Burlington has a hidden homeless problem, with many people living in tents along the railway tracks. Social housing is the responsibility of Halton Region. While Halton Community Housing Corporation manages over 2,200 units, shelters are operating at 140% capacity, and the wait time for social housing is over 7 years. To help with this crisis, … Continue reading Opinion – Indwell – “Let’s open doors together.”
Opinion – Where are the drones?
Is there more that the Halton Regional Police should be doing about car theft?
Opinion – What does Community Housing mean?
What does Community Housing in Halton mean? Where does the Indwell Project on Waterdown Rd fit in?
Strong Mayor Powers: The Stratford Case for Democracy
Democracy is not a spectator sport, but in Ontario, it has increasingly become a target for executive overreach. While some municipalities like Burlington have spent their energy fiddling around the edges with non-binding policies to mitigate the impact of the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, the City of Stratford has chosen a more courageous, albeit … Continue reading Strong Mayor Powers: The Stratford Case for Democracy
Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers: If Council Doesn’t Understand Them – How Can They Govern Them?
At Burlington’s upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, Council will consider Agenda Item 8.3 - adopting “Guidelines for the Use of Strong Mayor Powers.” On its face, this looks like a responsible step toward accountability. I have submitted a letter to the City Clerk for the public record, raising concerns about the … Continue reading Opinion – Strong Mayor Powers: If Council Doesn’t Understand Them – How Can They Govern Them?
Opinion – 5 Key Candidate Questions
5 questions to consider asking candidates in the upcoming municipal election.
Opinion – Burlington’s 2026 Mayoral Race: A Voter’s Guide to Cutting Through the Rhetoric
The political landscape in Burlington has shifted. The 2026 mayoral race, has been a field of speculation, suddenly ignited by the entry of Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan. Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns announced earlier that she was running. The race is now no longer just about the incumbent; it is a battle over economic … Continue reading Opinion – Burlington’s 2026 Mayoral Race: A Voter’s Guide to Cutting Through the Rhetoric
Opinion – Too many cooks and not enough parking.
Do we need a Cadillac parking garage downtown? One ready to be converted to social housing once we don't drive cars? This is not a glitch in the matrix; just another city council meeting.
Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
One of the more interesting items discussed during Burlington’s recent traffic forum was the Wyecroft Road bridge. This bridge will connect Oakville’s Wyecroft Road and Burlington’s Harvester Road by spanning Bronte Creek. Some Burlington residents are advocating for traffic light changes to slow traffic coming off the QEW. During the discussion, Councillor Sharman said something … Continue reading Opinion – You think traffic in Burlington is bad now? Wait until the Wyecroft bridge opens.
Opinion – The Taxi Industry Missed the Boat – Will Burlington Miss the Bus?
Is Burlington missing the bus on transit? Burlington is at a transit crossroads, and Joe Gaetan’s latest article suggests we might be "missing the bus" if we don't adapt. Here is a quick breakdown of why this transit trial matters for the city's future.