An almost total cock up on the part of the Clerks office - they will refer to it as a 'learning moment'

By Pepper Parr April 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Back to the way the city administration communicates with the people that pay their salaries. A […]

Angry rural residents vent at a public meeting, Councillor Lancaster sends one packing

By Pepper Parr April 10th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A little more on that public meeting last night in the Alton Village at the Haber […]

There is room for some decency in the way the city administration and the elected officials treat the taxpayers.

By Pepper Parr April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   This is getting just a little ridiculous. City council approved a height of 23 storeys for […]

Citizen anger over draft Official Plan erupts at public meeting.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A Burlington resident attending the public meeting taking place at the Haber Recreation Centre in the Alton […]

Two armed robberies at Burlington banks on Plains Road - police on the hunt.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Two bank robberies on one day – just over five hours apart on Plains Road. At 8:30 […]

If Spring is a little late do the frogs put their mating practices on hold? Answers at the Frogwatcher’s Hikes.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Conservation Authority is convinced Spring is close at hand and have announced programs that tie into […]

Who reads the Gazette; their gender, age and where they live.

By Pepper Parr April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Part 1 of a seven part series The readership survey ran for 17 days. There were 238 […]

Some online city services will not available - Monday April 9, 9 pm to 10 p.m.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON They are making improvements The city will be doing some maintenance to add a new service for our […]

TD Canada Trust on Plains Road robbed early this morning.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The TD Canada Trust bank located at 596 Plains Rd. E in Burlington was robbed early this […]

What might be the last single family detached homes project in Burlington is underway.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   They aren’t going to be building many more of these; detached single family homes. Close to the […]

Federal funding available for accessibility projects: applications close May 24th

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Her goal is to make Oakville North-Burlington the most livable community in Canada. Member of Parliament for […]

Tom Muir wonders if 'city residents are completely stupid, and fools to be bilked'.

By Staff April 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There were few people lining up to tell city council how much they liked the building that […]

Gazette readership survey closes - results to be published in segments during the week ahead.

By Pepper Parr April 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON This story was revised to correct the impression that a news story on the Mayor impacted the […]

Director tells trustees a non-decision on the location of a new administration building is not an option.

By Pepper Parr April 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton District school board Director of Education Stuart Miller told board trustees Wednesday evening that he […]

Three charged with drug offences

By Staff April 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   On April 4th 2018, members of the Burlington Street Crime Unit concluded an investigation after arresting a […]

City gets $640,298 to upgrade a cycling path in the west end of the city.

By Staff April 6, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon, President of the Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for Digital Government, joined Burlington […]

District school board appoints new Superintendent of Facility Services - where will she build the needed administration building?

By Staff April 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton District School Board has appointed Maia Puccetti as Superintendent of Facility Services. She replaces Gerry […]

Police have photographs of a suspected purse snatcher - do you know this person?

By Staff April 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Purse snatching has been increasing in the Region. The Regional Police have been putting out warnings and […]

Does a British accent increase the price of a presentation? Find out.

The readership survey will close Friday – at midnight. Takes two minutes to complete. By Pepper Parr April 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   What happens […]

Inspire awards handed out to staff who support students and their achievements from Milton, Oakville and Burlington

By Staff April 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Each month the Halton School Board Trustees recognize staff from the schools across the Region with an […]