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Two Males Arrested After Violent Sexual Assault in Burlington By Staff September 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON In late August 2019, members of the Halton Regional Police Service, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit […] 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 unable to find a restaurant in Burlington to treat her brother to oysters on the half shell. By Pepper Parr September 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It takes a certain kind of person to run for public office. And should they get […] 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)
Federal government drops 307 big ones into the lap of HalTech: earmarked for female entrepreneurs. By Pepper Parr September 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON HalTech Regional Innovation Centre, based in Burlington, Ont., will receive around $307,000 from the federal government […] 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)	He did it again - he put a whistle in the hands of the Queen's representative in Canada after he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. By Pepper Parr September 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON He did it again. But this time he had met his match. She already had 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)
It used to be 'A penny for your thoughts' - now it's can I hear what you think if I feed you? By Staff September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON City of Burlington launches new Food for Feedback event, a community engagement barbeque where residents can connect […] 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)	Identity of fatally injured motorcycle rider released. By Staff September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The family of the 60-year-old motorcycle rider fatally injured in the collision on September 2nd, has authorized […] 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)
Suzanne Carte is Changing the Art Gallery of Burlington One Inclusive Show at a Time By Doreen Nicoll September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Suzanne Carte is Changing the Art Gallery of Burlington One Inclusive Show at a Time When […] 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: A carbon tax is the only tool governments have to reduce the amount of carbon in the environment. By Ray Rivers September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Canada’s19th prime minister, the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, has always told it as she sees it. […] 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)
Seniors invited to breakfast at the Seniors' Centre - September 14th. By Pepper Parr September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON A “hearty” breakfast “among friends” at the Seniors’ Centre A change in tone here. The Bistro, […] 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)	Update to Burlington Motorcycle Collision from September 2nd By Staff September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON On September 2nd 2019, the Halton Regional Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit took carriage of the investigation into […] 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)
Elgin Street Closure on September 12- street hockey tournament for the United Way - Queen's Head will be open, By Staff September 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Elgin Street between Brant Street and Locust Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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)	Is Burlington a migration friendly city? Port Nelson United Church and the Roseland Community Organization are sponsoring a speakers series on the subject. By Staff September 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Most churches have an Outreach program. Some work with under-served groups in the city. Others focus on […] 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)
EPIC Tour Cycling Event on Sunday the 7th - some road closures. By Staff September 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Motorists are reminded that thousands of cyclists will be out on Sunday September 8, 2019 from 7:00 […] 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 Staff and Council are currently laying the foundation on which whatever Burlington is going to be in the future is being built. By Pepper Parr September 3, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The City commissioned a Growth Analysis Study to identify an appropriate level of population and employment […] 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)
Two days of Standing Committe work to be followed by one of the toughest issues the city has to deal with: intensification. By Pepper Parr September 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It will be a very full week. On Monday, the 9th, Council starts off with 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)	Disney World replaced the hard lonely grind for a Mother training for the New York City marathon in November. By Ashley Worobec September 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette first met Dr. Ashley Worobec when she was part of the team that carried […] 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)
Culture days By Staff September 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington’s public art program has selected seven professional artists and artist teams that submitted […] 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)	School Zones Should Be Safe Zones - Regional police will be out in force to ensure that you do your part. By Staff September 2, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON She just can’t wait to get to her classroom – she may not have learned to look […] 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)
They are sent out by the tens of thousands - if you don't recognize the address - ignore them. By Staff September 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Scamming people is a full time job for some people. They never let up. You can defeat […] 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)	Yes We Do at the Performing Ats Centre - a delight you won't want to miss - September 21st By Pepper Parr August 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON We saw the talent from Community Living when they were part of the Performing Arts Centre […] 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)