Chief of police wants to engage directly with his public - he has new ways of communicating - a Periscope.

By Staff April 6, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The nature of law enforcement has changed over the last decade with the introduction of social media. The […]

Local resident wants to prove that Burlington is a ‘sharing city’ - join him at the library on the 14th.

By Staff April 5, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON “From the time we are little, we are taught to share” declared Lawson Hunter. ”However, as we age, […]

City manager's operating style beginning to become evident - will he create a stronger citizens first culture at city hall?

By Pepper Parr April 5, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It is sometimes difficult for media to establish a working relationship with senior people in any organization. […]

Currency exchange at the Mapleview Mall robbed during th late afternoon.

By Staff April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a male that robbed a Burlington retail […]

Province to introduce legislation to modernize municipal elections; ranked ballot option for municipal elections.

By Pepper Parr April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario will introduce changes to the Municipal Elections Act that would, if passed, modernize municipal elections and […]

Sports field closures

By Staff April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The following sport fields are closed from Monday, April 4 to Sunday, April 10, 2016. List of Parks […]

Snow clearing on schedule

By Staff April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON At a time of year when we have begun to think about what will get done with the […]

Is a decision on the city's court case asking a judge to compel the Air Park to file a site plan and remove the illegal land fill due soon?

By Staff April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON April may turn out to be a very good month for the city of Burlington. Will a Judge […]

The transit solution seems to be - spend more money - is it that simple?

By Pepper Parr April 3, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON A year later, a crowd of about 65 – maybe 75 people gathered at the Central library […]

Have you got the plans made for what you're going to do with Mum on Mother's Day?

By Staff April 4, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Mother’s Day – May 7th this year. The florists will pick up on that one. All the pushy […]

Michelle van Maurik will exhibit her work at the Seaton Gallery during April and May.

By Pepper Parr April 2, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It really is all about the artist – but getting that exhibit set up is as exacting […]

Transit doesn't get a passing grade - but there are a couple of bright spots - just no money to pay for the needed improvements.

By Staff April 2, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It was the second annual Transit Forum and was as well attended as the first last year. Of […]

More than $40,000 worth of illegal drugs taken of the streets - supply will be limited for the next while.

By Staff April 1, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON If the laws of supply and demand have any impact on the drug trade – expect to pay […]

City hall staff will be at community centre locations to help people apply for $5000 grants - will there be long line ups to get in?

By Staff April 1, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON It’s a great idea but the take up within the community hasn’t been as strong as the Parks […]

Do the festivals and events tell the world what Burlington is all about - or are we more than two twenty year old events

By Pepper Parr March 31, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON They decided to call it a party rather than a meeting and made a good effort to […]

Is Burlington in Line for a Second Pier?

By Ray Rivers April 1st, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The question no one seems to be asking is whether Burlington really needs another waterfront pier. Sources […]

That rain runs into Burlington's 17 creeks - high water time.

By Staff March 31, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON How does that phrase go? In like a lion out like a lamb? We seem to have a […]

Investing in our communities: can city hall develop community with cash contributions or do people naturally come together? City is going to try the money route.

By Pepper Parr March 31, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON How do you build community? Doesn’t it just happen naturally? Apparently not – the city has adopted […]

Burlington and the OMB - things haven't changed all that much.

By Bob Wood March 31, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON This article isn’t for everyone – it gives you a look at the way city council and […]

City planner puts her staff out onto the street to meet the public - they can help with the paper work.

By Staff March 30th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON City of Burlington building staff will be at local home improvement stores for three Saturdays in April to […]