Summer swimming and youth recreational program registration opens April 23

By Staff April 14th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The City summer swimming lessons and youth recreational programs will open for online registration April 23. All […]

Halton District School Board studentswill be strong competitors at Robotics event.

By Pepper Parr April 13, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington high schools have always been strong competitors in the field of robotics. Six robotics teams […]

Integrity Commissioner has recommended the sanctioning of a member of City Council

By Pepper Parr April 13th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Very early Wednesday morning the Gazette will publish a recommendation from the Integrity Commissioner in which […]

Climate Earth Day Event Saturday, April 23 at Central Arena

By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The City, Burlington Hydro, BurlingtonGreen and Plug’n Drive are hosting Earth Day activities in the parking lot […]

Tyandaga Golf Course opening Saturday, April 16

By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Tyandaga Golf Course will open for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 16. Tee times will be available […]

What's open - what's closed during the holiday. City Hall closed Friday and Monday as well

By Staff April 12th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Tables waiting for customers City services and facilities will be closed for Good Friday, on Friday, April […]

School bus drivers with Covid19 infections means temporary service disruptions

By Staff April 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Shortage of school-bus drivers amid pandemic continues to temporarily disrupt services Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) is […]

Interview with Councillor reveals significant differences of opinion on just how they work to get things done

By Pepper Parr April 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   We published a three part interview with ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte. The earning curve was […]

Councillor Stolte expands on what she thinks civic politics and public service is all about; some real surprises

By Pepper Parr April 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Part 3 of a 3 part interview. As we prepared to bring the interview to an end […]

Meed Ward will run again - does that mean Jane McKenna gets to be Regional Chair?

By Pepper Parr April 11th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Marianne Meed Ward filing nomination papers while hubby captures the moment. The rules that will be […]

Female fox looking for her pups

By Staff April 10th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON Local artiest, Helen Griffith, took these pictures of a fox in her back yard and made the […]

An exclusive interview with Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte on how she introduced meaningful citizen participation with a Working Group

By Pepper Parr April 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The interview we had with Councillor Shawna Stolte was extensive At the end of part 1 […]

Burlington condo prices are up - sales down slightly, inventory remains low

By Staff April 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON The Baxter was a very successful condo development; seen as a prime location. During the month of March, […]

Home Opener: The Jays bring it home at the Rogers Centre; beat Texas Rangers 10-8

By Denis Gibbons April 9th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The boys of summer were getting ready to play their season opener in a ballpark they […]

There are solid reasons to be concerned about the Covid19 testing the government is not doing

By Staff April 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Beachway water treatment plant in Burlington is the largest in the Region The Covid19 infection numbers […]

Average price for freehold properties in March was a million and a half dollars.

By Staff April 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Yesterday we got the federal budget that promises all kinds of money for housing people can afford […]

Stolte decides she wanted to be in politics - first she had to win an election. Part 1 of a series

By Pepper Parr April 8th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Gazette had an opportunity to do an extensive interview with ward 4 Council member Shawna […]

Robbery Investigation in Burlington - bandits threaten to taser anyone who gets in their way

By Staff April 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating a robbery that took […]

Councillor Nisan did not take part in the hybrid session of Council - chose to participate from home

By Pepper Parr April 6th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Another one of those picture being worth 1000 words story. City Council met in the Council […]

One of the best restaurateurs in the city appears to be prepping for a return - this time as Emmas Kitchen

By Pepper Parr April 7th, 2022 BURLINGTON, ON   Most people are aware of the financial hit the hospitality sector has taken as a result […]