As of Jan. 27, 2020, anyone within the City’s urban boundary will need to apply for a permit and on-site consultation to remove a tree.

By Pepper Parr January 29th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It took more than nine years but the city now has a private tree bylaw. The […]

Councillor Sharman: ' this private tree bylaw is still rushed and ill-conceived'.

By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It has taken more than nine years for the city to get to the point where […]

Regional Medical Officer of Health not available for comment.

By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Senior public officials around the world are going public and doing their best to assure people […]

Two BPAC choices for the day hearts throb.

By Staff January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Performing Arts Centre has put together a neat package for those who want to […]

Mayor responds to chippy letter from MPP Jane McKenna - these two women don't seem to want to get along.

By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   In the world of politics keeping clear communications paths is vital. It means being nice nice […]

Council pauses for a minute of silence to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp 75 years ago.

By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward asked Council to spend a minute in silence last night before council […]

Is Councillor Bentivegna stuck in a Rodney Dangerfield warp; he just can't get any respect.

By Pepper Parr January 28th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Councillor Angelo Bentivegna just might have caught a break. While Council was going through some of […]

Naming people who have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

By Staff January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The information set out below is provided to media by the Halton Regional Police who are committed […]

There are some 'tin ears' in the Office of the Mayor; bit of a problem with values as well.

By Staff January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Penny Hersh, a citizen, wrote the Mayor’s office asking if the city’s flag could be lowered today […]

Nisan catches a break: Election compliance audit committee rejects a request for an audit of his election fund raising.

By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   When someone perceives that something wrong was done during a municipal election there is a process […]

Fine tuning a Staff Report with amendments: city building that reflects community input.

By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   How did city council spend an afternoon and well into the evening hearing what Director of […]

Metrolinx weighs in on Land Use Study - they want more height at the Fairview station.

By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Metrolinx sent the city a letter outlining their concerns with “the materials presented on January 14, […]

Provincial government and Halton Board of Education working with Regional Public Health to keep parents up to date on the novel coronavirus.

By Staff January 27th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following […]

Mental health on Facebook Live - from JBH

By Staff January 27th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Dr. Steven Selchen, Chief of Psychiatry at Joseph Brant Hospital On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Dr. Steven […]

Crime spree - four robberies in a single day - brought to a quick end by sharp eyed police officers.

By Staff January 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   They seemed to be on a robbery spree – three robberies in a single day. A joint […]

Performing Arts Centre putting on three great workshops - register early.

By Staff January 26th, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   It might be cold outside but there will be more than just the normal heat inside the […]

Halton Regional Police Service Announces Regional Robbery Task Force

By Staff January 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service has created a Regional Robbery Task Force. The formation of this new […]

Critical council meeting doesn't appear on the calendar.

By Pepper Parr January 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   Would someone at city hall please turn on all the lights. There is a Special Meeting […]

There are limits to what a Mayor is supposed to do internationally; three trips abroad is not what she was elected to do.

By Pepper Parr January 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON, ON   How many times does the Mayor have to travel abroad to represent the city? Mayor Marianne […]

Who does the Regional government do for you - and do they matter?

By Pepper Parr January 23rd, 2020 BURLINGTON   The Halton Region is critical to the convenience and comfort of the life people who line in […]