At our Regional Council meeting on May 20, we approved a staff report outlining preliminary growth scenarios for Halton’s municipalities. Council’s recommendation: THAT Report No. LPS41-19 re: “Regional Official Plan Review – Progress Update on the Integrated Growth Management Strategy and Preliminary Growth Scenarios” be received for information THAT staff
Today my fellow Halton Mayors, Halton Regional Chair, and I released a statement calling on the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to provide immediate additional funding for cities and towns as we continue to deal with COVID-19. Local Oakville-North Burlington MP Pam Damoff and Milton MP Adam
UPDATE (June 5, 2020): Yesterday’s Solidarity March was part of a global movement to support members of our black community and add our voices to protest death based simply of the colour of someone’s skin. It’s an important message to send, even during a pandemic. I stand with the Halton
The month of June has many causes and campaigns dedicated to it. Below, please find a brief listing of some of them I’d like to bring awareness to for our Burlington residents. PRIDE MONTH Pride Month is a way of recognizing the influence LGBTQ2IS+ people have had around the world.
A virtual public meeting to receive public input on the Millcroft Greens proposed development has been scheduled for Wednesday June 17 from 7-9pm. Details for how to participate can be found on the Pending Applications webpage for this proposal. Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna will
The City of Burlington has taken another step forward in enhancing public involvement in planning and development matters, by creating webpages for proposed development applications. In the past, a webpage would only be created after a complete application had been submitted, yet public input starts much sooner than that in
Yesterday marked the 8th meeting of the Burlington COVID-19 Task Force and was, as always, well attended by dozens of leaders from throughout our community who continue to prioritize the collaborative work being done together through this challenging time. The meeting began with an update on the City’s redesign of
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 29, 2020 — At Burlington City Council on Monday, May 25, Council received details on the City’s approach to virtual statutory public meetings in accordance with the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, (the Planning Act)
*NOTE: Please click the link for the full minutes from the May 25, 2020 Burlington City Council Meeting — Post-Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting of Council_May25_2020. Burlington City Council unanimously endorsed, at the May 25 meeting, a declaration to urge the Government of Canada to provide urgent funding to assure
*NOTE: Please click the link for the full minutes from the May 25, 2020 Burlington City Council Meeting — Post-Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting of Council_May25_2020. At the May 25 regular meeting of Burlington Council, we unanimously approved a resolution encouraging local property owners/landlords to participate in the Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial
*NOTE: Please click the link for the full minutes from the May 25, 2020 Burlington City Council Meeting — Post-Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting of Council_May25_2020. On May 25, Burlington City Council unanimously approved a resolution endorsing my nomination, as Mayor, for a seat on the Association of Municipalities of
*Please see a media release issued by the City of Burlington below. Burlington, Ont. — May 28, 2020 — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has received an application for a ninth cannabis retail store in Burlington called The Spot Cannabis. The proposed location at 3247 Appleby Line
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 27, 2020 — On Thursday, June 4, between 6 and 7:30 p.m., the City of Burlington will hold another telephone town hall event to share information and answer resident questions about what summer in
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it hard for us not to feel isolated from each other, and our families, friends and colleagues. That’s why it’s important for us to take every opportunity we can to safely connect virtually by phone, Zoom/FaceTime/Skype, or even a simple email. Earlier this month, I
*Please see a media release below issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 27, 2020 — As the Provincial government eases some of the COVID-19 restrictions, the City of Burlington is redesigning its services to ensure they can resume safely for staff and residents. When announcements are
Earlier this week, I, along with the rest of Burlington Council and City staff, was made aware of a proposed motion related to LaSalle Park being brought forward by Hamilton Councillor Sam Merulla to their Council meeting today (Wednesday, May 27). The text of that is below. The park is
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — May 26, 2020 — Burlington City Council approved the 2020 Tax Levy Bylaw at its meeting on May 25, 2020. The bylaw allows the City to bill 2020 property taxes and set payment due dates
This weekend, the Province announced it was expanding COVID-19 testing across Ontario to include people who are asymptomatic. Premier Ford also encouraged individuals to attend assessment centres for testing whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms or if they are concerned that they may have been exposed. The Province remains
On Thursday May 21st the Burlington COVID-19 Task Force held our 7th weekly meeting. We began with an overview of the changes that were happening this week as a result of provincial announcements related to reopening Ontario, including parking lots and parks, golf courses and tennis courts, off-leash dog areas
On May 22, 2020, the Halton Region Medical Officer of Health issued a Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. This Order requires residents who have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and all associated close contacts to stay home for 14 days and self-isolate.
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