Hope spring eternal - disgruntled local Tories think there just might be a chance that the McKenna nomination will be tossed.

By Staff February 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Hope springs eternal. Some of the Progressive Conservatives in Burlington are excited. The provincial PC’s have “uncovered […]

The pace of change is wicked. Beer and wine in the supermarket, cannabis at a corner store and now your transit card at the drug store where you can pick up the headache tablets and the Viagra you need to get through the week.

By Pepper Parr February 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   At some point it looks as if we are going to be able to get everything […]

Rivers: Is the growth in the American economy going to really mess up what the Ontario government has to do to keep inflation at bay?

By Ray Rivers February 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   “In the “old days,” when good news was reported, the Stock Market would go up. Today, […]

Developer wants to put 24 storey's across the street from city hall - matches the 23 storeys already approved on the north side of John Street.

By Staff February 9th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON This story has been upgraded since it was originally published. If you were uncomfortable with the development planned […]

Ridge tells council there is going to be a workshop on the long awaited code of conduct for members of Council during a discussion on harassment and bullying in the city.

By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Ridge tells council there is going to be a workshop on the long awaited code of conduct […]

City services: what will be open and what will not be open on Family Day - February the 19th.

By Staff February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   A number of administrative services will be closed for Family Day on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, reopening […]

Aldershot resident believes city council has betrayed the citizens of Burlington.

By Tony Schafer February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Having attended meetings of the ECOB, the mayor’s reverse Town Hall and the January 23, 2018 committee […]

The pictures tell the story - how are we looking?

By Pepper Parr February 8th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The look of a building says a lot about the people in it. It is sort […]

Long time Burlington resident can remember when there was a strong citizen's association. Wants city council to slow down on OP approval.

By Jim Barnett February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   City staff did a lot of hard work putting together Grow Bold, a draft of the […]

Young male arrested for stabbing - held for bail hearing and two parole violations.

By Staff February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON On February 7th, 2018 at approximately 11:25am, police responded to a residence in the area Cortland Drive and […]

Vehicle set ablaze in the driveway of a home on Bluegrass Lane by suspected arsonist.

By Staff February 7th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The Halton Regional Police are investigating an arson incident to a parked motor vehicle on Bluegrass Lane […]

Snow event declared by the city - all cars have to be off the street by 7 am Wednesday.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Get your car off the street – the city has declared Wednesday February 7, a “snow event”, […]

Parks and Recreation service - RecExpress - to be shut down February 12th for maintenance..

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON There was a rather embarrassing typo on an earlier version of this article. Our apologies. The Parks and […]

Comments on the cycling survey - are the right questions being asked?

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Joe Gaetan is a Burlington resident who lives in a high rise on Maple Avenue. He cycles […]

Disruption - understand it before it disrupts your company.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   Technology and disruption are among today’s hottest buzzwords. But how are technological developments going to affect your […]

Damoff to offer the popular Women in Leadership class again.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   After overwhelmingly positive feedback from last year’s initiative, Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington has announced the […]

Sims Square site was once a public park - city purchased the office tower for $17.5 million.

By Staff February 6th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   The City of Burlington is the new owner of 390 Brant St., known as Sims Square, becoming […]

That was a quick arrest - store is still closed.

By Staff February 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON Police investigating suspected arson a Downtown Burlington Tim Horton’s have identified the two suspects sought in connection with […]

Three candidates (plus the incumbent?) plan on getting their name on the ballot of ward 3.

By Staff February 5th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON ECoB has announced a Municipal Election Candidate Workshop that will be held at Tansley Woods on Thursday February […]

City has begun to gather data that will be used to shape the Cycling Plan.

By Staff February 4th, 2018 BURLINGTON, ON   City Hall is inviting the public to share their thoughts and ideas about what would improve cycling […]