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2023 financial statements have been made public, better late than never. By Eric Stern August 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s 2023 financial statements have been made public, better late than never. Here are some highlights. […] 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)	MPP's are being pushed a bit to decide if they will run in the next provincial election - it may be taking sooner that scheduled. By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Progressive Conservative Party president Michael Diamond sent to MPPs and riding association presidents on Wednesday looking […] 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)
79th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day - Ted Barris will speak on Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen In Their Finest Hour. By Staff August 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON September 15, 2024 marks the 79th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day and to commemorate this historic day, […] 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 province has not updated their storm water design standards in 25 years - somebody needs to do the needed engineering & policy work By Tom Muir August 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION It’s disturbing when I see some people who keep repeating that climate change does not matter […] 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)
Why Bet365 is among the best betting sites in Canada By Julieta Belen Correa August 26th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Originally launched in 2000 in the UK, Bet365 is among the earliest and most popular […] 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)	Teamsters are “holding Canada hostage to their demands.” By Pepper Parr August 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Toronto Star has report that: Rail workers pushed back hard Friday against the federal government’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)
Rivers: There were no red-coats around, though we know they are coming - the mounties always get their man. By Ray Rivers August 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON “You deserve a government that tells the truth. That cares about regular people and does […] 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)	REVEL: 'unique, transformative and vivacious' - really, must check that out By Staff August 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ultimate Art Bash that was reported as a great success the first time it was held […] 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: 'Like many others I did not believe Kamala Harris was the best candidate' By Joe Gaetan August 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Like millions of Americans I followed the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that nominated Kamala Harris as […] 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 is offering decent discounts on sports event tickets By Staff August 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Somehow transportation is now in the business of selling tickets to sporting events. Metrolinx, the people 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)
WE HBA statement sends kudos to the City on CMHC housing numbers -they don't align with City data By Staff August 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC), said recently that the City of Burlington has seen the second […] 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 residents invited to engage on 2025 Budget - can it be held to inflation + 1% By Pepper Parr August 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Preparation for the 2025 budget is underway. Residents and business owners are invited to provide their […] 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)
Metrolinx Hamilton GO station will not be open - rest of the Lakeshore West not impacted By Staff August 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The work stoppage that has resulted from the union failure to negotiate a new contract with 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)	More than 50 highway closures today - check the list before you start the car engine By Staff August 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Part 1 of this story is about the 55 road closures scheduled n provincial highways 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)
Martha Otton, iGaming Ontario CEO, Announces Retirement By Julieta Belen Correa August 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON After leading the organization for almost four years, Martha Otton has announced her impending retirement, […] 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)	Provincial By-election Called in Bay of Quinte By Staff August 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Seems everything about the Bay of Quinte seat is rushed. Todd Smith the MP for the constituency […] 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)
Flowers commemorate the death of a young male found floating in Lake Ontario By Staff August 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Flowers and a photograph of an unidentified male rest close to the Pier. The body of 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)	The Maudit awards for 2023 go to outstanding citizens By Pepper Parr August 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The politicians love handing out awards; Certificates saying you were at an event – anything 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)
Learn more about strategies to engage volunteers By Staff August 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON For those already active in the Volunteer sector this may have already gotten to you by email. […] 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)	Accessing public information at the Municipal level not all that easy By Pepper Parr August 20th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pot holes and recreation services are a large part of what a municipality is about – […] 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)