Engaged Citizens of Burlington now need to find out if there really is support to appeal the city council decision to approve a 23 storey tower opposite city hall.

By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It is just a matter of days before Carriage Gate can begin the process of changing what […]

Ben Heppner: Doesn't do opera anymore - but is still one heck of a tenor.

By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   If you thought Ben Heppner was just about opera – you haven’t been keeping up. Ben Heppner […]

Was the turning lane for Dynes on New Street eliminated? One horrific accident already.

By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Stephen Warner has one final comment about the New Street “bike lane debacle”. “The city did not […]

Another pop up at the Burlington Mall - part of a trend?

By Staff May 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Rich Cloke The second Sound of Music pop up event at the Burlington Mall will take place […]

Two home owners who faced armed men with aerosol cans and forced into a bathroom relieved to know that one has been arrested.

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a vicious break into the home of two elderly residents on April 25th 2018 shortly […]

City Interactive Maps and Open Data services will not available on May 31 and June 1, 2018.

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Interactive Maps and Open Data services not available on May 31 and June 1, 2018 The city […]

Attempted break in at downtown apartment - suspect captured on video

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   On Thursday May 17th 2918 at approximately 12:05 AM an attempted break and enter occurred to an […]

Margaret Lindsay Holton named an Alumni of Influence by U of T.

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Margaret Lindsay Holton got a notice. She has been named as an ‘Alumni of Influence’ Award by […]

City's online parking services unavailable Wednesday evening 6 to 9 pm

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Online Parking Services Unavailable – May 23, 2018, 6 to 9 p.m. while the city does maintenance […]

Walk N Roll - Saturday - a Community Living initiative.

By Staff May 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a service that has been around for a long time. Its Mission Statement is to […]

Municipalities want a say on whether or not a landfill site can be created in their community.

By Staff May 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Peel Region and the City of Hamilton have joined more than 50 municipalities across Ontario that have […]

Is there a procedural issue with the way the city got the Official Plan they approved into the hands of the Region?

By Pepper Parr May 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s Official Plan is now in the hands of Regional Council. And just what does that […]

Touch a truck - and watch a backhoe simulator dig a hole; part of a free city event.

By Staff May 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The City is holding its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 […]

A very healthy number of candidates at the municipal level this time around; couple of names that raise the eyebrows.

By Pepper Parr May 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Few more names now on the list of those nominated. A new one in ward 1 […]

Leah Reynolds decides to stick with the school board seat she can win - city council will have to wait.

By Pepper Parr May 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Leah Reynolds looked at the number of people running for the city council seat in ward […]

Rivers: Does it really matter how high the fiscal debt goes once we’ve destroyed our way of life here?

By Ray Rivers May 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Mr. Ford says he’ll cut the gas taxes at the pump by 5.7 cents? And perhaps […]

Small Town Justice - a sneak peak at the Sound of Music and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Burlington Mall.

By Staff May 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Mall, currently undergoing a $60 million upgrade, hosted a sneak peak of the 2018 sound […]

No access to QEW Fort Erie bound from Northshore Boulevard starting Tuesday the 22nd.

By Staff May 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is closing the ramp to QEW Fort Erie bound from Northshore Boulevard […]

Strong shore-bound winds today and into tomorrow - caution for those at the lakes' edge.

By Staff May 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Conservation Halton staff is advising of strong shore-bound winds today and into tomorrow. Sustained winds between 25 […]

Herd will recognize a much missed local ballplayer - donating funds to the Terry Fox Run

By Staff May 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON The Herd is going to recognize a guy who wore the number 19 on his baseball uniform. He […]