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 – […]

Province will give Burlington up to $3 million on a two for one matching formula. Some funds will flow before the end of the year.

By Pepper Parr November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   There is so much money coming to Burlington from the provincial government that Ron Foxcroft offered […]

Residents opposed to a five story condominium on property with a four storey only zoning.

By Staff November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   This Thursday Nov. 13th at 7pm., Rm 305, at City Hall, the city and Ward 2 Councillor […]

Part 3 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in the First World War.

By Mark Gillies. November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   With a population of less than 2000 in 1914, Burlington was the classic example of a […]

City to learn later today what the province will contribute to Flood Disaster Relief.

By Pepper Parr November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   It is going to be great news. There will be an announcement made at city hall […]

Part 2 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in theFirst World War.

By Mark Gillies November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The first news about the loss of a soldier who lived in Burlington was a telegram […]

Part 1 - The 38 of Burlington's finest lost in theFirst World War.

By Mark Gillies November 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The year 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of some of our boys leaving Burlington by train […]

Family Health Centre is open - parking lot as well. JBH gets ready to move into phase two of redevelopment.

By Pepper Parr November 8, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The parking garage the Joseph Brant Hospital wanted the city to pay for is now open […]

Provincial support announcement for flood support anticipated on Monday.

By Pepper Parr November 8, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON,   Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon Burlington’s MPP Eleanor McMahon and Halton MPP Nadoor-Harris will be standing at […]

Municipal Political Parties - Is it Time?

By Ray Rivers November 8, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   The Roman Senate – not what we have in Burlington. The political party is an essential […]

Citizens advising government in more than a token way: democracy appears to still have some life left in it.

By Pepper Parr November 6, 2014 BURLINGTON. ON.   Local government works best when the people in the community play a meaningful role in the […]

Greg Sorbara, former Ontario finance minister to speak about his new book at Central Library

By Pepper Parr November 6, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   In his day he was one of the heavy hitters at Queen’s Park. He ran […]