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Michael Kras
24 Apr 2020

Employee at Walmart in Burlington tests positive for COVID-19

Walmart Supercentre on Fairview Street in Burlington has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. The Fairview Street location, which also features a grocery component, re...

Craig Clark
31 Mar 2020

Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival and Live on the Lake are both cancelled

The famous Burlington music festival Sound of Music and its kick-off event Live on the Lake have both been cancelled due to the current risks and spread of the coronavirus. It was announced yesterday ...

Robert Cekan
24 Mar 2020

Burlington lift bridge is closing to vehicle traffic

The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge will be staying in the “up” position for the time being. While this means that water vehicles may pass through the canal to and from the Hamilton Harbour, it also ...

Craig Clark
24 Mar 2020

Conservation Halton closes all parks after a busy weekend of visitors not practicing social distancing

After a week that saw Halton’s first COVID-19 related death and Burlington mayor Marianne Meed Ward announcing a state of emergency, locals continued to flock to parks in the area forcing Conser...

Craig Clark
23 Mar 2020

What does it mean for Burlington to be in a state of emergency?

Burlington mayor Marianne Meed Ward declared a state of emergency for the city on Saturday in an effort to keep residents in their homes. During the spread of COVID-19, public officials have made de...

Craig Clark
20 Mar 2020

Nickel Brook Brewing in Burlington sees huge increase in sales for delivery and pick-up

With most people staying home, Nickel Brook Brewing Co. has seen an increase in online sales as they continue to provide craft beer to locals through delivery and retail pick-up services. Delivery d...

Craig Clark
18 Mar 2020

City of Burlington closed all playgrounds due to COVID-19 outbreak

While parents desperately try to keep their children entertained during a period of social distancing due to the pandemic, the City of Burlington has decided to close all playgrounds. Closures inclu...

Craig Clark
16 Mar 2020

The Sunshine Doughnut Company in Burlington was vandalized over the weekend

Burlington’s premier donut bakery, The Sunshine Doughnut Company, was vandalized by teens who also attempted to break into the store and its storage unit on Saturday night. Images posted on Instag...

Oluseyi Olomodosi
20 Sep 2019

City of Burlington looking to curb panhandling

Earlier this week, in an effort to reduce roadside panhandling, Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward pitched the idea of ticketing drivers who give money to panhandlers. While the measure would punish ...

Stefani Soliman
14 Jun 2019

How Burlington’s development boom and subsequent freeze is affecting small business

Community. History. Values. Pillars that define and make up a city. And right now, in Burlington, these foundations are being threatened. Head to downtown Burlington and on your way to the waterfront,...