School boards in Halton are getting far less funding than comparable boards in the province - that shortfall is felt in the classrooms your children attend.

By Pepper Parr June 17th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   An Infograph is a graph that conveys information in a more effective visual manner. The Halton […]

Roger Wilkie named Halton Regional Police’s new deputy chief.

By Staff June 17th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Roger Wilkie has been named Halton Regional Police’s new deputy chief. He joins Deputy Chief Nishan (Nish) […]

Halton Regional Police Officer Sentenced to 3 years’ probation; still faces police services discipline.

By Staff June 16, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A member of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has been sentenced in relation to an earlier […]

Maria Richter, 94, died in hospital of the injuries she suffered when struck by a pick-up truck.

By Staff June 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Maria Richter, 94, died in hospital in the early afternoon yesterday of the injuries she suffered when […]

Rivers isn't betting on NAFTA being in place for much longer.

By Ray Rivers June 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A trade war between Canada and the USA is already here but according to at least […]

For your listening pleasure - the Sound of Music Saturday line up.

By Staff June 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Plan your weekend. There are things other than the Sound of Music to attend. Why bother – […]

Mayorality candidates launching their election drive and fund raising events. You get to choose the winner.

By Pepper Parr June 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayoralty candidate Marianne Meed Ward is holding her first large fund raising event on June 21st […]

Female struck by a pick up truck at a crosswalk identified.

By Staff June 16th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A neighbour, who has asked to remain anonymous, reports that Maria Richter was the 94 year old […]

It took a vision, a persuasive argument and a team to make the Pauline Johnson 50th anniversary happen.

By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   What makes a community work? Things just don’t happen – they don’t just fall off the […]

94 year old female in a mobility scooter struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn at Drury and New Street: victim reported to have life threatening injuries

By Staff June 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday morning there was a motor vehicle collision at the intersection New Street and Drury Lane in […]

Meed Ward has her Smart Car Coffee Confidential conversation with Burchill.

By Pepper Parr June 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Now that the province is beginning to get used to the Premier designate and the city […]

Couple arrested for attempting to take all the money in the ATM.

By Staff June 15th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   This news story is Milton based but just too funny not to be shared. Couple try to […]

Real estate professionals say Burlington is still in a sellers market.

By Staff June 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Despite the overall rather sluggish appearance of the Burlington market, inventory levels suggest that Burlington is still […]

Artistic Director and Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Burlington resigns to take a new job in Waterloo.

By Pepper Parr June 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Denis Longchamps Denis Longchamps the Artistic Director and Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Burlington […]

Trades students at The Centre completing the first of what they hope will be many Tiny Homes.

By Staff June 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Centre for Skills Development and Training has partnered with the Oakville Trafalgar Rotary Club on a […]

Get away car gets away without the break-in artist using socks for gloves.

By Staff June 14th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A little after 12:00 PM, yesterday, police responded to a report of a break and enter in […]

Canada Day Celebration Road Closures, July 1, 2018

By Staff June 13th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The city has upgraded the information they make available on road closures during the Sound of Music […]

A different scam - but the objective is the same - they want information so they can go after your money.

By Staff June 13th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON     They come in all shapes and sizes – they are crafty, innovative and 100% scam. They […]

Regional first responders take part in a large-scale emergency training exercise.

By Staff June 13th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   You practice, you practice and then you practice some more – and in time there is a […]

Suspect in stabbing arrested and then released on a promise to appear in Court.

By Staff June 13th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Daniel Richard FLENNIKEN, a 23 years old Waterdown resident was located and arrested without incident early on […]