The new city council will have to debate whether or not to permit the opening of commercial cannabis shops in the city.

news By Pepper Parr September 29th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The federal government has made it legal to sell cannabis to the public on October […]

Terry Fox run posts impressive numbers for its annual event.

By Staff September 28th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Terry Fox marker in Spencer Smith Park. The early numbers on the Terry Fox Run are […]

Ward 3 debate turn out the largest audience so far - every candidate showed up.

By Staff September 28th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It was the smoothest ECoB debate so far. It had the largest turn out so far and […]

Turns out there was nothing crooked about the provincial government deficit - other than it was far too big.

By Ray Rivers September 28th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a 2004 provincial law on the books which mandates that the provincial auditor general […]

Cartoonist Mike Allen on how Councillor got to the ward 4 debate - and why he was late.

Mike Allen has come aboard as the house cartoonist. He draws what he wants, when he wants – his only instructions from the Editor that […]

A pivotal report on transportation is somewhere in city hall. Is it being sat on until after the election?

By Staff September 28th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It can be confusing to keep up with everything the city’s Planning department is doing. Everything comes […]

Ward level debates are the best source of information on the people running for office. These are the people who want to set the tax rates and determine what kind of service you get for those taxes.

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It has been a very full week politically. The world laughed at the President of the […]

Halton Regional police officers recognized for their life saving measures.

By Staff September 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   In those situations where every second counts we are grateful that there are first responders who have […]

Cowboy Junkies will be in town October 13 - at the Performing Arts Centre

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Cowboy Junkies released a string of fall dates; one of them is Burlington. The Cowboy Junkies are […]

Province to focus on safer sports opportunities for kids - attention will be on concussions. Better late than never – this should have been done year’s ago.

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The province of Ontario is taking action to keep Ontario’s kids safe and demonstrating its commitment to […]

Transit detours on Sunday - due to the Run for the Cure race.

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Route 3, 4 & 10 Detours on September . 30, 2018: Detour due to Run for the […]

Gould reports to constituents then heads for a re-nomination meeting on Sunday.

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington Member of Parliament and Minister of Democratic Institutions reports to her constituents. On Sunday she faces […]

Despite being in considerable physical pain - ward 4 candidate hangs in while the ward 4 incumbent arrives half an hour late.

By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON ON   It wasn’t as pleasant a debate as you might have thought. Shawna Stolte answering questions during […]

50% of car seats inspections - fail.

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Members of the Halton Partners for Car Seat Safety recently conducted a Car Seat Inspection Clinic at […]

Wow! Resplendent! Vigorous! Glorious!

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON While summer has slipped away on us – and we are into fall and pumpkins and leaves that […]

Councillor Jack Dennison in yet another performance before his constituents - they keep returning him to office.

By Staff September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   For those who want to see the ECoB debate that Councillor Dennison showed up for part way […]

Third party advertiser believed to be linked to Bateman parents and ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman has registered with the city. Where is the money coming from?

By Pepper Parr September 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Election Returning officer ensures tat the rules to be followed during an election are clear. […]

Brant Museum transformation on time - official opening summer of 2019.

By Staff September 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The transformation of the Joseph Brant museum is coming along just fine. The construction work is on […]

Polite, close to timid debate between Councillor Dennison and challenger Shawna Stolte for the ward 4 council seat.

By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   He did show up. Jack Dennison left the city Council meeting that was taking place Monday […]

17 year old boy and 15 year old girl arrested in a stolen SUV in Headon Forest.

By Staff September 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   We expect a 15 year old girl and a 17 year old boy to be in school […]