The job was to sound like a Mayor - a ribbon cutting should not have been the first public event for the Mayor Elect.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   This is not a good sign. A ribbon cutting is to take place today to announce […]

Alison Braithwaite - Words are powerful; embrace the messiness of our lives.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette met Alison Braithwaite a number of years ago when she was in the private […]

Transit changes: number of routes changed to improve the service.

By Staff October 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The transit people want to improve bus arrival times and transit rider connections, they are going to […]

No recount of the ward 6 vote unless Lancaster seeks a court order.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There was a time when a recount would take place when the results were very close. […]

As we embark upon this new chapter in our community’s history ...

By Stephen White October 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   In the aftermath of the election a few reflections come to mind. First, to all the […]

Foxcroft: Get behind the new Mayor and concentrate on getting the Tiger Cats to the Grey Cup.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   While the rest of the city adjusts to the new reality at city hall, Ron Foxcroft […]

If it says it is from your bank - look it over very carefully - banks do use email to send you information.

By Staff October 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   They get to you by email – your only protection is to be super vigilant. RE: BMO […]

He was the first performer to take to the Performing Arts Centre stage in 2011 - Royal Wood returns.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The man who opened the Performing Arts Centre in 2011 will be back on the stage […]

Ward 5 candidate takes exception to the Gazette coverage he got; sends a Notice of Libel

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   During the municipal election we wrote a number of articles about different candidates. We had not […]

Meed Ward handily takes the office of Mayor from Rick Goldring; there might be just the one holder-over from the current council.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   While not official Official – the following are the results of the 2018 municipal election. Mayor-elect […]

Resident is completely embarrassed that the City was not more considerate about taking care of our

By Staff October 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There is good news ( a longish line at a polling station) and some disturbing concerns (poor […]

We are about to confirm our selection of municipal leadership for the next four years. Now is the time to re-state the service and planning priorities the citizens of this community value; clearly defining our goals.

By Staff October 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A Gazette reader sent us a letter he received from that was published in the Meaford Independent […]

Police Arrest and Charge Two Personal Support Workers for fraud against an 82 year old client

By Staff October 22, 2013 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Three District Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged two Personal Support workers for […]

Municipal governments make most of the decisions that directly affect people’s day-to-day lives. Decide on Monday who you want at city council to make those decisions.

By Staff October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Our colleagues at CATCH – Citizens at City Hall in Hamilton published a very appropriate piece earlier today. […]

2018 Municipal Election Voting Locations - getting their by bus.

By Staff October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 22 is election day. The following are bus routes for each voting location. For […]

On Monday the voters get to decide who should be leading the city. It should not be Rick Goldring.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   ‘The Gazette was able to interview mayoralty candidates Marianne Meed Ward and Mike Wallace. We taped […]

Rivers: Is there a War on the Free Press

By Ray Rivers October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON “Here’s the smell of blood still. Not all the sweet perfumes of Arabia will sweeten this hand,” […]

The Gazette's take on council seat election choices - ward by ward.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   With 63 candidates, 11 in one ward and 10 in another, it is a challenge to […]

Meed Ward in an interview: city council just has to become more civil and collaborative.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   We asked ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed Ward, who is running for Mayor, what the top […]

How many voters and how much money will the candidates spend to get those votes.

By Staff October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Where are the voters and how much will the candidates be able to spend on getting hose […]