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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 ...

Maximizing Financial Opportunity in Canada's Evolving Economy By Soloman Smithers January 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian stock market, a key component of the global financial system, is a dynamic arena […] 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)	How will that bag of federal money given to Burlington be spent? Turns out we have already spent much of it By Staff January 24th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington received Federal funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 11 local projects […] 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)
Back to Basics now being applied at the kindergarten level. By Staff January 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize their Back to Basics approach to educating […] 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)	Just how does an Ontario Land Tribunal operate - who are the players? By Staff January 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There is some confusion in the community regarding roles at Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings. The Millcroft […] 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)
Why are the washrooms in the John Street transit terminal for Staff only? By Pepper Parr January 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Jimmy Sissons was part of the city staff for 42 years. He worked in transit for […] 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)	Space to Spoon: how space technology benefits Canadian farmers - a War Plane Museum event By Staff January 22, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Space to Spoon exhibit is a hands-on experience, with stunning graphics and interactive elements for visitors […] 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 must attend Zoom course for those involved in the Not for Profit world By Pepper January 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON If you are involved in any way with a Not for Profit organization there is a Zoom […] 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)	Did You Get Your Carbon Tax Rebate? By Ray Rivers January 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON If you are a taxpayer in Ontario and have checked your bank account recently you should […] 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 policy that needs another look prevailed, residents are going to get $4,335.000 worth of sidewalk they don't want By Pepper Parr January 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON After two city council meetings; one that heard 13 delegations, who for the most part were […] 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)	Getting to be the main attraction is hard hard work By Staff January 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Getting to the point where a performing artist stands in the middle of a big stage 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)
Trudeau: where is the Canadian consensus on immigration headed, believes Liberal job is to protect that consensus By Staff January 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Excerpts from an excellent interview by Toronto Star reporter Susan Delacourt who met with the Prime Minister […] 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)	Comprehensive Guide to Reviewing the Deal or No Deal Experience at Minimum Deposit Casinos By Miranda Hough January 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The world of online casinos is a vast and dynamic landscape, offering a plethora of options […] 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)
Does public health work? My day was great By Pepper Parr January 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This will be a quieter news day. Life got in the way. The first 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)	The 14th is not that far away - brownie points to be made. By Staff January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON They have been doing it for a long time. Operating as a registered charitable community choir, founded […] 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)
Skating hours and rental free equipment By Staff January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON With all of us now in the grip of winter – time to remember as Canadians we […] 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 wants residents to participate in Street-Side Tree Planting program By Staff January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is relaunching its Street-Side Tree Planting program for the 2024 year. Burlington residents […] 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 a crock - whatever the reason the Mayor's explanation didn't pass the smell test By Pepper Parr January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mayor Meed Ward made a structural change to the way council meeting are run – no […] 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)	Call for Design only Commissions to create welcome signs for the Waterfront Parking Garage By Staff January 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The most recent Local Artist Program is open for submissions until February 16. This program commissions local […] 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)
Safe Betting: How to Spot Secure Betting Websites By Ralph newsome January 18th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In the era of surging online betting popularity, prioritizing the safety and security 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)	Best post card you have seen in years - your city in one minute By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It’s a one minute video, done by Tony Hill. The screen changes so fast – 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)