 By Pepper Parr
January 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
OPINION
What could come out of the current Liberal leadership race and the eventual federal election?
 A massive Canadian flag passed from person to person during one of the Quebec referendums. A different Canada?
A stronger Canada?
The country is at a critical fork in the road – are we going to become a country that does not provide the services that a growing country needs.
Will the programs in place: Carbon Tax; Dental program, Child Ccare that is affordable, Breakfast for Elementary Students; an Immigration Program that the country can handle and Affordable Housing?
Continue reading What could come out of the current Liberal leadership race and the eventual federal election?
 By Staff
January 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
This could be embarrassing!
 Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP,is absolutely delighted with the Information & Privacy Commissioner’s ruling that details about Doug Ford’s use of a personal phone to conduct government business will be made available to the public.
She said – “Today is a step towards transparency and accountability in Ontario. We have seen this government use every trick in the book to keep things hidden from the public – from secret code words to “accidental” data wipes . Today’s IPC decision means there’s one less place for them to hide.”
“People in Ontario deserve better than a Premier that doesn’t want you to know who he’s talking to or what he’s saying. Doug Ford likes to say his personal phone is open to anyone – but it’s just another way to for him to give preferential treatment to powerful lobbyists and personal friends.”
Continue reading New Democrats expect to get their hands on details about Doug Ford’s use of a personal phone for government business.
 By James Portside
January 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual stocks before making an investment decision.
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider acquisitions in the public market are:
|
| Sprott Inc —–Buy Quantity: 12,600 Average cost: $59.71 Total: $752,345.55 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| George, Whitney |
7 – Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer (other than in 4,5,6), 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
12,600 |
$59.71 |
$752,345.55 |
|
| Mayfair Gold Corp —–Buy Quantity: 89,200 Average cost: $1.78 Total: $159,195.05 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Muddy Waters Capital LLC |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
20,000 |
$1.76 |
$35,200.00 |
| Muddy Waters Capital LLC |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-09-25 |
19,300 |
$1.77 |
$34,245.92 |
| Muddy Waters Capital LLC |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
30,000 |
$1.80 |
$53,955.00 |
| Muddy Waters Capital LLC |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
19,900 |
$1.80 |
$35,794.13 |
|
| Bitfarms Ltd —–Buy Quantity: 60,000 Average cost: $2.27 Total: $136,133.58 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Gagnon, Benjamin J. |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
50,000 |
$2.26 |
$113,205.49 |
| Lucas, Jeffrey |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
10,000 |
$2.29 |
$22,928.10 |
|
| Lavras Gold Corp —–Buy Quantity: 53,400 Average cost: $2.17 Total: $115,710.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Raykov, Rostislav Christov |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
53,400 |
$2.17 |
$115,710.00 |
|
| Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (formerly, Conic Metals Corp.) —–Buy Quantity: 146,000 Average cost: $0.78 Total: $114,365.90 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Collery, Edward A. |
4 – Director of Issuer, 6 – Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
56,500 |
$0.79 |
$44,872.30 |
| Pelham Investment Partners |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
56,500 |
$0.79 |
$44,872.30 |
| Collery, Edward A. |
4 – Director of Issuer, 6 – Director or Senior Officer of 10% Security Holder |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
16,500 |
$0.75 |
$12,310.65 |
| Pelham Investment Partners |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
16,500 |
$0.75 |
$12,310.65 |
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider dispositions in the public market are:
|
| Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. (formerly Secure Energy Services Inc.) —–Sell Quantity: -295,924 Average cost: $16.00 Total: -$4,734,784.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Amirault, Rene |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer, 4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Amirault, Rene |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer, 4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-87,992 |
$16.00 |
-$1,407,872.00 |
| Anderson, James Darryl |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Anderson, James Darryl |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-21,229 |
$16.00 |
-$339,664.00 |
| Callihoo, Michael Wayne |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Callihoo, Michael Wayne |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-28,638 |
$16.00 |
-$458,208.00 |
| Gransch, Allen Peter |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Gransch, Allen Peter |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-82,327 |
$16.00 |
-$1,317,232.00 |
| Higham, Corey Ray |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Higham, Corey Ray |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-41,087 |
$16.00 |
-$657,392.00 |
| Magus, Chad William |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
