Roland Cilliers
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‘I am honoured’: Burlington MP Karina Gould named as 2023 Top 25 Women of Influence
Gould named for work on gender equality, child-care agreements. → Read More
‘Our national landmark will be back’: Fallen Burlington doughnut won’t stay down for long
No one was hurt in the fall and the only damage done was to the doughnut itself → Read More
‘Wonderful news’: Province grants approval to award tender for new Milton high school
The project will deliver 1,611 spaces for secondary students in Milton. → Read More
Province provides $58K to Halton’s Thrive Counselling to help offer low-cost counselling
Grant was provided through the Resilient Communities Fund Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. → Read More
Taste of Burlington launches with unique restaurant options across the city
Culinary offerings will be available from Feb. 12 to March 12 → Read More
‘The defining characteristic of Burlington’: Dispute goes on over Burlington city waterfront
Don Fletcher is a member of Plan B Burlington, a group opposed to the re-development plan of the Waterfront Hotel site. Of all the development disputes across Burlington, the one that seems to inspire the most passionate debate is almost certainly about the waterfront. Located at 2020 Lakeshore Rd. and commonly known as the Waterfront Hotel development, the property sits at the base of Brant… → Read More
‘The defining characteristic’: Dispute goes on over Burlington city waterfront as large development proposal faces strong opposition
Residents, developers and local politicians have expressed strong opinions on what the future of the site should be → Read More
One person injured, $1 million in damages from Burlington residential fire
An early morning fire did serious damage to a local neighbourhood. At roughly 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 28, emergency services were called to Beckett Court, near Upper Middle Road and Walkers Line in Burlington. When firefighters arrived, smoke and flames could be seen emanating from a structure. It took 19 emergency personnel roughly six hours to extinguish the fire. One person was injured and there… → Read More
‘Ease and adjust:’ Burlington city employees no longer required to mask in workplaces
COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue to be removed. → Read More
Car theft investigation in Oakville and on Highway 403 in Burlington leads to 4 arrests
A notification from Peel led to four people being arrested. → Read More
Burlington mayor, councillor claim ‘significant victory’ in provincial Waterfront Hotel decision
It’s not the end of the fight, but city representatives are calling it a win. → Read More
‘We have the answer’: Major residential development coming to Burlington plaza and here are the details
It’s been in the works for a long time. → Read More
4 at 4 - Halton news of the day for Dec. 29, 2022
Here are some news stories you may have missed. → Read More
‘Iconic indulgence’ BeaverTails comes to Burlington with artisanal Canadian pastries
Restaurant now boasts over 195 locations worldwide. → Read More
‘Iconic indulgence’ BeaverTails comes to Burlington with artisanal Canadian pastries
Restaurant now boasts over 195 locations worldwide. → Read More
What's open and closed at the City of Burlington this holiday season?
Christmas is almost here. That means family gatherings, lit up houses and also city closures and schedule changes. Administrative services will be closed at the city between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. For... → Read More
More than 20 firefighters battle house fire in Burlington that causes more than $500,000 damage
More than 20 firefighters battle house fire in Burlington that causes more than $500,000 damage → Read More
House fire in Burlington seeing large response from firefighters with flames shooting through roof
House fire in Burlington seeing large response from firefighters with flames shooting through roof → Read More
INTERACTIVE MAP: Your guide to some amazing Christmas light displays in Oakville and Burlington as well as Milton
An interactive guide that will bring you and your family to the most festive outdoor attractions across the region → Read More
Burlington Sound of Music Festival planning significant changes amid financial struggles
Revenue was down but attendance was way up in 2022. → Read More