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 We focus on four major issues that impact life in Burlington: Budgets, Development, Safety and Traffic. If you’d like something posted on the site, click “Contact Us” above.

Budgets: Taxpayers deserve a transparent budget process.

Development: Housing is essential, but so is holistic planning that considers roads, transit, hospitals and other services for Burlington residents.

Safety: Crime and policing costs are both skyrocketing.

Traffic: How long before the city is completely gridlocked?

We also have an Opinions area for other interesting topics.

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Also visit the City of Burlington’s Election News and Updates website:

https://myvote.burlington.ca

Candidates who have announced their intention to run are listed below.

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Internet Voting: October 14th to 23rd, 2026

In-person advanced voting: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20th, 2026.

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OPINION – FIFA Caravan – Is Process the Real Story

OPINION – FIFA Caravan – Is Process the Real Story

Joe Gaetan digs into the controversial approval of $160,000 in taxpayer funds for the FIFA Canada Caravan. Following a Freedom of Information request, new details have emerged that challenge the "last-minute urgency" narrative presented to

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Opinion – Taking One For The Team

Opinion – Taking One For The Team

With municipal nominations opening May 1st, candidates must weigh the risks of vote-splitting. In 2018’s Ward 5 race, Paul Sharman won with 33.99% of the vote, edging out his closest rival by only 6%. To

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Opinion – Traffic Forum – Traffic Easing Suggestions

Opinion – Traffic Forum – Traffic Easing Suggestions

David Barker made these traffic-easing suggestions during the Traffic Forum held by Councillors Lisa Kearns and Paul Sharman on April 1st. At the recent Traffic Forum, I suggested these four traffic-easing actions be implemented. There

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Opinion – Is it time for On-Demand Transit in Burlington?

Opinion – Is it time for On-Demand Transit in Burlington?

An ARGO transit bus was available for boarding during the recent “Burlington Community Traffic Forum”. During the event, our Ward 5 councillor announced that he will bring forward a motion to council to have Burlington

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Opinion – All Style, Little Substance

Opinion – All Style, Little Substance

I recently attended the Transportation Open House hosted by Councillors Lisa Kearns and Paul Sharman. Normally, I welcome public meetings because they offer a chance to hear directly from officials about plans and new initiatives.

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Historic Agreement: Feds-Ontario Dig $ 8.8 Billion Deeper into Taxpayer Wallets

Historic Agreement: Feds-Ontario Dig $ 8.8 Billion Deeper into Taxpayer Wallets

This article was originally published in the Bay Observer. It’s being sold as a “historic housing breakthrough”, in reality, it’s a textbook case of shifting the cost of growth away from those who create it

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Opinion – Traffic, if only the province would do something!

Opinion – Traffic, if only the province would do something!

This article was originally published in the March edition of the Burlington Independent. Councillors Kearns and Sharman are hosting a Burlington Community Traffic Forum on April 1st at 6:30 pm at the AGB. This is

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Opinion – Another Day, Another Metrolinx Fiasco

Opinion – Another Day, Another Metrolinx Fiasco

There are few public agencies that have attracted as much scrutiny, criticism, and outright ridicule in recent months as Metrolinx.
Opinion – Gridlock by Design?

Opinion – Gridlock by Design?

On March 3rd, during a Committee of the Whole meeting, staff and our council had a serious discussion about building a downtown parking garage that could be easily converted to social housing once people no

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