Halton Regional Council held its inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 term yesterday (Dec. 7, 2022). It was great to welcome our new Regional Councillors and returning Regional Council members so we could all take our oaths of office publicly and in the presence of a judge. I look forward to working with all of my …
Halton Regional Council Holds Inaugural Meeting for 2022-2026 Term Read More »
“This project is a shining light on what happens when developers work with the community: better development happens. A huge thank you to residents who came together to shape this project with support from Ward Councillor Paul Sharman, city staff and, of course, the applicant who incorporated the feedback. This development will bring a variety …
Ontario Land Tribunal Releases Decision on 5111 New St. Development in Burlington Read More »
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 — The City of Burlington has created a “Guide to Tree Protection” to help property owners and applicants navigate tree protection and the City’s tree by-laws, with a focus on the Private Tree By-law. The free …
New Online Guide Available to Help Navigate Tree Protection & Tree Permits 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 questions …
Good morning Burlington, Our first full committee and Council cycle of the 2022-2026 term begins today (Monday, Dec. 5) with the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability (CSSRA) Committee at 9:30 a.m. Later this week will be the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility (CPRM) Committee (on Tuesday, Dec. 6) and the Environment, Infrastructure and Community …
Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: Dec. 5-11, 2022 Read More »
“Bill 23 will devastate municipal finances and our ability to fund things such as parks, community centres, transit — all the amenities a growing community needs. Those costs will be shifted from for-profit developers to taxpayers. We’ll show that as a line item on your next tax bill. There is no guarantee that savings will …
City of Burlington Responds to Severe Impacts of Bill 23 Read More »
Good morning Burlington, Santa Claus is coming back to Burlington’s Downtown with the return of our annual Santa Claus Parade this Sunday (Dec. 4)! The parade will run from 2-4 p.m., starting at Guelph Line from Prospect Street to New Street and make its way to Brant Street at Elgin Street. Non-perishable food donations and letters to …
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Welcome to the Mayor’s Mailbag – November 2022 roundup. The Mayor’s Monday Mailbag is a weekly initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office has launched to share 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 …
MY TAKE: “We understand this is a significant investment — we are building our city not just for today, or the next term of Council, but for future generations. This will be the largest community centre in Burlington and will help alleviate pressures throughout our existing facilities due to demand for space. We are playing …
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 25, 2022 — The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of …
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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 25, 2022 — The City of Burlington is ready for snow and cold and is sharing helpful information for residents to know for this winter season. Residents wanting to stay informed on snow event declarations, facility closures due to …
Earlier this week, I sent a letter — as a member of the Ontario’s Big City Mayors caucus — to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Steve Clark, outlining the City of Burlington’s concerns with Bill 23, More Homes Faster Act, 2022. Among those concerns include: legislated funding cuts to municipalities; accountability …
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 23, 2022 — The City of Burlington’s winter recreation programs are open for registration Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. for adult programs and at 11 a.m. for youth programs. Non-residents can register for programs on Friday, Dec. 9. To …
City of Burlington Winter Recreation Program Registration Opens Dec. 3 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 questions …
Good morning Burlington, Our annual Festival of Lights at Spencer Smith Park is set to begin this Friday (Nov. 25) and will run until Jan. 8, 2023 from 4 p.m. to midnight (12 a.m.) daily — sure to help get our community in the holiday spirit. There’s also been quite a bit in terms of …
Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: Nov. 21-27, 2022 Read More »
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 17, 2022 — The City of Burlington is pleased to announce it has received an A grade for climate action efforts from the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP). This is the second year the City has reported on its climate action …
City of Burlington Awarded an ‘A’ for Carbon Disclosure & Climate Change Efforts Read More »
*Please see below a statement issued by the Ontario’s Big City Mayors caucus + the remarks from OBCM Chair, Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie during his presentation yesterday to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy to discuss Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. November 16, 2022 Today, the Chair of Ontario’s …
A statutory public meeting and a recommendation report to discuss the City of Burlington’s response to the Province’s Bill 109 – More Homes for Everyone Act will take place at the hybrid Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility (CPRM) Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Click here for the public mailout The meeting will …
We held our inaugural Burlington City Council meeting for the 2022-2026 term last night at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, with special guest speakers, some entertainment and a light reception following. Council members took our oaths of office publicly and in the presence of a judge in the celebration event of local democracy. I am honoured …
Burlington City Council Ushers In 2022-2026 Term Read More »
MY TAKE: I have significant concerns about Bill 23. The potential consequences will be devastating to the environment, to coordinated planning and to taxpayers — downloading the costs of growth from for-profit developers to you, the taxpayer. It is chaotic and the wrong kind of disruption. I have little doubt that this will lead to …
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