Reat estate market in Burlington positive at year end; 13.9% increase in prices paid

By Staff January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Unexpectedly, the year ended favorably for all our trading areas despite the market trends. In Burlington, the […]

Wilson: Based on my review and consultations, I conclude that, while there were violations of the Board PAR Policy, they were such that they had no material effect on either the deliberations of the PARC or on the final decisions of the Board. Respectfully submitted,

By Pepper Parr January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a 39 page report, it is close to exhaustive. Margaret Wilson, the Facilitator appointed […]

Wilson report: board's review process was open to the community and equipped trustees with the diversity of perspectives and information needed.

By Staff January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ministry of Education has received and accepted the results of an examination into the accommodation review […]

Fearman pork has long term plans for growth in Burlington - mobility hub plans create some 'land use issues'.

By Pepper Parr January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   We don’t often get a glimpse at how the larger corporate interests approach the city when […]

Two sides of the minimum wage issue - facts and vested interests collide in the public debate.

By David Goodings January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   We live in an age of misinformation and partisan grandstanding. The latest examples—and there are many—have […]

Tall precinct detail is pretty thin - public will want to know a lot more - especially about the land on the east side of the precinct.

By Pepper Parr January 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part eight of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]

Snow clearing - a reality check. There will always be complaints - the city is being proactive and checking in with people.

By Staff January 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A reality check. Report from city hall: Snow Update: January 9, 2017 4:00pm Snow clearing operations are […]

Does the Board of Education have a Plan B if the Ministry tells them the PAR has to be re-done?

By Pepper Parr January 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Does the Halton District School Board have a Plan B should the Ministry of Education tell […]

City announces arts grant program - ACCOB will determine the artistic merit of all the applications.

By Pepper Parr January 9th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   We now know just how much the city is prepared to share the role of handing […]

Other than a description the planners don't seem to have very much to say about Mid Rise residential and what will be permitted - the ward Councillor certainly has something to say.

By Pepper Parr January 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part seven of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]

Burlington has some budget lessons to learn from a report produced by one of the most respected think tanks in the country.

By Staff January 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Canada’s major cities tend to understate revenue and spending, wait too long to release budgets, and confuse […]

Oprah Winfrey gives a barn burner of a speech - take it to heart!

By Pepper Parr January 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There are speeches – and then there are speeches. Take the ten minutes needed to listen […]

Old Lakeshore Road - a piece of land with much of Burlington's early history. There was once a Water Street.

By Pepper Parr January 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part six of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]

Weather makes it a slow start for the transformation of the Joseph Brant Museum - first step was the removal of the time capsule.

By Pepper Parr January 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Budgeted at $11 million with much of the money coming from the federal government, some from […]

The Cannery precinct - where the biggest changes are going to be argued over. Will there be decisions before the next election or will these changes be made an election issue?

By Pepper Parr January 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part five of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]

It wasn't me" explains No Frills franchise owner. He didn't call in the tow trucks.

By Pepper Parr January 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It wasn’t me” he said. “I’m just a tenant like the rest of the people in […]

Rivers, with tongue in cheek, predicts for 2018.

By Ray Rivers January 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   2018 is going to be a year of surprises. On the international front, America’s Supreme Leader […]

Bates precinct will be the location of many of the 19th century homes that give the city much of its character.

By Pepper Parr January 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part four of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]

Open letter from the Chief of the Halton Regional Police.

By Staff January 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a very relieved Regional Police Chief who sent a letter electronically to everyone in the […]

Parks and promenades get special attention from the planners - they are what make the city unique.

By Pepper Parr January 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part three of a multi-part editorial feature on the precincts and mobility hub being planned for the […]