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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 City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 18, 2023 — The City of Burlington has revitalized the Honour Roll of Trees program. Today, the program was officially launched with more than 120 trees of 75 different species across the city. Honour Roll trees have commemorative plaques installed …

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Our popular “Food for Feedback” event is now award-winning! The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Core Values Awards were presented on Sept. 14 at the IAP2 North American Conference in Seattle, WA and Burlington’s Food for Feedback won an honorable mention award in the ‘Extending the Practice through Creativity, Contribution and Innovation in the …

Burlington’s Food for Feedback Wins Honourable Mention in IAP2 Core Values Awards & Named Finalist in Granicus Digital Government Awards 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 – Sept. 18, 2023 – Where to Get Details on Home Construction & Renovation Projects in Burlington? Read More »

Good morning, Burlington! There are several events and recognitions in support of our community happening this coming weekend including charity walks, the Appleby Line Street Festival, Public Transit Users’ Forum, and more! For more on what’s happening this week, please see my weekly update for Sept. 18-24, 2023 here: Mayor’s Weekly Public Update Sept. 18-24, …

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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 14, 2023 — The City of Burlington will be refreshing the area surrounding City Hall. This includes Civic Square, City Hall’s front entrance and façade and the streetscapes of Brant Street and Elgin Street in the immediate area. The public …

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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 13, 2023 — The City of Burlington is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy three weeks of free, interactive in-person or online events and activities during Culture Days. This year’s annual celebration is Sept. 22 to Oct. 15, 2023. …

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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 11, 2023 — Burlington homeowners can now apply for an interest-free loan of up to $10,000 for the purchase and installation of an air-source heat pump. Application is done through the City’s Better Homes Burlington Pilot program. To apply online, …

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*Please see below a Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 11, 2023 — I am delighted to announce Marie Nash as my new Chief of Staff in the Burlington Mayor’s Office. Marie has been a leader of more than 12 years in communications, public policy, and community engagement. She brings …

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Good morning, Burlington! With summer beginning to wind down, we’re back to regular business at City Hall with the start of the Standing Committee Week for September today. For links to the committee agendas and more on what’s happening this week, please see my weekly update for Sept. 11-17, 2023 here: Mayor’s Weekly Public Update …

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Sept. 9 marks the day in 1873 when the Village of Burlington formed. So today, at City Hall, we not only celebrated our Burlington 150+ anniversary with special flag-raisings and a special proclamation, we also recognized that our city’s history goes beyond 150 years and honoured the diverse Indigenous Peoples who have lived in this …

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