Welcome to the Mayor’s Monday Mailbag, an initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office has 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
Hello Burlington, We are already heading into the last week of July and I think this two-dose summer is going a little faster than expected! I know we are all making the most of our newly permitted time with friends and family at backyard barbecues, restaurant patios, and local stores
To help keep our residents cool and safe when the weather gets too hot, the City of Burlington is expanding the number of cooling centres available during heat warnings. When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches. On
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 23, 2021 — The City of Burlington is creating its first Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) to guide how people and goods move in and through our community for years to come. Anyone who lives
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. – July 21, 2021 — Work to determine the City of Burlington’s 2022 budget is underway. As part of the annual budget process, residents and businesses are encouraged to share their feedback about the municipal services most
*Please see below a joint statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns on the development at the former Holland Park site. Burlington, Ont. — July 21, 2021 We know the development at 2243, 2269 Fairview Street and 864 Drury Lane is significant and has
The City of Burlington has received a development application in Ward 2 at 535-551 Brant St. The applicant, Renimmob Properties Limited, is proposing a mixed-use development including a 25-storey tower (plus mechanical and rooftop outdoor amenity space) with: a total of 248 residential units (a mix of one-bedroom, one-bedroom +
Burlington Artscape has 50 professional artists painting 4-foot aluminum leaves with stone stands specifically for outdoor art. The works depict the beauty of Burlington that can be displayed proudly on properties throughout the city for years to come! The price is $750 each and 100% of the funds go to
The City of Burlington has received a development application in Ward 5 at 720, 735, 740 Oval Crt. and 5135, 5155 Fairview St. The applicant, Branthaven Development Corporation, is proposing a mixed-use development including eight (8) towers, ranging in height from 11-30 storeys with: a total of 1,996 residential units
*Please see below a message from Burlington Public Library. After a 16-month closure, Central’s 2nd and 3rd floors reopen! We’re thrilled to welcome back our valued customers for browsing, time-limited computer use, and sit & stay visits for leisure, work, and study. More visitors can come inside our branches during
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 19, 2021 — Burlington’s Heritage Advisory Committee has put together an exciting lineup of activities in honour of Heritage Week, taking place from Aug. 2 to 8. A variety of events are planned, with a focus
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 19, 2021 — The City of Burlington will open online registration for indoor summer recreation programs for adults 19+ and adults 55+ beginning Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m. Registration for swimming programs at Tansley
Welcome to the Mayor’s Monday Mailbag, an initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office has 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
Hello Burlington, The Province moved Ontario into Step 3 of its safe reopening plan last Friday (July 16), earlier than expected, and that meant more of our favourite businesses opening up and/or expanding their services, as we well as a chance for us to return to more of the activities
On Wednesday, July 14, we held our 22nd Burlington COVID-19 Task Force meeting. As we move into Step 3 and more businesses and activities reopen, Halton’s COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downwards and our Regional vaccination numbers continue to increase as more residents get their second dose. We want
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 16, 2021 — The City of Burlington will receive Provincial and Federal funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID Resilience Stream that will help fund four projects within Burlington: Elgin
MAYOR MEED WARD’S TAKE: The sacrifices you have all made during this pandemic are why we can reopen earlier than expected and return to more of the activities and people we have missed. Thank you for continuing to do your part, following the health and safety guidelines and coming out
At the July 13 Burlington Council meeting, numerous recommendations were approved from the July cycle of committee meetings. Below are some of the highlights split up by committee. Click this link to go through the full post-meeting minutes for all recommendations that were approved at the June 13 Regular Council
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — July 15, 2021 — The City of Burlington is excited to announce the names of the 2021 Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund recipients. A community investment of $25,200 will go towards three community projects, focused on enhancing
*Please see below a news release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release July 14, 2021 On July 14, 2021, Regional Council approved Halton’s 2022 Budget Directions Report. The Report provides guidelines to staff to maintain existing service levels for Regional programs while
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