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Regional Government Review

Resolution to protect Burlington’s identity and two-tiered municipal government system in Halton passes unanimously at Council

During Monday’s (Feb. 25) Burlington City Council meeting, I brought forward a resolution in response to the Regional Government Review being undertaken by the provincial government. I am very happy to say it passed unanimously. In January of this year, the Province announced its plans to review Ontario’s eight regional

February 26, 2019 No Comments

Regional Government Review

What happened at two meetings Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward attended related to Ontario’s review of Regional Government?

Burlington residents, earlier this month, I attended a pair of meetings related to the Province of Ontario’s review of Regional Government. The following is a recap of what was discussed and presented at both of those meetings. FIRST MEETING: The first meeting was with special advisers appointed by the Province

February 25, 2019 5 Comments

Housing

Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Regarding Letter from Minister Steve Clark on Provincial Housing Supply Action Plan

Here is a statement from me regarding a letter my office received last week from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark on the provincial government’s Housing Supply Action Plan. Burlington, Ont. — February 22nd, 2019 — My office recently received a letter from Minister Steve Clark of

February 25, 2019 6 Comments

Budget

Highlights from the Burlington 2019 Proposed Capital and Operating Budgets

Council is in the middle of capital and operating budget discussions. Staff’s initial proposed operating budget called for a 3.99% tax increase. I am working with my council colleagues to get that below 3% while investing in transit, infrastructure, seniors programming, bylaw enforcement and more. As the 2019 Budget process

February 25, 2019 3 Comments

People

Our city has lost local advocate, ambassador and Burlington Hall of Famer Don Green

The City of Burlington has lost a local advocate and ambassador in the passing of resident Don Green. A booster of Burlington and Canada, Mr. Green was a remarkable and wonderful man, sailor and inductee of the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame. A lifelong resident between Hamilton and Burlington, he

February 22, 2019 2 Comments

Cannabis

Province announces Burlington location for retail cannabis store, public feedback due March 6

The Province’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the locations of the first 14 proposals for legal retail cannabis stores — and Burlington is one of them. According to the AGCO’s website, the store (RELM Cannabis Co.) will be located at 4031 Fairview St., unit 103, at

February 20, 2019 14 Comments

Recreation

Registration for Burlington 2019 Spring and Summer recreation programs opens Feb. 23 for adults

Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 19, 2019 — Adults 19+ and 55+ will be able to register for both spring and summer programs on Feb. 23, 2019 at 9 a.m., doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for early arrivals. Registration is available online at burlington.ca/play, in-person at Burlington Seniors Centre, Tansley Woods

February 20, 2019 2 Comments

Development

Two public meetings and a recommendation report coming March 5 for three development applications

The upcoming Planning and Development Committee meeting for Tuesday, March 5 will be jam-packed with a recommendation report for one development application presented by city staff in the afternoon and statutory public meetings for two more scheduled for the evening. 1335-1355 Plains Road East — to be discussed at 1

February 19, 2019 No Comments

Development

New development application received for Clearview Avenue in Burlington’s Ward 1

A new development application for a six-storey residential apartment in Ward 1 has been received at the City of Burlington. The application, submitted by MHBC Planning Ltd. is calling for a six-storey building with 160 units and a total of 203 vehicle parking spaces with 154 spaces underground and 49

February 15, 2019 1 Comment

Rural Burlington

Second Active Transportation Plan Workshop for Rural Burlington planned for March

If you missed the free Rural Active Transportation Strategy workshop that was held earlier this month, there is another planned for Thursday, March 7. The City of Burlington is taking this on in order to create safe walking and cycling options in rural Burlington for residents. Having safe and connected

February 15, 2019 No Comments

Halton Region

Halton Region launches newly revamped website for residents

Earlier this week, Halton Region launched its redeveloped, more interactive website (halton.ca) to help better connect residents and businesses with its essential services — featuring an easier way to search the site with enhanced functionality, customization options, more video and graphics, and virtual tours. “Our new website puts Regional information and support

February 14, 2019 No Comments

Infrastructure

Provincial funding for the Wyecroft Road Extension and Bridge Project will help relieve traffic in Burlington and Oakville

The Provincial Government has announced it will be providing Halton Region with funding to support the Wyecroft Road Extension and Bridge Project. In July 2018, Regional Council approved this critical infrastructure project for the remaining funding of $57.6 million from the Move Ontario Quick Wins Fund. Currently, Wyecroft Road is

