There is going to be a deal – the city will take possession of donated property and the Freeman Station will finally have a home.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON May 1, 2012 There is a deal – we think. We are certain that they didn’t just turn down the […]

This just might be one of those “now or never” city council meetings; at least for the Freeman Station. Will it be given a life?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 29, 2012 After more than an hour in a Closed Session of Council Committee, James Smith came out to […]

Woodstock slept without knowing where the missing eight year old was. We hoped against hope she would be found by morning

This series is a first person account, told by a parent who has lived through the fear and pain that rocked Woodstock when an eight […]

Seniors Centre Management Board has to decide if they want to run the place or serve as advisers.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 The city sent over two of its coolest cats to meet with Senior`s Centre Board of Management […]

They are persistent and once they get their hooks into you – it`s like trying to get a fish hook out of your finger: messy and painful.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 One of the things about crooks and thieves is that when they come across a good idea […]

A passion for compassion – is this the real Burlington? Seven speakers will be here in May to tell you why it`s important.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 Does Burlington have a “Passion for Compassion”? Spencer Campbell certainly thinks so and is putting his time, energy […]

It can happen anytime, anywhere, and the most gut-wrenching of all; to anyone. It had happened in Woodstock and we were stunned.

This series is a first person account, told by a parent who has lived through the fear and pain that rocked Woodstock when an eight […]

McKenna turns the robocalls incident into a question of personal privilege – asks Speaker of Legislature to rule.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 27, 2012 You are not going to believe what follows and I doubt very much that you are going […]

The cowboys are certainly up in the hills; Burlington drivers buckle up.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 26, 2012 Halton Regional Police Service have now concluded their Spring Seatbelt Campaign, which ran from April 14 to […]

Her name is Jane McKenna – she is your MPP. Why is she not on the invite list and why is Ted McMeekin on it?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 It`s sort of like one of those Rodney Dangerfield situations where he just can’t get any respect. […]

Earth Day – let’s not lose it. Write Mike and ask him to help.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 The city had a very successful Earth Week. Trash was cleaned up; trees were planted and the […]

Thieves think they have their Modus Operandi down cold – they target ATM machines in out of the way locations. Do you know these guys?

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 On a Saturday evening last April 14th at 9:15 p.m. two suspects broke into the Harvester Medical Centre, […]

Be very, very careful about this one. Major attempt at identity theft via a Facebook message

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 The email message started out nicely enough. Hello, it said. And it was from The Facebook Team. […]

Through the magic of television and the community broadcasts done by Cogeco – you can hear Ken Greenberg if you missed him live.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 Close to 200 people converged on the Studio Theatre at the Performing Arts Centre a couple of weeks […]

Rain barrels by the truck load – brought to you by your Regional government. You pay for them – but a good deal.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 They are going to sell them by the truck load and at $40 they are a steal. The […]

Citizens recognize the gift from our twin city in Japan. Blossoms on the Sakura trees worth celebrating.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 25, 2012 It took a little juggling but Burlington’s Mundialization Committee managed to get the permit they needed out […]

Should there be two general managers or three at city hall and how does the city manager beef up his bench strength?

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 24, 2012 You got the job. The hiring committee was impressed with some of the ideas you put forward […]

Things that shouldn’t have happened in Burlington last week.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON April 23, 2012 The Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital shouldn’t have asked the Mayor of Burlington to take part in the […]

Thieves rob woman inside Admiral Inn on Billings Court – did security cameras capture the theft?

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 23, 2012 A 31-year-old woman in Burlington on business escaped injury after being robbed of her possessions in a Burlington […]

8000 people picked up trash during Earth Week; 300 trees planted; 200 people jammed themselves into city hall for the wrap up.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON April 21, 2012 The weather was great for the first part of the 2012 BurlingtonGreen CleanUp GreenUp campaign week but a […]