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Burlington showcases local talent during Culture Days

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024 02:00 PM

Burlington, Ont.—Sept. 16, 2024—The City of Burlington is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy three weeks of free, interactive in-person or online events and activities during Culture Days. This year’s annual celebration is Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024.

Burlington’s Culture Days features local arts and cultural professionals, creative organizations and businesses that host free events for the community. Culture Days is hosted by: the City of Burlington; independent Burlington artists; the Arts and Culture Council of Burlington; the Art Gallery of Burlington; the Burlington Performing Arts Centre; Burlington Public Library; Museums of Burlington; Tourism Burlington and Arts Burlington.

Featured installations and events

Beachway Public Art, Sept. 20 to Oct. 13
The City of Burlington public art program has curated a temporary art project featuring the work of twenty local visual artists and writers. The temporary signs will be installed near Beachway Park.

Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB)...

Road Closure: Glendor Avenue at Helena Street and Plains Road West

Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 02:12 PM

Glendor Avenue at Helena Street and Plains Road East will be closed from Sept. 11 to Sept. 20 for road realignment. Vehicles may detour through either Leighland Road to Brant Street, or from Helena Street to Plains Road East. All residents will have access to their property during construction.

Map of Road Closure

Join the community panel

Wanted: Residents at the ready. Volunteer to be a member of Burlington’s new Community Panel.

Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 03:03 PM

Burlington, Ont.—Sept. 3, 2024— The City of Burlington is looking for volunteers to join its new Community Panel at getinvolvedburlington.ca/communitypanel. Through the panel, selected participants can choose which City topics and issues they want to share their feedback on. 

The opportunity to apply to be a volunteer on the panel is open to residents and Burlington business and property owners aged 14 years and older, of all genders, cultures, identities, and abilities. There is no limit to the number of panel members. 

How it works

To help the City build a diverse Community Panel that reflects a wide range of viewpoints in our community, interested applicants can follow the steps below: 

  1. Visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/communitypanel to apply. 
  2. Choose the topics of interest. Applicants will be asked to identify the types of City projects and initiatives that matter to them the most. 
  3. Be at the ready to share ideas and feedback. Successful applicants may be called on to share their input, based on...

Notice of intention to repeal and replace Procedural By-law 031-2021

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 09:00 AM

In accordance with the Public Notice Policy, The Corporation of the City of Burlington hereby gives notice of its intention to repeal and replace Procedural By-law 031-2021 as amended. The by-law will be reviewed at a Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 9, 2024 and subsequent meetings to ensure that it best supports good governance in the City.

Committee of the Whole will be held on Monday September 9th 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, with members and staff participating in-person or remotely via Zoom. Staff directions resulting from this meeting will be brought forward to a future Council meeting. Further notice will be provided when additional information is available.

To seek additional information or provide written comments, contact clerks@burlington.ca

To delegate on this item please complete the delegation registration form by noon on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Labour Day

Labour Day: What's open and closed at the City of Burlington

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 12:58 PM

Burlington, Ont. — Aug. 28, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 2. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are not permitted to be set off on Labour Day. The City's bylaw allows family (low-hazard) fireworks to be set off on Canada Day and Victoria Day only. More information about who to contact if you have a personal safety concern related to the use of fireworks is available at burlington.ca/fireworks.


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