Ward 1 News, Meetings and Events

Ward 1 News Update – March 1, 2025

Read the latest community news and updates from Ward 1 Councillor, Kelvin Galbraith.

In this issue  Ward 1 News

• Ward 1 Drop-in Session (Mar. 26)
• Development Application Received: 1497-1511 Old Plains Rd W
• Aldershot Library Branch Reopened
• Tyandaga Golf Course Memberships
• Playground Improvements at King's Road Public School

City News

• Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council
• Proposed City-Wide On-Street Residential Parking Permit System
• Downtown Road Closures for Chilly Half Marathon (Mar 2)
• Road Closures for Around the Bay Road Race (Mar 30)
• U.S. Tariffs and Buy Canadian Initiatives
• Transit Service Updates 

Regional News

• Winter Thaw Alert - Flood Risks
• Funding Received to Increase Shelter Capacity

Community Updates and Events

• Out-4-Lunch Aldershot (Mar 3)
• Free Pancake Supper at St. Matthew's Church (Mar 4)
• PEP Talks - Diabetes Hope Foundation (Mar 4)
• Walking Through the Fire - Visual Album (Mar 7)
• Mardi Gras (Mar 9)
• Community Games Night (Mar 21)
• Welcome Spring at West Plains (Mar 23)
• Bird Migration with Bob...

Ward 1 Drop-in Session – Feb. 20, 2025

You're invited to stop by and share your thoughts with me about City-related matters:

• Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m.
• Mapleview Shopping Centre Food Court
• 900 Maple Ave., Upper Level (look for me and my sign at the elevated oval table near the elevator)

Drop-in sessions provide residents with an opportunity to speak to me individually about city matters. Residents are scheduled in 10-minute slots on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact the ward 1 office at 905-335-7600, ext. 7863 or by email.

Ward 1 News Update – Feb. 6, 2025

Read the latest community news and updates from Ward 1 Councillor, Kelvin Galbraith.

In this issue Ward 1 News

• Ward 1 Drop-in Session (Feb 20)
• Tyandaga Golf Course Receives Tourism Growth Funding
• Learn to Play Disc Golf at Tyandaga Golf Course (Feb 23)

City News

• Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council
• Review the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (Deadline Feb 7)
• Asset Management Plan Survey (Deadline Feb 12)
• Ward Boundary Drop-In Sessions and Survey (Feb 12, 13, 19, 20)
• Have Your Say: Climate Action Plan (Feb 25, 27; March 3, 4, 6)
• Burlington Transit Downtown Customer Service Moving
• Short-Term Accommodation By-law Approved
• Registration for Spring & Summer Recreation Programs
• City of Burlington Volunteer Opportunities
• Careers at the City of Burlington

Regional News

• Garbage and Blue Box Collection Updates
• Regional Corporate Climate Action Plan Progress Report
• Burlington Beach Master Plan Update
• Halton Regional Police Present 2024 Overview

Community Updates and Events

• Alice in Bloomland at RBG (until Mar 30)

Ward 1 Drop-in Session – Jan. 23, 2025

You're invited to stop by and share your thoughts with me about City-related matters:

• Thursday, January 23, 2025

• Anytime between 1 and 2:30 p.m.
• Mapleview Shopping Centre Food Court
• 900 Maple Ave., Upper Level (look for me and my sign at the elevated oval table near the elevator)

Drop-in sessions provide residents with an opportunity to speak to me individually about city matters. Residents are scheduled in 10-minute slots on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact the ward 1 office at 905-335-7600, ext. 7863 or by email.

Ward 1 News Update – Jan. 10, 2025

Read the latest community news and updates from Ward 1 Councillor, Kelvin Galbraith.

Inside this issue Ward 1 News

• Pre-Application Meeting - 105 and 109 Plains Rd E (Jan. 14)
• Pre-Application Open House - Flatt Rd and Waterdown Rd (Jan. 15)
• Ward 1 Drop-in Session (Jan. 23)
• Flood Disaster Recovery Assistance
• Ward 1 Development Updates from December City Council
• Nominations Open for Aldershot Community Honour Roll
• Aldershot Older Adult Programs

City News

• Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council
• Applications Open for City Committees (Deadline Jan. 22)
• Short-Term Accommodation By-law (Licensing Airbnb's)
• New Incentives to Increase Housing Options
• Pipeline to Permit Development Dashboard
• Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review Interim Report
• Burlington Lift Bridge Canal Pier Access
• Burlington Transit to Cap Fares for Youth
• Burlington Solar Map Launch
• Winter Snow Removal Standards
• Burlington Arts and Culture Fund Grant Program (Jan. 20)
• Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (Deadline Feb. 28)
• Sound of...