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City budget projection increase from 7.08% to 7.12% half way through budget debates - Councillor Nisan back in Chamber

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON With Council just a bit over halfway through the Budget motions the projected 7.08 % ...

Council debating the budget for three days

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Council begins the hard part of crafting a budget. They have set aside three days ...

The Santa parade showing up in every ward in the city? That's what is being discussed

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON How does a debate on continuing the Holiday Market that took place in 2021 and ...

Family Day will be celebrated at the Performing Arts Centre - February 20th

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario created Family Day – an event in February of each year when the focus ...

Ontario Liberals Don’t Just Want Mike Schreiner: They Want His Party.

By Ray Rivers February 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial Liberal party is Ontario’s green party. The last decade and a half of ...

Public School Board appoints Human Rights & Equity Advisor By Staff August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is pleased to announce that Pardeep Nagra has been appointed to 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)	Jazz on the Patio - now an established annual event - August 13 to 14 By Staff August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Probably the best summer offering in the city. The Performing Arts Centre has been pitting on 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)
Stronger Mayors proposed for Toronto and Ottawa - if it works - will Burlington be next ? By Pepper Parr August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON What the province is proposing: “The Ontario government introduced legislation that would give the mayors 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)	Is Choosing an eCommerce Agency a Great Idea? Know Why By Andy Walker August 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the world of growing economies, business is one of the best ways to catch up. […] 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)
Poo, poo, poo - why so much shampoo By Connor Fraser August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We have allowed powerful firms to created wasteful narratives. It’s time to push back. How many […] 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)	Home renovation fraud - Regional Police aware and looking for information. By Staff August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When there is a change in the way business is done the thieves in the world will […] 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)
Registration for fall recreation programs opens August 20 By Staff August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If we think Fall – will the Summer change? Is city hall giving us the “bums” rush […] 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)	Finding a way to recognize those that truly serve the community - city hall wants your ideas. By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has amazing residents that do incredible work to support the community. […] 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 curtain will rise and the Season will begin - a SOLD OUT event in the first 30 days By Staff August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The announcement today from the Performing Arts Centre must have taken a lot of weight off 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)	Is this what the next city council will look like ? By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION In ten days we will know who the candidates for city council are going 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)
Mayor claims she works well with her council - does the evidence support her statement? By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In a statement released by Mayor Meed Ward recently she said: Burlington Council is very cohesive […] 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)	Major changes in structure of volunteer committees at Chamber By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We had heard there would be changes in the structure of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce […] 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)
All Guilds annual exhibit ends on Saturday at the Art Gallery - fascinating place. By Staff August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We all know how hot it is – and we might be running out of places we […] 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 6 Councillor struggles with issue being debated - confuses capital spending with operating costs and revenue to be generated By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna has for the most part taken a different approach to looking […] 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)
Repair Cafe will open up on Tuesday in Aldershot on Plains Road - in front of the BIA office - look foe the white tents By Staff August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We are a little late with this notice – our apologies. The Repair Café will take 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)	Last week Council went for a $39million spend to build a new Skyway Arena - Stolte chose fiscal prudence and voted no. By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is a long article. It focuses on one new arena but sets out how this council […] 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 8th anniversary of the flood went by without a word. It was an occasion when the city really pulled together By Pepper Parr August 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON I almost forgot. Thursday of last week was the eighth anniversary of the flood. At 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)	West Nile Virus returns to the Region By Staff August 6, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The 7th wave of Covid19 is reported to have peaked. Monkey pox infections have increased Rabid bats […] 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)
Another motorcycle fatality By Staff April 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On August 6, 2022 at approximately 3:09pm Halton Regional Police attended the area of Waterdown Road and Craven […] 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)	St. Christopher's kicks off drive for back pack donations By Staff August 5th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Open Doors at St. Christopher’s is kicking off their yearly backpack program in partnership with Food4Kids Halton, Compassion […] 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)