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You can assume everyone of these people have a library card: Great competition

By Staff April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library announces the champions of this year's Grand Battle of the Books 2024 competition. Heartfelt ...

Documentary on personal mental health and the role exercise plays - to be screened May 6th

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I am not sure that I would use the word “celebrate” to announce the screening ...

Gould hands out 56 Volunteer Appreciation awards

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It was a hectic day for Burlington member of Parliament. She had to first be in Alliston ...

Spectator columnist has few kind words for Mayor Meed Ward

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The following is a recent opinion column by Joan Little. When I read Mayor Marianne Meed Ward’s ...

Council approves 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington City Council approved the 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw at their last meeting. Council approval ...

Ukraine needs help - What would you have done? By Bob Ankrett August 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON My name is Bob Ankrett and I am the City Liaison and Museum Curator for 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)	Vehicle Theft Investigation Leads to More Than 50 Charges By Staff August 26th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Investigators with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have made two arrests […] 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)
On the matter of those coyotes - citizens produced a report with recommendations - city manager and council have been sitting on the report By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The following are some very direct questions. They relate to a report that was produced 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)	Great weather, fabulous stretch of sandy beach - that draws traffic - cars and pickup trucks. Paying for parking. By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Summer is far from over and the Beachway with is long long stretches of sandy beach […] 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 got that one wrong - John Taylor did not support Rory Nisan during the 2018 election By Pepper Parr August 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON During a lunch with a number of people on Wednesday I was sitting beside former ward […] 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)	Coyote incident results in the eliminating of the animal - also points to a situation that could have been disastrous. By Staff August 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte sent the following to her constituents: The City of Burlington, with 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)
Details on the Circus - eight performances over four days By Pepper Parr August 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON More on that Circus. The Gazette called their always reliable General Manager Heidi McGaw to get […] 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 circus is in town - runs from Thursday through to Sunday - Burlington Central parking lot. By Pepper Parr August 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Big Top is in town It runs from Thursday through to Sunday. The BIG tent […] 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 is going to hold the debates that give the people of Burlington a chance to see who wants their vote By Pepper Parr August 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The Roseland Community Organization (RCO) is hosting a debate that will involve the ward 4 candidates […] 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)	List of School Boards candidates By Pepper Parr August 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON School boards used to be the first step that people who were concerned about the political […] 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)
Applefest Fall Fair at Ireland House Museum - October 1st - Limited Registration By Staff August 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Applefest Fall Fair at Ireland House Museum When: Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm […] 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)	Tim O'Brien: I can beat the ward 2 incumbent if I work hard enough. By Pepper Parr August 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON With nominations closed and the official list of candidates running for positions certified by the 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)
Two Arrested: Multiple Charges Laid in Relation to Gym Locker and Vehicle Thefts in Burlington By Staff August 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested two suspects in relation […] 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 people nominated to run for the Office of Mayor - is there any doubt who will win? By Pepper Parr August 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The list of candidates for wards 1,2 and 3 has been published – there is a link […] 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)
Nominees for Wards 4, 5 and 6 City Council seats By Pepper Parr August 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This review of the candidates who filed nomination papers is being done in three parts. Those […] 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 candidates for city Council seats - Part 1 - Wards 1, 2 and 3 By Pepper Parr August 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The list is long – we have broken it down to three articles: Ward 1, 2 […] 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)
Gaetan: POPS unfair to Condo Owners By Joseph Gaetan August 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON If you know anyone who is thinking about buying a condominium – pass this along 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)	Catamarans to race off the Beachway Saturday and Sunday By Staff August 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This is how the races are won. This is how the races are won.Catamarans slip through 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)
Veg Fest on Saturday at BurlOak Park By Staff August 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON A VegFest featuring vegan products from local vendors, and welcoming any and all – from the vegan-curious […] 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)	Roseland citizens want candidates to debate the issues and answer questions By Pepper Parr August 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Roseland Community Organization (RCO) plans to host an all-candidates debate at 7 PM on October […] 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)