Burlington Gazette - Local News, Politics, Community

Mountain Bike Racing resumes at Kelso May 14th; plate pickup on the 7th

By Staff April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Mountain bike racing at night! What an adventure. Conservation Halton has announced that Mountain Bike racing will take ...

We are not the first people to describe this Council as dysfunctional

By Pepper Parr April 23, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON This is what dysfunction looks like. Can you identify the members of Council who are opposed ...

Earth Day is every day - 365 - 24/7

By Pepper Parr April 22nd, 2024 – 4:48 pm BURLINGTON, ON The sun is still up – the weather has been pleasant – ...

Mayor and every member of Council will be at the Bfast Transit Forum

By Staff April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The Transit Users Forum will take place this year Burlington Public Library's Central Branch on May ...

Cherry Blossoms and whimsical art

By Alan Harrington April 22nd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON Undoubtedly, the "place-to-be" during late-April in Burlington is down among the Sakura Trees at Spencer ...

Watch what a professional truck driver can do with a tractor trailer at a loading dock By Pepper Parr August 7th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Truck drivers could use some help in polishing up the image of their profession. Some might […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Community at its best. Local business decides to help the Food Bank - delivers big time By Staff August 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Mayor Med Ward gave a Huge shout out to Darryl & Hannah Fowler, residents and local business […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Nature doing what it does; teaching us something new every day By Pepper Parr August 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A little like a Christmas Tree with lights that will come on at night. There are […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Pump on Brant closes its doors By Staff August 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Pump, a restaurant that gave it their best for five years closed yesterday. A combination of […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
He is still the Prime Minister with a hard job that has to be tended to every day. Give him the space he needs By Pepper Parr August 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON What happened? We will never know the full story and quite frankly it is none of […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Burnout? Lean in by Stretching Back By Pepper Parr August 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Does the prospect of a week spent lazing somewhere warm, book in hand, fill you with […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Arborists will take part in competitive tree climbing By Staff August 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON If you thought arborists were people who came out to look at your trees and give you […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Invasive Marbled Crayfish Found for First Time in Ontario By Staff August 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Marbled crayfish – an aquatic invasive species that is prohibited in the province – has been found […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Skyway Bridge - there will not be a closure of Niagara-bound traffic lanes on the QEW Burlington Skyway this weekend. By Pepper Parr August 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Getting the news out on this one has been bumpy. The Burlington Skyway Bridge – there […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	A long weekend with nice weather? Followed by Heritage week By Staff August 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As the day draws to a close Burlington moves into the last long weekend this summer. The […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Brock expert explains how the body reacts to extreme heat as temperatures rise By Staff August 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON As temperatures continue to rise, Brock University Kinesiology Professor Stephen Cheung is offering insight into how the […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Saturday afternoon and on into the night - it will be the place to be: Spencer Smith Park for the Freedom Celebration By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Saturday, August 5th at Spencer Smith Park. This is not something you want to miss. The 2023 […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Milton to hold the first pride parade in the Region - Oakville will be the location for 2024 By Pepper Parr August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington has a number of rainbow crosswalks along with a Mayor who crosses her heart when […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	City selects Kerry Davren as new Director of Bylaw Compliance By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Kerry Davren is the new Director of Bylaw Compliance. Kerry Davren, new Director of Bylaw Compliance. Brings […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
A Smilezone in a hospital - one coming to the Joseph Brant hospital later in the month By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Who wouldn’t want to see a Smilezone inside a hospital? Joseph Brant Hospital will celebrate the grand […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Appleby Line fire destroys a structure under construction By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON A fire shut down a stretch of Appleby Line — from Dundas Street to Upper Middle Road […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Driving instructor nabbed speeding with student in the car By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police reported on a speeding event that really wasn’t funny They started the news […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Price discount on Presto cards - starts August 8th By Staff August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Metrolinx has announced a major step towards enhancing transit accessibility in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Starting […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Most in Demand Professions By Krystal Bennett August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON While studying in college or university, you at least wondered: “Did I make the right choice?” […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Fascinating shot of an eagle in full flight By Pepper Parr August 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Russ Campbell in recuperation mode. Russ Campbell who is recuperating at home from some serious surgery […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)