City Clerk denies a candidate the right to delegate to Council; then changes his mind

By Pepper Parr September 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Keith Demoe is a candidate for the ward 2 council seat. He is a pretty direct […]

Who said what when about that $500,000 budgeted for the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal over the Waterfront Hotel site development

By Pepper Parr September 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week there was a meeting of the Burlington Downtown Business Association Board. Brian Dean, Executive […]

Is There Now Another Integrity Commissioner Matter Being Discussed by Council in a CLOSED Session

Why is this item on the Tuesday Council meeting: Breach of Solicitor-Client Privileged Information involving an On-going Litigation Matter. Does the Breach have anything to […]

Guy D'Alesio: liked city hall when he applied to replace Mike Wallace in 2006 - has decided he wants to move in - running in ward 5

By Pepper Parr September 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Running for public office in these times means a web site, a social media presence, some […]

Second coyote killed by professional hunters - third is still being tracked

By Staff September 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington, with the expertise of a Certified Wildlife Control Professional, have eliminated a second […]

The public viewing of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at the Performing Arts Centre was a total bust - ten people showed up

By Pepper Parr September 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Not what I expected. I really thought every one of the 730 seats in the Performing […]

7 TH CITIZEN ATTACHED BY A COYOTE YESTERDAY: Mayor: 'This is the news we were hoping we would never hear again.'

By Staff September 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   There has been another unprovoked coyote attack was reported to the City of Burlington from a personal […]

Millcroft residents keeping the focus on their opposition to plans a developer has to significantly alter the character of the community

By Staff September 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   October 4th, 6:30 pm Virtual meeting to be led by MAD along with the City of Burlington […]

Catch the funeral of the former monarch live at the Performing Arts Centre. Doors open at 5 am.

By Staff September 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Coffin being moved to Westminster Hall The City of Burlington invites residents mourning Queen Elizabeth II to […]

Region investing more than $2 million in human service programs and initiatives.

By Staff September 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Community organizations can now submit applications to the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) for 2023 funding. […]

Province spending millions on upgrades of surveillance equipment

By Staff September 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Some people have a problem with a surveillance society – where almost every intersection in cities has […]

Opening show for the Performing Arts Centre centre cancelled - the Air Supply instruments didn't arrive

By Pepper Parr September 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   What a screw up. The folks that make the wheels go around at the Performing Arts […]

First chance to see the candidates for Mayor in one place - Holiday Inn October 4th - breakfast event

By Staff September 16, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Citizens are going to get a chance to at least see all the people who want to […]

Culture days

By Staff September 16th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Residents are invited to join local artists, cultural professionals and creative organizations to attend free, interactive in-person […]

Sharp shooters in the Shore Acres Creek area looking for coyotes that have to be eliminated

The hunt is on. A crew of at least two people armed with rifles are in the Shore Acres area close to the Paletta Mansion […]

Library celebrates 150 years  - celebration this Saturday

By Staff September 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   This is a little short on the notice side but … On Saturday, September 17th, Burlington Public […]

We know when - we just don't know where.

By Staff September 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Lakeshore Public School Community information Meeting Sunday September 18, 2022 3:30-5:30pm Location: TO BE DETERMINED.   Jane […]

Did you see a coyote? Report what you saw.

By Staff September 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   When you see the coyote – report what you saw. It was made very clear during the […]

City Hall: the Evolution of the Organization

By Pepper Parr September 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The general public knew very little about Tim Commisso when he returned to city hall as […]

City administration admit there is a coyote crisis - spending more, hiring more and looking to the public to be part of the solution

By Pepper Parr September 15th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Much of the Standing Committee meeting yesterday focused on the coyote problem. Executive Director Sheila Jones […]