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Spring events honour Burlington's twin cities, including 20 years of twinning with Apeldoorn
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 03:08 PM
Burlington, Ont.—April 24, 2025 – The City of Burlington’s Mundialization Committee is inviting the community to take part in two free events to celebrate our city’s friendships with its twin cities — Apeldoorn, the Netherlands and Itabashi, Japan. Events this year will mark two significant milestones — 20 years of twinning with Apeldoorn, and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Apeldoorn by Canadian soldiers at the end of the Second World War.
Apeldoorn anniversary eventsOfficial City of Burlington delegation to Apeldoorn - Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6
An official City of Burlington delegation — including representatives from the Mundialization Committee, Mayor Meed Ward, and senior City staff — will participate in commemorative events and ceremonies marking the liberation of the Netherlands and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The delegation will join a remembrance ceremony at the Canadian war cemetery and take part in a silent walk to Oranjepark on May 4...
Council approves 2025 Tax Levy Bylaw
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 02:30 PM
Burlington, Ont.— April 16, 2025 - Burlington City Council approved the 2025 Tax Levy Bylaw at a special meeting of Council today. Approval of the bylaw is an annual requirement to set tax rates for each year. The bylaw allows the City to bill 2025 property taxes and set payment due dates for final tax bills on June 21 and Sept. 21, 2025. Final tax bills will be mailed out in May for the 2025 billing cycle.
The City of Burlington collects taxes for the City, Halton Region, and the Halton district school boards. For each residential dollar collected, 51.4 per cent stays in the City, 32.9 per cent goes to Halton Region, and 15.7 per cent goes to the Halton district school boards.
Tax payment optionsProperty tax payments can be made:
- At financial institutions
- Through online banking
- By setting up pre-authorized payment plans by month or due date, to help spread out the payments throughout the year. This also helps ensure on-time payment. For more information, visit burlington.ca/propertytax, or...
Burlington residents to be honoured with Keys to the City
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 01:00 PM
The extraordinary contributions of our residents make Burlington among the world’s best places to live, work, and visit. On April 16, Mayor Meed Ward will be presenting the Keys to the City to Sarah Harmer, Chris McKhool, and Beverley Jacobs at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Residents are invited to attend this free event beginning at 7 p.m.
Sarah HarmerBorn and raised in Burlington’s Ward 3, Sarah Harmer is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and a dedicated environmental advocate. With three JUNO awards, including the JUNO Humanitarian Award, eight nominations, and two Polaris Prize shortlist recognitions, Sarah has used her platform to drive meaningful change. She co-founded Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL) to safeguard Mount Nemo Plateau, part of a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Her tireless work continues to preserve Burlington’s natural beauty and biodiversity.
Chris McKhoolAn internationally renowned musician and filmmaker, Chris McKhool has been a vibrant force...
Celebrating Easter: What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 10:21 AM
Burlington, Ont. — April 14, 2025 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Good Friday (Friday, April 18) and Easter Monday (Monday, April 21). A summary of closures is listed below.
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Burlington sets priorities for 2025 federal candidates
Posted on Friday, March 28, 2025 10:31 AM
Burlington, Ont.—March 28, 2025— On April 28, Canadians will return to ballot boxes to make their voices heard in what could be a defining election for the country. As Burlington residents consider the future and our shared place in it, the City continues to advocate for meaningful and robust partnership with all parties in support of our community’s goals in 2025 and beyond.
Strong, multi-level government relationships will preserve the great quality of life for everyone in Burlington. The City is eager to work with the Government of Canada over the mandate of the next federal government. For the City of Burlington, that means working together with the federal government to realize our strategic plan vision of enabling complete communities where people want to live. Our efforts will be guided by Burlington’s Plan From Vision to Focus 2022-2026.
Burlington is focused on five policy priorities that, through collaboration with the Government of Canada over the next four years, will help us...
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