Suspected of targeting seniors in Burlington. Call 911 if you see either of them

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 17th, 2011 — Halton Regional Police Service detectives have identified suspect photos of the man and woman being sought in […]

Seniors in Burlington targeted by thieves in parking lots and retail stores.

By Staff A pair of thieves, one male, one female are approaching seniors in retail stores and super market parking lots saying they are looking […]

Regional heath workers report more West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes being found.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 17, 2011 Reports of new batch of mosquitoes collected last week have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is […]

Pier tender opening moved back to Wednesday the 24th – could be later date. Good news? Depends on trestle decison.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 17th, 2010 Some things go smooth as silk and others – well there is just bump after bump. The […]

How do you make a Mayor ? Treat him as a catcher and throw everything at him.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 17, 2011 – He is getting better. He is more in control than he was in his first six […]

Take that Paul Hellyer. Government announces the navy is Royal once again. Break out the rum, tots for all

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 16, 2011 The federal government announced today that the ships at sea, which have been until now known as […]

Ontario Municipal Board has another customer, Queensway community wants a hearing.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 15, 2011 – The Queensway community, that collection of neat, smallish houses on really large lots south of the […]

Is there an independent candidate about to declare his intention to run October 6th ? Sounds like Casey Cosgrove wants to run.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 15th, 2011 – Elections are fascinating events. People talk about who is going to run for public office and […]

It is going to happen –Joe Brant is getting an upgrade. No operating rooms soon though, parking garage comes first.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 11, 2010 The announcement to expand Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital is a reason to celebrate,” said Karmel Sakran, Liberal […]

Three cultures managed to overcome differences and agree on a unique approach to creating a community centre.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2011 — It was a unique idea – why not put a school, a library and a community […]

Sneak thieves breaking into homes late at night. Be careful.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2011 Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a break and enter to a Greening Lane residence in Burlington. Shortly […]

Safe swimming report: Oakville, Coronation and Bronte problem areas. Read on for details.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2010 – The following beaches have high levels of bacteria and are unsafe for swimming: Oakville Coronation Park East, […]

NDP candidate comes out swinging – wants us to look closely at the hospital funding announcement.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 12, 2010 – She is certainly banging out the press releases and based on her words every announcement the […]

The things a professional, running a publicly funded institution, has to do to get the funds he needs when an election is on.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 11, 2011 – There he was, a top notch professional, an experienced hospital administrator trying to re-shape and redevelop […]

Candidates go into the ring right after breakfast. Chamber of Commerce to provide knives and forks for breakfast event.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 11, 2011 — The dance cards are beginning to fill up with the Chamber of Commerce announcing they will […]

Johnny boy brings home the bacon, then reads out his shopping list for next three years. Our MPP takes a pass on event

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 6, 2011 – It was a brief ceremony, I mean we were doing a photo-op for the opening of […]

Getting hot in the kitchen. Russell slinging accusations, McKenna looking for office decorator, Sakran may open hot dog stand.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 10th, 2010 – When you get nominated just 71 days before the election and the President of the political […]

Transit will eventually have a Master Plan – consulting work has to be done first. Does better service follow?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON August 10, 2011 Taken the bus in Burlington recently? Not that many people do take the bus. Students use public […]

Gary Carr announces that Region has a better credit rating than the United States of America.

By Staff BURLINGTON, OM August 10, 2011 – Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services affirmed Halton Region’s AAA credit rating. The same organization recently downgraded the […]

Hospital is expected to announce major funding on Wednesday.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON August 10, 2011 – The media people at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital will be making an historic announcement Wednesday afternoon. […]