They are persistent and once they get their hooks into you – it`s like trying to get a fish hook out of your finger: messy and painful.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 One of the things about crooks and thieves is that when they come across a good idea […]

A passion for compassion – is this the real Burlington? Seven speakers will be here in May to tell you why it`s important.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 Does Burlington have a “Passion for Compassion”? Spencer Campbell certainly thinks so and is putting his time, energy […]

It can happen anytime, anywhere, and the most gut-wrenching of all; to anyone. It had happened in Woodstock and we were stunned.

This series is a first person account, told by a parent who has lived through the fear and pain that rocked Woodstock when an eight […]

McKenna turns the robocalls incident into a question of personal privilege – asks Speaker of Legislature to rule.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 You are not going to believe what follows and I doubt very much that you are going […]

The cowboys are certainly up in the hills; Burlington drivers buckle up.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 26, 2012 Halton Regional Police Service have now concluded their Spring Seatbelt Campaign, which ran from April 14 to […]

Her name is Jane McKenna – she is your MPP. Why is she not on the invite list and why is Ted McMeekin on it?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 It`s sort of like one of those Rodney Dangerfield situations where he just can’t get any respect. […]

Earth Day – let’s not lose it. Write Mike and ask him to help.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 The city had a very successful Earth Week. Trash was cleaned up; trees were planted and the […]

Thieves think they have their Modus Operandi down cold – they target ATM machines in out of the way locations. Do you know these guys?

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 On a Saturday evening last April 14th at 9:15 p.m. two suspects broke into the Harvester Medical Centre, […]

Be very, very careful about this one. Major attempt at identity theft via a Facebook message

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 The email message started out nicely enough. Hello, it said. And it was from The Facebook Team. […]

Through the magic of television and the community broadcasts done by Cogeco – you can hear Ken Greenberg if you missed him live.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 Close to 200 people converged on the Studio Theatre at the Performing Arts Centre a couple of weeks […]

Rain barrels by the truck load – brought to you by your Regional government. You pay for them – but a good deal.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 They are going to sell them by the truck load and at $40 they are a steal. The […]

Citizens recognize the gift from our twin city in Japan. Blossoms on the Sakura trees worth celebrating.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 It took a little juggling but Burlington’s Mundialization Committee managed to get the permit they needed out […]

Should there be two general managers or three at city hall and how does the city manager beef up his bench strength?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 24, 2012 You got the job. The hiring committee was impressed with some of the ideas you put forward […]

Things that shouldn’t have happened in Burlington last week.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 23, 2012 The Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital shouldn’t have asked the Mayor of Burlington to take part in the […]

Thieves rob woman inside Admiral Inn on Billings Court – did security cameras capture the theft?

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 23, 2012 A 31-year-old woman in Burlington on business escaped injury after being robbed of her possessions in a Burlington […]

8000 people picked up trash during Earth Week; 300 trees planted; 200 people jammed themselves into city hall for the wrap up.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 21, 2012 The weather was great for the first part of the 2012 BurlingtonGreen CleanUp GreenUp campaign week but a […]

New Canadian author makes cookies for guests at the launch of her book at Burlington`s Different Drummer.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 21, 2012 It was her first book reading. She was in Burlington at the Different Drummer to celebrate the […]

The pickings were really easy so a pair of petty thieves went from car door to car door – opened those that weren’t locked and took.

By Staff The petty thieves must just love Burlington – all they have to do is walk up and down the streets and look for […]

Show biz career revived; Burlington Mayor gets his act together and brings Arrogant Worms to town.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 21, 2012 He is back! The show is going to take to the stage, the show biz career is […]

Well, so much for that promise. Health Minister says government cannot re-develop JBMH if it loses the budget vote on Tuesday.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 20, 2012 The Minister of Health and Long Term Care Deb Matthews has conference calls with the Mayor and […]