100,000 riders decide not to take the bus - because the bus wasn't where they thought it was going to be?

By Susan Lewis October 2, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   There is trouble in paradise – Burlington Transit staff received more than 300 complaints within the […]

24 businesses have moved out of the downtown core since January 2014 - that is not a defintion of a vibrant community.

By Staff October 2, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. We have been politely corrected; our headline originally read 24 businesses when it should have been 23 – […]

Election telephone survey not being done by the city. So who is doing the polling?

By Pepper Parr October 2, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Word is that there are some professional pollsters taking the temperature of the voters in Burlington. […]

Ward two residents get to hear who wants to lead them at the Regional and city levels.

By Pepper Parr October 2, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington got its first chance to see the three contenders for the office of Mayor last […]

The boys who write big cheques are having some fun. Pioneer pledges to match the next $25,000 Flood relief donation.

By Staff October 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The Burlington Community Foundation (BCF)is thrilled to announce the “Pioneer Pledge Challenge”. Pioneer Energy announced it will […]

Lancaster election signs on air park property -

By Pepper Parr October 1, 0214 BURLINGTON, ON.   Perception is often more relevant than reality – and that would appear to apply to the […]

Flood relief funds reach 33% of the $2 million target, Burlington has yet to learn if the province is going to participate.

By Pepper Parr October 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The forms needed to apply for financial assistance if your home was flooded on August 4th […]

First chance to hear what the Mayorality candidates have to say + eight other people.

By Pepper Parr October 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The Burlington Lions Club is hosting an all candidates debate Wed. October 1, 7pm at the […]

Trevor Copp to perform First Dance at the Performing Arts Centre - two week run.

By Pepper Parr October 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   When the Performing Arts Centre was first opened there was deep concern amongst the smaller theatrical […]

Brian Mann, 74 year old male missing in the Itabashi part of the city

By Staff October 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Police have located the missing 74-year-old Brian MANN of Burlington. Brian was located in good health shortly […]

Trustees take the pledge agree to act with the highest level of integrity. Really!

By Pepper Parr September 30, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Here’s a rich one for you. Three candidates for the public school board have signed a […]

Council, at their last meeting before asking you to re-elect them gave the democratic process a hard punch in the stomach.

By Pepper Parr September 30, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   It turned out to be the last council meeting for the lot we elected in 2010 […]

A month from now and it will all be over - will we see new faces in the Council chamber?

By Pepper Parr September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   A month from now it will all be over. You will know who your Mayor, your […]

Flood victims deserve better leadership from those holding public office.

By Pepper Parr September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON,.   For the incumbents in wards four and five the August flood has become a campaign issue […]

Internet voting starts on Thursday; some residents complain about not being on voters list.

By Staff September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Voter Identification Notices (VINs) have been mailed to each elector on the voters’ list for Burlington’s 2014 […]

Brittan's host their 17th annual art show and sale.

By Staff September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   They’ve done it every year for the past 17 years. The cottage they live in and work […]

Illness results in Ishar Thiara suspending campaign.

By Staff September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Ishar Thiara left the stage last Wednesday evening shortly after delivering his opening remarks. He left his […]

Tales from a campaign: Maranatha retirement home, Monster Homes in Shore Acres, the two tower development proposal at Appleby and New Street, and an incumbent who's recommending more high rises in South Burlington; all part of the Gottlob campaign

By Carol Gottlob September 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON Each week, until the ballots are cast on October 27th, we are going to follow the tales […]

Free fall apples can be harvested - those Guelph Line trees don't have to come down.

By Pepper Parr September 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   You know what those geese do – don’t you? Geese on a church lawn getting ready […]

Transit advocate disputes claim made by Lancaster on bus service.

By Doug Brown Chair: Accessible Sustainable Transit September 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON I wasn’t at the recent Ward 6 All-Candidates Meeting – but transit did […]