Then and Now

Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events and connects them to their significance today. They are made possible through the continued support of Carpenter Hospice as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Town Bell had significant uses including fire warnings, workday start, finish

Then and Now – The Town Bell The memories of a Burlington of days gone by is the town bell which stands alongside Central Library. The bell was ordered by Town Council in 1894 to be used to summon volunteer firemen.

Mar 24, 2024 6:04 PM Read more >

The Pig and Whistle Inn, a landmark on the Lakeshore

The Pig and Whistle Inn was built in 1929 on the shores of Lake Ontario by former Burlington Mayor and MP Hughes Cleaver. Located on Lakeshore Road at Burloak Drive; its original address was 5527 Lakeshore Rd.

Feb 24, 2024 11:30 PM Read more >

Aldershot Cold Storage, plus chickens, pigs, candy in the 'Garden of Canada'

Commercial operations have come and gone at the site in the city's west end

Jan 24, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

FAVOURITE STORIES OF 2023: The origins of Burlington's Alton Village

As we get ready for a New Year, BurlingtonToday takes another look at the top-read community stories of 2023

Dec 30, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

The story of Burlington's own Wheat King, William Ernest Breckon

A stamp in a vintage book prompts research into grain grower, dairy farmer and Ontario Agricultural Hall-of-famer

Dec 24, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Freeman Village and Burlington's history as the 'Garden of Canada'

Rail lines transported local fruit and produce across the country and overseas

Nov 24, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Halliday Homes and the spectacular fire in Burlington 50 years ago

Company that sold mail-order house building kits went up in a huge inferno Oct. 24, 1974

Oct 24, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Burlington Mall brought department-store shopping to town

Many opposed building a massive indoor shopping centre on Fishers Farm lands

Sep 24, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

The evolution of Burlington's City Hall and Civic Square

From humble beginnings on Elizabeth Street to its current site on Brant, the local seat of municipal government has changed to meet the needs of the community

Aug 23, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Fun and games through the years at Burlington's LaSalle Park

Formerly Wabasso Park, the Aldershot landmark once featured a roller coaster and amusements

Jul 24, 2023 11:59 AM Read more >

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