Doug Ford and his attempts to change the manner in which the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police is appointed

By Pepper Parr February 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION First in a series. We seem to be quite good at forgetting what a candidate for […]

Taxes are a good thing: this didn't come up in the debate

By Staff February 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON     Via Twitter she said: “Taxes are a good thing”- how much is the concern. This […]

Ontario’s economy continues to sputter; bad news for Doug Ford with voting in the current election campaign less than a week away

By Tom Parkin February 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Once a magnet attracting job-seekers from across Canada, Ontario’s economy continues to sputter even as premier Doug […]

Long line ups reported at Burlington Centre Advanced Poll

By Staff February 20th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   We are getting word that there are line ups at the Burlington Centre where people are voting […]

Summer Camp at the AGB - registration for bursaries closes today.

By Staff February 20th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON All that snow withstanding – Summer camp registration at the Art Gallery of Burlington is now open. If […]

Three of the four candidates seeking the Burlington seat served the public very well; the 4th - PC Pierre was a no show

By Pepper Parr February 19, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a typical Burlington event: polite. The three candidates, who were on the platform, knew […]

Blood product supplies are low due to cancellations due to weather - they need a boost.

By Staff February 20th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   While Winter storms continue to create havoc across the country, including the city of Burlington, the need […]

Progressive Conservative functionary tries to explain why Natalie Pierre was a no show

By Pepper Parr February 20th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Dan Jacobs sent in a comment that we are upgrading to a news story. Based on […]

'Much of this promise is a lie': Author will talk about Western values at Library event..

By Staff February 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Tuesday, March 04 7:00pm – 8:00pm Author of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Jared […]

More development along Plains Road in Aldershot

By Staff February 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   More high rise and density for Aldershot. The proposal is to develop 1010 Downsview Drive and 355 […]

Natalie Pierre - the Progressive Conservative fails to appear at the All Candidiate meeting

By Pepper Parr February 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   “Well there is your story” said one of the about 100 people who attended the all […]

Muslim Reviving Roots event cancelled – Convention Centre said ‘not here’

By Pepper Parr February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The pressure must have been big time. Penny Hersh, along with the Mayor and we think the […]

CAO plans on taking goodies and a hot beverage to those clearing the snow

By Pepper Parr February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Hassaam Basit had more news than any member of Council when he did […]

John Greven will moderate the All Candidate debate at Port Nelson this evening.

By Staff February 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The all candidates debate for the people seeking the Burlington seat in the Provincial Legislature will take […]

The Ontario Debate - Rocks in our Heads

By Ray Rivers February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   In our democracy, a sitting government usually calls an election because its term is over, […]

Council will get a chance to put some muscle behind antisemitic demonstrations and literature

By Pepper Parr February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Penny Hersh, a resident of the city who has been a passionate advocate against any form […]

Insurance: Have you got the coverage you need? Can you get the coverage you want?

By Chris Ashley February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Home insurance protects your most valuable asset – your home. With various coverage types and exclusions, it’s […]

Council will hear some good news on housing and a troubling approach to private demonstration events.  

By Staff February 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council will meet at 9:30 this morning and work its way through a reasonable sized agenda. […]

Debate: It was a solid debate with no clear winner - Ford looked like a lumpy donut who couldn't wait to get off the stage

By Pepper Parr February 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a two- hour debate with the four candidates who want to be the next […]

Unfortunate airplane crash in Toronto keeps Gould from a campaign meeting in Calgary

By Staff February 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Fresh off campaigning in eastern Canada, Karina Gould was headed for Calgary where an event was to […]