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Province of Ontario appoints special advisors to begin Regional Government Review

The Provincial Government announced today it was moving ahead with its review of regional governments and appointed Michael Fenn and Ken Seiling as Special Advisors. The advisors will consult broadly over the coming months and provide recommendations to improve governance, decision-making and service delivery, the Ontario PCs have said, adding the regional government

January 15, 2019 No Comments

Committee & Council meetings

City Council votes to opt-in to allow retail cannabis stores in Burlington

Burlington City Council voted 5-2 to opt-in, allowing retail cannabis stores to set up shop in our city during last night’s (Monday, Jan. 14) Special Meeting of Council. We heard from the 2,718 residents who completed our online survey, between Dec. 4, 2018-Jan. 10, 2019, that 62.8 per cent of you

January 15, 2019 No Comments

Families

Message of condolence to Ottawa regarding the OC Transpo Bus Accident

I issued the following statement to the residents of Ottawa and Mayor Jim Watson on behalf of city council on the OC Transpo bus accident on Friday, Jan. 11. “As a former resident of Ottawa through high school and university, and on behalf of Burlington City Council, I would like

January 15, 2019 No Comments

Arts & Culture

Thousands attend heart-warming music tribute to WOTE’s Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor in Burlington

The turnout this Sunday (Jan. 13) was truly an amazing and heart-warming tribute to Burlington’s and Walk Off The Earth’s Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor, with thousands braving the cold to share their love and support for an incredible musical talent. Amassing around Civic Square, folks from Burlington and across the GTA

January 14, 2019 No Comments

Committee & Council meetings

UPDATE: Staff recommendation on the future of cannabis stores in Burlington

City of Burlington staff has come out with an updated report ahead regarding the city’s opt-in/opt-out decision on cannabis retails stores ahead of tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting and Special Meeting of Council, immediately after. Staff is recommending Burlington opt-in to allow the inclusion of retail cannabis stores in

January 14, 2019 No Comments

Arts & Culture

Launch of Burlington’s new Key to the City program sees Mike Taylor, posthumously, as first recipient

The Mayor’s Office is launching a new Key to the City program at the City of Burlington to honour individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our community. The first recipient of this new distinction will be, posthumously, Mike Taylor of Walk Off The Earth — at this

January 10, 2019 No Comments

Arts & Culture

Applications for Burlington Arts and Culture Fund now open

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Burlington 2019 Arts and Culture Fund (BACF). The annual program gives project grants to local artists, multicultural groups and arts and culture organizations to help foster creativity and enrich how Burlington residents experience and engage with arts and culture. Last year’s BACF

January 8, 2019 No Comments

Recreation

Tansley Woods Community Centre’s indoor play-space closing for renovations Jan. 8-Feb. 4

Burlington, Ont.—Monday, Jan. 7, 2019— The indoor play-space at Tansley Woods Community Centre will be replaced with a new and improved play experience. Renovations begin Tuesday, Jan. 8 and are expected to last until Feb. 4, 2019. Renovations to the space include: Removing and installing a new play structure Removing and

January 7, 2019 No Comments

Updates and events

Memorial Tribute for Walk off the Earth’s Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor Sunday, Jan. 13

Join the Burlington community as it comes together to remember and pay tribute to Walk off the Earth’s Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor in front of City Hall this Sunday (Jan. 13). A free-to-attend, outdoor memorial tribute will be held at Civic Square from 4:30-7:30 p.m. with acoustic performances by members

January 7, 2019 No Comments

Development

Public Meeting Jan. 9 for 1157-1171 North Shore Blvd. development application

The City of Burlington has received a development application for a seniors’ living campus at 1157-1171 North Shore Blvd. E. and a public meeting is set for this Wednesday (Jan. 9). The meeting will be held at the Art Gallery of Burlington’s Shoreline Room, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. at 7 p.m.

