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City looks for feedback from its citizen panel on where budget cuts can be made. They are going in the right direction. By Pepper Parr September 13, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The finance department has crafted a budget and the bureaucrats are hoping it is passed 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)	Three arrested for and held for a bail hearing By Staff September 13, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday afternoon, just after 2:00 pm police raced to an address on Edinburgh after a resident reported observing […] 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)
An art event not to be missed - even husband's will appreciate the detail and intracacy of the work on exhibit. By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON They are called “ART QUILTs” which is defined as a creative visual work that is layered […] 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)	McNiven Road closure - Sept. 12 to 17, 2016 - gas pipeline being laid underground By Staff September 12, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON McNiven Road will be closed for traffic between Derry Road and Kilbride Street from Monday, Sept. 12, […] 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 poohbas to experience a slow down in their rates of remuneration. By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Did Ontario’s Sunshine list just get a little smaller? If you’re happy and you know it […] 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)	Parents advised that a shortage of school bus drivers is having an impact on school bus operations. By Staff September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) advises that a shortage of school bus drivers is having an impact […] 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)
Regional office is the contact point for woman who want to take part in the domestic violence housing alternative pilot program. By Staff September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON How does a person with a serious housing needs get to take part in the $876,000 of 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)	The McMahon summer BBQ was a full day's work for the MPP - fun time for those that showed up - they ate ALL the burgers. By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It was one of those really pleasant afternoons – the weather was fine, there was food […] 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 traffic bottlenecks in Burlington going to be the next police focus? By Staff September 10, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Is this coming to Burlington? The Halton Regional Police has received numerous traffic complaints related to 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)	Victims of abuse and sexual harassment have been given housing options by federal and provincial governments By Staff September 9, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Region is receiving $876,000 in new funding under the Survivors of Domestic Violence Portable Housing Benefit […] 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)
Five arrested for possession of large quantity of drugs. By Staff September 9, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON On September 8th 2016, the Halton Regional Police, Burlington Street Crime Unit (SCU) concluded a drug trafficking investigation […] 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)	MoonGlade now has the support and talent from the Art Gallery behind it - expect a superb event this year. By Pepper Parr September 9, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON Just a little more than a week before the 4th No Vacancy event takes place 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)
Burlingtonians contribute more than $3,900 to cancer care and research. By Pepper Parr September 8th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON “Burlington was part of a national moment, where people came together in parks, community centres, restaurants […] 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)	Federal government shovels more than $247,000 into the city's bank account. By Staff September 8, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has been approved for funding to support a number of infrastructure projects around […] 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)
Council will begin to figure out how much of your money they want - not much you can do about it. By Pepper Parr September 8, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON City council will return to meeting in the council camber – and in the very near future […] 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 improves access to web casts and staff reports. Takes a bit to figure it out - but it is better. By Pepper Parr September 8, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It has taken a while and it isn’t perfect but it is better. However, it 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)
Twiss Road closure: pipeline work from the 8th to the 10th By Staff September 8, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Twiss Road will be closed for traffic between Derry Road and Kilbride Street from Thursday, Sept. 8, 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)	Change in the detours for Transit routes 1 and 101 going into Hamilton By Staff September 8, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Transit has issued an update on the routes 1 and 101 – they are dealing 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)
Mayor looking for nominations for two awards being given in his name. By Pepper Parr September 8th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON A number of years ago there was an award given for the nicest garden 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)	Weather - reports are that it will be a wet one today - Thursday. By Pepper Parr September 8th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON That nice weather; that couple of days that were livable – they were just a week […] 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)