Columnist ecstatic with the election of a Liberal government; beside himself with the end of a 70 year run of Conservative MPP’s

By Ray Rivers June 14, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. What a night; what an election! Ontario voters have rejected the roller coaster, recessionary, austerity program the […]

More than seventy years of history changed yesterday – A Liberal will represent Burlington at Queen’s Park

By Pepper Parr June 13, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Hello Burlington. An historical day for the city – you’ve elected a member of the provincial legislature […]

Is there yet another air park appeal in the works or will a way be found for everyone to make nice? Don’t bet on that outcome – yet.

By Pepper Parr June 12- 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The bigger picture of the Burlington Air Park Inc., appeal of a lower court decision is now […]

The provincial election from a Burlington perspective.

By Pepper Parr June 12, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It was a healthy crowd. They were attentive and at Nelson High to listen to a debate […]

Burlington air park appeal is dismissed – city can begin thinking about how it will enforce site plan compliance

By Pepper Parr June 11, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Based on an as yet verified report from the Osgoode Hall Ontario Court of Appeal, Burlington Air […]

Burlington’s air park will make it to the big screen tonight on CBC; pop corn parties being held at numerous locations to mark the ocasion.

By Pepper Parr June 10, 10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It could not have come at a better time for the north Burlington residents who […]

The rule of law will prevail at Osgoode Hall on Tuesday – it will be a welcome sight for the citizens of Burlington.

By Pepper Parr June10, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON The structure is majestic. The hallways are grand; the court rooms ooze of power and authority. The […]

Interim city manager has begun to get a grip on the job – how much bigger is it than he thought?

By Pepper Parr June 8, 2104 BURLINGTON, ON. Odd how things sometime work out. Pat Moyle is driving home in his car, wife with […]

The Election Debates; hard to find a real winner amongst the three

By Ray Rivers June 6, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON There was no winner in the debates this week, there rarely ever is. Premier Wynne got […]

CBC National News series “scheduled” for June 10th; Stanley Cup will still be in play.

By Pepper Parr June 5, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. First it was the provincial election debate, then it was the Stanley Cup games, now it’s […]

Construction crews on air park site take a pass on being filmed; missed there 15 minutes of fame

By Pepper Parr May 30, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. While the CBC News crew was doing its interview on the Sheldon property on Appleby Line, […]

Four sports achievers inducted into the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame.

By Pepper Parr May 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON On the night that the Montreal Canadiens were showing North America that they really knew how […]

Kite festival Sunday at Brant Hills Park – free, fun and healthy.

By Staff May 30, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Burlington’s annual Kite Festival takes place on Sunday, June 1 at Brant Hills Community Park between 11 […]

Air park might be getting a little air time: CBC News crew on the site.

By Pepper Parr May 29, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. The weather was great; fine day to be working outside – but it didn’t work out […]

Rivers on: “Why I’m voting for Kathleen Wynne” An opinion piece.

By Ray Rivers May 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. Margaret Wente, a columnist for the Globe and Mail, wishes that Bill Davis were running in […]

Entrepreneur of the year is whistling dixie – and expecting the referees to use his whistle to officiate the Staney Cup finals

By Pepper Parr May 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. You have to understand Ron Foxcroft and his affinity with the world of sports. He has […]

Is it right for a citizen to get SLAPPED around when they express an opinion that is honestly held?

By: Peter Jacobsen Toby Mendel Shane Moffatt Cara Faith Zwibel Originally published on Friday, November 8 2013 in the Toronto Star Freedom of expression […]

Additional charges laid in sexual assault investigation at sailing club.

By Staff May 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. It is the offence that cuts into the hearts of parents whose children are sexually molested. Parents […]

Transparency means telling everyone the same story – and keeping the story honest. Air Park fibs.

By Staff May 27, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. For the record: In the Update to city council on matters relating to the Air Park staff […]

Magnificent creatures that many thought were headed for extinction – now winter at LaSalle Park. Not a choice that sits well with everyone.

By Staff May 28, 2014 BURLINGTON, ON. There are few more amazing comeback stories than that of the magnificent Trumpeter Swan. Brought back from […]