Canada’s medicare system is at odds with the principles of so-called free trade treaties: These concerns are more relevant today than ever

By Andrew Longhurst and Stuart Trew April 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   In their defining 2004 book on health care privatization and trade agreements, CCPA […]

Kearns calls for “Urgent and direct action to actually get housing built, sold and occupied.

By Lisa Kearns April 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney held a news conference on March 30th, […]

Premier Ford threatens a woman who wants to run for office; behaves like a bully

By Pepper Parr April 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Would someone tell Doug Ford what his job is! It isn’t to threaten and bully people […]

Alton community knitters make use of library space

By Pepper Parr April 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Libraries have not been about just books for some time. This group of women have made […]

Air Miles changing its name and the way your points will be valued

By Gazette Staff April 1st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   If you have an Air Miles card – get ready for a change. They are renaming […]

NDP Leader of the Opposition calls Ford’s Conservatives out for voting against saving OSAP 

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, forced a vote today, calling on Doug Ford […]

A Canadian Supreme Court Justice to be chosen by the Prime Minister from

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Why a story about the selection of Supreme Court judges? Look south at the mess that […]

Canadian Armed Forces Colonel to face a Courts Marshall

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   A Courts Marshall is something seldom seen in Canada. On March 23, 2026, the Canadian Forces […]

Stephen Lewis: November 11th, 1937 - March 31st, 2026 RIP Gentle Soul

By Pepper Parr March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Stephen Lewis passed away this morning, days after his son was chosen as leader of the […]

The Federal Government is Preparing for War on Canadian soil or underneath Canadian Seas

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION No one wants to say out loud that we are preparing for a war. But the […]

Thinking about running for Council? Halton municipalities will host candidate information sessions

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON ON Individuals interested in running for Mayor, Regional Chair, Local or Regional Councillor in any Halton Region municipality […]

Federal and provincial governments come through with plans to lower the cost of housing - city hall can begin processing paper

By Pepper Parr March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Some movement on the housing front. Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford shared the podium […]

Sgro Family creates a Catalyst Fund to remember and commemorate their late daughter, Lindsay

By Gazette Staff March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Lindsay Alicia Bridge (nee Sgro) ; Shone on stage as a young dancer, recited Broadway musicals […]

Just how much is being spent on police services?

By Jim Porthouse March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   The high cost of municipal policing—averaging $200,000 annually per officer when accounting for salary, oversight, and […]

Online Gaming Isn’t Just a Big-City Thing Anymore

By Sylvester Malone March 31st, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Online gaming used to feel distant and abstract, something happening in big markets or specialist circles. […]

Burlington student part of a group of eight going to Arizona for Science competition

By Gazette Staff March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Youth Science Canada has announced the names of the eight students who will represent the country […]

Why would the Chief of the Halton Regional Police earn more than the Toronto Chief of Police

By Pepper Parr March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON.   The data in the 2026 Sunshine list covers everyone; it includes the Police services across the province. […]

And just when will mail delivery to your door come to an end?

By Gazette Staff March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   This is a time when you might want to give your MP a call and […]

City Hall will be closed Friday the 3rd and Monday the 6th

By Gazette Staff March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Good Friday (Friday, April 3) and Easter Monday […]

Research links Intimate Partner Violence to major televised sports events - FIFA games are in that spotlight

By Gazette Staff March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON Research has linked certain high-profile, televised sporting events to a significant increase in police-reported intimate partner […]