Rivers think electricity prices will be the biggest issue in the June 2018 election

By Ray Rivers October 27, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   If Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals are not re-elected come the provincial election next year, it will partly […]

City asked for input on where the cannabis retail outlets should be located - is inside city hall an option?

By Staff October 27, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington’s city manager got a letter from the province today – they want to talk to him […]

Southbound lane on Brant Street, just south of Victoria Avenue, will be closed on Saturday

By Staff October 27, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The southbound lane on Brant Street, just south of Victoria Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, Oct. […]

Board of education has put out a call to all the three year olds - pay the school a visit and learn what you will be doing for the foreseeable future.

By Staff October 27th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Beginning school is a big step for parents and children. The Halton District School Board wants to […]

Bit player in the local drug trade gets busted.

By Staff October 27th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday, members of the Burlington Street Crime Unit concluded a drug investigation resulting in the arrest of […]

Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon did not speak about the Pearson high school parent Petition because she wasn't allowed to - rules.

By Pepper Parr October 26th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   A number of people were as upset as we were over the way the Petition made […]

Policestepping up their spot checks for people driving while under the influence. Two named for Tuesday infractions.

By Staff October 26th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Despite years of awareness campaigns illustrating why driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is […]

They are still trying to trick you - crude effort to get information out of you - rule # 1 - If in doubt - don't

By Staff October 26, 2027 BURLINGTON, ON   Attempts to trick you into responding to a message you get in an electronic piece of mail […]

Hydro work being done on Beachway towers - starts November 6th

By Staff October 25, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Hydro One crews will be conducting maintenance along Burlington Beach from Monday, November 6 to Sunday, November […]

Pearson high school parents think they got stiffed - again. MPP bungles their Petition

By Staff October 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   George Ward has a problem – and he is really, really ticked off with the way a […]

Tyandaga residents to meet for updates on where there fight to prevent a brick company from quarrying in their back yards.

By Staff October 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Those folks in the west end that have a quarry in their back yards are ramping up […]

Flora Hominis stands in the Dalglish Family Garden at the RBG Rock Garden - a testament to the Thomas B. McQuesten city building.

By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It is called Flora Hominis. It stands at one end of the Dalglish Family Garden which […]

Loads of federal money pouring into the city. $75 thousand for a Bus Rapid Transit study on Plains Road - what's that all about?

By Staff October 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Where does all the money come from? Burlington MP Karina Gould with a constituent. The federal government […]

Soaring aluminum tubes decorate the Waterdown and Plains Road intersection in Aldershot - it is impressive!

By Staff October 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The land that the latest piece of public art sits on has a sad story behind it […]

Ireland Community Park is the location for the fifth community garden; applications for plots close November 30th. added to the

By Staff October 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a program that was brought to city Council by Michelle Bennett and Amy Schnurr. They […]

It is intended as an evening of fun and delight - especially for the little ones - be careful and keep them safe Halloween Eve.

By Staff October 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   As Halloween approaches, Halton Crime Stoppers wants everyone, young and old, to have a happy and safe […]

City View Park closed October 24-26 for Snow Fighter Training.

By Staff October 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON There is additional information on the way to us from city hall. We will update when it arrives. […]

Grade 2 French Immersion information nights to be held in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville during November.

By Staff October 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Beginning in September 2018, the entry point for the Halton District School Board’s French Immersion Program will be […]

Quebec struggles with Muslim clothing choices - has banned anything that covers the face.

By Ray Rivers October 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Except for the provincial Liberal government nobody seems to like Quebec’s new law Bill 62, banning […]

A year from today you will cast ballots to decide who will lead Burlington city council, the School Boards and representatives on Regional Council.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   A year from today the people of Burlington will troop out to the polls to elect […]