Meed Ward handily takes the office of Mayor from Rick Goldring; there might be just the one holder-over from the current council.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   While not official Official – the following are the results of the 2018 municipal election. Mayor-elect […]

Resident is completely embarrassed that the City was not more considerate about taking care of our

By Staff October 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There is good news ( a longish line at a polling station) and some disturbing concerns (poor […]

We are about to confirm our selection of municipal leadership for the next four years. Now is the time to re-state the service and planning priorities the citizens of this community value; clearly defining our goals.

By Staff October 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A Gazette reader sent us a letter he received from that was published in the Meaford Independent […]

Police Arrest and Charge Two Personal Support Workers for fraud against an 82 year old client

By Staff October 22, 2013 BURLINGTON, ON The Halton Regional Police Three District Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged two Personal Support workers for […]

Municipal governments make most of the decisions that directly affect people’s day-to-day lives. Decide on Monday who you want at city council to make those decisions.

By Staff October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Our colleagues at CATCH – Citizens at City Hall in Hamilton published a very appropriate piece earlier today. […]

2018 Municipal Election Voting Locations - getting their by bus.

By Staff October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 22 is election day. The following are bus routes for each voting location. For […]

On Monday the voters get to decide who should be leading the city. It should not be Rick Goldring.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   ‘The Gazette was able to interview mayoralty candidates Marianne Meed Ward and Mike Wallace. We taped […]

Rivers: Is there a War on the Free Press

By Ray Rivers October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON “Here’s the smell of blood still. Not all the sweet perfumes of Arabia will sweeten this hand,” […]

The Gazette's take on council seat election choices - ward by ward.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   With 63 candidates, 11 in one ward and 10 in another, it is a challenge to […]

Meed Ward in an interview: city council just has to become more civil and collaborative.

By Pepper Parr October 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   We asked ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed Ward, who is running for Mayor, what the top […]

How many voters and how much money will the candidates spend to get those votes.

By Staff October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Where are the voters and how much will the candidates be able to spend on getting hose […]

Former Meed Ward groupie has a change of heart - truth and transparency are her issues.

By Janice Connell October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   I am concerned that much of what I read appears to be pro Marianne Meed Ward, […]

Marty Staz: How do we want our city to grow ?

By Marty Staz October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Really, How Do We Want To Grow Being involved in a municipal election campaign for the […]

Will the No Frills supermarket on Brant Street be located?

By Staff October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A place to shop for food. Essential. So what are the long term plans for the No […]

The Downtown mobility hub with the 30 towers.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Home work. The graphics set out below are on the small side – the content is […]

Wallace wants to be at Queen's Park before the ink is dry on his business cards should he be elected Mayor.

By Pepper Parr October 20th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Exclusive to the Burlington Gazette When asked: Why run Mike Wallace said “We live in a terrific […]

Councillor Lancaster sends a surprisingly rude email to a constituent: election stress?

By Pepper Parr October 19th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Why would a candidate send an email like this days before the election? As you are aware […]

Scammer tells us that we will be fined $20 if we don't do as they ask.

By Staff October 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The cheek! Scammers from somewhere out there try to lure me into their operation and add a […]

Crime Stoppers works - the community benefits and the police can work with the help they are given.

By Staff October 19th, 2018 BURLINGTON. ON   Crime Stoppers not only pays people who help solve crime, but the program gives residents an anonymous […]

City will work with communities to set up an outdoor rink for winter skating.

By Staff October 18th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Applications to run an outdoor neighbourhood ice rink are now available from city hall. The City of […]