Transit knows it needs to begin partnering with others who have a stake - problems is some of those others don't yet know they should be at the table.

By Pepper Parr August 6th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON This is a seven part series on transit and how Burlington plans to get to the point […]

CDH produces and distributes some solid data.

BY Pepper Parr August 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Community Development Halton has been in the news frequently this last month. Joey Edwards, the Executive Director […]

Jazz on the Plaza in August - Best entertainment offering in the city in August

By Pepper Parr August 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is close to the best entertainment offering during the summer – the Performing Arts Centre […]

Travel demand management - tools used by Burlington Transit to encourage and influence demand.

By Pepper Parr August 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON This is a seven part series on transit and how Burlington plans to get to the point […]

Proposed citywide Private Tree Bylaw information and engagement sessions

By Pepper Parr August 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The City wants to engage residents on the development of a citywide Private Tree Bylaw. The […]

Pier to Pier for a necessary 22 km run in preparation for NYC marathon in November.

By Ashley Worobec August 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Had a great week again this week, the pinnacle of which happened on my Sunday long […]

ECoB wants the city to allow more time to ensure the widest deepest public input on Official Plan is achieved.

By Pepper Parr April 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   ECoB – the Engaged Citizens of Burlington have been watching how the city has decided to […]

Round two - another assault on rural lands: Nelson Aggregates plans to file a new application - plans to give the city hundreds of acres for parkland.

By Pepper Parr August 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In an announcement made sometime in June, Nelson Aggregates set out its plan to expand its […]

Nish Duraiappah named Chief of Police of Peel Regional Police.

By Pepper Parr August 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Deputy Chief Nish Duraiappah – made Peel Region Chief of Police Deputy Chief Nish Duraiappah has […]

Financial Representative Arrested for Fraud Offence

By Staff August 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service – 3 District Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested and charged an Ajax man […]

No. 4 Side Road closed Aug. 12 to 23, between Appleby and Walkers Line

By Staff April 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s side roads don’t mean all that much to those who live south of Dundas – unless […]

Community Development reaching out for comments and possibilities as they prepare for a different future.

By Pepper Parr August 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   With a change of leadership in the months ahead, Community Development Halton (CDH) has begun the […]

Arrested on human trafficking charges - male faces 11 Criminal code counts.

By Staff August 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service – Human Trafficking Unit has arrested a Toronto male for exploiting an […]

City is looking for some input on Leash-Free parts of the city.

By Staff August 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The woof woofs need more room to run around.   Dogs off leash in Central Park – […]

A Flood Watch becomes very real when there is a heavy rainfall - and Burlington knows what a heavy rainfall is all about.

By Staff August 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Wonderful weather. But the water level in Lake Ontario is still higher than normal – receding yes […]

More than any child could want in the way of fun events at the Joseph Brant Day at LaSalle Park.

By Staff August 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In this portrait Joseph Brant is seen wearing the gorget given to him by King George III. […]

What will not be open on the Civic holiday.

By Staff August 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s the Civic Holiday this weekend; a number of administrative services will be closed on Monday, Aug. […]

ONE BURLINGTON - an occasion when different faiths, cultures and community organizations share ideas, food and entertainment.

By Staff August 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Good News: The annual One Burlington celebration is on again this year. The bad news is […]

If the Economic Development Corporation is wrapped up - what does that do to TechPlace and the hefty lease they signed?

By Pepper Parr July 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   What started out as a comment made at the annual Chamber of Commerce State of the […]

NYC marathon run is 100 days away - the training is relentless.

By Ashley Worobec July 30th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Friday, July 26th marked 100 days until the NYC marathon. 100 days might not sound like […]