Number of EV chargers to increase - no policy yet on a fee - most Councillors are opposed to a fee

By Pepper Parr February 4th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The end result of a good discussion at the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee, […]

A Public Health Bylaw - isn't that a Regional issue ? Might it be related to air pollution?

By Pepper Parr February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It was one of those walk-on items; a piece of city business that wasn’t on the […]

Traffic and transit data is volatile - hit hard by the lock-downs

By Pepper Parr February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Is there less traffic on the streets? What has the traffic volume curve looked like ? […]

While no one is certain when the vaccines will arrive - the city is going to make sure they are set up and ready to go operational in days

By Pepper Parr February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   In a report to Council today Chris Glenn, Director of Parks and Recreation advised that the […]

If the current trend Continues, Officers will attend more than 4,000 Intimate Partner Violence Incidents by the end of this Year.

By Staff February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Intimate Partner Violence is the dark under belly part of our society. We don’t want to hear […]

Ward 4 Friday Food drive was Impressive

By Staff February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   For Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte it was one of those “aha” moments. It has been her […]

Damage done to local economies as a result of COVID19

By Staff February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Anita Cassidy put it bluntly when she said, “It is not a pretty sight”. In an update […]

Armed Robbery at Burlington Pharmacy - staff ordered to lie down on the floor - cash and drugs taken

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   On January 31, 2021, at approximately 3:50 pm three suspects entered a Shoppers Drug Mart store located […]

One Burlington Promoting Share the Love Week February 6 to 13

By Staff February 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   In partnership with the Burlington Food Bank, One Burlington is organizing a city-wide food drive named Share […]

A chance to remember what the Brant Inn was like

By Pepper Parr February 2nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It sounded like a great idea. It was certainly imaginative and done right it could be […]

Male Arrested in Online Extortion Investigation In the summer of 2020

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   In the summer of 2020, the Halton Regional Police Service started an online extortion investigation when two […]

New Home Construction Regulatory Authority Launches Operations Today

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A new Ontario regulator, improving protection for new home buyers, starts operations today. The Home Construction Regulatory […]

Female takes $1,200 worth of fragrance product - by passes the check aisle

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   On Saturday January 30th, 2021, at approximately 3:40pm, a lone female entered the Shoppers Drug Mart located […]

Mountainside Outdoor Pool to be Revitalized - Parks and Recreation Looking for Community Input

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Mountainside Outdoor Pool has served the community well for over 50 years. The City of Burlington is […]

Halton Regional Police Service Launches Black Heritage Cruiser Design Contest

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   In honour of Black History Month, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and its Black Internal Support […]

Burlington COVID-19 Task Force members announced

By Pepper Parr February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City has created a Burlington COVID-19 Task Force It is huge. It is all […]

Adam van Koeverden says the CN hub

By Staff February 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Addressing the Speaker of the House of Commons Friday morning Adam van Koeverden said: Mr. Speaker, last […]

Federal government gets thanked by the Chamber of Commerce - Region of Halton and its municipalities feel they have been betrayed.

By Pepper Parr January 31srt, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Full page advertisement in the weekend Toronto Star   The good people of Milton don’t see the […]

Oakville Burlington MP touts for Terry on the new $5 bill

By Staff January 30th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   You have to give Oakville North Burlington Member of Parliament Pam Damoff more than a high five […]

Mayor struggles with meaning of

By Pepper Parr January 29th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   “Hope is certainly on the horizon” said the Mayor who voted along with her colleagues to […]