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Getting to 100 is significant - more than 2300 people will gather for four days to celebrate what Burlington Central High has meant to their lives. By Pepper Parr May 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The pandemic changed almost everything including the 100th anniversary of Burlington Central High School. The pause hasn’t […] 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 flood plain that no one knew much about impacts development applications at the intersection of Brant and Ghent By Pepper Parr May 28th 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington recently completed a Phase 1 Flood Hazard and Scoped Stormwater Management Assessment […] 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)
Introducing Cartoon Bob and his take on the Councillor for ward 3 who lives in ward 2 - it's complicated May 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON From the keyboard of the Publisher: Cartoon Bob makes his first appearance as a regular contributor in the Gazette 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)	75% of Canadian Household Debt Comes From Mortgages: CMHC By Staff May 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Canada is drowning in more debt than any other G7 country, with the escalated cost 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)
Central High School 100th Reunion: Local generosity helped lower ticket prices By Staff May 27, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It was the generosity of many people that resulted in the Central High School 100th Reunion being […] 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)	Have you opened the envelope that has your tax bill inside it. By Pepper Parr May 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Have you opened up that envelope from the city yet? The one with your tax bill […] 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)
Monday, May 29 is Election Day for the Halton District School Board School Trustee By-Election for Burlington Wards 1 and 2 By Staff May 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Monday, May 29 is Election Day for the Halton District School Board School Trustee By-Election for Burlington Wards […] 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)	Health Coalition holding referendum vote on Friday & Saturday - Burlingtonians will miss out - they couldn't find any volunteers By Pepper Parr May 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON They call themselves the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) and they are doing everything they can 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)
Time to end violations of Canada Health Act with illegal fees for service Time to end violations of Canada Health Act with illegal fees for service If you’re covered by OHIP, all medically necessary hospital and physician […] 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)	Flood hazard mapping for Tuck, Shoreacres, Appleby, and Sheldon Creeks By Staff May 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Conservation Halton (CH) is updating flood hazard mapping for Tuck, Shoreacres, Appleby, and Sheldon Creeks that cross […] 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)
Robbie Brydon: Candidate for ward 1 & 2 trustee: The residents will be lucky and well served if he is elected By Pepper Parr May 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There is a by-election taking place in the city. The Halton District School Board needs 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)	Federal funding goes to YMCA to enable young people aged 13-30 years of age support in developing effective coping skills By Pepper Parr May 25, 2023 Burlington ON Federal funding goes to YMCA to enable young people aged 13-30 years of age support in developing […] 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)
Those Tim Hortons Smile Cookies are Going to be Part of a Photo Op By Pepper Parr May 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Imagine how much food a $144,929 donation is going to buy. Hmm – wonder what I […] 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)	Halton District School Board wants to ﬁll three vacancies on the Human Rights & Equity Advisory Committee By Staff May 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has issued a call for membership, looking to ﬁll three vacancies […] 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 Pink Project gets Mayor's Award at Chamber of Commerce event By Pepper Parr May 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Recipients of the Mayors Award for their Pink Project: Olivia Netto, centre, and Iman Nemar with Mayor […] 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 announces the 2023 Business Excellence Awards By Staff May 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Recognizing leadership and distinction within the community is one part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce mandate. […] 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)
Of the eight candidates running for school board trustee only three live in either ward 1 or ward 2 By Lynn Crosby May 24, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington is in the midst of a by-election for the Halton District School Board Ward 1 […] 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 Solution to the Bateman Parking Problem Has Been Put on Hold By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Parking at the former Bateman High school site, commonly called the community hub until a name […] 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)
Staff have suggested an interesting approach to getting the public involved in how the Bateman site could be used. By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In a staff report to a Standing Committee the communication and engagement tactics and milestones are set […] 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 will get a detailed briefing on the next steps for the Bateman property on June 1st. Some very good news despite the cost By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On the first day of June a Standing Committee will go over how the city 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)