Premier takes it on the chin as the province unwinds all the land transactions that took place during the Greenbelt land grab

By Pepper Parr October 6th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   We are supposed to know how the Ford government is going to return all the […]

City of Burlington to Oppose Nelson Quarry Expansion at Ontario Land Tribunal

Joint Statement from Mayor & Ward 3 Councillor: City of Burlington to Oppose Nelson Quarry Expansion at Ontario Land Tribunal Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 5, […]

Andy Kim on stage Friday evening. Performing Arts Season is set out for those who have yet to decide what they want to catch

By Pepper Parr October 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Tomorrow evening Andy Kim will take to the Main Theatre stage with his massive international hits […]

Should the BDBA and the Restaurant Association be able to kick the Food Truck event out of Spencer Smith Park?

By Pepper Parr October 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   City Council listened to two delegations today on who gets to use Spencer Smith Park. Brian […]

We know how big the problem is - we know what the outcome will be. What are we going to do?

By Pepper Parr October 5th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   If a picture is worth a thousand words – the is worth several thousand words. The […]

Wolseley Canada celebrates its third year of support for indigenous student post-secondary education

By Staff October 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   An Indigenous Student Bursary fund reaches a $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for indigenous […]

Millcroft residents looking for $40,000 to cover the cost of their representation at the OLT hearing in March - 6,000 have signed a petition

By Pepper Parr October 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   MAD, Millcroft Against Development sent out a note electronically today saying: We are approaching the time […]

2023 Terry Fox Run reports $143,000 so far - still counting

By Staff October 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   While the numbers are not final the Terry Fox Run reports a total of $143,000 to date. […]

Staying Connected: Exploring Real-Time Online Games to Enjoy with Friends

By Reanna Rogers October 4th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Online gaming – a rapidly advancing digital realm where friends can participate in shared adventures, compete […]

Oakville North Burlington MP Damoff invites young people to become part of her youth council

By Pepper Parr October 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Part of completing high school and moving on to community college or university is becoming a […]

Spirits & Spirits - October 27 at Ireland House

By Staff October 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Signature cocktails while on a tour of Ireland House Museum, a chance to experience the historic home […]

What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington on Thanksgiving

By Staff October 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Thanksgiving, on Monday, Oct. 9. Despite the problems […]

First Past the Post - They make us use it, to elect them. MP's will use a ranked ballot to choose the next speaker today

By Pepper Parr October 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Dave Meslin has made ranked balloting his life’s work. He created Unlock Democracy in November 2007 […]

And just how much is a Deputy Mayor going to cost - there is Council Member Expense Manual that sets out the rules

By Pepper Parr October 3rd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Remember when Mayor Meed Ward announced she was making every member of Council a Deputy Mayor? […]

Mayor gets her first crack at using her Strong Mayor powers - never forget that power reveals

By Pepper Parr October 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   On June 26, 2023, by way of motion memorandum, Council resolved to review the standing committee […]

New Standing Committee does not include every member of council

By Pepper Parr October 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Meed Ward above with Councillor Shawna Stole on the left. See these two as […]

Burlington Literary Festival registration starts October 18th

By Staff October 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON,ON   BurlLITFest – now that is an acronym. It is the Burlington Literary Festival Lineup and it is back! […]

How to Avoid a Housing Bidding War in Toronto

By Lisa Bohler October 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In Toronto’s 2023 housing market, buyers are often finding themselves entangled in costly bidding wars. While […]

Minimum wages in Ontario raised by $1.05 an hour

By Pepper Parr October 1st, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on the minimum […]

Unearthing the Best Online Slots Destination

Karina Rysberg Bay October 2nd, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Slotomania: Unearthing the Best Online Slots Destination If you’re looking for the best online slots, […]