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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 ...

Library Annual Writing Contest, Write Here Write Now, runs May 1 to 31.

By Staff May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Calling all aspiring Burlington writers—embark on a literary adventure and let your creativity soar! Burlington Public Library's ...

Pickleball enthusiasts want to see a better deal for Parkinson disease victims

By Staff May 2nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The pickleball community is asking their enthusiasts to get ready to "slice through the latest scoop ...

Objection Letter to the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) License Application for the proposed Burlington Nelson Quarry Extension By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington Community Planning Department is in receipt of the information package, dated, October 27, […] 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 will be able to ask questions of quarry operator at a virtual meeting December 10th By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Nelson Aggregate application for licenses to expand their quarry operation in rural Burlington is getting 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)
Arrests and Charges Laid in Purse Thefts by Halton Police By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police have arrested and laid charges against one male and one female in relation […] 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 settles on a location for the layover lines - Harvester at Walkers Line By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Metrolinx had to pivot and change its mind twice before it landed in the site 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)
Council Committee chairs nominated for the 2021 term of office By Pepper Parr December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Running of Council business in Burlington is done using a Standing Committee structure. Burlington has three […] 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 first for the city: a heated bus shelter - paid for by a seniors group By Pepper Parr December 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Why the city could not say they were grateful for the initiative and the money 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)
Council works its way through a very heavy work load - more on GO service improvements and changes to the arts file By Pepper Parr December 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON City Council meeting as a Standing Committee on Monday went through a very heavy agenda. They […] 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)	Santa seen in town - in a Fire Truck - no reindeer By Pepper Parr December 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There was no new snow on the ground but there was a Santa sitting as 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)
Former football great teams up with Oakville North Burlington MP Damoff to put Terry Fox on the new $5 bill By Staff December 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It follows that if Burlington has a magnificent monument celebrating and recognizing the occasion when 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)	Santa takes to his first Magic Trail Tour on Saturday: Rural Burlington, Tyandaga, Brant Hills and Mountainside are the first communities By Staff December 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Santa’s Holiday Magic Trail Santa’s Holiday Magic Trail is an innovative alternative to the traditional Santa Claus […] 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)
Council sticks its neck out to bring people downtown to shop. Big dollars in parking revenue will get away By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It was an amendment to the parking bylaw submitted by a Council member to be heard […] 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)	Adding an economic sustainability lens to the way local business and public agencies do business By Nicole Ramberg December 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Environmental, social and economic sustainability are integral components in a thriving society; it is important 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)
Seventh Town Hall on Covid19 to take place December 16th - a virtual event By Staff December 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Another Town Hall on Covid19. This next one will be on December 16th, between 6:00 and 7:00 […] 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)	Leaves getting a lot of attention from the female Councillors By Staff December 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The leaves are getting a lot of attention Having fallen to the ground they expected to get […] 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)
Leaves are now weather dependent - snow impedes their collection By Staff December 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Leaves and parking – the two bug bears that bedevil Burlington. Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte City […] 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 to do a census of the student population By Staff December 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) will host a virtual Student Census Information Session on Tuesday, December […] 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)
Bao casino platform accepts deposits using cryptocurrency By Ella Wilson December 3, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Canadian gaming is developing and new online clubs keep opening every season. Recently, residents of this […] 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 Lions make major donation to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Fundraiser By Staff December 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON For many years, Burlington Lions Club members have had the great honour of ringing the bells as […] 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 90 minute parking bonus could end up costing a big bundle - will it be abused like the Free P? By Pepper Parr December 2, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON More about parking in the city. The city had a Free P parking program that worked […] 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)	Most Profitable Industries in 2020 By Mildred Austria December 2, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON What industries are some of the most profitable in 2020, and how are they achieving this? […] 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)