*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 29, 2023 — The City of Burlington is updating the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) and has now created a draft UFMP. Residents are invited to review the document and provide feedback into the
Good morning, Burlington! Our June 2023 Standing Committee Week starts tomorrow (Tuesday, May 30) with our Community Planning, Regulation & Mobility (CPRM) Committee, followed by Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk & Accountability (CSSRA) Committee and Environment, Infrastructure & Community Services (EICS) Committee meeting Wednesday (May 30) and Thursday (June 1), respectively.
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 25, 2023 — The City of Burlington and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee are marking National AccessABILITY Week (NAAW) which runs May 28 to June 3. During the week, there will be events and
*Please see below a news release issued by the Juno Beach Centre Association based in Burlington, Ont. Faces of Canada Today Exhibition explores the resilience, transformation, and diversity of the country our Veterans helped build BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – MAY 8TH, 2023 – The Juno Beach Centre (JBC), Canada’s Second World War
Welcome to the Mayor’s Mailbag – May 2023 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.
MY TAKE: I am honoured to serve as OBCM’s chair as Mayor Crombie temporarily steps down. Thank you Mayor Crombie for leading our caucus and I look forward to continuing to represent our 29 member municipalities, representing 70% of Ontario’s population. •
Last night, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 Business Excellence Awards Gala to celebrate our wonderful local businesses. Thank you to Terry Caddo, President and CEO, and the team at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for once again hosting an amazing night of celebration and showcasing some of
*Please see below a City of Burlington notice of construction for LaSalle Park Road Reconstruction Project. The City of Burlington will be undertaking a LaSalle Park Road Reconstruction Project from May to September 2023. As a part of this project (for storm sewer installation and repair work), LaSalle Park Road
Burlington City Council recently received an update report from staff reviewing the 2022 Loose-Leaf Collection Program and providing guidance for the 2023 program. Based on the success of this program, staff are recommending that the City of Burlington continues with the single pickup, three-week program with no significant changes to
Burlington City Council recently received an update report from staff reviewing parking operations at Lowville Park. Council also approved keeping the automated gates at Lowville Park and positioning them in the “up” position during off-peak periods, and putting up enhanced signage at the entrance that would include a QR code
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 18, 2023 — In time for the Victoria Day long weekend, the City’s nine splashpads opened last Saturday (May 20). The splash pads will stay open until the fall. Splash pads are located throughout
Our weekly series “Budget Briefs” lets residents know how our community will be benefitting from specific investments in Burlington’s approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. • • • As part of the
Good morning Burlington, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference & Trade Show is taking place in Toronto this week, from May 25-28. It is the largest gathering of municipal elected officials in Canada. The annual conference is an excellent opportunity for elected officials to gain valuable insights, build relationships, and
At our May 16 Burlington City Council meeting, we unanimously approved a resolution calling on the Province to introduce legislation that hold elected officials to the same human resources (HR) standards that exist in every other working environment. Click/tap here for the resolution or see further down this post: ADM-06-23
At our May 16 Burlington City Council meeting, we unanimously approved a resolution laying out our city’s expectations for the upcoming Provincial review of regional governments. Click/tap here for the resolution or see further down this post: CSSRA-02-23 Motion Memo COB Expectations Re Provincial Review of Regional Govts A digital
*Please see below a news release issued by the Burlington Public Library. May 16, 2023 • Library News Burlington Public Library has been recognized as an outstanding non-profit with two recent accolades. First, the Library was named as a finalist for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in
As part of the dual exchanges that take part in our twinning relationship with Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, both of our cities send reciprocal official delegations to each other every five years. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the City of Apeldoorn. We hosted
Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting. A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 16, 2023 — As many look forward to warmer weather and long weekends, the City of Burlington is expecting more visitors to its popular Beachway Park. This means visitors to the Beachway will need
Our weekly series “Budget Briefs” lets residents know how our community will be benefitting from specific investments in Burlington’s approved 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. • • • As part of the