In January 2024, Burlington's council stood shoulder to shoulder with federal ministers to announce a “huge investment” in our city’s housing future: $21 million from Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The message was clear. Burlington was cutting red tape. Zoning would be modernized. The city committed to streamlining approvals, implementing Major Transit Station Areas, introducing four … Continue reading Opinion – What on Earth Is Going On With Burlington’s Housing Strategy?
OPINION – Waterfront Music Festival / SOM: Questions Council Should Have Asked
The Standing Committee meeting of December 1st, 2025, raised far more questions than were answered - in part because our councillors did not ask them. While some members emphasized keeping the festival free, there was little examination of whether the selected provider, MRG Live, would derive revenue from the event, and if so, whether the … Continue reading OPINION – Waterfront Music Festival / SOM: Questions Council Should Have Asked