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Were developers tipped of about the plans to opening more Greenbelt lands for housing.

By Staff November 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Reproduced from the Toronto Star Ontario’s embattled Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Steve Clark, insisted proper procedures ...

Adi Developments to resume building and selling new homes: settlement reached with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)

By Staff November 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Adi Developments announce today that a settlement of all outstanding regulatory issues has been reached with ...

Santa Claus parade on Sunday - starts at 11

By Staff November 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Santa Claus parade notice: Road Closures 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prospect Street from Cumberland Avenue to Guelph ...

Council corrects a mistake - mumbles an apology and takes 600 Brant off the Heritage Registry.

By Pepper Parr November 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON I was a very short meeting – 27 minutes And unless we misread the background of ...

Mayor appears to be using the air waves to get her points across

By Pepper Parr November 29th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON An Aldershot resident sent the following email. "I was just informed that Mayor Meed Ward was ...

An illustrated look at what the election results mean - By Staff June 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Dave Meslin has been working tirelessly to “Unlock Democracy” and change the way we elect our leaders. […] 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 Farmers Market Open on Canada Day By Staff June 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Celebrate Canada Day Friday, July 1 while shopping for fresh Market Products at the Burlington Centre parking […] 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 sets out how it plans to Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Spencer Smith Park By Staff June 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is excited to return to an in-person Canada Day celebration in 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)	Masks no longer mandatory on transit - keep the mask close at hand and put it on when the bus begins to fill up By Staff June 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Masks are no longer required on the Burlington Transit system but they are recommended. Early in 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 Small Business Centre is hosting A Back to Business Webinar Series By Staff June 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Small Business Centre is hosting A Back to Business Webinar Series: How to Hire & […] 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)	Antique cars and trucks add to the railway history at the Freeman Station - thanks Alan. By Staff June 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If there is an event taking place at the Freeman Station – expect to see Alan Harrington […] 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 will it take to handle fires in high rise buildings - firefighters and equipment - which Burlington doesn't have at this point. By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Dan VanderLelie, President, Burlington Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1552 and Director Zone 3, Ontario Professional […] 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 Regional Police Service Extends Station Hours By Staff June 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has extended their service hours at the District stations effective today, […] 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 political future awaits the citizens of Burlington? By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION If Paul Sharman does not wander down to city hall before August 19th, Marianne Meed Ward […] 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 suggests delegation on fire services not get into operations By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The city manager sits in on every Standing Committee meeting as well as Council meetings. 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)
Delegator, Jim Thompson blasts Council for what he saw as a patronizing introduction By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Every once in a while a delegation stands before council and says what many people feel. […] 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)	Boats will go into the water on the 16th: LPMA members happy campers By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There will be life at the marina. The LaSalle Park Marina Association has secured the insurance […] 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)
Regional Police make an Arrest in a Grandparent Scam By Staff June 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest related to a “grandparent scam” being operated […] 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)	Electric bus pilot in the city's future By Pepper Parr June 9th 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A graphic of a bus at a charging station. Transit people are working on a pilot […] 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)
Fire department graphic shows what kind of high rise growth is expected By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON During a presentation on the capacity the fire department has to meet the challenges if there […] 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)	Massive increases to the cost of the grade separation at Burloak - city negotiates a decent deal By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The city has been dealing with Metrolinx on the cost and timing of both the Burloak […] 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 summer fitness program targets teens craving confidence and connection By Staff June 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Teen Fitness program returns for 12th summer, registration underway GoodLife, a multi-national commercial fitness organization is offering its […] 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)	Sound of Music road closures June 11, 16-19 By Staff June 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is that time of year – again. The 43rd annual Sound of Music Festival is taking place […] 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 Public Health confirms first case of monkeypox By Staff June 8, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Region Public Health has confirmed Halton’s first reported case of monkeypox virus. The individual is currently […] 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)	How do butterflies relate to Climate Change? Encourage your child to become a Butterflyways Ranger and they will tell you. By Staff June 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON They fascinate almost everyone – the 7 to 11 age group wanted to hold them in their […] 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)