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Lightening the burden: government can act on commitment to increase the insured mortgage cut-off to $1.25M; index it to inflation By Staff July 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In the wake of a tenth interest rate hike, which brought the Bank of Canada’s policy interest […] 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)	$50,000 to figure out if we can afford free transit for everyone every day By Pepper Parr July 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Councillor Paul Sharman: His Staff Direction stunned many. During discussion of the free transit program 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)
Niagara-bound traffic on QEW Burlington Skyway open this weekend. By Staff July14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Niagara-bound traffic on the QEW Burlington Skyway is open this weekend. Travellers can visit http://511on.ca/ or @511Ontario […] 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)	Who got Neighbourhood Community Matching Funds By Pepper Parr July 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City announced the 2023 recipients of the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF). It was 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)
Policy document now a bylaw that is very restrictive was passed without a word from Staff explaining need for a change By Pepper Parr July 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Friday is usually the day the governments issue the bad news. They are particular good 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)	Stroller Tours of Art Gallery offered each Thursday - from 10 - 10:30 Just show up By Staff July 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Are they having fun? If you’re looking for some summer fun but aren’t part of a summer […] 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)
CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS FOR ON CULTURE DAYS’ -‘LIVE & LOCAL’ ARTIST SHOWCASE By Staff July 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (‘BPAC’) is seeking local performance-based artists and collectives to participate in our […] 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)	Asking rents in Canada hitting a record high of $2,042 in June By Staff July 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The latest National Rent Report has average surpassing the November record of $2,024 by 0.9 per cent, […] 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)
Take in a Blue Jays Game, sit in great seat - support a great cause By Staff July 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Move quickly for this one. And be generous – the funds are going to a really good […] 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)	Ground floor at city hall now open - looks Ok By Pepper Parr July 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The renovations to the inside of city hall are complete and you can now walk 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)
There is no reward and it is not a marketing survey - its an attempt to access your bank account By Staff July 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The scam scum never quite. Basically because thousands of people don’t think before the CLICK. This one […] 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 Look at Burlington Area's Top Sports Venues and Facilities By Dannielle Cousland July 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Ontario area is an excellent place for sports fans. It has many professional sports […] 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 is looking at land they might want to buy By Staff July 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After an hour and three quarters Council moved into a CLOSED session to hear a Staff verbal […] 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 Swan was one of two short stories given first place in the Write Hear. Write Now 18+ category By Staff July 11th 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Write Here. Write now contest received an incredible number of entries this year—they doubled last year’s total! […] 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)
Anne Marsden reads a blistering delegation into the record - against the Public Conduct Policy By Pepper Parr July 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON From time to time citizens appear before Council and do delegations that need to be remembered. […] 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 was mute when it came to passing the Public Conduct Policy bylaw but was surprisingly open when it came to a plan to make transit free By Pepper Parr July 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It was a different City Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Shawna Stolte chaired the City Council meeting […] 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)
Totally free transit service for everyone? By Pepper Parr July 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Doug Brown – a transit advocate has something to smile about. Totally free transit service 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)	Mayor unable to Chair City Council meeting By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward in her city hall office Councillor Stolte is Chairing the meeting 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 public might hear a little bit more today about the Public Conduct Policy By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON City Council is meeting today to work through a 22 page agenda. One of the items […] 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)	Does the Mayor not see herself when she says 'we’re not there for you to beat up on.' By Pepper Parr July 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Marianne Med Ward said in a tweet she sent out that had a graphic that included […] 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)