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The Brant Inn story - Dinner in June

By Staff May 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It’s an early notice for a June event. In the past it has proven to be very ...

Tribunal hearings on Lakeshore Road development to resume today.

By Staff May 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario Land Tribunal that is hearing the application from the owners of the Waterfront Hotel ...

Ontario Health Coalition reports on Illegal, Unlawful and Unethical: Case Studies of Patients Charged for Medical Care in Ontario’s Private Clinics

By Pepper Parr May 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I recently had cataract surgery done on both eyes. I had an excellent ophthalmologist. My cost, ...

23,646 Grade 4 to 12 students participated in the 2021-2022 Have Your Say survey

By Staff May 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board has invited students, parents, guardians and staff to provide feedback by ...

Buds are springing out all over the place.

By Staff May 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON With the Winter that really wasn't - we now have a Spring that is. Buds are springing ...

One-bedroom units starting at $499,990 - 70% of condos less than $700K By Staff December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Greater Toronto Area isn’t exactly known for being an affordable place to buy a home, 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)	Following up on the Strong Mayor Powers used by Mayor Meed Ward By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON On July 1st of this year the province gave many Mayors the right to use 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)
Joan Krygsman does Santa Baby - listen to this more than once By Pepper Parr December 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A new Christmas classic? An alternative take on a seasonal classic. You can decide for yourself. […] 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)	Canadians will finally adjust to the disappearance of low interest rates in 2024: price appreciation during second half of the year By Staff December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After years of unpredictability, the Canadian housing market may find some sense of normalcy in 2024. And 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)
Trials and tribulations of a City Manager who decides not to seek an extension of contract after getting a $60k raise - figure that one out? By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There is something just a little odd about how City Manager has been treated by 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)	Just what has the Mayor used her Strong Mayor Powers for? By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We knew that the Mayor had Strong Mayor powers (SMP) – they were given to her […] 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)
Changes to Ontario alcohol sales a ‘tsunami’ in retail market By Staff December 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Brock University researcher Dan Malleck said that a significant shift might be on the horizon for alcohol […] 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 Council meeting calendar for 2024 now available - it is full of surprises By Pepper Parr December 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City has released the 2024 city meeting calendar. New in 2024, is the Committee 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 Council didn't exactly go out with much of a bang - it was pretty glum looking bunch. By Pepper Parr December 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier this week City Council held its last meeting for 2023. For those who love Rube […] 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)	Will Burlington’s 2024 Budget Improve Street Safety? By Staff December 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The following statement was released this morning by Safe Streets Halton Burlington’s council has shown where their […] 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 Are Online Casino Tournaments and Competitions? By Nicky Allan December 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Online casino tournaments and competitions offer players a chance to compete directly against other players 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)	Rents Up 8% Annually in Canada Despite Slowdown in Vancouver and Toronto By Staff December 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The National Rent Report charts and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual rates and trends in the rental […] 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)
Baker wins Mustang Mach-E Select car giveaway: all it took was a side order of wings By Pepper Parr December 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Donnie Beaumont, winner of the all new Electric Mustang Mach-E Select, celebrating his win of the ride […] 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)	GO Transit will offer free all-night New Year’s Eve service for customers, By Staff December 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON GO Transit will offer free all-night New Year’s Eve service for customers, courtesy of Forty Creek Whisky […] 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 story of that $503,026.66 that went missing from a city account is finally complete By Pepper Parr December 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The story was about the fraudulent vendor payment and recovery matter; told from the City’s perspective. 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)	New Lobbyist Registry ByLaw Effective Monday, January 1, 2024 By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City will have a new lobbyist registry ByLaw effective Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The 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)
What's going on? Why are the bulk of the Council members not in the Council Chamber? By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON If Mayor Med Ward had been in Council Chamber she would have been wearing the Chain 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 webcast service on the fritz - public broadcast start is more than 45 minutes late By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Problems was a technical one – system wouldn’t allow the members of Council to talk to each […] 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)
Lots of Confidential items that will be heard in a CLOSED session of Council By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City has a lot in the way of property matters that more often than not […] 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)	Gould in the House of Commons: 'That is irresponsible. That is reckless.' By Pepper Parr December 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON That nice lady that represents Burlington in Parliament got very tough yesterday. A very pregnant Karina […] 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)