Police officer catches journalist in the act of doing something stupid. You didn’t lock it Mister, you could lose it.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 7 2012 In the world of journalism you are supposed to cover the story – not become the story. […]

Snappy video hides the loss of the Official Plan review leader; Gummo turns in his security pass.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 7, 2012 – Today the city launched a video called “We’re Growing in Place” to help educate and engage […]

It`s Shatner`s World – we just live in it.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 6, 2012 There is only one William Shatner! He will be live on Stage at Hamilton Place this Saturday. Two […]

One arrest led to evidence of four robberies; Halton Police arrest culprits for cell phone robberies.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 6, 2012 The Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested two men for their role in a series of commercial break and enters […]

Crossing Guard and young Girl struck on Plains Road, student stable, gurad released from hospital.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 A little before 4:00 pm a school crossing guard and a student were struck by a vehicle on […]

While we pretend it is the winter season – the city announces the winter break with camps and programs for children and teens.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 The city has plans to help you keep your kids active, engaged and entertained this winter break with […]

Big changes in the management team at city hall. City manager takes on bigger work load while Mike Spicer gets to run the transit system.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 The city has made changes to its management structure that will result in the city leading with […]

The RBG hosts the “Mechanical Botanical” Exuberance of Paul Busse. All aboard!

By Margaret Lindsay Holton BURLINGTON, ON December 6, 2012 When we were young, my father built-up a landscaped train set on a ping pong table […]

How different and unique could your Christmas cards be? Museums of Burlington help you give your Christmas a personal touch.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 The smell of the tree sitting in the room all lit up and decorated; you know its close […]

Three more hurdles and more money in fees than the developer wants to admit before there is a shovel in the ground.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 3, 2012 Late Thursday afternoon is becoming Thursday evening as Ken Dakin sat with Matt Jaecklein, Principal, Mayrose Tycon […]

A conclave for the Friends of Freeman Station? A press gang out on the streets? Or just a run of the mill AGM – with benefits?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 The Friends of Freeman Station will be meeting Thursday evening in Annual General Meeting (AGM) mode. This […]

Alton school holds a fund raiser before the doors open. Looking for some help from the community.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 5, 2012 Alton Village School Council is holding our first major fundraiser on Saturday, December 15th from 1-3pm, and they […]

Report provides Committee with the status of the Reserve for contingencies; that is money to fight the legal battle over the pier.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 5,2012 It was a very short report; just a single page from the Finance department to the Budget and Corporate […]

Full text of Burlington’s Citizen engagament Charter

This document has been revised. The revision is HERE.   The following is the Burlington Community Engagement Charter that was presented to the Budget and […]

Self-realization and the meditative state – all you ever wanted to know at a free class at Burlington Hills this Saturday.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 4, 2012 If you’ve ever wondered what meditation is; what a Yoga class is really like but you don’t want […]

Santa parade crowds were smaller. BTTB was out in force and the Ho ho man was smiling away.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 3, 2012 The weather certainly wasn’t promising. It has rained much of the morning but the people that make parades […]

Three hopeful federal Liberal leadership candidates gather in Burlington to sip coffee and listen to political pitches.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 1, 2012 While Burlington chuckles over the problems Toronto has with its Mayor and raises an eyebrow over the […]

When do we reach our 50% level? Soon said Torsney, soon. Dig deeper today and we could be there tomorrow.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 1, 2012 The United Way campaign for Burlington and Greater Hamilton has reached that first wonderful number of 50% […]

It took them long enough to bring him in – Griffith’s finally gets to play the Queen’s Head.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 1, 2012 Well it took them long enough. The guy has been playing his instruments for more than 20 […]

Homeowner wants that car out of his house; no one comes to take it away.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON November 29, 2012 “Can I have the car towed away” asked the insurance agent as he talked to a Halton […]