How does an Interim get to be an Acting - and what is the difference?

By Pepper Parr February 16th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier in the year, after dismissing the City Manager, Council hired Tim Commisso to serve as […]

City plans to upgrade the look of Civic Square - provide some shading.

By Pepper Parr February 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The city has plans to upgrade the look and feel of civic square and they are asking […]

ACCOB holds its second AGM - they are now a solid part of the arts infrastructure.

By Pepper Parr February 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a quiet but very successful evening for ACCOB – the Arts and Cultural Council […]

If you want to get out with the kids on Monday - think about LaSalle Park where you can see the beautiful Trumpeter Swans.

By Staff February 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   LaSalle Park in Burlington is home to the largest over-wintering population of Trumpeter Swans in Ontario. On […]

Taking part in the decision making process that determines where new high tower buildings can be built is not a simple process.

By Staff February 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Gary Scobie attended a Local Planning Act Tribunal (LPAT) case conference meeting recently. It was the follow […]

Trumpeter Swan photo contest - Monday - Family Day at LaSalle Park

The pictures are awesome – they are really beautiful creatures and Burlington is home to hundreds of them. The Trumpeter Swan Coalition in Burlington […]

Has the issue on which the next federal election will be fought come to the surface? The issue is stinky.

By Ray Rivers February 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Globe and Mail gets the prize for turning what might have been a relatively peaceful […]

Province sends $57.6 million to the Region who spend it on the Wyecroft Road extension and and bridge.

By Staff February 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If they had waited a day it could be seen as a Valentine from the province saying […]

Resident explains why the high rise development in the downtown core can and should be brought to an end.

By Gary Scobie February 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   I am a citizen of Burlington who has taken an interest in the re-development of Burlington’s […]

Developer proposing 59 storey tower in Stoney Creek - is that a number coming our way?

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Those who want a simpler, smaller more cohesive community might shudder just a bit when they learn […]

Robert Douglas “Bob” Brechin passed on January 25th after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and Cancer.

By Staff February 12, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In a statement released today from the Office of the Mayor Marianne Meed Ward said: Our city […]

Readers have an opportunity to give council the benefit of their creative thinking. Let’s help them do the job.

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday the Gazette published an opinion piece on an opportunity for the current city council to […]

LPAT is beginning to look like a pat on the head for some residents and then being asked to go away.

By Pepper Parr February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The business of making changes to the Official Plan that was adopted by city council on […]

All City of Burlington facilities closed and programs cancelled due to winter storm

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Enough said the decision makers at city hall. As of 4 p.m. today, the City of Burlington […]

City Planning and Development Committee meeting cancelled.

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Planning and Development Committee scheduled for this evening – Tuesday February 12th has been CANCELLED. It […]

If you park on the street - you might find a parking ticket on the vehicle. Snow day - no street parking.

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The city has a message for those who are able to or have to stay at home […]

Second information session on private tree bylaw to take place February 26 - bylaw becomes effective March 1st in Roseland community.

By Staff February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Second information session on private tree bylaw to take place February 26 – bylaw becomes effective March 1st […]

This city council has an opportunity to bring about the changes that are really needed at city hall.

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   With power in her hands – Mayor Meed Ward has an opportunity to really lead. When […]

TEC thinks they now have a true advocate for their cause.

By Staff February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Tyandaga Environmental Coalition (TEC) continues to focus on the issue of Meridian Brick’s planned development (clear […]

Rivers: Universal pharma-care a no brainer - will save the country $8 billion as well.

  By Ray Rivers February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We’ve seen the numbers. Canadians spend almost $30 billion a year on some 600 million […]