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Chris Arnold

Chris Arnold

Chris Arnold has worked as a journalist for half a decade, covering national news, entertainment, arts, education, and local features. His stories have appeared in newspaper chains from Montreal to Vancouver, as well as smaller niche websites and trade publications

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Recent Work by Chris

Burlington developers to get significant reduction in building fees

Burlington developers to get significant reduction in building fees

Councillors voted unanimously in favour of passing the bylaw
Burlington developers could get 45 per cent reduction in fees next week

Burlington developers could get 45 per cent reduction in fees next week

A new bylaw may change how much the city is charging builders of large-scale developments
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, husband Pete open up about cancer journey, supporting one another

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, husband Pete open up about cancer journey, supporting one another

Ward's numbers are nearly zero, a promising sign as he waits for another test in September
Mayor Meed Ward explains decisions on delegating strong mayor powers

Mayor Meed Ward explains decisions on delegating strong mayor powers

The mayor is keeping the power to hire or fire a new city manager, though a new manager was recently hired with assistance from council members
City council to hold special meeting to decide on strong mayor powers

City council to hold special meeting to decide on strong mayor powers

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward was given strong mayor powers last year by the provincial government.
Council explores changing ward boundaries prior to 2026 election

Council explores changing ward boundaries prior to 2026 election

Ward boundaries last changed in 2006.
How much did each Burlington city councillor make in 2023?

How much did each Burlington city councillor make in 2023?

The average salary for a Burlington city councillor is $80,915, before expenses
Skilled trades programming for women gets a $496K provincial boost

Skilled trades programming for women gets a $496K provincial boost

Funding enhances earlier investment by adding new program delivery sites
Burlington council votes to support 4-unit residential properties

Burlington council votes to support 4-unit residential properties

The approval aligns with city's Housing Accelerator Fund application for $40 million
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