Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program - applications due no later than November 30th

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   City hall is encouraging neighbours to come together to maintain outdoor community ice rinks this winter at […]

More than 315 big ones: City is now paying City Manager $315,495.00

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   $63,099.00 – not too shabby. That’s not the salary – that’s the increase City Council went […]

Is this good community engagement ?

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Mayor Marianne Med Ward once said that she had 17 different platforms through she could communicate with […]

What do you do when a photo op was a mistake: begin the damage control

By Pepper Parr September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Sometimes the photo op is an unfortunate mistake. Burlington’s MP Karina Gould chose to take part […]

Getting Back to Basics Leading to Better Student Outcomes

    By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   EQAO results show modest improvement in reading, writing and math scores across the province. This […]

Heritage report is a very detailed document: public meetings in October

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   The final report for the Downtown Heritage Study and Engagement Program is now available for viewing: click […]

Marit Stiles: 'People have lost trust in this government.'

By Staff September 28th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Marit Stiles going after the government during debate in the Legislature Marit Stiles, Leader of the Opposition […]

City Councillor take part in a United Nations meeting - didn't appear to say much about the trip

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON We missed this one. Ward 2 Councillor Rory Nisan found himself in a seat at the United […]

Is the future of a Council member the driving force behind a move to change municipal funding

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Municipalities are basically broke. They tax the residents – and the residents threaten to vote them all […]

Call it what it is - two faced behaviour from a Mayor who should know better

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION The gall; the astounding level of hypocrisy. During the closing half hour of the City Council […]

If you have a 'community programming' idea call City Hall

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   In an announcement on Twitter (X) the city administration point out that they are still looking […]

The Last Post - advertises a virtual soak-bath in maple syrup for the soul.

By Alan Harrington September 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Just before Burlington Post’s last “print version” came off the presses last week, it ran an […]

A candidate announces her plans to seek the nomination to be the Conservative candidate in the next federal election

By Pepper Parr September 27th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Does Emily Brown know something the rest of us don’t know? Emily Brown: She has announced […]

Legitimacy of a Fast Payout Casino

By John Gold September 27, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON If you’re concerned about the legitimacy of instant withdrawal casinos, you’re on the right page. We’ve provided […]

After dark: The whole library will be open to explore - unique and exciting experiences around every corner.”

By Staff September 26th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Have you ever dreamed about getting locked in the library after dark? On a spooky Halloween night? […]

Has the Premier spoken to the RCMP about the circumstances of the Greenbelt? There was no answer

By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   She didn’t waste a second. When NDP Leader of the Opposition Marit Stiles rose in her […]

Benefits of free transit the topic of a Bfast Forum

By Staff September 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON   Last Saturday Bfast held a Transit Users’ Forum with presentations on the state of transit in Burlington […]

Non-profit organizations invited to enter for $1500 for Santa Claus Parade float; Volunteers needed

By Pepper Parr September 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON Burlington’s Santa Claus Parade is Sunday, Dec. 3. This exciting and fun parade will feature bands, floats, […]

Administrative services closed Sept. 29, to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By Staff September 25th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington will observe the September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday on […]

What can the public expect to take place at Queen's Park today when they meet after the summer break?

By Staff September 25th, 2023 BURLINGTON, ON.   43rd PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION Orders and Notices Paper No. 89 Monday September 25, 2023 Hon. Ted Arnott […]