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Doreen Sebben: 'People don't understand, that's why nobody's engaged. By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON For the first time in my 12 years of covering city council meetings I watched a council […] 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)	Complete Sound of Music Schedule By Staff June 13th to 16th BURLINGTON, ON. Sound of Music – Burlington’s gift to the province. 45th Annual event. Three stages: two 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)
It all begins this weekend - the 45th Sound of Music - Burlington's gift to the province Tickets: Click HERE This is the 45th annual Sound of Music event. It has become a pivotal event for the event. Financial problems, governance […] 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)	Fish for free across the province June 15-16 - By Staff June 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In honour of Father’s Day on Sunday, the province is offering free fishing this weekend. Cast 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)
Lydia Thomas: 'place the final decision making in the hands of the public' By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Lydia Thomas was one of two women who gave excellent delegations before Council this week. The two […] 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 staff, Burlington Green and anyone who wants to show up will be planting 250 trees at Bromley Park By Staff June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Next week, the City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are partnering to host a tree planting event at […] 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)
Burloak closure for ten days beginning this Friday, June 14 until Monday, June 24, 2024. By Staff June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON To support construction of a new train bridge that will increase GO Train service on the Lakeshore […] 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)	Peter John Vandyk - Chamber of Commerce member since 1992 - claims the organization is close to broke. By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We sent Peter John Vandyk a note last July – he got back to us this […] 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 Library on the right track? Short survey By Staff June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Help us make Burlington Public Library the best it can be! This is your chance to tell […] 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)	Sound of Music needs a short term loan - could be as much as $125,000 By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A full day for City Council. Not only will they handle an agenda that has some […] 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)
By the numbers - things you may not have wanted to know By Staff June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON By the numbers Gardner Expressway. 60 Months — The average lease term for office deals in Canada […] 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)	Chamber of Commerce seeks a rent reduction for itself and the other members of Team Burlington By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Terry Caddo, president and chief executive officer the Burlington Chamber of Commerce appeared before Council representing […] 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)
Denise Swedlo: I am advocating for safety measures around lawn mowers. By Staff June 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Denise Swedlo, a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program I was only two when […] 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)	Are any of the politicians representing Burlington going to utter the word treason and ask the PM to By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There is that beautiful phrase woman have: What part of No don’t you understand? There is […] 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)
Innovate Change Casino: Top list of the best real money casinos for Canadian players in 2024 By Jeremy Ranford June 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Finding a trustworthy and expert platform that reliably identifies the best online casinos in Canada can […] 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)	Lydia Thomas: Getting us involved at the end does not work By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2014 Burlington, ON In the delegation Lydia Thomas will put before Council on Monday there is a point 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)
Council is going to hear the first of what is expected to be a number of delegations on what the tax rate will be for 2024/25 By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The community reaction to the tax increase that was before Council last year amounted to four people […] 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)	BPAC now has a New Board and an Agenda that will need a lot of Hard Work; no stage performers on the team By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Performing Arts Centre announced the following nine people as Directors bring the Board size […] 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)
84 candidates on the ballot for the June 24th by-election in Toronto St Paul By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A ballot with the names of 84 candidates on it! That is what voters in 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)	New Skyway Arena construction in the east end looks like it will be completed in late September By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The new Skyway Arena is coming along nicely. It is a beautifully designed building that is […] 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)