0 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Magus, Chad William |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-32,941 |
$16.00 |
-$527,056.00 |
| Rudnitski, Rhonda Kimberly |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-07-25 |
4,239 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Rudnitski, Rhonda Kimberly |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-1,710 |
$16.00 |
-$27,360.00 |
|
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited —–Sell Quantity: -81,000 Average cost: $47.78 Total: -$3,869,787.00 Options Issued: 81,000 Average cost: $25.62 Total: $2,075,430.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Andersen, Troy John Peter |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-10-25 |
19,000 |
$10.38 |
$197,220.00 |
| Andersen, Troy John Peter |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
-19,000 |
$47.45 |
-$901,607.00 |
| Bast, Calvin John |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-10-25 |
35,000 |
$38.73 |
$1,355,625.00 |
| Bast, Calvin John |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
-35,000 |
$47.90 |
-$1,676,500.00 |
| Stainthorpe, Mark Allen |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-10-25 |
27,000 |
$19.36 |
$522,585.00 |
| Stainthorpe, Mark Allen |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
-27,000 |
$47.84 |
-$1,291,680.00 |
|
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited —–Sell Quantity: -23,422 Average cost: $121.78 Total: -$2,852,440.02 Options Issued: 22,500 Average cost: $67.19 Total: $1,511,775.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Gosselin, Guy |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-09-25 |
-23,422 |
$121.78 |
-$2,852,440.02 |
| Gosselin, Guy |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-09-25 |
22,500 |
$67.19 |
$1,511,775.00 |
|
| NUVISTA ENERGY LTD —–Sell Quantity: -55,898 Average cost: $14.08 Total: -$787,100.43 Options Issued: 46,071 Average cost: $3.72 Total: $171,520.48 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| LeGrow, Christopher Mark Alessandro |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-08-25 |
9,827 |
$0.84 |
$8,254.68 |
| LeGrow, Christopher Mark Alessandro |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-10,000 |
$14.03 |
-$140,300.00 |
| LeGrow, Christopher Mark Alessandro |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
173 |
$2.36 |
$408.28 |
| LeGrow, Christopher Mark Alessandro |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-10-25 |
5,000 |
$0.84 |
$4,200.00 |
| LeGrow, Christopher Mark Alessandro |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
-5,000 |
$14.30 |
-$71,500.00 |
| Truba, Joshua Thomas |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
28,759 |
$0.84 |
$24,157.56 |
| Truba, Joshua Thomas |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-28,759 |
$14.04 |
-$403,776.36 |
| Wright, Jonathan Andrew |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-10-25 |
12,139 |
$11.76 |
$142,754.64 |
| Wright, Jonathan Andrew |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-10-25 |
-12,139 |
$14.13 |
-$171,524.07 |
|
| VerticalScope Holdings Inc —–Sell Quantity: -46,900 Average cost: $10.86 Total: -$509,228.48 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Laidlaw, Rob |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer, 4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
-43,600 |
$10.87 |
-$473,727.08 |
| Laidlaw, Rob |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer, 4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-3,300 |
$10.76 |
-$35,501.40 |
What is Insider Trading?
How Insider Trading works.
 By Staff
January 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Councillor Nisan – missing in action – again City Council got off to a different start at their first meeting of 2025.
The Standing Committee was chaired by Councillor Rory Nisan – who, as is often the case – was not in the Council Chamber.
He passed the gavel to Councillor Galbraith and left the meeting. No mention as to where he was going and what it was that kept him away from city hall.
 By Pepper Parr
January 13th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Karina Gould Burlington MP If there was any doubt that Karina Gould would be able to hold the Burlington seat in the next federal election they were dispelled when a standing room only crowd showed attended her 10th Annual New Year Levee.
Two things were taking place – First, Gould was making sure her constituents were happy and that her seat was safe.
And at the same time measuring the support she might have if she decides to enter the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Burlington’s MP serving as Prime Minister? Could happen. But that is just a part of what took place Sunday afternoon.
 The room was packed – standing room only. Continue reading Gould holds a successful New Year Levee – not a word about the PM
 By Eric Stern
January 12th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Think globally, act locally.
 I’ve owned a Tesla Model 3 since 2019 and have over 140,000 km on the odometer. In 2019, Elon Musk was a visionary, it’s odd how quickly things change.
How does charging an EV work and how do you make it work for you? Don’t depend on the city to do that for you.
There are two scenarios for charging.
Continue reading On EV charging stations: council has to decide is it photo ops & social media, or money in people’s pockets so they can act locally
By Staff
January 11th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event for January 11th.
With that statement, crews of private contractors get their equipment ready to take to the streets and begin cleaning up. It’s all business – keep the public happy.
