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You can assume everyone of these people have a library card: Great competition

By Staff April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington Public Library announces the champions of this year's Grand Battle of the Books 2024 competition. Heartfelt ...

Documentary on personal mental health and the role exercise plays - to be screened May 6th

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON I am not sure that I would use the word “celebrate” to announce the screening ...

Gould hands out 56 Volunteer Appreciation awards

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It was a hectic day for Burlington member of Parliament. She had to first be in Alliston ...

Spectator columnist has few kind words for Mayor Meed Ward

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The following is a recent opinion column by Joan Little. When I read Mayor Marianne Meed Ward’s ...

Council approves 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington City Council approved the 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw at their last meeting. Council approval ...

Politicians decide they want to ensure their finger prints are all over whatever Civic Square is going to look like. By Pepper Parr June 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON They came looking for a little bit more money and left with marching orders to do […] 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 new deal - green in colour focuses on the need to adapt to climate change quickly. By Jan Mowbray June 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON What is a Green New Deal? It isn’t a plank in the Green Party platform. “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)
Great strawberry season predicted - lousy Canada Day from the province - Burlington will celebrate but no Strawberry Festival. By Staff June 24, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The province sent out a media release advising that the first fruits of the season are now […] 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 puts some muscle behind the Climate Emergency statement. By Pepper Parr June 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Council has been at it for half a year and we are beginning to get a […] 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)
Strathcona Court to get a sidewalk that many didn't want. By Staff June 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON A part of town that was the focus of a long, sometimes emotional debate over whether or […] 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)	Is the Mayor using the words 'growth must pay for growth' the same way the Minister is? By Pepper Parr June 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Mayor and the Minister of Municipalities and Housing are using the same words: do they […] 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)
An Open Letter to Burlington MPP Jane McKenna By David Barker June 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Ms McKenna in your statement directed towards the We Love Burlington group, published in the Burlington […] 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)	Student enrollment will be up 1.3%; there will be 189 fewer employees and a $2.5 million deficit for the public school board. By Staff June 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON School will be out during the week we are going into. A good time to learn just […] 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 Love Burlington responds to MPP McKenna: expect the Mayor to jump in here at some point By Staff June 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON We Love Burlington asked the MPP for Burlington to respond to their request for her views on […] 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)	Rate of opioid-related Emergency Department visits rose by 72% in 2017 By Staff June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton researches and collects data that is relevant to the social well being 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)
Antique and hot wheels car show on Brant - July 6th: Road closures By Staff June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It is an occasion to wander down Brant Street, meet with friends, maybe do a little shopping […] 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)	GTA West transportation study resumed By Staff June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It had to come back at some point – and with a government that says it 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)
Battle to keep a CN rail hub out of Milton begins; it will be long and ugly. By Pepper Parr June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville will be bringing expert opinions and reports to a Federal […] 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)	Minor Traffic Interruptions: Brant Street, between Lakeshore Road and Fairview Street, June 21, 2019 By Staff June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Traffic on Brant might be a little slower on Friday, the city will be working to seal […] 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)
MP McKenna dishes out her version of the facts to community advocacy group By Staff June 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON We Love Burlington pressed Burlington MPP for comment on why she supported Bill 108. Jane McKenna provided […] 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)	High lake levels expected to be with us until at least July 3rd - Beachway parks are closed. By Staff June 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The latest information provided by the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board (ILOSLRB) confirms a […] 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 Gazette commenting feature is now operational - the hack has been fixed and there is a thicker fire wall in place. By Pepper Parr June 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON For all of those people who have had to go without the opportunity to comment on […] 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)	Police arrest suspect in robbery at knife point. By Staff June 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Regional police have made an arrest of a robbery suspect who was riding a BMX-style bike […] 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 behind how Tim Commisso got to become the City Manager of Burlington. By Pepper Parr June 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The first working day in July Tim Commisso will walk into city hall maybe wearing a […] 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)	Can Ontario Mayors put enough pressure on the Premier to bring about some kind of a roll back on Bill 108? By Pepper Parr June 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Do you remember what happened to the van that the Premier wanted outfitted with a mini-fridge […] 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)