What happened to the masks and the safe distance ?

By Pepper Parr February 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It is the Year of the Ox and an occasion when the Burlington Redleaf Cultural group […]

It is now a snow day.

By Staff February 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear […]

Not once, not twice - but three times. Councillor holds three Zoom meetings

By Pepper Parr February 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Communications people at City Hall provide a service that amounts to a listing of events […]

Spring Break moved to April 12 to 16

By Staff February 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The province has not cancelled the March Break – they did push t back to April 12 […]

There is a new millionaire out there - find that ticket and you will know if it is you

By Staff February 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Its good news for someone. Terrible news in three weeks when the lottery ticket expires. TICKET WORTH […]

How well has city hall engaged during the Pandemic - and what will they do differently when this is all over?

By Pepper Parr February 11, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Another survey – This one about how we are going to engage during the balance of this […]

Colour codes will be used to advise citizens what can and cannot be done in different parts of the province. An 'Emergency Brake' will be used to change the status

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The current lockdown and Stay-at-Home order will continue to apply to 28 public health regions, including […]

Court Bulletin: Worker Injured by Moving Machinery, Burlington Company Fined $90,000

By Staff February 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Convicted: Cogent Power Inc., a manufacturer of transmission equipment for distribution of electrical energy was fined $90,000 when […]

Ward 4 Councillor getting close to collecting 1000 lbs of food. She will be out again this Friday.

By Staff February 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s a bit of a grind but something Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte has gotten into doing […]

Molotov Cocktail thrown at house fails to explode - Police arrested suspect earlier this week

By Staff February 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   They were once a working too for the radical protesters. Always illegal. Arson is not something that […]

Scrambling for seats at the Burlington Lands Project Selection Table.

By Pepper Parr February 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The following series is lengthy. It sets out what the city has decided it wants to do […]

Funding to Transform Public Spaces - applications close March 9th

By Pepper Parr February 10th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It isn’t all that much money but put in the right hands it can be very […]

Should Canada take a pass on the 2022 Chinese Olympic Winter Games ?

“The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society […]

With $250,000 in Hand and a Terms of Reference Document Waiting for the Nod from the City Solicitor - City Hall is Off and Running. Watch this one carefully

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Part 3 of a four part series What is the Burlington Lands Partnership? The Burlington Lands Partnership […]

Former Mayor, former city General Manager and a former Council member couldn't shake the city hall bug - became journalists.

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   There is another on-line news source in town. It’s been around for a number of months. […]

A Burlington Lands Partnership: Has a budget of $250,000 - now settles down to thinking what to do first

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The following is lengthy. It sets out what the city has decided it wants to do on […]

The provincial government is easing us into a gradual re-opening of the economy - or is the Premier reacting to the tremendous pressure from the Retail Council

By Staff February 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Ontario will begin to gradually reopen its economy on Wednesday but the government could use an “emergency […]

Ticketing for Overnight Parking Resumes on the 11th.

By Staff February 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is reinstating parking enforcement of 5-hour limit on Feb. 11. Residents got a […]

What if there is a spiteful, vengeful streak?

By Pepper February 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A regular eagle eyed reader who follows the Mayor on Twitter brought this to our attention. He […]

2021 - is staying home the new going out?

By Frank van Dam February 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON ON   For people who love to go out, 2021 is likely to be another dismal year, […]