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The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare ...

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Which former politician is in this picture? The tag line was Turks and Caicos The date was ...

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 ...

Become one of the decision makers. By Pepper Parr August 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON How do I get involved? Who makes the decisions? And how can I be a part […] 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)	Disturbing Covid19 reports are coming in from at least one LTC location By Pepper Parr August 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We recently published a report on the return of the Covid19 virus. We are getting information […] 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)
Tough week for the Premier: RCMP Investigating Handling Of Greenbelt By Staff August 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is investigating the Ford government’s handling of the Greenbelt after receiving 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)	Economists Expect Canadian Home Prices To Continue Moderating, But Affordability Won't Improve By Staff August 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Following a frenzied spring, back to back interest rate hikes have taken the momentum out of Canada’s […] 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)
Transportation issues an update on the Highway 413 project. By Staff August 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is a whopper of a highway that bureaucrats have been working on since 2007; Called 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 this agreement is ratified, a student who entered grade nine in an English public high school last September will have their entire high school experience free from the threat of teacher strikes. That’s something all of us can celebrate. By Staff August 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce “My ongoing commitment to Ontario families is to use every available tool […] 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)
Public engagement used to be a vigorous process that involved hundreds of people - what changed? By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The small group that met at the Appleby Line Ice Rink earlier this week to take […] 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)	One image, one face, one American moment: The Donald Trump mug shot By JONATHAN J. COOPER August 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A camera clicks. In a fraction of a second, the shutter opens and then closes, […] 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)
Small attendance at the Bateman visioning exercise - not the way things have worked in the past. By Pepper Parr August 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It was an occasion for residents to talk about what they wanted to see taking 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)	What happened on this day in 2014? By Staff August 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON. ON What was the Gazette writing about on this day in 2014? Disaster relief committee about 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)
Gould talks about serving as House leader with her colleagues during the PEI retreat By Staff August 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington MP Karina Gould will serve as the Government House leader when the federal government returns 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)	Doug Ford’s Greenbelt Fiasco - Liberals at the Gate By Ray Rivers August 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Ontario’s Premier must think we are all stupid. Everyone knew he had promised developers that he […] 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 talent wanted to take part in a Culture day at the Seniors' Centre By Staff August 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington in collaboration with the City of Burlington are looking 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)	Crombie on what she would like to see happen at Colleges and Universities By Staff August 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The run for the role of the Ontario Liberal Party leader is daunting. Fund raising and getting […] 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)
Minister never used the word Greenbelt when speaking to municipal leaders By Pepper Parr August 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Minister of Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clark spoke to municipal leaders starting with “our province […] 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)	Downtown Heritage Study group will have a booth at the Food for Feedback event Saturday September 16 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm By Staff August 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Saturday, September 16 there will be a “Downtown Heritage Study” booth at the City’s annual Food 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)
RCMP take over the land swap case - will criminal charges be laid? By Pepper Parr August 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The heat just got turned up a notch. Police in Ontario tend not to touch much […] 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)	Many people consider Pin Up casino online to be one of the best online platforms in Canada. By Mia Gonzales August 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Casinos for real money have recently become more and more common in the mentions of players. […] 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)
How is $1.2 billion over three years going to result in more homes being built - city doesn't build - developers build and they haven't been doing much of that lately By Pepper Parr August 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Would someone explain to the Premier of the province that municipalities do not build houses. 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)	Bonnie Crombie wins a lot of the hearts during a meeting of Burlington Liberals - Sandra's wasn't one of them By Pepper Parr August 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON She entered the room and dove right into the crowd. Shaking hands, saying hello – nice […] 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)