New Democrats will be introducing their yet to be nominated candidate as they canvass this weekend.

By Staff May 16, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   We publish a report on what will be open in the way of public services whenever there […]

Rural sector gets to bend the Mayor's ear - great ideas and an arrow pointing to the source of the problems - city hall.

By Staff May 16, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward wrapped up her final Red Carpet Red Tape focus group earlier this week […]

MPP's office said to be trying to 're-educate' people who want to sign a petition - No love lost between the We Love crew and the MPP.

By Staff May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   There are fundamental rules in political discourse – there is at least one elected official in Burlington […]

Jim Young: wants to give CHAT a second chance admits they cannot escape a degree of criticism.

By Jim Young May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In recent Gazette pieces on Citizen Action Labs and Engagement many valid points have been raised, […]

Burlington Green announces the Eco Film Festival line up - note the dates

By Staff May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Green has been running what they call an EcoFilmFest at the library on New Street for […]

Angelo Paletta named the Burlington Foundation Distinguished Philanthropist for 2019.

By Staff May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Each year the Burlington Foundation chooses a person, sometimes a couple to be named as the Distinguished […]

Art Gallery gets a bail out from the city - while city finance people make bean counters out of curators.

By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Things got a little sticky for the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) – the cash didn’t […]

Just how high is an 11 storey building - depends on what you are measuring.

By Pepper Parr May 15th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Two things struck me during the Monday and Tuesday Standing Committee meetings. The first was during […]

Rainfall ( between April 1 and May 13, 226 mm) has resulted in the closure of all the grass based playing fields.

By Staff May 14th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It was on again off again for a week – then they just gave up and said […]

Burlington has declared June to be the month of play - now to get the weather to co-operate.

By Staff May 14th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   June is the Month of Play and the City of Burlington has many activities planned to help […]

Farmers Market at Burlington Centre opens on the 22nd.

By Staff May 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Farmers’ Market at Burlington Centre, operated by the Burlington Lions Club, will open for its 61st […]

It has become a 'Place to Grow' - faster than you thought possible.

By Staff May 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON It just doesn’t stop. PC Leader Doug Ford faced a barrage of questions from Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne […]

The problem is not with the citizens - the problem is with the administration - ground zero is in the Clerk's Office.

By Pepper Parr May 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   City Hall is reviewing Council appointed Citizen Advisory Committees to determine the best way to use […]

M. M. Robinson High school closed for the day due to water main break.

By Staff May 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   M.M Robinson High School will be cancelled today (Monday May 13) due to a water main break […]

Burlington advocacy group to delegate at the Region on Friday - asking public to sign their petition opposing amalgamation of Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.

By Pepper Parr May 13th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   They are the We Love Burlington Advocacy Group. The describe themselves as a distinctly ‘grass roots’ […]

'I can't talk to you' said the Council member - 'I've been told not to' Really?

By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Media and members of city council have an odd relationship. We first get to see the […]

Young: Can Citizen Action Labs improve engagement where previous efforts have failed?

By Jim Young May 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Recently the Gazette reported that the City of Burlington will seek improvements in the working of […]

Mayor listens to developers and real estate professionals - asking what can we do for you.

By Pepper Parr May 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Oh to have been a fly on the wall. There she was at the front of […]

Farm Market begins it's eight season - Opens Mother's Day.

By Staff May 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Market friends — spring is here and so it’s time for Season 8 of the Centro Farmer’s […]

Transit on Rexway Drive will go into a detour from May to December

By Staff May 10th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Transit Route 4 – Detour in place from May 21 to December 2019 Detour Area: Rexway Drive […]