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Set out as a silent protest about what we are not doing about climate change. By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A silent protest. There they were. Set out ever so neatly within Civic Square – 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)	There was a significant amount of cash seized during the most recent drug bust in the city. By Staff September 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON For a small city with eight cannabis retail locations and five applications for a license to operate […] 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 Superload will slow traffiic down a bit on Monday. By Staff September 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There will be short duration rolling road closures in Burlington from Monday September 28, 2020 at 10 […] 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)	Climate Change - Part II: Responding to the Problem - 2020 Speech From the Throne By Ray Rivers September 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Part 2 of a 3 part series: In 1976 the World Meteorological Organization warned […] 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 provincial government is going to have to take very strong measures to lower the rate of new infection. Another lock-down will be very painful By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON ‘Did someone at Queen’s Park teach the Premier and his colleagues that song about “The Big […] 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)	Readers commenting on just how things sometimes get done in the city By Staff September 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There are in this city people who pay attention and appreciate that the Gazette will hear what […] 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)
Will municiipalities be given the power to ban hand guns? By Staff September 23, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The federal government said through the Throne Speech delivered today that municipalities might be given the right […] 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)	Steve Nash now coaching the Brooklyn Nets By Scot Stevens September 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Steve Nash, the Hall of Famer, is now the new head coach of an NBA outfit […] 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)
Telephone Town Hall on Covid19 issues - panel of experts to take part By Staff September 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There will be another Telephone Town Hall hosted by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward this evening from 6:00 […] 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)	Region revises the mandatory face mask bylaw By Staff September 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Regional government has pushed a little harder on the need for people to wear face masks. […] 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)
Appleby Village residents choose to ask for what they thought they could get from the developer who wants to get on with a project that has been in the works since 2012 By Pepper Parr September 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON PART 2 of a SERIES: The first piece in this series of articles on the incredible success […] 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)	Seasonal Flu shots are the next step - they have nothing to do with the pandemic By Pepper Parr September 22, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The flu shot is free – and it doesn’t hurt THAT much. Flu shots – flu […] 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)
How to Communicate With a Girl Properly: Tips For Guys By George Wolfson September 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There are very few men who know the elocution. And those who have mastered it perfectly […] 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)	Culture Days extended to a more inclusive and interactive four-week schedule of activities - Sept. 25 to Oct. 25 By Staff September 22, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Residents are invited to take part in the interactive online events and activities during the 11th annual […] 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 is going to be enticed to take part in the Hamilton bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games - the Paletta's will be with her By Pepper Parr September 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We are going to hear a lot about the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the bid Hamilton […] 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 does not approve every development that gets proposed. By Staff September 22, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Wrong building, wrong place and miles outside the Official Plan and zoning for the property. The development […] 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)
15th application for a license to sell cannabis in Burlington being considered by the AGCO By Staff September 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Isn’t there some kind of limit? Is this what the city bought into when it approved having […] 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)	Millcroft development meeting with residents in a virtual setting - certainly a technical challenge. By Staff September 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A Pre-Application Community Meeting will take place this evening between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Millcroft Greens […] 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)
COVID-19 infections have been identified in three Halton elementary schools; nothing in Burlington By Staff September 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board started their second week of having students in the schools – and […] 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)	Police reporting a significant increase in bicycle thefts By Staff September 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON’ Halton Police are advising the public that there is an increase in bicycle thefts in the 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)