There will be growth - just where is being determined

By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Regional government is working on an amendment to its Official Plan. Burlington’s Official Plan has […]

12 and up can now get vaccinated at more than 100 pharmacies in the Region

By Staff June 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The push is on. The new COVID19 infection rate is low but it is not low enough […]

Aldershot residents can get a closer look at the plans for the re-design of parts of Plains Rd - online

By Staff June 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a sign of the way Burlington wants to configure the way streets are used – […]

Writing school essays and relaxing when the work is done - and waiting for that top grade

By Eva Thaler June 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Students have some favorite places to visit to ease their stress after a long, tiring day […]

Ford invokes Not Withstanding Clause to extend the length of time third party advertisers can spend money before a provincial election

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   We get about eight, sometimes as many as a dozen media releases announcing what different Members […]

Halton MOH updates Class Order to align with Provincial guidance

The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release June 15, 2021 Halton MOH updates Class Order to align with Provincial guidance and further protect […]

School bus drivers spend a day raising funds, having some fun and getting caught up - expecting to be back behind the wheel in September

By Staff June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The person who is present with children in school, especially at the elementary and middle school levels […]

Shift of the Urban Growth Centre closer to GO station is approved by Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs - a big win for the Mayor

By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   For those who said she couldn’t do it – fess up and admit you were wrong. […]

Walmart delivers a significant cash contribution to the Food Bank

By Staff June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   One of the things that makes the Burlington Food Bank the success it is are the partnerships […]

Brazen thefts from LCBO stores have taken place recently - latest was earlier this week

By Staff June 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 5:15pm, a male suspect attended the LCBO store located at 321 […]

It was a painful week for everyone - there was a bit of sunshine in a handmade poster

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The week that is now behind us was filled with so much heavy news. The discovery […]

Rural Burlington should have access to broadband internet before the end of the year

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a long awaited announcement that means a lot to the people in north Burlington. […]

Part of North Burlington to get Better Internet Access

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Adam van Koeverden talking to a constituent in Milton Later today, Adam van Koeverden, the Member […]

Doug Ford’s gag law will limit comment on essentially any public policy issue

By Christine Van Geyn and Scott Hennig. June 14th, 2021 Reprinted from the Globe and Mail. Politicians are going to politician. It doesn’t matter their […]

City Enters into Stage One of the Provincial Reopen Plan

By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Early reports on the opening of restaurants and bars are that things went well. The turnout […]

Nelson Pool and Splash Pads Closed Today and Sunday - operational issues

By Staff June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Due to an unforeseen operational issue, Nelson Pool and Splash Park is closed Saturday, June 12 and […]

Mayor mourns loss of four members of a Muslim family

By Dennis Gibbons June 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward says she and members of city council are committed to bringing […]

Muslim Community holds their service in Spencer Smith Park

By Pepper Parr June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   They gathered quietly at the edge of Lake Ontario to take part in a Muslim Call […]

Province extends temporary wage increase for personal support workers - well deserved

By Staff June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario government is investing $141 million to extend the temporary wage increase for personal support workers […]

That Park Experience - they are going to tell you what you can and can't do - they will be nice to you.

By Staff June 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington has many great parks, big and small, that residents and visitors enjoy throughout […]