Ho, Ho, Ho man arrives at Burlington Mall by helicopter - reindeer and sleigh waiting for snow.

By Staff November 15, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   Helicopter with Santa aboard arrives at the Burlington Mall. The Ho, Ho, Ho man arrived at the […]

Downtowners get to hear what developer wants to do at Locust and Elgin across from city hall and the Performing Arts Centre.

By Pepper Parr November 15, 2014 Burlington, ON   She does it differently. We get to many, but not all, of the local meetings Council […]

First Regional Firearms and Weapons Amnesty a Success; 180 weapons turned in + 200 lbs of ammunition.

By Staff November 14, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   Halton Regional Police have completed their month long firearms and weapons amnesty. It is evident our communities […]

100 day drive to raise funds for flood victims ends at midnight. For every dollar you donate - the province will add two.

By Pepper Parr November 14th, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The end of the 100 day stretch comes to a close today. Ron Foxcroft took on […]

Someone from Burlington will carry the PanAm Games Olympic torch through the city. Public will be involved in the choosing.

By Staff November 14, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   A Burlingtonian is at least going to get a chance to carry the Pan Am Torch. We […]

Nothing fishy about five years of success:

By Jennifer Soukup November 14, 2014 Burlington, ON   Being the owner of a restaurant is like a recipe: It starts off with a bunch […]

Three potters contribute more than 100 bowls each to the AGB Soup event. Guild members show their work as well.

By Staff November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   You choose your bowl, get it filled with soup, enjoy the meal at a table with friends […]

Why war? Part of the reason - Hate, intolerance, envy, authoritarian leadership, political polarization and military zealots.

By James Smith November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   I remember this past Tuesday. I’m standing in my office staring at the framed memento, almost […]

Police going for a black and white look with their fleet of cruisers - Chief loves the one he got.

By Staff November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The old timers used to call them “Holsteins” by which they meant those black and white marking […]

Core residents association face a late March deadline to influence the Martha Street project - which they oppose.

By Pepper Parr November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Are the natives getting restless or has the onset of colder weather given them time they […]

Burlington police officer charged with fraud, to appear in Milton court early in December.

By Pepper Parr November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It is a tough day when the Chief of a police force has to give the nod […]

Are we ready to put an end to the harrassment of the women we work with?

By Ray Rivers November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Maybe it was that melodic voice wafting through my car speakers. Or maybe the sense […]

Junior League shows three beautifully decorated homes - 32nd Annual Tour.

By Staff November 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   This weekend, November 14th to 16th, the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington (JLHB) unites with generous area designers, […]

Two of Burlington's best to be recognized for their philanthropy which wasn't limited to donating money. Hard work and open hearts did it.

By Pepper Parr November 12, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Can someone really change the world with a giving heart? The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), […]

Cherishing the democracy we have and remembering those who ensured we have it.

By Pepper Parr November 11, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   The weather was as good as it was going to get for a November Day. A […]

Burlington artists and the Guilds at the AGB holding their annual Christmas Sale.

By Staff November 11, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Join the Arts Burlington Council in starting off the holiday season. They will be conducting their annual […]

Part 6 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in the First World War.

By Mark Gillies November 11, 2014 Burlington, ON.   The Kerns family is prominent in the history of the city. The family immigrated as Loyalists […]

Part 5 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in the First World War.

By Mark Gillies November 11, 2014 BURLINGTON.   The research I’ve done on the 38 names on the Burlington Cenotaph of the men lost in […]

Part 4 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in the First World War.

By Mark Gillies November 11, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   For several of the men who boarded those trains at Freeman Station bound for Toronto and […]

Burlington resident learns more of his father's war time heroics from the son of an officer on the bomber that crashed.

By Pepper Parr November 11, 2014 Burlington, ON From the RCAF Awards & Citations Page BIRCH, F/O John Oswald (J23888) – Distinguished Flying Cross – […]