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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 ...

Doors Open offer 8 locations to visit on Saturday By Staff August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit some of Burlington’s notable cultural 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)	You can now pay for TTC service with a debit card By Staff April 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON At a press conference Thursday morning, municipal, provincial and transit officials introduced open payment to the TTC […] 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)
Budget 2024 Time Table By Staff August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Digging into the data is what Municipal Budgets are all about. There was a time when public […] 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 wants to hear what you think is important before they make the 2024 budget final By Staff August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Set out below are the question on the 2024 budget budget survey. You can do 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)
The Court case the Mayor refers to doesn't pass the smell test By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The following came in from the City’s Communications department. Thank you for your patience. The court […] 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 and winter recreation programs registration opening August 19th By Staff August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City’s fall and winter adult recreational programs will be opening for registration on Aug. 19 at […] 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)
I think the mayor is a good person. I have to sit down and ask her what the problem is. By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Premier Doug Ford stood before the cameras for more than an hour and did his best […] 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 scrambles to get her spin out on the Naturalized Gardens issue By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There are times when the communications people in the Mayor’s office find themselves in a damage […] 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 opportunities to engage: submit a name and let the city hear about your vision for the space By Staff August 10th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City is ready to start two engagement opportunities related to the former Robert Bateman High School […] 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)	More People Playing at Casinos than Betting on Sports in Legal Ontario Online Casino Market By Kenny Wilson August 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON According to recently released data from iGaming Ontario (iGO), people in the province are spending more […] 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)
Full closure of Niagara-bound traffic on the QEW Burlington Skyway this weekend By Staff August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON REMINDER There will be a full closure of Niagara-bound traffic on the QEW Burlington Skyway for critical repairs, […] 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)	Auditor General raises major issues and puts out 15 recommendations - Premier accept 14 and promises to 'change the process' By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON With less than a month to go in her term of office Bonnie Lysyk, Auditor General […] 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)
Stiles: AG report paints picture of corruption in the Conservative government By Staff August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Auditor General issues a scathing report saying Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives “favoured certain developers” in […] 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)	This might be a good time for the Mayor to go on holiday By Staff August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON. ON The Statement didn’t provide the kind of information the public is asking for. Huge public interest in […] 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)
How did this happen? Mayor issues a statement - deflects rather than address the issue By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The response to the article on the woman who had a garden at the front 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)	A Mobile Concert Experience By Staff August 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON THE CONCERT TRUCK will be presenting 10 free 30-minute performances across Burlington. See it is as 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)
Told that she could be fined $10,000 a day for not complying with a bylaw the City then advises her mortgage holder of the infraction By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What do you do when seven people from city hall show up on your doorstep – […] 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)	My Canadian Tire money is now on a red plastic card - No more Canadian Tire hard cash By Wesley Hatt August 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As time moves on, we continually see changes around us. In a day where profit margins are […] 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 Popular Types of Gambling in Canada By Elaine Heath. August 8th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Whether placing a friendly bet among family members or friends on an upcoming sporting event, buying […] 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)	Where have all the workers gone? By Pepper Parr August 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Where have all the workers gone? Covid19 meant huge changes in where people worked – 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)