At the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee meeting on Jan. 11, committee members received a Mayor’s Office report detailing Mayor Meed Ward’s virtual conferences she plans to attend in 2021. Here is a full copy of the report: MO-01-21 Mayor’s virtual conferences for 2021. Please note, this item
Good morning Burlington, A busy week ahead with a council workshop today on the Private Tree Bylaw and an Emergency Control Group meeting, and a check-in tomorrow morning with Halton Mayors and our Regional Chair followed by the monthly council meeting later on the same day. Wednesday has the monthly
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. (PDF version: OBCM – News Release – January 15 2021 Meeting) Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 15, 2021 — Earlier this week, the Province announced a State of Emergency, with additional restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. The
*Please see below a media release issued by Ontario’s Big City Mayors. January 15, 2021 – At its first meeting of the year this morning, Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM) discussed municipal efforts to assist the provincially-led vaccination roll-out, to support the province-wide lockdown, and reduce employee health risks. The
Please below my first Burlington Post guest column for 2021 that’s already online and will appear in print in the Thursday, Jan. 21 print edition. — This year isn’t starting off exactly how we had hoped. We’re now in the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. We need to pull together
*Please see below a media release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release January 14, 2021 Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward (City of Burlington), Mayor Rick Bonnette (Town of Halton Hills), Mayor Gord Krantz (Town of Milton), Mayor Rob
*Please see below a media release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release January 13, 2021 As Federal Cabinet continues to assess whether or not to approve CN’s proposed truck-rail hub in Milton, the Halton Municipalities are urging them to take into account
*Please see below a media release issued by Burlington Economic Development. January 13, 2021 | BURLINGTON, ON – The Burlington Economic Development Corporation, also known as BEDC, announced today that effective immediately it will be revising its name to Burlington Economic Development and will drop the use of an acronym.
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 12, 2021 — The City of Burlington has created an internal City COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination Taskforce made up of City staff and the Mayor’s Office as a proactive measure should the City be called
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 12, 2021 — The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark H. Simeoni, MCIP, RPP as the new Director of the Community Planning Department. “On behalf of the City of
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 11, 2021 — The City of Burlington wants to hear from residents about how they would like to participate in engagements lead by the City and what topics they are interested in engaging on.
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 11, 2021 — There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor, active and fun winter play with the City of Burlington. Dress appropriately, stay safe and enjoy a winter wonderland! Play Equipment Lending Library Play
Good morning Burlington, This week marks the start of our committee cycle at Burlington City Hall. For the weekly update for Jan. 11-17, 2021, please click here: Mayors Weekly Update Jan 11-17 2021 Stay healthy and be kind to one another, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
Please see below the statement I released today publicly on travel and accountability during the province-wide shutdown: Statement from Burlington Mayor Meed Ward – Jan 8 2021. Burlington, Ont. – Jan. 8, 2021 — For full transparency and accountability, I have not travelled outside the country or province in more
Yesterday, I sent out an update through our dedicated Millcroft Newsletter. Click the link or read below for the full update. City of Burlington staff have reviewed the Millcroft Greens application for redevelopment of lands in the Millcroft Golf Club and have now deemed it complete. Now that the application
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. – Jan. 7, 2021 — On Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., the City of Burlington will host a virtual budget town hall to seek the community’s input on their priorities for the city’s 2021 budget.
*Please see below a media release issued by Tourism Burlington. MEDIA RELEASE 2021 01 04 For Immediate Release BURLINGTON, ON — The Board of Directors of Tourism Burlington announced today, the selection of Kristene Smith as its new Executive Director, effective January 25, 2021. Kristene brings to this role a
*Please see below a media release issued by Joseph Brant Hospital. January 4, 2021 Corporate Communications 905-632-3737 ext. 2038 corporatecommunications@josephbranthospital.ca For Immediate Release Burlington, ON – Joseph Brant Hospital’s Pandemic Response Unit (PRU) – the first of its kind built in Ontario – is ready to welcome its first COVID-19
*Please see below a media release issued by the Region of Halton. The Regional Municipality of Halton For Immediate Release December 29, 2020 In response to the Ontario’s province-wide shutdown and elementary schools moving to virtual learning between January 4 and 8, Halton Region has partnered with the Ministry of Education and
Good morning and Happy New Year! I hope each of you were able to spend time refreshing and recharging over the holidays and found ways to connect with close friends and family. As we look not only to the week ahead, but the year ahead, I am focused on working
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