Pasquale Paletta dies at the age of 87 - funeral on Monday

By Staff February 10TH, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward issued the following statement on behalf of city council on the death of […]

Rick Goldring bounces back - would like you to keep in touch.

By Staff February 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   For the first time in perhaps a decade Rick Goldring and his wife Cheryl were able to […]

New Democrats to talk about poverty at Central arena on Wednesday.

By Staff February 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Poverty is not a popular coffee shop conversation; we have it but we don’t talk about it. […]

Ward 3 gets a two for one: Bentivegna joins Councillor Rory Nisan.

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Now that they are elected and are well on their way to getting comfortable with the […]

Skate lending program expanded to Appleby Ice Centre

By Staff February 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The City’s skate lending program is expanding to Appleby Ice Centre. Residents of all ages can access […]

Is there a possibility that the $4 million the marina got for the build of a breakwater could be rescinded?

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Is the $4 million funding given to the LaSalle Park Marina by the last city council […]

Scobie once again serves the public interest - members of council don't do quite as well.

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There has been a lot of confusion about just where Burlington is in terms of the […]

Roll up the rim is back - freezing rain doesn't matter!

By Staff February 6, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Facilities are open and programs are running according to city hall. Stay tuned for updates as we […]

The cure for staff insubordination is a big broom in strong hands.

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It may not be case of insubordination but it was a classic case of mis-understanding who […]

Mayor gets a motion approved - Grow Bold is to be ditched - Planners experience some indigestion with that direction.

By Pepper Parr February 6, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In a report to a Council Standing Committee Tuesday evening the Mayor said that “Burlington residents […]

Rivers: Coming your way - The Nasty Political Ads Season

By Ray Rivers February 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   “The most divisive and negative and nasty political campaign in Canada’s history” That was Justin Trudeau’s […]

Family Day - the 18th - Include the Trumpeter Swans at LaSalle Park.

By Staff February 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   They are the largest swans in the world, native only to North America and they have made […]

Black history a big part of Burlington's Heritage month.

By Staff February 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   February is Heritage Month in Burlington. Empire Loyalist Union cemetery in Aldershot. The Ghent’s were a significant […]

Hydro report kept in the dark; did all the Council members actually read the document ?

By Pepper Parr February 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The City’s 10-year Capital Financing Strategy is heavily dependent on both annual dividends and interest on […]

Higher water levels and the flow rate in the 13 creeks that run through the city; Not a place for children.

By Staff February 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   That rain will flow into creeks in the northern part of the city and works its way […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with legendary lovers Elizabeth Barret Browning and Robert Browning! On at the Performing Arts Centre February 14th.

By Staff February 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Some competitive forces in the entertainment sector. The Burlington Chorale Singers have an event on the 16th […]

Trumpeter swans get attention during a council meeting to hear public concerns about the budgets.

By Pepper Parr February 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a short meeting. Scheduled as an occasion to take a deeper look at the […]

Feilders offers a different and very detailed perspective on the pilot tree bylaw that is to go into effect in Roseland

By Jim Feilders February 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   During a presentation at the Burlington Seniors Centre by Burlington Urban Forestry staff and Ward 4 […]

Wine and cheese and the lyrics of Cole Porter will warm a heart on Valentines Day

By Staff February 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   You can buy chocolates. You can give her flowers – you’ve certainly done that before – but […]

The use of the Walmart brand doesn't mean this is a legitimate offer.

By Staff February 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON If it sounds too good to be true – it is usually not all that good. One of […]