Maggie Burton
@mmburton
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Councillor, @CityOfStJohns : mburton @stjohns .ca. Violinist. Writer. CHORES, 2023: @BreakwaterBooks . Mom of 4. She/Her.
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My partner Michael and I are excited to let everyone know we are expecting a baby in March, 2021 ❤️
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St. John’s—I am having trouble coming up with the right thing to say.
Thank you for putting your trust in me again. I will keep working hard for you, and for the city I love so much. I am in this with you all, all the way.
Love, Maggie
💜
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Taking a couple of days off to get minor surgery to scrob some foolish cells off my cervix so they don’t become cancerous.
It’s a common operation, but I didn’t know that bc no one talks about it, probably so they don’t have to say the word “vagina” in a body-shaming society.
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My 92 year old grandfather, Rev. Joe Burton, officiated a very intimate ceremony in which I married the love of my life, Michael Collins.
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I'm happy to announce I will be seeking re-election as Councillor at Large for St. John's.
It's been a transformative first term for me, and with your support I will continue to learn and contribute for the next four years.
Full text and details at
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Introducing Ada Pearl Collins, born December 20, 2022. I am easing back into work starting today, participating in meetings when possible. I will not be 100% for awhile—taking it 1 day at a time. Thanks for your patience.
mburton
@stjohns
.ca remains the best way to get in touch.
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Hey Newfoundlanders and Labradorians I think it’s a great time to get in the habit of wearing your mask in public spaces where social distancing is difficult! Normalize it! We’re in this for the long haul.
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We recognized Pride Week at Council today. I’m proud to be the awkward bisexual woman that I am💞
I didn’t always like myself very much, to put it mildly, but embracing my queerness has helped me actually love who I am. Happy Pride.
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My family made me this beautiful cake! Happy birthday to me 🎉
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Like this tweet if you agree dads wearing babies is the absolute best thing
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Enough is enough. It’s clear to me now that the govt of Newfoundland and Labrador has no respect for the services its capital city provides to the people of this province. There can be no meaningful action on poverty and climate without investment in public transportation. 1/
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To anyone else who just finished digging themselves out of a depressive episode only to be faced with another COVID surge--You're not alone, and this too will pass.
Deep breaths, long baths, food, comfort TV, whatever. Take it easy, to hell with anyone else's expectations. <3
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A lot of people in these replies fail to see that just because a change wouldn’t benefit you directly doesn’t mean you can’t and shouldn’t support it for the people who need it more.
You can judge a society by the way it treats its most vulnerable and we are failing in this area
Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: Would you be open to an increase in mil rate if it meant that the sidewalks in your community were clear during the winter?
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For my 30th birthday I not only get a sunny day but I have the pleasure of waking up to see this happy snuggle bug! 🥰 have a great day everyone!
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Congratulations Mayor
@DannyBreenNL
on being nominated for Canada's Top Mayor Award
@ctmaward
! After working together during the State of Emergency, I can safely say how deserving you are of this recognition; I want to reiterate my gratitude for your leadership during that time.
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I am officially a candidate for Councillor at Large!
Thankful for the support of Edith’s Nana, Clare Barry, and my campaign manager, Caitlin Urquhart, as well as the rest of my family and friends 💜
Help me get re-elected:
#VoteMaggie2021
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In this job I get death threats, had my window broken, been yelled at countless times in public, been intimidated and threatened by people more powerful than me, had my kids bullied by kids of people who hate me and don’t care if their kids know it. But go off on how I’m a mess.
Still assume she will be re-elected easily, but Councillor Burton is flailing on trying to handle issues lately. This is a mess.
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37 weeks today—stepping back from Council meetings & online spaces to focus on spending time with the kids, resting, and preparing for welcoming
#3
into the world.
I’ll still be accessible by email and phone but may be slower than usual returning your message. Take care!
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So happy to see this coming to fruition. Please support downtown businesses and enjoy!! ☀️
A pedestrian mall downtown will proceed this summer.
