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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 ...

Stage 3 means children can use the playground equipment - note - it will not be sanitized by the city. By Staff July 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A real summer for Burlington seemed to have to wait until we got into Stage 3 – […] 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)	West Nile virus positive mosquitoes found in Halton Region By Staff July 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A batch of mosquitoes trapped this week in Oakville has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). […] 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 increases COVID19 testing capacity - drive thru clinic opened By Staff July 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Joseph Brant Hospital is increasing its COVID-19 testing capacity by opening a new drive-thru clinic. The clinic 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)	Joseph Brant Museum open - also offering virtual programming. By Staff July 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Joseph Brant Museum offering Virtual Visits for Kids What is a virtual visit and why would you want […] 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 sets 2% as the budget increase for 2021 By Staff July 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier this month the Regional government announced that it was going to aim for a budget increase […] 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 School for the Public School Board - Part 1 By Pepper Parr July 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We are busy enough with the six feet thing; we’ve never washed our hands as often […] 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)
Quarry application for new licenses is complete - the JART review process can begin - public participation will be included. By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Now to serious part can begin. Nelson Aggregates advised the public earlier today that their application […] 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)	Driver of truck transporting pigs to Fearmans for processing charged with Careless Driving Causing Death By Staff July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON On June 19, 2020, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a collision on Harvester Road […] 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 2 Councillor Kearns creates a loop for her commercial constituents - the Round Table meets weekly on line. By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The COVID19 lockdown that hit the province in March was tough on everyone but devastating on […] 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)	Final Arrest Made in Burlington Shooting Incident. By Staff July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service arrested the last outstanding male responsible for the shooting that occurred on […] 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)
Trustee motion is having an impact across the province. By Pepper Parr, Publisher July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Andrea Grebenc in conversation with HDSB Director of Education Stuart Miller For those of you […] 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 back to normal we all want is not here yet: stay vigilant and be careful - it is your health and safety we are talking about. By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We are approaching something that is a little closer to normal. Burlington enters Stage 3 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)
Mayor eases up a bit - taking some 'hours/days' off By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor is taking a bit of a break but is steps away if an issue arrives. […] 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)	Masks a must on the GO system as of today. By Staff July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Donning nose and mouth coverings are now a must on GO Transit and UP Express. Here’s 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)
Most of the province is now in Emergency Measures Stage 3: challenge now is to keep the infection levels low. By Staff July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Halton is one of seven regions in the province that will move into Stage 3 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)	Dating site is the scene of a crime: 62 year old male charged with Romance Scam By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service laid criminal charges this week after an investigation into a suspected […] 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)
Improving your home makes it more enjoyable and adds to its value. By Justin Walters July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Having your own home is a big accomplishment and it allows you to take a step toward […] 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 is expected to enter Stage 3 of the Emergency measures; announcement to be made later today By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Premier Doug Ford at a Press conference It is not yet “official” but the word 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)
Mandatory mask wearing now in effect. Where will the enforcement come from? By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Today the temporary bylaw requiring people to wear a face mask becomes effective. The first thing […] 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)	Kevin Brady appointed a Director of Burlington Foundation By Staff July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Foundation announced last week that Kevin Brady has been appointed to Burlington Foundation’s Board 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)