John Bkila
TorontoStar
Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Body found, man charged with impaired driving after car crashes on rocks in Lake Ontario in Oakville
Halton police officers found a vehicle flipped over rocks on its top in the water of the lake at the dead end of Maple Grove Dr. early Monday. → Read More
The Jim Cuddy Band is opening Burlington Performing Arts Centre's 2018-19 season
BURLINGTON — As one of the founding members and creative forces behind Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has received almost every accolade Canada can give a musician. → Read More
Burlington MPP eyeing Speaker’s post
The Speaker is selected by all 124 MPPs by secret ballot → Read More
Panel of experts formed to advise on Burlington's future urban design
BURLINGTON - Burlington is putting together a design panel of experts as it looks ahead to its future transformation from a suburban to more urban area. → Read More
Voting accessibility an issue for one Burlington couple
BURLINGTON - Elections Ontario said it has taken the necessary steps to ensure accessibility at a special ballot voting location after a Burlington couple said they were unable to get in on two... → Read More
Burlington's cycling infrastructure getting an upgrade
BURLINGTON - The Francis Road Bikeway in Burlington will be one piece of the city’s cycling infrastructure to get an upgrade. → Read More
Touch-a-Truck in Burlington on May 26
BURLINGTON - Want to get up close and personal with a snowplow, fire truck or a city street sweeper? → Read More
Jane McKenna Ontario PC candidate for the Burlington riding
Jane McKenna, Ontario PC candidate for the Burlington riding, said what the city needs is an MPP that will stand up for what’s best for local families and not tow the party line. → Read More
Burlington's spray pads open in time for Victoria Day long weekend
BURLINGTON - Warmer days are on the horizon and with it, the opening of local spray pads beginning this weekend. → Read More
Feedback wanted from Burlington residents on draft downtown streetscape guidelines
BURLINGTON - Residents will get the chance to tell the City of Burlington what they think about its draft downtown streetscape guidelines Thursday night (May 17). → Read More
More than 60 new jobs coming to Oakville with new 3D printing centre
OAKVILLE - A Dundas, Ont.-based company has plans to build a new 3D printing centre in Oakville, creating 65 new jobs and keeping 16 existing positions. → Read More
More than 200 trees at Burlington's Central Park need removal due to EAB
BURLINGTON — The City of Burlington confirmed some trees recently cut down in Central Park were removed because of an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation and posed a risk to the public. → Read More
Burlington council approves 2018 tax levy bylaw
BURLINGTON — The City of Burlington is boasting it continues to have one of the lowest residential property taxes in the Greater Toronto Area, as its council approved the 2018 tax levy bylaw at its... → Read More
Burlington MP announces $187M to increase GO Train capacity
BURLINGTON - The federal and provincial governments announced on Monday (April 30) a joint $187 million in funding to increase capacity on the GO Transit train system. → Read More
McMahon seeks second term as Burlington MPP with official launch of re-election campaign
BURLINGTON - Liberal Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon said she is seeking re-election to continue to build on the progress she and the city have made at the provincial level. → Read More
Burlington Economic Development Corporation announces retirement of executive director Frank McKeown
BURLINGTON — The Burlington Economic Development Corporation announced Frank McKeown would be retiring as executive director of the board as of June 27. → Read More
Burlington launches new online marriage licence quick pass
BURLINGTON - Tying the knot just got a whole lot easier — and faster — in Burlington. → Read More
Attempted arson at Milton hair salon nets charges for Halton Hills man
MILTON — A 32-year-old man has been charged after an attempted arson at a Milton hair salon Saturday night. → Read More
Your top 5 spring-cleaning tips to keep Burlington homes safe
With the spring-cleaning season already here, the Burlington Fire Department has some tips for residents to help keep home fire safety in mind when cleaning things up. → Read More
Work to revert Burlington's New Street back to 4 lanes after cycling lanes project underway
BURLINGTON — Work to resurface New Street from Guelph to Walkers lines will continue until mid-May, following the end of a failed cycling lanes project. → Read More