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Carpenter Hospice annual hike - note the date Saturday June 1st

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON An early reminder of an event you may not want to miss. On Saturday, June 1, Carpenter ...

NSF fee to be reduced from $48 to $10

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Most people have a working relationship with their bank and they may have RRSP or TFSA ...

Rivers on the federal budget: Paying the Piper

By Ray Rivers April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Pouring over the 400 page federal 2024 budget document, one can’t help but be impressed ...

Stern on 2024 budget: Fairness for every generation.

By Eric Stern April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On April 16th the federal government introduced its eighth budget. Using the term “fiscal guardrails” ...

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 ...

Lessons from a Rural Inquest: Renfrew County By Staff June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A decisions that came out of an Inquest that took place in Renfrew County in September 22, […] 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)	Intimate partner violence has killed 22 women in the last 40 years in the Halton Region By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a story about delegations that were made at city council recently. It was about 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)
The rights of a resident: NEC, City Hall and the ward Councillor don't seem to be able to resolve By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Residents have rights, at least that’s what Mohammed Kamal, a resident of Bluff’s Way in ward […] 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)	Content generated by Artificial Intelligence will never appear in the Gazette By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Globe and Mail recently put out a statement on the use of artificial-intelligence (AI) tools such […] 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 do people want in City-run recreation programs By Staff June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is looking for resident feedback on City-run recreation programs. Feedback is welcome from […] 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 releases statement on Strong Mayor Powers Today, the Province of Ontario announced it will be extending strong mayor powers, effective July 1, 2023, to every municipality that has adopted 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)
Strong Mayor tools available to 26 municipalities - Chair of Big City Mayors, Meed Ward, said: 'new powers can help municipalities meet housing targets'. By Staff June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities […] 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 Sport Alliance announces 2023 Sport award winners. By Staff June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Sport Alliance 2023 award winners. Junior Athlete of the Year – Andrea Cabio (tennis) Athletes of 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)
Scam scum are at it again. They keep doing this because it works for them. Be vigilant. By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We have heard about the scams that rob decent people of their hard earned money. Thousands […] 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 president on the hard end of some searing comments By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Terry Caddo, President of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce sent out an announcement saying: The Burlington […] 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 looking for writers & visual artists to create temporary signs along the Beachway path during Culture Days. By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington needs approximately 10 writers and 10 visual artists to submit their creations to […] 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)	Freeman Station will be open several times during the summer By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Freeman Station: a sterling example of what can be achieved when citizens decide they want to get […] 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)
University graduates hear former Maple Leaf coach to always 'find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life'. By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON It is that time of year when Convocations take place at universities across the country. 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)	Mountainside pool to get a ribbon cutting on the 30th - hot dogs or a hamburger part of the occasion By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Mountainside Outdoor Pool (2205 Mount Forest Dr.) is set to make a splash and re-open 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)
National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Spencer Smith Park, June 21 By Staff June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON City hall announced that June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day; a time for all people to […] 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)	An opportunity to really shake up politics in Ontario By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has her eye on the prize – leadership of the Ontario Liberal […] 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)
Steam Deck a piece of gaming tech that allows you to play your favourite games on the go. By Samuel Windershot June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Poker Games Compatible with the Steam Deck The Steam Deck is a marvellous piece of gaming […] 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 Solicitor Nancy Shea Nicol is said to have announced her plans to retire By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Nancy Shea Nicol – believed to have announced she will be retiring. From a source 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)
Acting Director Jamie Tellier announced as new Director of Community Planning By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Tellier as the City’s […] 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)	Lakeshore Road closure July 4 to December By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON You are all going to just love this one. Lakeshore Road between Guelph Line and Walkers Line 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)