News and Notices

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 to 15, 2022 and the Burlington Fire Department is sharing “Just the Facts” at several events throughout the week. Facts will be shared with residents about the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms at Canadian Tire, 2070 Appleby Line

The Fire Department will be at Canadian Tire (Millcroft Plaza, 2070 Appleby Line) throughout the week to help provide education and awareness about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Members of the Fire Department will be in the store to answer questions and help shoppers pick the alarm that is best suited to their home.

A fire truck will also be outside of the store for photos and tours (unless called for duty).

• Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Burlington Public Library Firefighter Story Time

The Fire Department will be doing a story time at select Burlington Public Library branches. Members will be reading...

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 4, 2022 — Opportunities to vote early in Burlington’s municipal election will start on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. when the registration to vote online opens. Eligible voters have the option to vote online between Oct. 11 and 20 or in person at an advance poll on Oct. 15 and 18. In-person voting will also take place on election day, Oct. 24.

Online Voting

Online voting takes place between Oct. 11 to Oct 20. To vote online, eligible voters will first need to register. Online voting and registration open on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Registration closes on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., and online voting ends on Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.

To register and vote online:

1. Find your Voter Information Letter – these letters are mailed to voters who are on the Voters List, starting the end of September.
2. Visit the online voting registration portal – the link is listed on your Voter Information Letter.
3. Enter the required information when prompted. Note: you will be asked to provide the registration code located...

Agincourt Crescent will be closed on

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

to through traffic for crane activity at 2110 Agincourt Cres.

Local traffic and access to nearby properties will be maintained.

Agincourt Crescent will be closed for through traffic for crane activity at # 2110 Agincourt  site.

Local traffic and access to adjacent properties will be maintained.

Burlington, Ont.—Monday, Oct. 3. 2022— The City of Burlington is encouraging neighbours to come together to maintain outdoor community ice rinks this winter at select locations throughout the city. Applications for the Neighbourhood Rink program are available now at burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink and are due by Oct. 31, 2022.

Groups looking to organize a neighbourhood rink at pre-approved locations will need a minimum of six people from their community to maintain the rink. Volunteers who are approved to move forward with their rink will need to agree to the terms and conditions set out in the Neighbourhood Rinks program, agree to complete training and agree to keep maintenance records of the rink and provide their own water source.

City staff will install rink boards, hoses and tarps in each location and provide a training manual with tips on ice maintenance. As the colder weather arrives, each neighbourhood group will flood the rinks to get them ready for a first skate and then maintain...