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August is the month you have opportunities to gorge on the city and its history By Pepper Parr August 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Doors Open is a province-wide event running from April to October where residents and visitors are invited […] 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)	July 21, 2024 was a milestone day - the hottest day on Earth By Ray Rivers August 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It seems only yesterday that we watched the town of Lytton B.C. get washed away by […] 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)
Passed: Helen Walihura at 59 - funeral service on Thursday By Pepper Parr July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON She was the kind of civil servant who knew what the job meant and never failed […] 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 complain loud enough and often enough City Hall will hear you By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A North Aldershot resident writes: After years of many emails, meetings, and accidents Snake Road is finally […] 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)
Mohawk College announces plans to locate a campus in Burlington By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Another post secondary institution is setting up camp in Burlington. Mohawk College serves more than 32,500 full-time, […] 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)	National Homes to justify changes they want to make to their Plains Road development By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The National Homes development at 484 Plains Road East will be the subject of a statutory public […] 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)
Garbage in public parks in ward 1 - Councillor not happpy By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON If you plan on picnicking in LaSalle Park or Hidden Valley Park, especially as part of 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)	Burlington blood donor centre open Friday, Saturday and Monday By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Long weekends are always a strain on the steady supply of blood and blood products hospital need. […] 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 Intergenerational issue:Young people are sacrificing a standard of living so their parents can keep homes that serve as retirement nest egg. By Staff July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The housing problem has s significant intergenerational aspect to it. Paul Kershaw, a Globe and Mail Opinion […] 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)	Museum Foundation adds some muscle - proven talent added to the Board By Staff July 30th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Museums Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three community members to its 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)
What is open and what is not open on Monday August 5th By Staff July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for the Civic holiday on Monday, Aug. 5. For […] 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)	We aren't getting it yet are we? By Pepper Parr July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION We’re not getting it yet. On July 18, 2024 Ford Motor Company announced plans to assemble […] 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)
Province takes up a program that was started in Halton Region by two Burlington students By Pepper Parr July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario […] 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)	Additional helicopters added to help stop car thefts - now at one stolen every 14 minutes By Pepper Parr July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The province has announced plans to spend $134 million for five new helicopters to patrol 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)
Beer Store updates on what will be open the August 5th holiday By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On Monday, August 5, 128 select Beer Store Retail locations across the Province will be open […] 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)	Allstate Canada donates $33,000 plus to Food for Life By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pulling in the dollars that are needed to provide food that is distributed for those who need […] 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 speaks to Cavendish Drive residents By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Speaking to Cavendish Drive residents Mayor Meed Ward makes mention of residents who have had to be […] 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 making it easier to live more sustainably: EV charging stations added; home energy upgrade options By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is working to make the city and living in Burlington more environmentally sustainable […] 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)
Heritage Week - Trivia Night at Performing Arts a not to be missed part of the program By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The headline reads: Heritage Burlington invites you to celebrate Burlington’s rich and unique heritage during Heritage Week, Aug. […] 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)	Taxation in Canada and Burlington - you are paying at three levels By Joseph A. Gaetan July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Taxation is a term for when a taxing authority, i.e. government, levies or imposes a financial […] 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)