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Proclamation

Proclamations at July 2023 Burlington City Council Meeting

Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting. A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise

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Mayor's Office

Mayor’s Office Launches Burlington 150+ Time Capsule Project

In recognition and celebration of our Burlington 150+ anniversary this year, we’re launching a Time Capsule project! We’re looking for 7 artefacts or objects to include in the time capsule – one item representing each ward and one that reflects our city. Residents interested in making a suggestion for an

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Weekly Update

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: July 10-16, 2023

Good afternoon, Burlington! Our regular hybrid meeting of Burlington City Council is tomorrow (July 11) at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Council Workshop on the City’s Urban Forest Master Plan at 1 p.m. You can view the agendas for and watch a live stream of both meetings at events.burlington.ca/meetings For

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Weekly Update

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: July 3-9, 2023

Good morning, Burlington! A reminder that City Hall is closed today for the Canada Day statutory holiday. Thank you to everyone who came down to Spencer Smith Park  for our Canada Day celebrations and to help mark Burlington’s 150+ anniversary! For more on what’s happening this week, please see my

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Mayor's Office

Statement from Burlington Mayor Regarding Halton Police Investigation

*Please see below a Statement from Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. Our Burlington community is reeling over the shocking news of a Halton Regional Police Service investigation and charges against a former city employee with the Teen Tour Band. I, along with my Council colleagues and City staff, know this

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Weekly Update

Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: June 26-July 2, 2023

Good morning, Burlington! It’s committee week! For the agendas of each of our Standing Committees for the July 2023 cycle that starts today at 9:30 a.m., please visit events.burlington.ca/meetings. We will also be marking Canada Day and celebrating Burlington’s 150+ anniversary this Saturday (July 1) at Spencer Smith Park. For

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Recreation

Stay Active in Burlington with Free Summer Activities & Events

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington. Burlington, Ont. — June 21, 2023 — This summer, the City of Burlington is hosting many free events and programs for residents and visitors. There will be fun activities and events suited for everyone. “Not only do we have

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Provincial Gov't News

Ontario Launches New Fund to Build Skilled Trades Training Centres

The Province was at the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 128 in Burlington today to announce the launch of a new fund to help build skilled trades training centres. The funding announced today is critically important in addressing the current skills trade deficit that is challenging the future growth of

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Halton Regional Council

Regional Council June 2023 Highlights: Halton to Oppose Quarry Expansion; Declares Intimate Partner Violence a Crisis; Invests in Supportive Housing; & more

Halton Region Council Highlights — June 2023 The June 2023 edition of Council Highlights includes key public information, messages and marketing materials on significant program updates related to this month’s regular meeting of Regional Council. June Content Road Safety and Active Transportation Initiatives S&P AAA Credit Rating Assisted Housing Portfolio

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Ontario Big City Mayors
OBCM

Ontario’s Big City Mayors in Support of Province’s Request for Infrastructure Funding at FPT Ministers of Infrastructure Meeting in B.C.

Earlier today (June 20), Ontario’s Big City Mayors sent a letter to Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada, the Hon. Dominic LeBlanc in support of Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, the Hon. Kinga Surma, and the Ontario government’s request for infrastructure funding at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Infrastructure meeting that

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Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Mailbag
Mayor's Mailbag

Mayor’s Mailbag – June 2023 Roundup – Mountainside Pool Reopening; Dissolution of Peel Region; & Bateman Redevelopment Project Updates

Welcome to the Mayor’s Mailbag – June 2023 roundup. The Mayor’s Monday Mailbag is a weekly initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office has launched to share answers to questions from the public we’ve received through our main email inbox at mayor@burlington.ca or the Mayor’s social media platforms.

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Committee & Council meetings

Burlington Council Approves Staff Direction to Explore Creating Burlington School Safety & Mobility Committee in 2024 Budget

Burlington City Council has approved a motion memo from Councillor Lisa Kearns directing staff to explore creating a Burlington School Safety and Mobility Committee. The full motion approved is below and the motion memo is available here: CPRM-07-23 – Motion-Memorandum- School Safety 2023.pdf Direct the Director of Transportation to explore

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