Nursery co-op worried that it will be seen as just collateral damage if Pearson high school is closed.

By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Any plans to close Lester B. Pearson high school are complicated. A small school with enrollment […]

Mayor comes out against re-development of the Waterfront Hotel property.

By Pepper Parr May 16th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Maybe more construction cranes on the city horizon? Maybe not – Mayor has decided the waterfront […]

An update from Lowville - skatepark plans; movie night, the Festival and the volume dial on your ghetto blaster

By Walt Rickli May 15th, 2017 Lowville, ON   Let’s start with something very important. The City of Burlington is proposing a Skatepark in North […]

School closing delegations bring out a lot of new information - public input brings out concerns the parents have wanted to express for more than six months. Trustees are being overwhelmed with data.

By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON. ON   Steve Armstrong was one of the 14 members of the Burlington community that sat on the […]

The burst of excitement and pride for our 150th birthday has yet to show itself.

By Staff May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The full throated celebration of our 150th birthday has yet to be revealed by the city – traditionally […]

How much damage can the theft of your personal identity do?

By Staff May 15, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON On Saturday June 3rd, you will be able to have your personal sensitive documents shred at the Crime […]

Library celebrating the 71 authors who are part of the history of the city. Display of their books will be shown at each library.

By Staff May 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Public Library has come up with an interesting way to celebrate and recognize the role […]

Slow start for the Herd as they struggle to get out of the barn - lose the first two games of the season.

By Staff May 14th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The London Majors rolled to a season-opening 17-4 win over the Burlington Herd Friday night at Labatt […]

This apple is not going to improve your health - it could damage your wallet.

By Staff May 14, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   What is wrong with this email? It says it is from Apple – I am not an […]

Halton Hurricanes undefeated during volleyball tournament.

By Staff May 14th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   To go undefeated in any tournament is a feat – and that is just what the Halton […]

Overnight Road Closure - New Street west of Guelph Line on May 16 and 17

By Staff May 12, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   A section of New Street west of Guelph Line to Martha Street will be closed overnight on […]

What is the Town of Oakville doing that the City of Burlington cannot manage to do?

By Pepper Parr May 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Without looking too deeply into what they do in Oakville it is interesting to note that […]

City lauds the very BEST at an awards ceremony - Borovitch named Citizen of the Year

By Staff May 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   There were 24 people nominated with eight of them named the city’s BEST in different categories. The […]

He hopes they will let him drive one of the tanks. Rivers going to Ukraine and will tour Canadian army training camp while there.

By Ray River May 12, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Not since the ’80’s, not since before the cold war ended, has the world seemed so […]

Second list of delegations will address the school board trustees on possible school closings.

By Staff May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The following are the people selected as delegates to address the Halton District school Board trustees on […]

Special Investigations unit finds no fault with Halton police officer who fired his gun while in Toronto.

By Staff May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON It wasn’t the tour of duty they were expecting when they set out for work September 20th, 2016 […]

Pedestrian bridge at Paletta Lakefront Park destroyed as the result of erosion caused by heavy rainfall.

By Staff May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The weather damage was worse than the Rob Peachey, manager of parks and open space realized. Significant […]

Hospital gets $2.5 million from the province so you can get in and out of the place faster.

By Staff May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Liberal government is delivering on their budget promises and sending Cabinet Ministers out into the field […]

The parking ticket scam - don't fall for this one.

By Staff May 10, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The attempts to get at your personal financial information are relentless. There are thousands of thieves out […]

Season starts on Saturday: The Herd is going to be let out of the barn at the farm to play at Nelson Park.

By Staff May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The season opens on Saturday. The crack of the bat will be heard. That assumes there will […]