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 […]

Virtual pre-consultation for major Brant Street development.

By Staff October 14th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The virtual Pre-consultation for the Molinaro development proposed for the Brant and Ghent intersection will take place […]

Interesting Facts About the Canadian Online Gambling Industry

By Clair Ward October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The online gambling ecosystem in Canada is seen by many as the future of the broader […]

A delay in getting that new version (the endorsed one) of the Official Plan to the Region - wonder why?

By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2020 Grow Bold went out of favour. BURLINGTON, ON   A source in the city communications department told us that: […]

Just what DID Heather say?

By Pepper Parr October 14th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Just what DID Heather say during both the September 30th Standing Committee and the October 7th […]

Traffic restrictions on John and James for the installation of a construction crane

By Staff October 13th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   John Street between James Street and Maria Street will be closed on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, […]

Performing Arts Centre turns the stage lights on - very small audiences until province eases up on how many people can be in a theatre

By Staff October 13th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When the lock down was put in place Tammy Fox knew she had a problem – she […]

Council does not appear to be interested in taking a long term view of the application for new quarrying licenses in the Escarpment

City Council was given a thorough report on what was involved in the Nelson Aggregate application for new licenses; one to quarry on land to […]

Performing Arts Centre offering unique opportunity for local youth to participate in a professional theatre production

By Staff October 13th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Performing Arts Centre has created a unique opportunity for local youth to participate in a professional […]

Beer Store closes Elizabeth Street Location: employee tested positive for COVID

By Staff October 12th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Beer Store announced today that its 396 Elizabeth Street location has closed while they complete a […]

Community Development Halton moves to an open membership format: a much needed and welcome change.

By Pepper Parr October 12th, 2020, BURLINGTON, ON   Community Development Halton (CDH) is not an organization that is immediately recognized when the letters CDH […]

On Being Thankful

The things for which we are thankful. This is a day to pause and think about what we are thankful for during these stressful times. […]

West Plains Bistro: part of the Taste of Burlington event - running until the 25th

By Michele Bogle October 11, 2020 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO West Plains Bistro is located in Aldershot. It has a warm comfy feel, almost cozy at the […]

Citizen suggests a pause on adding people to Advisory Committees

By Lawson Hunter October 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   As Council knows, public engagement is near and dear to my heart. I’ve spoken about community […]

Thanksgiving Day - what's open - what isn't open.

By Staff October 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON What’s open; what’s not open – Thanksgiving Holiday. Animal Services The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. remains […]

Fire fighters and anonymous young men collect for the Food Bank

By Staff October 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Dads drove to the Food Bank earlier this week at the end of their Food Drive […]

L3Harris applied systems manager recognized at the national Women of Color (WOC) STEM Virtual Conference

By Staff October 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Annie Wang: a manager in applied systems at L3Harris’ Burlington operation. Annie Wang She is among 40 […]

Endorsed Official Plan now gets sent to the Region - what do they do with it? Perhaps the city should dramatize the delivery of the document

By Pepper Parr October 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   What happens now? An 11 hour meeting to get through the Staff version of the Scoped […]

Taste of Burlington Pre-Fixe Dining Experience at Rayhoon Eatery in Burlington

By Michele Bogle October, 9, 2020 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO Located in the middle of Village Square; a quiet oasis – not a car to be heard […]

Mayor's intern born and raised in Burlington: experience so far has been wonderful

By Shelby Dockendorff October 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Each year the Mayor adds an intern to her office team. This year Mayor Meed Ward is […]