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Mayor’s Monday Mailbag – Aug. 8, 2022 – Any Updates on the Building Registration for Tobyn Park Condo?
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’ll publish a
August 8, 2022 No Comments
Weekly Update
Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: Aug. 8-14, 2022
Good morning Burlington, There are a couple of important days of recognition this week to take note of. On Aug. 9, it’s the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples — and this year’s theme is “The role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional
August 8, 2022 No Comments
Committee & Council meetings
Burlington Council Approves Tender Award for Skyway Community Centre & Park Upgrade Project, Construction to Start Oct. 1
At a special Burlington City Council meeting today (Aug. 4), we approved awarding Norlon Builders London Ltd. the tender to go ahead with the planned upgrades for the Skyway Community Centre and Park. Click here for the staff report (Tender Award – EICS 22-35 Skyway Community Centre) and see below
August 4, 2022 2 Comments
Community News
Halton Region Continues to Rank as One of Canada’s Safest Large Communities in 2021
*Please see below a news release issued by Halton Regional Police Service. August 3, 2022 — The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is pleased to announce that Halton region has maintained its position of having the lowest Crime Severity Index (CSI) of all Canadian municipalities with a population of 100,000 or
August 3, 2022 No Comments
Arts & Culture
Burlington Culture Days – ‘RE:emergence’ Needs Artists & Performers
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Aug. 3, 2022 — The City of Burlington is calling for local artists, cultural professionals and creative organizations to host free, interactive in-person or online events and activities during the 13th annual Culture Days. Culture Days
August 3, 2022 No Comments
Veterans
Royal Canadian Legion Burlington Branch 60 Accepting Applications for 2022 Honour Our Veterans Banner Program
The Royal Canadian Legion – Burlington Branch 60 is now accepting applications for its 2022 Honour Our Veterans banner program. In 2019, in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, the Legion placed colourful banners on lightposts lining the streets in downtown Burlington, around City Hall, that honoured local veterans
August 2, 2022 No Comments
Weekly Update
Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: Aug. 1-7, 2022
Good morning Burlington, I hope everyone has been staying cool and beating the heat, and got to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. August marks the beginning of the last full month of summer, and with it are a number of special occasions to take note of. The
August 2, 2022 No Comments
Halton Regional Council
Halton Regional Council approves direction to maintain low tax increases in 2023
*Please see a news release below issued by the Region of Halton. On July 13, Regional Council approved Halton Region’s Budget Directions Report. This Report lays the foundation for keeping taxes at or below the rate of inflation in 2023 while investing in critical programs and services that meet the
July 28, 2022 No Comments
City Projects
City launches redesigned website to improve user experience
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. The City of Burlington launched a redesigned burlington.ca website to make it easier for residents and visitors to find information and access online services. This modernized site now includes burlingtontransit.ca and our calendar in one convenient location. Since
July 28, 2022 No Comments
Volunteering
City of Burlington launches new volunteer program
We’re making it easier for anyone looking to get involved. The City of Burlington has launched a new centralized volunteer program where all volunteer roles for any department of the City will be posted and updated throughout the year. Having a centralized location where residents can visit to view all
July 26, 2022 No Comments
Weekly Update
Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: July 25-31, 2022
Good morning Burlington, I hope you’re all getting the chance to get outside and take advantage of the summer weather, doing the activities you most enjoy and spending time with family, friends and loved ones. A highlight for this week actually comes closer to the end of the week. On
July 25, 2022 No Comments
Halton Regional Council
Halton Region Reports on Key Achievements from the 2019–2022 Strategic Business Plan & COVID-19 Response
*Please see a news release below issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release July 22, 2022 On July 13, 2022, Regional Council received a report on Halton’s key achievements from its 2019–2022 Strategic Business Plan and the Region’s response to COVID-19. “Our Strategic
July 22, 2022 No Comments
Community News
Elgin Promenade Complete: Centennial Trail now runs from Burloak Drive to Brant Street, Connecting East Burlington with the Downtown
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 22, 2022 — The fourth and final phase of the Elgin Promenade, between Pearl Street and Martha Street, is now finished and marks the final piece to complete the Centennial Trail that runs from
July 22, 2022 2 Comments
Mayor's Mailbag
Mayor’s Mailbag – July 2022 Roundup – Millcroft OLT Appeal, Public EV Charging Stations, & Burlington Canal Piers
Welcome to the Mayor’s Mailbag – July 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
July 22, 2022 No Comments
Committee & Council meetings
City of Burlington & Local School Boards to Improve Pedestrian Linkages to Schools During Winter
Burlington Council unanimously approved moving forward, in partnership with our local school boards, to make pedestrian linkages and pathways to schools safer during the winter season. This City staff report (RPF-19-22 Improving Pedestrian Linkages to Schools in Winter Season – Disposition of Staff Directions SD-27-21, SD-28) provided and update to
July 21, 2022 No Comments
Committee & Council meetings
Burlington Council Approves Amendments to Parkland Dedication Bylaw & Cap Rates Adjustment
Burlington City Council approved, through a 4-3 majority vote at our July 12 meeting, the staff-recommended amendments to our Parkland Dedication Bylaw and adjustments to the cap rates. Land prices have increased significantly over the past 17 years. The staff-recommended changes to the bylaw should be implemented to replace what
July 21, 2022 1 Comment
OBCM
OBCM Statement on Province’s Proposal for Big City Mayors
MY TAKE: You may have heard in the news today the Province may be contemplating stronger abilities for mayors in Ontario, beginning with a pilot in Toronto and Ottawa, then rolling it out across the province in 2023. The Chair of the Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) caucus called a
July 20, 2022 No Comments
Building & Bylaw
Burlington Council Receives Update on Building & Bylaw Staff Direction & Staffing
Burlington City Council received an update from Building & Bylaw staff on the status of outstanding staff directions, ongoing workplan items and plan for emerging issues, at our July 12 meeting. At the Council workshop of October 18, 2021 (CWC-10-21), staff outlined some of the challenges and opportunities related to
July 20, 2022 No Comments
Leash-Free Areas
Construction on Burlington’s Central Park New Leash Free Area to Begin August 2022
Burlington City Council approved awarding a tender contract to Oakridge Group Inc. for construction of a leash-free area at Central Park, 2299 New St. The Central Park leash-free area will be a 0.17 hectare, fully-fenced, leash-free facility located in Central Park at the intersection of Drury Lane and New Street.
July 20, 2022 1 Comment
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