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Another complaint to the Integrity Commissioner - wolves circling easy prey.

By Pepper Parr April 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The wolves are circling what they think is going to be easy prey. The Grimsby Town ...

$195,000 Resilience grant from Trillium Foundation Grant to be used to rebuild a robust volunteer program

By Staff April 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Resilience, the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. That became possible for ...

Mountain Bike Racing resumes at Kelso May 14th; plate pickup on the 7th

By Staff April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mountain bike racing at night! What an adventure. Conservation Halton has announced that Mountain Bike racing will take ...

We are not the first people to describe this Council as dysfunctional

By Pepper Parr April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is what dysfunction looks like. Can you identify the members of Council who are opposed ...

Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library's Central Branch on May ...

At best Mayor's response was insolent - no longer fit for office ? Treating her colleagues so shabbily By Pepper Parr March 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A colleague wrote recently that Mayor Meed Ward now faces a majority of council that, having […] 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)	Scobie: The request is simple: Restore these powers to the Council By Staff March 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Good Morning. I’m Gary Scobie and I appreciate the opportunity to delegate to Council on this important […] 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)
Top 6 Recommended Casino Software Providers in Canada By Jack Henry March 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you a Canadian resident looking for reputable casino software to put your money on? Have […] 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)	Councillor Nisan explains some of what happened at City Council today - skips the part of where he lives these days By Pepper Parr March 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We got the following from Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan who said: “The restoration of majority […] 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)
Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward on Democracy & Governance at City Hall By Staff March 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I welcome any conversation about democracy, governance and how council can continue to work together in 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)	Mayor stiffs majority of her council - again By Pepper Parr March 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The decision as to what at least four members of City Council wanted the Mayor 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)
eSports Are As Popular As Ever: What's Brought Them To This Point? By Damon Wild March 27th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON eSports, or competitive video gaming, have become a global phenomenon, attracting millions of fans, players, 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)	Mayor will have her moment later today when she lets Council know if she is prepared to relinquish any of her Strong Mayor powers By Pepper Parr March 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Special meeting of City Council will be called to order with Mayor Meed Ward chairing. […] 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)
Lusink: 'Right now, the Real Estate market showing promise - may not be smooth sailing from here.' By John Lusink March 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Understanding the volatility of the Ontario real estate market means wrapping our heads around the many […] 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)	What does a development charge mean to you? By Pepper Parr March 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Few people understand what a Development Charges is – they should – they substantially 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)
The U18 2024 Bulldogs playing their last game for a good cause By Staff March 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Both U18 Bulldogs teams are playing one final exhibition game at Mainway 2 on Wednesday, March 27th […] 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)	Millcroft Greenspace Alliance had an impact at the OLT hearing By Pepper Parr March 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It is difficult for people to have an impact at an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Getting […] 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 baseball team that is looking good and a total eclipse will be on the April 8th calendar - Metrolinx wants to get you to both safely. By Pepper Parr Match 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE: Trains will stop at Exhibition, Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, Aldershot and St. Catharines GO stations 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)	The Gazette sent the following The Gazette sent the following to the members of city council that supported a Motion asking the amayor to relinkquish some of the power 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)
There is a dangerous information vacuum in the city - members of Council have a responsibility to communicate By Pepper Parr March 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON One of the tasks Brynn Nheiley had was to talk up all the reasons for working […] 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)	What a week; the one we are heading into will define the city for the balance of this term of office By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON What a week! On Tuesday, as part of a Council meeting, three members of Council put […] 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 Council Meeting - Motion memo Improving Local Democracy by Strengthening City Decision-Making By Staff March 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City announces the meeting – no context, no background. The Special Council meeting is regarding – […] 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: Let’s have an Election on the Carbon Tax By Ray Rivers March 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Despite all the noise from the official opposition on Parliament Hill, the truth is that carbon […] 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)
Brynn Nheiley and Sheila Jones are no longer working for the City. By Pepper Parr March 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Responding on behalf of Tim Commisso, City Manager – Further to your requests to Council members […] 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 members let the farce taking place at City Hall happen - hopefully they can make ammends By Staff March 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor isn’t the only person responsible for the farce taking place in the Council Chamber. 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)