Bentivegna cautions council colleagues about taking on budget issues without input from finance

By Pepper Parr May 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna cautioning his colleagues. It was a day that ward 6 Councillor […]

Ford of Canada donates $100,000 worth of hand sanitizers to Food for Life

By Staff May 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Ford of Canada has donated more than $100,000 worth of hand sanitizer that will be distributed to […]

John Street between Maria Street and James Street will be closed for a week

By Staff May 7, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Road closure: John Street – May 10 to 14, 2021 John Street between Maria Street and James Street […]

42% of Halton residents have had at least one vaccination dose

By Staff May 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   As of Thursday, May 6, 2021, 218,614 doses have been administered in Halton to priority populations identified […]

Police service in Burlington - what you get for the $100.81 per $100,00 of assessment on your tax bill

By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Part 1 of a two part article. Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner took part, virtually, in a […]

Hospital President assures public we will 'cross the finish line together'

By Eric Vandewall May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   This week, I would like to offer a message of hope in these uncertain times, and […]

It is getting dangerous out there - staff are at risk and getting hurt

By Pepper Parr May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Council went into a Closed Session yesterday on six different items; one of which related to […]

What electronic games do Canadians play most?

By David Burke May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Nowadays, the choice of games that are available to players can satisfy everyone’s needs. From shooters […]

Tax Levy bylaw sets out what you have to pay and when payment is due. Deferral payment plan in place

By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council approved the 2021 Tax Levy Bylaw at its meeting on May 5, 2021. The bylaw […]

CX - what does it mean? Your Customer Experience - city hall wants to change its culture and begin serving the people who pay the bills.

By Pepper Parr May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a bold statement that has been some time coming and it will be a […]

Business license applications and portable sign use is lower - city is easing up on the enforcement side - smart move

By Staff May 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The level of service delivered by Staff is determined by city council. With the day to day […]

40 km/h for ward 2 - then maybe for all of Burlington - with rumblings of a 30 km/h rule in the minds of some Councillors

By Pepper Parr May 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   If you thought the private tree bylaw was a hoot – wait till you get the […]

Parks and Recrearion move fast to get signage in place as part of controlling movement of people in public places

By Pepper Parr May 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Have the people at Parks and Recreation taken dancing lessons? We should know by next weekend […]

Stolte and Kearns want to see streets made much friendlier to people during the summer - asking staff to come back with ideas

By Pepper Parr May 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON It was a last minute motion put on the agenda by Councillors Stolte and Kearns. The wanted […]

Has the public stopped listening to those elected to lead? What happens when that happens?

By Pepper Parr May 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Signs appear everywhere in the supermarket. The private sector gets the message – why isn’t city […]

Public opposition to the 'lock downs' is showing up on lawn signs - it is going to take more than pleas from the MAyor to curb this one,

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   If we were wondering how deeply felt the opposition to the current Stay at Home order […]

Cougars prospect camp dates are announced - first come, first served

By Staff May 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON No one is certain as to when the hockey season will start – but the Burlington Cougars are […]

Why are Live Dealer Casinos So Popular?

By Matthew Gorkin May 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   You get to look the dealer in the eye. The Rising Popularity of Live Casinos They […]

Sharman wants to shake up the way the city budget is prepared - wants a tighter - 'unvarnished' - look at just what the departments are doing

By Pepper Parr May3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A very solid look at what the citizens of Burlington get for the money they pay Councillor […]

For those who cannot work from home - vaccinations are available

By Staff May 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Public Health Office has announced new vaccination schedules. Eligible Halton Residents can (dependent on […]