Beer will be sold in supermarkets - but not in Burlington supermarkets - not yet. Does the city have a temperance society?

By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The government is delivering on its promise to allow beer sales in grocery stores by announcing the […]

Regional government buys another home in the Beachway for $405,000 - they have scooped up six so far

By Pepper Parr December 15th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It is a little like bowling pins – this great big ball comes rolling down on the […]

Gould as a parliamentarian in the House of Commons - the most exciting time of her life.

By Pepper Parr December 14, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON We see the candidates when they are knocking on our door asking for our vote. We might […]

Barber shop gets issued a written order to stop re-using single-use/disposable razor blades.

By Staff December 14th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON This is more of an Oakville story but in the off chance that someone in Burlington happened to […]

How Monte Dennis managed to get himself sued for libel and the help he needs to resolve the problem.

By Pepper Parr December 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Monte Dennis is an activist – he makes no apology for the way he takes on public […]

Free gift wrapping - BG and MEC got together and made it happen on the day the world agreed to do something significant to save the planet.

By Pepper Parr December 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Mountain Equipment Coop in Toronto had been doing it for 13 years. They suggested the Burlington store […]

Police are looking for a fugitive who has failed to comply with four probation orders - wanted for theft as well.

By Staff December 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It is week 34 of the Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington station, Fugitive Friday initiative that reaches out […]

Halton Police Investigate String of Break and Enters in Oakville and Burlington

By Staff December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Regional Police investigators in both Oakville and Burlington are working on a string of break and enters […]

Ontario's auditor wraps the government's knuckles - points out waste at Ontario Hydro - and to the smart decisions that were made as well.

By Ray Rivers December 11th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There is much to celebrate about how Ontario’s energy sector has progressed over the last decade or […]

Two thieves use drug sniffing dog and walkie talkies while breaking into a storage unit - police report that drugs were stolen

By Staff December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Halton Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two males, who are responsible for breaking into […]

Engaging the public - a report to city council is probably the first time people even knew what was being done - not the usual definition of collaboration.

By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Getting a different, more effective level of community involvement with what city hall does for the taxpayers […]

Six pieces of public art - one in each ward have been completed and are now in place - five to 10 thousand each.

By Staff December 8, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette erred – big time – on the original version of this article, we put a price […]

Online Payments for Parking Tickets and Dog Licenses Experiencing Technical Issues

Online Payments for Parking Tickets and Dog Licenses Experiencing Technical Issues The City of Burlington’s online payment system for parking tickets and dog licenses is […]

Too many church hats - and a trip to the airport to greet Syrian refugees arriving in Canada.

By Pepper Parr December 10th, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON “I really have too many church hats” said Mary Carey, the woman at Port Nelson United Church […]

Ice rink event - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Rotary Centennial Pond in Spencer Smith Park

By Staff December 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The only thing that will prevent the Christmas Collage from taking place will be consistent rain – and […]

Regional police putting officers trained in crisis intervention in cars; Community foundation sponsoring Wellness Wednesdays radio program.

By Pepper Parr December 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Mental health is getting much more attention – the Regional Police are partnering with St. Joseph’s Healthcare […]

The Nelson pool will be 50 metres - when it gets built is not as certain.

By Staff December 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It was a very good response to a staff report that they liked but didn’t like – the […]

CineStarz showtimes: Week of Friday, December 11, 2015 through Thursday, December 17, 2015

Ciné-Starz Upper Canada Place, Brant Street Burlington, ON L7R 4B6   Week of Friday, December 11, 2015 through Thursday, December 17, 2015 Secret in Their […]

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 […]