From July 3 to September 7, Water Street from Bishop’s Cove to Job’s Cove will be open to pedestrian traffic only from noon to 10pm daily.
Learn more, at:
#nltraffic
#nlwx
#lovedowntown
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I am honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Canadian First Book Prize. It means so much to me to know that my poems resonate with others.
We are pleased to announce that Maggie Burton, author of Chores, is the winner of the 2024 Canadian First Book Prize.
She will receive C$10,000 in prize money and a six-week residency at
@civitellaitaly
.
Congratulations,
@mmburton
&
@BreakwaterBooks
!
Art: Toronto Ink Company
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@AndywellsWells
@RussAlanWill
You were on council when this city sprawled. You were mayor when the outer ring road was built. The wrongs of govt indeed.
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Water Street pedestrian mall is officially open! Go downtown and have fun!
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I am taking an extended break from social media. No secret I find it overwhelming at times to be on here. I try to focus on balancing transparency, authenticity, & fighting for what I believe is right with my own mental health & a desire to be graceful & kind. It’s hard. 1/
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An evil politician and her sidekick plotting to bring in a supertax on chips 👻
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Edith’s newborn photo 📸 Kelly Hynes 🥰 babies are just the best.
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My election prediction
the groundhog sees its shadow and we get six more weeks of election
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Happy Monday! Look who just learned to smile :)
We’ll be attending our first Council meeting back from Babyland today at 3 pm and look forward to discussing Envision St. John’s and the Development Regs. Tune in.
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Sad to see this being taken down.
By approximately 8am Friday, May 15, the City will re-activate the traffic control signals at Rawlins Cross and remove the remaining infrastructure that is currently in place for the pilot project.
For all details, go to:
#nltraffic
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Yesterday my daughter broke her arm. We went to the Janeway and were sorted out within a few short hours. I was so grateful for the caring hospital staff, nurses, doctors... please stay safe, for the sake of yourself and others, do what you can to stop the spread.
#covid19nfld
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VLTs, a deceptive game sanctioned and operated by the state, generates 60-90 million predatory dollars per year off the backs of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Ban them.
NEW | Man who lost $75K to VLTs disappointed in Supreme Court ruling in Atlantic Lotto lawsuit
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Please enjoy this photo of my child enjoying her first ever ferry ride after a cross country flight with her daddy ⛴
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For me, the Ode is a great piece of music. Wouldn’t the logical moves be to
1. add a great Labrador verse to the Ode to recognize the entire province
2. rename Ode to NL
3. update the language to be more modern
Interested in your thoughts!
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😱The sidewalk is in better shape than the road, I repeat, the sidewalk is better than the road! 😍 pedestrians matter. Thanks City ❄️ crews. (The road is pretty good too don’t worry!)
ID: a snow-covered streetscape. The sidewalk is to the right, houses & trees in the background
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Love to see that all the focus of the Park Hotel rescission be directed exclusively at the 2 young women on Council who have opposed the hotel from the start. A lot of posts about betraying our friends, insinuations of corruption, and “what a disappointment they turned out to be”
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I’m getting married in 5 days 😬 here’s a strawberry I grew
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Spent the morning catching up with a real mentor of mine. Shannie Duff is awesome.
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Well, my 6 year old just told me that today was the second best day of her life (after a beach day at Salmon Cove last summer). Her joy is infectious, we all had a great evening. So there’s that.
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Today’s my 31st birthday! Celebrate it with me by going outdoors and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.
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Thanks
@DannyBreenNL
for welcoming Edith to the Council chambers today, some minor objections aside she only had good things to say about our meeting!
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I want to share the comfort that masks have made me feel as a parent who has to take a small baby everywhere.
My oldest child was hospitalized as an infant with RSV, influenza B, and febrile seizures. It was awful.
Wearing masks in crowded places protects many. Why stop?
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To me, as someone who spends a lot of time engaging with a broad spectrum of folks online, this tantrum is just a real world manifestation of years of toxic hate that’s been building in alt-right echo chambers on social media for years. It’s horrifying but not unexpected. 1/
Protesters built a professional stage today at the corner of Wellington and Metcalfe where they are now having a concert. This is after Ontario Premier Doug Ford introduced tougher fines and possible jail times for protesters behind blockades.
