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 […]

Prowler in the Palmer Drive community in Burlington is also peeping – into your home.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 23, 2011 – Halton Regional Police have received reports of a prowler who is doing more than prowling along Palmer […]

While things aren’t great; business is being done in the Region – not for profits getting a leg up as well.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 19, 2011 – The Halton Region Community Investment Fund wants to hear from the not for profit community on how […]

Through the magic of television – you can watch the social, culture event of the year.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 17, 2011 – On December 3rd Burlington got a peek at the kind of city it could be; urban, sophisticated, […]

Line these ducks up and see if you see what I see. This could be painful.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 16, 2011 – The good folks at Burlington’s Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital tells us that the province is in […]

Orchard residents don’t like way city staff are interpreting Strategic Plan. Council will find a way to resolve the problem.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 16, 2011 – Your City Council got its Strategic Plan fed back to them on a plate by a […]

Halton police chief decides to ride off into the sunset – announces his retirement to start in June, 2012

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 15, 2011 – Gary Crowell, the Chief of Halton Regional Police is hanging up his pistols and will take […]

Entrepreneurship isn’t just young legs with venture capital money; it’s a set of solid values and a strong work ethic.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 16, 2011 – Reginald Pollard, Chairman of Pollard Windows and Doors, located on King Road has been named the […]

Thief looking for cash – leaves fish and chip shop empty handed – gets his picture taken.

By Staff BURLINGTON, ON December 15, 2011 Here’s a criminal who might have thought he had an easy score but after some effort he had […]

Wow! – this is what civic engagement is supposed to be. City’s staffer getting right out there and challenging you to get involved.

By Pepper Parr BURLINGTON, ON December 14, 2011 I am impressed. The Shape Burlington Report that everyone used during the last municipal election campaign and […]