City hall staff - overwhelmed

By Pepper Parr March 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   After a marathon Statutory meeting that had 58 plus delegations who wanted to be heard, Council […]

If you are over 80 you can register for your Covid19 virus shot today

By Staff March 3rd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The online booking system for residents over 80 to book an appointment for a vaccine shot launches […]

Tag days will no longer need permission from city hall.

By Staff March 2nd, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington is joining the rest of the Region and communities in close proximity – they are getting […]

Burlington Together and the Food Bank working as a team to put more than food on the table.

By Pepper Parr March 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Beth Martin oversees the Burlington Together Facebook page. That organization has been a significant supporter of […]

Halton’s online booking system for residents 80 years of age and older set to launch Wednesday

By Staff March 1st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Some good news The online booking system for residents over 80 to book an appointment for a vaccine […]

Are there erosion concerns over parts of the south side of Old Lakeshore Road?

By Pepper Parr March 2, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Does anyone know why this is happening? The site once had a gas station on it; […]

It will be the place to be and the place to be seen - final opening date yet to be announced. The Bridgewater

By Pepper Parr March 2, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   I think many people have been so focused on what was proposed in the way of […]

There is some data that points to how much trouble we could be in if we do not follow those simple rules

By Pepper Parr March 2, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week we did a piece on some research the MoH for Halton Region mentioned to […]

Hope springs eternal: 'With just a little bit more work and discussion' Mayor thinks she can deliver a better budget

By Staff February 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward – budget needs more work In her most recent newsletter Mayor Marianne Meed […]

Is this the beginning of normality - Brant Museum to re-open

By Staff February 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   That light at the end of the tunnel may not be a train rushing towards us. The […]

The COVID19 virus variants that startled the MoH are very real

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Just over a week ago when Dr. Hamidah Meghani was speaking to the Regional Council she […]

What would a provincial election produce if it took place late summer when most of the vaccinations are done? Is the government preparing for such a day?

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Is there a provincial election in the wind? The province released a media background piece on […]

Standing committee settles on a tax levy for the operations budget - not the 3.99% the Mayor vowed to deliver.

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   They wrapped it up. We now know what the tax levy is going to be for […]

Council disgraces itself again on its use of CLOSED meetings- they don't understand the rules and public gets left in the dark

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   While waiting for City Council to come out of yet another CLOSED meeting, I was able […]

City provides detail on the status of the Official Plan and the outstanding appeals.

By Staff February 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington has what they call an interim working version of its Official Plan that is being appealed […]

Council returns to budget deliberations and immediately goes into a CLOSED session

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Updated on February 25th: 11:07 am A day off doesn’t seem to have changed a thing. No […]

Security guard tries to extort people in mandatory 14 day quarantine: charged sexual assault as well

By Staff February 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Tough enough being quarantined – but imagine a security guard trying to extort money from you and […]

A housing strategy for Burlington - virtual event March 8th, Survey opens March 1st

By Staff February 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Housing in Burlington covers the full spectrum. From the outrageously expensive to the basement apartment that is […]

Public did not get a chance to hear about the proposal that could have reduced $1.46 million from the budget

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   Just what was the hullabaloo all about? It was about a possible $1,466,000 savings that had […]

Public School Board releases Multi Year Plan - The world changed while the plan was being written

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board released its Multi Year Plan for the period 2020-2024 earlier this […]