Ministry of Transportation is indicating that the era of more roads is coming to an end. But more cars than ever are being sold.

By Staff February 27th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The province is sending a no more roads message; is the public hearing? If it happens in […]

Who gets what, when and how; that's what municipal politics is all about. Residents are wondering what they are getting out of all this.

By Pepper Parr February 21, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The political scientist Harold Laswell once defined politics to be: “Who gets what, when and how.” […]

City is looking for volunteer fire fighters - applications close March 16th

By Staff February 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington Fire Department will be accepting volunteer applications online from the public from March […]

Questions were pretty clear - the answers leave a lot to be desired.

By Staff February 26, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   During the numerous delegations that were made before city council residents brought up different concerns. Is the […]

Denis Gibbons: From alter boy to world class hockey researcher covering seven Olympic hockey tournaments.

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   When the 23rd Winter Olympic Games closing ceremonies were over Denis Gibbons was able to get […]

Meed Ward has a heart to heart with the Seniors -

By Pepper Parr February 26th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a quickie meeting. Maybe 50 people jammed into a small room with hardly any […]

Was the future of Burlington in the room?

By Pepper Parr February 25th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   So – who was in the room? The meeting was intended as a Candidates Workshop sponsored […]

Changes in the Regional committee meeting schedule suggest the Burlington Official Plan won't get approved at that level before the municipal election.

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   There will be delegations during the Tuesday February 27th Statutory Meeting on the draft Official Plan […]

15 mm of precipitation starting overnight with an additional 5 mm possible on Sunday will swell the 13 creeks in Burlington - be cautious.

By Staff February 24, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Conservation Halton advises that the weather office is forecasting upwards of 15 mm of precipitation starting overnight […]

The ward 3 situation: five prospective candidates will split the vote and keep the incumbent in office.

By Pepper Parr February 24th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Stephen White Steven White, a ward 5 resident, stood at the ECoB Candidate Workshop Thursday evening […]

Police officer charged with 13 counts of Fraud Under $5,000; released on bail and charged with 3 more offences.

By Staff February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officer is facing charges related to the alleged fraudulent use of […]

The problems in Canada - with BC moving in on federal jurisdiction and Alberta putting a cork in the wine bottles India was supposed to be a slam dunk. Justin did get dunked.

By Ray Rivers February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Come next year’s federal election Mr. Trudeau will be making a list of promises. Top of […]

Anyone know who was driving a Light grey/ silver Hyandai with license number BMSC491 on Cavendish earlier this week?

By Staff February 23rd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON This story has been updated. One wonders why some people do really stupid things. The Tyandaga Environmental Coalition […]

Son stabs Mother - charged with attempted murder.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On February 16th 2018 shortly after 3:00 PM, police responded to Bunkerhill Place in Burlington after receiving reports […]

Gould expands on the details of the Canada Learning Bond - $2000 is available through an RESP.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Earlier this week a very pregnant Karina Gould stood before an audience and talked about the cost […]

There was a gift for the cultural community under those Christmas trees at BPAC last December.

By Staff February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A call – it was actually more like a plea, from Trevor Copp more than five years […]

How a small bus terminal became a mobility hub that is to be one of the growth drivers in the downtown core.

By Pepper Parr February 22nd, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The decision to turn what has been a location where buses came in, picked up passengers […]

Cougars lose their opportunity to be part of the OHJA finals

February 22, 2018 By Pat Shields BURLINGTON, ON   The road to the playoffs for the Burlington Cougars got a little bumpy on February 17th […]

Prime time for the 23 Canadian Prime Ministers at the AGB

By Kelly Drennan February 22, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Kelly Drennan is a graphic designer and emerging visual artist, who has curatorial and sales experience in […]

Canada Learning Bond can put up to $2000 into an RESP - announced yesterday at The Centre.

By Staff February 21st, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Burlington MP Karina Gould – baby due early in March Burlington’s Member of Parliament and federal Cabinet […]