Councillor wants to turf the lobbyist from Council committee

By Pepper Parr March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   The genesis of the request from the developers to waive Development fees was at a February […]

Councillor Galbraith was ready to walk; didn't want to listen to all the squabbling

By Pepper Parr March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   What kind of a Council meeting was it? Galbraith was ready to walk. The squabbling was […]

There might not be a Midway but there will be a parade for the Lakeshore Festival

By Pepper Parr March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   There might not be a Midway at the Lakeshore Arts and Music Festival in June. But […]

Eric Stern delegates before Council - extensive debate

By Gazette Staff March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Eric Stern delegated before Council this morning, telling them what he felt was wrong with the […]

Industrial Street and Plains Road Area Drainage Assessment Study

By Gazette Staff March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington and its engineering consultant continue to work on completing the drainage assessment […]

Mayor withdraws her plan to have development charges waived for a period of time

By Pepper Parr March 2nd, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Meed Ward Mayor Meed Ward advised her colleagues this morning that she was withdrawing her […]

Ford begins to use Trump type language: what follows that?

By Pepper Parr March 2nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The language politicians use matters. For Doug Ford the left is being described as “radical. Doug Ford […]

'If there are going to Motions tabled at Council could we see them in advance so we can delegate' asks one Burlington resident.

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   The meeting has yet to take place and already people are unhappy. Many want to see […]

The choices on the Development Charges matter are clearer now. Motions at Council on Monday will be fiercely debated

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Councillor Kearns decided to hold a public meeting to explain what Development Charges were all about. […]

Kearns sets out her intention to have informed conversations with the public

By Gazette Staff March 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   In a note to the Gazette this morning, Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns said, after completing […]

Pierre Poilievre: A significant change in his speech before the Economic Club of Canada

By Pepper Parr February 28th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   There were two things that stood out for me when I reflected on when Pierre Poiliviere […]

What's really happening with online casinos in Burlington in 2026

By Nelson Arlington February 28th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s gambling scene isn’t what it used to be. Remember when a night at the casino […]

Young resident decides to move to Israel - antisemitism in Burlington is more than she wants to tolerate

By Pepper Parr February 27th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   The University of Toronto has launched an investigation into its dean of dentistry after course materials […]

City Hal will be open and Councillor Lisa Kearns will hold her meeting and the toilets will be spotless

By Pepper Parr February 27th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   City CAO: “The questions raised by staff should not be interpreted as a means to deny […]

Has City Hall been closed to a member of Council

By Pepper Parr February 27, 2026 Burlington, on   Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns. The Gazette has learned that the Legislative Services Unit at City […]

The hidden odds in everyday Burlington life

By Isabelle Fournier February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Odds aren’t just something you encounter at the casino or when watching the Leafs play. In […]

Development charges could be out: Community Improvement Program appears to be the new direction

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor has since “walked back” In a note Ward 3 Councillor Stolte sent people on her […]

Is the Councillor Bentivegna vote going to be the one that decides if the city is going to defer development charges?

By Pepper Parr February 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Asked if he had any plans to put a Motion on the table at the Monday Council […]

Samsung Research: Schools are not being adequately prepared for STEM

By Gazette Staff February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   A national research study done by Samsung Canada suggests many Canadians believe students aren’t being adequately […]

New Ontario Science Centre Contract Awarded

By Gazette Staff February 26th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario Science Centre – closed down based on reports of roof problems. Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Ministry […]