Burlington is almost like two different societies: those flooded and those not. For those flooded it is brutal, for those not - they can help.

By Pepper Parr August 27, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a strange dichotomy at this time in this city. There are those who were […]

Flood information is sparse - Elections Act is preventing Mayor from using city web site to speak. Can you believe that?

By Pepper Parr August 26, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON The flood has only begun as far as the flow of information is concerned. A graphic from […]

West nile found in the Region - Oakville at this point - but these mosquitoes move around. Take precautions.

By Staff August 25, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   The first official data on mosquitos that are carrying West Nile Virus was released by the Region […]

Police search discovers remains beleived to be of missing 24 year old male.

By Staff August 25, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Halton Regional Police sent out a notice last week that they intended to do a methodical grid […]

Single Mom's organization has to close its doors after 3 years of solid effort; funds raised weren't sufficient to continue

By Staff August 25, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. INCITE A Single Moms Support Group, a local non-profit organization, will be closing its doors as of August […]

Ice bucket dunking is bad for ALS fund raising - it went for $2.5 million to $70 - how can that be bad?

By Pepper Parr August 25, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. My neighbour Rob, who is prone to stunts, pranks and practical jokes ,sent me an Ice Bucket […]

The local disaster committee will announce its chair on Wednesdayand roll out the committee structure on September 3.

By Pepper Parr August 25, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It is coming together. It’s taking a little longer than many people had hoped but it looks […]

Disaster relief committee about to be announced; public can expect to hear and learn a lot more about a damage claims process.

By Pepper Parr August 24, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Sometime soon – the Burlington Community Foundation will announce who the Chair of the local Disaster […]

Red Cross volunteers check on more than 10,000 homes going door to door. Some tragic stories

By Pepper Parr August 23, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. “We should have the door to door work wrapped up in a few days” said Peter Hodgson, […]

David Thomson has been missing since the end of July - police to conduct a ground search on Monday.

By Staff August 23, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   David THOMSON is 24 years old – he has been missing from his residence in the Appleby […]

Municipal corruption; rampant in Montreal, evident at one point in Toronto - what about Burlington? Any thoughts?

By Ray Rivers August 23, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   Quebec’s Charbonneau Commission uncovered gross corruption between Montreal politicians and the construction industry. That’s Quebec, some […]

BMW to hard to break into - police officer smashes window to rescue two children.

By Staff August 22, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a reason those BMW’s are as expensive as they are – not that easy to […]

Burlington Mayor elected to municipal association board; heading for an acclamation as second term Mayor

By Staff August 23, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   They figured it out. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), has looked at the nominations posted […]

Financial squeeze coming - and it won't be because of the tax bill.

By Pepper Parr August 22, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. There is a squeeze coming. For the past two weeks the United Way has served as the […]

Burlington waits for Minister McMeekin to sign our request to be declared a disaster area. Time is being wasted.

By Pepper Parr August 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The small print needed a closer look. On August 14, ten days after that disastrous flood that […]

Ward 6 candidate Jim Curran can't seem to keep out of hot water; scews up Virtual Townhall meeting.

By Pepper Parr August 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON.   James Curran, candidate for the ward 6 council seat, just can’t seem to keep out of […]

Samaritan`s Purse gives Burlingtonians a huge helping hand - more than 100 families will benefit.

  By Pepper Parr August 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It was the Samaritan’s that called Burlington to tell them about the service they had […]

Fund raising passes $128,000 - many homes still have water in their basements. Disaster relief committee not yet set up.

By Pepper Parr August 21, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. They have been a God send said Red Cross volunteer Peter Hodgson –and indeed the Samaritan’s Purse […]

“We're looking to give you the best Friday night you've ever had.” - Cirque September 19th

  By Pepper Parr April 19, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. We got our first look at what a No Vacancy event was about last year […]

Disaster relief fund donations reach the $120,000 level. Committee to manage the distribution of those funds still being put together. Why is it taking so long?

By Pepper Parr August 20, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. This is not going to be easy. The people who are going to have to manage the […]