Does Paul Sharman, an accountant with a nose for which way the political winds are blowing have a Machiavellian streak leading him in the right direction?

By Pepper Parr February 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON For Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman, it is all about the data. Without data – he doesn’t […]

With the structure of the Freeman Station saved - city council now needs to ensure the funds to complete the restoration are available.

By Mark Gillies February 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Part 3 of a 3 part feature. Cherish what few historical buildings are still left with us […]

Could Burlington get its own radio station? There is a group in town trying to do just that.

By Staff February 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON A constant irritant for most Burlingtonians is being included in with the city of Hamilton when things are […]

Two males arrested for human trafficking offences at local motel

By Staff February 12, 2105 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service Human Trafficking and Vice Unit have charged two males with Human Trafficking offences […]

Road closure at Harvester and Appleby Line - could stay that way for up to 12 hours.

By Staff February 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Portions of Harvester Road, west of Appleby Line are closed due to a water main break. Halton Regional […]

Municipal bureaucrat from west coast, former armed services officer and currently an academic administrator appointed Burlington city manager.

By Staff February 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The city announced this morning that James Ridge, former Deputy City Manager with the City of Vancouver and […]

Canada moved to a war footing; the King and his Queen came to rally the population and a very popular hotel was turned into a hospital for injured returning veterans.

By Mark Gillies February 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Part 2 of a 3 part feature Their last farewells were at Freeman Station Private H. Kearse […]

Waterfront Hotel to be demolished - three structures will go on the site - planners excited about the potential.

By Pepper Parr February 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Well – things along the waterfront are just popping and hopping. We learned last week that the […]

A building that we almost lost was the gateway through which fresh local produce left the community and created significant wealth.

By Mark Gillies February 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON If you’re like me, you really enjoy living in Burlington. We live in one of Canada’s wealthiest […]

The Protestants have a band wagon - will the Catholics jump on? And what will the parents think of all this?

By Walter Byj February 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington school Board trustee Andrea Grebenc, who hasn’t been a trustee long enough to cash the first […]

Art Gallery passes GO with $140,000 in hand; is there some property to be sold on the Tax Stabilization fund Monopoly Board?

By Pepper Parr February 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The city’s Tax Stabilization fund got clipped for $140,000 this morning. The Tax Stabilization find is the […]

Ward 5 Councillor makes it official- he is now a Tory, in a town that is in the process of becoming solidly Liberal.

By Staff February 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON If there was any doubt before – there is non now. Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman is now […]

Maybe the snow was cleared for the dogs that get taken for walks in this neighbourhood?

No one asked to have this done – a neighbour just thought it was something he wanted to do. By Staff February 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, […]

Ten minutes each to tell city council what you think of their budget.

By Staff February 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON If you want your ten minutes of fame before city council slip over to the city web site […]

Burlington joins 80 cities: will walk on the Coldest Night

By Staff February 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON We hear radio announcements about a Weather Alert. We read about people freezing to death in a bus […]

Most of the Gazette readers do so daily; the comments they make are interesting.

By Pepper Parr February 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Response to our readership survey is doing well. We’d like to convert those weekly and every three […]

They are going to spend millions - get your two cents worth in.

By Staff February 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON If you want your ten minutes of fame before city council slip over to the city web site […]

Suspicious male follows high school student home

By Staff February 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who had interactions with a teenaged female […]

Research firm plans to reach out and touch 750 of you – want you to confirm the city’s future direction

By Pepper Parr February 6, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The call won’t be from a telemarketer – it will be from Forum Research calling you on […]

“Suggested admission” is the first step to an admission fee for the AGB. It’s worth the $5 being suggested.

By Staff February 6, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is launching its new self-guided tour program to assist gallery visitors in […]