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Civic Recognition recipients honoured by City Council for exemplary volunteer work
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:01 AM
Burlington, Ont.—June 25, 2024 — Burlington City Council awarded Civic Recognition honours to eight recipients at a special meeting of Council on Monday, June 24. The residents were recognized for their outstanding volunteer efforts in the community.
Spring 2024 Civic Recognition recipientsCongratulations to the following recipients:
- Burlington Historical Society – For 74 years, the Burlington Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving and sharing Burlington’s history. Their initiative, the Archives, is located in Burlington Public Library’s Central Branch. Through the initiative, volunteers collect and preserve paper records and photographs related to the people and places of Burlington, from 1780 to today. Executive board members include Don Thorpe, President; Nicola Thomson, Vice President; Joan Downey, Treasurer; Pat Taylor, Secretary; Alan Harrington, Director; Jennifer Kemp, Director.
- Connie Price - With more than 55 years of volunteer service, Connie has a deep love for...
What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington on Canada Day
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 03:32 PM
Burlington, Ont. — June 24, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Monday, July 1. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on Canada Day, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
On July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day, sponsored by Bunzl. Activities in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) begin at 11:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 4 p.m. This year features a family area with an inflatables zone sponsored by Harb Plumbing, dog shows, food, refreshment and other vendors, a drone light show and spectacular fireworks display. For the most up-to-date Canada Day information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.
Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly. The City's bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family (low-hazard) fireworks. For more information about who to...
Burlington writers and artists needed for Culture Days display
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 01:00 PM
Burlington, Ont.—June 24, 2024—The City of Burlington needs about 10 writers and 10 visual artists to send in their work to be showcased on temporary signs along the Beachway’s multi-use path during Culture Days. This call is open to writers and artists based in Burlington.
The public art program is accepting all art forms that can be presented in a sign format. This includes, but is not limited to:
- visual art,
- graphic art,
- photography,
- poetry,
- short stories,
- non-fiction, etc.
Submissions are due July 29 and may be from existing or newly created work. The City is accepting one submission per writer or artist.
About Culture Days
Culture Days is an annual event that runs for three weeks across the province. It celebrates arts, culture and heritage through experiences outdoors, indoors and online. This year’s event runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. Each year, Culture Days Ontario works with organizers to host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free.
About the...
Residents invited to Animal Services Summer Social on July 6
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 09:30 AM
Burlington, Ont.— June 20, 2024— The City of Burlington is hosting its first Summer Social at the Burlington Animal Shelter on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The indoor/outdoor event gives residents and their families an opportunity to:
- Participate in a facility tour.
- Meet adoptable animals.
- Play games.
- Win prizes.
- Enjoy some ice cream and light refreshments.
- Learn more about the ways Animal Services makes a difference for pets and animals in the Burlington community.
Same-day adoptions unfortunately cannot be accommodated at the event; however, attendees can meet some of the current pets available for adoption and book a follow up adoption appointment. As always, residents can check out Petfinder to see all of the pets that are looking for homes. Residents can email at city@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 if interested in adopting, would like to set up an in-person appointment or have questions about any of the animals available for adoption.
Event Details:Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024, rain or shine
Live and Play Plan is now ready
Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 01:00 PM
The City of Burlington’s Live and Play Plan is now ready. Staff will begin preparing an implementation plan to present to Council in the Fall.
The Live and Play Plan will guide recreational and city-operated cultural facility decisions over the next 20 to 30 years and will ensure that Burlington continues to provide a range recreational and cultural choices that engage residents. It also works to ensure that the city grows as an environmentally sustainable, vibrant and economically strong community with ties to the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan, Climate Resilient Burlington and the Vision to Focus 2022-2026.
The plan and more information can be found at burlington.ca/liveplayplan.
The Live and Play Plan replaces the current Parks, Recreation and Cultural Assets Master Plan (PRCAMP) for recreational and cultural space needs. The current plan was approved in 2009.
Key RecommendationsIt is important to note this plan only provides recommendations. It does not provide a plan,...
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