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Can the development proposals planned for the 'football' be stopped? By Pepper Parr September 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The view of the as yet unnamed tower as you drive into Burlington from the east. […] 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 council opts for free transit for high school students; top bus driver in the city and the Mayor and going to steer this one. By Pepper Parr September 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It was the Mayor’s initiative from the get go. She is going to ride this one […] 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)
High school students do very well in mathematics and literacy tests; exceed the provincial average.. By Staff September 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON We reported earlier today on how well the grade 3 and grade 6 students did 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)	Some of the grade 3 and 6 marks are ahead of the provincial average but down slightly from the previous year. By Staff October 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The concern about student performances, the worry about disruption in the number of students in a classroom […] 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)
Senior's Day on Tuesday - several free drop-in programs By Staff September 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON October 1st is National Seniors’ Day and the city is going to celebrate with several free drop-in […] 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 members take a tour of the IKEA operation. Sharman takes a pass. By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON They were just serving on behalf of the public they serve and doing a tour 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)
City locks doors to washrooms in the Beachway on a sunny Saturday afternoon - why? By Staff September 28th,2019 BURLINGTON, ON The city has responded to this article. See below. There are washrooms on the north side of the Snack […] 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)	Police Seeking the Public's Assistance - Stabbing Incident in Burlington By Staff September 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Night spots get very dangerous when people feel they can carry a knife and then stab someone […] 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)
Stunning design for the Lakeshore Road - but no one at the public meeting liked the height. By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor stood at the back of the room, glumly listening to a development presentation 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)	Road Closure: King Road, between Plains Road East and North Service Road - Sept. 30 - Oct. 4, 2019 By Staff September 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Beginning Monday, September 30th, a section of King Road will be closed between Plains Road East and […] 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 adds staff member with a degree in criminology to her team. By Staff September 26, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor’s office now has a full compliment. Her new Executive Administrator and Constituent Liaison started 0fficially […] 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 route 4 detour begins September 30th. By Staff September 26th, 2019 Burlington, on Burlington Transits route 4 has a detour, between Dynes Rd. and Cumberland Ave. starting September 30th through […] 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)
Does the public have any idea what is being proposed for the south east core and is city council just going to let it happen? By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON There is a meeting taking place this evening at the Central Arena, on Drury Lane road, […] 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 on tilting at windmills By Ray Rivers September 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON “But if you can look past the anecdotal evidence — a hard feat for everyone, no doubt […] 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)
Reflections on the new organizational chart at city hall. By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON A number of weeks ago the Gazette had an email conversation with city manager Tim Commisso […] 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 newspaper gets attention it didn't want; parent company sends out a survey asking people where they get their news. By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Well, local newspapers are making the news. An avid Gazette reader popped us a note about […] 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)
Some kind of a hold up on construction progress at the Bridgewater site – new owner in place for the hotel – it was going to be a Marriott. By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Carriage Gate development on Brant Street opposite city hall has begun. Little by little 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)	If you want to engage in public dialogue have the courage of your convictions. By Pepper Parr September 25, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Here is where I wonder what some people think they are doing. We get literally hundreds […] 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 mention of the need to be ever vigilant to what you get in your email. By Staff September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON If you rely on email – getting a message like this causes a small panic: until you […] 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 made to the city's top level management structure. By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington City Council approved a new organizational design which will position the City to meet 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)