’

By Pepper Parr May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There’s more. Are you surprised? Ontario NDP and Official Opposition Leader, Marit Stiles, responded to new ...

Lyme disease and Ticks: what you need to know if you are wandering around outdoors

By Staff May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON As temperatures start to climb this time of year, the Ontario government is encouraging people across ...

Female takes $1,200 worth of fragrance product - by passes the check aisle By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Saturday January 30th, 2021, at approximately 3:40pm, a lone female entered the Shoppers Drug Mart located […] 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)	Mountainside Outdoor Pool to be Revitalized - Parks and Recreation Looking for Community Input By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Mountainside Outdoor Pool has served the community well for over 50 years. The City of Burlington 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)
Halton Regional Police Service Launches Black Heritage Cruiser Design Contest By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In honour of Black History Month, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and its Black Internal Support […] 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 COVID-19 Task Force members announced By Pepper Parr February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City has created a Burlington COVID-19 Task Force It is huge. It is all […] 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)
Adam van Koeverden says the CN hub By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Addressing the Speaker of the House of Commons Friday morning Adam van Koeverden said: Mr. Speaker, last […] 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)	Federal government gets thanked by the Chamber of Commerce - Region of Halton and its municipalities feel they have been betrayed. By Pepper Parr January 31srt, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Full page advertisement in the weekend Toronto Star The good people of Milton don’t see 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)
Oakville Burlington MP touts for Terry on the new $5 bill By Staff January 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON You have to give Oakville North Burlington Member of Parliament Pam Damoff more than a high five […] 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 struggles with meaning of By Pepper Parr January 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON “Hope is certainly on the horizon” said the Mayor who voted along with her colleagues 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)
Senior Well-being During COVID-19 - not that good By Staff January 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton publishes material relevant to the well-being of the Region. The following is their most […] 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)	Catch the Ace Lottery is Back - Brant Hospital and Rotary are the Sponsors By Staff January 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Someone is going to win $1,000 guaranteed FEBRUARY 3rd DRAW ONLY! How does Catch the Ace 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)
Damoff to hold on -line Town Hall on federal budget - February 11th By Pepper Parr January 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Oakville North-Burlington MP Pam Damoff in full election mode Pam Damoff, the MP for Oakville North […] 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 Slo-Pitch league is taking registrations for the summer season - will we have a lock-down free summer? By Staff January 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The crack of the bat that can be heard even if you are seated way up 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)
Photo of the day: Not for the faint of heart By Staff January 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It was one of those bleak winter days that often follow a snow storm. Close to blistering […] 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 item is vital; another doesn't seem to make much sense - and the city needs another lawyer By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Operations draft budget suggests a tax increase of 4.99%. The Mayor doesn’t like the look […] 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)
Sustainability is much more than something you think you should do - it reaches all the way down to the bottom line Nicole Ramberg January 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Reduce, reuse, recycle: the mantra of sustainability. We all know that these three actions are vital 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)	The hospitality sector has found a way to get their craft beer into your house - they use Growlers and Howlers By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON When I saw the media release I didn’t know what a Growler was. Interesting approach 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)
Finance department provides a budget simulation tool - figure out how you would send the money By Staff January 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON During February City Councillors will be debating the Operations budget which threatens to come in at more […] 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 little windy for the birds today By Pepper Parr January 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It got a little windy out there this morning. Wasn’t much on the ground for 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)
Retail Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests and Charges By Staff January 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has completed an investigation into 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)	Guidelines to help doctors decide how likely it is that a patient may live or die in the short term issued by the province. By Staff January 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Correction: The 44 students infected at a university student residence were at McGill University – not the University […] 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)