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Sign up for Jim's Green House Tour! Burlington Green wants you to see how it can be done

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We know that Climate Change is taking place. We know we have to adapt. But do we ...

Cyber Security for the 5 year old

By Staff February 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette uses a number of security applications to protect the contents of the newspaper. One ...

Our Members of Parliament are speaking out: Gould on child care and poverty; Damoff on the Black Community

By Staff February 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON At 2:40 pm yesterday afternoon Burlington MP Karina Gould stood up in the House of Commons ...

Will we lose something with the new Canada Day plans ? Brant Street will be closed.

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Canada Day is going to be different this year. Traditionally, people have gathered at Spencer Smith ...

Cheap Dates With Your Library Love

By Staff February 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON No money? No problem! Celebrating the month of love with your sweetheart doesn’t have to cost much ...

Traffic will be a bit slower on Walkers Line north of Britannia - bridge being replaced. By Staff July 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON For the cyclists that use Walkers Line there is a reward while they wait for the construction […] 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)	Income Inequality in Halton - disturbing differences By Staff July 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The widening income gap between the rich and the poor can impact negatively on economic growth, standard […] 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 first 'LIVE' entertainment - educational based event announced By Pepper Parr July 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON They have been offering programs for young people and putting on theatrical performances at the Performing […] 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)	Unpopular 400 series highway - GTA West - moves into phase 2 By Staff July 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is in Stage 2 of the GTA West Transportation Corridor Route […] 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)
Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. By Staff June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The province in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health is moving the province into Step […] 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 Board Trustees explain their decision to rename Ryerson Public School By Staff July 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Trustees Margo Shuttleworth and Tracy Ehl Harris delegating virtually before a city Standing Committee. Halton District School Board […] 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)
Comments section of the Gazette experiencing technical issues By Pepper Parr July 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON There are problems with the commenting feature. Some reader comments are not getting through. Some comments made […] 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 council hears from an Indigenous Elder on the matter of renaming parks and schools. By Pepper Parr July 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Standing Committee on Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services met earlier this week and almost swooned […] 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 beginning to plan for events - sign that the restrictions might be easing up soon By Staff June 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On April 10th of next year the people of Burlington will gather at the Cenotaph just north […] 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 Fox T-shirts available later this month By Staff July 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Tuesday the 13th, a group of people will gather at the Terry Fox Mile Marker, then […] 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)
Regional Public Health office provides an update - the Covid19 virus and its variants are still with us and still dangerous By Staff July 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON As of Thursday, July 8, 2021, 638,849 doses have been administered in Halton, which includes 394,519 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)	Rivers: Who is Going to Pay for Global Warming ? “Exxon worked alongside Chevron, Shell, BP and smaller oil firms to shift attention away from the growing climate crisis. They funded the industry’s trade […] 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 instructs Clerk to prepare a plan for returning the public to council meetings By Pepper Parr July 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON You won’t be able to actually attend a council meeting in September but expect to hear […] 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 now requires building permit applications to be submitted electronically By Staff July 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has announced that applications for building permits can now only be sent 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)
Rift between two camps on Council was visible earlier this week By Pepper Parr July 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON There is a level of civility that the members of city council strive to project. 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)	Small business coach putting on a free seminar virtually - focused on getting business back on its feet By Staff July 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Hugo Breton wanted to set up a business in Canada, more specifically within the Region of Halton. […] 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)
Report from Clerk doesn't recommend a Campaign Contribution Rebate Program By Pepper Parr July 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Running for office with little in the way of a community profile is very hard – […] 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)	Suspect steals alcohol from two LCBO stores. By Staff July 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON On Tuesday, 22 June 2021 1601hrs., an unknown male suspect attended the LCBO store located at 501 […] 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)
Attracting talent to work at city hall is a problem - keeping those who already work for the city is an even bigger problem. By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Laura Boyd, Executive Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation to staff on the problems 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)	Now you know - By Staff July 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It is said that it is the little things that count. And when you gotta – you […] 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)