Reflections on the new organizational chart at city hall.

By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   A number of weeks ago the Gazette had an email conversation with city manager Tim Commisso […]

Local newspaper gets attention it didn't want; parent company sends out a survey asking people where they get their news.

By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Well, local newspapers are making the news. An avid Gazette reader popped us a note about […]

Some kind of a hold up on construction progress at the Bridgewater site – new owner in place for the hotel – it was going to be a Marriott.

By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Carriage Gate development on Brant Street opposite city hall has begun. Little by little the […]

If you want to engage in public dialogue have the courage of your convictions.

By Pepper Parr September 25, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Here is where I wonder what some people think they are doing. We get literally hundreds […]

Another mention of the need to be ever vigilant to what you get in your email.

By Staff September 25th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   If you rely on email – getting a message like this causes a small panic: until you […]

Major changes made to the city's top level management structure.

By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington City Council approved a new organizational design which will position the City to meet its […]

City gives former Deputy city manager a chance to put down roots somewhere else.

By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   In a media release the city informed the public that: “ “With the change to an […]

Marina association will run the marina; Friends of Freeman getting the money to re-locate a steam engine and the Mayor dumped all over the Post.

By Pepper Parr September 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The city made it official – the LaSalle Park Marina Association will operate the marina but […]

33 km in just under three hours - burned 1781 calories. Marathon is less than six weeks away

By Ashley Worobec September 24th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Not quite a happy face. This week was daunting because I knew I had a 33km […]

Ribfest got robbed - cash was taken from their office on Lakeshore Road.

By Staff September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspect(s) responsible for a break-in […]

Nelson quarry will hold an Open house that will include a tour bus that will drive down into the pit.

By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Nelson Aggregates announced today it will host an Open House at its Burlington quarry on Saturday, […]

Where art thou Elizabeth Jane Michael?

By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON Update: We are advised that Jane Michael does have a campaign office on Brant Street. Elizabeth Jane […]

Word from the Oakville North Burlington MPP on the Provincial Review raises hope in the mind of at least one resident.

By Staff September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   A Gazette reader sent us a copy of a letter he got from the Oakville North Burlington […]

Burlington Foundation convinces 'Pinball' Clemons to speak at their 20th anniversary event when 17 companies will be celebrated for their community giving.

By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   It is going to be a fun night for the sports crowd and the supporters of […]

That scam that took half a million out of the city's coffers turned out to be a tad more than that - $503,000 to be exact.

By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The city has been transparent about the more than half a million dollars that got sucked […]

Fire Prevention Week is more than a date on the calendar. It's an occasion to learn how to protect yourself and your family.

By Staff September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Do you have one? Do you know how to use it – and is it up to […]

The agriculture sector has a lot going for it - creating more value added opportunities is the target.

By Pepper Parr September 23rd, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee celebrated their 40th year of advising the Halton municipalities on the […]

Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl Circulating in the Greater Toronto Area - that includes Burlington.

By Staff September 21st, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   Can you tell the difference between these pills? Neither can we. One of these is oxycodone, and […]

Rivers on the Prime Minister: 'That’ll Teach Him for Browning Around'

  By Ray Rivers September 20th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   After the release of an old photo showing our prime minister dressed up for an […]

ECoB does it again - ensures that the public will get to hear what federal election candidates have to say.

By Pepper Parr September 18th, 2019 BURLINGTON, ON   ECoB is once again serving the people of Burlington with an innovative approach to keeping people […]