Burlington 5th in a list of 35 cities for November rent increases

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Gas prices came down, food prices didn’t – and rents went crazy. Average monthly rents have surpassed […]

Whatever City of Burlington service are you looking for, they are ready to help

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON’   No matter what city service you are looking for during the construction to revitalize City Hall, the […]

Musicians look back fondly on the decade of decadence with their latest work: Dreaming of the 80s,

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   This is one of those advanced notice pieces the people who are going to be on stage […]

Zellers is returning to the Burlington Centre - no date on the opening yet.

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Zellers is going to return to Burlington. It will be one of 25 Zellers store experiences within […]

Twitter: what it has meant for civic discourse and the project of liberal democracy.

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In a book about social media and the way it has changed how politics is done Prime […]

The link between residents who vote and how informed they are is most pronounced in ward 1

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Is there a link between voter turnout and the how well constituents in a ward are […]

City seeking input from the public on the future of a lobbyist registry - survey is now available

By Staff January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This article has been revised. Survey is now available The City is seeking input from the public on […]

Hamilton – Burlington area seen as a likely choice for the 2030 Commonwealth Games

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The buzz among those who follow world class multi sport games is that Hamilton – Burlington […]

City selects Jacqueline Johnson as new Executive Director of Community Relations & Engagement

By Staff January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington announced the appointment of Jacqueline Johnson as the new Executive Director of Community Relations & Engagement. Jacqueline […]

Horwath as Hamilton Mayor: Managing the crazies on her left

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   When you are the Leader of the opposition of a provincial government there is a role […]

Just how big are the reserve funds? Big BIG

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   It is sometimes referred to as the City Council piggy bank – a fund that can […]

Former Public Service Union leaders get caught with their hands in the cookie jar; OPSEU sues to get the money back

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Try this one on for size. Statements of Claim (they were being sued) were served on […]

Mayor's State of the City report a sold out event: never happened before

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Don’t think we have ever seen anything like this before. Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. The […]

Road Closures for Robbie Burns Road Race, Jan. 22

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded […]

Views on Bail and why it is made available differ significantly: Criminals see it as a got out of jail free

By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, on   In a number of recent news reports on people who were arrested for drug or human […]

Gas company finances the distribution of carbon monoxide alarms.

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Burlington Fire Department announced they are working […]

New Democrats jump all over the Premier's private clinic plan

By Pepper Parr January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Marit Stiles will be confirmed as the leader of the NDP on February 4th after being […]

HATE CRIME IN HALTON - A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Hate – it has become an issue. It has lways existed but we are seeing more and […]

Ontario government set out a three step process that will mean big changes in the delivery of surgical procedures

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario government is making it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and […]

Premier explains the health care changes - a lot of unanswered questions

By Staff January 16, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil reforms clearing the way for Ontario to do more surgeries […]