*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 21, 2023 — The City is proud to announce its participation in the provincewide “Saved by the Beep” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage residents to take part in Ontario’s first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day …
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*Please see below a news release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release September 21, 2023 Community organizations can now submit applications to the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) for 2024 funding. The HRCIF supports non-profit human service programs and initiatives that enhance the health, safety and …
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*Please see below a Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 21, 2023 — I am delighted to announce Esther Gibbs as my new Policy and Community Support Specialist in the Burlington Mayor’s Office. This is a new position in the Mayor’s Office that was approved by Council at our July …
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 19, 2023 — The City of Burlington encourages residents and people who work in the city to subscribe to Alert Burlington, a free emergency notification system. The purpose of Alert Burlington is to keep you informed about local emergencies like …
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*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 …
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 18, 2023 — The City is collecting public feedback on City services through the 2023 Community Survey. The survey opens Monday, Sept. 25. The feedback helps guide future actions and decisions on City services. It also helps City staff …
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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 …
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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Today (Sept. 15), Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Paul Calandra sent a letter to Ontario’s municipalities asking us to evaluate and give our feedback on the recommendations from the Housing Affordability Task Force as the Province prepares for the upcoming Housing Forum in November 2023. The Province has also published a new …
MY TAKE: I can say with absolute certainty this Council and City staff will never sell Tyandaga Golf Course. We will never give up an inch of that greenspace. We have heard concerns from the community that this course is at-risk to development. Rest assured, we will never surrender this greenspace. We want to hear …
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*Please see below a joint statement from Mayor Meed Ward & Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 14, 2023 — Burlington City Council has conditionally accepted a revised proposal related to a development application at 1600 Kerns Rd. to rezone the site from ‘Neighbourhood Commercial’ to ‘Mixed-Use’. This zoning continues to allow …
*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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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 …
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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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 7, 2023 — On Saturday, Sept. 23, the City of Burlington is hosting its annual Fall Tree Giveaway. As part of the event, the City is giving away 500 trees of various species to Burlington residents to plant on their …
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