Burlington news

• Damage to more than a dozen Burlington bus shelters ‘targeted,’ say Halton police

  A majority of the shelters targeted were on New Street, however, police are investigating other occurrences.

  Crime

  Mar 10
  
• Driver charged after alleged hit and run crash with scooter in Burlington

  Halton Regional Police (HRPS) say the incident happened on Brant Street near Leighland Avenue.

  Crime

  Mar 3
  
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• Officer ‘dragged’ during incident involving stolen pickup in Burlington

  Halton police say an investigation into a stolen truck led officers to a parking lot on Francis Road.

  Crime

  Mar 2
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• COVID-19: Joseph Brant easing limits for visitors, but hospital’s vaccination requirement remains

  Despite the province easing proof of vaccination rules, Burlington's top hospital says those without two shots likely will not be permitted to see patients.

  Health

  Mar 1
• Police investigating more screen slashing incidents at Burlington, Waterloo cinemas

  Police say three Feb. 23 movie screen slashing incidents that happened hours apart are under investigation.

  Crime

  Feb 28
• OPP officer taken to hospital after struck by car in Hamilton

  Police say the officer was assisting a driver on Highway 403 Monday night.

  Traffic

  Feb 1
• Sweetgrass Park: Burlington designates new name for Ryerson Park

  After close 1,600 votes from residents, the council revealed Sweetgrass Park as the new moniker.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• SIU charges Halton police officer with sexual assault in Burlington

  Ontario's police watchdog says it received a complaint in early October.

  Crime

  Dec 16, 2021
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• Hamilton’s Blue Line taxi issued licence to serve Burlington days after local outlet closes

  A Hamilton-based taxi service is set to cover a transportation hole after Burlington Taxi – a 53-year fixture of the community – close its doors for good in November.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
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• City staff scramble to find a solution as Burlington’s main taxi service set to close it doors

  Burlington’s main taxi service and a key member of the business community will call it quits after 53 years.

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2021