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Packed House, Hard Truths: BCA Town Hall Puts Public Safety on Blast

Standing Room Only at BCA Town Hall as MPs Brock and Khanna with Candidate Emily Brown Confront the Crime Crisis. On August 15, 2026, the Burlington Conservation Association hosted a Public Safety Town Hall at the Burlington Central Public Library. The room was at capacity, as guests listened intently to the guest speakers - the formidable MP Larry Brock [...]

By |2026-08-28T12:53:15-04:00August 28th, 2026|Opinion|Comments Off on Packed House, Hard Truths: BCA Town Hall Puts Public Safety on Blast

Federal Bill C-9 Combatting Hate Act – Not as Advertised

In the Spring 2026 edition of MP Karina Gould’s Dispatch from Parliament Hill, she stated, in part, This bill strengthens protections for Canadians by taking real action against hate-motivated crimes while upholding core freedoms like expression and peaceful assembly…Despite some myths circulating, it does not criminalize viewpoints, disagreements, or even offensive remarks. Read more details here

By |2026-06-27T09:26:11-04:00June 27th, 2026|Opinion|Comments Off on Federal Bill C-9 Combatting Hate Act – Not as Advertised

Alarming Increase in Burlington Crime Rates Leaves Communities on Edge

Since Bill C-75 was passed into law, police-reported violent crime in Canada has increased from 39% to 50%.  Auto theft has increased by 38% over the last decade and in the GTA, break and enters have increased by nearly 50% in 2025. Burlington residents are not immune to these crime waves. Read more details here

By |2026-06-27T09:32:50-04:00June 27th, 2026|Opinion|Comments Off on Alarming Increase in Burlington Crime Rates Leaves Communities on Edge
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