Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library’s Central Branch on May 4 […]

Cherry Blossoms and whimsical art

By Alan Harrington April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Undoubtedly, the “place-to-be” during late-April in Burlington is down among the Sakura Trees at Spencer Smith […]

Council gives Mayor a tough ride when she asks for an endorsement of her Speaker series

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   April has not been very kind to Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. She was seriously challenged by […]

Opportunity for Canadian soccer fans to attend EUFA Nations League Games in Wales and Iceland

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   If you are a football fan (we call it soccer) the UEFA Nations League has released the […]

Earth Day: Is the planet on life support?

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern […]

New Community organization created to fight tax increases

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   There can never be too many community organizations. When the public has a voice society is […]

Author: The result can no longer be ignored - anxiety, depression, suicidality - is plaguing our youth.

By Staff April 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt, is described as “erudite, engaging and combative in a New York […]

Citizen revises Strong Mayor Powers to Wrong Mayor Powers

By Pepper Parr April 21st, 2021 BURLINGTON, ON Public attendance at City Council meetings is getting better. Mayor Meed Ward tells the audience that she […]

Small business people have trouble seeing the fairness in the federal budget

By Jim Portside April 21st, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   How am I doing so far asks the Minister of Finance Here are a couple of […]

Warplane Museum celebrates the RCAF centenary

By Staff April 20th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   David Rohrer, Chairman of the Board, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum said recently that “ As we enter […]

City Manager designate taking part in events with Meed Ward

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   He isn’t on the payroll yet but City Manager designate Haassan Basit took part in the Ontario […]

If your are in the New Street Fortinos keep an eye out for City Staff in the Food Court

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Not the easiest bit of news to find. There has always been slip ups when it comes […]

Carpenter Hospice annual hike note the date Saturday June 1st

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   An early reminder of an event you may not want to miss. On Saturday, June 1, Carpenter […]

NSF fee to be reduced from $48 to $10

By Staff April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Most people have a working relationship with their bank and they may have RRSP or TFSA accounts. […]

Rivers on the federal budget: Paying the Piper

By Ray Rivers April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Pouring over the 400 page federal 2024 budget document, one can’t help but be impressed with […]

Stern on 2024 budget: Fairness for every generation.

By Eric Stern April 19th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON On April 16th the federal government introduced its eighth budget. Using the term “fiscal guardrails” to describe […]

The man Walks his Talk - Hassaan Basit will become City Manager next Monday

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Hassaan Basit is busy tidying up last minute tasks, the Conservation Halton as staff prepare to […]

And just who is watching that sunset?

By Pepper Parr April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Which former politician is in this picture? Do the legs give you a hint? The tag […]

Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable April 27th Town Hall Oakville

By Staff April 18th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Are you coming to Congress? Volunteer Halton is pleased to present, along with the City of Burlington, […]

Exploring Beyond Naples: Weekend Trips to Discover Italy's Treasures

By Jack Tomer April 17th, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON   Breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine, offering an endless array of destinations to explore. Italy is a […]