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The silence has been deafening: Nothing from the Mayor or the hospital on issues that have been made public

By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The silence has been deafening. The Saturday issue of the Hamilton Spectator published a four page ...

Why is the current in force version of the Procedural Bylaw not readily available?

By Pepper Parr March 20, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON City Council is in the midst of reviewing the Procedural Bylaw. Dry is as dust ...

Burlington Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Business Excellence Award Finalists

By Staff March 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After months of interviews, meetings and deliberations, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists ...

Councillor Nisan wanted Authority - has to settle for Stature as a Deputy Mayor

By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a multi-part series on what members of Council thought about becoming Deputy Mayors ...

Community Clean Up is on - sign up

By Staff March 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is an event that makes the city part of what it is – people getting ...

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, musician and activist will be onstage at Sound of Music By Pepper Parr May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Fantastic Negrito – will be part of the summer Sound of Music program. We’ve not heard […] 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)	Resident feedback wanted on Robert Bateman High School proposals By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is looking for residents’ feedback on a proposed land transaction with the Halton […] 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)
Ribfest fans will get a Taste of Summer at a Drive-Thru Kickoff on Victoria Day. By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If it worked twice – it will work a third time. The Drive thru worked well 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)	Public school board to purchase the city owned sports field next to Central High School - that is part of a bigger story By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board put out the following media release. The Halton District School Board is […] 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)
Freeman Station will be open to visitors on Saturday. By Staff May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We are heading into a long weekend – people will be out and about looking for interesting […] 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)	Marina issues: First it was insurance - now its a crane operator strike. The question some are asking - what do you do with a drunken sailor? By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a detailed report on how council and city staff will do their best […] 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)
Ward 1 Councillor meets with his constituents - virtually with 12 in the room By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Kelvin Galbraith is now embracing the world of retail politics. Kelvin Galbraith with Aldershot residents shortly […] 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)	First major holiday since the beginning of getting to a new normal - Queen Victoria would approve By Staff May 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria Day: What’s open and closed at the City […] 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 fast do you get your winnings at the online casino By J. W Pitt May 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Casino players consider many factors when choosing a casino. They look at the variety 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)	What do the voters in Burlington think - still a lot of undecided. By Staff May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette has assigned a reporter to learning how people in Burlington are handling the election for […] 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)
Sports Field Closures for May 16 By Staff May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The following sports fields are closed today (May 16) due to wet and unplayable conditions: Nelson D1 […] 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)	Tory candidate Natalie Pierre will be a No Show at the Chamber of Commerce event; a usually safe place for the PC's By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette had issues with the decision on the part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce […] 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)
Rivers still sees this election as Doug Ford's to lose. By Ray Rivers May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mike Schreiner – Green Party There were a couple of political debates this past week. 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)	Two of Aldershot's best go up against Oakville Mayor Rob Burton By Staff May 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tom Muir, a committed advocate for stronger public voices at the planning table sent a note 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)
Burlington Chamber of Commerce seems to have forgotten the reason for having democratically elected legislators By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In an earlier news report we asked: Why did the Burlington Chamber of Commerce decide 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)	Fund raiser for the Ukrainian refugees held on Saturday By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The community is going to have to get used to supporting those Ukrainians who arrive 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)
Is it Kate or Kathleen? Both JBH nurses were recognized by their peers and given Celebrating Excellence Awards By Staff May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We all know just how hard the nurses work, how critical they are to a solid recovery […] 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)	Repair Cafe partners with Burlington Green to make a Saturday a very sustainable day for everyone By Jason Octavo May 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON With just a little funding from the city the Repair Café has managed to serve 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)
Just how is Burlington going to create the housing people can afford? There is a process and it is complex By Pepper Parr May 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Part 1 of a four part series Every month the Rocca Sisters Team sends out a report […] 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)	NDP candidate Andrew Drummond expects to win this election in Burlington By Jason Octavo May 13th 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The race for the provincial seat in Burlington is being hotly contested. Andrew Drummond, who 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)

The silence has been deafening: Nothing from the Mayor or the hospital on issues that have been made public

Why is the current in force version of the Procedural Bylaw not readily available?

Burlington Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Business Excellence Award Finalists

Councillor Nisan wanted Authority - has to settle for Stature as a Deputy Mayor

Community Clean Up is on - sign up

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Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, musician and activist will be onstage at Sound of Music

Resident feedback wanted on Robert Bateman High School proposals

Ribfest fans will get a Taste of Summer at a Drive-Thru Kickoff on Victoria Day.

Public school board to purchase the city owned sports field next to Central High School - that is part of a bigger story

Freeman Station will be open to visitors on Saturday.

Marina issues: First it was insurance - now its a crane operator strike. The question some are asking - what do you do with a drunken sailor?

Ward 1 Councillor meets with his constituents - virtually with 12 in the room

First major holiday since the beginning of getting to a new normal - Queen Victoria would approve

How fast do you get your winnings at the online casino

What do the voters in Burlington think - still a lot of undecided.

Sports Field Closures for May 16

Tory candidate Natalie Pierre will be a No Show at the Chamber of Commerce event; a usually safe place for the PC's

Rivers still sees this election as Doug Ford's to lose.

Two of Aldershot's best go up against Oakville Mayor Rob Burton

Burlington Chamber of Commerce seems to have forgotten the reason for having democratically elected legislators

Fund raiser for the Ukrainian refugees held on Saturday

Is it Kate or Kathleen? Both JBH nurses were recognized by their peers and given Celebrating Excellence Awards

Repair Cafe partners with Burlington Green to make a Saturday a very sustainable day for everyone

Just how is Burlington going to create the housing people can afford? There is a process and it is complex

NDP candidate Andrew Drummond expects to win this election in Burlington