Burlington City Council moving to hybrid council meetings

By Staff March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Don’t accuse this council of ever rushing into anything. Plans for the resumption of normal city council […]

Why do former Chiefs of Police want to be politicians?

By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Former Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders plans to run as a PC candidate. When did […]

The swan won - no surprise there - now will city hall give it the nod.

By Staff March 23, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Hamilton and Burlington residents have spoken! The TRUMPETER SWAN has been elected as the City Bird for […]

It is over - we can all hug each other now. State of Emergency and mask bylaw repealed effective immediately

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It is over! Mayor Marianne Meed Ward had the power to declare a State of Emergency […]

We were wrong - our apologies - Ward 4 Councillor would like to see you on Saturday at the Mainway Arena

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte I was looking forward to the ward 4 meeting that I […]

Solid Gold opens - no masks at this location

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Now open – with a masking protocol A sign that the new normal has taken on […]

Your Burlington today - the view down Brant Street from Fairview

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The construction team has not yet topped off the structure. It is now all about density […]

What does a Happy Camper look like? Here he is.

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Pictures are indeed often worth a thousand words. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau -a very happy camper. […]

Some very tough decisions to be made by the people of Ontario

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Ontario’s fixed-date election law sets voting day as June 2, 2022, and the formal start of […]

Tow trucks get taken out of service - didn't meet the safety requirements. Awe shucks.

By Staff March 21, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Can you imagine – those tow trucks that were there to help you during your hour of […]

Around the Bay Race - next Sunday - expect some traffic disruption

By Staff March 21st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Around the Bay Road Race on Sunday, March 27, 2022, will result in road and lane […]

Mary Hill explains why she should be permitted to comment in the Gazette

By Mary Hill March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Mary Hill, a person we have not succeeded in satisfactorily identifying, took exception to our decision to […]

Which is it – a perogy — or perogi or pierogi or pyrohy - does it matter - be sure to order a plate full - that community needs all the help it can get

By Staff March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Which is it – a perogy — or perogi or pierogi or pyrohy — seems to depend […]

How do your city Councillors actually engage with you? Each one has a different style and approach - are they effective?

By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Each week the city Communications group publishes a list of events taking place. Members of Council […]

City Bird poll winner to be revealed Monday evening

By Dave Tourchin March 20th, 2022 BURLINGTON,   The Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington team will announce the winner of their recent online public poll […]

Ukrainian community will meet with supporter at the Polish Hall on March 26th

By Staff March 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Conservative Electoral District Association is hosting a fundraising event for Ukraine Relief on Saturday March […]

Regional mask By-law will be rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. on March 21' city of Burlington bylaw also expected to be rescinded.

By Staff March 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Halton Regional Council approved an amendment to Halton Region’s Consolidated Mask By-law […]

Burlington now has an engineering company working on nuclear solutions to climate change

By Pepper Parr March 19th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   There was a time when they made refrigerators – not anymore Westinghouse Electric in Canada now […]

Foundation created to identify and fully fund creative arts and exercise programs for those living with Parkinson’s in Halton/Peel.

By Tamara Boaden March 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation is a non-profit corporation . Our primary objective is to identify […]

Regional Council to debate an amendment to the mask bylaw in a rare Saturday meeting

By Staff March 18th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton Regional Council will meet in a rare Saturday meeting to discuss an amendment to the bylaw […]