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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 ...

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 – ...

The 2023-24 budget: Frugal is not a word used by this Mayor. Strong Mayor Powers might prove to be very expensive By Pepper Parr September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION There has always been a concern with the thinking Mayor Marianne Meed Ward does when 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)	The procedure for setting a budget is now in the hands of the Mayor - she has the power to veto any changes council members want to propose By Pepper Parr September 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is the process a city budget goes through each year. It will be a different […] 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 the cost of living crisis doesn’t start and end at home By Paul Hanson September 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Have you ever wondered why your money won’t just go as far as it did […] 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 talk about housing - what type is the city going to learn to live with? By Pepper Parr September 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Will it be semi-detached house? Maybe duplexes? Albert Facenda – on a roll; chomping at 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)
11th Burlington Scout Troop to gather at the Speyside camp they built By Pepper Parr September 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Boy Scout movement isn’t what it used to be There was a time when 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)	Ontario Liberals will have more than 80,000 people casting ballots late in November to determine who will lead them in the next provincial election. By Pepper Parr September 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Check this out. The province is filled with people who have signed up to be able […] 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)
Fall Activities To Keep You Going before Winter Hits By Staff September 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ok, so summer is officially coming to a close. But that doesn’t mean that all the fun […] 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 Thrilling, Safe Experience of Playing Casino Games Online in Ontario By Staffer September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In today’s digital age, online casinos have gained immense popularity, providing players with the convenience and excitement 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)
Benefits of using a local version of an online casino in Canada By Sheldon McGrath September 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Discover why playing at a Canadian-specific online casino like PinUp Casino offers a more tailored 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)	Plans to review the Regional - Municipal relationship on the delivery of services put on hold - might stay there By Pepper Parr September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra The province may not move forward with 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)
Glitches and irresponsibility prevent public from hearing critical debate at city council today By Pepper Parr September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Council Standing Committee news will be a little slower getting to the press room today. 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)	You can be one of the people who decide who the next provincial Liberal leader should be. By Staff September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington provincial Liberals have now had an opportunity to listen to all five candidates for the leadership […] 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)
Mayor announces newest Chief of Staff By Staff September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward announces the appointment of Marie Nash as her new Chief of Staff. Marie […] 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)	1,600 sq ft with a basement for $500,000 - is he now smoking what he has been reported to have distributed in the past By Pepper Parr September 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Premier Doug Ford has a promise for young people in Ontario: an affordable home for under […] 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)
3.4 BILLION phishing emails that are sent out every day. By Pepper Parr September 10th,2023 BURLINGTON, ON Surprisingly, no one guessed the correct number of phishing emails that are sent out every day. 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)	Is this the beginning of the end for Joe Dogs ? By Pepper Parr September 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After a decent summer break City Council gets back to the grind with Standing Committee meetings […] 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)
Greenbelt protesters - not some rag tag group. By Staff September 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Doug Ford government is doing every thing it can to convince the public that Greenbelt lands […] 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 the average number of Phishing emails sent per day? By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The call it phishing. A process that has someone trying to trick you into giving them […] 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 does all the Greenbelt kafuffle mean to Burlington - not much unless a developer decides to get an MZO to build north of Dundas By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Wham, wham, wham, and wham and wham again. Auditor General’s report Integrity Commissioner’s Report Premier 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)	United Way gears up for the launch of its 2023-24 campaign. By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Next Saturday the United Way will hold their Big Pull – it’s the Kick Off 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)