They actually managed to get in under the wire. The lowest bid is below the $5.8 million that was allocated.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 29, 2011 – The city publicly opened four tender bids for the completion of the Brant Street Pier last […]

A little early – but what the heck, if you’ve got nothing else to do – nominate someone – just make sure it’s not us.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 26, 2011 The Burlington Chamber of Commerce announced on August 9th that they are now accepting nominations for the […]

Forty million will get you a great place to think, play and learn – but no Tim Hortons in the complex.

By Staff The Halton District School Board is the lead on the new Alton community complex that is scheduled to open sometime in 2013 (before […]

McKenna – more than a pretty face, but driven to serve the community is a stretch.

By Pepper Parr This is the third in a series of interviews on the three candidates running in the provincial election taking place October 6th. […]

Former school board trustee wants to serve the city at Queen’s Park. Will she get an upgrade to MPP on Oct 6 ?

By Pepper Parr This is the first of a series of interviews on the three candidates running in the provincial election taking place October 6th. […]

Karmel Sakran – who he is; what he has done and why he wants to go to Queen’s Park. A closer look at the candidate.

By Pepper Parr This is the first of a series of interviews on the three candidates running in the provincial election taking place October 6th. […]

Keeping a watchful eye – if you are suspicious – call the police.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 18th, 2011 Halton Regional Police Service are getting reports from homeowners about people they have seen lurking in their back […]

Timmy says “roll back the rim” and Wal-Mart say there going to “role back those prices”. BPAC is rolling back the fence.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON, August 19, 2011 More than $40 million later and the box office is open. On Saturday you can buy your tickets […]

Suspected of targeting seniors in Burlington. Call 911 if you see either of them

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 17th, 2011 — Halton Regional Police Service detectives have identified suspect photos of the man and woman being sought in […]

Seniors in Burlington targeted by thieves in parking lots and retail stores.

By Staff A pair of thieves, one male, one female are approaching seniors in retail stores and super market parking lots saying they are looking […]

Regional heath workers report more West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes being found.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 17, 2011 Reports of new batch of mosquitoes collected last week have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is […]

Pier tender opening moved back to Wednesday the 24th – could be later date. Good news? Depends on trestle decison.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 17th, 2010 Some things go smooth as silk and others – well there is just bump after bump. The […]

How do you make a Mayor ? Treat him as a catcher and throw everything at him.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 17, 2011 – He is getting better. He is more in control than he was in his first six […]

Take that Paul Hellyer. Government announces the navy is Royal once again. Break out the rum, tots for all

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 16, 2011 The federal government announced today that the ships at sea, which have been until now known as […]

Ontario Municipal Board has another customer, Queensway community wants a hearing.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 15, 2011 – The Queensway community, that collection of neat, smallish houses on really large lots south of the […]

Is there an independent candidate about to declare his intention to run October 6th ? Sounds like Casey Cosgrove wants to run.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 15th, 2011 – Elections are fascinating events. People talk about who is going to run for public office and […]

It is going to happen –Joe Brant is getting an upgrade. No operating rooms soon though, parking garage comes first.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 11, 2010 The announcement to expand Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital is a reason to celebrate,” said Karmel Sakran, Liberal […]

Three cultures managed to overcome differences and agree on a unique approach to creating a community centre.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2011 — It was a unique idea – why not put a school, a library and a community […]

Sneak thieves breaking into homes late at night. Be careful.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2011 Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a break and enter to a Greening Lane residence in Burlington. Shortly […]

Safe swimming report: Oakville, Coronation and Bronte problem areas. Read on for details.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2010 – The following beaches have high levels of bacteria and are unsafe for swimming: Oakville Coronation Park East, […]