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Are the 57 new transit bus stop benches a signal that people will have to wait longer for the bus? By Pepper Parr June 4th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON In a media release the city said: “In order to add comfort and enhance customer service, Burlington […] 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)	Oh Geronimo rocks the crowd at The Dickens - the band was named one of the regional winners in CBC Searchlight contest. By Pepper Parr June 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Ciarán Downes, one of the six men that play under the band name Oh Geronimo, said that […] 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 the Party Over or Just Beginning? Maybe they are movements - like, the earth moved! By Ray Rivers June 3rd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON. Both the Liberals and Conservatives held national conventions recently and there was lots of news coming out […] 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)	Police decide to release the name of the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident more than three months ago. By Staff June 3rd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident early in March was not identified in two police […] 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)
Jennifer finally has a sign that is legal - but it will cost her $750 and she can only keep it up for 45 days each year. By Pepper Parr June 3, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON You remember Jennifer don’t you? The lady with the Fish and Chip Shop on Guelph Line – […] 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 MP speaks of electoral reform in the House of Commons By Staff June 3, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Member of Parliament for Burlington rose to speak on the House of Commons about the matter 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)
Burlington Bandits suffer a 12 - 1 beating from the bats of the Guelph Royals By Staff June 3, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Bandits tried to shake off last week’s heartbreaking extra inning loss. At least, that was 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)	Doug Mays will demonstrate his watercolour techniques at Gallery [2] By Staff June 3, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Doug Mays, award winning artist, will be demonstrating his watercolour techniques at Gallery [2] on June 8th from […] 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)
Accident results in charges close to 90 days later - what took so long? A prominent name? By Staff June 3, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Late last night the police released a follow up report on a motor vehicle accident that took place […] 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)	Police work with Halton Women's Place to gather clothing so others can dress for success. By Staff June 2, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service, in conjunction with Halton Women’s Place report a very successful “Dress for Success” […] 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)
District school board budget tops $700 million - By Pepper Parr June 2, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Are you ready for this? A budget of $705 million for the Halton District School Board. That […] 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)	Homes in the Beachway being bought by the Region at eye popping prices. By Pepper Parr June 2, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Wow – these guys can spend money like a drunken sailor. The Regional council agreed to purchase […] 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)
OMB Reform - the time has come says Councillor Meed Ward By Staff June 2nd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Municipalities across Ontario are asking the province to reform the Ontario Municipal Board, and severely limit its power […] 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)	Local greenhouse runs a Big Tomato contest. By Staff June 1, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON A local green house has announced the Great Tomato Race – where contestants can grow their biggest tomato […] 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 Man Charged with Sexual Assault By Staff May 30th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON Detectives from the Halton Regional Police Service Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit have charged a Burlington […] 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 Mayor greets Apeldoorn Mayor - both sign an Expression of Interest - which means? By Pepper Parr June 1st, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Not quite sure what this means but the Mayors of Burlington, Ontario and Apeldoorn, Holland signed an […] 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)
Routes 4, 10 and 20 Detours, Sunday June 5 By Staff May 31st, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON On Sunday June 5, 2016 Appleby Line will be closed from Fairview to New Street from noon 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)	Special athletes’ track meet to take place in Milton this year - 300 students to participate. By Staff May 31st, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON On Friday, June 10, 2016, students from the Halton District School Board will participate in the 29th annual […] 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)
Transit routes 4, 10 and 20 detours, Sunday June 5 By Staff May 31st, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON On Sunday June 5, 2016 Appleby Line will be closed from Fairview to New Street from noon 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 Green continues to plant new flora in the Beachway community. By Pepper Parr May 31st, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It will be decades before people fully realize and appreciate what the planting of trees BurlingtonGreen 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)