City looking for writers & visual artists to create temporary signs along the Beachway path during Culture Days.

By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington needs approximately 10 writers and 10 visual artists to submit their creations to […]

Freeman Station will be open several times during the summer

By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Freeman Station: a sterling example of what can be achieved when citizens decide they want to get […]

University graduates hear former Maple Leaf coach to always 'find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life'.

By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   It is that time of year when Convocations take place at universities across the country. A […]

Mountainside pool to get a ribbon cutting on the 30th - hot dogs or a hamburger part of the occasion

By Staff June 15th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The Mountainside Outdoor Pool (2205 Mount Forest Dr.) is set to make a splash and re-open this […]

National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Spencer Smith Park, June 21

By Staff June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   City hall announced that June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day; a time for all people to […]

An opportunity to really shake up politics in Ontario

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has her eye on the prize – leadership of the Ontario Liberal […]

Steam Deck a piece of gaming tech that allows you to play your favourite games on the go.

By Samuel Windershot June 14th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Poker Games Compatible with the Steam Deck The Steam Deck is a marvellous piece of gaming […]

City Solicitor Nancy Shea Nicol is said to have announced her plans to retire

By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Nancy Shea Nicol – believed to have announced she will be retiring. From a source that […]

Acting Director Jamie Tellier announced as new Director of Community Planning

By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Tellier as the City’s […]

Lakeshore Road closure July 4 to December

By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON You are all going to just love this one. Lakeshore Road between Guelph Line and Walkers Line will […]

Tech Place is in pretty good shape: Several Council members didn't know that - they chose instead to trash the work they do.

By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   At a Standing Committee last week there was a considerable amount of discussion about why Tech […]

The heavy lifting continues: Council takes part in a second workshop to refine the V2F part of the Strategic Plan

By Pepper Parr June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Described is as a Vision to Focus (V2F) Workshop, the second one to take places, it […]

Waste removal schedule - in your email box

By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Monday was a holiday – will the garbage be picked up on Wednesday as usual? The schedule […]

Rent Rates: Burlington came in sixth for average monthly rent in May for a one-bedroom at $2,244

By Staff June 13th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Average asking rents in Canada rose 6.5 per cent in May, the lowest percentage annual increase since […]

Teacher Wade Richardson receives Lifetime Membership Award from Ontario Council for Technology Education

By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board announced today that Wade Richardson, Teacher and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) […]

Halton Region Public Health confirms rabies in a bat found in Aldershot

By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Region Public Health confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies last week – there are no […]

Conservation Halton advises that approximately 15 to 30 mm of rain has fallen across our jurisdiction - more expected

By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Time: 7:30 A.M. Conservation Halton advises that approximately 15 to 30 mm of rain has fallen across our […]

EV fast chargers installed at 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401.

By Staff June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In place and ready for the summer traffic. Come October the public should learn just how often […]

Retrofit Pilot Program goes to Council on Tuesday for approval

By Pepper Parr June 12th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   As recommendations go they don’t get better than this: Approve the establishment of the Better Homes […]

Ward 1 is the focus for the cartoon of the week

June 11th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Our carton for the week. Covers one of the biggest news stories this year. And it probably isn’t over yet. […]