Are summer jobs in Burlington being handed out on merit?

By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When a golfing buddy hires the daughter of his golf partner for a summer job – […]

Biggest high rise development in city history: seven towers up to 37 stories - no public input

By Pepper Parr June 10th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a massive development planned for Fairview Street – just east of the Burlington GO […]

Acess may be a little slower while we upgrade the web site

By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Service and maintenance work along with upgrades and the installation of a stronger firewall are being […]

Halton Mayors write the Premier: Make us a stage two Region

By Staff June 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Today, Halton’s Regional Chair along with the Mayors of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville sent a […]

For those laid off - money for food isn't what it used to be. Help if you can

By Staff June 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The poster says it all. If you can – please do. The poster says it all (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ […]

Making more space for walkers and cyclists on city streets not setting any speed records as it works its way through the bureaucracy

By Pepper Parr June 9th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a good idea at the time – but by the time the city gets […]

A wag said to me last week - 'would you like to hear what I think about City Council ?' This was a reliable source. Listen in

By Pepper Parr June 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   We have a city Council that is approaching the half way mark of the term. It […]

Public art to get some funding - at a time when money might get a little tight

By Pepper Parr June 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Despite some tough financial days ahead the public art program is continuing its annual Local Artist […]

Mayor forgetting some of the reasons she was elected: transparency and engagement not as front and center as they used to be

By Staff June 8th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Meed Ward met with members of the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) via webcast […]

Will school be the same come September? What does the public want to say about that at this point?

The government of Ontario is currently looking for feedback on what to do with schools in September. The feedback e-mail is: EDU.consultation@ontario.ca (Include your name […]

Resiliency and mental health - subject of an online workshop June 18th

By Staff June 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Resiliency and mental health can determine how well individuals overcome the stresses and uncertainty of any situation. […]

Drug trafficking investigation results in five arrests - all released on bail

By Staff June 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A Burlington drug trafficking investigation that began in May, resulted in five being arrested on multiple charges. […]

Solidarity marchers turn out in the thousands supporting the Black Community

By Pepper Parr June 6th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A reported 5000 people marched from Walkers Line to City hall last night in support of […]

Fences will come down on the Beachway - beach will be open to the public.

By Staff June 5th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Those fences along the Beachway didn’t last all that long – they certainly raised the hackles on […]

Free non-medical cloth masks from participating council members

By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   If you need a non-medical cotton mask you can send a note to ward 1 Councillor Kelvin […]

Testing is getting better - the charities are going to bleed for some time.

By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Parking spot for those getting tested. Some of the negative and positive fall on the COVID19 front. […]

Solidarity March to take place this afternoon along New Street.

By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A Solidarity March to raise awareness of anti-black racism in the community and across North America, is […]

Is the city seeing and hearing from their Mayor often enough?

By Pepper Parr June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Where is the Mayor? There are dozens of places where her presence – at a safe […]

That cheque for Seniors - expect to see it in your bank account around July 6th.

By Staff June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Seniors facing higher costs for groceries, transportation and prescriptions due to COVID-19 can expect emergency aid payments […]

Rivers drops the hammer on Alberta Premier Jason Kenney

By Ray Rivers June 4th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s not the first time that America has come to this point over race relations. Meanwhile […]