Dog owners get a break - they have been feelings like a harassed community. End of Friday is there freedom at last day

By Pepper Parr May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The dogs won. City hall is working furiously to open leash-free dog areas and most City […]

Premier Ford threatens to hammer the 'greedy landlords'

By Staff May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Wow – the Premier laid it on the line. He was addressing what he called “greedy landlords” […]

Schools closed for the balance of the school year; summer day camps, both indoor and outdoor, may be permitted in July and August - no overnight camps

By Staff May 19, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The decision the province made to keep the schools closed for the balance of the school year […]

Closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout in force until May 29th

By Staff May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The hard news is in the first couple of paragraphs. The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief […]

The Care Mongers got Together and would like you to Grow a Row for the Food Bank

By Pepper Parr May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   They called themselves Burlington Care mongers – and their presence on social media just took off. […]

Cith hall puts out a statement: summer program cancelled - you'll get your refund in four to six weeks,

By Staff May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   City hall has provided more information on the decision to close city hall that was heard at […]

The weather last week put the kibosh on any plans that I had to see friends - heading into week 10

By Nicki St George May 19th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette put together a team of parents who are at home taking care of their […]

4th phase of the ambitious Elgin Promenade on target - will the $$ needed to complete be available?

By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Elgin Promenade, that pathway that serves as a pedestrian and cycling corridor will extend from […]

A trip to the supermarket is 'not a social occasion'. Be efficient - in and out.

By Pepper Parr May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Part way through the long weekend our Member of Parliament, Karina Gould reminds on how we […]

One Burlington steps aside while COVID19 works it way through the world.

By Staff May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   One Burlington, that annual event that strives to attract as many people as possible to participate and […]

St Matthews takes a holiday break - closed holiday Monday - re-opens on Wednesday.

By Staff May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Hopefully we will get nicer weather on Monday. People will be able to get out and about […]

Zoom for BurlingtonGreen - they are going to hold their AGM online

By Staff May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association Board of Directors invites you to BurlingtonGreen’s 2020 Annual General Meeting, held virtually […]

The evidence always tells the story; it can be enhanced by anecdotal information.

By Joe Gaetan May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Joe Gaetan is a regular Gazette reader who more often than not gets it right. He […]

Conservation Halton issues a flood warning - rain on a long weekend day. Phhtt!

By Staff May 17th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Well – there goes the weekend. Conservation Halton advises that the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry’s […]

What's Open - What's not -and why: Golf, City Parks, Marina, Conservation Parks

By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The city opened up – a little today. There were golfers at some of the courses […]

No school for the kids - but professional examinations for the chiropractor.

By Ashley Worobec May 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   We’ve had a few out-of-the ordinary experiences over the past week or so, and that’s given […]

Fascinating graphic presentation on the paths to virus took to get to Canada

By Staff May 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Covid19 virus has had a devastating impact on the health of people around the word; it […]

Bryan Adams: Popular singer opens the kimono - not a pretty picture; racism never is .

By Ray Rivers May 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   “f….g bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards.” ”My message to them other […]

This weekend is a challenge - can we individually keep that two metre distance and prevent the transfer of the COVID virus from person to person

By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   During a day long council session, working as a Standing Committee, Mayor Meed Ward made the […]

Brass knuckles and switch blade knives part of a drug trafficking seizure; recreational drugs?

By Staff May 15th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A drug trafficking investigation by the Regional Police Burlington Street Crime Unit in April resulted in a […]