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The first of the new Canadians from the Middle East arrive at a resettlement centre in Hamilton; some may start their new lives in Burlington. By Pepper Parr December 24, 2105 BURLINGTON, ON How many will there be? We have no idea, said Gillian Kearns, interim director at 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)	The Christmas weather report - no snow. By Pepper Parr December 23rd, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There isn’t going to be any snow – is there? This time last year we were 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)
Joseph Brant hospital rebuild is changing the city skyline; scheduled to open in 2018 By Staff December 23, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Each day the re-developed Joseph Brant Hospital takes its final shape. The last pouring of concrete 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)	City hall closes on Wednesday for an 11 day break. By Staff December 23, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON They head for the hills at around 4:30 tomorrow and for the most part we will not see […] 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 skyline to see more construction cranes on the 2016 horizon. By Pepper Parr December 22, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON As 2015 comes to a close the look of the city during 2016 begins to become visible. […] 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)	Showtimes at Ciné-Starz : Week of Friday, December 25, 2015 through Thursday, December 31, 2015 Ciné-Starz Upper Canada Place, Burlington, ON Week of Friday, December 25, 2015 through Thursday, December 31, 2015 In the Heart of the Sea […] 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 Fire Chief wants you to make sure you have both a fire alarm and a Co2 detector in your residence. By Staff December 22, 2105 BURLINGTON, ON The sound of a fire engine is something we recognize instantly and we look towards the sound 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)	Burlington Transit Holiday Schedule: No service on either Christmas or New Year's Day. By Staff December 22, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The city that spends a fortune on the repairing and upgrading of its roads so that all 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 Board of Education prepares for Ombudsman who will have the authority to review and investigate any complaints in January. By Walter Byj December 21, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It looked like a pre Christmas agenda, relatively short with a quick adjournment so that one could […] 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)	Will the Nelson pool get replaced by next summer? Ward Councillor is going to battle the city manager to get it done his way. By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Jack Dennison believes he got himself over one of the hurdles he faces in getting a 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)
Mayor scoots about town in an all-electric BMW loaned to him so hydro can collect data. By Pepper Parr December 20, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The parking spots outside city hall are not actually assigned to specific members o council but they […] 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)	Meed Ward's community approach to working with her constituents - 15 groups keeping her up to date and informed. By Pepper Parr December 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON She did it differently from the very beginning. For Marianne Meed Ward, connecting with the people she […] 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)
Catholic school students have their art on display at the Art Gallery of Burlington. By Staff December 18, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Children at local elementary schools were challenged with designing an engaging poster around the theme of the RBC […] 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)	Cultural community wants to survey its members to learn what they need in the way of professional development. By Staff December 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Some people call it ACCOB, some people call it the Collective – its real full name is 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)
Police swear in two new members to the canine team - public school students named one of the dogs Arrow By Staff December 18th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The students at Brookville Public School will have been told that the Police Service dog (PSD) they named […] 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 wishes the people of Burlington the very best of the season - in a city where where diversity is embraced and celebrated City hall doesn’t shut down for the holidays until next week but Mayor Goldring clearly wants to get a word out to those 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)
Police are looking for offender with 87 convictions beleived responsible for the theft of personal property at the hospital. By Staff December 18th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There are numerous people who continue to evade the police and the court system and continue to live […] 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)	If you love this planet - begin changing the way you use it. Rivers and his Dad's big honking Plymouth. By Ray Rivers December 18th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There are only a few days left to buy something to put under the tree for my […] 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)
Conservation Authority appoints a General Manager while it searches for a new CAO. By Pepper Parr December 17, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Major and surprising shake up at Conservation Halton – a leadership change was announced by the Board […] 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)	Health and Long-Term Care Ministry is looking at a restructuring of the home care system. By Pepper Parr December 17, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington has a very large senior’s population – health care, the cost and quality of that care […] 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)