Lakeshore West GO line is not effected by the heat that softens rail tracks

By Staff June 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   This came in from the media people at Metrolinx: They list the GO lines that they expect […]

A little bit more on what the Appleby GoWest development will look like if there are ever shovels in the ground.

By Pepper Parr June 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON We received the following from Councillor Shawna Stolte: I would appreciate it if you could correct your […]

Performing Arts, has an Interim Executive Director; Board has to get to the bottom of the issues swirling within the arts set - SoM may not choose to maintain the relationship with BPAC

By Staff June 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Performance Arts Centre has an Interim Executive Director: Lucy White now has a city phone […]

Pressure on city council to put an end to tax increases grows day by day.

By Eric Stern June 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Many Burlington residents have joined the “STOP the 2025 Burlington Property Tax Increases”. They see 8.9% […]

The rise of remote work and its impact on urban living and home offices

By Fredrik Andersson June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Remote work has surged in popularity over the past few years, driven by technological advancements and […]

The treatment is working and our hearts are full; to many more wonderful years together!

By Staff June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier today Mayor Marianne Meed Ward posted the following on social media: Last October our world was […]

Council recognizes Historical Society, Special Olympics team and Gordon Schottlander as the Ontario Senior Citizen of the year

By Pepper Parr June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a short Council meeting. Mayor Meed Ward applauding Gordon Schottlander during a Citizen recognition […]

A 99 year lease signed for part of Ontario Place and a beer deal that is going to cost millions - part of the Ford legacy

By Ray Rivers June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Wasting public funds is something for which all governments have been accused. And Doug Ford’s governance […]

Live and Play Plan is now ready

By Staff June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington’s Live and Play Plan is now ready. Staff will new begin preparing an […]

Metrolinx to run trains at slower speeds during heat waves

By Staff June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   We did this – now we know why. And you wondered what climate change is going to […]

First look at the Alinea Appleby Go West development

By Pepper Parr June 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON How best to describe the event. It is huge. Doesn’t represent what most people see as the […]

Ontario's NDP leader responds to rumours swirling of an early election telling Premier Ford to Bring it - we're ready

By Staff June 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party that is the Official Opposition at Queen’s Park, […]

Land Tribunal takes exception to Millcroft MABD group and the City's behaviour during the 17 day hearing

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Member of the Ontario Land Tribunal took exception to some of the comments made during […]

Burlington Green putting on a Wet Felting Microfibers workshop

By Staff June 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Another Burlington Green Creative Upcycling Workshop June 28th A Wet Felting Microfibers workshop with textile artist Emily […]

The question is clear - we need more housing; the answers - Background on some of the answers

By Staff June 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This article was originally published by Policy Options How can Canada fix the housing crisis? Across the country, […]

New job titles for Senior staff: Will the number of Senior Staff remain the same ?

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   City Manager (also referred to as the CAO Chief Administrative Officer) Hassaan Basit Some of the […]

The crowds were good - the music was fine and the neighbours that had to put up with the noise can now open their windows again

By Staff June 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The weather held and the crowds returned as they have for 45 years. We might know how financially […]

Summer in the City and last day for Sound of Music - add Fathers' Day to that

By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Every weather prediction is that we are in for a hot summer. The City is encouraging […]

Track where new housing is being built and where they are on the the target

By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Learn how municipalities are making progress on the 10-year target (2022–2031) and their 2024 targets to […]

AGB Board 2024-25

By Staff June 15th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Art Gallery of Burlington announces a new Board. Is this property a future development site? Chair: […]