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Stay close to shore when using a flotation device By Staff June 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON They look like fun and they are fun – only if used wisely. These were not meant […] 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 Bateman High school story has a decent ending - the community comes out on top By Pepper Parr June 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The community battle to keep the current Robert Bateman High school functioning at some level within […] 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)
Changes in the leadership at the Art Gallery By Pepper Parr June 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre has managed to keep delivering value to the city. Robert Steven 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)	Light humour appears to have difficulty penetrating the hearts of the city. Lightening up a little would be welcome By Staff June 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON In a news story earlier this week we said: “Burlington may not be ready for this.” 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)
Where does the money get spent? Have fun following the money trail By Staff June 29, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is too hot to spend much time outside and at this point in the pandemic we […] 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)	Ontario Funds Combatting Islamophobia in Schools By Staff June 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is investing in a plan to counter Islamophobia and ensure classrooms are free from […] 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: Canada Day is a Time for Reflection When a war between nations is lost The loser, we know, pays the cost But even when Germany fell to your hands Consider dear […] 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)	Step Two of Reopen plans effective June 30th By Staff June 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Finally, we are moving into Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. In this step there are […] 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 Commisso and Brian Dean: one a neat freak the other a hot mess - catch them in a virtual production of The Odd Couple By Staff June 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington may not be ready for this. City Manager Tim Commisso, he who dances in the streets […] 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)	Sound of Music - Live on Line on Canada Day By Staff June 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Everyone in the entertainment business has had to pivot and find a way to get their show […] 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)
Coping with Covid: Free Workshop By Staff June 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It has been a long, long, long 18+ months; with vaccinations on the rise and covid cases […] 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)	Donors encouraged to book and keep appointments to boost blood supply By Staff June 28, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There was a period of time when all elective surgery was put on hold. That made life […] 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)
Mariam Manaa has been nominated - now the challenge - getting elected By Pepper Parr June 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mariam Manaa Liberal candidate in the next provincial election The Liberals have nominated their candidate for […] 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)	Manaa nominated as the Liberal candidate for Burlington - she will run against Jane McKenna when the election is called By Staff June 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There were some regrettable errors in the first version of this article, for which we apologize. Mariam Manaa […] 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)
Planning for a federal election that isn't needed is well underway By Pepper Parr June 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON If one follows main line media, the big guys in the bigger population centres, there 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)	Bottle drive a success - totals raised expected later in the day. By Staff June 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON An early look at what Julie Neal and her crew of volunteers managed to pull from 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)
Update on hospital case load status By Staff June 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Eric Vandewall Joseph Brant Hospital President and CEO Eric Vanderwall updates the community saying: “Since my […] 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)	Washrooms in city hall will be open on the weekends By Staff June 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The necessaries… Out for some exercise downtown? City hall will be open to the public for washroom […] 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)
Major Bottle Drive on Saturday By Staff June 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The plan is to make the event smooth sailing and safe! They are hoping that the weather […] 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 read into the record - the expectation is students will be in classrooms come September By Pepper Parr June 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It has been a very difficult year for school boards across the province. Most of 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)