Was the future of Burlington in the room?

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   So – who was in the room? The meeting was intended as a Candidates Workshop sponsored […]

Changes in the Regional committee meeting schedule suggest the Burlington Official Plan won't get approved at that level before the municipal election.

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There will be delegations during the Tuesday February 27th Statutory Meeting on the draft Official Plan […]

15 mm of precipitation starting overnight with an additional 5 mm possible on Sunday will swell the 13 creeks in Burlington - be cautious.

By Staff February 24, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Conservation Halton advises that the weather office is forecasting upwards of 15 mm of precipitation starting overnight […]

The ward 3 situation: five prospective candidates will split the vote and keep the incumbent in office.

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Stephen White Steven White, a ward 5 resident, stood at the ECoB Candidate Workshop Thursday evening […]

Police officer charged with 13 counts of Fraud Under $5,000; released on bail and charged with 3 more offences.

By Staff February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officer is facing charges related to the alleged fraudulent use of […]

The problems in Canada - with BC moving in on federal jurisdiction and Alberta putting a cork in the wine bottles India was supposed to be a slam dunk. Justin did get dunked.

By Ray Rivers February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Come next year’s federal election Mr. Trudeau will be making a list of promises. Top of […]

Anyone know who was driving a Light grey/ silver Hyandai with license number BMSC491 on Cavendish earlier this week?

By Staff February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON This story has been updated. One wonders why some people do really stupid things. The Tyandaga Environmental Coalition […]

Son stabs Mother - charged with attempted murder.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On February 16th 2018 shortly after 3:00 PM, police responded to Bunkerhill Place in Burlington after receiving reports […]

Gould expands on the details of the Canada Learning Bond - $2000 is available through an RESP.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier this week a very pregnant Karina Gould stood before an audience and talked about the cost […]

There was a gift for the cultural community under those Christmas trees at BPAC last December.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A call – it was actually more like a plea, from Trevor Copp more than five years […]

How a small bus terminal became a mobility hub that is to be one of the growth drivers in the downtown core.

By Pepper Parr February 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The decision to turn what has been a location where buses came in, picked up passengers […]

Cougars lose their opportunity to be part of the OHJA finals

February 22, 2018 By Pat Shields BURLINGTON, ON   The road to the playoffs for the Burlington Cougars got a little bumpy on February 17th […]

Prime time for the 23 Canadian Prime Ministers at the AGB

By Kelly Drennan February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Kelly Drennan is a graphic designer and emerging visual artist, who has curatorial and sales experience in […]

Canada Learning Bond can put up to $2000 into an RESP - announced yesterday at The Centre.

By Staff February 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington MP Karina Gould – baby due early in March Burlington’s Member of Parliament and federal Cabinet […]

Maple sap is about to flow and Mountsberg and Crawford Lake

By Staff February 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There are three things that are distinctly Canadian – hockey, curling and Maple Syrup. The maple sap […]

Picture of the day - mist rising from the lake. Will March 1st come in like a Lamb and take some of the pressure off the snow removal budget

By Staff February 21, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Records were broken yesterday – 15 degrees had the creeks swollen with Spring run-off and the ice on […]

Floodgates seem to have opened with developers taking new projects to city hall.

By Staff February 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Close the doors – they are coming in the windows. According to Ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed Ward, […]

Meed Ward's election vehicle is out there for everyone - It is called A Better Burlington.

By Pepper Parr February 20, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Brand – and the marketing of a politician. My experience with Marianne Meed Ward goes […]

Will ECoB have grounds to appeal the 421 Brant project? And what will the city get in the way of community benefits - and how are those benefits calculated?

By Pepper Parr February 20, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Where is ECoB and their plans to appeal the decision to approve that 23 storey at […]

Armed standoff with police on Burlington ends after seven hours of negotiation

By Staff February 19th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Update on that confrontation with Regional police that had a male barricade himself in a residence on […]