Ward 1 News, Meetings and Events

Ward 1 News Update – June 5, 2025

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

In this issue Ward 1 News

• Statutory Public Meeting - 1497-1511 Old Plains Rd W (June 10)
• Disaster Recovery Assistance Virtual Session (June 19)
• Ward 1 Drop-in Session (June 26)
• LaSalle Park Oak Tree Removal
• Complete Application Received - 127 Plains Rd W
• Flatt Road Closure (June 20-23)
• All Together Now Summer Kick-Off (June 21)

City News

• Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council (June 9-17)
• Council Approves Changes to Ward Boundaries
• Industrial Property Tax Deferral Approved
• Youth Ride the Bus for Free in July and August
• June is the Month of Play
• Pickleball Updates for the 2025 Season
• Become a Neighbourhood Connector
• Help Shape the City's New Culture Plan
• Civic Recognition Recipients Honoured
• Burlington Recognized for Climate Leadership

Regional News

• Special Waste Drop-off Day (June 7)
• New Mental Health Support Team Launched
• Halton Regional Police Youth Advisory Council

Community Updates and Events

• Hunger Doesn't Take a...

Ward 1 Drop-in Session – May 22, 2025

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

• Thursday, May 22, 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 – April 3, 2025

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

In this issue Ward 1 News

• You're Invited: Town Hall in Ward 1 (Apr 15)
• King Road to Reopen on April 9
• Development Application Received - 35 Plains Rd E
• Ontario's Disaster Recovery Assistance Activated in Three Additional Burlington Areas
• Hydro One Upgrades in Tyandaga
• Wine Festival Coming to LaSalle Park (May 10)

City News

• Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council (Apr 7-10)
• Burlington Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (Apr 8)
• You're Invited: Spring Telephone Town Hall (Apr 8)
• Public Vehicle Bylaw Review (Survey deadline Apr 17)
• Call for Culture Days Artists (Deadline Apr 24)
• Garage Conversion Toolkit Workshop (Apr 30)
• Help Craft Burlington's Story (Survey deadline Apr 11)
• Council Approvals - March 18
• Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate
• Tariff Updates
• Burlington Transit Downtown Customer Service Has Moved
• Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts Open
• Etiquette on Trails and in Parks

Regional News

• Limiting...

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.