City Manager designate taking part in events with Meed Ward

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   He isn’t on the payroll yet but City Manager designate Haassan Basit took part in the Ontario […]

If your are in the New Street Fortinos keep an eye out for City Staff in the Food Court

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Not the easiest bit of news to find. There has always been slip ups when it comes […]

Carpenter Hospice annual hike note the date Saturday June 1st

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   An early reminder of an event you may not want to miss. On Saturday, June 1, Carpenter […]

NSF fee to be reduced from $48 to $10

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Most people have a working relationship with their bank and they may have RRSP or TFSA accounts. […]

Rivers on the federal budget: Paying the Piper

By Ray Rivers April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Pouring over the 400 page federal 2024 budget document, one can’t help but be impressed with […]

Stern on 2024 budget: Fairness for every generation.

By Eric Stern April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On April 16th the federal government introduced its eighth budget. Using the term “fiscal guardrails” to describe […]

The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare to […]

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Which former politician is in this picture? Do the legs give you a hint? The tag […]

Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, […]

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless array of destinations to explore. Italy is a […]

The Flashiest Things to Do Around Toronto

By Daniela Quaglio April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   A friendly safe city on the edge of Lake Ontario with a diverse population. Some might […]

Ward 2 Councillor tells her people: If you want a Better Burlington you are going to have to demand it

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   We don’t think the Mayor expects those Councillors who are opposed to her grasp on the […]

Burlington MP Karina Gould issues her statement on the federal budget

By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   We reported earlier today that we had heard nothing from Burlington MP KArina Gould on the federal […]

Shawna Stolte parts way with the Mayor on endorsing the Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Councillor was pleased to serve with the Speakers Series the Mayor had sponsored. When the Mayor’s […]

Teasing Gravity - on stage at Performing Arts

By Staff April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   TEASING GRAVITY is a thrilling adventure in movement featuring contemporary dance by some of North America’s fastest […]

Burlington MP Karina Gould has yet to comment on the federal budget - why?

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Karina Gould released her budget statement later in the day. Link to that statement is HERE When […]

When the electors delegate to the elected and the elected listen you have democracy at its best. That isn't what happened in Burlington yesterday

By Pepper Parr April 17th, 2029 BURLINGTON, ON   The relevant thing about a democracy is that citizens decide who is going to lead the […]

Council sends City Manager Tim Commisso on his way with heart felt comments and a standing ovation

By Pepper Parr April 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Drawing attention to myself is not one of my strengths said Tim Commisso as he spoke […]

Food for Life to celebrate a Trillium Foundation grant.

By Staff April 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   There are dozens of organizations in the city that will celebrate the volunteers who make what they […]

With news like this you now know why Bonnie Crombie took a pass on running for the Milton seat in the Legislature.

By Staff April 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON With news like this – you now know why Bonnie Crombie took a pass on running for the […]