Minister's Office says we were told - if she says so

By Staff August 13th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   We did a short piece last week on the awarding of King’s Medals by Members of Parliament. […]

Former City General Manager grieves the loss of a friend and colleague

By Scott Stewart August 1st, 2o24 BURLINGTON, ON   Every now and again you get a chance to work with a special person and Helen […]

August is the month you have opportunities to gorge on the city and its history

By Pepper Parr August 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Doors Open is a province-wide event running from April to October where residents and visitors are invited […]

July 21, 2024 was a milestone day - the hottest day on Earth

By Ray Rivers August 1st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   It seems only yesterday that we watched the town of Lytton B.C. get washed away by […]

Passed: Helen Walihura at 59 - funeral service on Thursday

By Pepper Parr July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   She was the kind of civil servant who knew what the job meant and never failed […]

If you complain loud enough and often enough City Hall will hear you

By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   A North Aldershot resident writes: After years of many emails, meetings, and accidents Snake Road is finally […]

Mohawk College announces plans to locate a campus in Burlington

By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Another post secondary institution is setting up camp in Burlington. Mohawk College serves more than 32,500 full-time, […]

National Homes to justify changes they want to make to their Plains Road development

By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The National Homes development at 484 Plains Road East will be the subject of a statutory public […]

Garbage in public parks in ward 1 - Councillor not happpy

By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   If you plan on picnicking in LaSalle Park or Hidden Valley Park, especially as part of a […]

Burlington blood donor centre open Friday, Saturday and Monday

By Staff July 31st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Long weekends are always a strain on the steady supply of blood and blood products hospital need. […]

The Intergenerational issue:Young people are sacrificing a standard of living so their parents can keep homes that serve as retirement nest egg.

By Staff July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The housing problem has s significant intergenerational aspect to it. Paul Kershaw, a Globe and Mail Opinion […]

Museum Foundation adds some muscle - proven talent added to the Board

By Staff July 30th. 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Museums Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three community members to its Board of […]

What is open and what is not open on Monday August 5th

By Staff July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for the Civic holiday on Monday, Aug. 5. For […]

We aren't getting it yet are we?

By Pepper Parr July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION We’re not getting it yet. On July 18, 2024 Ford Motor Company announced plans to assemble […]

Province takes up a program that was started in Halton Region by two Burlington students

By Pepper Parr July 30th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario […]

Additional helicopters added to help stop car thefts - now at one stolen every 14 minutes

By Pepper Parr July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The province has announced plans to spend $134 million for five new helicopters to patrol the […]

Beer Store updates on what will be open the August 5th holiday

By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   On Monday, August 5, 128 select Beer Store Retail locations across the Province will be open […]

Allstate Canada donates $33,000 plus to Food for Life

By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Pulling in the dollars that are needed to provide food that is distributed for those who need […]

Mayor speaks to Cavendish Drive residents

By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Speaking to Cavendish Drive residents Mayor Meed Ward makes mention of residents who have had to be […]

City making it easier to live more sustainably: EV charging stations added; home energy upgrade options

By Staff July 29th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is working to make the city and living in Burlington more environmentally sustainable […]