 The evergreens stand majestically collecting snowflakes. Continue reading Snow Event declared by the City – could have been described as wonderful winter weather
By Staff
January 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, has taken another run at the Premier over his lack of action on Highway 407.
 Marit Stiles: point out the Premiers’ shortcomings. “Empty promises are not going to get traffic moving. People are losing time and money stuck in traffic, while Doug Ford and his Conservatives continue to do nothing. They have had seven years to do the right thing and open up the underused 407 for more drivers and get us out of this ridiculous contract. Instead, he voted against the NDP’s common sense plan to end tolls on trucks and left us paying some of the highest tolls in the country.
“We need solutions, now – not decades from now.
“You deserve a Premier with the courage to stand up to corporations like the 407ETR. Actions speak louder than words and people are tired of waiting.”
Ford for his part says he hasn’t met with executives in charge of the private road admitting it was a conversation he needed to have.
Continue reading Stiles takes another run at the Premier over his lack of action on Highway 407.
By James Portside
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual stocks before making an investment decision.
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider acquisitions in the public market are:
|
| Lavras Gold Corp —–Buy Quantity: 85,700 Average cost: $2.26 Total: $193,320.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Raykov, Rostislav Christov |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
43,500 |
$2.21 |
$96,260.00 |
| Uloth, Rowland Wallace |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
42,200 |
$2.30 |
$97,060.00 |
|
| Osisko Metals Incorporated —–Buy Quantity: 390,000 Average cost: $0.36 Total: $140,480.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Burzynski, John Feliks |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-09-25 |
100,000 |
$0.36 |
$35,500.00 |
| Burzynski, John Feliks |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
290,000 |
$0.36 |
$104,980.00 |
|
| Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust —–Buy Quantity: 21,100 Average cost: $5.55 Total: $117,029.04 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Morguard Corporation |
3 – 10% Security Holder of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-07-25 |
21,100 |
$5.55 |
$117,029.04 |
|
| Lundin Mining Corporation —–Buy Quantity: 8,000 Average cost: $12.48 Total: $99,824.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Lundin, Jack Oliver |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
8,000 |
$12.48 |
$99,824.00 |
|
| Kraken Robotics Inc —–Buy Quantity: 29,260 Average cost: $2.46 Total: $71,979.60 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| MacKay, Duane Joseph Alexander |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
13,000 |
$2.46 |
$31,980.00 |
| Reid, Gregory Michael |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
16,260 |
$2.46 |
$39,999.60 |
The five stocks with the largest dollar value of insider dispositions in the public market are:
|
| Celestica Inc —–Sell Quantity: -25,000 Average cost: $141.64 Total: -$3,541,000.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Wilson, Michael M. |
4 – Director of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-25,000 |
$141.64 |
-$3,541,000.00 |
|
| Kelt Exploration Ltd —–Sell Quantity: -70,000 Average cost: $7.47 Total: -$522,674.00 Options Issued: 70,000 Average cost: $1.24 Total: $86,600.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Guinan, William Charles |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
10,000 |
$2.72 |
$27,200.00 |
| Guinan, William Charles |
4 – Director of Issuer, 5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-10,000 |
$7.52 |
-$75,200.00 |
| MacArthur, Douglas Owen |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
15,000 |
$0.99 |
$14,850.00 |
| MacArthur, Douglas Owen |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-15,000 |
$7.42 |
-$111,324.00 |
| Miles, Patrick William George |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
45,000 |
$0.99 |
$44,550.00 |
| Miles, Patrick William George |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-45,000 |
$7.47 |
-$336,150.00 |
|
| Peyto Exploration & Development Corp —–Sell Quantity: -28,400 Average cost: $17.36 Total: -$493,040.00 Options Issued: 30,000 Average cost: $11.79 Total: $353,700.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Carlson, Tavis Aaron |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-08-25 |
-23,400 |
$17.36 |
-$406,290.00 |
| Carlson, Tavis Aaron |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-08-25 |
25,000 |
$12.25 |
$306,250.00 |
| Czember, Derick Nathan |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
51 – Exercise of options |
01-09-25 |
5,000 |
$9.49 |
$47,450.00 |
| Czember, Derick Nathan |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-09-25 |
-5,000 |
$17.35 |
-$86,750.00 |
|
| BlackBerry Limited (formerly Research In Motion Limited) —–Sell Quantity: -48,564 Average cost: $5.76 Total: -$279,534.38 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Dickman, Marjorie Jill |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-06-25 |
15,388 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Dickman, Marjorie Jill |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-5,737 |
$5.76 |
-$33,022.17 |
| Eriksson, Mattias |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-06-25 |
37,879 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Eriksson, Mattias |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-12,680 |
$5.76 |
-$72,986.08 |
| Foote, Tim |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-06-25 |
2,367 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Foote, Tim |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-745 |
$5.76 |
-$4,288.22 |
| Giamatteo, John Joseph |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
57 – Exercise of rights |
01-06-25 |
71,023 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Giamatteo, John Joseph |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-29,402 |
$5.76 |
-$169,237.91 |
|
| EQB Inc —–Sell Quantity: -2,500 Average cost: $104.56 Total: -$261,400.00 |
| Insider |
Relationship |
Transaction |
Date |
Quantity |
Price |
Total |
| Moor, Andrew |
5 – Senior Officer of Issuer |
10 – Acquisition or disposition in the public market |
01-06-25 |
-2,500 |
$104.56 |
-$261,400.00 |
What is Insider Trading?