February 14, 2019 6 Comments

Updates and events

Public Invite: Burlington launch party for 100In1Day event

Come learn more about the 100In1Day global movement at a launch party planned for Thursday, Feb. 21. 100In1Day tasks people to take ownership of their city and together create a better place to live — the concept is simple, 100 urban interventions across Canada in one day, June 1. So,

February 13, 2019 No Comments

Construction

Halton Region Watermain, Wastewater Main Construction coming to Ayr Place and Lomond Crescent in Burlington spring 2020

The following letter was delivered to residents regarding watermain and wastewater main work coming to Burlington’s Ward 4 from Halton Region’s Public Works Engineering & Construction Department: February 11, 2019 Watermain and Wastewater Main Improvements on Ayr Place and Watermain Improvements on Lomond Crescent, Ward 4, City of Burlington, Our File:

February 12, 2019 No Comments

People

Burlington mourns loss of former City and Regional Alderman Bob Brechin

Our city has lost another highly-regarded leader of our community with the passing of Robert Douglas “Bob” Brechin. A known family man and civic-minded career-man of 40 years at Dofasco, Mr. Brechin also served as an Alderman for Burlington City Council for 19 years, between 1978-1997, and was elected as

February 12, 2019 No Comments

Trees and Greenspace

Second drop-in information session for Roseland Private Tree Bylaw Pilot

The City of Burlington is hosting its second public drop-in information session for the Roseland Private Tree Bylaw pilot before the program takes effect on March 1. The info session is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Central Areana’s auditorium, from 7-9 p.m. It will give residents and businesses the chance

February 11, 2019 No Comments

People

Statement on the passing of Burlington’s Pasquale Paletta

Today (Feb. 8), I issued the following statement on behalf of Burlington City Council on the death of Pasquale Paletta: “I, with many residents of Burlington, am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pasquale Paletta. Our condolences go out to Pasquale’s family. Pat, as he was affectionally known

February 8, 2019 No Comments

Recreation

Burlington’s skate-lending program expands to Appleby Ice Centre’s The State Hub

Great news for our local skaters – the City of Burlington’s skate-lending program is expanding to the Appleby Ice Centre. Residents of all ages can access a variety of skates and other equipment on a first-come, first-served basis, all year-round, without a time limit or the need to fill a

February 8, 2019 No Comments

Official Plan & Zoning

Burlington Council votes to re-examine Adopted 2018 Official Plan

At Thursday’s (Feb. 7) Special Meeting of Council, following the Committee of the Whole – Budget meeting, council unanimously voted to approve my motion to re-examine the policies of the Adopted 2018 Official Plan and review matters of height and density in our city. I want to thank all of Council

February 8, 2019 9 Comments

Budget

Burlington Council hears 2019 Budget feedback from delegations at Committee

It was great to hear from the seven delegates who attended the Committee of the Whole – Budget meeting Thursday (Feb. 7) morning to offer their feedback on the 2019 capital and operating budgets. At Monday’s general Committee of the Whole meeting, we had Delegate James Sisson, who urged committee and

February 7, 2019 3 Comments

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Resolution to protect Burlington’s identity and two-tiered municipal government system in Halton passes unanimously at Council

What happened at two meetings Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward attended related to Ontario’s review of Regional Government?

Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Regarding Letter from Minister Steve Clark on Provincial Housing Supply Action Plan

Highlights from the Burlington 2019 Proposed Capital and Operating Budgets

Our city has lost local advocate, ambassador and Burlington Hall of Famer Don Green

Province announces Burlington location for retail cannabis store, public feedback due March 6

Registration for Burlington 2019 Spring and Summer recreation programs opens Feb. 23 for adults

Two public meetings and a recommendation report coming March 5 for three development applications

New development application received for Clearview Avenue in Burlington’s Ward 1

Second Active Transportation Plan Workshop for Rural Burlington planned for March

Halton Region launches newly revamped website for residents

Provincial funding for the Wyecroft Road Extension and Bridge Project will help relieve traffic in Burlington and Oakville

Public Invite: Burlington launch party for 100In1Day event

Halton Region Watermain, Wastewater Main Construction coming to Ayr Place and Lomond Crescent in Burlington spring 2020

Burlington mourns loss of former City and Regional Alderman Bob Brechin

Second drop-in information session for Roseland Private Tree Bylaw Pilot

Statement on the passing of Burlington’s Pasquale Paletta

Burlington’s skate-lending program expands to Appleby Ice Centre’s The State Hub

Burlington Council votes to re-examine Adopted 2018 Official Plan

Burlington Council hears 2019 Budget feedback from delegations at Committee

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