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OLT hearings give a peek at what the Lakeshore Road development could look like - IF it gets approved

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario Land Tribunal completed a solid week of hearings on the plans to re-develop ...

Vote in Milton appears to tell Premier Ford - things are just fine. Voter turn out - about 25%

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There has been a lot of talk recently at City Council meetings about democracy. The look ...

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 ...

Public art to get some funding - at a time when money might get a little tight By Pepper Parr June 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Despite some tough financial days ahead the public art program is continuing its annual Local Artist […] 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 forgetting some of the reasons she was elected: transparency and engagement not as front and center as they used to be By Staff June 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Meed Ward met with members of the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) via webcast […] 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 school be the same come September? What does the public want to say about that at this point? The government of Ontario is currently looking for feedback on what to do with schools in September. The feedback e-mail is: EDU.consultation@ontario.ca (Include your 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)	Resiliency and mental health - subject of an online workshop June 18th By Staff June 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Resiliency and mental health can determine how well individuals overcome the stresses and uncertainty of any situation. […] 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)
Drug trafficking investigation results in five arrests - all released on bail By Staff June 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A Burlington drug trafficking investigation that began in May, resulted in five being arrested on multiple charges. […] 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)	Solidarity marchers turn out in the thousands supporting the Black Community By Pepper Parr June 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A reported 5000 people marched from Walkers Line to City hall last night in support 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)
Fences will come down on the Beachway - beach will be open to the public. By Staff June 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Those fences along the Beachway didn’t last all that long – they certainly raised the hackles 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)	Free non-medical cloth masks from participating council members By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON If you need a non-medical cotton mask you can send a note to ward 1 Councillor Kelvin […] 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)
Testing is getting better - the charities are going to bleed for some time. By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Parking spot for those getting tested. Some of the negative and positive fall on the COVID19 front. […] 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)	Solidarity March to take place this afternoon along New Street. By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A Solidarity March to raise awareness of anti-black racism in the community and across North America, 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)
Is the city seeing and hearing from their Mayor often enough? By Pepper Parr June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Where is the Mayor? There are dozens of places where her presence – at a safe […] 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 cheque for Seniors - expect to see it in your bank account around July 6th. By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Seniors facing higher costs for groceries, transportation and prescriptions due to COVID-19 can expect emergency aid payments […] 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)
Rivers drops the hammer on Alberta Premier Jason Kenney By Ray Rivers June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It’s not the first time that America has come to this point over race relations. Meanwhile […] 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)	40% of Food Bank hampers go to families with children. By Staff June 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Who gets the food handed out Monday to Friday by the Burlington Food Bank? The demographics look […] 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)
Inconvenience while eastern part of New Street is resurfaced - possible internet disruption. By Pepper Parr June 3rd,2020 BURLINGTON, ON More grief in store of those who depend on or live near New Street. The final phase […] 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)	Local artists given an opportunity to show their work nationally, By Staff June 2nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Date moved to June 20th There is an organization that wants to register 10,000 Canadian artists for an […] 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)
Government will seek an additional 28 day extension of the State of Emergency By Staff June 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Legislature will meet on Tuesday to get a motion to extend the State of Emergency Assuming 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)	Emma's disappears because there was a deficiency of $168,706.89 - That's all? By Pepper Parr June 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The first meeting of the creditors of 975445 Ontario Inc., which operated as Emma’s Back Porch […] 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)
Arrests Made After Investigation into Objects Thrown at Vehicles on the QEW By Staff June 1, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests in connection to the investigation into objects being thrown […] 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 $300 bonus from the federal government for the senior set has yet be to be sent. Soon. By Staff June 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Is the cheque in the mail? Not yet, but Burlington Member of Parliament Karina Gould (who 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)