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Send a shout out to your favourite crossing guard during School Crossing Guard Awareness Week, March 19 to 23
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2018 11:15 AM
Burlington, Ont., March 12, 2018 —The City of Burlington is encouraging residents to recognize their neighbourhood crossing guards during School Crossing Guard Awareness Week, March 19 to 23.
School Crossing Guard Week is marked annually in Burlington to celebrate the individuals across the city that assist young residents in making their way to and from school safely each day.
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Mayor Rick Goldring
“This annual week of recognition is a great opportunity to bring attention to these community leaders who brave all manner of weather to make a difference in our city. On behalf of Burlington City Council, I extend a sincere thank you to Burlington’s crossing guards for their dedication and commitment to making our community safer.”
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City of Burlington asks for review of OMB decision on 374 and 380 Martha St.
Posted on Monday, March 12, 2018 09:00 AM
Burlington, Ont.—March 12, 2018— The City of Burlington has filed a Section 43 review request to the Executive Chair of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding development applications at 374 and 380 Martha St.
The OMB released a decision on Feb. 13 regarding these development applications that allows 26 storeys.
Under Section 43 of the Ontario Municipal Act, a review may be requested so the Board may “rehear any application before deciding it or may review, rescind, change, alter or vary any decision, approval or order made by it.”
Among the reasons cited by the city for requesting a review of the decision are:
- The Board failed to properly consider the planning hierarchy set up in the Urban Growth Centre by City Council when the Board approved the height and density at 374 and 380 Martha St.
- The Board did not consider that the city’s Official Plan allocated height and density at different levels with the Urban Growth Centre, with the greatest growth directed to the Wellington Square...
City closure of King Road for annual Jefferson salamander migration starts March 12
Posted on Friday, March 09, 2018 08:15 AM
Burlington, Ont. – March 9, 2018— The annual closure of King Road to allow for the safe passage of the endangered Jefferson salamanders during their breeding migration will begin on Monday, March 12. King Road will be closed from the base of the Niagara Escarpment to Mountain Brow Road.
The Jefferson salamander is a nationally and provincially protected endangered species. Since 2012, the City of Burlington has closed the same section of road for an approximate three-week period.
About the Jefferson Salamander
In Canada, the Jefferson salamander is found in Southern Ontario in select areas of deciduous forest, mostly along the Niagara Escarpment.
Jefferson salamanders spend the majority of their lives underground. As the weather warms up and the spring rains begin, the salamanders emerge and migrate to breed in temporary ponds formed by run-off, laying their eggs in clumps attached to underwater vegetation. Adults leave the ponds after breeding. By late summer, the larvae lose their gills,...
Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) receives donation from Japanese philanthropist
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2018 08:45 AM
Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) receives donation from Japanese philanthropist
Burlington, Ont.— March 5, 2018— Japanese philanthropist Taroo Enomoto, from Burlington’s twin city, Itabashi, Japan, has donated C$1,022 to the Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK).
Enomoto has donated close to C$40,000 to Burlington over the past 29 years, including donating rhododendrons to Paletta Lakefront Mansion. His generosity towards Burlington began in 1989 with the twinning of Burlington and Itabashi.
The twinning agreement was signed at Burlington City Hall by former Mayors Roly Bird and Keizo Kurihura on May 12, 1989. The relationship has developed since that time through regular citizen visits, official delegations and memorable anniversary celebrations. The bond has been strengthened through the Burlington Mundialization Committee and multiple exchanges.
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Calling all Burlington Transit riders and non-riders: Help build a better Burlington Transit
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2018 06:00 AM
Burlington, Ont.—March 5, 2018— The City of Burlington wants to hear from Burlington Transit riders and individuals who currently do not use Burlington Transit about their thoughts and experiences with public transit in the city.
The information gathered from the public will be used to help shape a Transit Plan for Burlington that will guide the development of a new transit network that meets the needs of the city’s growing population over the next 25 years.
Feedback can be shared by completing an online survey available until March 26 at www.burlingtontransit.ca/transitplan.
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Sue Connor, Director of Burlington Transit
“Improving Burlington’s transit service is a priority for the City of Burlington. As our population grows, providing a variety of convenient, reliable options...
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