Who—and What—Is Burlington Really Fighting For in the Nelson Quarry Battle?

Who—and What—Is Burlington Really Fighting For in the Nelson Quarry Battle? For over five years, the City of Burlington has poured millions of taxpayer dollars […]

Warmer temperatures and some rain will melt the snow - flooding not a concern - keep the kids away from the creeks

By Staff March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   We all knew that the snow was going to be followed by some flooding. Conservation Halton advises […]

Burlington firm gets federal grant to expand into US market the day before crippling tariffs are expected.

By Staff March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Timing is everything – isn’t it? The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible […]

Hamilton International Airport adds more in the way of destinations - and some welcome upgrades to the entrance.

By Staff March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Sometimes referred to as “Burlington’s Airport” the Hamilton International Airport announces a new era of hassle-free and […]

Traffic has always been a problem

By Staff March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Traffic congestion seems to have been a Burlington problem for some time. There are those who speak […]

Land Tribunal begins three month hearing on expansion of the Nelson Quarry

By Pepper Parr March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) will begin hearing the application from Nelson Aggregates to allow the […]

Fewer Canadians view climate change as ‘serious’ threat or call it a ‘crisis’

By Staff March 3, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The federal Liberal government’s consumer carbon tax seems destined to be axed, whether by the Conservatives […]

On street parking to be debated at Council this week

By Staff March 3, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council will be debating on- street parking this week. This is the problem: the city will […]

How iGaming Ontario Has Revolutionized Online Gambling

By Jeny Celtic March 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   On April 4, 2022, Ontario launched the first regulated online gambling market in Canada, iGaming Ontario. […]

Maple syrup season started Saturday runs to April 6th

By Staff March 3, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   It started on Saturday – the Sweetest time of the year! Conservation Halton celebrates Maple Season at […]

How much were City Councillors paid in 2024 ?

By Pepper Parr March 3, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   What members of City Council get paid is always of public interest – people just want […]

Key to Ford’s win was his insistence Trump’s tariff threat, and not his record, was the most important issue

By Tom Parkin March 2nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Ontario’s unemployment is higher than the national rate. Healthcare is getting worse, schools are in neglect. […]

We are not better off after the provincial election - we are poorer.

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, On   Choosing to be Captain Canada was enough of a distraction – the electorate didn’t seem to […]

Classroom Mini Marsh - watching the environment do what it does

By Staff March 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Classroom Mini Marsh Registration Opens on March 7 Thus is a program teachers apply for – if […]

Was possible voter fraud behind the number of votes a Burlington candidate got on Thursday?

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON A Gazette reader questioned the original headline; he was right – The headline has been changed. Our […]

Every vote counts - now we know just how true that statement is

By Pepper Parr February 28th, 2025 BURLINGTON. ON   Well, this is a sticky wicket. The Elections Ontario people have said they are not in […]

Winning by 40 votes: Is that a mandate?

By Pepper Parr February 28th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Here is how you feel when you win by 40 votes. Natalie Pierre speaking to media. […]

Gould’s performance a 'masterclass in political communications'

By Pepper Parr February 27th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   We Canadians seem to have a problem recognizing talent and ability that is sitting there in […]

Get up and get out and VOTE!

By Pepper Parr February 27th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Interesting observation. In Burlington people turn out by the thousands to watch the Remembrance Day parade […]

Put all those eggs in the one basket - the big red one

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles joined CUPE 7800 health care workers and OSSTF District 21 education […]