The support this part of the universe gets isn't anything to be proud of - individually we have work to do

By Pepper Parr March 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Communities around the world are expected to support Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 […]

It is ugly, despicable, life destroying behaviour and it takes places in our community – to our children.

By Pepper Parr March 24th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   It is ugly, despicable, life destroying behaviour and it takes places in our community – to […]

Long term care got better funding, kids coming out of foster care got the break they needed - your food budget didn't get any help

By Pepper Parr March 23, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A quick summery of the provincial budget Getting to a balanced budget was the priority. Interim Liberal […]

Educators in the Region given an opportunity to learn how to include the story of the Indigenous community in their classrooms

By Staff March 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip left a mark on this country. The final months of his […]

Hospital ignores public concern over health quality issues: transparency, accountability and trust take big hit

By Pepper Parr March 23rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   This is a very disappointing situation. Last weekend the Hamilton Spectator published a front page feature […]

‘outa sight….outa mind' Maybe not for long - there is a solution in sight

By Pepper Parr March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   A Burlington couple remind us once again about people that dump their garbage behind commercial locations […]

City now accepting applications for 2023 spring and summer temporary patio permits

By Pepper Parr March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The city is now accepting applications for the 2023 temporary patio program. Patio takes up parking […]

Conservation Halton Watershed Report Card: Some A's and some C's

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land drained by a creek or stream […]

Preparing for Cross Country Moving: A Comprehensive Guide

By Steve Trustler March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Moving to a new home can be a daunting task, especially if you’re moving long distance. […]

Skills Competition takes place at MMR on the 30th

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The 31st annual Halton Skills Competition (secondary panel) has returned and will be held in-person on Thursday, […]

Different Drummer launches 2023 Book and Author series

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ian Elliott has announced a new season at The Different Drummer; the bookshop burgeons with marvellous new books. […]

Federal Minister for Environment decides to study land close to properties where developers want to build home homes

By Staff March 22, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The federal government has climbed aboard the drive to reverse the land swaps and the Greenbelt Land […]

Mayor explains rules at the start of every Council meeting - the rules do not appear to apply to her behaviour.

By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   At the beginning of each Council meeting the Chair reads out a Land Acknowledgement and explains […]

Perhaps the leading health issue for young people in the Region: HDSB holding Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions

By Staff March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is hosting additional Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Spring. […]

Council gets to hear about some of the Engagement Plans for the Bateman High School site.

By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The pushing, the delegations, the email and the consistent public comment on not hearing anywhere near […]

Council will determine today how it wants to proceed with Deputy Mayor role and changes to the Procedural Bylaw

By Pepper Parr March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION After a full day of discussion and debate City Council agreed on how the work they […]

Supporting Local Businesses: A Look at the Thriving Entertainment Scene in Burlington

By Staff March 22nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   You may have a vacation planned already for 2023, but don’t forget there is so much to […]

The Impact of Cryptocurrencies, Mobile Gaming, and AI on the Future of Online Poker in Canada

By Janis Viksne March 21st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In recent years, the popularity of online poker in Canada has skyrocketed. This is partly due […]

The silence has been deafening: Nothing from the Mayor or the hospital on issues that have been made public

By Pepper Parr March 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The silence has been deafening. The Saturday issue of the Hamilton Spectator published a four page […]

Why is the current in force version of the Procedural Bylaw not readily available?

By Pepper Parr March 20, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   City Clerk Kevin Arjoon City Council is in the midst of reviewing the Procedural Bylaw. Dry […]