Model railroad and Rose Garden will be different next time you see them at the RBG

By Pepper Parr October 11th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Royal Botanical Gardens seem to be in a constant state of change and upgrades. The […]

Council meets in a closed session to discuss several property acquisition matters.

By Staff October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a short public meeting – lasted a few minutes. City solicitor Nancy Shea Nicol serving […]

Fire prevention week - Fire Chief wants your attention - takes the social media route to get it - prizes

By Staff October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Fire Department is recognizing Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 8 to 14, 2017 with a […]

Staff report on the New Street pilot road diet will be released November 17th - Stand By.

By Staff October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 4 Councillor Jack Dennison wants you to know that the New Street Road Diet Pilot is […]

Mayor is looking for a way to communicate with the people who pay the taxes - he's hoping a Telephone Town Hall will draw an audience.

By Pepper Parr October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The Mayor tried this once before – it didn’t work out all that well. But he is […]

Hidden Valley Road closed - October 12 for paving.

By Staff October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Hidden Valley Road, from Hidden Valley Park to the north end of the street, will be closed […]

Premier gets tour of the new part of the hospital - checks up on a patient.

By Pepper Parr October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It was promoted as the “Official Opening” of the Joseph Brant Hospital; the television cameras were […]

City Information Technology services will be disrupted for upgrades Saturday the 14th.

By Staff October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The City will be doing some upgrades to its IT systems. As a result, phones and most online […]

Nearby Niagara Fall faces a financial crisis.

By Neil Sullivan October 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   When we think of Niagara, we imagine an area that thrives almost by default. Aside from […]

All good things around us are sent ....

By Staff Monday, October 9th, 2017 Thanksgiving Day Canada A day of rest, reflection, fine food with friends and family and perhaps a snooze. A […]

Is there a link between the closing of two Burlington high schools and the plans for a new administrative office?

By George Ward October 7th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Many residents in Burlington are still questioning why we are closing two schools in the growing […]

Jagmeet Singh - The NDP's hope for a chance to form a federal government.

By Ray Rivers October 6, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   I’ve heard it said that Tom Mulcair would have won the last federal election if only […]

School Board wants to listen to people and organizations that might be interested in using some space.

By Staff October 6th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Community organizations and members of the public are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 […]

Seniors community serves up a Thanksgiving Dinner and looks into providing equipment that will allow seniors to get the kind of exercise they need.

By Connie Price October 6th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   What a wonderful day……..just what the Burlington Seniors Community Inc. had hoped for! The Volunteer teams […]

Yahoo issues introductions on how to protect yourself - a little late for that.

  By Staff October 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Most of us read about the Ancaster resident who was arrested for being the mind behind […]

Burlingtonians are being asked to send emotional support to the people of Las Vegas.

By Staff October 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlingtonians are being encouraged to reach out and write heartfelt messages for the City of Las Vegas […]

Vigil for victims of all accidents and tragedies: for families, friends, and loved ones; for survivors and first responders who will have memories for the rest of their lives

By Staff October 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   This evening from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm the doors will be open at THiNKSPOT for anyone […]

Announcement of who the facilitator will be for the Administrative Review is somewhere between Queen's Park and Burlington.

By Pepper Parr October 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It is taking a bit longer than anyone expected but the Ministry of Education assures us […]

An amazing piece of film footage - watching the earth move.

By Pepper Parr October 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   You’ve heard the phrase: “The earth moved” perhaps in a context you don’t want to expand […]

Youths under the age of 12 damage vehicles in 23 Milton driveways - damage estimated at $10,000

By Staff October 4th, 2017 MILTON, ON   This isn’t a Burlington story but it is both important and of major concern to every parent […]