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We are not the first people to describe this Council as dysfunctional

By Pepper Parr April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is what dysfunction looks like. Can you identify the members of Council who are opposed ...

Earth Day is every day - 365 - 24/7

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 – 4:48 pm BURLINGTON, ON The sun is still up – the weather has been pleasant – ...

Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library's Central Branch on May ...

Cherry Blossoms and whimsical art

By Alan Harrington April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Undoubtedly, the "place-to-be" during late-April in Burlington is down among the Sakura Trees at Spencer ...

Council gives Mayor a tough ride when she asks for an endorsement of her Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON April has not been very kind to Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. She was seriously challenged by ...

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)	Ann and Dave Marsden to meet with City Manager and Senior Staff - meeting took months to arrange By Staff December 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Communicating is more than two people talking at each other. It requires some listening as well. Anne […] 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 sees a record increase in the value of property inventory with $42 billion in new assessments By Pepper Parr December 19, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario sees a record increase in the value of property inventory with $42 billion in new […] 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 Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2024 - 2025 Board Directors By Staff December 19th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2024 – 2025 BCC Board of Directors. […] 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)