Lowville Park and the attraction of Bronte Creek that runs through it was a weekend destination for many

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a burst of decent weather and it drew small crowds to Lowville Park where […]

An interesting Mother's Day option: A Tea Treat at the Ireland House Museum

By Staff April 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Coming up with something to do for Mom on Sunday May 9th will be a little more […]

Councillor attendance at Committee of Adjustment meetings seen as less than appropriate by some

By Pepper Parr April 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Committee of Adjustment (CoA) is the place you appeal to when you need a small adjustment […]

JBH has admitted 33 patients with COVID-19, several are critical and on ventilators in the ICU

By Staff April 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON A message to the community from Eric Vandewall, President & CEO Joseph Brant Hospital Across the province, the […]

Gardener in chief recruiting volunteers for the Food Bank community garden.

By Pepper Parr April 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Food Bank managed to have 7 plots in the community Garden on Maple Avenue […]

A new approach to budget setting gets revealed at Councillor's ward meeting

By Pepper Parr April 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The week was a media bonanza for ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns. Ward 2 Councillor Lisa […]

Lowville Park: construction and parking lot updates

By Staff April 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Construction of Lowville Park has begun for the 2021 construction season. As part of the Lowville Park […]

Federal grants help three community groups to continue helping others

By Pepper Parr April 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The big dollar grants from various levels of government can overwhelm a bit – just how […]

A 16 year old youth in a lot of trouble - where were the parents?

By Staff April 23rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   In March of 2021, members of the Halton Regional Police Service – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau […]

Regional Public Health Unit releases video - some are quite lengthy

By Staff April 23, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Region Public Health Unit released the follow: Getting our community vaccinated and protecting our most […]

2500 residents and almost 3000 cars will be part of a seven tower development next to Burlington GO station

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   That the development is going to proceed is not in doubt. Development will begin at the […]

Municipal leaders in the Region of Halton call for sick pay for workers and a tightening of definition of what is an essential

By Staff April 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The following statement was released by the Chair of Regional Council and the fiour municipalities within the […]

Rivers on the Federal Budget: A Chicken in Every Pot

By Ray Rivers April 22, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Just like that it was over! Presentation of a budget with no real surprises, unlike the […]

Public school board hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions

By Staff April 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton District School Board – Supporting positive mental health and well-being. The Halton District School Board is […]

Is Online Poker Ready to Keep Up with Next-Gen Gaming?

By Harry Green April21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON       Since its advent, online poker has, in many ways, represented a closed ecosystem – a […]

Leading American newspaper takes a look at how Canada has handled the pandemic

By Sarah Miller Liana April 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Reprinted from the Christian Science Monitor The headline read: ‘Humbling’: Canada’s self-image slides in pandemic as […]

Science Table sets out what is needed and what will not work

By Staff April 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Science Table yesterday released the following: Fighting COVID-19 in Ontario: The Way Forward Enough financial support […]

Bylaws - the rules that set out what is permissible.

By Staff April 21st, 2 021 BURLINGTON, ON   City Hall – where the bylaws get debated and set at what is permissible. How does […]

Lane Closures - North Shore Blvd East

By Staff April 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Lane closures: North Shore Blvd East, between QEW On-ramps, April 21 to December 2021 North Shore Blvd […]

City Manager Tim Commisso - 'people are asking why the outdoor amenities are closed – this puts us in a very difficult position'

By Pepper Parr April 20th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   While it was a virtual meeting of city council one could ‘feel’ the concern and the […]