Touch typing is a skill that can make you much more efficient

By Gillian MacArthur July 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Whether you’re a student, professional, or gamer, typing is a skill that has become an important part […]

Mayor Meed Ward gets very public about public safety for elected officials

By Pepper Parr July 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Last week, during a city council meeting, two members of Council spoke of personal safety issues. […]

Mobile Gambling with Lucky Green Casino: What Works, What Doesn’t

By Max Maddyson July 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   If you’re into Australian online pokies, chances are you’re not playing them on a desktop anymore. […]

Canadians and Canadian companies have yet to wake up to the reality that their world has changed at lightening speed

By Ray Rivers July 18th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON “… the new caps [on steel imports] will help Canadian steelmakers “recapture domestic market.” (Catherine Cobden, president […]

Agricultural sector wants a seat at the planning table

By Pepper Parr July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Few would see Burlington as a farming community. Vincent Sowa. Chair of the Burlington Agriculture and Rural […]

Celebrate Burlington’s rich and unique heritage during Heritage Week, Aug. 2-9

By Gazette Staff July 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s Heritage Advisory Committee has put together what they are calling an “exciting lineup of activities […]

The ultimate cellar for tasting Canadian wines opens at Brock University

By Gazette Staff July 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   As the long-standing steward of the Canadian Wine Library (CWL), the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture […]

Downtown parking study: Phase 2 has been completed

By Gazette Staff July 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Perhaps the biggest irritant for residents of the city is parking space – that comes right […]

GTA real estate crash continues, house prices now down 22% from peak

By Tom Parkin July 17th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Falling prices are welcome news for house buyers and renters, but the unchecked price surge from 2020 […]

Seventh Dollarama to open in Burlington - people in the neighbourhood are reacting

By Louie Rosella July 16th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   There’s some good news for discount shoppers in Burlington, which, these days, is everyone. There’s a […]

New evidence on the allocation of swimming pool time has surfaced. Thomson said 'Something stinks'

By Pepper Parr July 16th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Well – the fat is certainly in the fire now. Focus Burlington, using data provided by […]

Updated statement from City regarding path forward that supports all Burlington youth swimmers 

By Gazette Staff July 16th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The City released the following statement earlier today: “Swimming plays a significant role in the lives […]

City launches 2026 Budget process

By Pepper Parr July 16th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council approved the 2026 Financial Forecast report on July 15, with a focus on limiting […]

Swimming pool allocation: Mayor, The political process in this matter has ended

By Pepper Parr July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   “The political process in this matter has ended” said Mayor Meed Ward in a statement yesterday. […]

Unpermitted electrical work puts prospective homebuyers at risk

By Gazette Staff July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   For many, a home is the biggest and most important purchase they will make. Because of […]

Curt Benson appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Burlington effective Aug. 2, 2025

By Gazette Staff July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Curt Benson has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Burlington effective Aug. 2, […]

No resolution yet on the swimming pool allocation issue: City legal council and club lawyers looking for a way to keep the case out of a court room

By Pepper Parr July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Meed Watd told Council members that “What we’re here today to discuss is based on […]

Skyway Bridge: Closing schedule revised.

By Gazette Staff July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON UPDATE from MTO: roadwork is no longer scheduled for July 18-21, but there is now a planned […]

Carney’s revenue cuts show shrinking the public sector is the priority, not deficits

By Tom Parkin July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   If balancing the budget was his priority, cutting billions in revenue is funny way to go […]

Milton gets the first electric bus - will Burlington be far behind?

By Gazette Staff July 15th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The Region has seen its first electric bus – Milton has converted a diesel bus to electic; […]