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Carpenter Hospice annual hike - note the date Saturday June 1st

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON An early reminder of an event you may not want to miss. On Saturday, June 1, Carpenter ...

NSF fee to be reduced from $48 to $10

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Most people have a working relationship with their bank and they may have RRSP or TFSA ...

Rivers on the federal budget: Paying the Piper

By Ray Rivers April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pouring over the 400 page federal 2024 budget document, one can’t help but be impressed ...

Stern on 2024 budget: Fairness for every generation.

By Eric Stern April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On April 16th the federal government introduced its eighth budget. Using the term “fiscal guardrails” ...

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 ...

Pipeline to Permit: a Standing Committee with unelected members. By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There wasn’t that much for a report from the first meeting of the Pipeline to Permit […] 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)	Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Trading: Mastering Market Trends By Vincent Hawkins February 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Trading can often feel like trying to catch a bus in rush hour – you need […] 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 community organizations will take a look at what diversity is going to mean to the city By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Covering the political meanderings of a city that can’t get over being the best place 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)	Matt Wickham: Not there yet - six weeks to go for the $12 million United Way Campaign By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON “We are not there yet – and we are running out of time” was 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)
Eric Stern looks to Mark Twain for help on data Mayor chooses to make her point. By Eric Stern February 7TH, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION On Monday, February 5th the Committee of the Whole received and filed the 2023 community survey […] 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)	Diversity: What it is going to mean to us collectively By Staff February 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton is releasing Issue #5 of the Our Halton series, on the topic of DIVERSITY 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)
MAD budget for Tribunal hearing jumps to $70,000 By Staff February 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The price may not be quite what they had in mind. A month out from the 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)	Better than flower or chocolates - The Dreamboats at BPAC By Staff February 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Wed Feb 14, 2024 at 8pm VALENTINE’S DAY! The Dreamboats are bringing back good ol’ rock n’ […] 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)
211 - the number to dial - “Help is just three numbers away. The 211 service connects the community to a knowledgeable support worker By Staff February 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON February 11 (2/11) is 211 Day across North America. It is a day of national public awareness, […] 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 A/V people have made it much easier to stay on top of Council proceedings Kudos to them By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We are quick to point out when council members and City staff are less than accountable […] 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)
Vermont Catamounts vs. America East: A March Madness Ticket in Sight? By William Sherry February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON. ON The quest for a March Madness ticket is often filled with nail-biting games, remarkable performances, 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)	Audio visual used to web cast Council meetings has always been a problem. By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The service the city used to record Council meetings has never worked particularly well. 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)
Doug Brown on engagement: City isn't doing enough of it. By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Good morning Committee of the Whole and Mayor Meed Ward. It’s a pleasure to be here. 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)	If the Provincial government decides to do away with the Regional government - will Council members work for half the current pay? By Staff February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial government is reviewing the status of some of the Regional governments – Halton and its […] 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)
Jim Thomson: Why can't the city issue a report that includes the word asbestos, By Staff February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Jim Thomson has been a regular delegator at City Hall. He know delegates virtually – his presence […] 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)	Former Bateman student has recommendations: Number one, stop the conversion of the playing field into a parking lot.. By Oubaida Ikharbine February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Morning, my name is Oubaida Ikharbine. I am a proud and loyal citizen of Burlington 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)
Starting February 26, One Fare will allow riders to pay once when connecting to and from the TTC and GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit. By Staff February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial government said it is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch […] 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 Historical Society features former police vet, socialpreneur, impact producer and ordained minister as February speaker By Staff February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is a bit of a different approach for the Burlington Historical Society Keda Edwards Pierre will […] 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)
Prospects for the Development of Gambling Regulation in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities By Jeff Vertes February 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON As we navigate the intricate landscape of gambling regulation in Canada, I, Jeff Vertes, a seasoned […] 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)	Has a way been found to improve how we elect our leaders? By Pepper Parr February 3rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The quality of our democracy is facing unprecedented threats. Low voter turnout, mistrust in institutions, polarization, […] 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)