Ten year old Eleeza with the 300 Beannie Boos that were purchased with the $1300 she raised; toys for Syrian children expected in Canada next week.

People just kept giving her money – she collected $410 at the public meeting and went on to raise $1300 to buy toys for Syrian […]

Crime Stoppers set a new record - more than 1000 tips called in so far this year. That is good news - isn't it?

By Staff December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON A sign of the times? It is certainly news- Halton Crime Stoppers received more than 1,000 tips so […]

Will Smart legislation result in smarter decisions? Burlington has a number of opportunities to make smarter decisions.

By Pepper Parr December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   The province passed legislation last week giving residents a greater say in how their communities grow […]

Looks as if we are going to see Food Trucks on the Streets of the city - might even be able to have them at street parties.

By Pepper Parr December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Expect to see Food Trucks operating in the city next year. A city Standing Committee will debate […]

Where does our Member of Parliament sit in the House of Commons?

By Staff December 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON So – you might ask. Where does she sit in the House of Commons ? On a seat […]

Nominations for Burlington’s Best awards now open; rules tightened up.

By Pepper Parr December 5th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The city is indeed filled with many superb people, groups and organizations. Well organized communities create ways […]

Two North Burlington residents asking the community to support their legal fight against the libel actions taken by the Air Park

By Pepper Parr December 6th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Two north Burlington residents who have been sued by the Burlington Air Park have turned to the […]

Ten year old watches as $5 grows into $410 - right before her eyes.

By Staff December 5, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   Odd how some things happen. Steve Howse was facilitating the public meeting on what the people of […]

Joseph Brant Hospital close to final concrete pour - on target for the 2018 opening.

By Staff December 5th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The people at the Joseph Brant Hospital re-build and re-development site are getting almost giddy – the last […]

Public school board has tentative agreement with occasional teachers.

By Staff December 4th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Someone at the Halton District School Board is working overtime the board has been announcing tentative agreements with […]

Mapping and GIS service off line on December 7th, 2015

NOTICE Mapping and GIS unavailable the evening of Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 The City of Burlington is updating their mapping and GIS systems. As a […]

Burlington to get an additional provincial electoral district for 2018 election

By Staff December 4, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The provincial government has added new constituencies that will result in 122 Electoral Ridings after the next provincial […]

Performing Arts Centre has robust program for December.

By Staff December 4th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Performing Arts Centre has a robust program for the month of December that starts with the annual […]

Is that a Pot of Coffee or Pot in your Coffee? Rivers comes out for legalization of marijuana.

By Ray Rivers December 4th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Imagine a ‘pot’ of coffee – made with real pot. In the late sixties we were encouraged […]

Collard fails to hold her vice chair slot on the public Board of Education: Amos returned as chair and Graves - out of Milton gets elected as vice chair.

By Walter Byj December 3, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It had all the signs of being a routine election. Each December, the Halton District School Board […]

Burlington shows why it was named the best mid-sized city in the country - 400 helping hands at Mainway recreation centre offering to help the Syrian refugees

By Pepper Parr December 3, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON City’s do not get opportunities to show their true colours that often. For Burlington the place to […]

Councillor Jack Dennison opposed to staff report on the re-build of the Nelson Pool.

By Pepper Parr December 3, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Watching a ward politician work really hard for his constituents is a beautiful thing to observe. Ward […]

Karina Gould appointed Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of International development.

By Pepper Parr December 2, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON This is big news – for someone with Karina Gould’s background, age and political experience to be […]

Her name is Eleeza and she wanted to be able to give a toy to refugee children arriving in Canada next week.

By Pepper Parr December 2, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON “My name is Eleeza”: she said during the public meeting on Syrian refugees held at the Mainway […]

Police arrest woman who they believe stole cash and credit cards from retirement home rooms while the residents were at a meal.

By Staff December 2, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Karen FRANKLIN, 45 yrs of Hamilton was arrested at her Hamilton residence and charged with five counts of […]