January 7, 2019 No Comments

Development

Neighbourhood Meeting for development application at 2069-2079 Lakeshore and 383-385 Pearl

Residents looking to get more information on a downtown development application for 2069-2079 Lakeshore Road and 383-385 Pearl Street will want to head to the neighbourhood meeting scheduled for later this month. The meeting will be held at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., on Tuesday, Jan. 29

January 7, 2019 1 Comment

Construction

Guelph Line area watermain upgrade — Prospect to Mainway

The construction around the Guelph Line area, from Prospect Street to Mainway, is related to a watermain upgrade being done by Halton Region and expected to take until the end of 2019. A second, large diameter watermain is being built to the Washburn Reservoir and Pumping Station. These improvements are

January 7, 2019 No Comments

Honours & Recognitions

Burlington’s Ron Foxcroft appointed to the Order of Canada

Last month, we joined countless of proud Burlingtonians in congratulating one of our own — Ron Foxcroft — for being appointed to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. It is a well-deserved honour. The Order is how Canada recognizes and

January 4, 2019 No Comments

Recreation

City of Burlington 2019 Spring/Summer Live and Play guide available Jan. 10

CITY OF BURLINGTON MEDIA RELEASE Burlington, Ont.—Jan. 04, 2019 — The 2019 Spring/Summer Live and Play guide, featuring listings for city recreation, sport and culture programs, will be available starting Jan. 10 at burlington.ca/play. Registration Details Online registration will take place on the following dates and times: Date Time Program Saturday, Jan.

January 4, 2019 No Comments

Economic Development

Burlington Economic Development Corporation recruiting three new board members

The Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is looking for board members to fill three vacant seats at its 2019 AGM. Board members serve for three years for their initial term, which then is up for renewal up to a total of three terms. As a member of an inter-dependent, multi-disciplinary

January 4, 2019 No Comments

Accessibility

Angela Coughlan Pool closing for renovations March 18 to create a more inclusive change room space

The Angela Coughlan Pool, at Upper Middle Road and Guelph Line, will be closing as of March 18 to accommodate a major renovations project that will take it to the spring of 2020. Some pool programs and staffing will be shifted to other locations to help with local demand. If

January 3, 2019 No Comments

Development

Mid-rise Building Guidelines open house Jan. 16

Burlington is creating design guidelines for mid-rise buildings in the city. These guidelines will be used by city staff to evaluate development applications where mid-rise buildings between five and 11 storeys are proposed. You can learn more about the guidelines at an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at City

January 3, 2019 No Comments

Awards

Nominations open for Burlington’s Best Awards

Consider nominating an individual or organization for a Burlington’s Best Award to shine a light on their accomplishments.
The awards honours Burlington’s most outstanding citizens with the winners in each of the eight categories revealed at a celebration in May.

January 2, 2019 No Comments

Development

Revised Meeting Date (Jan. 15): Development at 2421 and 2431 New Street

The meeting will discuss and consider the development application for 2421 and 2431 New Street and you are invited to learn more about it, ask questions, and share your comments with City staff, the applicant, and your Ward Councillor.

December 23, 2018 5 Comments

City Hall

Council appoints interim city manager

Burlington City Council is pleased to announce it has appointed Tim Commisso as its Interim City Manager, effective Jan. 7, 2019. Tim is currently a Senior Advisor at MNP, a national accounting, tax and consulting firm.

December 21, 2018 1 Comment

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Province of Ontario appoints special advisors to begin Regional Government Review

City Council votes to opt-in to allow retail cannabis stores in Burlington

Message of condolence to Ottawa regarding the OC Transpo Bus Accident

Thousands attend heart-warming music tribute to WOTE’s Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor in Burlington

UPDATE: Staff recommendation on the future of cannabis stores in Burlington

Launch of Burlington’s new Key to the City program sees Mike Taylor, posthumously, as first recipient

Applications for Burlington Arts and Culture Fund now open

Tansley Woods Community Centre’s indoor play-space closing for renovations Jan. 8-Feb. 4

Memorial Tribute for Walk off the Earth’s Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor Sunday, Jan. 13

Public Meeting Jan. 9 for 1157-1171 North Shore Blvd. development application

Neighbourhood Meeting for development application at 2069-2079 Lakeshore and 383-385 Pearl

Guelph Line area watermain upgrade — Prospect to Mainway

Burlington’s Ron Foxcroft appointed to the Order of Canada

City of Burlington 2019 Spring/Summer Live and Play guide available Jan. 10

Burlington Economic Development Corporation recruiting three new board members

Angela Coughlan Pool closing for renovations March 18 to create a more inclusive change room space

Mid-rise Building Guidelines open house Jan. 16

Nominations open for Burlington’s Best Awards

Revised Meeting Date (Jan. 15): Development at 2421 and 2431 New Street

Council appoints interim city manager

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