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The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare ...

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Which former politician is in this picture? The tag line was Turks and Caicos The date was ...

Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, ...

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Italy is a land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless ...

The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto

By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Some might argue that Toronto is Canada’s most exciting city—and for good reason. No matter ...

Herd continues with a dismal record - 0 for 5 By Staff May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded a 6-3 win over the winless Burlington Herd Saturday afternoon at Nelson […] 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)	Pop Up patios open on Brant - an idea that took years to get approved is working quite well. By Staff May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON They are popping up on Brant – by now they are open and hopefully filled with happy […] 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)
Brant street traffic draws several opinions - neither the traffic or the debate is going to go away anytime soon. By Staff May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON There is more than one side to a story. Gary Parker a Deyncourt Drive wrote us saying: […] 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)	Municipal candidate with measurable objectives opens up her web site; going after the ward 4 seat held by a 24 year incumbent. By Pepper Parr May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON “Spring is finally in the air and that’s not the only fresh change on the horizon, […] 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 Herd will go against the Toronto Leafs at Nelson Park on Saturday. By Staff May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON It hasn’t been a stunning start for the Burlington Herd, part of the InterCounty Baseball League 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)	Have sensitive documents safely shredded - and support Crime Stoppers By Staff May 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON It’s shredding day. The opportunity to take all those sensitive documents to a shredding machine and 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)
Rotary will hand out more than $71,000 in awards at a gala event in June. By Staff May 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Thousands pour into Spencer Smith Park every Labour Day weekend to chow down on ribs smoked 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)	It comes down to personalities and who you believe - and right now Andrea is leading on those counts. By Ray Rivers May 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON “They said, ‘Doug Ford came to our house, signed me up and paid,’” said Eastwood. “It […] 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)
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection and Enforcement results in 133 charges being laid. By Staff May 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On Wednesday and Thursday members the Halton Regional Police Service 30 Division – District Response Team, organized […] 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)	Governance - compliance By Staff May 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s city council now has a Code of Good Governance along with a document that sets out […] 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 fragrance is superb and the colours are pleasant - relaxing - but they don't last all that long. By Staff May 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Imagine over 800 species of lilacs in one location. A heavenly fragrance is drifting through Royal Botanical […] 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)	Members of city council finally have a document that sets out how they are expected to behave. By Staff May 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s city council now has a Code of Good Governance along with a document that sets out […] 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 support group for Burlington Mothers - meets in a coffee shop. By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Heidi Rand has two children. She gave birth to one on Hwy 407. She is one 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)	Engaged Citizens of Burlington now need to find out if there really is support to appeal the city council decision to approve a 23 storey tower opposite city hall. By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON It is just a matter of days before Carriage Gate can begin the process of changing 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)
Ben Heppner: Doesn't do opera anymore - but is still one heck of a tenor. By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON If you thought Ben Heppner was just about opera – you haven’t been keeping up. Ben Heppner […] 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)	Was the turning lane for Dynes on New Street eliminated? One horrific accident already. By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Stephen Warner has one final comment about the New Street “bike lane debacle”. “The city did 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)
Another pop up at the Burlington Mall - part of a trend? By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Rich Cloke The second Sound of Music pop up event at the Burlington Mall will take place […] 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)	Two home owners who faced armed men with aerosol cans and forced into a bathroom relieved to know that one has been arrested. By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON It was a vicious break into the home of two elderly residents on April 25th 2018 shortly […] 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 Interactive Maps and Open Data services will not available on May 31 and June 1, 2018. By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Interactive Maps and Open Data services not available on May 31 and June 1, 2018 The 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)	Attempted break in at downtown apartment - suspect captured on video By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On Thursday May 17th 2918 at approximately 12:05 AM an attempted break and enter occurred to an […] 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)