For those who wanted more about the volunteering opportunities - read on

By Staff November 29th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   A Gazette reader read the piece about the city inviting people to serve as volunteers on boards […]

Political wisdom is out there for the taking; several quotations that should be in the reading list of every member of Council

By Pepper Parr November 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   From time to time the Gazette has made reference to several well known quotes. A favourite […]

When did four Councillors decide to focus on the interests of each other rather than the interests of the people they were elected to serve ?

By Pepper Parr November 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   They did win – we have to give them that. What we got out of the […]

City Looking for Volunteers to Serve on Advisory Committees

By Staff November 28th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Staff member Michelle Dwyer, second from left with Roland Tanner, second from right discussing the role […]

The positions different members of council have taken is a pretty sticky wicket

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION A reader brought to our attention what might be what the British call a sticky wicket. […]

Insurrection in Ottawa: Prime Minister explains why he did what he did

By Ray Rivers November 27th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a rare moment for a prime minister to appear before a judicial commission like […]

A majority of Council supports Galbraith; are they attempting to influence the Integrity Commissioner

By Staff November 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The following is a column written by Joan Little for the Hamilton Spectator. Following the column is […]

City issues a Redesign, adaptive re-use and costing plan proposed for former Bateman High School

By Staff November 25th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON This document was released by the city at 4:45 this afternoon. A comprehensive staff report for the redesign […]

How did Burlington rank on a parkland study?

By Staff November 24th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   New research has revealed Canada’s greenest cities, with Prince Albert coming out on top. The study by […]

City will require all staff to wear masks - effective November 28th

By Pepper Parr November 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   There was nothing formal from the city. What we got was a screen shot of what […]

Three year olds get to test drive kindergarten - virtually

By Staff November 22nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Exploring a classroom. Starting school is a big step for children and parents/guardians. The Halton District School […]

How does a referee control a football game? Dave Foxcroft: We don't 'we let the game come to us and keep it as calm as possible'

By Pepper Parr November 22. 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a cliff hanger of a game right up until the last few seconds. Two […]

Fifteen years ago - Burlington Green was formed - a commendable record of achievement.

By Staff November 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Green was formed 15 years ago. A snapshot of what they have done in that time. […]

Citizens across the province are demonstrating against legislation that opens up environmentally sensitive land up for housing development

By Staff November 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It has been billed as the “Hands Off the Greenbelt” Rally; one of more than a dozen […]

A Foxcroft in the Stands and a Foxcroft on the field: Winnipeg owned the game at half time, but that changed

By Pepper Parr November 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Ron Foxcroft led the ceremony that presents the referees and other people who are not playing […]

Conservation Halton’s Climate Action Program for Newcomer Youth Receives $200,000 Grant from RBC Foundation

By Staff November 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Conservation Halton Foundation has found some financial support while the province hammers away at whittling down […]

Senior's group comes up with the cash to pay for a second Exercise Station - this one in Central Park

By Pepper Parr November 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON     Central Park will be the home of new Seniors Exercise Stations and Social Space. The […]

An Open Letter to Councillor/Deputy Mayor Lisa Kearns

AN OPEN LETTER By e-mail and twitter. November 20, 2022 Lisa Kearns Burlington Ward 2 Councillor, Deputy Mayor Dear Ms Kearns: We know we have […]

City of Burlington partnering on young tree planting study

By Staff November 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   As part of the Greening the Landscape Consortium, the City of Burlington is partnering with industry leaders […]

Dr. Samir Sinha,: 'The thousands of deaths that occur in long-term care in a typical flu season does not bode well for the months to come.'

By Staff November 18th 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   A regular Gazette reader saw the following in the Globe & Mail and passed it along. […]