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More than 315 big ones: City is now paying City Manager $315,495.00

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON $63,099.00 – not too shabby. That’s not the salary – that’s the increase City Council went ...

Is this good community engagement ?

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Med Ward once said that she had 17 different platforms through she could communicate ...

What do you do when a photo op was a mistake: begin the damage control

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Sometimes the photo op is an unfortunate mistake. Burlington’s MP Karina Gould chose to take part ...

Getting Back to Basics Leading to Better Student Outcomes

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON EQAO results show modest improvement in reading, writing and math scores across the province. This morning, the ...

Heritage report is a very detailed document: public meetings in October

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The final report for the Downtown Heritage Study and Engagement Program is now available for viewing: ...

Buying or renting a house in Burlington - the numbers will not work for a lot of people. By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON It is a sticky situation. The cost of a house has sky rocketed. The inventory 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)	The Gazette will not publish on Easter Monday - the 18th. By Staff April 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette will not publish during the forenoon of Easter Monday – the 18th. We will be […] 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 Integrity Commissioner report that will be read out at the City Council meeting on Tuesday had its genesis way back in February. By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A reader corrected us on the matter of the Closed Meeting Investigator hired to review 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)	The crass, vile, political chicanery at city hall needs close public scrutiny in the way they handle a Code of Conduct matter By Pepper Parr April 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON While most of us enjoy the break from the day to day life we live, hoping […] 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)
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. By Staff April 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]\|\|function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q\|\|[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, […] 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 Gazette will not publish on Good Friday By Staff April 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette will not publish on Good Friday. Yours to preserve and enjoy. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]\|\|function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q\|\|[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), […] 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)
Harry Voortman, dead at 89 - funeral on Thursday Harry Voortman, a pillar in the community and a supporter of City Kids died at the age of 89. He came to Canada around 1948 […] 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 are a lot of questions to be asked: are there going to be any answers from either Council or the Administration? By Pepper Parr April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION A matter of major significance is now going to be discussed in public at city council […] 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 Caddo getting a grip on the reins at the Chamber of Commerce By Pepper Parr April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Chamber of Commerce has gone through what might best be called leadership turmoil. Keith Hooey […] 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 Cost of Accountability is Five Days’ Pay By Shawna Stolte April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON On April 19, 2022 my colleagues on Burlington City Council will vote on recommendations of 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)
Integrity Commissioner determines that Councillor Stolte breached the Council Code of Conduct By Staff April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Principles Integrity issued the following report. A copy was given to Councillor Shawna Stolte. Stolte made 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)	Summer swimming and youth recreational program registration opens April 23 By Staff April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City summer swimming lessons and youth recreational programs will open for online registration April 23. All […] 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 studentswill be strong competitors at Robotics event. By Pepper Parr April 13, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington high schools have always been strong competitors in the field of robotics. Six robotics teams […] 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)	Integrity Commissioner has recommended the sanctioning of a member of City Council By Pepper Parr April 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Very early Wednesday morning the Gazette will publish a recommendation from the Integrity Commissioner in which […] 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 Earth Day Event Saturday, April 23 at Central Arena By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The City, Burlington Hydro, BurlingtonGreen and Plug’n Drive are hosting Earth Day activities in the parking lot […] 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)	Tyandaga Golf Course opening Saturday, April 16 By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tyandaga Golf Course will open for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 16. Tee times will be available […] 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's open - what's closed during the holiday. City Hall closed Friday and Monday as well By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tables waiting for customers City services and facilities will be closed for Good Friday, on Friday, April […] 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)	School bus drivers with Covid19 infections means temporary service disruptions By Staff April 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Shortage of school-bus drivers amid pandemic continues to temporarily disrupt services Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) 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)
Interview with Councillor reveals significant differences of opinion on just how they work to get things done By Pepper Parr April 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON We published a three part interview with ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte. The earning curve was […] 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)	Councillor Stolte expands on what she thinks civic politics and public service is all about; some real surprises By Pepper Parr April 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Part 3 of a 3 part interview. As we prepared to bring the interview to an end […] 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)