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More than 315 big ones: City is now paying City Manager $315,495.00

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON $63,099.00 – not too shabby. That’s not the salary – that’s the increase City Council went ...

Is this good community engagement ?

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Med Ward once said that she had 17 different platforms through she could communicate ...

What do you do when a photo op was a mistake: begin the damage control

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Sometimes the photo op is an unfortunate mistake. Burlington’s MP Karina Gould chose to take part ...

Getting Back to Basics Leading to Better Student Outcomes

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON EQAO results show modest improvement in reading, writing and math scores across the province. This morning, the ...

Heritage report is a very detailed document: public meetings in October

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The final report for the Downtown Heritage Study and Engagement Program is now available for viewing: ...

United Way gears up for the launch of its 2023-24 campaign. By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Next Saturday the United Way will hold their Big Pull – it’s the Kick Off event […] 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 Charitable Organization Supporting Others - Performing Arts spreads its wings By Staff September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a little different. Register HERE They’ve chosen the largest open space at the Performing Arts […] 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)
Karina Gould: 'Stop by, say Hi By Staff September 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington MP Karina Gould has a few words for her constituents: Dear friends, I hope everyone has […] 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 Bulls were the Triple A 8U OBA Champions By Pepper Parr September 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON With a 35-5-1 on the season the Burlington Bulls were certainly doing something right. They played […] 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)
Environmental Defence and Other Groups in Ontario to Rally Against Greenbelt Removals By Staff September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In early November, 2022, the provincial government announced Bill 23 (“More Homes Built Faster Act”), the rollback […] 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)	New Minister changed name plate on his office door - got away before he had to deal with an awkward Coroner's report that said 4335 residents and 13 LTC staff died from Covid19 By Pepper Parr September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We have now heard from the new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing – he used […] 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)
Brock University expert shares children’s mental health tips for new school year By Staff September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As children head back to school this week, Danielle Sirianni Molnar says it’s important to ensure 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)	New Minister of Housing sticks to the Premiers' lead: 1.5 million homes by 2031 - some could be built on former Greenbelt land By Pepper Parr September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Paul Calandra told a group of media that: In fact as the premier stated yesterday, we’ve […] 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)
Another free tree giveaway - 500 trees to be handed out September 23rd By Staff September 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The always popular Fall Tree Giveaway is taking place again on September 23rd. As part 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)	Burlington Public Library to Host Mega Book Sale - THIS WEEKEND By Staff September 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library is hosting a mega book sale this weekend. Readers of all ages and interests […] 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 of Burlington updating the Burlington Community Engagement Charter By Staff September 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington’s Community Engagement Charter is now 10-years old and is in need of an […] 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)	After an hour on his feet Premier Ford left the podium knowing that his 'we are going to build homes' message was never in doubt By Pepper Parr September 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Premier started his hour long media event sating: “They’re the right team to get it […] 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: City accepted assigned housing pledge of 29,000 homes in the next 10 years. Wants to get shovels in the ground By Staff September 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward released the following statement this afternoon. It is critical in today’s housing affordability […] 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)	Premier holds his ground during a one hour media event By Pepper Parr September 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It was another one of those hour long media events where the Premier stuck to his […] 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 politics of the Liberal leadership race is getting interesting By Pepper Parr September 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Provincial Liberal Association will meet on September 10th and hear leadership candidate Adil Shamji […] 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)	Premier doubles down: New Cabinet will work hard to deliver on government’s plan to build, including housing, highways and public trust By Pepper Parr September 4, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Premier isn’t going to back down. He did move some of his Cabinet members 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)
Another scam from the scumbaggers By Staff September 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON They never stop. The notices appears in your email almost daily. Unfortunately tens of thousands of people […] 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)	Environmental Defence wants Greenbelt changes rolled back By Staff September 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager at Environmental Defence said the following about the resignation of Steve […] 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)
Premier Doug Ford lays blame for the housing crisis and the need to use Greenbelt lands on the backs of immigrants By Staff September 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Before his Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing resigned Premier Doug Ford spoke to the Association 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)	Steve Clark resigns as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. By Staff September 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clarke gave Premier Doug Ford his letter of resignation 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)