We are still in a pandemic: keep your vaccinations up to date

By Pepper Parr September 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   With the holidays behind us our minds turn to getting the kids back into school and […]

Are we about to get another round of election based robo calls ?

By Pepper |Parr September 5th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Do you remember those robo calls the last time we went to the polls municipally? They […]

Rib Fest gave people a chance to get out and meet with friends and enjoy a good chow down

By Katelyn Goodwin September 5th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   With the first Rib Fest in three years coming to an end, it is worth taking […]

Regional Chair shows up at Rib Fest - only politician we saw looking for a good meal

By Pepper Parr September 4th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The crowds were there. We didn’t see a single Burlington member of Council in the crowd. […]

The promised report to the public didn't arrive - it was an ambitious schedule that didn't get met. Maybe on Tuesday

By Pepper Parr September 3rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Well Friday came and went. Stephen White was logging into his email on the quarter hour […]

Rib Fest had a great first day - citizens talked about coyote problem - visitors loved the event

By Katelyn Goodwin September 3rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   While covering the Rotary Rib Fest at Spencer Smith Park on Friday I talked to some […]

So far the crowds are good and the ribs are great - crowd control is working

By Pepper Parr September 3rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It has been a couple of years hasn’t it? It has been two years since we’ve […]

Who are we and what do we look like graphically ?

By Staff September 3rd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Regional government has a department that reprints all the municipalities in their efforts to attract new […]

Florabundance - at the Art Gallery

By Staff September 2nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   At the Art Gallery of Burlington from August 30 – September 27 Fireside Lounge Reception & Artist […]

City giving away 500 trees - registration is open now

By Staff September 2nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Fall is a good time to plant trees. To make that point the city is giving away […]

Public Engagement Opportunities for Burlington’s Woodlands

By Staff September 2nd, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The announcement from city hall billed the event as “Public engagement opportunities for Burlington’s woodlands” The City […]

Guide for beginners on what the VDR is

By Bradley Elston September 20, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Learn the main idea and concept of a Virtual data room. What is it and what […]

They are back - some really really good bands as well

By Staff September 1st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Everything you need to know about RibFest:   Where What a crowd, what a location, what an […]

City listens, learns and agrees with five of the 11 coyote management recommendations

By Pepper Parr September 1sr, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   It has been a very useful, productive day for Stephen White. He had a forenoon call […]

Rib Fest starts on Friday; politicians on the streets - and coyotes everywhere

By Staff September 1st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Tony Brecknock out on the street An election that has yet to get any traction; coyotes where […]

Will the election district boundaries change - they could.

By Pepper Parr August 31, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Where do you vote? Depends where you live. The boundaries for a constituency (usually referred to […]

Municipal magazine has some advice for Burlington on getting ahead of bad press

By Pepper Parr August 31st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Municipal World is a trade magazine that caters to the municipal sector in Canada. Members of […]

City Manager will meet with Stephen White (virtually) then a larger group later in the day

By Pepper Parr August 31st, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Has it all really come to this: A Hamilton radio station is reported to have referred […]

Community Development Halton looking for directors to fill vacancies on the Board

By Staff August 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON. ON   Community Development Halton (CDH) is seeking applicants for vacant roles on the Board of Directors. Eligible applicants […]

City uses Twitter to inform public of free whistle distribution

By Pepper Parr August 30th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   In an announcement sent out via Twitter the city administration said: The city is reported to […]