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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 ...

SIU to handle the investigation related to two who fell from a balcony on Ghent By Staff July 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after two people fell from a Burlington apartment. In the early morning […] 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)	Gregory Blount shares first place in the 18+ Library writing contest for Cooper Falls By Staff July 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Write Here. Write Now contest received an incredible number of entries this year—they doubled last year’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)
Chamber decision resonates with other organizations that create scholarships By Pepper Parr July 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The decision on the part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to mention the politicians who […] 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)	Banning people who 'misbehave'. What the city is setting out to do - Part 2 By Pepper Parr July 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On Tuesday the city wants to : Rescind the existing Zero Tolerance Policy. Then Approve 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)
Mayor on why banning people from city hall bylaw is needed - to be approved July 11th. Part 1 By Staff July 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In a tweet Mayor Meed Ward sent out yesterday she explained the banning people from City Hall […] 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)	Guest Speakers sponsored by Burlington Green to focus on Youth By Staff July 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On Monday, July 10th from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm the BGYN will be hosting a panel […] 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 recognizes its ushers By Staff July 8th 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Whenever you attend an event is always a crew of ushers on hand to welcome you; help […] 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)	Scam scum go after federal Grocery Rebate By Staff July 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The scum scammers are still at it. They recognize every opportunity possible to separate you from your […] 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)
It is known as the Anniversary clock and was donated to the city on its 125th. By Pepper Parr July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON I knew the moment they started talking about the clock outside city hall that they were […] 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)	Full Closure of Niagara-bound traffic on the QEW Burlington Skyway By Staff July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This evening, July 7 from 8 pm to 9:30 am, there will be a full closure 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)
City sticks with the plans it has for cooling centres By Staff July7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday we published an article on how different communities were handling a situation where the world had reached […] 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 looking for people or groups interested in exclusive space at former Robert Bateman high school By Staff July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Without anything from the community at large on what should/could take place in the former Robert […] 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)
Being Prepared Financially for Aging - The Silent Worry By Staff July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After a full house at the inaugural seminar for the Empowered Seniors Speaker Series, notice has come […] 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)	We Need to Think Differently About Extreme Heat By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON “When heat comes, it’s invisible,” opens Jeff Goodell’s new book, The Heat Will Kill You First. […] 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)
Government gets tough with social media platforms - is there a winner in this issue? By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What does the announcement yesterday that the federal government is suspending its advertising on Facebook 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)	Plans to redesign Civic Square limit the potential and make no allowance for additional space that is going to be needed for city hall staff By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The front of City Hall is expected to look a lot different by the time 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)
GO service changes during the weekend By Staff July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON From Friday July 7 (tomorrow) at 9 p.m. until end of service on Sunday July 9, GO […] 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)	Summer Music at the Ireland House Oakridge Farm By Staff July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON An evening listening to local musicians on the historic grounds of Oakridge Farm at Ireland House Museum […] 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)
Aldershot residents want to put a stop to the noisy freight car shunting in their neighbourhood By Staff July 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There is something about the way people gather together to bring about change. Residents who live in […] 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)	Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship gets more confusing By Pepper Parr July 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Things at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce are not healthy. It is a leadership matter. Membership […] 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)