I was truly saddened today to hear news of the recent passing of Lydia Jones who led the Burlington Chamber of Commerce from 1980 until retirement in 1995. Lydia moved to Barrie last year to be close to family and passed away shortly after her 92nd birthday. As BCC executive
Budget time for the City of Burlington is here with an overview of the 2020 Budget having been presented to the Committee of the Whole earlier this week. Upcoming key meeting dates include: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 (7:30 p.m.) — 2020 Budget Telephone Town Hall hosted by me (more details
Please see the media release below issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 7, 2019 — It’s been a busy year in Burlington when it comes to the climate and environmental concerns. The latest in a series of meetings for residents on climate action is being hosted
There is finally some relief for residents. A notorious “party house” on Airbnb that brought residents to recent council and committee meetings to share their stories — and that led to a review of our short-term rental policies in the city — has been suspended by Airbnb for 90 days.
Commenting is now open for a proposed cannabis store in Burlington, The Hunny Pot, at 1505 Guelph Line, Units 3-4. The closing date for comments is Nov. 14, 2019. Anyone can provide comments on a proposed location to the Province’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The City of
If you missed our Burlington City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, here are some of the highlights of what we did — for a full recap of all the recommendations carried by Council from the Oct. 8 Planning and Development Committee (P&D) meeting, please click the links: Post-Meeting Minutes
If you missed our Burlington City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, here are some of the highlights of what we did — for a full recap of all the recommendations carried by Council from the Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, please click the links: Post-Meeting Minutes
Please see a media release issued by TechPlace below. Burlington, ON October 28, 2019 – On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, TechPlace LaunchPad Company Kidictive was in Toronto for the 2019 Startup Canada Awards hosted at the MaRS Discovery District. During this award ceremony, Kidictive co-founders Michelle Gorman and Laura McLaughlin were
Remembrance Day is but one day we collectively come together to remember, honour and pay tribute to our local veterans and their sacrifices. While it makes me proud as a Burlingtonian and your Mayor when I see my fellow citizens, of all ages, gather on Nov. 11, what is even
On Sept. 23, City Council unanimously approved a set of 22 recommendations that arose from the Red Tape Red Carpet Task Force initiative. I am thrilled with the positive response and support of my fellow council members, as well as the encouraging feedback I’ve received from the business community afterwards.
My office has received some questions from residents as to why the curbs and sidewalks of some streets get replaced and others don’t. We took those questions to our Capital Works (Design and Construction) Department and I’m sharing the responses with you. The City of Burlington applies three main treatments
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Steve Clark, and the Province announced today the results from its Regional Government Review and that it would not be overhauling the regional government bodies across Ontario. Below are some highlights from the announcement and the media release issued by the
Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 23, 2019 — The City of Burlington is looking for resident feedback to assist in the review of loose leaf collection, winter maintenance (snow removal) and pre-building permit development approval process. As part of
It’s that time again — nominations are open for the three Burlington Chamber of Commerce business awards I present as Mayor of Burlington. The awards revolve around sustainable green business and community service (for business and not for profit). Our local businesses and organizations make valuable contributions to our community
Some Burlington residents have been inquiring whether there have been any updates to on the Green Street and Walkers Line Windows-on-the-Lake. City of Burlington staff has provided the following update. Green Street Window Staff have met with Conservation Halton on site, as a result they have received the Technical Requirements
As part of the dual exchanges that take part in our twinning relationship with Itabashi, Japan, both of our cities send reciprocal official delegations to each other every five years. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the City of Itabashi. Earlier this
Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 16, 2019 — The City of Burlington is now accepting applications for the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF). The deadline for submissions is Feb. 24, 2020. Up to $10,000 is available for each project.
Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 16, 2019 — The City of Burlington will be replacing 15 playgrounds over the next two years and is encouraging families who use these playgrounds to complete a survey to pick the features they
Please see the media release below issued by Joseph Brant Hospital. Joseph Brant Hospital Awarded for Championing Organ and Tissue Donation Hospital Anesthesia Assistant Presented with Hidden Hero Award Burlington, ON – Joseph Brant Hospital was recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) — Ontario’s organ and tissue donation
In January 2019, I announced the launch of a new Key to the City program for the City of Burlington to honour individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community. The recipient of the inaugural Key was announced to be, posthumously, Mike Taylor of Walk of the
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