Jim Young declares: Because you will stand before them in 2018 and they will demand to know.

By Pepper Parr November 28th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   City council and the few that attend city council meetings along with the even fewer who […]

Architect Society hands out awards - and raised funds for United Way as well. One rather stunning design.

By Pepper Parr November 28th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects held their awards event last Thursday – some decent work – […]

The look of the Burloak Park has been released - public can comment at a November 30th meeting.

By Staff November 28, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The long, long, long term plans for the Beachway Park in the west end of the city […]

Gareth Williams feels vindicated by US decision to audit internet votes.

By Gareth Williams November 27, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It has certainly been an interesting month in politics, especially south of the border. Many were […]

Jane McKenna wins Burlington PC nomination by 41 votes over Jane Michael

By Pepper Parr November 27, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON Update: We have been advised that the Progressive Conservative nomination meeting for the Burlington association held yesterday […]

Cycling Advisory Committee begins planning for a road diet on Maple; also looking into a bike share program for th city.

By Pepper Parr November 27, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The city has a number of Advisory committees made up of people appointed by city council. […]

Canadian laws regarding the sexual abuse of children need to change.

By Merron Vermeer November 27, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   I think we can all agree that this is a much more urgent issue than hydro […]

Jane McKenna wins the Progressive Conservative nomination for Burlington riding. That was the easy part.

By Staff November 26th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   She is back. Jane McKenna will refine her attack and begin her campaign to get herself re-elected […]

Harvester Road temporarily closed between Appleby Line and Walkers Line

By Staff November 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Road Closure Due to a broken water main, Harvester Road will be temporarily closed between Appleby Line […]

Province providing funding for the formation of groups that encourage greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.

By Staff November 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Ontario is helping seniors across the province continue to connect with and contribute to their communities by […]

Do the police have your stuff? If you were robbed recently they just might have it.

By Staff November 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The police know your house was robbed – they’ve found your stuff and they have the criminals […]

IT maintenance taking some city services off line

By Staff November 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington will be doing some I.T. maintenance. As a result, the following services will […]

More on what it is that Brock University wanted to see happen at the Art Gallery of Burlington

By Pepper Parr November 25th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   There is now a little bit more to tell about the conversations that have taken place […]

Youngest ever MPP to take a seat at Queen's Park.

By Ray Rivers November 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is said that in order to know where you want to go, you need to […]

Did you just interrupt me? And now you want me to pay attention to you? Why would I do that ask James Burchill.

By James Burchill November 24th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Interruptions cost more than the time taken … they impact your efficiency and your productivity. Some […]

Central parents demonstrate outside Queen's Park - parent writes open letter to the Premier.

By Staff November 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Michelle Taylor is a parent with children in Burlington schools. She was deeply involved in the problems […]

Learning Foundation has distributed $35,000 so far this year to needy students - average is $715 a day.

By Pepper Parr November 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   That Indian summer that stretched into November was nice – but it’s snow tires and winter […]

Performing Arts Centre holding a Black Friday sale - 25% off!

By Staff November 22, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Is this a wickedly smart promotional tactic or are seat sales down so badly that something had […]

The True Cost - an eye opener of a film.

By Staff November 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Thursday evening, November 24th, BurlingtonGreen, in partnership with Burlington Central Library and Halton Green Screens, will present […]

Transit routes 3 and 5 detours Saturday Nov. 26, 2016

By Staff November 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Santa 5k Race will be taking place in downtown Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 requiring […]