Data gathering process didn't seem to satify many of the parents; Central high school is the only one actively fighting to save their school.

By Pepper Parr January 6th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Part 3 of a 3 part series The Halton District School Board held a public meeting […]

Money doesn't win elections - all it really does is pollute the process.

By Ray Rivers January 6th,2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Money can’t buy me love. Well at least that’s what Paul McCartney told us. And money couldn’t […]

Data collected on parent views about high school closings lacks balance but there are some interesting insights.

By Pepper Parr January 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Part 2 of a 3 part series. The gathering of the data from 256 parents who […]

One of the most refreshing minutes you will have today - the creatures we share this world with.

By Staff January 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Hello! Everyone likes nature – to be out for a walk in a forested area and suddenly […]

How To Write Kick-Ass, Profit Pulling Adverts For Your Business

By James Burchill January 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   How To Write Kick-Ass, Profit Pulling Adverts For Your Business Doesn’t that just grab you by […]

Developer is shocked - Mayor hasn't seen anything like this before - two 19 storey apartments in Alton lead to some less than friendly words - in Burlington?

By Pepper Parr January 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The Mayor hasn’t seen anything like it in his ten years in office and the developer […]

What are high school parents trying to tell the school board - available data lacks the necessary balance.

By Pepper Parr January 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Part 1 of a 3 part series. They met on December 8th at the Gary Allan […]

Brand name is used to entice the greedy and the vulnerable who could quickly become broke.

By Staff January 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   When you see a well-known brand name you feel confident and you might read an email that […]

434 reports of vehicles being entered and property stolen from them in 2016.

By Staff January 4th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Between January 1st 2016 and December 31st 2016, there were 434 reports of vehicles being entered and […]

Transformation of Joseph Brant Museum awaits a January 25th decision from federal government.

By Pepper Parr January 4, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   They want to be “shovel ready” should the federal government come through with the$5 million plus […]

Burlington's Community Engagement Charter - passed by Council in 2013

Burlington Community Engagement Charter – April 8, 2013 Introduction The Burlington Community Engagement Charter is an agreement between and among Burlington City Council and the […]

Within the Strategic Plan there is the statement that the city actively encourages and welcomes collaboration with residents and stakeholders in the decision-making process.

By Pepper Parr January 3rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   In 2013 city council approved a Community Engagement Charter Purpose and function of the charter was […]

Watershed conditions - rain and melting snow will swell creeks.

By Staff January 3rd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The kids are still out of school and the weather is a little on the mild side, […]

What will trustees decide the rationale will be for any high school closings in Burlington?

By Pepper Parr January 2nd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   The next five months are going to be filled with a lot of meetings and conversations […]

City councillor airs her views on just where the line on what is political should be drawn

By Marianne Mead Ward January 2nd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   Any time there’s a proposal to close a school, things are bound to get a […]

AGB resident ceramist to hold her first solo exhibit - reception on Tuesday.

By Staff January 2nd, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Dawn Hackett-Burns is having her first solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Burlington. The exhibit will be […]

Best words heard and reported on in 2016 - keep them in mind in October of 2018

By Pepper Parr January 1st, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   One of the reasons we do what we do at the Gazette is to record what […]

Burlington's Best nominations - an opportunity for the community to recognize those who have served.

By Pepper Parr January 1st, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   As a concept it is a really good idea. Nominations for Burlington’s Best Awards come from […]

Federal government pumps a little bit of money into Burlington's Canada 150 day events.

By Pepper Parr January 1st, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON   It was the place to be if you had kids with more energy than you had […]

Rivers reviews the Obama presidencies; doesn't give him an A+.

By Ray Rivers January 19th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON America’s first black president. That is how Barack Hussein Obama will be remembered in the history books. […]