Burlington News

Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley has struck just the right balance with the EI reforms, writes Postmedia News columnist Michael Den Tandt.

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ClydeUnion Pumps of Glasgow, Scotland, an SPX Brand, has relocated its Canadian works to a new facility in Burlington, ON, almost doubling its manufacturing footprint.

TenCate Advanced Composites has completed the acquisition of Performance Materials Corporation Baycomp.

If you enjoy R&B and soul music - blended with a funky-fusion-like-style of horns, guitars and drums - then the Soul Project is a band you will want to check out this Saturday evening .

Two people, one a Burlington Animal Control officer, face multiple charges of animal cruelty after a horse had to be put down.

"Our government is committed to giving the Canadian Forces the equipment needed to be successful in their missions, while supporting industry right here in Burlington," said Minister Fantino.

Natalie Mastracci of Thorold, Ont., and Larissa Lagzdins of Burlington, Ont., advanced to the final of the Olympic qualification regatta with a win in the women's pair repechage on Monday.

Police say that on Tuesday, May 15, around 1:40 p.m., a man in a parked car struck up a conversation with a 15-year-old female student at a bus stop in front of M.M. Robinson High School, at 2425 Upper Middle Rd.

Media are welcome to attend the Minister's remarks at the main lobby of the L3-Wescam facilities in Burlington, Ontario.

Following my recent mention of Maddie Lavender and her involvement with recycling, we received an e-mail from Roberta McGregor.

Halton regional police say they had "no other alternatives" but to shoot and kill a black bear roaming toward a residential area in Burlington Wednesday.

Each year between May and October, Grondin travels to a myriad of festivals and historical villages, bringing to life the stories of the 35 figures in her vast repertoire.

Waterdown Road project moves step closer to completion. Ward 1 Councillor Rick Craven voiced his opposition to a committee decision to sign a cost-sharing agreement between Burlington and Hamilton to widen Waterdown Road.

A black bear spotted in a small wooded area near several Burlington, Ont., homes was shot dead Wednesday by Halton police officers.

No doubt you are one of the over hundred million views on Walk Off The Earth's YouTube channel for their cover video of Gotye featuring Kimbra's track, Somebody That I Used To Know .

The animal appeared around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mountainside Park, which is in a residential neighbourhood Sgt.

Halton police have shot and killed a black bear in Burlington's Mountainside Park this morning.

Feelings mixed on Car-free Sundays. Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman said Car-free Sundays have historically produced a 30 per cent increase in business.

A royal wedding tea at St. Matthews on the Plains Anglican Church in Burlington in advance of Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding.