Another bike thief apprehended and arrested.

By Staff October 14th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   On October 12th 2017 at approximately 3:10 PM, police were alerted to a bicycle theft that had […]

White Pine dancers bring dignity and tradition to the ground breaking of the site for a transformed Joseph Brant Museum.

By Pepper Parr October 13th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It has been a long time in getting to this point and the decision to take […]

18 year old male arrested for assault of 55 year old female on Fairview and for thefts from automobile later the same day.

By Staff October 13th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Shortly before 9:00 PM, yesterday evening, a 55-year old female victim was walking to work when she […]

Pearson parent doesn't see the Program Accommodation Review Process as a done deal.

By Cheryl DeLugt October 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The intrinsic nature behind the school closures in Burlington is clearer than most may think. For […]

35 Plains Road development on the edge of a business park get approved for eight floors of residential.

By Pepper Parr October 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Two men, both from Aldershot, delegated at city council earlier this week – both had similar […]

Tomson Highway - to speak in Burlington November 4th at the Performing Arts Centre.

By Staff October 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington is excited to announce its first fundraiser, “An Evening with […]

Canadian Scouting has been co-ed since 1998 - Americans just announced they want to do the same thing.

By Staff October 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It used to be called the Boy Scouts association. Not anymore. The Boy Scouts of America (USA […]

Commercial vehicle inspections show small improvement over 2016 results.

By Staff October 12th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Policing the commercial traffic on our highways is vital. There was a time when we had wheels […]

Leaf collection dates released - they seem to have been adjusted after last year's goof.

By Staff October 12, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Ward 4 Councillor Jack Dennison asked: “How fortunate we are to live in a city which provides […]

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 […]