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 […]

Loose Leaf Pickup Program takes a hit - climate change gets blamed.

By Pepper Parr November 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Well – this comes as no surprise. People are livid over the changes in the Loose […]

Israel, Moscow, Alberta and Ontario - corruption is everywhere? Has Burlington been left out.

By Ray Rivers November 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If you are a political follower like me, you would have been glued to the TV […]

Getting students the education they need for the career futures they see for themselves.

By Staff November 21, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board has announced it is hosting its second annual experiential learning event, Halton […]

Gould looking for young people to serve on her Youth Advisory Council.

By Pepper Parr November 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The biggest task every politician faces is finding ways to keep in touch, close touch, with […]

Comments section of the Gazette hacked - again

By Pepper Parr November 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The comments section of the Gazette is not functioning the way it is supposed to – […]

School Board Invites parents to Take part in a formal Bateman high school closing event.

By Pepper Parr November 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The request was to be expected. The Halton District School Board does make a point of […]

Karina Gould still a Cabinet Minister - different portfolio

By Pepper Parr November 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington still has a Member of Parliament in Cabinet. Karina Gould was sworn in as the […]

Councillor Sharman: So, what should we do, you might ask? He doesn't like the look of the numbers.

By Pepper Parr November 21st, 2019 Burlington, ON   There is one thing you can be absolutely certain about with the current city council: when […]

Santa fun at the hospital - then take in the Santa parade.

By Staff November 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The good folks at the Brant Hospital Foundation want to get you into the hospital – but […]

Board of Education hosts Stephen Lewis and Michel Chikwanine as they lead a day long symposium on Human Rights.

By Staff November 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Stephen Lewis and Michel Chikwanine will lead a Human Rights Symposium on December 5th in Burlington, A […]

The numbers that were 'all wrong' didn't get the review that was expected - the report that had been referred back to council got zip in the way of debate.

By Pepper Parr November 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Someone on city council made the point: We are a transit friendly council. How friendly – […]

Leaf collection schedule changed - parts of the city will not get coverage.

By Staff November 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We are experiencing the effects of Climate Change. The city announced earlier today that: “Due to the […]

Arrest Made After Theft Of Poppy Donation Boxes In Burlington

By Staff November 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service has made an arrest after three Royal Canadian Legion Poppy donation boxes […]

Council clears its agenda in an hour and a quarter: Mayor sets out what has to be done if you want to build in this city.

By Pepper Parr November 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council meetings are sort of like a big rubber stamp. The details in Staff reports […]

Festival of Trees returns to Performing Arts Centre.

By Staff November 18th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The 3rd Annual Festival of Trees will be on display in the lobby and mezzanine of the […]

What was once a SciFi idea has become a reality - drones being used to deliver goods.

By Staff November 18th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   This could have been a Burlington story but the local company that is national in scale have […]