Mayor manages to get dinner in Paris for $70 - merveilleuse!

By Staff July 8th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   She didn’t spend what she could have spent. She shared a room with the Staff member she […]

Mayor talks about her trip to Juno Beach and the impact that experience had on her.

Burlington’s Mayor along with a Staff member spent five days representing the city during the 75 th Anniversary of the D Day landings on Juno […]

How many cities does Burlington want to twin with - is this a need to have or a nice to have?

By Pepper Parr July 7th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Elsewhere in the Gazette we report on the trip Mayor Meed Ward made to France to […]

Nisan and Kearns explain why they donated the maximum - $1200 - to each others election campaign

By Pepper Parr July 5th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette is taking a look at what city council has managed to get done since […]

Council was fully briefed ten days before city hall reported that half a million had been taken from city accounts by an as yet unknown third party.

By Staff July 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It looked like a minor matter on the Audit Committee agenda – but it was probably that […]

City manager is having his office re-done - and we aren't talking drapes and carpeting.

By Pepper Parr July 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If the City Manager has a well-run office – things get done. That office sets the […]

Last performance of the Poetry Slam - July 18th at the Nuvo.

By Pepper Parr July 4th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   What do you mean – it will be the final Poetry Slam. Final as in FINAL? […]

American group ranks Burlington as a leader in attracting foreign direct investment; let's try keeping what we already have.

By Pepper Parr July 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   When the news is bad release it on a Friday and get some good news out […]

Two found dead in a car that was driven into Lake Ontario at LaSalle Park.

By Staff July 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON.   Halton Regional Police report that at 8:01pm on the 2nd of July 2019, they received reports that […]

Area residents became Canadian citizens on Canada Day during a ceremony at the Gazebo.

By Staff July 3rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The event took place in the Gazebo in Spencer Smith Park. It was one of the quieter […]

Polish your interviewing skills before you go looking for that job - now that you've graduated.

By Staff July 2nd, 2109 BURLINGTON, ON   Getting an interview is just the first step. Getting through the interview and telling your story is […]

Burlington opera diva, who is also the Mayor, will be performing in the seat of a Smart Car - you don't want to miss this event.

By Pepper Parr July 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   She doesn’t tap dance and despite the view of some in the city she doesn’t walk […]

A new scam - they are going after people they believe have PayPal accounts.

By Staff July 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   They are just taking care of business – their business not mine and they have nothing to […]

Mayor reported to be advocating for the abolishment of Local Planning Act Tribunal

By Pepper Parr July 2nd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette got a note from a reader alerting us to plans on the part of […]

Canada Day has something for everyone - Spencer Smith Park is the place to be.

By Staff July 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   With nice weather it is one of the best ways to spend a day outdoors and enjoy […]

Make the Freeman Station one of your stops on the First of July

By Staff July 1st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON The invitation says it all. You can skip the dignitaries and tour the station. allow an hour – […]

Regional chair reminds the public about the strong credit rating.

By Pepper Parr June 29th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is the sort of thing you can set your watch by – you just know […]

What's good for the goose isn't good for the gander in Ontario

By Staff June 29th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The good folks at We Love Burlington make a very strong point when they take the remarks […]

RBG: Canada Day weekend includes early roses, garden tours and live entertainment.

By Staff June 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There are loads of things to do on Canada Day – the Royal Botanical Garden wants you […]

Canada Day is an 'all hands on deck' day for members of City Council.

By Pepper Parr June 28th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Monday morning, Canada Day, all seven members of city council are going to start their day […]