Speeding - 132km/h in a 60km/h zone - right to drive could be lost.

By Staff February 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   This specific highway traffic incident didn’t happen in Burlington – but the same kind of driving stupidity […]

Creeks are expected to have more water running swiftly - unsafe for children.

By Staff February 23, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Conservation Halton advises that areas of the watershed are forecast to receive 5 to 10 mm of […]

AGB Spring and Summer program registration begins March 13th.

By Staff February 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We are going to get through this winter. The people at the Art Gallery are so certain […]

Minister wants to 'speed up the time it takes to get the right kind of housing built in the right places' - music to the ears of the developers?

By Mayor Marianne Meed Ward February 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward released the basics of a letter she received recently from […]

City staff at Seniors' Centre continue to make life difficult for the membership.

By Pepper Parr February 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette keeps hearing about problems at the Seniors’ Centre on New Street. For the most […]

Beethoven, Brahms and Hayden: their music to be performed by the outstanding Gryphon Trio at the Performing Arts Centre.

By Staff February 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If music played on a piano is something you enjoy – and if that music is classical […]

Appeal Support for people who want to be involved in LPAT hearings dries up June 30th.

By Staff February 22, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   This will come as a bit of a jolt to anyone who wants to be involved in […]

The road to riches you may have been looking for might be the one that gets you to Hamilton for a Dragon's Den audition.

By Staff February 22nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If you are waiting for the world to discover you and the great idea you have – […]

Confusion on registering for program at Parks and Recreation; empathy appears to be in short supply.

By Staff February 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Registration for both 2019 Spring and Summer recreation programs opens February 23, 2019 for Adults 19+ and […]

Turns out the title is Interim - but no one is saying why Acting ever got used.

By Staff February 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It looks as if the Interim is still the Interim and not the Acting. During the Capital […]

The political assassination of Patrick Brown: a perfect trifecta: mutineer-minded staff, a treacherous caucus and a damning news story.

  “First I want to say these allegations are false. Categorically untrue. Every one of them.” (Patrick Brown, CTV News- January 24, 2019) By Ray […]

Did you take any pictures of the Trumpeter Swans at LaSalle Park on Family Day?

By Staff February 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If you were one of the several hundred people who spent some time on Family Day – […]

Getting a budget done - not all that easy for the five first timers.

By Pepper Parr February 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Just how does the city budget get created and passed and what do the members of […]

Councillor creates Registry of people who ask to meet with her on city business.

By Pepper Parr February 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns – possibly a real McCoy. We knew she was going to […]

Regional police alert public to telephone scams taking place in Halton.

By Staff February 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police is warning citizens against several telephone scams that are operating within the region. […]

Development proposed for site in Aldershot where Meed Ward announced her decision to run for the office of Mayor.

By Pepper Parr February 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The site is just yards away from where Marianne Meed Ward officially threw her hat into […]

Trumpeter swans take center stage at LaSalle Park on Family Day.

By Pepper Parr February 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The weather was great! Michael Jones talks to Liz Benneian about the turnout for Family Day […]

What Are Snapchat Emojis And What Do They Mean

By Larisa Wong February 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   One of the most popular social media platforms is Snapchat. It has grow in popularity ever […]

Young on strategic plans: Thinks we need one - not certain on who gets to write the document.

By Jim Young February 18th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In recent Gazette articles and comments, Burlington’s 25 Year Strategic Plan, “Grow Bold”, has garnered much […]

Another development proposal asking for ammendments to the Official Plan that exceed the height limits by more than 100%

By Pepper Parr February 18th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In October 2017, Burlington City Council approved the development application submitted by Roman Home Builders for […]