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City seeks input from the community to help shape the areas around the Aldershot, Appleby and Burlington GO stations
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 09:00 AM
Burlington, Ont.—April 17, 2018— The City of Burlington is continuing to seek input from the community about the Aldershot, Appleby and Burlington GO Mobility Hubs at a series of upcoming open houses.
After receiving feedback from the community over the last year about high-level draft concepts for the Aldershot, Appleby and Burlington GO Mobility Hubs, the city will present a draft precinct plan for each of these hubs at three open houses. The draft precinct plans provide a vision for the neighbourhood around each Mobility Hub, including directions on future development, residential, commercial and employment land uses, building heights, urban design, open spaces, parks and more.
The input shared by the public on the draft precinct plans will be used to inform the development of an Area-Specific Plan for each of the Aldershot, Appleby and Burlington GO Mobility Hubs.
Drop-in open house dates:
Burlington GO Mobility Hub
Wednesday, May 2
Between 7 and 9 p.m.
Holiday Inn (Halton Hall), 3063...
City of Burlington invites residents to help plant 500 trees in Tuck Park
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 04:45 AM
The City of Burlington's annual community tree planting will take place at Tuck Park, 3405 Spruce Avenue on Saturday, April 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. The planting is part of the Clean Up, Green Up event, in partnership with Burlington Green. Residents are invited to be a part of adding to the urban forest by planting a total of 500 saplings.
Each event will feature:
- Planting 500 saplings
- Question and answer with city arborists
- Stewardship and education about our urban forests
Pre-registration is not required but attendees are asked to register in advance by going to Burlington Green’s website, or upon arrival at the event. Here are some details:
- Saplings are in one-gallon pots that can be easily carried to planting spots.
- No experience is needed. City arborists and planting experts will show attendees what to do.
- Participants are advised to use alternative transportation such as Burlington Transit, ride sharing, cycling or other forms of active participation as parking will be very limited.
What to...
City of Burlington co-hosting free candidate information sessions
Posted on Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 PM
The City of Burlington is co-hosting two upcoming events designed to educate and assist potential municipal election candidates.
So, You Want to Run for Council?
The City of Burlington is co-hosting an information session for residents who are interested in running in the 2018 Municipal Election. “So, you want to run for Council?” takes place at Oakville Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. The free session will be led by municipal lawyer Fred Dean.
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the City of Burlington are hosting a free session for potential candidates and their supporters on April 30, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m. at Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Roles and responsibilities of elected officials, staff and Third Party Advertisers
- Eligibility rules
- Nomination process
- Campaign finances
- Compliance audit
- Voters' list and voting proxy
- Scrutineers
- Recounts
- Resources
Important Voter Information
Are you on the voter...
Residents advised to use caution when travelling this weekend
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2018 11:00 AM
Burlington, Ont.—April 13, 2018— City staff are preparing for inclement weather which may include a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain and snow that is expected to begin early Saturday morning and continue into the evening on Sunday.
The expected precipitation will result in increased water levels in a creeks and streams. Although widespread flooding is not anticipated, residents are asked to assist with keeping catch basins clear of debris and reminded to keep a safe distance from watercourses as fast flowing water and slippery conditions could make these locations extremely dangerous.
Freezing rain and snow will affect driving conditions. Residents are encouraged to stay off roads and sidewalks and avoid travel if possible until ice/snow and debris can safely be cleared. Sidewalks will become slippery and care will need to be taken. Road crews are monitoring the conditions and are prepared to respond if required.
Please only call 911 if you are injured or are in immediate danger. Fallen...
Burlington Fire Department encourages residents to use spring cleaning to keep homes safe
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2018 08:45 AM
Burlington, Ont.—April. 13, 2018— Spring cleaning season is here so the Burlington Fire Department is reminding residents to keep home fire safety in mind while completing their seasonal cleanup.
Homes have many electronics and appliances needing maintenance. Cooking-related fires are the number one cause of house fires in Burlington. The risk of a cooking fire can simply be reduced by cleaning any grease buildup inside your oven and stovetop.
Here are some tips to help protect your home this spring:
- Check and test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace any alarms that are older than 10 years
- Have your furnace and other fuel-burning appliances inspected and serviced by a qualified technician
- Test barbecue lines by applying a 50/50 solution of water and dish soap to all fuel and hose connections and then clean off built-up grease
- Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum or dust the coils
- Donate any old electronics to the vehicle rescue team electronic waste recycling program
- Check and...
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