How Insider Trading works.
By Staff
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Starting on Saturday, January 11 until end of service on Sunday, January 12 Lakeshore West rail service will be temporarily modified to accommodate critical track work that will bring faster, more frequent service across the network.
 During this time, Lakeshore West trains will operate on a 30-minute schedule to Aldershot GO and West Harbour GO. Some trips will not stop at Exhibition GO. Additionally, some departure times will be adjusted between 13 minutes earlier and one minute later.
Please check schedules before you travel as trip times on the Lakeshore West Line will be adjusted.
GO Bus connection times will also be adjusted and there may be longer than usual wait times.
Customers connecting to GO buses on Routes 12, 15 and 18 may experience connection times up to two minutes earlier or later. Please check schedules in advance and plan your trip ahead.
Continue reading January 11 until end of service on Sunday, January 12 Lakeshore West rail service will be temporarily modified
By Staff
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Plan B wants its supporters to know what the Ontario Land Tribunal had to say about its decision not to approve the development that was to replace the Waterfront Hotel with xxx
Here is what they have to say:
Ontario Land Tribunal has finally ruled on January 8th, 2025 on Vrancor’s application to build a 31 + 36 storey behemoth (our words) on the current Waterfront Hotel property.
Member Sharon Dionne, who presided over the 10-day hearing (April 29th – May 17th) of case OLT-22-003866, decided to reject the application, which the City of Burlington had previously rejected, on the basis that “the Proposed Development is not of proper intensity, scale and height, does not “fit” in this location and planning context, nor is it compatible with the adjacent public park lands and private lands east of Elizabeth Street, and it does not represent good planning.”
Continue reading Plan B is ‘elated’ with Tribunal decision
By Pepper Parr
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ONTrump learns that the US Supreme Court is not there to do his bidding – he will be sentenced on Friday
 It may not appear to be local news – everything Donald Trump does has an impact at the local level,
Yesterday the US Supreme Court Supreme Court refused to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing which is to take place Friday.
Continue reading Trump learns that the US Supreme Court is not there to do his bidding – he will be sentenced on Friday
By Pepper Parr
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Burlington Federal Liberal Association Who the next leader of the Liberal Party is going to be decided by the members of the Liberal Party.
Who decides who the next Prime Minister is going to be will be decided by citizens across the country.
The federal Liberals have released the rules for the upcoming leadership race; that election will take place on March 9th.
The party announced voting would be open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident 14 years or older who registers as a Liberal before Jan. 27.
Continue reading Rules for taking part in who will lead the Liberal Party
By Staff
January 10th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
iPolitics reports that Ontario cabinet minister Karina Gould is giving serious thought to a Liberal leadership run, according to a source close to her.
 Karina Gould squaring off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons. In her role as government House leader, Gould has often squared off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the Commons, who she has called a “fraudster” and a “bully.”
The source said Gould has been receiving “numerous calls” for her to enter the race, which she is “actively considering.”
Continue reading Gould is considering a run.
 By Julieta Belen Correa
January 10th, 2025
Burlington, ON
Ontario’s regulated iGaming sector has seen substantial growth since inception, with recent figures indicating about $14 billion in bets over the reporting period. This environment has attracted multiple industry players looking to expand their presence.
 Golden Matrix Group, known for B2B and B2C gaming technology, has now applied for a license that would allow its subsidiary, Expanse Studios, to enter the Ontario iGaming scene. This attempt to gain a foothold comes as companies increasingly look for ways to broaden their offerings in Canada through online games, where regulated platforms give them a chance to interact with a strong pool of players who appreciate quality gaming experiences.
