First annual InMemoriam Day to take place March 26th.

By Staff March 2, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s a different approach to creating a sense of community – and it could work. InMemoriam Ceremonies […]

Is there a Regional plan in place should the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reach pandemic proportions?

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been found in 47 countries. We may be be close to […]

It is going to be chilly for the Marathon on Sunday - route, transit changes + everything else you need to know about the event

By Staff February 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Starts in front of City Hall on Brant Street at 10:05 am and travels Waiting at the […]

Overdose Risk Posed by Another New Substance in Halton - Etizolam

By Staff February 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service has been made aware of the presence of a novel substance in […]

City finds itself between a rock and a hard place with its Interim Control Bylaw.

By Pepper Parr February 27th,, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Comment on just why the city has to keep the ICBL in place is set out below […]

Some of the why behind the decision to extend the Interim Control Bylaw

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON CLARIFICATION: City Executive Director Heather MacDonald said at a council meeting that the Interim Control Bylaw, put in […]

Council wants more information before deciding if cannabis edibles can be legal in the city

By Pepper Parr February 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The province appeared to be ready to legalize the sale of cannabis based edibles – they […]

New Substance Detected in Halton - Poses Overdose Risk

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has received notification from Health Canada that analysis of a drug […]

This is what we are up against: 14 year old charged with 25 criminal offences

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   This is what society is up against. A 14 year old boy has been charged with the […]

Sharman didn't get what he wanted on CRM program management - but has ensured Council will know what is happening to the bigger technology picture on which $35 million will be spent

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At the Standing Committee meeting that heard, in some detail, what had gone terribly wrong with […]

MP for parts of Rural Burlington, Adam van Koeverden, gets scolded by the Speaker of the House of Commons

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Milton MP Adam van Koeverden Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and […]

Bullying - explaining it to younger children

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Bullying in the school yard and the hallways of an elementary school has an impact that is […]

Rivers on the Indigenous demonstrations and the coronavirus: put the focus on the real problem

By Ray Rivers February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Justin Trudeau landed about right. After all, he couldn’t have ordered the RCMP to intervene in […]

Purse snatchers arrested - held for a bail hearing.

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Having your wallet stolen is bad enough – for a senior it is devastating. During the past […]

FEEL THE BURL: A Comedy Cabaret Series at the Performing Arts Centre on Friday

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   With their child sitters on duty and their cell phones almost on silent, comedic artists, best friends […]

Parking Screening Office closed today - Tuesday

By Staff February 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Parking screening office – located on ground floor The Parking Screening Office will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. […]

Regions to issue debentures for $17 million - $10 million will be for Burlington.

By Staff Feb 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   There was an item in a recent Regional Council agenda. It was the passing of a bylaw […]

Report on role advisory committees play at city hall to be discussed on Tuesday.

By Staff February 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It is billed as the Report of the Volunteer Members of the Citizen Advisory Committee Review Team. […]

Police now have a satellite system that passed its first set of tests.

By Staff February 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   What will you do when you look at the rear view mirror and spot the police cruiser […]

Mayor studying to earn a Chartered Director designation - doesn't reveal who is paying for the expensive course.

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   At a Standing Committee earlier in the month we thought we heard Mayor Marianne Meed Ward […]