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Resident reminds city hall that climate change has to be factored into the leaf collection schedule, By Pepper Parr August 28th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Fred Crockett, a Burlington based real estate broker and a man with a quick word 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)	Two of the three provincial political parties are pounding the pavement - looking for support - we go to the polls next June. By Staff August 28, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The next provincial election gets more real every day. Nothing on who the NDP candidate is going […] 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)
Make your mark on this planet of ours - plant a tree. By Pepper Parr August 28th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON There is something about the planting of a tree – no matter what your age 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)	Youth arrested on four charges of arson in the Palmer Drive - Newlands Crescent part of the city. By Staff August 28th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Police have arrested a 17 year old for setting four fires in the Palmer Drive – Newlands […] 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)
Baycats one game away from a 4th IBL title - Burlington Herd got taken out in the quarter finals. By Staff August 28th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Dominating is the word that best describes a baseball performance that moved the Barrie Baycats one win […] 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)	Male in serious condition after jumping from a moving car; police want to talk to witnesses. By Staff August 28th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Police are seeking witnesses to an incident that occurred downtown Burlington in the early morning hours 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)
Someone forgot to clean up after what looks like a pretty good party at the Paletta Mansion. By Staff August 27th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON It must have been quite a party. Cleaning crew failed to show up? With no one around […] 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)	Biggest public feed fest of the year - ribs and entertainment for all and now a VIP tent. By Staff August 27, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON If you are putting together your schedule for the week don’t forget RibFest – Friday September 1st […] 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)
Not all the summer vacation stories that students tell will be what we like to hear. By Staff August 27th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Students returning to school next week will bring with them stories of their summer holiday experience. 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)	Barrie Baycats appear to be heading for a four game IBL streak with a 13-4 win in game 2. By Staff August 27th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON That there is a place for semi-pro baseball in this province – there is no doubt. Barrie […] 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)
Suspect doesn't appear to understand gas stations have security cameras. By Staff August 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Police in Burlington are seeking assistance from the public to identify one person responsible for forcing entry […] 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)	Police want to know if anyone in Burlington had any dealings with a male arrested for scamming people in Oakville. By Staff August 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The Regional police thought that most of the scams took place in Oakville but decided to cast […] 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 upscale biffy at Ribfest is part of the VIP tent. By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON They are changing the model – not the menu. And it isn’t a big change but […] 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)	Barrie Baycats take the first of seven in the IBL playoffs - took 10 innings to do it. By Staff August 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON It is going to be an interesting playoff series. The Barrie Baycats took game 1 of 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)
Director of education takes the heat - but it is a team that makes the decisions. By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON He has a team of 12 people; all with the title of Superintendent and an Executive […] 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)	Brant Street, just south of Victoria Avenue to be closed Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. By Staff August 24, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The southbound lane on Brant Street, just south of Victoria Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, Aug. […] 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 Herd promises a better box score next year and invite you to buy your season tickets now By Staff April 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON There is a reason media tend not to pay attention to news releases that get sent 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)	Minimum wage increase: Who benefits? Can we afford it? Can we afford not to pay people at least a living wage? By David Goodings August 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Cindy (not her real name) is a woman of about forty with a winning smile 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)
Playoff finals dates for the IBL are announced. By Staff August 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The 99th IBL league final kicks off Thursday night at Coates Park in Barrie as the pennant-winning […] 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)	Should bike riders be allowed to use the trail in the Beachway - new bike lanes are in place. By Staff August 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Might be time to have a bylaw enforcement officer patrolling the trail through the Beachway. Seniors are […] 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)