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City Councillor take part in a United Nations meeting - didn't appear to say much about the trip

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We missed this one. Ward 2 Councillor Rory Nisan found himself in a seat at the ...

Is the future of a Council member the driving force behind a move to change municipal funding

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Municipalities are basically broke. They tax the residents – and the residents threaten to vote them ...

Call it what it is - two faced behaviour from a Mayor who should know better

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The gall; the astounding level of hypocrisy. During the closing half hour of the City Council ...

If you have a 'community programming' idea call City Hall

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In an announcement on Twitter (X) the city administration point out that they are still ...

The Last Post - advertises a virtual soak-bath in maple syrup for the soul.

By Alan Harrington September 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Just before Burlington Post’s last “print version” came off the presses last week, it ran ...

How to tour a town - Bronte Village tour taking place now By Staff August 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Historical Society got an invitation from a group in Oakville to take part 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)	The Hive! at the The Art Gallery of Burlington By Staff August 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Hive! at the The Art Gallery of Burlington moves into its second phase on Saturday,August 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)
First of four Jazz on the Patio sessions was a fine occasion By Pepper Parr August 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The weather was perfect – the setting was good. The one hiccup with the sound system […] 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 investigating a suspicious fire in Burlington. By Staff August 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On August 11, 2022, at approximately 9:30 pm police and Burlington Fire were called to a commercial […] 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)
Ontario Court Decision on CN intermodal didn't give the Region everything it wanted but it did take the rug out from under the CN's main arguement By Staff August 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON “On August 10, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in a case between […] 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 work at the AGB will slowly decay over the course of the exhibition - mirroring cycle of life, death, and return to the earth. By Staff August 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Noni Kaur has used a a superstitious Indian phrase to name and define the exhibot that opens […] 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)
DO FAMILIES FROM THE GREATER TORONTO HAMILTON AREA GAMBLE ONLINE? By Frank P. Mickens August 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As online gambling continues to break boundaries, it was only a matter of time before governments […] 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 members of the 2018 team that helped get the Mayor elected don't see her in quite the same light By Staff August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The readers are what count. In the direct correspondence, their emails and the comments they leave 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)
Public School Board appoints Human Rights & Equity Advisor By Staff August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is pleased to announce that Pardeep Nagra has been appointed 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)	Jazz on the Patio - now an established annual event - August 13 to 14 By Staff August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Probably the best summer offering in the city. The Performing Arts Centre has been pitting on 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)
Stronger Mayors proposed for Toronto and Ottawa - if it works - will Burlington be next ? By Pepper Parr August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON What the province is proposing: “The Ontario government introduced legislation that would give the mayors 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)	Is Choosing an eCommerce Agency a Great Idea? Know Why By Andy Walker August 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In the world of growing economies, business is one of the best ways to catch up. […] 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)
Poo, poo, poo - why so much shampoo By Connor Fraser August 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We have allowed powerful firms to created wasteful narratives. It’s time to push back. How 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)	Home renovation fraud - Regional Police aware and looking for information. By Staff August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON When there is a change in the way business is done the thieves in the world will […] 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)
Registration for fall recreation programs opens August 20 By Staff August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If we think Fall – will the Summer change? Is city hall giving us the “bums” rush […] 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)	Finding a way to recognize those that truly serve the community - city hall wants your ideas. By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has amazing residents that do incredible work to support the community. […] 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 curtain will rise and the Season will begin - a SOLD OUT event in the first 30 days By Staff August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The announcement today from the Performing Arts Centre must have taken a lot of weight off 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)	Is this what the next city council will look like ? By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION In ten days we will know who the candidates for city council are going to be […] 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 claims she works well with her council - does the evidence support her statement? By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In a statement released by Mayor Meed Ward recently she said: Burlington Council is very cohesive […] 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)	Major changes in structure of volunteer committees at Chamber By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We had heard there would be changes in the structure of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce […] 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)