You would not believe the stories police hear when they pull people over - real whoppers!

By Staff August 12th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Traffic officers from across the service worked together to target the “Big 4” driving behaviours that are […]

Burlington Bandits out of the running in the InterCounty Baseball league - lose 5-0 to Barrie pitcher who struck out 15 batters.

By Staff August 11, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Barrie Baycats are one step closer to defending their Intercounty Baseball League championship. Matthew St. Kitts […]

Water levels at their lowest since August 20, 2007; Region issues a level 2 water condition.

By Staff August 11th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON A combination of below-average precipitation this year with hot summer temperatures has resulted in water levels in local […]

Police having a conversation with a 38 year old Mother of three about why they were left unattended in a car in blistering heat.

By Staff August 11, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It happens. There are some incredibly stupid parents out there. Changing them is difficult; fortunately there are […]

City wants to make it easy for you to report nuisance signs.

By Staff August 12, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Those people who want to fix my roof and those that want to pave my driveway are […]

Alma Sarai to be directed by Trevor Copp in a production of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at the RBG Rock Garden

By Pepper Parr August 10th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There was little doubt in Alma Sarai’s mind that the stage is where she wanted to […]

Burlington's hospital gets an additional $400 thousand from the province.

By Staff August 10th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Ontario is providing $175 million in 2016–17 to hospitals across the province — an increase of $50 million […]

Burlington Bandits manage to stay in the quarter final playoffs by beating Barrie 3-2 last night.

By Staff August 10th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Burlington Bandits avoided elimination by the Barrie Baycats with a 3-2 home game win Adam Odd […]

Parts of Drury Lane to be closed for more than a month.

By Staff August 9th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The error in the map – blame the city – not the Gazette has been corrected. Notice […]

Problems with the management of waste water land on the Mayors desk. Video highlights the problem.

By Pepper Parr August 9th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   A video has been posted that shows waste garbage near a storm water grate at the […]

Bikes, Boards and Bandsaws Tour at Lee Valley - close to a must for the serious skate boarder.

By Staff August 9th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Motis, a Canadian action sports company, will be leading skateboard and longboard building workshops across Ontario at Lee […]

Live and Play Guide will be available online August 11. Registration begins on Saturday, August 20

By Staff August 9th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The city’s Fall and Winter 2016/2017 Live and Play Guide, featuring listings for recreation, sport and culture […]

Rivers on the American Presidential election: The chief contenders are anything but conventional.

By Ray Rivers August 9th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON There is nothing conventional in the race for the US White House this year. The chief contenders […]

Brant, Hemmingway Drive and Upper Middle Road - get ready for dust and delays - water mains being replaced.

By Staff August 8th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Notice of Construction – Brant Street, Hemmingway Drive and Upper Middle Road, August to December, 2016 The Region […]

No sand castle contest during Children's Festival this year - expected to return in 2017

By Staff August 8th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   In 2016, the city chose to discontinue the sand castles content event in the Beachway that they […]

Burlington resident made a Knight of th French Legion of Honour at ceremony aboard HMCS Haida.

By Pepper Parr August 7th, 2016 BURLINTON, ON   It was a small, dignified ceremony on a lovely sunny summer afternoon at HMCS Star aboard […]

IBL quarter finals not likely to go beyond four games; Tuesday will tell the tale.

By Pepper Parr August 7, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   They are going down like ten pins at a bowling alley. The bottom three teams in […]

The Foxcroft men - gather around the Golden Whistle - reverently.

By Pepper Parr August 8th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON How does he do it? The guy gets the Prime Minister of the country to say nice […]

BASEBALL - Burlington Bandits continue to be dominated by the Barrie Baycats

By Staff August 6, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The three teams at the bottom of the IBL regular season appear to be repeating their performance. […]

Burlington residents to be first to take part in provincial program to prepare for future floods.

By Pepper Parr August 7th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The woman who badgered a Cabinet Minister to ensure that Burlington residents had access to ODRAP […]