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Has Burlington done well by the architects who design the high rise tower that exist and are planned? By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The city of Toronto now has a new Court House – it is a 17 floor […] 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)	Heritage Week will celebrate the city and its history - lots to do By Staff July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON While July isn’t over yet, most people are looking forward to the next holiday weekend that begins […] 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)
Begin thinking about what the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently acquired Robert Bateman High School should look like By Staff July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON City has announced dates for visioning exercises on the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently […] 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)	Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Halton Hills and Milton: torrential rainfall expected By Staff July 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Conservation Halton advises that approximately 20 to 35 mm of rain has fallen over the past couple […] 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 Liberals meet with leadership candidate Ted Hsu By Pepper Parr July 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We were advised today that there is a fifth candidate: Dr. Adil Shamji. Our apologies for missing […] 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)	Joe Dogs just got a new neighbour - the relationship will be interesting By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Tough future ahead for the group that owns Joe Dogs – the buildings next door are […] 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)
Blood donors needed this weekend to ensure patients have the blood they need By Staff July 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian Blood Service is asking donors to book and keep their appointments – inventory has reached […] 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)	Skyway Closed for the weekend - 40 Food Trucks in Spencer Smith Park By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There are two things to look for and be aware of during the coming weekend. 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)
With a reported $22 billion in excess funds stashed away - ER rooms are being closed on weekends - go figure By Staff July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, calls 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)	Is this who we are? Apparently. By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As people we seem to have problems discussing and facing issues that we find uncomfortable. 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)
5 Ways to Build Your Wealth and Get Financial Stability By Patricia Lee July 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It takes time, patience, and perseverance to build money, but the road is worthwhile 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)	Are there problems providing breakfast for school children? MP Gould gets scolded by the Breakfast Clubs of Canada By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We don’t hear about problems in ensuring that public school children are not properly fed 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)
Do the different departments at City Hall bother to talk to each other? By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On Tuesday of this week I sent a note to Blake Hurley, the newly minted City […] 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)	Ireland House is the location for a series of Heritage Workshops By Staff July 20, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Besides being a destination for events and running an active programs for young people the Burlington Museum […] 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)
Learn how to harvest seeds from your garden this year - then use them next year. Free at the Public Library By Staff July 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON You spent the time you needed to plant your garden and in the weeks ahead you 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)	If you are a Senior and want to use free transit you will need a Presto card By Staff July 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON With all day free transit for seniors starting August 1st, people will need to get a Presto […] 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)
Rob Bennett out as Managing Director of the Teen Tour Band By Staff July 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Now I think we know what it is Council chose to discuss in a closed session 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)	Has the beginning of a shift in the way Council will work going forward begun - and are there new faces building a profile? By Pepper Parr July 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Let’s take a look at three women who are part of the Burlington political world. 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)
Burlington Green looking for input on the shaping of their next five year Strategic Plan By Staff July 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Green has had a significant and important impact during the past 15 years. A rendering 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)	Skyway Bridge closures are longer than first reported - schedule is for most weekends through to mid August By Staff July 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The work that has to be done on the Skyway Bridge is disrupting. Here is the latest […] 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)