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Taxpayer funds are expected to support the golf course going forward By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This is a little on the long side – important because it points to the way 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)	Halton Region opening new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Burlington By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Wednesday, May 12, Halton Region will open a new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Gary Allan Learning […] 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)
Time to Put Some Backbone Behind the Motto the Regional Police Have. By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The weather is getting warmer; the desire to get outside and enjoy the weather gets stronger […] 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)	Aerial spraying of pesticides to curb gypsy moth infestations By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A gypsy-moth as a caterpillar As part of its Integrated Pest Management program, the City of 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)
The winning entry to name the Jane McKenna rubber chicken: The Dirty Plucker By Staff May 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The late Jane Irving once told city council that the city is now known as “Borington”. Might […] 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)	Positive Relationships with Police and Public Safety - are both possible during a pandemic By Pepper Parr May 10TH, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Part two of a two part article. Chief of Police Stephen Tanner met with city council virtually […] 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)
MPP calls members of Opposition 'Chicken Littles': arts community recognized her efforts. By Staff May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Last chance: The Gazette, wanting to support local artistic efforts, is offering a prize for the best name […] 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)	Rapid testing available now to help keep workers safe in small and medium-sized businesses By Staff May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, has launched […] 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)
Get involved and have your say on what your community should look like when your grandchildren are adults By Pepper Parr May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The look and feel of the Burlington we live in today is the result of decisions […] 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)	Bentivegna cautions council colleagues about taking on budget issues without input from finance By Pepper Parr May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna cautioning his colleagues. It was a day that ward 6 Councillor […] 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)
Ford of Canada donates $100,000 worth of hand sanitizers to Food for Life By Staff May 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Ford of Canada has donated more than $100,000 worth of hand sanitizer that will be distributed 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)	John Street between Maria Street and James Street will be closed for a week By Staff May 7, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Road closure: John Street – May 10 to 14, 2021 John Street between Maria Street and James Street […] 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)
42% of Halton residents have had at least one vaccination dose By Staff May 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON As of Thursday, May 6, 2021, 218,614 doses have been administered in Halton to priority populations identified […] 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 service in Burlington - what you get for the $100.81 per $100,00 of assessment on your tax bill By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Part 1 of a two part article. Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner took part, virtually, in 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)
Hospital President assures public we will 'cross the finish line together' By Eric Vandewall May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This week, I would like to offer a message of hope in these uncertain times, 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)	It is getting dangerous out there - staff are at risk and getting hurt By Pepper Parr May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Council went into a Closed Session yesterday on six different items; one of which related 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)
What electronic games do Canadians play most? By David Burke May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Nowadays, the choice of games that are available to players can satisfy everyone’s needs. From shooters […] 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)	Tax Levy bylaw sets out what you have to pay and when payment is due. Deferral payment plan in place By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON City Council approved the 2021 Tax Levy Bylaw at its meeting on May 5, 2021. The bylaw […] 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)
CX - what does it mean? Your Customer Experience - city hall wants to change its culture and begin serving the people who pay the bills. By Pepper Parr May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It was a bold statement that has been some time coming and it will be 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)	Business license applications and portable sign use is lower - city is easing up on the enforcement side - smart move By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The level of service delivered by Staff is determined by city council. With the day to day […] 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)