Short-Term Accommodation Licence Applications are Open

By Staff April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   At a Special Council Meeting earlier this year, the City’s new Short-Term Accommodation By-law which takes effect […]

Understand the Cause of Chronic Lateness

By Staff April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Chronic lateness can often feel like an inescapable habit because showing up late to meetings, keeping friends […]

Bronte Creek Meadows Recommendation Report 

By Staff April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   On March 4, 2025, staff presented proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No.4 to a Committee of the […]

The Importance of Senior Care

  By Staff April 24th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   As people age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes increasingly important. Seniors often face numerous challenges that […]

Depth, discipline and determination are what make Mark Carney what he is - will he be elected as Prime Minister?

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   If you thought Mark Carney became very interested in becoming the Prime Minister when it was […]

Data, data, data - do they point to final results ?

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Toronto Star has a polling tool they call the Signal. The dig into the data […]

Spring events honour Burlington’s twin cities; Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, and Itabashi, Japan.

By Staff April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s Mundialization Committee is inviting the community to take part in two free events to celebrate our […]

Same site – different owner: The second tower to rise opposite city hall goes to public meeting May 13

By Pepper Parr April 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Rendering of the 409 development Same site – different owner. This development was originally filed by […]

What will the people of Burlington decide when they vote on the 28th

By Pepper Parr April 24th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The library has taken up a lot of the news space. Their participation in the CBC […]

Burlington Library leaders speaking about democracy on the CBC this evening

By Staff April 24th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Public Library leaders are speaking out about the role of libraries in democracy as part of […]

Burlington Library Battle of the Books Winners for 2025

By Staff April 24th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The energy was electric at Burlington Public Library’s Central Branch during this year’s Burlington Grand Battle of the […]

How many library cards are in circulation?

By Staff April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   FAST FACTS: Number of staff FTE – 140 Number of books on shelves – BPL’s Collection totals […]

Library Battle of the Books finals took place today: Sacred Heart and Ascension were the winners

By Pepper Parr April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   It was the finals for the Battle of the Books; a public library program that started […]

Nine Women Step Into CFL Roles: A Program Supporting Female Leadership

By Jen Carera April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Canadian Football League (CFL) is once again striving for inclusivity and gender diversity in its […]

EVENT: Community gathering - Location changed to Millcroft Mill on the corner of Country Club and Upper Middle

By Staff April23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The MAD people (Millcroft Against Development) called it a community gathering – not a demonstration. They hoped Premier […]

A controlled burn will be taking place at the site of Fisher's Pond

By Staff April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Bruce Trail Conservancy advises that a controlled burn will be taking place at the site of […]

Your Library is Open (and Believes in Democracy)

By Staff April 23, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Library sent out the following statement a number of months ago: “We live in an […]

The rise of online casinos in Canada explored

By Olivia Sabell April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON. ON   Online casinos have been a revelation in the gambling world since the beginning of the 21st […]

Planned (weather dependent) operating dates for the 2025 outdoor pool season.

By Staff April 22nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Planned (weather dependent) operating dates for the 2025 outdoor pool season. The planned operating dates are as […]

Rivers: 'Nobody running for prime minister on behalf of a major political party could be that ignorant.'

By Ray Rivers April 22nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION “The Conservative leader says that only one per cent of single-use plastics find their way into […]