City council is almost mute on the decision to grandfather seven development sites while approving the move of the Urban Growth Centre

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Information is a little like water: it has its own way of finding the direction in […]

The grandfathering given to developments south of Lakeshore Road and east of Brant make Burlington a much different city

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION We now know a little bit more about the developments that have been grandfathered by the […]

A 609 day roller coaster ride - and it isn't over yet

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Taking a long look at the bigger picture and looking back at what the city has […]

Minister of Municipal Affairs finally gives Burlington the decision it needed six months ago

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Update from the City of Burlington on Minister Clark’s decision on Burlington’s Downtown Growth On Nov. 10, […]

Pride benches part of city bench program: some interesting choices for those who want to use a bench to honour and celebrate someone

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Recommendation: Receive and file engineering services report regarding an overview of all bench programs offered by the […]

City is now recruiting new people for the Advisory Committees

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. […]

Three year olds being recruited to sign on for kindergarten - the start of a 12 year journey

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It has come to this. Three year olds getting their first look at what kindergarten has to […]

When it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation - climate activist will engage you in a conversation on the other parts

By Pepper Parr November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   If Climate Change still matters to you after what we have learned from the COP26 conference […]

How much damage has been done to the Regional Economy - Survey underway

By Staff November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   From Halton Region: Halton has supported businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s more to do as […]

Sean Cullen back on stage: Patsy Cline and Frank Sinatra follow at the Performing Arts Centre

By Staff November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is going to show us the way to live a normal […]

Decision on what will be done with Bateman HS property closer to being determined.

By Pepper Parr November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Bateman High School looks like it is going to have a much different tenant make […]

St. Matthews Church puts on a drive for ROCK that benefits the Warwick community

By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   This afternoon’s Infant Food Drive supporting Reach Out Center for Kids(ROCK) filled […]

Did Mayor Meed Ward miss a much needed opportunity or did the Minister of Municipal Affairs take a pass on meeting with her?

By Pepper Parr November 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION In the world of politics – getting the right people in the right room at the […]

GO Lakeshore West Line - construction issues: Going to Leafs or Argos Friday night, additional westbound trip making all stops to West Harbour GO that will depart Union Station at 10:30 p.m. and Exhibition GO at 10:37 p.m.

By Staff November 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Important construction work is happening this weekend (Nov. 12-14) on the Lakeshore West Line. The work means […]

Regal Road bridge that crosses Tuck Creek gets some public art. Slow down and have a look at it.

By Staff November 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   New public art has been installed on the Regal Road Bridge. The work was done by bau […]

'Forever Fly': a Community Living Program would like your help.

By Staff November 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Over the course of the pandemic, Art and Music have been an integral part of the lives […]

Hayley Verrall will appear on the Performing Art Stage Sunday afternoon.

By Staff November 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   After nearly 20 long months, the dark Performing Arts Centre stages are once again lit and shining […]

Naval veteran at Memorial event: 'you will never understand what your attendance means to us'

By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A naval officer said “you will never understand what your attendance means […]

Hospital suspends some staff and terminates others over mandatory vaccination policy

By Staff November 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Eric Vandewall, President & CEO of the Joseph Brant Hospital, released the following statement: In accordance with provincial […]

Steven Page - on stage Saturday at the Performing Arts Centre

By Staff November 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Steven Page’s distinctive and powerful voice will reach out to the audience at the Performing arts Centre […]