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Two developments clear the Planning Department By Staff December 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Two developments have cleared the Planning department. The Appleby Line Storage operation at 5051 Harvester Road 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)	It's over for Trudeau. But how soon? By Tom Parkin December 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There’s no path forward for the Liberals under Trudeau but he still has some cards 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)
Corner Gas star Brent Butt is bringing his hilarious stand-up set to BPAC on Friday, January 31st! By Staff December 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-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)	Do we have a functional federal government? By Pepper Parr December 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It was a hairdy hairy day in Ottawa. When the Minister of Finance announced her resignation […] 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)
Andrea Grebenc has moved into election mode - waiting for the writ to be dropped. Could be really soon. By Pepper Parr December 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The day after she had secured the nomination as the candidate for the provincial Liberals 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)	Terry Fox will be on the next issue of the five dollar bill. By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The above is a rendering done by an individual – we have to wait until the Royal […] 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)
Branthaven Oval Court Development approved subject to conditions By Staff December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Branthaven Oval Court Subdivision. Status has been upgraded to Approved. Eight towers to be developed in seven […] 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)	Minister of Finance resigns over 'Costly political gimmicks' By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Wow! This is going to hurt. In her letter of resignation, Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland […] 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)
Economic pessimism declines, but two-in-five say they are 'worse off' than last year By Staff December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE: The financial statement expected later today won’t be read by the Minister of Finance – she resigned. […] 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)	Burlington Bob - you no longer have the privilege of commenting in the Gazette By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Recently a commenter using the name Burlington Bob wrote in the comments section of the Gazette: […] 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)
Andrea Grebenc nominated as the Liberal Candidate in the next provincial election. By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Andrea Grebenc will be the Liberal candidate for Burlington in the provincial election that might take […] 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)	Stern asks Mayor: What did I say to cause the mayor’s comments on social media? By Staff December 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON What Eric Stern reports is complex but it isn’t rocket science. It is the story of how 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)
Ontario makes history - created volunteer corps for emergencies - Ford Launches Ontario Corps By Staff December 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In theory, it is a good idea. Making it happen – easier said than done. Premier Doug […] 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)	Burlington Conservatives get ready for an election they would like to see take place tomorrow. By Staff December 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Emily Brown had the nomination in the bag when Shaheryar Mian wasn’t cleared as a possible candidate. […] 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)
Showdown - Canada bans Assault Weapons By Ray Rivers December13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION “In 2022, Indigenous individuals made up 17% of firearm-related homicide victims in Canada, with higher rates for […] 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)	Insider Trading Data Filed Thursday December 12th, 2024 By James Porthouse December 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual […] 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 Meed Ward has attempted another deflection By Pepper Parr December 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Meed Ward recently submitted a Letter to the Editor of the Hamilton Spectator which went […] 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)	Pride and attachment to country in Canada both endure significant declines By Staff December 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Angus Reid Institute, a public polling organization that is multi-national in its out-reach reported this morning 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)
Food4Kids ensures that those living well below the poverty line get meals on the weekends - 50/50 raffle prize at $70,000 By Staff December 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Someone is going to take home a lot of money and Food4Kids will feed more kids. Food4Kids […] 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 W. Van Dyk, a musician was acclaimed as Chair of Performing Arts Centre By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We erred. We tripped over Peter J. Van Dyk and his son Peter W. Van Dyk Both […] 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)