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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
You are invited to attend a Statutory Public Meeting for the Planning and Development Committee where you can learn more about a development application for 1497-1511 Old Plains Road West, ask questions, and share your comments with City staff, the applicant, and your Ward Councillor. Date: Monday, January 15, 2019Time:
With input from its riders, Burlington Transit will introduce schedule changes for some Burlington Transit bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
Did you miss the Inauguration ceremony for the new City Council? Catch the whole event here on Facebook Live. Many thanks to all our participants, the staff who organized this event, and you for attending or watching online. It was a truly great night! Watch: Council inauguration Read: Inauguration Speech
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