Burlington articles

  • Soundbites: Burlington Record Plant On the Move

    Justin Crowther comes across as a humble man. Speaking about the decade-long history of the business he helped launch in the Queen City's South End, the owner and founder of Burlington Record Plant claimed little credit for his venture's accomplishments. "I don't like to talk about legacy or things like that," Crowther said about starting a boutique pressing plant in Burlington in 2014, as vinyl began staging its grand 21st-century comeback. "But if there's one thing I'm proud of, it's...
  • Soundbites: Umphrey's McGee Loves Burlington

    Rock and roll and adulthood are strange bedfellows. One minute, you're a kid in a stinky, sweaty room filled with beer bottles and roaches (both kinds), huddled with some friends and playing music. The next thing you know, you're a "professional musician" traveling 200 days a year, the stinky rooms have turned into studios, and you have a family waiting for you after the tour. You'd be surprised how quickly it happens. Just ask Joel Cummins. The keyboard player and founding member of...
  • Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie campaign returns to Burlington

    Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie campaign officially kicked off in Burlington on Monday. The popular fundraiser runs from April 29 through May 5 with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to over 600 local charities, hospitals and community programs across Canada. The Burlington Food Bank announced its selection as the charitable partner in this […]