#cdnpoli
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March 27, while I was in labour, I didn’t agree to meet with by zoom.
May 20 when I had a 1 month old, forced back to work early with time-sensitive and pressing municipal plan issues, I didn’t agree to meet with them.
Does that mean I haven’t been engaging on this? No.
@mmburton
You ignored our invitations, saying you felt comfortable with your understanding of our points (so no need). Every other councillor, but one, met with us, listened, gave insight. Now you say you’ll meet - in consultations - if re-elected. We need someone more open to engagement.
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I’m at the “slowly eating an Oreo McFlurry alone in my car” stage of the campaigning/parenting/working combo.
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Wow! Since switching to clear bags for garbage collection, we have seen a huge increase in recycling rates. Over 100 tonnes more recycling collected in Jan/Feb this year compared to Jan/Feb 2020! Keep up the great work, St. John's!
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COVID free, cold free for 24 hours, and out of isolation just in time for the last 48 hours of the 2021 municipal election 💜
it’s a beautiful afternoon to walk downtown and drop off your ballot to vote outside City Hall!
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Heartbreaking to see that the outbreak seems to be largely among teens. My heart is with the youth of the metro area.
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I think it’s important to be respectful when people come forward with a diagnosis because we want people to get tested and share openly and transparently if they test positive. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hudson & Rex producer defends show's precautions, amid crew member diagnosed with COVID-19
#cbcnl
#covid19nfld
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To
@voteophelia
, you would have made history tonight if it wasn’t for the vote splitting that is so obvious to anyone who looks at this picture. Ignoring the realities of electoral politics gets us on the left.
I am so proud of your campaign, and I hope you run again next year.
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I am BEYOND excited for this year’s pedestrian mall. From new sod being laid on a corner green space on Duckworth, to the completion of Water St infrastructure improvements, downtown is just exploding with beauty and potential.
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Real talk: This is my life right now. I do the majority of my work while my breastfed 3 month old baby is nursing or napping (she sleeps safely in her crib). I’ve learned the hard way that time flies and I can miss out on a lot very easily. 1/
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On Sunday, I tested negative for COVID-19. Unfortunately, I am now symptomatic & have been told to self-isolate until I get a second test and am symptom free. This is out of an abundance of caution. I will not be canvassing until I’m clear.
Back to school cold: 1
Maggie: 0
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Has there ever been a more mischievous little baby than Edith?
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Myself and Edith love to listen to
@VOCMOpenline
during our breakfast. Good morning Paddy, thanks for what you do.
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For those of you with kids too young to be vaccinated, whatcha doing about family holiday gatherings this year?
#OmicronOnMyMind
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Blog post about Budget 2021 and why I voted against it. Happy to answer any of your questions.
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Happy International Women’s Day!
I hope to help
#BreakTheBias
and move us towards gender parity in Canadian politics by showing voters that women can be successful elected officials and candidates while pregnant, nursing, or raising young children.
#IWD2022
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Anyone driving a vehicle should know these statistics.
Small increases in vehicular speed result in exponential increases to likely pedestrian fatality.
Reduce speeds significantly and drive to the conditions of the road.
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Imagine this along the coast all over the Avalon. 🤤
In the early days of NL tourism the govt promoted walking tours of the Avalon. Poet Elizabeth Bishop sailed here from Boston to do one and journaled about it:
Gorgeous new bike lane in Turkey's Hatay offers People riding bicycles a scenic route. Physical separation is low cost and high benefit.
#CitizensAlive
: Older Healthier Happier.
@880Cities
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Me: here is an example of a good multi-use path
Twitter: so what you’re saying is you want to kill baby ducks
Very normal
Beautiful! A good example of how multi-use trails make sense as a part of an overall active transportation network in a Canadian context
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You often hear about being given the “key to the city” in movies. Well here is mine—there is no better reward than being elected to local government.
