Santa will be in town - December 4th and 5th. He gets some help from the fire department.

By Staff November 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Breaking News The Gazette has learned from a usually reliable source that Santa has arranged to visit Burlington […]

Tim Hortons free PA Day and winter break swimming and skating

By Staff November 18th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Tim Hortons is picking up the tab for free swimming and skating on the PA Day, Nov. […]

After quarter of a century of trying to reduce gas emissions is it time to admit it’s not going to happen without a miracle

By Ray Rivers November 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   After 26 annual conferences of the parties the world community is no closer to halting or […]

Giant Tile: newest addition to the growing retail offerings in the Burlington area

By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 19th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Giant Tile hosted a grand opening event for their Burlington location at […]

Ryerson school will now be known as Makwendam Public School

By Staff November 18th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   At the November 17, 2021 Board meeting, Halton District School Board Trustees selected Makwendam Public School as […]

Dr. Jennifer Kwan receives Award of Excellence for her work as a Family Physician

By Staff November 18th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario College of Family Physicians announces an Award of Excellence given to Burlington family physician Dr. […]

City council is almost mute on the decision to grandfather seven development sites while approving the move of the Urban Growth Centre

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Information is a little like water: it has its own way of finding the direction in […]

The grandfathering given to developments south of Lakeshore Road and east of Brant make Burlington a much different city

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION We now know a little bit more about the developments that have been grandfathered by the […]

A 609 day roller coaster ride - and it isn't over yet

By Pepper Parr November 17th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Taking a long look at the bigger picture and looking back at what the city has […]

Minister of Municipal Affairs finally gives Burlington the decision it needed six months ago

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Update from the City of Burlington on Minister Clark’s decision on Burlington’s Downtown Growth On Nov. 10, […]

Pride benches part of city bench program: some interesting choices for those who want to use a bench to honour and celebrate someone

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Recommendation: Receive and file engineering services report regarding an overview of all bench programs offered by the […]

City is now recruiting new people for the Advisory Committees

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. […]

Three year olds being recruited to sign on for kindergarten - the start of a 12 year journey

By Staff November 16th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It has come to this. Three year olds getting their first look at what kindergarten has to […]

When it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation - climate activist will engage you in a conversation on the other parts

By Pepper Parr November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   If Climate Change still matters to you after what we have learned from the COP26 conference […]

How much damage has been done to the Regional Economy - Survey underway

By Staff November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   From Halton Region: Halton has supported businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s more to do as […]

Sean Cullen back on stage: Patsy Cline and Frank Sinatra follow at the Performing Arts Centre

By Staff November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is going to show us the way to live a normal […]

Decision on what will be done with Bateman HS property closer to being determined.

By Pepper Parr November 15th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Bateman High School looks like it is going to have a much different tenant make […]

St. Matthews Church puts on a drive for ROCK that benefits the Warwick community

By Ryan O’Dowd: Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 14th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   This afternoon’s Infant Food Drive supporting Reach Out Center for Kids(ROCK) filled […]

Did Mayor Meed Ward miss a much needed opportunity or did the Minister of Municipal Affairs take a pass on meeting with her?

By Pepper Parr November 13th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION In the world of politics – getting the right people in the right room at the […]

GO Lakeshore West Line - construction issues: Going to Leafs or Argos Friday night, additional westbound trip making all stops to West Harbour GO that will depart Union Station at 10:30 p.m. and Exhibition GO at 10:37 p.m.

By Staff November 12th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Important construction work is happening this weekend (Nov. 12-14) on the Lakeshore West Line. The work means […]