Sixty year old female killed when struck by a transport truck at Harvester Rd. and Appleby Line

By Staff June 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Shortly after 10:20 am this morning, a 60 year old woman was struck by a transport truck […]

Rainbow crosswalk now on Lakeshore at the foot of Burlington Street

By Staff June 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington announced its first rainbow crosswalk with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, City Councillors and […]

We’re Not Ready for the United Nations

By Ray Rivers June 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Chief Allan Adam of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation photographed after he was beaten by RCMP officers in […]

Ontario's driver testing services provider, DriveTest, will begin to gradually offer limited driver testing services in a staggered, phased approach across the province

By Staff June 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   On Monday, June 22, 2020, Ontario’s driver testing services provider, DriveTest, will begin to gradually offer limited […]

Regional Public Health Unit data up to end of day on June 17, 2020

By Staff June 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We are not where we want to be yet – the objective is going to be to ensure […]

14 Charges Laid Against Motorcycle Driver in Burlington

By Staff June 18th.2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At around 6:30 pm, yesterday a sharp eyed police officer was following up with a citizen-reported traffic complaint […]

Director of Education admits: 'We made some mistakes': has a Task Team in place to think through what will happen in September.

By Pepper Parr June 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A week from today school would have closed for the academic year. We just didn’t have […]

Eleanor McMahon to head up the Trans-Canada Trail organization

By Pepper Parr June 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   News today –Eleanor McMahon will not be the Liberal candidate running against Jane McKenna in the […]

Update on the targeted shooting in the New Street Walkers Line part of the city.

By Staff June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Shelter in Place order given by the Halton Regional Police earlier today to residents in the […]

Life gets a little more pleasant and bearable - the suds will flow on Friday. City is still at Level 3 of the Emergency rules.

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The city will begin to open up later this week – people will be getting out […]

Identity theft during this pandemic has increased - read what you get carefully - if in doubt - don't.

By Staff June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   As identity theft scams go – this one is good. Well written, sounds right – but it […]

Rocca Sisters report on the real estate market for May - residential sales were down - prices up 9+%

By Staff June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   There were exactly half as many active listings at the end of May as compared to the […]

One Burlington supports Black Lives Matter

By Staff June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   One Burlington, the multi-cultural organization that holds a not to be missed event in the summer (it […]

“Done properly and with true commitment, they (demonstrations) can conjure broad public support for long overdue change.

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At what point do people being “politically correct” become the problem – getting in the way […]

Shooting on Woodview Road - victim with serious injuries transported to hospital.

By Staff June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, on   At just after 9:00 am this morning the Halton Regional Police Service received a call regarding a […]

Mayor has soothing words for a troubled sector of the local economy - 'our beloved restaurants'

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   In the eyes of the Mayor the provincial reopening strategy, will allow “our beloved restaurants” to […]

What's open and permitted - What isn't open - Your family circle and your more public circle

By Staff June 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At one minute after midnight on Friday the city will move into Phase 2 of the Emergency […]

Halton District School Board grads earn some prestigious scholarships - none came from Burlington schools.

By Staff June 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of numerous students who have received prestigious […]

Soar by Hooman Mehdizadehjafari selected for the City View Park public art commission

By Staff June 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Mehdizadehjafari’s artwork, Soar will be installed in front of the new pavilion being constructed at City View […]

Arrest Made In Series of Identity Frauds. Police Seeking Assistance in Identifying Second Wanted Male.

By Staff June 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police laid charges against one male in relation to multiple identity fraud incidents. Between March […]