Pepper Parr

Did the federal and provincial funding kill the hope for an electric transit fleet ?

By Pepper Parr September 10th 2020 BURLINGTON, ON When funding is given to a municipality it rarely comes as a surprise. More often than […]

Statement from the Office of the Mayor doesn't tell the whole story and doesn't give credit to those who got a better development for the community

By Pepper Parr September 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON A statement came out of the Mayor’s office on Wednesday commenting on an appeal that had […]

Performing Arts will put on performances starting October 2 - No more than 50 people in the theatre at a time - all wearing masks

By Staff September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON With Public Health saying holding an event with up to 50 people was now legit Tammy Fox, […]

They were all elected - my goodness - what did we do

By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The event was basically over. Mayor at an event announcing funding for transit. Each of the […]

City will hold 5th Telephone Town Hall September 23rd

By Staff September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The City is going to host a fifth Telephone Town Hall on September 23rd that will focus […]

The show will go on. Burlington Student Theatre is returning to the stage –six feet apart

By Staff September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Student Theatre programs will be returning this fall with opportunities for youth ages 4 to 17 years. […]

Politicians descend on transit garage and leave $12.8 million behind.

By Pepper Parr September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Nine politicians trooped into a Burlington Transit garage and jointly announced that they were leaving $12.8 […]

Public school board trustees hold their session in the Board room - six trustees take part.

By Pepper Parr September 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON It started as 1-1 conversations that Andrea Grebenc had with trustees on the virtual meetings the […]

Rib Fest on Labour Day attendance bigger than on Canada Day

By Staff September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON They made it work. Despite a downcast day a total of 2,751 cars drove into the Burlington […]

Significant funding to build social purpose organizations available through Burlington Foundation,

By Staff September 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Helping Business be a Successful Tool for Social, Cultural and Environmental Change is the theme behind the […]

HDSB may have to pull as much as $8 million from the Reserve accounts.

By Pepper Parr September 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON HDSB may have to pull as much as $8 million from the Reserve accounts. Director is OK […]

Robbery investigation at the Plains Road Esso Station wrapped up with the arrest of a minor.

By Staff September 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service has concluded a robbery investigation which occurred at an Esso Gas Station […]

Craig Gardner reports: 'Looks like a great day for Rotary'.

By Staff September 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Here is what we are getting from the front lines at Rib Fest – taking place at […]

BurlingtonGreen taking Climate Action to the streets - a Shoe Strike - stay tuned.

By Staff September 7th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON BurlingtonGreen is doing it again. They are reminding us that despite the pandemic and the serious concerns […]