Two tractor trailers with $430,000 worth of product, parked on the North Service Road got taken away; police are investigating.

By Staff August 3, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Two trailers loaded with athletic gear and parked in a driveway at 3335 North Service Road were “removed” […]

Accountability from city hall based on their results: that is going to be interesting. It is a major cultural change.

By Pepper Parr July 30, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. As part of their efforts to keep Burlington one of the best places to live in Canada, […]

Pensions Galore

By Ray Rivers August 1, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. As a young man I couldn’t have cared less about pensions. I thought I’d live forever and […]

Collision centre opened at police station in Burlington; convenient hours of operation

By Staff July 31, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The Halton Regional Police Service and Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), (facilitators of Collision Reporting to the […]

It was an abuse of process and the use of power that was unbecoming a decent municipal government.

By Pepper Parr July 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The power that your municipal government has can shock at times. One of the things a city […]

Council report suggests a 4% a year tax increase every year for the next term. Given some of the revenue shortfalls – that could be a wish.

By Pepper Parr July 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Once City council had lopped close to $400,000 off the payroll with the retirement of Kim […]

Waterfront property for public use - it can happen if the public makes enough noise

By Pepper Parr July 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. They aren’t going to give up There is something to be said about a city that has […]

More questions than answers on the reformed Economic Development Corporation; results are what people are looking for.

By Pepper Parr July 27, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON There are many views on the reformed Economic Development Corporation that has just held its first Board […]

Burlington columnist opines on what is happening to the Ukraine – sees a new world order.

By Ray Rivers July 27, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It sounds perverse perhaps, but this war against Russia may be the best thing for Ukraine. […]

Ward 5 candidate questions approach taken by council member on development of Plaza; wonders why rules were broken.

By Staff July 27, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. With no ward debates planned, except for ward 4 where a debate is scheduled for October 1 with […]

Prince of the realm receives Book of Best Wishes from citizens of Burlington on his first birthday.

By Pepper Parr July 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON He will begin his second year of life on Tuesday. HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, […]

Council approved an expropriation and voted for a Staff Direction that might make a difference -then left the room for six weeks – sweet!

By Pepper Parr July 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The Skyway Plaza, an east end commercial location that is as close to a suburban slum […]

Summer fun – get a chance to be on stage and strut your stuff at the Central Park bandshell

By Staff July 20, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON There is something about a pleasant summer evening when one can take in some entertainment and smell the […]

Accountability took a hit as Council sent close to $400,000 worth of talent into retirement.

By Pepper Parr July 19, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Well – it wasn’t transparency at its best was it? Interim city manager Pat Moyle took Council […]

It isn’t over yet. Native group wins right to appeal March decision to reverse the pipe line flow. Line runs right through rural Burlington.

By Staff July 20, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The latest challenge to Enbridge’s plans to expand the flow in its Sarnia to Montreal pipeline and begin […]

Two days left – then the packing for the return trip starts. Kids don’t want to leave.

By Staff July 18, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON The fish never did bite but the local librarian and I are now “buddies”. She was fascinated over […]

A class act thanks those who stood by him: Henry Schilthuis fetes his friends at Discovery Centre.

By Staff July 18, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The sun will set while Henry Schilthuis and his invited guests enjoy a summer evening and talk about […]

Air Park takes a new tack; hires engineers instead of lawyers to do their bidding. Will anything be different?

By Pepper Parr July 18, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The fat is about to get dropped into the fire. The Burlington Executive Air Park Inc., has […]

Lighter summer schedule for a week – lots to publish next week but something every day while we are away.

By Staff July 16, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON The fish aren’t biting and there is a line up at the library for internet access. This summer […]

Reformed Economic Development Corporation sructure raising some eyebrows. More to be said about how they will operate.

By Staff July 16, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. John Sweeney has said he will not be running for office even though he blew $100 to nominate […]