Two arrested for series of home break-ins across the GTA - caught at a Goodram home crime.

By Staff March 29th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service arrested two suspects following a series of residential break and enters across […]

Rivers on solving the cost of education: Cutting the herd reduces the feed bill.

By Ray Rivers March 28th, 2109 BURLINGTON, ON “When students are currently preparing to go off to post-secondary education, we’re hearing from professors and employers […]

Stamp club advocated for a stamp comemorating the Avro Arrow for 12 years - next week Canada Post officials will give them a copy.

By Staff March 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The is a small group that has been advocating for a postage stamp that celebrates the creation […]

There was a mink looking for lunch and a squirrel that didn't see things quite that way.

By Pepper Parr March 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If you needed a word to describe Vince Fiorito – it would be environmentalist, with a […]

The sunshine list is in - better reading than the comic strips.

By Staff March 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is that time of year again – when we get to take a peek at just […]

Public gets an in-depth look at what a developer wants to do on Old Lakeshore Road.

By Pepper Parr March 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The early announcement stunned a lot of people. 26 storeys high – 250 units with a […]

Students have been selected; course load is in place - iStem students will start classes in September.

By Pepper Parr March 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It all started more than two years ago. It was a comment from a trustee who […]

Resident questions whether the free transit during off peak hours will make a difference.

By Staff March 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   A Burlington resident isn’t so sure that the city’s plans for free rides on the transit buses […]

ECoB event sells out in less than 12 hours - larger space being arranged.

By Pepper Parr March 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Interesting how things change. What was once defined as an organization that had little if anything […]

Minister of Defence visits with WW II Juno Beach veteran Jim Warford - presents him with medal.

By Staff March 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It wasn’t a media event – it was a quiet, dignified meeting that included two federal Cabinet […]

More on what will be featured at the Joseph Brant Museum when it opens in July.

By Staff March 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We now know a little bit more about what will be on display at the Joseph Brant […]

Rivers: Is extra billing for health care services and opening the door to two-tier health care on the way?

“The legislation is being implemented before parliamentary debate has even concluded and prior to any public hearings. The government created the Super Agency. It held […]

2018 Burlington's BEST nominees are announced.

By Staff March 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The news is that the Burlington’s Best award will be given this May for the last time. […]

Group has organized walking groups - check it out.

By Staff March 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Walking is a healthy exercise. It is also a time when you can think and wonder at […]

Federal government is going to send some of the gas tax revenue they have back to the municipalities.

By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The federal budget that was introduced on Wednesday in the House of Commons doesn’t get treated […]

Tale of two cities: Oakville and Burlington and how they face the same problems with some very different results.

By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Engaged Citizens of Burlington (ECoB) has moved into a new phase of its growth. They have […]

Second sexual assault reported in the city.

By Staff March 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Reports of sexual assaults in the city are on the rise. On Saturday March 16th 2019, Detectives with […]

Rivers: It is an election budget.

By Ray Rivers March 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   This was unquestionably an election-year budget, with lots of little goodies sprinkled about for most Canadians. […]

Glenwood School drive community to get a brand new bridge this time - courtesy of Metrolinks.

By Pepper Parr March 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Glenwood School Drive community, located west of Guelph Line and north of the GO line […]

Student art to be on display at New Street Education Centre.

By Staff March 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Every year for the past 15 years the Halton District School Board has showcased the artistic talent […]