Provincial government spent 3 times more this past year than it did the year before that on advertising

By Pepper Parr December 7th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Ontario Auditor General Shirley Spence “They just do whatever they want with no consideration for the […]

Insider Trading Data Filed Thursday, December 5th, 2024

By James Porthouse December 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual […]

Words were not nice: 'They  just do whatever they want' said the Auditor General

By Pepper Parr December 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   “They just do whatever they want with no consideration for the rules, for accountability, for transparency […]

For new home sales to rebound, affordability must be restored to previous levels.

By Staff December 6, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Unless things dramatically change, the Ontario government’s much-touted target of building at least 1.5 million homes across the […]

Mental health wasn't something we paid much attention to - the pandemic taught us that it really matters

By Staff December 6th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier this week we celebrated Giving Tuesday Thousands of organizations were asking for help. Some made the […]

Celebrate the Power of Art and Wellness at the “Art with Heart” Community Canvas Art Exhibition

By Staff December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Hard to go wrong with an event that is labeled Art with Heart. The event takes place […]

Paul Paletta: started as a nine year old answering the phone on Saturdays. 'They didn’t ring very often'

By Pepper Parr December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Committed is the word I came away with after a lengthy interview with Paul Paletta, the […]

Angus Reid on that 51st state story - 5% would roll over and become Americans. Shame on them

By Staff December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   On the president-elect’s musings over Canada as 51st U.S. state, a mere 5% of Canadians are interested. […]

Starting on Saturday, December 7, Lakeshore West rail service will be temporarily modified every weekend until end of service on Sunday, December 22

By Staff December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Starting on Saturday, December 7, Lakeshore West rail service will be temporarily modified every weekend until end […]

CAO outlines how he would merge Tourism with Economic Development - forgets to include BPAC, Museums & Freeman Station

By Pepper Parr December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The item was on the consent agenda, which meant it wasn’t supposed to get any attention. […]

CMHC reports: Two million mortgages to hit 'renewal cliff' in 2025 and 2026

By Tom Parkin December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mortgages contracted at the ultra-low rates of 2020-22 will cost $15B a year more in payments; over-mortgaged […]

Understanding RTP in Real Money Casinos: What Canadian Players Should Know

By Jeannie Løjstrup December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Canadian players have long since converted real money online casinos into their favorite pastime. However, […]

Insider Trading Data Filed Tuesday, December 3, 2024

By James Portside December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This information is not professional investment advice. Investors are advised to do their own research into individual […]

Burlington ranks very poorly in the Culture Days standings: Halton Hills did better

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Each year, Culture Days recognizes communities from across the country for their dedication and efforts with […]

Stern: 'It is time for Council and staff to start respecting residents and taxpayers.'

By Eric Stern December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Five precious minutes, that’s it, that’s all the time a taxpayer is allowed at a council […]

Citizens send a message on continuing the Sound of Music

By Eric Stern December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Residents’ Action Group (BRAG) learned very quickly that if you put six people in […]

Was Canada being made the 51st state a joke - views differ

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Alexandra Petri, a Washington Post columnist didn’t think President-Elect Donald Trumps comment about annexing Canada and […]

How Crypto Sports Betting Stands Out From Regular Sports Betting

By Nicolai Ryan Klausen December 5th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Looking around with consideration to the trend for cryptocurrencies, one will note evidence that […]

A federal election called before the end of the year - don't bet on it

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   It shouldn’t happen but it could happen. The Conservative Opposition in the House of Commons has […]

New Democrats raised more $ in the last sixty days than the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives combined

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON There is a change taking place. The signs are there. One of those signs is the news […]