Kearns reported to have withdrawn from Liberal nomination race

By Pepper Parr May 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Lisa Kearns currently the Councillor for ward 2 Unconfirmed report that Lisa Kearns has withdrawn as […]

Hospital president sends the citizens an update - things are getting better but we aren't there yet

By Eric Vandewall May 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week, the Government of Ontario unveiled a three-stage reopening plan that relies on vaccination rates, […]

Find the will to vaccinate every student and teacher before September

By Pepper Parr May 28th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The back and forth debate over sending students back to school for the three weeks in […]

Food Bank works at several levels - accepting donations and delivering food

By Staff May 28, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Five days a week the volunteers show up. And the donations arrive – sometimes with nothing in […]

House sells for $420,000 over the asking - longer term impact of what is now a very unstable market is concerning.

By Staff May 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Real Estate agent sends in a news tip along with a photo of a house he sold […]

A third candidate for the provincial Liberal nomination

By Pepper Parr May 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Another one! Andrea Grebenc, the Chair of the Halton District School announced today that she too […]

June is the Month of Play - Get Outside and Play.

By Staff May 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   June is the Month of Play – Get Outside and Play. That is the message coming out […]

Mariam Manaa seeking the Liberal nomination for the Burlington seat in the legislature

By Pepper Parr May 27th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The “other” candidate for the provincial Liberal nomination is now known. Mariam Manaa: seeking the Liberal […]

Monte Campbell Dennis: An Appreciation

By Pepper Parr May 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   He was a quiet, intense man. He didn’t roar but when he began to speak […]

Where was the ward 2 councillor - she needs to check out Village Square - tacky looking

By Staff May 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Ah – those ever observant Gazette readers. One was walking through Village Square, was less than impressed […]

Halton Public Secondary school students invited to take part in focus groups on racism.

By Staff May 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton District School Board Secondary students area invited to participate in focus groups to gather insight into […]

Registration for Summer Recreation Program Opens Online May 29

By Staff May 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   With the beginning of a return to normality the Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the […]

Have you ever wondered how organizations manage to get corporate sponsorship for their events?

By Staff May 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Have you ever wondered how organizations manage to get corporate sponsorship for their events? Festivals Ontario is […]

Food Bank learns that a former associate is now in the ICU unit struggling to stay alive.

By Pepper Parr May 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Day in day out with time off for the weekends and holidays the staff and volunteers […]

Thordon Bearings appoints Galoni as CEO: first female to take the helm of the 110 year old corporation

By Staff May 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Anna Galoni has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of bearing and seal specialist Thordon Bearings Inc., […]

More than one candidate expected to seek the Provincial Liberal nomination

By Pepper Parr May 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   So – it isn’t going to be a slam dunk. First term ward 2 Councillor Kearns […]

Hug coupons: Come in three sizes - mini, itsy-bitsy and teensy-weensy

By Pepper Parr May 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Years and years ago, in another life, I was a book publisher. I wasn’t particularly successful […]

People were out on the sports fields, tennis courts, golf links and the skate board park

By Denis Gibbons May 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   A sprinkle of rain failed to prevent Burlingtonians from accessing outdoor sports facilities on Saturday, the […]

You now pay for parking in the Beachway on weekends. Tow trucks will be on hand to tow those who do not pay.

By Staff May 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   There isn’t an elected official at city hall who hasn’t had to deal with parking issues. That […]

Outdoor Recreational Amenities can Reopen

By Staff May 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Province has announced that outdoor recreational amenities can reopen as long as COVID measures are in […]