According to iGaming expert Andreea Stanescu, some of the best online casinos abroad are also accessible to Canadians. These platforms provide even stiffer competition for local offerings as they often operate with fewer restrictions and are therefore able to provide features like anonymous gambling, easier registrations, higher limits, and more expansive payment methods that include cryptocurrency.
However, despite that competition, locally registered have been performing exceptionally. Golden Matrix’s interest in Ontario is part of a push that began early this year. The company believes that approval could significantly influence its revenue streams, though it acknowledges the complexity and time typically required to receive the regulatory go-ahead.
Approval times can range from six to 12 months, and it is not guaranteed. Still, the region’s structure makes it appealing for operators capable of meeting requirements and providing content that can stand out among existing competitors.
Expanse Studios, operating under the Golden Matrix umbrella, already has a presence in more than 50 regulated gaming jurisdictions. These include a broad mix of slot titles, table games, crash games, and social casino offerings. Access to Ontario would allow the studio to introduce its suite of games to a new, sizable audience.
According to Expanse CEO Damjan Stamenkovic, completing the filing is a critical milestone that underscores the brand’s commitment to competing in major regulated markets and delivering top-tier content to players. Observers suggest that the company’s strong track record in other jurisdictions could help it secure player interest.
Before finalizing its application, Expanse Studios sought guidance from Canadian regulatory specialists Segev LLP. Representing the brand, Managing Partner Alon Segev praised the studio’s focus on compliance and standards. If the studio’s games make their way into Ontario’s ecosystem, they may help diversify the local catalogue, encouraging further competition.
Golden Matrix’s performance adds context to this strategic move. In Q3 2024, the company reported its highest-ever revenue of $41 million—an 85% annual increase—attributing the jump to strategic initiatives and strength in both products and teams.
Beyond Ontario, Golden Matrix has filed for permission to operate as a B2B provider in Brazil’s emerging market. Its Meridianbet acquisition for an estimated $300 million USD ($430 million CAD) demonstrates the group’s confidence in tapping multiple jurisdictions as they become available.
 Ontario’s move toward regulated iGaming came at a time when Canadian gambling laws were shifting. Following the passage of Bill C-218 in 2021, single-event sports betting became an option, expanding the scope of wagers beyond traditional parlay formats.
The Ontario market stands out for encouraging third-party providers to introduce new experiences, contributing to a diverse set of regulated offerings for consumers across the province and the country.
By Staff
January 9th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Calling #BurlON artists!
From the city –
Here’s your chance to apply for the 2025 Burlington Arts and Culture Fund. This grant provides $75,000 to local artists, multicultural groups and arts and culture organizations.
Continue reading Grant fund provides $75,000 to local artists, multicultural groups, arts and culture organizations
 By Staff
January 9th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 Average asking rents for all residential property types in Canada dropped 3.2% in 2024, reaching a 17-month low of $2,109 in December. The decline in 2024 follows rent growth of 8.6% in 2023 and 12.1% in 2022, making this the first annual rent decrease since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Despite the recent drop, rents remain up 16.8% over the past five years.
The rental market softened across most parts of the country last year.
Continue reading Are we beginning to see some rent relief?
 By Staff
January 9th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Karina, Pam, Adam, Marianne, Rory, Jackie, and Catherine are getting together to have their picture taken.
Here is the way the city communications people described the event:
 Transit terminal on John Street will be torn down something in 2025. Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington, Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Her Worship Marianne Meed Ward, Burlington Mayor, Rory Nisan, Burlington Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Jacqueline Johnson, Commissioner of Community Services, City of Burlington, Catherine Baldelli, Director of Burlington Transit, City of Burlington.
Some unnecessary flourishes in the preceeding paragraph.
This upgraded photo op is to announce that the federal government is sending the city more money for transit
By Staff
January 9th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
That city budget, the one that laid a 7.51% increase on the citizens of the city – the one that took the cumulative tax increase between 2018, when the current Council was first elected and then re-elected in 2002, up to 65.10%
 Continue reading BRAG gets a response from the city on their 14 questions
By Staff
January 9th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
 We did a short piece a week or so ago on the Chamber of Commerce membership numbers.
At the time we reported that there were 15 new members and included an image showing who the members were.
What we reported was somewhat misleading – the 15 new members were organizations that joined in the month of December.
The number of new members for 2024 was 234 bringing the total current membership up to 812.
The highest Chamber membership was 1100; that was a decade or two ago.
Continue reading There is more to the Chamber of Commerce than many realize
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By Pepper Parr
