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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 ...

$195,000 Resilience grant from Trillium Foundation Grant to be used to rebuild a robust volunteer program

By Staff April 23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Resilience, the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. That became possible for ...

Mountain Bike Racing resumes at Kelso May 14th; plate pickup on the 7th

By Staff April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mountain bike racing at night! What an adventure. Conservation Halton has announced that Mountain Bike racing will take ...

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 ...

Mayor eases up a bit - taking some 'hours/days' off By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor is taking a bit of a break but is steps away if an issue arrives. […] 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)	Masks a must on the GO system as of today. By Staff July 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Donning nose and mouth coverings are now a must on GO Transit and UP Express. Here’s what […] 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)
Most of the province is now in Emergency Measures Stage 3: challenge now is to keep the infection levels low. By Staff July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Halton is one of seven regions in the province that will move into Stage 3 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)	Dating site is the scene of a crime: 62 year old male charged with Romance Scam By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service laid criminal charges this week after an investigation into a suspected […] 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)
Improving your home makes it more enjoyable and adds to its value. By Justin Walters July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Having your own home is a big accomplishment and it allows you to take a step toward […] 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)	Halton is expected to enter Stage 3 of the Emergency measures; announcement to be made later today By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Premier Doug Ford at a Press conference It is not yet “official” but the word is […] 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)
Mandatory mask wearing now in effect. Where will the enforcement come from? By Pepper Parr July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Today the temporary bylaw requiring people to wear a face mask becomes effective. The first thing […] 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)	Kevin Brady appointed a Director of Burlington Foundation By Staff July 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Foundation announced last week that Kevin Brady has been appointed to Burlington Foundation’s Board 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)
Redbit of Burlington wins prestigious Microsoft award By Staff July 19th,2020 BURLINGTON, ON RedBit of Burlington has been announced as the Winner of the 2020 Microsoft Community Response and the Finalist […] 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)	Donated masks might be available to the public by Monday. By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte with her daughter modeling masks made by community members. Ward 4 […] 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)
Region releases the details of their mask bylaw. By Staff July 17, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The amount of time spent by the various municipalities is stunning. The mask by laws are temporary […] 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 - takes his play on how people coped with quarantine during the lockdown. 18 and over only for this one. By Pepper Parr July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Ray Rivers Ray Rivers, our political columnist is part farmer (he and his wife used 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)
City set aside $10k to buy masks - they become mandatory on Monday - where are the masks? By Pepper Parr July 17, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Several community groups worked together to produce 3000 masks that are being distributed in the 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)	Why no masks in a Court House? By Staff July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON This truck could have picked up a $250. ticket If you are fined for a Parking Offence […] 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 now a bylaw that asks you to wear a face mask - don't get silly and say the science doesn't support the benefits of a face mask - just wear the thing. By Pepper Parr July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We now have two bylaws related to the wearing of face masks. The city bylaw that […] 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 seniors who got the $300 grant from the federal government have been donating the money to the Food Bankj By Pepper Parr July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON This is one of those nice warm feel good news stories. Earlier this month those $300 […] 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)
School board chair Andrea Grebenc puts forward a barn burner of a motion. By Andrea Grebenc July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Chair of the Halton District School Board Andrea Grebenc moved a motion that was passed unanimously by […] 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)	Public school board faces some very serious challenges - waiting for the province to give directions By Pepper Parr July 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Director of Education Stewart Miller The Halton District School Board trustees were given a glimpse 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)
City hall opens offering some services - no meetings and no public input. By Staff July 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Service Burlington counter at City Hall will be open for business on Monday. Now open 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)	Ontario has produced some great sports talent - with a couple of tennis starts leading the way these days. By Lauren Wilson July 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario has an impressive track record when it comes to producing incredible athletes. It’s no surprise […] 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)