The Nautique sets sail for the OMB - city might be paying for the ticket.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week city council voted to receive a report from the Planning department that had advised […]

Burlington Foundation does it up in style at the Performing Arts centre Saturday night.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With a modified corporate name the Burlington Foundation held its annual gala, Share to Care, Saturday […]

Another Air Park appeal to be heard late in March, 2017

By Pepper Parr October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Here we go again. The Burlington Air Park appeal of a Superior Court decision handed down June […]

What happens when we don't trust the brand anymore? We stop buying

By Ray Rivers October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s been a year since Justin Trudeau was trusted by the Canadian public with an overwhelming […]

School board now has a Code of conduct for its trustees - City Council has been avoiding creating a code for a number of years.

By Pepper Parr October 22, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The following is not something you are likely to see coming out of Burlington’s city council. […]

Parents at Lester B. Pearson are worried - many don't like what M.M. Robinson offers - the Catholic school board might benefit.

By Pepper Parr October 21, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   For the parents at Lester B. Pearson high school the thought of their school closing is […]

School board trustees vote to form Program Accommodation Review Committees to review the staff recommendation to close two high schools - Central and Lester B. Pearson.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a Program Accommodation Review (PAC) – and it is going to keep the parents […]

Halton Region Health Department confirms second case of raccoon rabies in Burlington

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Region Health Department reports a second confirmed case rabies in a raccoon found in the […]

City expects to be offering about 200 clippings from the Spencer Park willow trees.

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   History lives and a couple of hundred people have the chance to become a clone of Spencer […]

Looks like there is going to be a bit of a cat fight for the Tory nomination this time around.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a scramble going on in Burlington for the provincial Progressive Conservative nomination. Jane McKenna […]

Good morning city hall – can anyone help this lady?

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With Waterdown Road now a nice short drive to Hwy 403 development in the immediate area […]

Burlington Junction Station in 1920 - a first person story of life around the Freeman station.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is just under a month away but registration for this event is going to fill […]

Crooks are using a trusted brand to steal your money - pay attention.

By Staff October 19th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   Many of us use PayPal as a way to pay for items we bought or sold on […]

The optics of the media release weren't very good were they?

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Wow! THAT is crass. Less than an hour after sending out a media release announcing the […]

Provincial government gets to face the music on November 17th - two by-elections called.

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   November 17th could turn out to be a very difficult day for the provincial government. Voters […]

‘You know this is pretty good stuff – we need to listen to these people.’

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Stuart Miller is the kind of man who enjoys a challenge. There isn’t all that much […]

Central High School parents are going to ask school board trustees to slow down the process that could result in the closing of the school - They want to get it right and need more time to complete their homework.

By Pepper Parr October 18th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   You knew before the meeting was over that this was a group of parents who were […]

Twenty four year old male charged with trafficking in a human being; 25 other people charged with 67 offences.

By Staff October 18, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a dirty business – despicable. But it does happen The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) […]

Four bedromm bungalow that has undergone a significant renovation is part of the annual Junior League Home Tour.

By Pepper Parr October 17, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Hamilton-Burlington Junior League Annual House tour will be taking place November 11 to 13th. There […]

Province announces a review of OMB's role - public meeting dates set.

By Staff October 17th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington has an almost symbiotic relationship with the Ontario Municipal Board – at times city hall’s Planning […]