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A Better Burlington began in 2006 after my neighbours said they felt left out of city decisions, learning about them only after they’d been made. As journalist for 22 years, I thought “I can do something about that” and a website and newsletter were born. They’ve taken various forms and names over the years, but the intent remains: To let you know what’s happening at City Hall before decisions are made, so you can influence outcomes for A Better Burlington. The best decisions are made when elected representatives tap the wisdom of our community members, and welcome many different perspectives.This site allows residents to comment and debate with each other; our Commenting Guidelines established in 2016 aim to keep debate respectful. Got an idea or comment you want to share privately? Please, get in touch:

*Please see below a news release issued by the Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus. March 23, 2023 Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) would like to thank Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy for the 2023 Ontario Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. Through the budget consultation process, OBCM urged the province to …

Ontario’s Big City Mayors Respond to the Province’s 2023 Budget Read More »

*Please see below a news release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release March 23, 2023 Halton Regional Council is developing a Strategic Business Plan that will guide the Region’s work over the next four years. To seek input from the public, the Region has prepared a Consultation …

Halton Region Seeking Public Input on Key Priorities for 2023-2026 Read More »

At our March 21 meeting, Burlington City Council unanimously approved endorsing the City of Burlington 2031 Municipal Housing Target Pledge in support of our commitment to meet the Province of Ontario’s 2031 housing target for our city of 29,000 homes. This was done as a result of the City of Burlington being asked by the …

Burlington Council Unanimously Approves Housing Pledge to Meet Province’s 2031 Target, While Reaffirming the Protection of Greenbelt & Niagara Escarpment Planning Area Lands Read More »

*Please see below a news release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release March 21, 2023 Halton Region, like many other jurisdictions across Canada, is receiving reports of dead birds with suspected avian influenza (H5N1), also known as avian or bird flu. Avian influenza usually spreads among wild bird …

Wild Birds with Suspected Avian Influenza Found in Halton Region Read More »

Our weekly series “Budget Briefs” lets residents know how our community will be benefitting from specific investments in Burlington’s approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. •                    •                    • During 2023 Budget deliberations, Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan …

Free Transit for Youth on Weekends, Evenings in Burlington Read More »

Welcome to the Mayor’s Monday Mailbag, an initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office launched to share weekly answers to questions from the public we’ve received through our main email inbox at mayor@burlington.ca or the Mayor’s social media platforms. At the end of the month, we publish a roundup of those most pressing …

Mayor’s Monday Mailbag – March 20, 2023 – How Can I Request a Flag-Raising, Proclamation or Pier-Lighting in Burlington? Read More »

Good morning Burlington, The official launch of Bimose Agaming — Walking Along the Lake, Indigenous Art Walk & Spring Equinox Celebration is on today (Monday, March 20) starting at the Spencer Smith Park Gazebo at 11:30 a.m. The event also is a celebration of local Indigenous artists. For more details on this event and what’s …

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: March 20-26, 2023 Read More »

Good morning Burlington, Wishing all of our elementary and secondary school students a wonderful and restful March Break this week! This Friday (March 17) also marks St. Patrick’s Day and hoping those in our community celebrating on the day, do so safely and take advantage of the wonderful local pubs and restaurants our city has …

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: March 13-19, 2023 Read More »