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City of Burlington reminds residents how to avoid potential coyote conflicts during denning season
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 06:30 AM
Burlington, Ont. – April 3, 2018— The City of Burlington is reminding residents about steps they can take to help reduce the risk of potential coyote conflicts during the animal’s denning season.
Denning season refers to the time of year coyotes’ pups are born. Shortly before a coyote gives birth, between April and May, the coyote will begin excavating a den which they will use to raise their pups.
While naturally wary of humans, coyotes will seek food and shelter in residential neighbourhoods when the opportunity arises. Things residents can do to help deter coyotes include:
- Never feed coyotes
- Keep dogs on leash and pick up pet waste – coyotes are attracted to dog feces
- Maintain a tidy property clear of garbage, food, brush, long grass and wood piles – these conditions provide potential den sites for coyotes or other wild animals that attract coyotes
- Inspect your property and ensure openings under decks, sheds and similar structures are closed and sealed
- Install motion sensor lights around...
Burlington Fire Department welcomes the Paul Killingbeck Class of March 2018
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2018 05:15 PM
Burlington, Ont.—March 30, 2018—The Burlington Fire Department recognized five new career firefighter recruits and 20 staff for promotions and service awards at a graduation ceremony last night at Fire Headquarters.
Firefighters and their families were joined by Fire Chief Dave Lazenby and Mayor Rick Goldring who welcomed the recruits to the City of Burlington and acknowledged staff for their service.
New recruits
- Class Valedictorian Joe Koudys
- Vincenzo DeCivta
- Alex Dorevich
- Tom Haughn
- Tim Woodhouse
Paul Killingbeck Class of March 2018 This recruit class has been dedicated to a former member of the Burlington Fire Department, Paul Killingbeck. Officer Killingbeck served Burlington and its residents for over 20 years, before he passed away in 1987 at the age of 42 from lung cancer. Killingbeck began his career as a firefighter and worked his way to becoming a fire prevention officer. His work in the fire prevention office helped create the foundation for programs still being delivered today.
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City of Burlington looking for input from adults 19 years and over on ice use
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:45 AM
The City of Burlington is looking for feedback regarding Adult 19+ skating and hockey programs offered in City of Burlington arenas. Information collected will be used to influence future program planning.
City staff will be at designated arenas encouraging participation in the survey.
For more information, or to complete the online survey, visit burlington.ca/skating. The survey is open until April 13, 2018.
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Chris Glenn, Director of Parks and Recreation
“We have a lot of great programs for all ages, sports and abilities from recreational skating, hockey, figure skating, ringette, sledge hockey and private rentals. We are collecting this information to ensure we have the right programming mix for our adult 19+ ice-users.”
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Agreement approved at Ontario Municipal Board hearing for 4853 Thomas Alton Blvd.
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 08:15 AM
Burlington, Ont. — March 28, 2018 — A settlement agreement has been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for the development proposal at 4853 Thomas Alton Blvd.
In December 2016, city staff recommended approval of an Official Plan and Zoning ByLaw Amendment to permit a residential development by Adi Development Group at 4853 Thomas Alton Blvd. City Council refused the application which resulted in an appeal to the OMB.
During the OMB process, city staff sought and received direction from Burlington City Council to enter into settlement discussions with Adi Development Group.
City staff worked within the settlement parameters approved by Council and subsequently reached an agreement that would:
- Reduce the height of the two towers from 19 storeys to 17 storeys;
- Reduce the total number of units from 612 to 601, thereby reducing the density of the site;
- Replace the two rows of stacked townhouse blocks with two mid-rise, six storey apartment blocks, resulting in a reduced building...
City of Burlington receives Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:15 AM
The Ministry of Seniors’ Affairs has selected the City of Burlington to receive the Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award. The award recognizes communities and municipalities that are working to meet the needs of Ontario’s growing older adult population by creating enabling environments that encourage social connections and ability to age well.
In July 2017 Council adopted the Burlington Active Aging Plan as a living document intended to evolve with the community and to provide actionable changes to improve the lives of Older Adults within Burlington.
The nomination for the recognition award was submitted by the Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee. The nomination included:
- The engagement process that was undertaken with our community to prioritize needs and interests which shaped the Active Aging Plan
- The key objectives of the plan
- The collection of testimonials from citizens who could speak to the value of age-friendly community work already underway
Recognition ceremonies were held...
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