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Burchill on education - system is still producing By James Burchill November 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON. ON In 1860, due to continued pressure from the various employers, the government developed the first education […] 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)	RBG hosting a Fest of Ales December 8th - from 6:00 pm until they are done. Sounds ominous. By Staff November 20, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Not sure an evening enjoying craft beers is the “best way possible” to help kick off the holiday […] 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)
Just what level of service should city hall provide? And will technology deliver what the taxpayers want? By Pepper Parr November 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON There is a lawyer in town who loves the city – has run for public office […] 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)	South Burlington resident unhappy with the way leaf pick up is being done. By Pepper Parr November 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Update: Asked if he wanted to expand on his comment Jack Dennison, the ward 4 member 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)
Transit notice: Route 1 Detour Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 By Staff November 18, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Hamilton’s Santa Claus parade will be taking place in the downtown area on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 […] 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 arrest youth for arson - events took place in the Palmer Drive part of the city. By Staff November 18th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier in the month the Halton Regional Police reported small fires being set off randomly in 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)
Liona Boyd to play at Port Nelson United Church December 10th - one performance only. By Pepper Parr November 18, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Big name in the music world and a lady with a colourful background is going 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)	Make Cuba the newest Canadian province? Rivers is clearly looking for a diplomatic posting. By Ray Rivers November 18th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON I once worked at Toronto airport washing recycled Trans Canada planes for one of those instant […] 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 lawyer and former city council candidate suggests the size of city council should be changed. By Staff November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The pressure is building. Hamilton Spectator Joan Little did a column on the size of city council […] 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)	Is the AGB thinking about getting into bed with Brock University? They are certainly talking. By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Are there some really big changes in the wind for the Art Gallery of Burlington? 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)
BTTB going to the Rose Bowl parade in 2018 - 5th time they have earned this honour. By Staff November 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Teen Tour Band has been selected to take part in the January 1st, 2018 Tournament […] 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)	Fill the streets with the Ho Ho Ho people! Saturday the 26th. By Staff November 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON They are going to do it again – they do it every year. More Ho Ho Ho […] 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 is thinking of putting a picture of the pier on a smart phone app - don't we usually keep the skeletons in a closet? By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The city recently asked those who are part of the Insight Burlington opinion panel which 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)	Spectator columnist suggests its time to enlarge city council - she is not wrong. By Joan Little, Hamilton Spectator columnist November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Spectator is not read by enough people in Burlington. Their columnist, Joan Little, […] 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 to hold a live Q&A on-line Monday the 21st. By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The closing of a high school is significant and disruptive. The Director of Education wants 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)	Car drivers are not stopping when school buses let students off - and not every high school has appointed their representatives for the PARC. By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Halton District School Board Director of Education Stuart Miller made two comments at the regular board […] 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)
Lettuce Love a Pure Love Smoothie - and at 50% off - why not? By Staff November 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Does Social Media work? Donald Trump certainly believes it does – look where it got him. 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)	Interesting opportunity with the school board for an experienced bean counter. By Staff November 16th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Now here is a volunteer opportunity for a retired bean counter. The Halton District School Board is seeking […] 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)
Province just might provide the nudge city manager needs to get a code of conduct in place for members of city council. By Pepper Parr November 16th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Queen’s Park – that where your provincial government lives announced today that they were putting forward […] 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 wants your input on the next federal budget - she puts a lot of effort into these events. By Staff November 16th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Our Member of Parliament, Karina Gould, is hosting a town hall discussion on Budget 2017, to provide […] 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)