Robert Douglas “Bob” Brechin passed on January 25th after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and Cancer.

By Staff February 12, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In a statement released today from the Office of the Mayor Marianne Meed Ward said: Our city […]

Readers have an opportunity to give council the benefit of their creative thinking. Let’s help them do the job.

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday the Gazette published an opinion piece on an opportunity for the current city council to […]

LPAT is beginning to look like a pat on the head for some residents and then being asked to go away.

By Pepper Parr February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The business of making changes to the Official Plan that was adopted by city council on […]

All City of Burlington facilities closed and programs cancelled due to winter storm

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Enough said the decision makers at city hall. As of 4 p.m. today, the City of Burlington […]

City Planning and Development Committee meeting cancelled.

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Planning and Development Committee scheduled for this evening – Tuesday February 12th has been CANCELLED. It […]

If you park on the street - you might find a parking ticket on the vehicle. Snow day - no street parking.

By Staff February 12th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The city has a message for those who are able to or have to stay at home […]

Second information session on private tree bylaw to take place February 26 - bylaw becomes effective March 1st in Roseland community.

By Staff February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Second information session on private tree bylaw to take place February 26 – bylaw becomes effective March 1st […]

This city council has an opportunity to bring about the changes that are really needed at city hall.

By Pepper Parr February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   With power in her hands – Mayor Meed Ward has an opportunity to really lead. When […]

TEC thinks they now have a true advocate for their cause.

By Staff February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Tyandaga Environmental Coalition (TEC) continues to focus on the issue of Meridian Brick’s planned development (clear […]

Rivers: Universal pharma-care a no brainer - will save the country $8 billion as well.

  By Ray Rivers February 11th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We’ve seen the numbers. Canadians spend almost $30 billion a year on some 600 million […]

Pasquale Paletta dies at the age of 87 - funeral on Monday

By Staff February 10TH, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward issued the following statement on behalf of city council on the death of […]

Rick Goldring bounces back - would like you to keep in touch.

By Staff February 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   For the first time in perhaps a decade Rick Goldring and his wife Cheryl were able to […]

New Democrats to talk about poverty at Central arena on Wednesday.

By Staff February 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Poverty is not a popular coffee shop conversation; we have it but we don’t talk about it. […]

Ward 3 gets a two for one: Bentivegna joins Councillor Rory Nisan.

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Now that they are elected and are well on their way to getting comfortable with the […]

Skate lending program expanded to Appleby Ice Centre

By Staff February 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The City’s skate lending program is expanding to Appleby Ice Centre. Residents of all ages can access […]

Is there a possibility that the $4 million the marina got for the build of a breakwater could be rescinded?

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Is the $4 million funding given to the LaSalle Park Marina by the last city council […]

Scobie once again serves the public interest - members of council don't do quite as well.

By Pepper Parr February 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There has been a lot of confusion about just where Burlington is in terms of the […]

Roll up the rim is back - freezing rain doesn't matter!

By Staff February 6, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Facilities are open and programs are running according to city hall. Stay tuned for updates as we […]

The cure for staff insubordination is a big broom in strong hands.

By Pepper Parr February 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It may not be case of insubordination but it was a classic case of mis-understanding who […]

Mayor gets a motion approved - Grow Bold is to be ditched - Planners experience some indigestion with that direction.

By Pepper Parr February 6, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In a report to a Council Standing Committee Tuesday evening the Mayor said that “Burlington residents […]