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Craig Clark
10 Jul 2020

Burlington politicians support mask bylaw in unanimous vote

A committee in Burlington voted 7-0 in favour of a bylaw that would require anyone in the city to wear a mask while visiting indoor public spaces. The proposal still needs to be approved by city cou...

Craig Clark
08 Jul 2020

Burlington mayor and councillor propose temporary mandatory mask bylaw

Mayor of Burlington Marianne Meed Ward and city councillor Shawna Stolte have jointly sponsored a proposal for a temporary bylaw that would make masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces during the ...

Craig Clark
02 Jul 2020

Fireworks start fire at City View Park in Burlington

The City of Burlington Fire Department was called to City View Park when two large grass fires were reported on Canada Day. Fireworks are thought to be the cause of the fires after Halton Police re...

Craig Clark
30 Jun 2020

Nickel Brook Brewing is opening their beer garden on Canada Day

Burlington-based craft brewery Nickel Brook Brewing Co. is officially opening their Beer Garden and Brewer’s Bazaar on Canada Day. On July 1st, the parking lot outside the Nickel Brook Brewery o...

Michael Kras
24 Jun 2020

Burlington’s Ribfest will be a drive-thru event this year

It’s safe to say that 2020 is basically a write-off for large public events. Major local festivals, like Supercrawl, Collective Arts Fest, and Because Beer have all been heartbreakingly, albeit unde...

Caleb Smolenaars
19 Jun 2020

Activist killed while bearing witness to pigs bound for slaughter

Update: The activist has been identified as Regan Russell; a compassionate female activist in her 60s. An activist has died after being struck by a livestock transport truck outside Fearmans Slaught...

Craig Clark
19 Jun 2020

Here’s a list of patios reopening in Burlington today

With a promising sunny weekend ahead, outdoor dining spaces have started to pop up throughout Burlington as the city continues to show signs of normalcy. After three months of closures during the CO...

Caleb Smolenaars
17 Jun 2020

Shooting in Burlington leaves one man hospitalized with serious injuries

Halton Regional Police are investigating a shooting which took place this morning, June 17th, in the New Street and Walkers Line area. The incident occurred on Woodview Road at approximately 9:00 am. ...

Craig Clark
16 Jun 2020

City of Burlington is hosting a virtual Canada Day celebration

Burlington will be hosting its first ever virtual Canada Day celebration with special musicals guests and even a digital fireworks show. The celebration will be hosted by former TV presenter for Much ...

Craig Clark
10 Jun 2020

Burlington appeals to be included in Ontario’s second phase of reopening this week

The City of Burlington has teamed up with other Halton Region municipalities to appeal the provincial government’s decision to leave them out of the second stage of reopening that is scheduled t...