Media Releases

Ask your questions and share your thoughts at Burlington’s Spring Telephone Town Hall on April 8

Burlington, Ont.—March 18, 2025 - The City of Burlington is excited to invite residents to our Spring Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. This virtual gathering is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about local initiatives, upcoming projects, and the key services that support our community’s day-to-day lives. With the convenience of joining from home, residents can engage in a dialogue about the issues that matter most to them. 

During the Telephone Town Hall, City Council members will be available to answer questions about current community topics and share their insights into ongoing efforts to enhance local programs and services. The event is designed to encourage active participation, allowing residents to ask questions and interact directly with Council representatives. 

By participating in this Telephone Town Hall, residents can stay informed about how decisions are made, better understand how resources are allocated, and contribute valuable input to help keep...

Notice of End of Significant Weather Event Declaration - March 12

Burlington, Ont.— March 12, 2025— The Significant Weather Event declared on Feb. 15 at 6 a.m. is declared over as of 12 p. m. on March 12 by the City of Burlington.

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Links and Resources

• burlington.ca/emergencyprep
• burlington.ca/facilityclosures
• burlington.ca/snow
• Winter Parking - City of Burlington
• Significant Weather Declaration beginning Feb. 15

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Burlington launches Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate pilot to preserve trees

Burlington, Ont.— March 10, 2025 —The City of Burlington is launching a Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate pilot program to help residents take care of established trees on their property. This rebate will subsidize 50 per cent of maintenance costs, up to $1,000 per tree, per property. Applications will be accepted from March 31 to April 25, 2025, on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

This rebate is for trees that are 75 cm in diameter or larger. The City's private tree by-law calls these "significant trees." 

Established trees offer important benefits that younger trees cannot provide, such as:  

• More shade and cooling, due to their fuller canopies;  

• Better air quality because of their larger surface area for filtering pollutants;  

• Larger root systems that help absorb and hold more water, reducing stormwater runoff and the risk of flooding.  

Protecting these trees is important because it can take decades to replace their environmental and community value. With this grant, residents can help reach...

King Road closed to protect endangered salamander annual migration

Burlington, Ont.— March 5, 2025— Spring is around the corner and it’s time for the annual migration of a local and beloved endangered species in Burlington. On Wednesday, March 12, the City will close a section of King Road to allow for Jefferson salamanders’ breeding migration. King Road, from North Service Road to Mountain Brow Road, will be closed so the salamanders can cross the road safely in their search to find a mate. Local traffic for all properties between North Service Road and the escarpment will be maintained. King Road will reopen for through traffic on Wednesday, April 9, when the salamanders are predicted to finish their annual crossing.

Since 2012, the City of Burlington has partnered with Conservation Halton to protect the Jefferson salamanders by closing this section of road to allow the salamanders to safely cross. They are a nationally and provincially protected endangered species.

About the Jefferson salamander

The Jefferson salamander is found in Southern Ontario...

Burlington sets priorities for 2025 provincial candidates

The City of Burlington is advocating for a meaningful and robust partnership with all provincial parties to ensure our community’s goals are supported in 2025 and beyond. 

Strong, multi-level government relationships will preserve our great quality of life for everyone in Burlington. 

The City is focused on priorities that ensure affordability, livability, sustainability and transparency for our residents. 

For the City of Burlington, that means working together with the Provincial government to realize our strategic plan vision of enabling complete communities. Our efforts will be guided by Burlington’s Plan From Vision to Focus 2022-2026, which will focus on achieving the following objectives to address our changing city:   

• Focus area 1: Designing and delivering complete communities
• Focus area 2: Providing the best services and experiences
• Focus area 3: Protecting and improving the natural environment and taking action on climate change
• Focus area 4: Driving organizational performance 

Six Policy...