Angela Morgan to leave job as City Clerk - takes on Customer Service.

By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In September we saw a new organizational design which, according to the City Manager, positions the […]

They gave 470 lbs of home grown produce to the community: kudos to the two of them.

By Staff November 14th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   This month BurlingtonGreen is celebrating the close of the 2019 Grow to Give program by recognizing two […]

Karamba; a New Gaming entry to the on-line Industry - focus is on responsible gambling.

By Claire Nash November 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Aspire Global, a well-known iGaming solution provider for both operators and white labels, recently entered the […]

Liberal leadership candidate with no legislative experience offers a progressive approach to serving the public.

By Pepper Parr November 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a continuing process – no sooner have you elected one level of government than […]

Waterdown real estate firm holds an exceptionally successful winter coat drive - truckload was delivered to the Good Shepherd.

By Pepper Parr November 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The big national corporations have deep pockets and layers of resources to mount a public drive […]

A winter staycation is a nicer idea than you might imagine. Get creative and see what there is right in your home town.

By Claire Nash November 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Enjoy a Staycation this Winter Dust off the Toboggan and get outside this winter! Photo by spDuchamp […]

Public Board of Education holding a partnership opportunities meeting in December - need for a new administrative building on the list.

By Staff November 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Each year the Halton District School Board holds a meeting to which community organizations and members of […]

Falling snow took precedence over fallen leaves.

By Staff November 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Leaf collection has been suspended until the snow has been cleared. Schedule adjustments, if any, will be […]

Public School Board Wants Input on their Next Multi-Year Plan

By Staff November 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is asking students, families, staff and the community to share views […]

High school information nights - schedule dates.

By Staff November 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   High school information nights are scheduled during the month of November to provide an opportunity for students, […]

Lest we forget

Remembered, respected   The memorial was put in place after WWI when the citizens of Burlington wanted to do something to remember the fallen. It […]

Burlington residential is a sellers market.

By Staff November 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The average price of a freehold property in Burlington in October was $938,897, up 5.5% as compared […]

Bridgewater struggles to keep up with the published completion and occupancy schedule.

By Pepper Parr November 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   During a walking tour led by staff from the Planning department one of the group asked […]

Was making private property a public park like space a way to get around parkland dedicated?

By Pepper Parr November 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   When I first heard the word POPS at a Standing Committee this week, I thought the […]

Jumanne Salmon charged with Exercise Control over a prostitute and seven other offenses.

By Staff November 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In October 2019, members of the Halton Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit initiated an investigation pertaining […]

Can the way we elect our Members of Parliament be improved?

By Staff November 9th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   During the past two week our political columnist Ray Rivers has written about the way we elect […]

Does the Mayor have a strategy for saving the 'football'; there is one.

By Pepper Parr November 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Much of the public rationale for Marianne Meed Ward running in ward 2 in 2010 was […]

Development to be located in the 'football' got a rough ride - CORE consultants believe they have a strong case.

By Pepper Parr November 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The developer got a rough ride. It wasn’t any better than the public reception they got […]

Planning and Development Service Counter will be Closed on the 11th

By Staff November 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Planning and Development service counter located on the second floor in City Hall at 426 Brant […]

New Democrats argue that public pressure, and falling polls, have brought about changes in pending.

By Andrew Drummond November 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Has the Ford government learned how to govern? This past week, the Ontario government returned to […]