Engaging the public - a report to city council is probably the first time people even knew what was being done - not the usual definition of collaboration.

By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Getting a different, more effective level of community involvement with what city hall does for the taxpayers […]

Six pieces of public art - one in each ward have been completed and are now in place - five to 10 thousand each.

By Staff December 8, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette erred – big time – on the original version of this article, we put a price […]

Online Payments for Parking Tickets and Dog Licenses Experiencing Technical Issues

Online Payments for Parking Tickets and Dog Licenses Experiencing Technical Issues The City of Burlington’s online payment system for parking tickets and dog licenses is […]

Too many church hats - and a trip to the airport to greet Syrian refugees arriving in Canada.

By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON “I really have too many church hats” said Mary Carey, the woman at Port Nelson United Church […]

Ice rink event - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Rotary Centennial Pond in Spencer Smith Park

By Staff December 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The only thing that will prevent the Christmas Collage from taking place will be consistent rain – and […]

Regional police putting officers trained in crisis intervention in cars; Community foundation sponsoring Wellness Wednesdays radio program.

By Pepper Parr December 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Mental health is getting much more attention – the Regional Police are partnering with St. Joseph’s Healthcare […]

The Nelson pool will be 50 metres - when it gets built is not as certain.

By Staff December 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It was a very good response to a staff report that they liked but didn’t like – the […]

CineStarz showtimes: Week of Friday, December 11, 2015 through Thursday, December 17, 2015

Ciné-Starz Upper Canada Place, Brant Street Burlington, ON L7R 4B6   Week of Friday, December 11, 2015 through Thursday, December 17, 2015 Secret in Their […]

Ten year old Eleeza with the 300 Beannie Boos that were purchased with the $1300 she raised; toys for Syrian children expected in Canada next week.

People just kept giving her money – she collected $410 at the public meeting and went on to raise $1300 to buy toys for Syrian […]

Crime Stoppers set a new record - more than 1000 tips called in so far this year. That is good news - isn't it?

By Staff December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON A sign of the times? It is certainly news- Halton Crime Stoppers received more than 1,000 tips so […]

Will Smart legislation result in smarter decisions? Burlington has a number of opportunities to make smarter decisions.

By Pepper Parr December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   The province passed legislation last week giving residents a greater say in how their communities grow […]

Looks as if we are going to see Food Trucks on the Streets of the city - might even be able to have them at street parties.

By Pepper Parr December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Expect to see Food Trucks operating in the city next year. A city Standing Committee will debate […]

Where does our Member of Parliament sit in the House of Commons?

By Staff December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON So – you might ask. Where does she sit in the House of Commons ? On a seat […]

Nominations for Burlington’s Best awards now open; rules tightened up.

By Pepper Parr December 5th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The city is indeed filled with many superb people, groups and organizations. Well organized communities create ways […]

Two North Burlington residents asking the community to support their legal fight against the libel actions taken by the Air Park

By Pepper Parr December 6th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Two north Burlington residents who have been sued by the Burlington Air Park have turned to the […]

Ten year old watches as $5 grows into $410 - right before her eyes.

By Staff December 5, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   Odd how some things happen. Steve Howse was facilitating the public meeting on what the people of […]

Joseph Brant Hospital close to final concrete pour - on target for the 2018 opening.

By Staff December 5th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The people at the Joseph Brant Hospital re-build and re-development site are getting almost giddy – the last […]

Public school board has tentative agreement with occasional teachers.

By Staff December 4th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Someone at the Halton District School Board is working overtime the board has been announcing tentative agreements with […]

Mapping and GIS service off line on December 7th, 2015

NOTICE Mapping and GIS unavailable the evening of Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 The City of Burlington is updating their mapping and GIS systems. As a […]

Burlington to get an additional provincial electoral district for 2018 election

By Staff December 4, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial government has added new constituencies that will result in 122 Electoral Ridings after the next provincial […]