Was it a record for the shortest Council meeting ever? It was about a proposal with the highest density the city has ever been asked to approve.

By Staff October 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It was a quickie – took less than ten minutes that included a recorded vote. City Council […]

Leaf pick up schedule - check the dates for your street.

By Staff October 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   This crew will probably not be clearing the leaves from your property. A loose leaf collection service […]

Co-President of the Burlington Fine Art Association, Vanessa Cress Lokos exhibit open Saturday.

By Staff October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Local artist and newly appointed Co-President of the Burlington Fine Art Association, Vanessa Cress Lokos invites you […]

Halton police take part in a multi province arrest blitz - nab several in the Burlington area.

By Staff October 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is a violent world out there – for the most part the average person is protected […]

If Pearson closes - what happens to the co-op nursery program?

By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Should the Halton District School Board trustees decide that the Lester B. Pearson High School should […]

Public art program moving from murals to sculpture - applications due December 12th.

By Staff October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   More public art. The public art painted on the King Road grade separation a number of years […]

Police want to deliver a clear message to drivers - our residential roads are not raceways.

By Staff October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   We ran a piece a number of weeks ago about the high number of traffic tickets handed […]

Road map to Ontario Arts Council grant money is to be explained at a meeting in Hamilton - might be worth a trip across the bay.

By Pepper Parr October 25th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is an Ontario Arts Council workshop where valuable guidance on applying to the OAC’s Visual […]

Guide to buying art: if you see something that draws you in, then you’re establishing a relationship with an artist and their work.

By Don Graves October 26, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON I’ve been painting landscapes for the past 20 years. Prior to that I served as the Dean […]

Central high school parents roll out an impressive research list.

By Pepper Parr October 25, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   There is a team of four people, Dania Thurman, Michael Kukhta, Lynn Crosby and David Sykes, […]

A fable ...

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   A Fable… Some thought it was a difficult decision to make – others thought the decision […]

The people who build the condos and houses we live in toured one of the mobility hubs

By Pepper Parr October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   Vince Molinaro, president of the Molinaro Group had a bunch of people over for lunch last […]

A Roseland home is part of the Junior League House tour taking place November 11 to 13th.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Would a Tour of homes, beautifully decorated for the holiday season be complete without something in Roseland? […]

Flu shot time - at your Doctor's office or at most local pharmacies.

By Staff October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It is that time of year again – needle in the arm. The province is reminding people […]

Parents beginning to organize for crucial meetings on which, if any, high schools in Burlington should be closed.

By Pepper Parr October 24, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON The meetings to explain the Program Accommodation Review to patents will take place on the dates and […]

The Nautique sets sail for the OMB - city might be paying for the ticket.

By Pepper Parr October 24th, 2106 BURLINGTON, ON   Last week city council voted to receive a report from the Planning department that had advised […]

Burlington Foundation does it up in style at the Performing Arts centre Saturday night.

By Pepper Parr October 23rd, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   With a modified corporate name the Burlington Foundation held its annual gala, Share to Care, Saturday […]

Another Air Park appeal to be heard late in March, 2017

By Pepper Parr October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON Here we go again. The Burlington Air Park appeal of a Superior Court decision handed down June […]

What happens when we don't trust the brand anymore? We stop buying

By Ray Rivers October 23, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   It’s been a year since Justin Trudeau was trusted by the Canadian public with an overwhelming […]

School board now has a Code of conduct for its trustees - City Council has been avoiding creating a code for a number of years.

By Pepper Parr October 22, 2016 BURLINGTON, ON   The following is not something you are likely to see coming out of Burlington’s city council. […]