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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 ...

City sticks with the plans it has for cooling centres By Staff July7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday we published an article on how different communities were handling a situation where the world had 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)	City of Burlington looking for people or groups interested in exclusive space at former Robert Bateman high school By Staff July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Without anything from the community at large on what should/could take place in the former Robert […] 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)
Being Prepared Financially for Aging - The Silent Worry By Staff July 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON After a full house at the inaugural seminar for the Empowered Seniors Speaker Series, notice has come […] 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 Need to Think Differently About Extreme Heat By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON “When heat comes, it’s invisible,” opens Jeff Goodell’s new book, The Heat Will Kill You First. […] 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)
Government gets tough with social media platforms - is there a winner in this issue? By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What does the announcement yesterday that the federal government is suspending its advertising on Facebook 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 redesign Civic Square limit the potential and make no allowance for additional space that is going to be needed for city hall staff By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The front of City Hall is expected to look a lot different by the time you […] 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)
GO service changes during the weekend By Staff July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON From Friday July 7 (tomorrow) at 9 p.m. until end of service on Sunday July 9, GO […] 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)	Summer Music at the Ireland House Oakridge Farm By Staff July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON An evening listening to local musicians on the historic grounds of Oakridge Farm at Ireland House Museum […] 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)
Aldershot residents want to put a stop to the noisy freight car shunting in their neighbourhood By Staff July 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There is something about the way people gather together to bring about change. Residents who live 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)	Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship gets more confusing By Pepper Parr July 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Things at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce are not healthy. It is a leadership matter. Membership […] 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)
Who benefits from the current practice of hybrid meetings of Council ? Not the public. By Pepper Parr July 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Andrew Coyne, a respected CBC panellist and the writer of a regular column in the National […] 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)	Five local politicians show up to have their picture taken for an event they had nothing to do with. By Pepper Parr July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast on June 29th to honour and recognize 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)
Canada Post: 'We are current with our parcel deliveries in Burlington' By Pepper Parr July 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A reliable source advised us earlier this week that delivery drivers for Canada Post in Burlington 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)	The Redesign of Civic Square - Part 3 - how did council react ? By Pepper Parr July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON Part 3 of a 3 part article on the redevelopment of Civic Square City Hall released a plan […] 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)
Canada is on Already Fire - Why the Fireworks By Ray Rivers July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON “Remember, remember, the fifth of November Gunpowder treason and plot We see no reason Why Gunpowder treason […] 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)	Smart Serve re-certification dates extended By Staff July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of orporation Ontario (AGCO) announced that it will be extending the period […] 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 Level Of Workplace Stress Should Be Considered A National Crisis By Adam D.K. King July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON First published in The Maple Last year, the so-called “labour shortage” was headline news. Over 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)	Heat Warning issued for Halton Region By Staff July 4th. 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As a result of extreme heat and humidity, Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Halton Region […] 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)
Motions on a Highly Polished Hardwood Floor By Pepper Parr July 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON I forgot to include the link when this was first published. The link is now in 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)	Performing Arts Centre volunteers to be recognized. By Staff July 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Volunteers are a large part of what makes the Centre work. Patrons will meet friendly ushers like […] 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)