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The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare ...

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Which former politician is in this picture? The tag line was Turks and Caicos The date was ...

Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, ...

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Italy is a land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless ...

The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto

By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Some might argue that Toronto is Canada’s most exciting city—and for good reason. No matter ...

Clean Air Alliance wants Ontario to go green – and go big. By Staff December 29th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The government isn’t going to do it – not unless we push them. Doug Ford’s government doesn’t […] 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)	Deputy Police Chief Jeff Hill: 'Last year we responded to 3500 calls and doubled our charges, laying 2141 charges' By Pepper Parr December 29th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Pam Damoff, the MP for Oakville North Burlington puts out a media release almost every week. 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)
This was not a day to go swimming: police pull a suspect out of the water after finding him hiding inside a pipe By Staff December 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Update on what brought all the fire trucks and police vehicles to the edge of Lake Ontario […] 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)	Major fire department and police presence at Spender Smith Park By Pepper Parr December 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON One of the dozens of Gazette readers who pop us a not when they see something […] 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 difference of opinion at this point is over whose agenda will be used By Pepper Parr December 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Anne and David Marsden decided that they would set out to arrange a meeting with 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)	The changing tides of nicotine enjoyment By Maria Gregory December 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The quest for a smoke-free lifestyle is one that many have embarked on in recent […] 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)
Let there be Peace on the Land By Pepper Parr December 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON With the Eve upon us we turn to family and friends to enjoy a significant event; […] 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)	Part of a development site not completed: turned into a parking lot. By Pepper Parr December 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is one of those – on again – off again stories about a 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)
Do women make more use of cell phones than men? Research suggests they do By Staff December 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON An east-end Toronto consultant, thinks her smartphone use is basically under control. There are, however, a few […] 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)	We are not there yet - but it appears to be getting better - but there will be a lot of people who will never be able to buy a home By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Different view on the housing issue. Desperate situations for many people, not much in the way […] 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)
Dania Thurman to work with ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns as Community Liaison & Councillor Assistant By Pepper Parr December 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Stand By. We don’t make this stuff up. An email scooted across my screen while I […] 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)	Covid infections are on the rise - waste water testing tells us there are problems. Take care - you all know what to do. By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is not a good number. It never really went away – it just got less […] 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)
McMaster University expansion plans make a mention of the Burlington Campus By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON McMaster University released their University Campus Plan; it is their blueprint for the development of 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)	There is something cruel about this notice By Pepper Parr December 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There is something cruel about this notice. Burlington Seniors’ Centre The Burlington Seniors’ Centre 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)
Libraries have been more than books for a long time - friendly faces all over the place By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A couple more days and we can put our feet up, relax knowing that we have […] 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 can find a way to donate blood this holiday season - do By Staff December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Picture is better than 1000 words Hospitals need fresh blood everyday – you may know someone who […] 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: What will Canada do at the Next COP? By Ray Rivers December 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action […] 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)	Winter Solstice to be celebrated in Lowville tomorrow - an experience worth having By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The darkest day is close at hand. The Winter Solstice will be celebrated, recognized and maybe […] 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)
Jenna Baird - a United Way volunteer sponsored by the City of Hamilton Pepper Parr December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Just who are the people who serve as volunteers with the Halton-Hamilton United Way. They come from […] 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)	Trudeau made it pretty clear: he isn't going to be taking a walk in the snow anytime soon. By Pepper Parr December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There is a lot of chatter about who the next leader of the Federal Liberal Party […] 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)