How much of the federal infrastructure spending will make its way to Burlington - and when it gets here - what will we do with the money?

By Pepper Parr January 15th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The crowd that rides the GO train and those who drive the QEW collectively make up the […]

Chamber music to be performed amidst a setting of ceramics from the AGB permanent collection.

By Staff January 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra has once again partnered with the Art Gallery of Burlington to bring a professional […]

Economical Insurance contributes $10,000 to Art Gallery of Burlington Kid’s Programming.

By Staff January 14, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Economical Insurance has generously donated $10,000 to the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) and has been named Contributing […]

Gas station robbers arrested and held for a bail hearing.

By Staff January 14th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON That was fast. The Esso Station on Guelph Line at Derry Road was robbed early Wednesday – before […]

Residents want Nelson stadium to undergo more than a face lift - the want to see it become a world class facility.

By Pepper Parr January 14, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It was described as the only decent sized stadium in the city – if you wanted something […]

Live and Play catalogue being delivered - registrations begin later this month.

By Staff January 14, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The city is distributing the 2016 Live & Play recreation catalogue and advises that registration for Spring programs […]

One more day added to Professional development days for teachers

By Staff January 14th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board is adding an Professional Activity Day to the school calendar – Friday, April […]

Esso gas station in rural North Burlington robbed yesterday and in 2011

By Staff January 14th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Early yesterday morning, a lone male entered the Esso gas station located at 6783 Guelph Line in Burlington […]

Resident doesn't think Strategic plan public sessions are going to make any difference - gives them a poor mark.

By Vince Fiorito January 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON At the beginning of each new term, the City of Burlington Council develops a strategic plan, which […]

Snow update – Local sidewalk plowing is ongoing.

Snow Update: Jan.13,2016 4:00pm Road plowing is complete. Local road sanding is ongoing. Primary and secondary sidewalks have been completed. Local sidewalk plowing is ongoing. […]

The real scoop on the guy who is going to get that Golden Whistle -

By Pepper Parr January 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Ron Foxcroft, Hamilton, Ontario, president and founder of Fox 40 International, has been selected by the National […]

100 woman are going to gather at Emmas Back Porch four times a year - check them out.

By Staff January 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette has written about the 100 Women Who Care Burlington. It is a simple concept whose impact […]

Public board of education trustees seem to want to get paid more - want to hire more educational assistants as well.

By Walter Byj January 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board started the year with an agenda that had few action items but […]

Advocacy group maintains the city budget shortchanges transit users - less is being spent on transit this year than last.

By Staff January 13th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON City Council will meet next week for two days to thrash out the 2016 budget which, at this […]

CineStarz Showtimes: Week of Friday, January 15, 2016 through Thursday, January 21, 2016

Ciné-Starz Upper Canada Place, Burlington, ON L7R 4B6   Week of Friday, January 15, 2016 through Thursday, January 21, 2016 Point Break (14A) Fri […]

City has named Vito Tolone the new director of transportation.

  By Staff January 12, 2016 BURLIGNTON, ON Finally – the city made Vito Tolone the Director of Transportation; he has served as the acting […]

High school students begin their six week race to build a robot as part of a North American competition.

By Pepper Parr January 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON There were hundreds of them. The kept streaming into the room and immediately headed for the table […]

Burlington Green comments on Strategic Plan - will they be listened to? The comments are very valid.

By Staff January 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON BurlingtonGreen put its two cents on the table and gave city council and senior staff its views on […]

Strategic plan that is now out for [public consultation has four strategic directions. Pure pablum says on resident - another adds that no one does strategic plans anymore.

By Pepper Parr January 8th 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Strategic plans are by seldom an easy read. They are however important – they set out where […]

Burlington resident arrested for trafficking a person under the age of 18 years.

By Staff January 11th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service Human Trafficking and Vice Unit (HTVU) have arrested a Burlington male for trafficking […]