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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 ...

Why are police officers standing directly behind a criminal defendant?

By Staff April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Are these two police officers standing behind Donald Trump in place to put him in handcuffs ...

A ruptured City Council: majority of the seven member council no longer trust their mayor

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns led the comments made during a Council meeting during which ...

What if Burlington had a larger city council? By Pepper Parr July 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We hear people saying: “I’m not interested in politics, it doesn’t matter to me”. We shudder […] 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 Karina Gould get a promotion today? By Pepper Parr July 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Today is the day we will learn what role Karina Gould will play in the Cabinet […] 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 NEWS “Around 500 newsrooms closed their doors across the country… and they will continue closing their doors…..The status quo is not working because the money […] 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)	That Holiday market initiative appears to have taken a pass on Burlington - good news By Pepper Parr July 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A posting by For the Love of Markets yesterday caught our eye. “We have had some […] 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 puts her spin on the 535 Brant, 26 storey development - a snow job on the part of Her Worship By Pepper Parr July 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Meed Ward and ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns issued a joint statement late in 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)	Lease renewal is said to be the issue that brought about the decision to close the Queen's head By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A great pub, a fine crowd of regulars. Closing appears to be related to issues related […] 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)
Queen's Head to Close - September 16 last call By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON Here is a stunner for you. One of the places downtown that is actually vibrant will […] 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)	“Wartime-Scale Effort” Needed As Several Ontario Cities Already Behind On Housing Goals - Burlington is one of them By Staff July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In early 2022, the Government of Ontario very publicly pledged to build 1.5M new homes across 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)
Has Burlington done well by the architects who design the high rise tower that exist and are planned? By Pepper Parr July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The city of Toronto now has a new Court House – it is a 17 floor […] 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)	Heritage Week will celebrate the city and its history - lots to do By Staff July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON While July isn’t over yet, most people are looking forward to the next holiday weekend that begins […] 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)
Begin thinking about what the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently acquired Robert Bateman High School should look like By Staff July 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON City has announced dates for visioning exercises on the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently […] 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)	Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Halton Hills and Milton: torrential rainfall expected By Staff July 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Conservation Halton advises that approximately 20 to 35 mm of rain has fallen over the past couple […] 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 Liberals meet with leadership candidate Ted Hsu By Pepper Parr July 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We were advised today that there is a fifth candidate: Dr. Adil Shamji. Our apologies for missing […] 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)	Joe Dogs just got a new neighbour - the relationship will be interesting By Pepper Parr July 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Tough future ahead for the group that owns Joe Dogs – the buildings next door 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)
Blood donors needed this weekend to ensure patients have the blood they need By Staff July 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian Blood Service is asking donors to book and keep their appointments – inventory has reached […] 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)	Skyway Closed for the weekend - 40 Food Trucks in Spencer Smith Park By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There are two things to look for and be aware of during the coming weekend. This […] 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)
With a reported $22 billion in excess funds stashed away - ER rooms are being closed on weekends - go figure By Staff July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, calls 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)	Is this who we are? Apparently. By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As people we seem to have problems discussing and facing issues that we find uncomfortable. There […] 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)
5 Ways to Build Your Wealth and Get Financial Stability By Patricia Lee July 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It takes time, patience, and perseverance to build money, but the road is worthwhile in 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)	Are there problems providing breakfast for school children? MP Gould gets scolded by the Breakfast Clubs of Canada By Pepper Parr July 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We don’t hear about problems in ensuring that public school children are not properly fed 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)