March Break - get them out of the house and from underfoot - lots to do.

By Pepper Parr March 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON School is out. Those that are going south are already on their way out of town. Spring […]

Smart kids - looking for that first job - bureaucrats put up unnecessary hurdles.

By Pepper Parr March 15, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Whenever your city council talks about the economic growth needed – the words “high tech, high paying […]

Gillies thinks civic recognition of John Waldie embarrassing and pathetic, suggests naming something significant after the 'Father of Burlington'

By Mark Gillies March 13, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON John Waldie was an incredible man; a son of Burlington, who from humble origins rose to fame […]

Burlington lawyer claims Solid Gold is available by the hour on Plains Road in Aldershot.

By Pepper Parr March 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON In a democratic society the people can address those they elected to have their grievances or wishes […]

How do you raise $10,000 in under an hour?

By Staff March 12, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON There is an organization in this city that meets every four months – always for less than an […]

Fourteen month old dies while at a daycare; no foul play is suspected

By Staff March 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON On Monday March 9, 2015 at approximately 12:15pm, Halton Police and paramedics responded to a 911 call at […]

Keeping Our People Safe: how many civil liberties are we prepared to surrender?

By Ray Rivers March 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Is Bill C-51, Canada’s proposed new ‘anti-terrorism’ legislation, more onerous than the government’s Emergencies Act ( formerly […]

The police don't care if you are Irish - they want to be sure you under under the limit - well under if you don't mind.

By Staff March 10, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON This year’s well-celebrated St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17th. Halton Regional Police officers will be out […]

Pauline Johnson public school students are to be part of a national broadcast involving 79 schools.

By Pepper Parr March 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag is an ongoing thing – Burlington is feeling the celebration […]

City planner gives his viewpoint on Planning Act changes; it will be a lengthy process.

By Staff March 10, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The province recently announced changes it wants to make to the Planning Act and the way Development charges […]

Hospital re-development on target - building permit should be issued soon - then the ground breaking.

By Pepper Parr March 11, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   Site Planning co-coordinator Jamie Tellier explains what is going to be built whereon the JBH campus. […]

Five more Burlington public schools to have Core French in grade 1

By Walter Byj March 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton District School Board voted to expand the Core French program in September. The expansion was […]

You voted for them - but they aren't ready yet to tell you how they vote for you. City is still not publishing detailed voting results.

By Pepper Parr March 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON We elect them to make decisions on how the city will be run, which includes everything from […]

Beaudoin stuffed; sex ed curriculum could be controversial and core french being extended across the board

By Walter Byj March 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON It didn’t take long for the Halton District School Board to decide how it was going to […]

Is the end of winter in sight? Has anyone seen a robin yet? Where are the rubber boots?

By Staff March 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Is the end in sight? Has anyone seen a robin yet? Where are the rubber boots? For the […]

John Waldie had two wives and thirteen children: all were brought back to Burlington where they were buried.

By Mark Gillies March 9, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Part three of a four part feature. This picture of the 13 Waldie children, Agnes, Marion, James, […]

Five flicks to be screened by BurlingtonGreen this year - first on March 25th - worth your time.

By Staff March 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON While a larger community is gearing up for the review of the provinces ecologically parts of our environment […]

Drug traffickers arrested and charged following search warrants in Halton, Niagara and Hamilton

By Staff March 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Service in partnership with the Niagara Regional Police Service have concluded a short duration […]

The way Ontario is built and developed is about to change: Better consultation with residents early in the development process are welcomed.

By James Smith March 7, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Sometimes, little noticed somewhat boring announcements by government are the ones that pack the biggest punch. Yesterday’s […]

Police media releases now using Latin? Project Viocurus - Collision Reduction Initiative Pays Off

By Staff March 6, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON   The results of Project Viocurus (Latin for Master of the Roads) are in and they point to […]