No consensus on the re-development of the Waterfront Hotel site

By Pepper Parr October 20th. 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The owner of the hotel had plans to tear it down and rebuild closer to the […]

Tellier suggests that the Burlington business association get in bed with the one in Aldershot.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   During the lengthy and very detailed report on Planning Department plans going forward given by Interim […]

Who called whom: getting Brock to decide on Burlington

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When the city announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (documents that are worth almost […]

Brock University to move its facility from Hamilton to Burlington - location yet to be determined.

By Staff October 20th. 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Brock University has announced it will relocate its current Hamilton campus to a more accessible location in […]

Remembrance at Cenotaph to be virtual

By Staff October 20th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The city administration along with the Legion has announced that the 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony is going virtual […]

81 year old male killed while trying to cross Mapleview early this morning

By Staff October 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   An 81 year old male from Burlington was crossing Maple Ave mid-block when he was struck by […]

The Medical Officer of Health has written us all a letter

October 19th, 2020 Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health To the Halton community: Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Halton and […]

Recreation department want to take a deep look at what more can be done at Tayandaga

By Staff October 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Tyandaga – the city owned golf course in the west end of the city – could be […]

When an intimate relationship breaks down – things get very ugly and people are hurt

By Staff October 18th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When an intimate relationship breaks down – things get very ugly and people are hurt. The Regional […]

Use of city sports facilities is on pause until further notice

By Staff October 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   As of Oct. 17, 2020 the city is “ Pausing all Burlington City-run indoor fitness classes for […]

Some got $2500, others less - total of 124,000. distributed to the retail and hospitality sector to keep the public safe

By Staff October 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The small “main street” retail operations, especially the hospitality sector have been badly hurt by the restrictions […]

Local trucking company gets Carrier of the Year award from two major brands: Coca Cola and P&G recognize Fluke Transport

By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   What does a local trucking company with a name that catches your eye do as it […]

Will the Mayor's ammendments become an issue should the Official Plan get to LPAT ?

By Pepper Parr October 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At some point we will learn that the endorsed version of the most recent Official Plan […]

Food Bank presented with close to $70,000 from the Burlington Tim Hortons operations

By Staff October 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Guaranteed to be the biggest fundraiser of the year at the Burlington Food Bank. Can’t thank Tim […]

Mayor and MP McKenna would rather the good folks from Peel stay in Peel

By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward cozying up to MPP Jane McKenna – there’s a picture you won’t […]

Barra Fion’s: Spanish inspired tapas restaurant, part of the Taste of Burlington

Michele Bogle October 15, 2020 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO Barra Fion’s Pre-Fixe Taste of Burlington menu boasts seven appetizers and five delicious-sounding entrees to choose from. With […]

Thefts from unlocked vehicles in driveways south of the QEW have increased: Police saying Lock it or Lose it

By Staff October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Residents in southern Burlington – south of the QEW, are reported to be getting a little sloppy […]

Food bank misses the annual Gift of Giving Back food delivery

By Staff October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The relationship between the Food Bank and the Gift of Giving Back people grew much stronger this […]

Artists find a way to support the hospitality sector.

By Staff October 14th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s favourite fundraiser is back… social distance style! Individually hand crafted bowls done by artizans across the […]

What is it that determines when a member of council should declare a conflict of interest?

By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Every time the development at the top of Clearview Street in Aldershot comes up Ward 1 […]