Community Foundation to hold Vital Community Conversations on Housing in 2026 at public library

By Gazette Staff December 5th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Community Foundation released their Vital Signs report in September. As part of their in-depth […]

How Casual Bettors Enhance Their Sports Experience

By Trevor Hurry December 5th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Sports fans across the United States continue to find new ways to deepen their connection to […]

Why the secrecy over the threat that closed city hall down on November 26th?

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   City Hall was shut down and Staff evacuated and then went into a lengthy hold and […]

Will Canada Get Another NBA Franchise Alongside The Toronto Raptors?

By Amy Smith December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Canada continues to establish itself as one of the NBA’s most valuable markets. The support the […]

Public School Board does well on the Education Quality (EQAO) reports

By Gazette Staff December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   High-quality instruction, supporting student well-being and implementing evidence-informed teaching. Results released from the Ontario Education Quality […]

Santa Parade this Sunday - new route

By Gazette Staff December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The parade begins at 2 p.m. at the corner of Drury Lane and New Street and […]

Public isn't getting value for money with the current provincial government

By Pepper Parr December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   This one smells. From a source at Queen’s Park: The Provincial government hasn’t done all that […]

City will have a whistleblower portal: Safe place for staff to finger suspected malfeasance

By Gazette Staff December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Meed Ward commented on the whistleblower policy. She had a huge thank you to the […]

Food price increases: meat expected to rise between 4 and 6 per cent - could go to 7%

By Gazette Staff December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   CBC reported this morning that the latest Canadian food price report releaseed today is forecasting what […]

Metrolinx service gets bumpy this weekend

By Gazette Staff December 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Starting on Saturday, December 6, until end of service on Sunday, December 7, Lakeshore West rail service […]

Province launches expert advisory body to examine EQAO testing and student outcomes: Minister blames trustees for the mess.

By Gazette Staff December 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Minister of Education, Paul Callandra, blames trustees for the poor EQAO results. Paul Calandra, Minister of […]

Council Decides Residents Must Pay More Taxes - They get to decides just how much they approve next October

By Joe Gaetan December 3rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The day after Burlington Council approved the 2026 municipal tax increase, one reality becomes painfully clear: […]

Why playing at online casinos during Christmas is a smart choice

By Nikolai Rotickij December 4th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The holiday season brings a unique atmosphere of celebration, relaxation, and entertainment. While traditional Christmas activities […]

Stern delegation to Council resulted in 'clarity' promises - not much more.

By Pepper Parr December 2nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Eric Stern delegated to Council this morning on the 2026 city budget. He was speaking for […]

Mortgage Payments & qualifying income requirements have shifted across 13 major markets from 2022–2025.

By Gazette Staff December 2nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Canada’s housing market has seen significant affordability challenges since the pandemic, but new data shows a […]

35 Local Organizations get Vital Funding - all from Burlington Community Foundation Donors

By Gazette Staff December 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON They did it again. Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) has granted $315,000 to 35 charities, adding to the […]

Harry William Zahoruk left this earth on November 27th. Rest in Peace Harry

By Gazette Staff December 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Harry William Zahoruk The world became a little less bright when Harry William Zahoruk passed away in […]

People are choosing to leave GTA rather than endure the struggles

By Michael Giles, Director of Government Relations RESCON December 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   A recent poll by Environics Analytics for CTV News reports that […]

Q3 GDP report brings surprise positive top number, but worrying signals underneath

By Tom Parkin December 1st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   Improved net imports kept GDP positive, but falling household consumption and higher capital investment arising only […]

There will be a Music Festival June 19 to 21st, 2026 - won't be the Sound of Music.

By Pepper Parr November 3oth, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   After deciding not to continue working with the Sound of Music, the Not-for-Profit organization that put […]