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Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, ...

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Italy is a land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless ...

The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto

By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Some might argue that Toronto is Canada’s most exciting city—and for good reason. No matter ...

Ward 2 Councillor tells her people: If you want a Better Burlington you are going to have to demand it

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We don’t think the Mayor expects those Councillors who are opposed to her grasp on ...

Burlington MP Karina Gould issues her statement on the federal budget

By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We reported earlier today that we had heard nothing from Burlington MP KArina Gould on the ...

There are City Councils that chose not to go the Strong Mayor powers route - Burlington wasn't one of them By Staff October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Published in the Hamilton Spectator: With the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Oct. 15 deadline […] 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 decide not to talk about spending they might do as Deputy Mayors By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Included on the Consent list – items that don’t get debated or discussed: Council Expense Manual […] 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)
39,345 volunteer hours put in at Jo Brant By Staff October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Did you know what they are doing at the hospital? There are now more than 2000 employees. […] 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)	POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER POSTPONED By Staff October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Gregory Popovich advised the Performing Arts Centre yesterday that visa issues prevented the POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER […] 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)
Communications people at City Hall sitting on the numbers received from the Budget survey. By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We sent the following to the City’s Communications people. In the media release you sent out […] 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)	Selection of who will lead the Liberals at Queen's Park six weeks away By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON November 25th and 26th. An update on how the next leader of the Ontario Liberal Party is […] 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 won first place in the ‘Changemaker - invites a proven changemaker to speak at the Seniors' Centre. By Pepper Parr October 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Take the Jim Diers visit to Burlington later this month and the Food for Feedback Digital […] 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 Meed Ward sets out how she will use her Strong Mayor Powers By Pepper Parr October 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The following was sent out by the City Communications department. The indented portions are early observations […] 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 2024 budget will come from the Mayor - with Council member ideas. Delegations will be heard. Mayor has a veto By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The presentation of the city budget which determines what you will pay in terms of taxes […] 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)	Social finance - acting on the innovative possibilities social financing offers to strength organizations By Staff October 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton is pleased to welcome 10C Shared Space for two presentations on social finance 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)
Oakville wins an award Burlington might not even be aware of By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON That friendly rival between Burlington and Oakville at times gets a little too close 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)	Astrom and Myers sharing space in the Fireside Room at the AGB - rare to see two significant Burlington talents in the same room. By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Two of the better known photographers are hosting a little reception for our exhibition and we’re […] 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)
Emmas has a future - the owners just haven't figured out what that will be By Pepper Parr October 1th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Does anyone know what is going to happen to Emmas Back Porch? The fencing suggest 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)	The largest property inside the football is to be developed By Pepper Parr October 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Lakeshore Road to the north; Old Lakeshore Road to the south with Lake Ontario so close […] 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)
Calling all three year olds By Staff October 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ready to get into that classroom Beginning school is a big step for children and parents/guardians, 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)	Burlington is now in a new phase - the decisions made in the next 120 days will see a pivot in a direction that is far from clear By Pepper Parr October 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The hiring of a new City Manager is pivotal for any municipality. The current City Manager, […] 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)
1Win App for Android & iOS Review 2023 Mike Garcia October 12th, 2012 BURLINGTON, ON 1Win App for Customers in Canada There are a variety of different ways that you may earn […] 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)	Walking is good for you - lower back pain isn't - are the two connected? By William Matt October 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Could this be the result of how you handle dips in the level of a sidewalk? […] 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)
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack 'LEGACY’ event returns to Burlington Performing Arts Centre By Staff October 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Some shows aim to entertain. Some are designed to engage. Walking Through the Fire: Sultans of String […] 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)	Community Development Halton will release its report on who has and who doesn't have the wealth By Staff October 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development will release of INCOME, INEQUALITY, & POVERTY – the second report in the Our […] 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)