Last year, I embarked on a Chartered Director Program through The Directors College offered in partnership by McMaster University and the Degroote School of Business. The course is related to board governance — click this link for the background on it. The program is divided into five modules with the
Alcohol attributable emergency department visits have increased by 18% since 2015 when alcohol sales were introduced in grocery stores, according to a report provided by Halton Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health Hamidah Meghani. We received the report at the Halton Regional Council meeting on Feb. 12. To read the
*Please see below a joint statement issued by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna that was issued on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. To view the statement as a PDF please click this link: Statement from Burlington Mayor and Councillor – Millcroft Golf Club. Burlington, Ont.
During last week’s Halton Regional Council meeting (Feb. 12), council approved a revised process for reviewing any application to expand quarry operations. The new Mineral Aggregate Review Protocol will be required of the proposed Nelson quarry expansion, once applications are received. The City of Burlington has not received a formal
*Please see media release below issued by Region of Halton. On Feb. 12, 2020, Halton Regional Council endorsed a resolution calling on the federal government to refuse CN’s proposal for a truck-rail hub in Milton. The resolution is based on the Federal Review Panel’s assessment that the project is likely
The City of Burlington received notification today (Feb. 18) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) that after considering comment submissions (including from the City), it has issued a retail store license to The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co., located at Upper Middle Road and Guelph Line. The store
*Please see the media release below issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 14, 2020 — The City of Burlington is asking residents to share their thoughts about whether cafes and lounges serving and allowing the consumption of cannabis should be allowed to operate in the city.
Earlier this week our city lost the patriarch of one of Burlington’s most treasured family businesses: Joe Pepetone. Many of you know that he and his family ran the Holland Park Garden Gallery on Fairview Street where it stood from 1981 until it closed last year. Joe was still active
At today’s (Feb. 12) Halton Regional Council meeting, we received a staff report updating council members on homelessness prevention initiatives in Halton, what programs are available and how they are/can be funded. Halton Region administers two homelessness prevention funding programs: one that is provincially-funded and another that is federally-funded. The
I have heard from numerous citizens recently who live in apartment buildings and condominiums and want to ensure they continue to have access to The Burlington Post print edition. We have spoken with Metroland Media, who owns & distributes this local newspaper, to get clarity on what is happening. Due
The Burlington Fire Department wants to hear from residents about possible changes to our City’s Fireworks Bylaw. Currently, fireworks displays are allowed in local neighbourhoods on Victoria Day and Canada, as well as the three days leading up to those holidays. How do you feel about fireworks? Let the city
*Please see below a media release from the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 6, 2020 — The City of Burlington is looking to fill two sponsorship openings that present an exciting opportunity for a local business or group to showcase their commitment to the community. The Canada Day
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has authorized the retail cannabis store Corner Cannabis to operate in Burlington given it passes the next step — a pre-opening inspection by the Province. The AGCO conducts a pre-opening inspection after authorizing stores to operate to ensure the operator is ready
*Please see the media release below issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 7, 2020 — The City of Burlington’s Itabashi Garden, located at the Tansley Woods Community Centre at 1996 Itabashi Way, has been named the 2020 PRO Award of Excellence for Recreational Facility (non-aquatic) or
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, I met with Phil Verster, CEO of Metrolinx, here at Burlington City Hall. Phil became Metrolinx’s CEO in 2017 and it was helpful to meet him and hear about his vision for growth along the Lakeshore West GO Transit line. We discussed issues such as
Anyone looking to learn more about the newly adopted Private Tree Bylaw, unanimously approved by Burlington Council last month, can attend one of several upcoming public information sessions hosted by the City of Burlington. The sessions are designed to help residents and businesses understand the new bylaw and how it
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 4, 2020 — The City of Burlington is very pleased to announce that Kevin Arjoon is the successful candidate for the position of City Clerk. Arjoon will start with the City on Feb. 18,
*Please see the media release below issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 4, 2020 — Based on recent court actions undertaken by the City’s Legal Services department, the City of Burlington was successful in seeking a permanent injunction against homeowners operating a commercial ‘party house’ in
*Please see the media release below, issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release January 28, 2020 On January 27, 2020, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada released on its public website a copy of the report by the federal review panel regarding CN’s
*Please see the media release below, issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release January 30, 2020 On December 11, 2019, Regional Council approved Halton’s 2020 Budget and Business Plan, which supports essential services while making strategic investments to build healthy, complete communities. “Investing
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