Halton Region Health Department confirms second case of raccoon rabies in Burlington

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Region Health Department reports a second confirmed case rabies in a raccoon found in the […]

City expects to be offering about 200 clippings from the Spencer Park willow trees.

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   History lives and a couple of hundred people have the chance to become a clone of Spencer […]

Looks like there is going to be a bit of a cat fight for the Tory nomination this time around.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a scramble going on in Burlington for the provincial Progressive Conservative nomination. Jane McKenna […]

Good morning city hall – can anyone help this lady?

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With Waterdown Road now a nice short drive to Hwy 403 development in the immediate area […]

Burlington Junction Station in 1920 - a first person story of life around the Freeman station.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is just under a month away but registration for this event is going to fill […]

Crooks are using a trusted brand to steal your money - pay attention.

By Staff October 19th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   Many of us use PayPal as a way to pay for items we bought or sold on […]

The optics of the media release weren't very good were they?

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Wow! THAT is crass. Less than an hour after sending out a media release announcing the […]

Provincial government gets to face the music on November 17th - two by-elections called.

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   November 17th could turn out to be a very difficult day for the provincial government. Voters […]

‘You know this is pretty good stuff – we need to listen to these people.’

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Stuart Miller is the kind of man who enjoys a challenge. There isn’t all that much […]

Central High School parents are going to ask school board trustees to slow down the process that could result in the closing of the school - They want to get it right and need more time to complete their homework.

By Pepper Parr October 18th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   You knew before the meeting was over that this was a group of parents who were […]

Twenty four year old male charged with trafficking in a human being; 25 other people charged with 67 offences.

By Staff October 18, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a dirty business – despicable. But it does happen The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) […]

Four bedromm bungalow that has undergone a significant renovation is part of the annual Junior League Home Tour.

By Pepper Parr October 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Hamilton-Burlington Junior League Annual House tour will be taking place November 11 to 13th. There […]

Province announces a review of OMB's role - public meeting dates set.

By Staff October 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington has an almost symbiotic relationship with the Ontario Municipal Board – at times city hall’s Planning […]

The latest scam - the old COD trick. Three local commercial operations got stung.

By Staff October 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   We sometimes wonder why the crooks with these innovative ideas don’t just go out and get good […]

When gambling becomes a problem - get help - it's available.

By Staff October 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Approximately 3.4 per cent of Ontarians have a moderate to severe gambling problem. This means that about 26,500 […]

Burlington entrepreneur recognized as one of the brightest under 30's in Canada.

By Staff October 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   A Burlington entrepreneur, 27-year-old Eric Rodgers, Co-Founder of a Burlington Digital Marketing Agency has been chosen as […]

If you go to the Habitat for Humanity Restore between now and the end of the month - they will get a $1 donation for every transaction done. Go now!

By Staff October 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is going to get a $1 donation for every ReStore transaction from October […]

Province announces plan to limit the amount of groundwater that can be taken by bottling companies.

By Pepper Parr October 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is not often that we see a media release from the provincial government that follows […]

Ontario is having a very vigorous conversation about water: who can take it and sell it..

“Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – Samuel […]

Lakeshore school area parents get the ball diamond they wanted - raised half the money themselves - city came through with $5000

By Pepper Parr October 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The field has been re-graded, gravel screen laid down between the bases, the pitcher’s mound is […]