Road map to Ontario Arts Council grant money is to be explained at a meeting in Hamilton - might be worth a trip across the bay.

By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is an Ontario Arts Council workshop where valuable guidance on applying to the OAC’s Visual […]

Guide to buying art: if you see something that draws you in, then you’re establishing a relationship with an artist and their work.

By Don Graves October 26, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON I’ve been painting landscapes for the past 20 years. Prior to that I served as the Dean […]

Central high school parents roll out an impressive research list.

By Pepper Parr October 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a team of four people, Dania Thurman, Michael Kukhta, Lynn Crosby and David Sykes, […]

A fable ...

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   A Fable… Some thought it was a difficult decision to make – others thought the decision […]

The people who build the condos and houses we live in toured one of the mobility hubs

By Pepper Parr October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Vince Molinaro, president of the Molinaro Group had a bunch of people over for lunch last […]

A Roseland home is part of the Junior League House tour taking place November 11 to 13th.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Would a Tour of homes, beautifully decorated for the holiday season be complete without something in Roseland? […]

Flu shot time - at your Doctor's office or at most local pharmacies.

By Staff October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is that time of year again – needle in the arm. The province is reminding people […]

Parents beginning to organize for crucial meetings on which, if any, high schools in Burlington should be closed.

By Pepper Parr October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The meetings to explain the Program Accommodation Review to patents will take place on the dates and […]

The Nautique sets sail for the OMB - city might be paying for the ticket.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week city council voted to receive a report from the Planning department that had advised […]

Burlington Foundation does it up in style at the Performing Arts centre Saturday night.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With a modified corporate name the Burlington Foundation held its annual gala, Share to Care, Saturday […]

Another Air Park appeal to be heard late in March, 2017

By Pepper Parr October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Here we go again. The Burlington Air Park appeal of a Superior Court decision handed down June […]

What happens when we don't trust the brand anymore? We stop buying

By Ray Rivers October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s been a year since Justin Trudeau was trusted by the Canadian public with an overwhelming […]

School board now has a Code of conduct for its trustees - City Council has been avoiding creating a code for a number of years.

By Pepper Parr October 22, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The following is not something you are likely to see coming out of Burlington’s city council. […]

Parents at Lester B. Pearson are worried - many don't like what M.M. Robinson offers - the Catholic school board might benefit.

By Pepper Parr October 21, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   For the parents at Lester B. Pearson high school the thought of their school closing is […]

School board trustees vote to form Program Accommodation Review Committees to review the staff recommendation to close two high schools - Central and Lester B. Pearson.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON There will be a Program Accommodation Review (PAC) – and it is going to keep the parents […]

Halton Region Health Department confirms second case of raccoon rabies in Burlington

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Region Health Department reports a second confirmed case rabies in a raccoon found in the […]

City expects to be offering about 200 clippings from the Spencer Park willow trees.

By Staff October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   History lives and a couple of hundred people have the chance to become a clone of Spencer […]

Looks like there is going to be a bit of a cat fight for the Tory nomination this time around.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a scramble going on in Burlington for the provincial Progressive Conservative nomination. Jane McKenna […]

Good morning city hall – can anyone help this lady?

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With Waterdown Road now a nice short drive to Hwy 403 development in the immediate area […]

Burlington Junction Station in 1920 - a first person story of life around the Freeman station.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is just under a month away but registration for this event is going to fill […]