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In Ontario, naturopathic doctors are considered primary care physicians. Jeremy Hayman, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) will be writing a regular column for the Burlington Gazette. ND is a professional medical designation earned […] 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)	Where Should I Go On My Next Trip? Travel writer can help – Just Ask! September 5, 2013 By Gordana Liddell BURLINGTON, ON. Where should I go? Good Question. Actually, while this is one of the most common […] 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)
Farm Day: It’s a small farm that is no longer operational but a good opportunity to give kids a chance to see what farming was like. September 4, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The whole idea of a farm – that place where the food is grown 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)	Regional back-to-school road safety initiative in place till September 13th – some stupid drivers out there. September 4, 2013 By Staff BURLINGTON, ON. It’s those first few days of the back to school period; when the kids are not thinking […] 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 10 Most Controversial Topics on Wikipedia; Jesus was a natural but George W. Bush and circumcision? September 4, 2012 By James Burchill. BURLINGTON, ON. Ever wonder what the most controversial topics on Wikipedia are? The crowd-sourced and edited online encyclopedia […] 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)	When in September do close to thousands of Burlingtonians take a walk on a Sunday afternoon? And why? September 4, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. They’re back in school, and the whole tempo of the city changes. All those people 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)
Meed Ward goes on an educational offensive – wants to save those trees. Is she scooping the Mayor’s issue? September 3, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. Trees – do they belong to just the person on whose property they are rooted or […] 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 looking for volunteers to serve on its 10 boards and committees; good place to launch a political career or just make a difference. September 2, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. Local boards and committees, the place where many political careers have started, is a vital part […] 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)
First Alton Village community structure operational: high school opens, Library next, Recreation Centre goes live in October. September 2, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The buses will begin pulling up in front of the spanking new Frank J. Hayden High […] 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 police officer charged with assault. September 2, 2013 By Staff BURLINGTON, ON. A Halton Regional Police Service officer has been charged with assault while on duty. The incident took […] 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)
Premier pops into town, flips a couple of racks at Ribfest, blows some smoke and head off for Hamilton. September 1, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. Premiers don’t just pop into town any time. Visits are calculated and timed and carefully […] 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)	Salary levels for emergency responders are unsustainable and unfair; city still has to pay them. Mayor wants to see a change. September 1, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The Mayor went to Ottawa recently to schmooze with other Mayors and to bend 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)
Premier plans to drop into the Ribfest on Saturday. Will we see our MP or our MPP as well? August 30, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The province’s premier will be taking in Burlington’s Ribfest Saturday. Kathleen Wynne plans to spend 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)	John has his jacket, league has cash and coaches ready to hold early meetings: BLOMHA ready for another hockey season. August 30, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON When the cooler weather sets in you will see Jim McNeil wearing his The Game Goes […] 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)
Ribfest and Teddy Bears at the RBG. Beaches are a little iffy – blue-green algae have moved in. Weather expected to be decent. August 30, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The water along the shore might be messed up with blue green algae and gas prices […] 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)	Art Centre nominated as one of 28 best art galleries in the province. August 30, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. The Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) has listed the Burlington Art Centre as one 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)
Heath department advises residents not to swim in either Beachway Park or LaSalle – blue-green algae found. August 29, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. Halton Region’s Health Department is advising residents to avoid swimming and wading in the waters […] 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 holds first public consultation on Culture Action Plan; artists fail to make their point – uninvited to second session. August 29, 2013 By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON. If there was a platform that the Artists Collective wanted to put forward – 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)
The Cost of Electric Power: Wind turbines, solar panels are safe as electrical generation and cheaper than anything else available. August 29, 2013 By Ray Rivers BURLINGTON, ON. Let’s debunk the nonsense about the high cost of renewable energy in Ontario. Gord Miller, Ontario’s […] 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)	Weekend swimming conditions along the lake – dodgy at best. Caution advised. August 29, 2013 By Staff BURLINGTON, ON. For what is seen as the traditional last weekend when you can swim for as long as […] 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)