During our Committee of the Whole meeting on March 4, committee members discussed the future operation of the LaSalle Park Marina and the need of a new wave break. We had four delegations on the item, a recording of which is available by click the link COW-March4-LaSalleMarina. The full staff
On June 13, I will be joining Oakville Mayor Rob Burton for an informative evening where we will discuss some important issues, similarities and differences between our two neighbouring municipalities. The event will be moderated by the co-chair of the incorporated non-profit Engaged Citizens of Burlington (ECOB), Roland Tanner. Please
This year will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the invasion of Juno Beach in Normandy, France by Canadian military forces during the Second World War on Tuesday, June 6, 1944. The landing played an integral role in the liberation of Europe during the war and contributed greatly to
The federal budget that was released on Tuesday (March 19) had some good news for our city, including municipal top-up funding to support local infrastructure priorities. Through that, Burlington will benefit from the one-time doubling of the Federal Gas Tax funding resulting in an extra $5.6 million for infrastructure. Federal
The public is invited to attend the Statutory Public Meeting for a development application for 1085 Clearview Ave. on April 2. The application is submitted by MHBC Planning Ltd. on behalf of LIV Communities and the Hamilton Meeting Rooms Association and includes 1085 Clearview Ave., and 1082, 1086 and 1090 St.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has authorized the retail cannabis store RELM Cannabis, located at 4031 Fairview St., unit 103, at the corner of Walkers Line, the Province announced earlier this week — the store was issued its retail operator licence last Wednesday (March 13). According to
A notice to residents and drivers in the area, a portion of South Service Road will be closed next week (March 25-29) for work part of Halton Region’s wastewater infrastructure and efforts to reduce the risk of basement flooding. The Region is rehabilitating wastewater sewer mains, laterals and maintenance holes
I released a Statement from the Mayor on behalf of Burlington City Council earlier today regarding the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 plane crash and the mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch: “On behalf of Burlington City Council, I would like to offer my sincere
The Statutory Public Meeting for the development application at 5353 Lakeshore Road has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers. You do not have to register in advance to speak at a statutory public meeting. The meeting was previously set for Feb. 12, but cancelled
Media release from the Office of Oakville North-Burlington MP Pam Damoff. Oakville/Burlington, Ont. – Monday, March 11, 2019 – Last month the Standing Committee on Natural Resources tabled its report “Insect Management in Canada’s Forest sector: Strengthening National Cooperation Against Current and Future Outbreaks.” Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington
Three construction project sites in Burlington have been granted noise bylaw exemptions by the City at: the QEW at North Shore Boulevard East, 1800 Tobyn Drive and Hwy. 403 at King Road. Noise bylaw exemptions are typically needed when construction equipment must be used before 7 a.m. and/or after 7
Media Release from the City of Burlington Burlington, Ont. – March 13, 2019 — The Province on Ontario is asking Burlington residents and businesses to provide their input on how to improve governance, decision-making and service delivery for regional governments and the municipalities that are members of regional governments. Burlington is
City of Burlington’s Department of City Building recently announced it is piloting some changes to our development application process for Official Plan Amendments (OP), Zoning Bylaw Amendments (RZ) and Subdivision (SD) applications in 2019. The Process: There are six steps in the development application process for amendments to OP and
The public is invited to attend the Statutory Public Meeting for the Georgian Court development application on April 2. The application, submitted by bcIMC Realty Corporation, includes 610 and 611 Surrey Lane, 865 King Road, 615 and 699 Marley Road, and 847, 871, 894 and 917 Warwick Drive. It is
The City of Burlington has received a development application in Ward 2 at 441 Maple Ave. for a Better Life Retirement Residence. The developer, MHBC Planning Ltd., is proposing an 11-storey residential apartment building with 153 units (a density of 547 units per hectare). A total of 164 vehicle parking
Your new Burlington City Council was inaugurated on Dec. 3, 2018, so as of today (Tuesday, March 12), we will officially have been on the job for 100 days. I still wake up smiling every morning, grateful for the opportunity to be Mayor of this amazing city. We’ve worked well
Media release from City of Burlington Burlington, Ont. — March 11, 2019 — The documentary Band Geeks, featuring the Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB), has been accepted into two film festivals: The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and the Pasadena International Film Festival. “The documentary really highlights the efforts
Media release from Burlington Economic Development Corporation February 20, 2019, Burlington, ON – Dextro Analytics joins the TechPlace LaunchPad Program Dextro Analytics Inc. is the latest company to join the TechPlace LaunchPad Program. Started in Toronto, co-founders Manmit Shrimali and Ajith Govind began Dextro Analytics as a consulting company. The team found success by leveraging industry knowledge, artificial intelligence, psychology, and technology to help clients unify
It’s that time of year again — the annual closure of King Road in Burlington starts Monday, March 18 to ensure the safe passage of the endangered Jefferson salamanders during its breeding migration period. The roadway will be closed from the base of the Niagara Escarpment to Mountain Brow Road
Have your say — Burlington Transit is hosting several drop-in sessions for future transit planning and proposed changes for 2019. In each session you will get the chance to talk to city staff and provide your feedback. MARCH — Future Transit Planning What will be discussed: Those who attend will
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