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Damoff announces federal funding to cover air conditioning in Halton schools By Staff April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North Burlington brings some good news for the educators 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)	Joseph Brant Hospital at 94% capacity - CEO asks for public support in staying safe By Eric Vandewall, President and CEO Joseph Brant Hospital April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A short walk from Joseph Brant Hospital is Spencer Smith […] 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)
Some seedlings need a foster home while they get themselves ready for their new home in gardens By Staff April 15th,2021 BURLINGTON, ON Spring – even though it may not feel like it today it is the time of year 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)	Ontario Now Accepting Public Feedback to Strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct By Staff April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government has launched a 90-day consultation to obtain feedback on how to strengthen municipal codes […] 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)
School Superintendent supports Harvard author - computers will never take over education By Julie Hunt Gibbons April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Many of the challenges of this pandemic have been solved through the use of technology. […] 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)	If you care about the way your children are to be educated - read on By Pepper Parr April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A number of weeks ago I heard a CBC interview about a book that talked about […] 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)
Getting vaccinated - 22 pharmacies in Burlington will jab a needle in your arm -free By Staff April 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The AstraZeneca vaccine is available at Burlington pharmacies listed below. Who can get a vaccine ? […] 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)	NDP Convention produces some strong election platform positions By Andrew Drummond April 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON This past weekend, over 2000 NDP delegates from across the country met at a virtual convention […] 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)
Borders with the US seem to be closed both ways - a blunt Stay at Home message By Staff April 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON We closed our border to the Americans when Trump was president. The State of Minnesota has closed […] 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)	City manager asks people to be kind - 'we are here to help you so let us do our jobs' By Pepper Parr April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is disturbing when the City Manager feels he has to send out a message 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)
New Democrats want teachers and child care workers vaccinated while schools are closed By Staff April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The New Demorats came out swinging today – they too want to ensure that teachers are vaccinated […] 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)	Ward 4 Councillor talks to her constituents virtually - covers a lot of ground By Pepper Parr April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Members of Council are working out new approaches to meeting with their constituents. With the next […] 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)
Word from Blue Jays is that someone from Burlington could win half a million - think the team should focus on winning the game - they are up against the Yankees By Staff April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Tomorrow night, one Blue Jays fan in Ontario will win a minimum half million dollars with Jays […] 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)	Crime Stoppers offering top reward for help in arresting human traffickers and drug dealers By Staff April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is such a hideous crime – Human Trafficking – the exploitation of people. Crime Stoppers 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)
Transit is asking its customers to use the buses only if necessary By Staff April 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Transit is asking its customer to use transit for essential travel. If you are not well, […] 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)	Back to remote learning when the Spring Break ends By Staff April 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision […] 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)
QR Code Provide Easy Access to COVID-19 Webpage By Staff April 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The evolution of health measures, recommendations, guidance and legislation pertaining to COVID-19 has proved challenging to keep […] 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)	City plans for summer parking problems in the Beachway By Pepper Parr April 12th 2021 BURLINGTON, ON City Council spent three days last week on a lot of business that covered everything. 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)
Liberals put their election platform in place - expect to vote in the not too distant future By Ray Rivers April 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A record breaking 4000 Canadians participated in the Liberals’ fully virtual 3 day, 60 hour, biennial […] 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 is it we aren't hearing - and why? By Pepper Parr April 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The weather was wonderful. Lots of people out and about. I was driving south on John […] 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)