All they wanted was a nice retirement home - they ended up being members of a Not for Profit corporation that was setting out to stop a quarry behind their homes.

By Pepper Parr July 26th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   They just wanted a retirement home. In a nice quiet community – not too far from […]

Halton has retained its distinction as Canada’s safest regional municipality with a population of 100,000; spends $144 million doing the job using 658 uniformed officers.

By Staff July 26, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton Region Retains Distinction as Canada’s Safest for Eighth Straight Year The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) […]

Burlington Air Cadet chosen for six weeks of intensive training.

By Staff July 26, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Becoming a pilot is more than just learning how to fly. It also takes hard work in learning […]

Burlington Herd takes one from the Hamilton Cardinals with a 9-4 win: a game that had 13 walks.

By Staff July 26th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Herd took advantage of 13 walks in a 9-4 win over the Hamilton Cardinals Tuesday […]

Bateman parent leadership decide they don't want their reasons for seeking an Administrative Review widely known or understood. Figure that one out.

By Pepper Parr July 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   School is out and not for just the students. Much of the staff at the Board […]

What Ken Hall will do to some of the recreational sports facilities with his public art.

By Staff July 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Ken Hall has been selected by a community jury, with input from public engagement, for the Spirit […]

Aldershot community to be totally rebuilt if project is approved.

By Staff July 25, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Councillor got that one right – this “clearly is a major redevelopment proposal.” The all rental […]

Hairspray takes to the stage at Performing Arts this Thursday

By Staff July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON They have been bringing Broadway to Burlington since 1978. This week they will be bringing you Hairspray! Burlington […]

Regional Police partner with other forces to combat street racing and aggressive driving; lay more than 100 charges.

By Staff July 24, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has partnered with officers from the O.P.P., Toronto Police Service, Peel […]

Blathwayte Lane - Temporary Road Closure, July 31 to Aug. 14, 2017

By Staff July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Blathwayte Lane from Elgin Street to Ontario Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 6 […]

Barometric pressure impacts the results of an attempt to complete an Evertest challenge on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

By Pepper Parr July 24, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The first ever Halton Everesting challenge Saturday along Kerns Road didn’t end the way organizers had hoped. […]

Rattle Snake Point Golf Club fined $50,000 + 25% victim fine surcharge. Worker injured while operating a wood chipping machine

By Staff July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Clublink Corporation ULC, a corporation that owns and operates the Rattle Snake Point Golf Club in Milton […]

Othello in the open in Lowville - one night only.

By Staff July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   When the weather works for us this time of year the days get described as those lazy […]

Regional police want to hear from victims of sexual assault - review of how sexual assault cases are handled is being done - public input is vital

By Staff July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Services Board passed a resolution at its February 23, 2017 meeting that the […]

Burlington Herd lets a 7-0 lead turn into an 18-7 loss to Toronto Maple Leafs

By Staff July 24, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It started out looking like a pretty good game for the Burlington Herd – they were ahead […]

Nelson Pool Splash Pad - Service Disruption Monday July 24, 2017

By Staff July 23, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Splash Pad at Nelson Pool will be temporarily out of service from 10:30am to 2:00 pm, […]

Herd gets drubbed by Kitchener Panther's in a 13-4 game.

By Staff July 23, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Herd got buried by the Kitchener Panther’s on a Saturday afternoon 13-4 drubbing at Nelson […]

Canal lift bridge to be closed in the evenings for week of 24th to 29th

By Staff July 23, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge will be closed in the evenings to vehicular and pedestrian traffic in […]

Rare and pricey coffee available free to anyone who will in turn give it away or use it as a fund raiser.

By Staff July 22, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Got this from a specialty coffee marketer who has inventory she is not going to be able […]

Mall patron sexually assaulted - police arrest a suspect.

By Staff July 22, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit have concluded an investigation into an incident […]