Thank you once again to the people of St. John’s. Much love to you all. The next 4 years of Council begins today!
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These are 2 storey buildings.
Of course area residents are entitled to voice their concerns, but there is nothing “controversial” about four 2 storey buildings. We should all be more positive about new housing being constructed in the city. We desperately need more.
St. John’s Council Approves Next Steps for Controversial Apartment Complexes
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Like this tweet if someone in your life went to the emergency room within the last week to access basic care. 🙋🏻♀️
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As we come to a further loosening of restrictions in NL I’m wondering what mental health measures could be introduced to help people cope with all the 💩 we dealt with during the pandemic? Collective trauma is a hard thing for a society to process. Who’s working on this?
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My four year old niece is one of my biggest supporters. She made this campaign poster for me to put in the window. I think it captures the essence of my campaign very well.
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I don’t think I’ll ever get used to seeing my face all around town!
Sign design by Krista Power 🥰
#VoteMaggie2021
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I’m running for Council because now more than ever, municipal politics has both immediate and long-term impacts on our day-to-day lives, and I want to be there to help make the hard decisions that lead to the best possible outcomes. 1/
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Many statues and other symbols were put in place not to tell us about history but to represent propaganda to gaslight the people of this province into believing our origin story is something other than what it was.
Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: Do you think historic monuments should be re-evaluated to reflect modern understanding and ideology?
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Well, after 2 years we finally got covid here in the house. And based on symptoms from my school age kids it seems like we might have a concurrent norovirus as well 🙃 never seen the likes of this in 10 years of parenting. Wash your hands and mask up and take care ❤️
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This is a small town. We all are acquaintances in real life, be it through having kids in the same schools, using the same parks, enjoying music downtown together. This type of thing is why people hesitate to run. Stop hiding behind your PPT handle and use your real names.
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If a family member gave you a Jordan Peterson book for Christmas, you’re allowed to throw it straight into the recycling. Just remove the hard cover first, or paper backs can just go in whole.
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It's Bisexual Awareness Week! I am proud to be an openly bisexual City Councillor.
Yes, bi-erasure is a real problem still in 2021, but it doesn't have to continue to be that way. Follow or become a member of
@TheQuadNL
and learn more about the bi community in NL💜
📣September 16th - September 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Week, with Celebrate Bisexuality Day happening on September 23rd📣
Take this time to learn about topics like biphobia and bisexual erasure as we celebrate the bisexual members of our community.
#thequadnl
#biweek
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My child has decided to memorize every word to Hamilton during his time off school and while I love it I think it is going to be a long week here 😂
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Calling all transit supporters: Please join the City in calling on the Provincial Government to apply for federal funding for public transit. Metrobus qualifies for about $4.2 Million but we can only access this funding if the province agrees. Email or call your MHA today! 1/
Council calls on
@GovNL
to apply for Public Transit funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This funding is necessary to keep the
@MetrobusTransit
system sustainable in the face of rising fuel prices.
@FCM_online
#Budget2022
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Please take the bus this week and next as we clean up the city.
Metrobus and GoBus service will be free starting tomorrow until February 7. We encourage everyone to try the bus and to leave your cars at home as the snow cleanup continues.
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I have been accused of being divisive for criticizing the decisions of Council. I have tried for years to be as positive as possible when I speak publicly, such as on Twitter. In my mind, I was striving for unity + trying to build support to make change a possibility, 1/
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Dropped out home and left with homemade bread, moose sausages, local apples, bows for making wreaths, some foraged herbs I requested from my mom, my dad’s cookies, a tutorial and tools for how to fix a leaking pipe, and a problem with my car fixed. I love my family & the Bay.
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Totally just got the kids with the same April Fool’s as my pop used on me every year. *shouts and runs to the window* “there’s a moose outside eating socks on the clothesline!!” They fell for it. They’ve been scheming to prank me all week but mudder wins
#AprilFoolsDay
as usual😎
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My most important supporter, baby Edith.
Thanks for making these T-shirts,
@marleyorbison
💜
#VoteMaggie2021
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