Ridge tells council there is going to be a workshop on the long awaited code of conduct for members of Council during a discussion on harassment and bullying in the city.

By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Ridge tells council there is going to be a workshop on the long awaited code of conduct […]

City services: what will be open and what will not be open on Family Day - February the 19th.

By Staff February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A number of administrative services will be closed for Family Day on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, reopening […]

Aldershot resident believes city council has betrayed the citizens of Burlington.

By Tony Schafer February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Having attended meetings of the ECOB, the mayor’s reverse Town Hall and the January 23, 2018 committee […]

The pictures tell the story - how are we looking?

By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The look of a building says a lot about the people in it. It is sort […]

Long time Burlington resident can remember when there was a strong citizen's association. Wants city council to slow down on OP approval.

By Jim Barnett February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   City staff did a lot of hard work putting together Grow Bold, a draft of the […]

Young male arrested for stabbing - held for bail hearing and two parole violations.

By Staff February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On February 7th, 2018 at approximately 11:25am, police responded to a residence in the area Cortland Drive and […]

Vehicle set ablaze in the driveway of a home on Bluegrass Lane by suspected arsonist.

By Staff February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police are investigating an arson incident to a parked motor vehicle on Bluegrass Lane […]

Snow event declared by the city - all cars have to be off the street by 7 am Wednesday.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Get your car off the street – the city has declared Wednesday February 7, a “snow event”, […]

Parks and Recreation service - RecExpress - to be shut down February 12th for maintenance..

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON There was a rather embarrassing typo on an earlier version of this article. Our apologies. The Parks and […]

Comments on the cycling survey - are the right questions being asked?

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Joe Gaetan is a Burlington resident who lives in a high rise on Maple Avenue. He cycles […]

Disruption - understand it before it disrupts your company.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Technology and disruption are among today’s hottest buzzwords. But how are technological developments going to affect your […]

Damoff to offer the popular Women in Leadership class again.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   After overwhelmingly positive feedback from last year’s initiative, Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington has announced the […]

Sims Square site was once a public park - city purchased the office tower for $17.5 million.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is the new owner of 390 Brant St., known as Sims Square, becoming […]

That was a quick arrest - store is still closed.

By Staff February 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Police investigating suspected arson a Downtown Burlington Tim Horton’s have identified the two suspects sought in connection with […]

Three candidates (plus the incumbent?) plan on getting their name on the ballot of ward 3.

By Staff February 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON ECoB has announced a Municipal Election Candidate Workshop that will be held at Tansley Woods on Thursday February […]

City has begun to gather data that will be used to shape the Cycling Plan.

By Staff February 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   City Hall is inviting the public to share their thoughts and ideas about what would improve cycling […]

A mobility hub for the downtown core has been in the plans for some time - the problem was the downtown residents didn't know about it.

By Pepper Parr February 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Mike Quackenbush, understood to be running for a seat on city council, brought to our attention […]

Celebrated British author Martin Amis will be in Burlington February 21st

By Staff February 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Martin Amis, one of Britain’s most influential writers for over forty years, is not only a brilliant […]

Bob Wilson: Grow Bold appears to be a self-fulfilling prophecy regarding downtown development, without justification.

By Staff February 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   On January 25, 2018 8:15 PM, Bob Wilson, a Burlington resident had questions and concerns about the […]

Roads and sidewalks got tender loving care overnight from the snow removal people

By Staff February 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a marked improvement on the quality of the snow removal being done by the city. […]