Trump is said to believe that he is a great leader and can remake America by absorbing Canada

By Pepper Parr February 10th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   They are calling it “the Great Man Theory” as what is behind all the noise coming […]

Historic changes to take place on the Paletta Court property

By Pepper Parr February 10th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   2017 fire that destroyed most of the buildings The Paletta International site just off Appleby Line […]

Mayor creates a Task Force on tariff issues

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATED February 10th Among the Directions the Mayor issued to staff on the matter of possible tariffs […]

Burlingtonians have views on the possible imposition of tariffs - many didn't know quite what to say

By Matt Harvey February 9th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The threat of tariffs has the people of Burlington feeling unsure about what could happen. I […]

A very real Canadian winter has arrived - enjoy it

By Staff February 9th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   What a day for a horse and sleigh! A great Canadian winter. That umbrella gets used in […]

February 22nd - is the Coldest Night of the Year a time to

By Staff February 8th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Coldest Night of the Year! Feb 22, 4-7pm For Eagles Neat, a registered charitable organization that helps […]

How Minister of Housing, Nate Erskine Smith is addressing Canada's housing crisis

By Nate Erskine Smith February 8th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Nate Erskine Smith While the House of Comments isn’t meeting, the Prime Minister appears to […]

Do you know what the 211 service is?

By Staff February 8th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   We have a 311 service, we have a 911 service and now there is a 211 service. […]

Four-in-five Ontario residents say this election call was made to serve Ford’s interest

By Staff February 7th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   After meeting with the nation’s provincial leaders and the prime minister on Jan. 15, Ontario Premier Doug […]

Teen Tour Band decides to stay in Canada - takes a pass on Myrtle Beach trip

By Staff February 6th.2-25 BURLINGTON, ON   After careful consideration, the Burlington Teen Tour Band will not be travelling to Myrtle Beach to perform in […]

Mayor Meed Ward: We have to Stand Up for Canadian Businesses and Burlington’s Future

By Staff February 6th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON Today, Mayor Meed Ward issued a Mayoral Direction focused on supporting Canadian businesses, workers, and the broader Burlington […]

Shortfall of $1.8 million at Joseph Brant Hospital, and $800 million across Ontario

By Staff February 6th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Stretched to the limit: hospital union will be lining up gurneys outside Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington at […]

The skyline ain't what it used to be

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The properties bounded by James, Martha Lake Shore Road, and Pearle provide a snapshot of what is […]

Principals say: Ontario teacher shortage creating classroom chaos

    By TOM PARKIN February 5th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Many school principals say lack of available teachers is a daily problem and many have […]

Pride in Canada rebounds in face of Trump threat

By Staff February 5th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON It has been a whirlwind past week in Canada-U.S. relations, after announced tariffs on Canadian goods entering America […]

Brock expert:  History shows how trade wars became violent conflicts

By Staff February 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 10 percent levy against China and pressing […]

Rivers on: Standing up for Canada

By Ray Rivers February 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Donald Trump: Look carefully – he blinked. Trump bluffed and then he blinked after his bluff […]

Aquatics team offers several drop-in programs and Lifesaving First Aid courses

By Staff February 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Swimming is widely recognized as one of the most effective exercises for promoting health. The Parks, Recreation and […]

Ontario Election to be Held on February 27 - this race may not as tight as the polls would suggest

By Pepper Parr February 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON We erred: Bonnie Crombie has said she will be running for the Mississauga East seat in the […]

Porter airline will begin flying out of Hamilton in June: flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Vancouver.

By Staff February 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Announces a new strategic airline partner, Porter Airlines. Porter will initiate […]