Burlington residents can call 905-632-3737, ext. 6550 to book an appointment for a test at Joseph Brant Hospital’s COVID-19 Assessment Clinic.

By Staff May 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Province has it would expand COVID-19 testing across Ontario to include people who are asymptomatic. Premier […]

Provincial Court has put all cases on hold until July 3rd.

By Staff May 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   NOTICE TO PUBLIC REGARDING PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT MATTERS All Provincial Offences Act matters (e.g., traffic tickets and […]

Clues for that Friends of Freeman Station Scavenger Hunt

By Staff May 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The wonderful refurbishment of a piece of the city’s history – done by volunteers with little help […]

It is a different world now - and the way the city operates will be different as well

By Pepper Parr May 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Back in March when the city closed city hall and had all staff working from home […]

City acknowledges receipt of an application to expand the Nelson quarry.

By Staff May 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   In an announcement from City Hall notice is given that Nelson Aggregate has filed an application to […]

City manager keeps the wheels on when it comes to services; Mayor fills in the cracks on needed support.

By Staff May 24, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   City Manager Tim Commisso, and Executive Director Alan Magi, co-chair the Emergency Coordination Group (ECG) – they […]

City treasurer does a masterful juggling act keeping the city solvent - municipalities cannot run a deficiit

By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Joan Ford, the Director of Finance for the city got dealt a bad hand and now […]

Street sweeping begins on Monday

By Staff May 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The annual spring street sweeping blitz will begin Monday, May 25. The cleaning of winter sand and […]

Spring plants growing in a pond and a child's painting. Hope prevails

By Pepper Parr May 24th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   There were two scenes that I came across as I drove from Milton to Hamilton this […]

This is serious stuff - the Regional Officer of Health has issued a Class Order; failure to comply could result in a $5000 fine.

CLASS ORDER Made pursuant to section 22(5.0.1) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7, as amended May 22, 2020 TO: All persons […]

With Seven Cannabis Stores Operating in Burlington Police are still Arresting Suspects on Charges of Drug Trafficking

By Staff May 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Regional Police Service made arrests in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in Burlington which began […]

Round two on the Nelson Aggregate expansion begins: applications have been filed and the Jefferson Salamander has a home.

By Pepper Parr May 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Brian Zeman packed five cartons of documents into his car last Thursday, put cheques totaling […]

Five Conservation Authority parks are open - reservations required.

By Staff May 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Late afternoon sun bounces off the wall of the Kelso Summit Conservation Halton will be opening five […]

Bateman High School Closing has to a viral event.

By Pepper Parr May 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a different school. It had character and was truly diverse It was a vibrant […]

Lakeshore Rotary cancels the late summer Ribfest

By Staff May 22nd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Rotary Lakeshore, has been closely monitoring developments relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and the global impact […]

City manager: The emails, the emails - they're killing him

By Pepper Parr May 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The day to day operations of the city are in the hands of the Emergency Coordinating […]

Leash free parks for the dogs - open at 3:00 pm today.

By Staff May 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Straight from the mouth of the Mayor. Leash free dog space open at 3:00 pm this afternoon. […]

The announcement that schools will not re-open was no surprise - 3.5 months before the children return to school in September

By Ashley Worobec May 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Ashley Worobec writes regularly on how she and her family are coping. Ashley Worobec is a sports-based […]

A fun scavenger hunt - on line

By Staff May 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Friends Of Freeman Station are participating in the Toronto Railway Museum’s big online scavenger hunt. Railway […]

Region hopes to convince the province to defer the construction of a new Court House rather than cancel it.

By Staff May 21st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday, Regional Council unanimously endorsed a resolution asking the Provincial Government to postpone, rather than cancel, the […]