The reindeer that left Spencer Smith Park didn’t go back to the North Pole. They were stolen.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 16, 2012 There is a group of people, less than twenty, who gather in a city workshop and plan for […]

One of the better advocates for equality and social justice to speak in Burlington.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 16, 2012 Literally thousands of Burlingtonians log into Our Burlington – and that pleases us. The analytical reports we […]

It was a very timid first step. The public involvement coordinator does have her work cut out for her.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 15, 2012 It was the first of five public meetings – and we hope that the other four are […]

A Naked Lady in Burlington – Pier gets stripped of the steel beams that were to hold the platform. This is good news.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 13, 2010 There is a little progress every day – and the unseasonably warm weather the last few weeks […]

Burlington MP Mike Wallace gets a promotion, a raise in pay and then lands in hot water.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 11th, 2012 It was a great day in Burlington history and perhaps the brightest day in the life […]

Burlington band makes big waves with eight million ripples.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 10, 2012 – Eight million You Tube hits and counting. Walk off the Earth, a Burlington based band has […]

More people in Burlington get scooped in RIDE program than anywhere else in the Region.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 10, 2012 – Halton Regional Police released statistics on the number of people caught in the net they put out […]

Cable re-broadcast of important program on health services in Ontario.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 10, 2012 – The Mayors Inspire program that featured Andre Picard will be re-broadcast on Cogeco Cable at 9:30 pm […]

“This job was made for me” and sure enough she got it. What is the city getting?

PART TWO   By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 9, 2010 – When Christine Iamonaco saw the ad she knew instantly “that job was meant […]

It’s going to be a made in Burlington to work in Burlington group – are we ready to really engage each other?

PART ONE   By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 9, 2012 It wasn’t a very well written document, but over time it took on a […]

Big trucks are attracting the attention of the thieving community. Load of engines get taken from fenced compound.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 5, 2012 – During the Christmas holiday period suspects as yet known slipped into the fenced compound of Trans East […]

Just a few days left to get your 15 minutes of fame on the stage of the Performing Arts Centre.

By Staff If you really want your 15 minutes of fame on a Burlington stage – get your demo into the Mayor’s Cabaret. There are […]

That didn’t hurt now – did it? Hospital CEO’s now have to open the kimono and show it all.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 4th, 2012 – There, that didn’t hurt now did it? Remember those words from your first visit to the […]

Sorry wrong number – but this is an emergency – still wrong number. Police give out their correct telephone number – 905-825-4777

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 4, 2012 – Wow! If the police can’t get what they need from Google – what are the rest of […]

Transparency doesn`t come easily to the medical community – that`s OK – lawyers have the same problem.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON January 3, 2012 A Burlington resident commented on our first story about the government requirement that senior hospital staff make […]

Terry Wilkinson found dead on Burlington Beach just east of the lift bridge. Foul play is not suspected.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON January 2, 2012 – Halton Regional Police reported on December 30th, the finding of the body of Terry Wilkinson. He had […]

Get a piece of school child art work instead of an invitation to step out of the car.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 31, 2011 – They do it every year. Some of them get away with it; others get caught in the […]

How is he doing, what is he doing, what is he thinking these days? A reflection on Mayor’s first year in office.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 30, 2011 – Rick Goldring, who has had his job as Mayor for just over a year, took some […]

The twisted tale about the size of the pay cheque and the paying for a parking lot garage.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 28, 2011 – In the world of politics it is called getting ahead of the parade. When there is […]

Pier steel beams on the way out. Perhaps heading for a razor blade factory somewhere.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, on December 23, 2011 – It’s been awhile since we’ve said anything about The Pier. Hasn’t been much to say. Now […]