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Noted Burlington sports writer takes an amusing look at how NHL games should be played starting in January By DENIS GIBBONS December 11, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Nothing good occurs during a pandemic, yet some of its side effects could bring positive changes. […] 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)	Clerk's Office has difficulty responding to media requests - apparently has a protocol with directions and instructions By Pepper Parr December 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We got another one. This is the third or fourth – maybe the fifth time people […] 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)
No lockdown for Burlington By Pepper Parr December 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Premier did not put any additional Regions in lockdown. Toronto and Peel are the only […] 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)	Petition to have Terry Fox picture put on a new $5 bill By Staff December 11, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A rendition of what a Terry Fox $5 bill could look like. There are still a couple […] 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)
Santa back on his Magical Tour this weekend follow hashtag #SpotSantaBurlON to see where he is. By Staff December 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE: Due to heavy rain forecasted and exposure to the elements for Santa and his volunteer firefighter driver, […] 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)	Premier to make an announcement on possible lock-downs today By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE: The Premier did not announce a lockdown for Halton Region Sometime today Premier Ford is going […] 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)
Freehold property listings much lower this November than a year ago By Staff December 11th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Data and commentary from the Rocca Sisters Team sets out where they believe the Real Estate market […] 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)	Gift of Giving Back sets up at Burlington Centre By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON When the plans that worked wonderfully in the past can’t be used this year – 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)
Council learns that Covid vaccinations will probably be done on a mass - public basis By Pepper Parr December 10, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON When I talked to my doctor last he mentioned that I would probably get my Covid […] 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 Green has arranged for the screening via Zoom of an important film By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON There are some things that you don’t want to miss watching. The tearing down 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)
Burlington Foundation Delivers 2nd Round of Support Funding: $476,000 to 28 Charities By Staff December 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Foundation announced it has awarded $141,000 in funding to 10 charities through the second round 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 will the students bring home with them - and what will they take back to school? By Pepper Parr December 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON In a couple of weeks the kids will be coming home for the holidays. I know […] 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 plans show promise - the challenge now is to deliver while facing a tough budget situation By Pepper Parr December 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Transit was showing some very impressive ridership increases; city council was impressed – it looked as […] 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)	Objection Letter to the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) License Application for the proposed Burlington Nelson Quarry Extension By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington Community Planning Department is in receipt of the information package, dated, October 27, […] 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)
Public will be able to ask questions of quarry operator at a virtual meeting December 10th By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Nelson Aggregate application for licenses to expand their quarry operation in rural Burlington is getting 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)	Arrests and Charges Laid in Purse Thefts by Halton Police By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police have arrested and laid charges against one male and one female in relation […] 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)
Metrolinx settles on a location for the layover lines - Harvester at Walkers Line By Staff December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Metrolinx had to pivot and change its mind twice before it landed in the site for 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)	Council Committee chairs nominated for the 2021 term of office By Pepper Parr December 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Running of Council business in Burlington is done using a Standing Committee structure. Burlington has three […] 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)
A first for the city: a heated bus shelter - paid for by a seniors group By Pepper Parr December 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Why the city could not say they were grateful for the initiative and the money 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)	Council works its way through a very heavy work load - more on GO service improvements and changes to the arts file By Pepper Parr December 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON City Council meeting as a Standing Committee on Monday went through a very heavy agenda. They […] 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)