Pepper Parr

Reports indicate the province is on the right path with the shutdowns that have taken place.

By Pepper Parr April 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The message leaking out of Queen’s Park from highly respected journalist is that the province did […]

Community comes through for the Food Bank - hampers will have an Easter treat in them

By Pepper Parr April 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON We got a very telling message this morning. Listen in: “ I wish I could share […]

Burlington’s business support organizations come together as Team Burlington to support businesses through COVID-19

By Pepper Parr April 3, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Some very tough times ahead for the hospitality and retail sectors of the Burlington economy. […]

Police can now use bylaw enforcement officers to crack down on those who do not comply with emergency orders being made by the province.

By Pepper Parr April 2, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Regional Police Service officers are now collaborating with local bylaw enforcement officers to respond to […]

Rivers wonders why face masks are not mandatory in Ontario

By Ray Rivers April 2, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Spouting Donald Trump regularly spouts so much misinformation that the American public has almost become immune […]

District school board expects the school year to start September 8th - between now and then all options are on the table

By Staff April 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Someone seems to have forgotten to do a reality check. The Halton District School Board today released […]

Select childcare centres in Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville being made available to all front line workers - apply on line

By Staff April 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Region has partnered with the Ontario Ministry of Education and select childcare centres in Burlington, Georgetown, […]

How City Decision-Making is done through COVID-19 Emergency

By Staff April 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier this week the City of Burlington announced it would extend the closures of City Hall, administration […]

Cheesecake on the doorstep; an obstinate at times daughter, a husband missing sports but I can take a long bath

By Nicki St George April 1, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette has put together a team of parents who are at home taking care […]

A little more transparency at the Emergency Coordination Group please

By Pepper Parr March 31st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON I was surprised to learn that there isn’t always someone from city council at the Emergency […]

Handling people who just don't want to follow the rules can still be held accountable.

By Pepper Parr March 31st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON What do you do when you become acutely aware of someone who either doesn’t understand what […]

Classes start again - lessons will be delivered electronically.

By Pepper Parr March 31st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The students will be back in school – no later than next week. Directors of Education […]

Burlington Foundation setting up Pandemic Response Fund - $100,000 commitment

By Staff March 31st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, Burlington Foundation, with generous support from Pioneer Energy, has announced […]

Mayor wants everyone to join her on Friday for a Front Line Clap at 7:00 pm

By Staff March 31st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Marianne Meed Ward released a statement this afternoon. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Yesterday Joseph Brant Hospital […]