School Board Announces that is has even more property that might become surplus.

By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board announced today that community organizations and members of the public are invited […]

Is heritage something the city should be paying attention to or has it become a tool some council members want to use to bring developers closer to the table?

By Pepper Parr January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The business of heritage building in Burlington is getting a little sticky. Some members of Council […]

Story of the Trail Blazing Canadian Women - at the Brant Museum

By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   What has it meant to be a woman in Canada throughout its 150-year history? A nationally travelling […]

The heat is on the Ford government: Two investigations into property deals & some nosing around by the OPP Rackets Squad

By Pepper Parr January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario has an Office of the Integrity Commissioner, it’s located in Toronto and run by the Honourable […]

Funds to purchase instruments for a lending library provided by Ontario Trilium Fund - your lottery ticket money working for you

By Staff January 20th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario Trillium Fund has given Bandology a $39,400 grant to purchase additional music instruments that they […]

Integrity Commissioner and Auditor General to open investigation into Ford government Greenbelt actions after NDP complaints

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   These wet lands are a critical part of the way storm water is handled and how wild […]

Burlington 5th in a list of 35 cities for November rent increases

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Gas prices came down, food prices didn’t – and rents went crazy. Average monthly rents have surpassed […]

Whatever City of Burlington service are you looking for, they are ready to help

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON’   No matter what city service you are looking for during the construction to revitalize City Hall, the […]

Musicians look back fondly on the decade of decadence with their latest work: Dreaming of the 80s,

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   This is one of those advanced notice pieces the people who are going to be on stage […]

Zellers is returning to the Burlington Centre - no date on the opening yet.

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Zellers is going to return to Burlington. It will be one of 25 Zellers store experiences within […]

Twitter: what it has meant for civic discourse and the project of liberal democracy.

By Staff January 18th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In a book about social media and the way it has changed how politics is done Prime […]

The link between residents who vote and how informed they are is most pronounced in ward 1

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Is there a link between voter turnout and the how well constituents in a ward are […]

City seeking input from the public on the future of a lobbyist registry - survey is now available

By Staff January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON This article has been revised. Survey is now available The City is seeking input from the public on […]

Hamilton – Burlington area seen as a likely choice for the 2030 Commonwealth Games

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The buzz among those who follow world class multi sport games is that Hamilton – Burlington […]

City selects Jacqueline Johnson as new Executive Director of Community Relations & Engagement

By Staff January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington announced the appointment of Jacqueline Johnson as the new Executive Director of Community Relations & Engagement. Jacqueline […]

Horwath as Hamilton Mayor: Managing the crazies on her left

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   When you are the Leader of the opposition of a provincial government there is a role […]

Just how big are the reserve funds? Big BIG

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   It is sometimes referred to as the City Council piggy bank – a fund that can […]

Former Public Service Union leaders get caught with their hands in the cookie jar; OPSEU sues to get the money back

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Try this one on for size. Statements of Claim (they were being sued) were served on […]

Mayor's State of the City report a sold out event: never happened before

By Pepper Parr January 17th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Don’t think we have ever seen anything like this before. Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. The […]

Road Closures for Robbie Burns Road Race, Jan. 22

By Staff January 16th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded […]