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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 ...

How many of the senior staff at city hall have been impacted by Covid 19? By Pepper Parr October 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON. ON Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns reports in her newsletter that her office is continuing to 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)	Another high rise development for Brant Street. By Pepper Parr October 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Proposed 26 story structure on Brant, east side, north of Caroline. Add another one to 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)
Delegating at City Hall is not what it used to. By Staff October 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON In the days before Covid, a delegation would be sitting in the Council Chamber, often amongst their […] 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 Promenade of Pain,' in Spencer Smith Park until Friday the 16th By Staff October 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The temporary art installation, “The Promenade of Pain,” has been extended through Friday, Oct. 16 in Spencer […] 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)
Is the problem with the people who are not getting it? By Pepper Parr October 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Why is it that we read the numbers, we know how to prevent the disease 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)	Food Bank does NOT have people going door to door selling chocolate bars By Staff October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The people at the Burlington Food Bank were asked if they were selling chocolate bars door 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)
Solid content at the Standing Committee today By Pepper Parr September 8, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It has been a full week for city council and it isn’t over yet. Two solid […] 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)	Was the approving of the Official Plan by Council this morning a rushed event? By Pepper Parr October 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON For a document that is as critical to a municipality as its Official Plan the version […] 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)
Ireland House Museum offering private group workshops. By Staff October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Book a Heritage Workshop at Ireland House Museum with your private group of 4-6 people, $30/person. 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)	Residents invited to take part in high powered panel to discuss city Integrated Mobility Plan By Pepper Parr October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Residents are invited to participate in yet another free virtual event on the City’s Integrated Mobility […] 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 passes a new Official Plan By Pepper Parr October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON At 10:26 am, Burlington city council approved their version of an Official Plan. Mayor Meed Ward […] 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)	Old Timers Hockey Club has suspended all games until further notice By Pepper Parr October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The increase in COVID infections in the community has led the Old Timers Hockey Club 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)
The Nelson Quarry expansion made it to the Council table By Staff October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON This article is one of a series on the process the quarry application will go through.. Part 2 […] 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)	Skating programs returning to select rinks By Staff October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Public Skating, Skate 19+ and the Sticks and Pucks Program will return to Appleby Ice Centre (1201 Appleby […] 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)
New Secure Bike Lockers to be installed at Burlington GO By Staff October 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Good news for cyclists. As part of the construction work being done on the elevators at Burlington […] 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 agrees - free December parking will end due to abuse By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON You are going to have to pay to park downtown in December – it has been […] 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 GO station elevators to be upgraded - work will take 2 1/2 months By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Good news and news that is not all that good for people with accessibility issues. 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)	Lots of height, several different forms of housing - not much in the way of amenities and no one speaking up for the new residents when they arrive By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON During the virtual public pre-consultation given by the ADI Development people last week the number 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)
That Free P - it Went Down the Drain By Staff October 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON. It was too good to last. Or was it a case of the perk being abused by […] 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)	Art for the entrance to the Joseph Brant Museum - public input is the next step By Staff October 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is commissioning an Ontario-based Indigenous artist to create a permanent public art piece […] 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)