MPP opens new office - decorates the space with local art.

By Staff May 24, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON Don Graves gets around – he paints. He has shown his work in many shows and is off […]

Nothing to fear? One writer didn't think that was the case.

By Pepper Parr May 24, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Gazette got a telephone call from a reader who had made a comment a number of […]

They are going to do the shebang or be the shebang? Who the shebang knows - Sunday the 7th is when its taking place.

By Staff May 24, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON A Shebang? A what? You’re calling it close encounters of the creatively collective conscious? Really. AKA as a […]

How does a community choose between its heritage and the need to intensify and at the same time treat the owners of property with the respect they deserve and ensure that their property rights are protected?

By Pepper Parr May 23, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON How does a community choose between its heritage and the need to intensify and at the same […]

Does the Ghent house on Brant Street at Ghent matter historically? Should it be saved and if it should how can a city do that?

By Mark Gillies May 23, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington has the enviable distinction of being located right in the centre of the area known at […]

Fifth Friday fugitive wanted for eight break and enter offences.

By Staff May 22, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Every Friday, the Burlington Offender Management Unit shares information on a wanted person hoping the public can assist […]

Execution: “guilty as charged” for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

By Mark Gillies May 22, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On Thursday May 21, 2015 at approximately 9:38 AM, I witnessed the last vestige of life from […]

Sticks and Stones Break My Bones - The Blood Sports

By Ray Rivers May 21, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON FHRITP – This crude sexist expression has become some kind of rallying cry for the intellectually immature. […]

Meed Ward prepares for her second public input workshop - first was a notable success.

By Pepper Parr May 21, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The first of four public Workshops on what people want the downtown core to look like was […]

Property Manager Charged in 4.1 Million Dollar Condo Management Fraud

By Staff May 21, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON After a lengthy investigation by the Halton Police Regional Fraud Unit, a St. Catharines man has been arrested […]

Gary W. DeGroote named the Community Foundation Philanthropist of the year

By Pepper Parr May 21, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Community Foundation (BCF) announced today that Gary W. DeGroote has been named the 2015 Philanthropist […]

He wanted to be at home every night - come October that is where he will be - McCurdy retires.

By Pepper Parr May 20, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There is a scene in the movie ET where the lost alien says “Home” – he just […]

Beachway Park will cost $51 million - includes everything - even the cost of removing the hydro towers

By Pepper Parr May 20, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There was a lot of laudatory comment from municipal council members taking part in a Regional Standing […]

Burlington author Janet Turpin Meyers launches her second title - an interesting read.

By Pepper Parr May 20, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON First time authors are usually given some room from reviewers. That initial title is looked at for […]

Executive Director of the Performing Arts Centre appears to have resigned - the job is being advertised

By Pepper Parr May 20, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The notice that the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) s looking for a new Executive Director was […]

One of two wanted individuals arrested in Peel - police ask the public not to approach Lorne General but to call 911 instead.

By Staff May 20, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON One down, one to go. Alannah MARACLE was arrested on May 19th in the Peel region. Lorne GENERAL […]

Queen Elizabeth II now has her personal Fox40 whistle - will use it to scare the Canada geese off her lawn

By Staff May 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Ron Foxcroft is seldom, if ever, at a loss for words. Queen Elizabeth II, in her capacity as […]

Public will be able to take city council behavior complaints to an Integrity Commissioner once the Code of Conduct has been passed.

By Pepper Parr May 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON After numerous meetings the city finally has a draft of a Code of conduct that will have […]

Burlington resident feels the flood relief guidelines are being interpreted too strictly - feels property that was in storage should be covered

By Staff May 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Mark Visser, a Burlington resident since 1967, feels a technicality has left him high and dry – which […]

Ron Foxcroft is presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as the Honorary Colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada

By Pepper Parr May 19, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON He was up early, got himself cleaned up and into his uniform and headed off to meet […]