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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 ...

Amateur radio is something those looking for a something to keep them occupied might consider By Staff November 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Figuring out what to do with the time we have on our hands is going to be […] 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)	Land just to the north of City Hall where Cenotaph stands to be named Veteran Square By Pepper Parr November 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON November is seen as the time when we think more seriously about veterans from the wars […] 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)
Joseph Brant Hospital updates their caregiver and support person presence guidelines By Staff November 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Joseph Brant Hospital is updating its caregiver and support person presence guidelines effective today. The following […] 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)	Smoking and Vaping in Public Places now Prohibited By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It was a resolution passed at regional Council where it was agreed that each municipal council would […] 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)
Tim Hortons does a pivot; decides to sponsor free skating program - Covid rules limit ice pad to 10 people for one hour By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The very popular Tim Horton’s Free Skate program lost the donut maker’s sponsorship and, due to Covid […] 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 puts it hands around the throats of the Conservation Authorities By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The core mandate of Conservation Authorities across the province is being threatened by an item that was […] 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)
Stolen property investigation in Burlington leads to the arrest of three By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON,, ON The Halton Regional Police Service has made a number of arrests in relation to a stolen property […] 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 patch of red By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There is beauty within all that snow. The small path of red – the Canadian flag – […] 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)
Winter snow illuminated with bright Festive Season lights. By Staff November 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON That almost balmy weather we all enjoyed has been replaced by the winter that is part 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)	People cancelling medical procedures at Brant hospital By Pepper Parr November 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The news that there was a Covid19 outbreak in part of the Joseph Brant Hospital earlier […] 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)
Calling all Art Lovers in Burlington! Participate on a Community Public Art Jury By Staff November 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington spends quite a bit of money on public art. They want to refresh and add 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)	Covering for our Neighbours By Staff November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Your help is needed! November 22nd 11am-1pm Burlington Food Bank one day Neighbourhood Covid-19:FOOD DRIVE at 21 […] 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)
Charges Laid after Investigation into Local Ponzi Scheme By Staff November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Was it raw greed or just plain dumb responses? Something in the order of $1.3 million was involved. […] 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)	Two 20 storey towers proposed for Fairview - east of Appleby Line - virtual meeting December 3rd By Staff November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Different development news: a two tower project that isn’t in the downtown core and isn’t on Brant […] 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)
Stuart Miller, Director of Education for Halton District School Board resigns By Staff November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON At last night’s Board of Trustee meeting (Nov. 18, 2020) Stuart Miller, Director of Education 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)	Small Covid19 outbreak at Joseph Brant Hospital: 3 case workers and 1 patient now fully isolated. By Staff November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Three health care workers and one patient on 7 South 100 (7S100) at Joseph Brant Hospital have […] 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)
Regional Council holds a very successful virtual Special meeting devoted to hearing delegation on the Official Plan. By Pepper Parr November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It was the day for the Regional Council to hear delegations on the five reports 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)	Citizen Engagement scrambling for committee members By Pepper Parr November 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON’ It was a one hour virtual meeting with about 35 people taking part – at least […] 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 lights are out at the Performing Arts Centre - in the red applies to more than the Covid19 status By Staff November 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Port Nelson United Church had to cancel their Mirth and Music event; the Burlington Performing Arts […] 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)	An application for a 16th cannabis store in Burlington has been received. By Staff November 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Application for a 16th cannabis retail store in Burlington WAS received by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission […] 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)