Local trucking company gets Carrier of the Year award from two major brands: Coca Cola and P&G recognize Fluke Transport

By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   What does a local trucking company with a name that catches your eye do as it […]

Will the Mayor's ammendments become an issue should the Official Plan get to LPAT ?

By Pepper Parr October 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At some point we will learn that the endorsed version of the most recent Official Plan […]

Food Bank presented with close to $70,000 from the Burlington Tim Hortons operations

By Staff October 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Guaranteed to be the biggest fundraiser of the year at the Burlington Food Bank. Can’t thank Tim […]

Mayor and MP McKenna would rather the good folks from Peel stay in Peel

By Pepper Parr October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward cozying up to MPP Jane McKenna – there’s a picture you won’t […]

Barra Fion’s: Spanish inspired tapas restaurant, part of the Taste of Burlington

Michele Bogle October 15, 2020 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO Barra Fion’s Pre-Fixe Taste of Burlington menu boasts seven appetizers and five delicious-sounding entrees to choose from. With […]

Thefts from unlocked vehicles in driveways south of the QEW have increased: Police saying Lock it or Lose it

By Staff October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Residents in southern Burlington – south of the QEW, are reported to be getting a little sloppy […]

Food bank misses the annual Gift of Giving Back food delivery

By Staff October 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The relationship between the Food Bank and the Gift of Giving Back people grew much stronger this […]

Artists find a way to support the hospitality sector.

By Staff October 14th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s favourite fundraiser is back… social distance style! Individually hand crafted bowls done by artizans across the […]

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. […]