Food Banks get a much needed financial boost from Lexus dealerships - $5000 each

By Staff May 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When the need is there the commercial sector inevitably comes through. Last week the Oakville and Burlington […]

Binged out? Can't take anymore Netflix ? A treat from Margaret Lindsay Holton

By Pepper Parr May 3rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Just how much Netflix can you take? You get to the point where you’re bushed – […]

The curve is still not flat - and warmer weather is upon us - time to be even more vigilant.

By Pepper Parr May 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   For those who are having difficulty with the need to Stay at Home and not mingle […]

Talk about cheek - the Mayor makes no apology for breaking the rules on public processions.

By Staff April 30th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON In a Statement from City Hall we are told that: “Communities all over the world are finding new […]

Good motion gets trashed by Mayor - the need recognized by Councillor Stolte is very real.

By Pepper Parr April 30th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When the motion you put forward to create more sidewalk space for people to use when […]

Kearns forgot to share the microphone and left her sense of fun and at times cutting humour at home.

By Pepper Parr May 1st, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   She isn’t ready for the big stage – not yet And she needs to let the […]

We have unaccountable local decision-making being done by the Emergency Coordinating Group - time for some accountability and some transparency.

By Pepper Parr April 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   In normal times the administration of the city is in the hands of the City Manager […]

Burlington Caremongers work from the simple premise: It will work out - all you have to do is 'be kind'

By Pepper Parr April 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   As the Gazette was putting together the idea of making a couple of thousand 100% cotton […]

Craft brewers want federal funding support - claim that if there was ever a time for a local brew it would be right now

By Pepper Parr April 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A ray of sunshine when the Canada’s Craft Breweries said: “If there was ever a time […]

Providing food for those who are self-isolating has created a complex supply chain

By Pepper Parr April 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington is very good at stepping up to the plate and filling a need. What caring […]

Gazette launches a face mask initiative - expect to distribute 2500 with the help of mask makers and community groups

By Pepper Parr April 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Bolts and bolts of cloth – being put to good use. It began with a comment […]

Kearns want her constituents to know that she is still with them - holding an online event to talk to her tribe.

By Pepper Parr April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   This could be fun – and goodness knows we need something other than black humour. Never […]

Mayors Task Force first take-away item is a portal - a one stop web site with all the information needed to deal with the COVID virus

By Staff April 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   A new COVID-19 resource webpage is available for Burlington residents and non-profit organizations. The new page, found […]

Light and easy workout - live every Friday, to honour RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson

By Pepper Parr April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Ashley Worobec is a self-described Type-A personality. She runs. A typical day is up at 5:00 […]

Arrests made in Organized Fraud Ring Investigation “Project Outbound”

  By Staff April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Some people are not staying at home. The Halton Regional Police Fraud Unit has made arrests […]

Mayor buys into the Premier's Road map. She wants to be crystal clear and transparent about the plans and specific behaviours being asked of the public

By Staff April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday morning Premier Doug Ford set out what he called a Roadmap to get the Ontario economy […]

July Downtown car show - cancelled

By Staff April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The summer is beginning to look quite quiet; the Burlington Downtown Car Show has been cancelled. […]

Coping: Week 6 - it has come to listing the ups and the downs

By Nicki St George April 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON Nicki St George is the mother of two, lives in Aldershot and teaches at a private […]

The John street bus terminal has lost its status - now it is just a rinky dinky little bus transfer spot.

By Staff April 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   In her A Better Burlington newsletter, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward said: Our community has received some great […]

Councillor Sharman weighs in on the 2100 Brant development - says the city will take a $28,000 hit on the legal costs.

By Pepper Parr April 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman weighs in on what happened to that development on Brant Street. […]