The Duffer - someone who did something stupid or made a stupid mistake. Rivers on the Duffy trial.

By Ray Rivers April 16, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON “A politician that has been caught mishandling public funds and who then engages in political subterfuge in […]

Daytime residential break and enters in Aldershot community

By Staff April 16, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On Wednesday April 15th 2015 between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM, unknown culprit(s) broke into two separate homes […]

Local McDonald's franchise owner adds four new people during national hiring day.

By Pepper Parr April 16, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON He was young, proud and a little edgy. Ryan Sgro, owner of three McDonald’s franchises in Burlington […]

Workbook for planning the future of Burlington available until April 26

By Staff April 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON You are going to get a chance to provide input into planning Burlington’s future. Some people feel that […]

The robbery that didn't take place - the employee of the bakery that was arrested.

By Staff April 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Members of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Robbery Team have concluded their investigation into a robbery that […]

There is your truth and then there is my truth - which one is THE truth? Residents quibble over details on design of Windows on the Lake.

By Pepper Parr April 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It is always awkward to watch a community bicker and squabble over interests that are different. Residents […]

Conrath says: These people need to lawyer up and get the help they need to ensure they are treated fairly.

By Pepper Parr April 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Dave Conrath is no slouch. He has served as the Dean of a Faculty at Stanford University; […]

Justin Trudeau tours Seniors' picks up votes and dances like a Gypsy.

By James Smith April 14, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On Tuesday, Justin Trudeau toured the Burlington Senior Centre, shook more than a hundred hands, made a […]

Free movies in the park - and you get to take part in choosing the movies.

By Staff April 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington is giving residents the chance to help decide which movies will be played this summer at Movies […]

Man arrested in Hydro One compound – was apparently stripping copper wire.

By Staff April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On Sunday April 12th 2015 approximately 10:00 PM, police responded to a break and enter at a Hydro […]

Arson suspected in Plains Road commercial garage: police looking for suspect driving a white vehicle.

By Staff April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On April 12th 2015 at approximately 9:53 PM, Halton Regional Police and the Burlington Fire Department responded to […]

Three Youths Charged with Robbery; $1500 laptop not recovered.

By Staff April 13, 20/5 BURLINGTON, ON On Saturday April 11th 2015 at approximately 10:58 PM, police responded to 5111 New Street in Burlington in […]

Early designs for the Windows on the Lake appear to get public support - local residents don't seem to be as impressed.

By Pepper Parr April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There are some differences about what is meant by minimal – those differences appear to have feathers […]

Two more Beachway houses sold; prices are getting better.

By Pepper Parr April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Region is picking them off one by one – in this most recent case they got […]

Who gets to join Tapp and Noack at the Performing Arts Centre Hall of Fame?

By Staff April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is accepting nominations for the third inductee of its Hall of Fame. Established […]

Commercial growth at Brant and Ghent - look for outdoor patio space and a smarter look to the location

By Pepper Parr April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON When Brian Dean, president of the Burlington Downtown Business Association asked the city to expand his boundaries […]

Three people got a great deal on city owned waterfront property: views of the lake to die for.

By Pepper Parr April 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON City Council voted to sell small portions of land it owned that bordered on the edge of […]

Chamber of Commerce celebrates and hands out Excellence awards

By Staff April 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON More than 400 of the city’s business community gathered at the Convention Center last week for the annual […]

Two Chilly Half Marathon participants may be part of the Canadian Olympic team in Rio de Janeiro in 2016

By Staff April 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Two world class marathoner’s who ran in the 2014 Chilly Half Marathon last February just might be on […]

Angela Coughlan Pool closed due to mechanical problems

By Staff April 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON We got this late in the day – Due to a mechanical issue at Angela Coughlan Pool, the […]