Lakeshore precinct: what the planners would like to see done - they provide two concepts.

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Directly below is a map of all the precincts. Detail on the Lakeshore precinct is below […]

The bigger picture: height recommendations for the two concepts plus locations of historical and commercial operations.

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette has, or is in the process of, publishing news stories on each of the […]

Regional Police go high tech to train officers how to handle dangerous and delicate situations.

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   You are a police officer suddenly facing a delicate situation. The person you are facing is […]

Region holds an Emergency Measures Exercise - How do we get People out of a High Rise when it is on Fire?

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We seldom think about a fire in a high rise – when we do, I think […]

Walking, using a bike, taking a bus or driving the car if you must: all items on the Integrated Mobility Advisory Committee.

By Pepper Parr November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There are changes taking place within the transit service and in the way people are using […]

They filled duffle bags and suitcases with bottles of alcohol; left LCBO store without making any attempt to pay.

By Staff November 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Thieves decided to stock up early on their Christmas Cheer – fill duffel bags and a suitcase […]

Man Arrested after Attending Police Station on Stolen Motorcycle - that gives the word brazen new depth and meaning.

By Staff November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   On November 25, 2019, a Stoney Creek man arrived at the Halton Regional Police Service 2 District […]

Mayor 'shocked and disturbed'.

By Pepper Parr November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Earlier today Mayor Marianne Meed Ward released a statement setting out how “shocked and disturbed” she is […]

Getting down to the short strokes in determining what downtown shoud look like - it will be a challenging exercise.

By Pepper Parr November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   On December 5th, city council is scheduled to take a look at The Closer Look they […]

Cunning scam: the caller says they are calling from the Court House in Burlington.

By Staff November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a notice appearing on many of the city’s web sites advising people that: The people […]

An advisory committee that hasn't become a silo gazing at its navel: Integrated Transportation approach works.

By Pepper Parr November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We took in one of the Advisory meetings last night. The Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee was […]

Region distributes $316,000 to five community organizations.

By Staff November 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton Region, which usually takes care of the garbage removal and ensures that water comes out of […]

Damoff got a promotion - her boss didn't. That leaves Damoff as just another back bencher.

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North Burlington, may have thought she had gotten a […]

The Nutcracker will be performed three times on two days at the Performing Arts Centre

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is doing what they are there to do. Bring world class […]

What would happen if the Loose Leaf Collection program was killed?

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Recall those occasions when you put two and two together and realize that the total is […]

December is Free P month; on Sunday the 1st the Ho Ho man arrives in his sleigh. He will be at the Joseph Brant Hospital earlier in the day.

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is that time of year again – when the Ho Ho man rides down Guelph […]

Has the market for condominiums in Burlington changed?

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Every month the Rocca Sisters produce a report on residential real estate sales in Burlington where […]

Winnipeg takes the Grey Cup; defeats Hamilton Tiger Cats 33 to 12

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We can tell you about at least one bum that was sitting in the stands at […]

We Love Burlington gets recognized by the Town of Oakville. Huh?

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The We Love Burlington (WLB) crowd finally got some recognition for the work they did to […]

RBG Master Plan Update meeting is shown more than 50 poster sized graphics of the ideas that were being worked on.

By Pepper Parr November 22, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It was the second public meeting to update people on the 25 year Master Plan that […]