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Got a photo that tells part of the Burlington story - send it in and give up any rights you had to the picture. By Staff May 19th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON As part of Canada’s 150 celebration, the City of Burlington is calling upon its residents to submit […] 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)	Herd hasn't registered a win yet - but they aren't at the bottom of the league. By Staff May 19th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The bats were cracking when the Barrie Baycats managed to hold off the Burlington Herd in slugfest 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)
Performing Arts Centre announces 2017/2018 program with a decided Canada 150 spin By Staff May 19th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Each year when the Performing Arts centre announces their program Brian McCurdy gets to have his picture […] 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)	Conservatives pick their winner; candidate from Milton not looking all that good. By Ray Rivers May 19, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Rona Ambrose has been a credible, if not admirable, leader of Canada’s official opposition. Indeed, she […] 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)
Provincial government releasses four significant reports on what they want to see done with the land we have. By Staff May 18th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial government announced today the release of four significant reports that will impact the lives 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)	Lakeshore Road gets a thick layer of asphalt - smooth ride to the new hospital entrance. By Staff May 18, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The Beachway is undergoing a transition – you won’t recognize the place next time you are down […] 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)
Trustee Collard gives the Director of Education a very rough ride - promises more of the same when they meet next. By Pepper Parr May 18th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON With two evenings of delegations behind them the 11 trustees began their own deliberations and Amy […] 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’s Beachway closed due to high water levels By Staff May 18th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has closed the beach at Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park—the Beachway—until further notice due […] 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)
Havendale lands to be developed by National Homes - 238 town homes proposed By Staff May 17th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON According to the Council member for Ward 1, “About 150 people attended a recent “open house” hosted […] 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)	Muir's Open Letter to the Halton District School Board trustees; asks how strong the Trustees are as decision-makers in this political context. By Tom Muir May 17, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Tom Muir has been a relentless commentator who asked the hard questions and pressed even harder […] 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 games have begun - June 7, of 2018 is the finish line for the next provincial government. By Pepper Parr May 16, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON They come in at the rate of at least five a day – and they cover […] 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 passes a bylaw - Taxes due on June 21 and September 21 By Staff May 16, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday City Council approved the 2017 Tax Levy Bylaw that allows the Finance department to end 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)
Nursery co-op worried that it will be seen as just collateral damage if Pearson high school is closed. By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Any plans to close Lester B. Pearson high school are complicated. A small school with enrollment […] 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 comes out against re-development of the Waterfront Hotel property. By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Maybe more construction cranes on the city horizon? Maybe not – Mayor has decided the waterfront […] 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 update from Lowville - skatepark plans; movie night, the Festival and the volume dial on your ghetto blaster By Walt Rickli May 15th, 2017 Lowville, ON Let’s start with something very important. The City of Burlington is proposing a Skatepark in North […] 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 closing delegations bring out a lot of new information - public input brings out concerns the parents have wanted to express for more than six months. Trustees are being overwhelmed with data. By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON. ON Steve Armstrong was one of the 14 members of the Burlington community that sat on 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)
The burst of excitement and pride for our 150th birthday has yet to show itself. By Staff May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The full throated celebration of our 150th birthday has yet to be revealed by the city – traditionally […] 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 much damage can the theft of your personal identity do? By Staff May 15, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON On Saturday June 3rd, you will be able to have your personal sensitive documents shred at the Crime […] 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)
Library celebrating the 71 authors who are part of the history of the city. Display of their books will be shown at each library. By Staff May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Public Library has come up with an interesting way to celebrate and recognize the role […] 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)	Slow start for the Herd as they struggle to get out of the barn - lose the first two games of the season. By Staff May 14th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The London Majors rolled to a season-opening 17-4 win over the Burlington Herd Friday night at Labatt […] 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)