Ward 1 News, Meetings and Events

Ward 1 News Update – September 7, 2023

In this issue Ward 1 Updates

• Ward 1 Community Meeting (Sept. 13)

• Evolution of Tyandaga Golf Course

• Plains Road construction update

• Proposed development at 1020 Emery Ave.

City Updates

• Annual fall tree giveaway (registration begins Sept. 8)

• Celebrate Burlington 150 with a free swim and skate (Sept. 9)

• Join me at Food for Feedback (Sept. 16)

• Review underway for the City's Live and Play Plan

• Update to Burlington Community Engagement Charter

• Increased service on Burlington Transit

• Apply now for the free Active5 Pass

• Dredging work in Burlington Canal

• Overnight closures of the lift bridge

• Skyway Bridge closures extended

Community Updates

• Burlington Model Railway Club fall open house (Sept. 9)

• Antiques and collectibles live auction in support of JBH (Sept 16)

• Cedar Springs Ski Club information night (Sept. 20)

• HorsePower 4 Hospital (Sept. 23)

• Burlington Transit Users' Forum (Sept. 23)

• Theatre Burlington kicks off its 70th season

• Food donations

• Calendar of events and meetings

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Ward 1 Community Meeting – September 13, 2023

You’re invited to a community meeting to hear about the latest projects, initiatives, and developments underway in Ward 1.

City staff will attend to provide an overview of the Better Homes Burlington pilot program which helps homeowners understand the options and incentives available for home energy upgrades. An interest-free loan is also available through the program for the purchase and installation of an air-source heat pump (maximum of 20 loans available).

Meeting details:

• Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
• Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
• Location: LaSalle Park Pavilion, Bayshore Room (first floor), 50 North Shore Blvd. E.

Exchange your old blue box and green cart:

If you're blue box or green cart is broken, bring it to LaSalle Park between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 and we'll exchange it for a new one. There are very limited quantities, and it will be first come, first serve.

For more information, contact the ward 1 office by email or by telephone at 905-335-7777, ext. 7863.

Ward 1 Pop-up in the Park – August 24, 2023

You're invited to drop by LaSalle Park and share your thoughts with me about Ward 1 matters.

• Thursday, August 24, 2023
• 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• LaSalle Park, 50 North Shore Blvd. E. (at the picnic tables near the playground)

For more information, contact the Ward 1 office by email or by telephone at 905-335-7777, ext. 7863.

Ward 1 News Update – August 14, 2023

In this issue Ward 1 Updates

• Ward 1 Pop-up in the Park (Aug. 24)
• Waterdown Road construction update
• Fishing line receptacles at LaSalle Park Marina
• Bridgeview Park renewal
• Maple Park improvements

City Updates

• Looking for artists and performers for Culture Days
• Exclusive space at former Robert Bateman High School
• Public engagement for the new community centre at Robert Bateman High School
• Protecting oak trees from oak wilt
• 2024 budget survey open
• Congratulations Beverly Kingdon, Key to the City recipient
• Suggestions wanted for Burlington 150+ time capsule
• Burlington 150 swag items on sale
• Skyway Bridge Niagara bound closures extended
• City taking action on climate change
• Save water and money in your home
• City launching Better Homes Burlington pilot program
• Burlington Transit free for seniors all the time; youth on evenings and weekends
• Burlington Public Library's annual report
• City Hall renovations now complete
• Take the survey on city recreation programs
• Registration for fall/winter recreation programs
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Ward 1 Pop-up in the Park – July 19, 2023

You're invited to drop by LaSalle Park and share your thoughts with me about Ward 1 matters.

• Wednesday, July 19, 2023
• 1 – 2:30 p.m.
• LaSalle Park, 50 North Shore Blvd. E. (look for my sign near the parking lot)

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