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Twenty five homes that are defined as historical - does that matter? By Pepper Parr October 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What do the people of the city want to retain in the way of their cultural […] 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)	Some corporations in the banking sector experiencing unplanned downtown time By Pepper Parr October 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It would appear that some of the major banks are running into problems with their on-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)
On-line exercise program being offered by Brock University By Staff October 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Brock University has created an on-line exercise program specifically for seniors. They are enhancing its exercise programming […] 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 Mayor's ship about to come in - done everything to make free transit a Burlington trademark - is she going to pull this one off. By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Remember those phenomenal transit number that came out just before Covid19 took over our world. There […] 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)
Determining what the tax increase will be for 2024 is going to be an experience that will be remembered. If you see the Mayor entering the Council Chmaber with a rabbit and a hat - don't be surprised. By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is going to be a different budget because Mayor Meed Ward has Strong Mayor powers […] 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 toilets work ? Yes - but it is going to cost and expect some road closures when the work is done By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We live in very stressful times; the close to last thing people want to hear 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)
The Great Candy Crusaders are on the prowl - lolipop, lolipop Oh loli lolipop - the secret is in the lolipop By Staff October 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Downtown Business Association has come up with a fun event that has a major sugar […] 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)	3-Week Loose-Leaf Collection Program Begins Monday, Nov. 13 By Staff October 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The loose-leaf collection program starts on Monday, November 13. Check the leaf collection schedule and zone map. […] 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)
NDP will present its approach to building the badly needed housing today. Wants a public housing agency By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON So far she has always stepped right into whatever the problem was and got results. Marit […] 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)	Not for profit sector to hold a Congress in November - first one ever held By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Not for Profit sector has always been an important part of the way things get […] 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)
New Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund in place By Staff October 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington as taken to the idea of giving groups of people funds to do something in 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)	Let us help you Your Worship: T-R-A-N-S-P-A-R-E-N-C-Y. Now that you can pronounce the word - try using it By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette is driven by the mantra – Informed people can make informed decisions. Add 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)
With wars that threaten the democracy we have remembering those who lost their lives is more important than ever By Staff October 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A little early for this event to be announced but Remembrance Day gets kind of busy – […] 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)	How to protect the pay cheque - convince the province that you are worth what you are getting paid. By Staff October 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Motion didn’t get discussed at the October 18th meeting of the Regional Council – it was […] 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 thought Canada was doing on OK on climate issues - look at the data - not so good By Staff October 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON An American, Kristina Karamo, Chair of the Michigan Republic Party, said “We need to be good stewards […] 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)	Beachway Park Master Plan updated - five homes yet to be acquired and a lot more studying to be done By Pepper Parr October 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Region issued an update on changes that have been made or will be made on […] 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 fix is needed at the municipal level – fast. By Pepper Parr October21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON To make inroads in the housing crisis plaguing our cities, we must focus squarely on systemic issues, particularly […] 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 business gets very little attention By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What do they do at Regional Council meetings? The tend to zip through their agenda pretty […] 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)
Get rid of the stuff you don't need and get stuff that needs a fix up at the Repair Cafe By Staff October 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Fix it guys – Today – Saturday – an opportunity to take the stuff you want […] 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)	Designed as a complete community with everything within walking distance - including the GO Station By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is a whopper of a development. Eight high rise, some going up to 30 storeys. […] 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)