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

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...

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

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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Burlington residents invited to engage on 2025 Budget

Burlington, Ont.—Aug. 22, 2024— Preparation for the 2025 budget is underway, with all residents and business owners invited to provide their input. The City's public engagement opportunities include pre-budget consultation sessions hosted by Mayor Meed Ward, an online survey, a telephone town hall, Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, a Get Involved Burlington webpage, and the Food for Feedback event on Sept 14, 2024.

Each year, the City of Burlington reviews the annual budget to make sure the City has the funds needed for city operations, programs and services. These investments maintain a high quality of life for Burlington residents and businesses.

This year, there are four main principles to help balance today’s expenses while investing in our future: 

• Affordability 

• Livability 

• Sustainability 

• Transparency 

Residents and business owners are also invited to share their input at the in-person Food for Feedback event on Sept. 14, 2024.

Mayor’s Pre-Budget Consultations

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City seeking feedback on projects and initiatives with fourth annual ‘Food for Feedback’ event

The City of Burlington is hosting its fourth annual Food for Feedback event on Saturday, Sept. 14, between noon and 4 p.m. at Central Park (2299 New St.). Residents can come to enjoy a free meal in exchange for sharing their thoughts on City projects. City staff, advisory committees, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and members of Council will also be in attendance to listen to resident feedback. 

The free drop-in event features 35 booths and five food trucks. There is a special area called the 'Kidz Zone' where children can have fun while family members provide feedback on City projects. 

Feedback collected at the event will help the City continue to improve services and initiatives.  

Date and Location 

Residents are welcome to attend Food for Feedback on Saturday, Sept. 14, between noon and 4 p.m. at Central Park, 2299 New St. 

If it rains, the event will move to the Burlington Senior's Centre. 

This year, the City will be seeking feedback and sharing information on topics including: 

• Burlington Transit

Burlington artists and performers sought for Culture Days 

Burlington, Ont.— Aug.12, 2024 — Once again, the City of Burlington is seeking out local artists, cultural professionals and creative organizations to host free, interactive, in-person or online events and activities during the 15th annual Culture Days.

This year, Culture Days is Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024.

Those interested in hosting a Culture Days event should register their event online with Culture Days at culturedays.ca. For more information about participating in Culture Days in Burlington, contact Adam Belovari at 905-335-7600, ext. 7335 or adam.belovari@burlington.ca by Tuesday, Sept.3.

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About Culture Days

Culture Days has become the largest cultural event in Canada, attracting an estimated 2.5million annual attendees to thousands of free activities and performances hosted by artists, cultural organizations and municipalities in hundreds of communities...