Meed Ward puts locations to her argument for deferral - names 11 sites that will qualify for 17 storeys.

By Pepper Parr January 31st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The problem people are having with the changes the city is making with its Official Plan […]

City of Burlington to declare a ‘Snow Event’ beginning midnight, Jan. 30, 2018 - a 'snow event' is not something out of the Parks and Recreation department.

By Staff January 30th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The City of Burlington is declaring Jan. 30, 2018 a “snow event”, beginning at midnight. All snow plows […]

You want to laugh - except that it isn't funny; two males charged with being impaired while driving the same car. How did they get out of the bar in that condition?

By Staff January 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service investigated a motor vehicle collision and subsequently arrested two adult male persons […]

What city council got done during January and what you will pay them for that work.

By Pepper Parr January 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The six ward members and the Mayor will meet at 7:00 pm this evening to turn […]

Using taxpayer money to promote a pet project.

By Ray Rivers January 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The federal government runs a program called Canada Summer Jobs, an effort to assist unemployed students […]

Alvin Tedjo nominated as Liberal candidate for Oakville North–Burlington.

By Staff January 28, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Alvin Tedjo, an advocate for parents and families, was nominated as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for […]

Two arrested in their vehicle for robberies of commercial establishments in the city.

By Staff January 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier today the Halton Regional Police Service investigated two separate armed robberies at two convenience stores in […]

Woodruff heads up an organization that seems at odds with ECoB

By Pepper Parr January 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   ECoB announces that it is going to hold a Workshop for anyone interested on running for […]

ECoB claims Council made a mistake; Mayor explains why the decision not to defer approving an Official Plan until after an election was the right decision.

By Staff January 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   In a statement released on Friday ECoB – Engaged Citizens of Burlington said that: “Once again Burlington […]

HDSB Board Superintendent of Education Rob Eatough will address LGBTQI2S+ youth at Milton high school.

By Staff January 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board is hosting the 2018 HDSB Secondary GSA Student Conference on Tuesday, February […]

Commercial establishments in the downtown core being vandalized and suffering damage from arson.

By Staff January 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Tim Hortons wasn’t the only downtown coffee shop that was vandalized this week. Timmie’s to a big […]

Police have poor quality video of two suspects believed to have been involved in the setting of a fire at Tim Hortons on Brant.

By Staff January 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   On January 25th 2018, shortly before 2:30 AM, Halton Regional Police and Burlington Fire Department responded to […]

Rivers opines on what the fall out might be from the Patrick Brown resignation.

By Ray Rivers January 25, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Damn I hate when that happens. Now I owe my publisher, a bottle of single malt […]

All kinds of shenanigans at city hall - where is all this coming from?

By Staff January 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It was an interesting start to a significant meeting on the direction growth in the city of […]

City council changes height limits for properties along Lakeshore Road.

By Pepper Parr January 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a tough and probably expensive meeting for the developer that owns the north side […]

Live-in care provider arrested for thefts

By Staff January 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Between December 2017 and January 4th 2018, cash and property was stolen from the residents of a […]

Meed Ward motion to defer approval of Official plan to after municipal election defeated.

By Pepper Parr January 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The clarification I did not have when this was first written is now in hand. The Planning […]

Arrest Made in Burlington Theft from Auto and Vehicle Theft Spree

By Staff January 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   On January 4th 2018, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM six cars had their windows smashed and […]

Planner who seemed to support the sentiment of most of the Council members gives them a way to get the Meed Ward motions off the table.

By Pepper Parr January 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Why is it that a person supporting the view that council has usually get to speak […]

Great breakfast deal on Saturday - check it out!

By Staff January 23, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Next Door Kitchen, 650 Plains Road East in Burlington, is hosting a Toonie Breakfast on Saturday January […]