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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 ...

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)
Tech Place is in pretty good shape: Several Council members didn't know that - they chose instead to trash the work they do. By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON At a Standing Committee last week there was a considerable amount of discussion about why Tech […] 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 heavy lifting continues: Council takes part in a second workshop to refine the V2F part of the Strategic Plan By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Described is as a Vision to Focus (V2F) Workshop, the second one to take places, 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)
Waste removal schedule - in your email box By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Monday was a holiday – will the garbage be picked up on Wednesday as usual? The schedule […] 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)	Rent Rates: Burlington came in sixth for average monthly rent in May for a one-bedroom at $2,244 By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Average asking rents in Canada rose 6.5 per cent in May, the lowest percentage annual increase since […] 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)
Teacher Wade Richardson receives Lifetime Membership Award from Ontario Council for Technology Education By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board announced today that Wade Richardson, Teacher and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) […] 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)	Halton Region Public Health confirms rabies in a bat found in Aldershot By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Region Public Health confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies last week – there are no […] 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)
Conservation Halton advises that approximately 15 to 30 mm of rain has fallen across our jurisdiction - more expected By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Time: 7:30 A.M. Conservation Halton advises that approximately 15 to 30 mm of rain has fallen across our […] 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)	EV fast chargers installed at 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401. By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON In place and ready for the summer traffic. Come October the public should learn just how often […] 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)
Retrofit Pilot Program goes to Council on Tuesday for approval By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As recommendations go they don’t get better than this: Approve the establishment of the Better Homes […] 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)	Ward 1 is the focus for the cartoon of the week June 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Our carton for the week. Covers one of the biggest news stories this year. And it probably isn’t over yet. […] 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 is now very much on the city's radar - council has yet to reach a clear consensus By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Heritage has become a bigger issue for the current city council than anything the Gazette has […] 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)	Growth is taking place everywhere - Burlington is no longer an exception By Staff June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Rising 73 and 84 storeys in the heart of the Toronto entertainment district, Forma is defined by […] 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 train serving is going to be a little different during the weekend. By Staff June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a temporary service change on the Lakeshore West line between Oakville and West Harbour […] 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)	Community gardens have been an ongoing success - now to find places for more of them By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This is a good news story and an example of what can be done when people […] 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)