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City Manager explains in book how newbies to the job should behave - sit tight for the first hundred days

By Staff April 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit, Burlington's newly minted City Manager wrote a chapter in The Role of Canadian City ...

Summer swimming lessons, aquatic leadership and adult 19+ and 55+ programs will be opening for registration on May 4.

By Staff April 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City’s summer swimming lessons, aquatic leadership and adult 19+ and 55+ programs will be opening ...

Ontario Raising Highway Speed Limits - 00-series highways will see posted speeds of 110km/h

By Staff April 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is raising the speed limit permanently from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on ...

Metrolinx One Fare program had more than five million transfers since February 26 launch

By Staff April 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Metrolinx reports that as of April 19, 2024, transit customers have made over five million transfers ...

Another complaint to the Integrity Commissioner - wolves circling easy prey.

By Pepper Parr April 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The wolves are circling what they think is going to be easy prey. The Grimsby Town ...

Millcroft Land Tribunal hearing at the end of week 1 By Pepper Parr March 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It is an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing that could result in the destroying of a community […] 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)	Russ Garth Campbell: A wise voice that will not be heard again. By Pepper Parr March 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We learned earlier today of the passing of Russ Campbell. A wise voice that will not […] 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)
Neoliberal economic policies which transformed the welfare state began in Canada with Mulroney By Alexandre Dumas March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Mulroney government (1984–1993) was a contemporary of the Reagan administration (1981–1989) in the United States […] 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)	Five-month investigation paints a picture of a dangerous and disturbing “Wild West” of private clinics operating with little or no oversight. By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Five-month investigation, paints a picture of a dangerous and disturbing “Wild West” of private clinics operating with […] 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)
Some consolidation in development sector: New Horizon and Krpan join to create Newrise By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Meet Newrise, a new name for a development company that comes out of the joining together 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)	A federal tax increase on beer By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian Revenue Agency published notice of an excise tax increase of 4.7% effective April 1, 2024. Today, […] 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)
Look at the facts - and celebrate International Women's Day By Pepper Parr March 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON A snapshot of population ages by gender in 2022. Raises a lot of questions – 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)	Who will live in Burlington in 2051 and how do we prepare the city today for the huge population changes that will take place By Pepper Parr March 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON If anyone thought for as much as a second that Paul Sharman was going to behave […] 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)
Detailed data on whatever you want to know about what is being built By Pepper Parr March 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Data is going to drive everything. In the past – that being the last decade – […] 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)	Don't dally - find Sally - Jeff will be with her. Mating season for these two By Staff March 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Can You Find Jeff & Sally? When was the last time you played hide and seek?! 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)
Housing applications approved are higher - OLT appeals are being resolved All Good news By Pepper Parr March 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON During the second meeting of the Pipeline to Permit Standing Committee meeting, Jamie Tellier,Director of Planning […] 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)	Ontario NDP cracks Greenbelt code info suggest intent was to conceal By Pepper Parr March 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON. ON FOI documents suggest intent to conceal The Official Opposition NDP has obtained documents through a Freedom […] 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)
BPAC performance with a 50% off ticket price - Stray Cats with Lee Rocker By Staff March 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON LEE ROCKER of the Stray Cats Tickets available at 50% off! Saturday March 9, 2024 at 8pm […] 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)	Galbraith: a lot of time sucking features in my ward By Pepper Parr March 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Updated: 9:40 am Yet another update: Note from Councillor Shawna Stolte: Kelvin made the “time sucking” comment […] 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 battle over what will happen to the Millcroft community begins today. By Pepper Parr March 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The arguments begin today. Milton Greens, the developer who wants to put 98 high end homes […] 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 full story on that $21 million By Pepper Parr March 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON. ON Councillor Rory Nisan Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan, who now lives in ward 2 explained 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)
BLOMHA Goalies have access to new equipment By Staff March 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON She didn’t strap on the pads but she was in the room for the photo op celebrating […] 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)	Five ways you can maximize your bonus opportunities By Mariana Delton March 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON If you are looking for ways to get more out of your online casino bonuses, […] 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)
Frapporti: bold action entails risk, the greatest risk we face is not the risk of action, it is the risk of inaction of missed opportunity By Pepper Parr March 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Lou Frapporti with Dave Pitblado talking to City Manager Tim Commisso – on the left King […] 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 does starvation look like? By Pepper Parr March 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The tragedy taking place in Gaza with millions of people bombed out of their homes 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)