Tim Cestnick joins the board of Burlington Foundation

By Pepper Parr September 16, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Tim Cestnick is an account; FCPA, FCA, CPA(IL), CFP, TEP, that kind of an accountant. When […]

The story behind the picture - taken by a citizen who just wanted to see Terry Fox running his Marathon of Hope.

By Pepper Parr September 15, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Mark Mulholland was 24 the day Terry Fox ran through the streets of Burlington. Fox was […]

Reuse Centre closes after 25 years of service to the community. Everything on th premises is now free - yours for the taking.

By Staff September 15, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   After nearly 25 years in business, the Reuse Centre is closing its doors for good. As the […]

Vaccine for shingles now free to seniors.

By Staff September 15, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Hearing that – Starting today, the shingles vaccine will be available across the province for people 65 […]

Getting the kids off the sweetened beverages is a challenge indeed - but the city is going to try.

By Pepper Parr September 15, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON How would you describe getting the kids to drink water and give up sugar-sweetened beverages? Some would […]

The first reported human case of of WNV has been reported to the Region's Medical Officer of Health.

By Staff September 15, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   A Halton resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first reported human […]

Renewal of business licenses service shuts down for maintenance Thursday late in the day,

By Staff September 16, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON Online business licence renewal disruption Due to some scheduled system maintenance, the online business licence renewals will be […]

Failure rate of car seats and booster seats over 50% on police inspections.

By Staff September 14th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Last Saturday was not a good day for learning just how unsafe many of the cars seats […]

Terry Fox run for cancer route will be slightly different this year.

By Pepper Parr September 14, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is going to be a packed weekend with all kinds of things to do. The […]

North Burlington residents can expect to have a different MP next election - Lisa Raitt will be heading to the Maritime's where the pickings are richer.

By Pepper Parr September 14, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Far too early to pay this much attention – but for those that think about federal […]

Senior apparently has an interesting cost reduction program - don't pay for the gas you use.

By Staff September 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Police on the lookout for male dubbed ‘Mr. Fill and Fly’ Police would like some help identifying […]

City looks for feedback from its citizen panel on where budget cuts can be made. They are going in the right direction.

By Pepper Parr September 13, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The finance department has crafted a budget and the bureaucrats are hoping it is passed and […]

Three arrested for and held for a bail hearing

By Staff September 13, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Yesterday afternoon, just after 2:00 pm police raced to an address on Edinburgh after a resident reported observing […]

An art event not to be missed - even husband's will appreciate the detail and intracacy of the work on exhibit.

By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   They are called “ART QUILTs” which is defined as a creative visual work that is layered […]

McNiven Road closure - Sept. 12 to 17, 2016 - gas pipeline being laid underground

By Staff September 12, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   McNiven Road will be closed for traffic between Derry Road and Kilbride Street from Monday, Sept. 12, […]

The poohbas to experience a slow down in their rates of remuneration.

By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Did Ontario’s Sunshine list just get a little smaller? If you’re happy and you know it […]

Parents advised that a shortage of school bus drivers is having an impact on school bus operations.

By Staff September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) advises that a shortage of school bus drivers is having an impact […]

Regional office is the contact point for woman who want to take part in the domestic violence housing alternative pilot program.

By Staff September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON How does a person with a serious housing needs get to take part in the $876,000 of new […]

The McMahon summer BBQ was a full day's work for the MPP - fun time for those that showed up - they ate ALL the burgers.

By Pepper Parr September 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It was one of those really pleasant afternoons – the weather was fine, there was food […]

Are traffic bottlenecks in Burlington going to be the next police focus?

By Staff September 10, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Is this coming to Burlington? The Halton Regional Police has received numerous traffic complaints related to the […]