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Trudeau made it pretty clear: he isn't going to be taking a walk in the snow anytime soon. By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There is a lot of chatter about who the next leader of the Federal Liberal Party […] 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)	Ann and Dave Marsden to meet with City Manager and Senior Staff - meeting took months to arrange By Staff December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Communicating is more than two people talking at each other. It requires some listening as well. Anne […] 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)
Ontario sees a record increase in the value of property inventory with $42 billion in new assessments By Pepper Parr December 19, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario sees a record increase in the value of property inventory with $42 billion in new […] 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 is seeking nominations for the 2024 - 2025 Board Directors By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2024 – 2025 BCC Board of Directors. […] 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)
Do the things that are important to you NOW, today if possible, and don't put them off to some distant date. By Pepper Parr December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There is no cure It was a blunt statement, that hit hard is as I reads […] 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)	United Way Halton & Hamilton Delivers Holiday Joy and Support through Holiday Helping Hand Program By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In a year marked by surges in inflation, economic pressures, heightened poverty rates, and escalating mental health challenges, […] 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 services are limited during the holiday season - what is open when - all set out below. Be safe and take care of each other By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be operate as follows: Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, […] 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)	Sylvite Cultivates Hope in Local Communities with $30,000 Donation to Food Banks By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON When a $30,000 donation to local food banks is announced – people listen. This donation represents Sylvite’s third […] 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)
Signatures on wine bottles shown to influence Ontario shoppers: Brock research By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON New research from Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute indicates a winemaker’s label signature can […] 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)	Are there ways – other than elections to remove members of a municipal Council? Alberta has figured that out. By Staff December 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This article came from Canadian Press release; it was written by Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, St. […] 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)
A one-of-a-kind experience when the longest night begins By Staff December 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This Thursday December 21st, Lowville Festival and THiNKSPOT invite you to Celebrate the Winter Solstice with 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)	For unto us a child is born By Pepper Parr December 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Publishing a greeting, a wishing of good health and good fortune is not uncommon. Years ago, […] 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 Council did not end the year on a high note. By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The last meeting of City Council was a reflection of how the year went – not […] 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)	Gaetan: reports that natural nonverbal cues - gestures and body language - are difficult to interpret during video calls By Joe Gaetan December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Joe Gaetan As I see it, there are two great advantages to zoom meetings. One, 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)
One-bedroom units starting at $499,990 - 70% of condos less than $700K By Staff December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Greater Toronto Area isn’t exactly known for being an affordable place to buy a home, 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)	Following up on the Strong Mayor Powers used by Mayor Meed Ward By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On July 1st of this year the province gave many Mayors the right to use what […] 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)
Joan Krygsman does Santa Baby - listen to this more than once By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A new Christmas classic? An alternative take on a seasonal classic. You can decide for yourself. […] 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)	Canadians will finally adjust to the disappearance of low interest rates in 2024: price appreciation during second half of the year By Staff December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After years of unpredictability, the Canadian housing market may find some sense of normalcy in 2024. And with […] 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)
Trials and tribulations of a City Manager who decides not to seek an extension of contract after getting a $60k raise - figure that one out? By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There is something just a little odd about how City Manager has been treated by 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)	Just what has the Mayor used her Strong Mayor Powers for? By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We knew that the Mayor had Strong Mayor powers (SMP) – they were given to her […] 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)