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We are not the first people to describe this Council as dysfunctional

By Pepper Parr April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is what dysfunction looks like. Can you identify the members of Council who are opposed ...

Earth Day is every day - 365 - 24/7

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 – 4:48 pm BURLINGTON, ON The sun is still up – the weather has been pleasant – ...

Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library's Central Branch on May ...

Cherry Blossoms and whimsical art

By Alan Harrington April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Undoubtedly, the "place-to-be" during late-April in Burlington is down among the Sakura Trees at Spencer ...

Council gives Mayor a tough ride when she asks for an endorsement of her Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON April has not been very kind to Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. She was seriously challenged by ...

There are deals galore at the Performing Arts Centre: Dolly Parton reduced to $24.75 from $49.50 By Staff December 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre has announced their 2022 Boxing Week Sale. The sale end December 31st, 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)	All City Facilities closed and Programs/Rentals cancelled By Staff December 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON All City of Burlington facilities are closed today, Dec. 24. All programs and rentals have been cancelled. […] 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)
Selling Your Property: Use these 5 Ways to Stage Your Windows Creatively By Paul Sebastian December 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Great windows will result in a sale above the asking. When renovating your home for sale, there […] 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)	He will be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace By Staff December 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is a message that has been with us long before they invented Santa Claus. It’s 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)
Just what is the ethno-cultural make up of the Region ? By Staff December 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Throughout 2023, Halton Region Economic Development is releasing a series of infographics coinciding with Statistics Canada’s data […] 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)	Did the politicians miss out on a photo op ? By Staff December 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Aerial view of the condominium where five were killed by an unstable resident. The Vaughan Slaughter Joe […] 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)
Glen Eden opens on the 26th By Staff December 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Glen Eden has announced that the hill will officially open to the public on December 26th, 2022. “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)	City Administration Phone Service Disruption By Staff December 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Due to a phone outage, please reach out to the City in these ways. We are here 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)
What do Canadians think about the economy they have to deal with? By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Data and the big picture – does it help us in deciding what to do ? […] 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)	Eight teenage girls charged with second degree murder By Staff December 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If we didn’t think we are a society in serious trouble – think again. Headline 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)
As long as you don't have to shovel it - the snow is a great playground By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is about to officially winter; a great time to get outdoors and make the best […] 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 Chamber of Commerce sets out its five priorities for 2023 and goes looking for new Board members By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Chamber of Commerce Terry Caddo The Burlington Chamber of Commerce speaks of a great first […] 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)
Get a sneak peek at how popular fashion trends and technology are working together By Alex Miller December 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON There’s been a revolution in the way people buy fashion. In the past, shoppers would head […] 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 Gallery holiday hours and program offerings By Staff December 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Art Gallery of Burlington holiday Hours are: December 24: 10am – 3pm December 25: CLOSED December […] 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 challenge as we celebrate Hanukkah. and Christmas By Pepper Parr December 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON As we approach a time of year when the spiritual part of our lives is more […] 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 Place will be bigger, better and partly private when provincial government completes its overhaul By Staff December 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Some of the illustrations can be enlarged by rolling the cursor over them The Government of Ontario 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)
Halton Public School Student EQAO grading was above average for the 2021-22 school year By Staff December 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Despite the chaos on attending classes during the academic year the Halton District School Board the Ontario […] 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)	Hamilton Airport Does it Again - Best Canadian Growth Numbers in 2021 with 2022 looking even better By Staff December 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Hamilton airport people report that they have done it again. Statistics Canada data. Their growth numbers […] 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 will the Public Participation and Engagement in the Robert Bateman 'Adaptive Re-use' Project Take Place? Jim Thomson December 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON In a presentation to council yesterday, in the Engagement Matters, there is no mention of there having […] 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)	Break a leg Ray - four days to master the script and be able to sing as well. By Staff December 14, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON He was at first swamped – learning lines for a play that opens on Friday. That put […] 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)