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Trustee: Why did the Ministry insist on utilizing public meetings during the an accommodation review when emotions are potentially high. By Tracy Ehl Harris May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON . In the spring of 2017, the Ministry of Education placed a moratorium on any new […] 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)	Regional police and bylaw enforcement officers will be roaming the streets chasing noise complaints. By Staff May 16, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington and the Halton Regional Police Service have partnered in a collaborative effort aimed […] 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)
Add one more to the list of ward 2 city council candidates; Michael Jones makes it five. By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Former Toronto Mayor David Crombie talks with a former Save our Waterfront president Michael Jones. Michael […] 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)	MacRae: “I do what I do because of the students - the ongoing question for me is - Is this good for the students? By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON When the Gazette covered the Halton Music showcase with over 600 students and their instruments 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)
City to recognize Olympic athletes at a reception May 22nd By Staff May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is hosting a night of recognition for the Burlington athletes who competed 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)	Rivers: Do the Hydro One board members have a secret wish to help Doug Ford’s campaign? By Ray Rivers May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The Liberals were trailing in third place so their chances of recovering were pretty remote anyway. […] 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 candidates in the running for the ward 1 city council seat; ward 5 has an unknown, other wards have healthy contests. By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The interest in running for city council is coming along nicely. City Clerk Angela Morgan oversees […] 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)	Lisa Kearns steps away from ECoB and enters the race for the ward 2 council seat. By Staff May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Lisa Kearns announced today that she will run for Ward 2 Council seat in the upcoming Municipal […] 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)
Whiskey/wine tasting at Ireland House - premium brands and a tax receipt as well. By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON This is a little different for a museum – a wine/whiskey tasting event where you can […] 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)	An urgent Friends of Freeman Station call for volunteers - and they show up. By Staff May 15th, 2108 BURLINGTON, ON There are times when everything goes just right The people restoring the Freeman Railway Station to its original […] 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)
Pool schedules and fees - useful just as soon as summer arrives By Staff May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The summer months are nearing, or so they say, and with them, comes the opening of spray […] 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)	Sport Field Status - Clay Diamonds closed at Nelson, Millcroft and Ireland By Staff May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The following Clay diamonds are closed Monday May 15th due to wet conditions: Nelson D1 Millcroft D1 & […] 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)
Pop up band to entertain at the Burlington Mall on Thursday; part of their 50th anniversary celebration By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON They are working their way north. The Sound of Music has often been criticized for being […] 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)	Ireland House - one of the best museums in the Region - admission free on Friday. By Staff May 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Friday is International Museum Day. Ireland House is going to be admission FREE for the day from […] 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)
Urban Design Advisory Panel full of professionals - where are the well informed people who live in the city? By Pepper Parr May 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has established its first Urban Design Advisory Panel, created to help achieve […] 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)	Short of putting a Walmart greeter in the parking lot - there isn't much more the Brant Street plaza property owner can do. By Staff May 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON As a visitor to Burlington from the UK Derek Newton parked his rented car in the No […] 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)
Add another name to the ward 2 council seat race. By Pepper Parr May 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Add another name to those that will be on the ballot for the ward 2 city […] 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)	Lane restrictions: There was news that included useful background information. By Staff May 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The hard news is that here will be lane restrictions on Lakeshore Rd from John Street to […] 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)
Meed Ward takes a Toronto Star story and turns it to her advantage - nothing from the Mayor. By Pepper Parr May 14, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Didn’t take long for mayoralty candidate Marianne Meed Ward to hop on a good story 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 gets press - whenever it is controversial - Toronto notices. By Staff May 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington has made the big time press. The Toronto Star did a long piece on Sunday […] 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)