Follow up on the proposed Waterfront Hotel redevelopment

By Pepper Parr October 9th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The pre-application presentation, that the city planning department requires of a developer before they submit an […]

Oakville Community Foundation setting out to hear what the Mississaugas of the Credit have to say about Treaty Rights

By Staff October 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON The Mississaguas of the Credit First Nation and the Oakville Community Foundation have launched “Debwewin”– the Oakville Truth […]

Damoff reflects on her return to office and the nastiest campaign she has ever experienced

By Rory O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 8th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Recently re-elected Liberal Member of Parliament, Pam Damoff, reflected on her journey […]

What happened to civility? - When did words start losing their unifying potency and meaning?

By Staff October 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Margaret Lindsay Holton, rely on her to do something different. She has put together WHAT and calls […]

Flags at city hall - when do they get lowered?

By Staff October 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A reader wrote asking why the flags at city hall were always lowered – it seemed that […]

City sets out vaccination rules for its employees

By Pepper Parr October 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   While the vast majority are choosing to be vaccinated – there are holdouts. City Hall is […]

Operation Impact 2021: Be a Hero. Aim for Zero.

By Staff October 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Tomorrow marks the beginning of Operation Impact 2021, a national public awareness campaign aimed at making Canada’s […]

What does cipher and encryption mean? A fascinating exhibit that will appeal to students with a bit of a science bent

By Staff October 7th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a fascinating exhibit coming to the Joseph Brant Museum – this is one for both […]

Condo boards can continue to meet virtually until September 2022

By Staff October 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Government of Ontario has made regulatory amendments under the Condominium Act, 1998 (Condo Act) and four […]

Will newly identified flood hazards cripple some of the developments now in front of the planning department.

By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Planner Alison Enns, Manager of Policy and Community, delivered a report on Floodplain and Spills Approach: […]

Regional MoH has yet to determine if RAT will be used in schools.

By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The provincial Medical Officer of Health announced earlier this week that Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) would […]

Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspicious Male at Burlington Elementary School

By Staff October 6th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspicious male observed […]

Province to educate businesses and employees about proof of vaccination requirements

By Staff October 5th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   As part of Ontario’s education campaign for businesses, between Tuesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 7, Provincial […]

They don't know who built it or when?

By Staff October 5th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Recommendation was to Authorize the Director of Engineering Services to negotiate and execute a cost sharing […]

Burlington NDP candidate Andrew Drummond says the objective is an NDP majority government

By Ryan O’Dowd October 5th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Andrew Drummond is back as the New Democratic Party provincial candidate and he’s in the upcoming […]

Blood donors in Burlington provide a reason for patients to be thankful

By Staff October 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   As Canadians prepare to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Canadian Blood Services is encouraging residents of Burlington […]

Thordon adds some heft to the product development side of the 100 year old operation

By Staff October 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Thordon Bearings, a Burlington based global leader in water-lubricated and grease-free polymer bearing technologies, has appointed Anthony […]

Balancing competing views, listening to readers, and exercising editorial judgement

By Staff October 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   How many perspectives should be included in a brief news piece? When are letters considered an appropriate […]

Thanksgiving - have you thought about how you want to share?

By Staff October 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It just takes your breath away. The colours of the leaves on the trees are changing. The […]

A day to pause and remember the teachers we had - they played a large part in making us who we are

By Staff October 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   What would we do without them? Every adult can pause and think about a specific teacher they […]