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We are not the first people to describe this Council as dysfunctional

By Pepper Parr April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is what dysfunction looks like. Can you identify the members of Council who are opposed ...

Earth Day is every day - 365 - 24/7

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 – 4:48 pm BURLINGTON, ON The sun is still up – the weather has been pleasant – ...

Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library's Central Branch on May ...

Cherry Blossoms and whimsical art

By Alan Harrington April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Undoubtedly, the "place-to-be" during late-April in Burlington is down among the Sakura Trees at Spencer ...

Council gives Mayor a tough ride when she asks for an endorsement of her Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON April has not been very kind to Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. She was seriously challenged by ...

Mayor faces a revolt from three City Councillors By Pepper Parr March 16, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Motion brought forward by Councillors Stolte,Nisan and Galbraith asks that: Shawna Stole, left, joined Councillors […] 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)	Unstoppable PWHL Toronto Wins Nine On The Bounce As They Continue To Gather Momentum By Leslie Gouin March 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Toronto’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team, now on a winning streak of nine games, beat […] 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 lost John Boich 13 years ago By Pepper Parr March 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It has been 13 years – yet I can still hear him bellow: “Ya think?” Boich […] 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)	Changes to Downtown Parking Fees Begins April 2nd By Staff March 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City has introduced new parking fees in high-demand lots and all on-street metered parking spaces on […] 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 hasn't had a visit from the Premier in some time. By Pepper Parr March 14th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Barrie, Caledon and Guelph – they are getting visits from the Premier and Cabinet Ministers. Why […] 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 Pride Flag has evolved - Burlington hasn't done as well - these things take time By Pepper Parr March 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There are places in the city where the LGBTQIA2-S Pride Flag is not welcome. 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)
Burlington Foundation: $126,000 in grant funding given to 17 Burlington-serving charitable organizations. By Staff March 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Foundation announced $126,000 in grant funding to 17 Burlington-serving charitable organizations. The grants 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)	Building Bridges in a Polarizing World - can the state of public discourse be improved ? By Staff March 13th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is again hosting the Director’s Panel, as a virtual session on 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)
$485 million for bike lanes - no road widening By James Portside March 13, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On December 4th, 2023 council met to discuss the “Phase 2 Multi Year Community Investment 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)	Art chosen for Skyway Community Centre By Staff March 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington has commissioned an artist to create a sculpture for the new Skyway Community […] 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)
BPAC and Sound of Music - that's a No Brainer By Pepper Parr March 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON When the question was put to a senior person at city hall the answer was – […] 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)	Exploring Burlington's Online Payment Preferences: From Cryptocurrency to Conventional Methods By Jerome Blazer March 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON In Burlington, Ontario, residents have embraced various methods of payment for their online purchases, which […] 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 administration moves into a defensive mode; using police and security people to maintain order By Pepper Parr March 12th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The occasion that is being described took place the day the city administration took steps 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)	Performing Arts Centre has worked through its governance issues, now reviewing Board applications and sitting on a $4 million surplus By Pepper Parr March 11th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre building is owned by the City. It is leased to the organization […] 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)
Millcroft Land Tribunal hearing at the end of week 1 By Pepper Parr March 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON It is an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing that could result in the destroying of a community […] 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)	Russ Garth Campbell: A wise voice that will not be heard again. By Pepper Parr March 10th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We learned earlier today of the passing of Russ Campbell. A wise voice that will not […] 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)
Neoliberal economic policies which transformed the welfare state began in Canada with Mulroney By Alexandre Dumas March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Mulroney government (1984–1993) was a contemporary of the Reagan administration (1981–1989) in the United States […] 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-month investigation paints a picture of a dangerous and disturbing “Wild West” of private clinics operating with little or no oversight. By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Five-month investigation, paints a picture of a dangerous and disturbing “Wild West” of private clinics operating with […] 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)
Some consolidation in development sector: New Horizon and Krpan join to create Newrise By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Meet Newrise, a new name for a development company that comes out of the joining together of […] 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 federal tax increase on beer By Staff March 9th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian Revenue Agency published notice of an excise tax increase of 4.7% effective April 1, 2024. Today, […] 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)