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‘outa sight….outa mind' Maybe not for long - there is a solution in sight

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A Burlington couple remind us once again about people that dump their garbage behind commercial ...

City now accepting applications for 2023 spring and summer temporary patio permits

By Pepper Parr March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The city is now accepting applications for the 2023 temporary patio program. Business owner/operators that would ...

Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card: Some A's and some C's

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land drained by a creek or stream ...

Preparing for Cross Country Moving: A Comprehensive Guide

By Steve Trustler March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Moving to a new home can be a daunting task, especially if you're moving long ...

Skills Competition takes place at MMR on the 30th

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The 31st annual Halton Skills Competition (secondary panel) has returned and will be held in-person on ...

Fleet of model boats to take to the water on Centennial pond By Alan Harrington September 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Spencer Smith Park is a wondrous place that offers a little something for everyone. Beneath 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)	Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns meets with constituents in a live, socially-distanced meeting By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON We saw the first occasion where a ward councillor met with constituents both virtually and 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)
Renovictions: A nasty little procedure for getting rid of a tenant - then upping the rent By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier this week Community Development Halton put out a very good report. It was lengthy – so […] 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)	Three quarters of a million students took part in a mock election: Interesting results By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Memo to Directors of Education across the country. Young people do care about who gets elected 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)
Climate event - Spencer Smith Park, Saturday - the job now is to continue telling the story By Staff September 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Hayley Verall, There will be musical performances including Burlington singer Hayley Verall, two children’s singing groups, […] 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 is being done to address the issue of housing affordability ? By Staff September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The evidence is in, and it is overwhelming. The cost of housing has grown much more quickly […] 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 of Burlington will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 as a holiday By Staff September 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30 […] 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)	Former Burlington Elementary School Teacher Charged with Historical Sexual Assault By Staff September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a male in relation to a sexual assault 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)
How and why was the Rambo Creek diversion chanel built By Eric Chiasson September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON For those of you who live or work in the downtown Burlington area or who enjoy […] 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)	Lowville residents enjoy sneak previews at Thinkspot By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Some 40 residents gathered in Lowville at Walt Rickli’s Interactive […] 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 can now get a look at what the developer wants to do with the Waterfront Hotel site By Pepper Parr September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On the evening of September 8th, there was a virtual pre-application presentation given by Bousfields, planners […] 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 suspect on an attempted murder charge has been found deceased By Staff September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON. ON The Halton Regional police were looking for David Lavoie (37) of Hamilton as a wanted in connection […] 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)
Karina Gould keeps the Burlington seat; Emily Brown was never able to attract the Conservative vote By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Relieved at having won the seat Gould talks to media. She held […] 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)	Rivers: An Unnecessary Election? By Ray Rivers September 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION By law there has to be an election four years following the last one, except […] 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)
Province gearing up for - QR code type application expected on October 22nd By Staff September 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario is still dealing with the fourth wave of Covid19 infections that are driven by the highly […] 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 was Casey's evening - friends gathered at Cosgrove field to celebrate # 19 By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is said that having empathy for others is a very […] 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)
41st annual Terry Fox Run kicked off on Sunday - dozens of teams running and walking to meet targets By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Terry Fox passing through Burlington 41 years ago on his Marathon 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)	Job # 1 today - vote By Pepper Parr September 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON You should know who the candidates are by now. Your job today is to get out […] 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)
Region Community Investment Fund: Applications due November 1st. By Staff September 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Community organizations can now submit applications to the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) for non-profit human […] 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)	There is now a Terry Fox donut - exclusive at Sunshine By Max Bowder: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Perched on the top of the building – for donut lovers it […] 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)