Ward 1 News, Meetings and Events

Ward 1 News Update – June 29, 2023

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

In this issue Ward 1 Updates

• Ward 1 Pop-up in the Park (July 19)
• Stop sign coming to Merle Avenue at Filmandale Road
• LaSalle Pavilion rooms open for booking
• Bike racks added to Beachway Park

City Updates

• Canada Day celebrations
• Burlington Canal Lift Bridge lane closures
• Skyway Bridge Niagara bound closures
• Hwy 403 & Hwy 6 interchange improvements
• Procedure By-law review
• Burlington Transit summer youth pass
• Seeking writers and artists for Culture Days
• Walk-in swimming at outdoor pools
• Free swim dates at city pools this summer
• Enjoy outdoor movies this summer
• Concerts in the Park for July

Community Updates

• Join the WALK for Lupus Ontario (July 8)
• Burlington Car Show (July 8)
• Halton Islamic Association annual BBQ (July 15)
• Burlington Model Railway Club public viewing sessions (July 22 & Aug 12)
• Burlington Public Library - Aldershot Branch programs
• What's up Aldershot seniors?
• Food and toiletries appreciated

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Ward 1 News Update – June 2, 2023

In this issue Ward 1 Updates

• Virtual public meeting for 236 Plains Road East (June 5)
• Upcoming Ward 1 community meeting (June 7)
• LaSalle Park Road closure (June 5-16)
• Waterdown Road construction update
• Wastewater improvements on Townsend Avenue
• Mount Forest Reservoir decommissioning work
• Wards 1 and 2 School Board Trustee elected
• Aldershot Community Honour Roll Awards recipients
• All-way stop coming to Masonry Court and Cooke Boulevard
• Parking at Beachway Park

City Updates

• Burlington Transit now accepts debit
• City launches new online self-serve portal
• Take the survey on city recreation programs
• Reserved weekend parking in effect at Lowville Park
• Splash pads and outdoor pools opening
• Provide feedback on the city's Urban Forest Master Plan
• Concerts in the Park (June 18- Aug. 27)
• June is Seniors' Month and the Month of Play

Community Updates

• World Bicycle Day and Bike Month (June 3)
• Burlington Model Railway Club open house (June 10)
• Freeman Station open houses (June 17 & July 1)
• Park Avenue Manor sweet summer...

Ward 1 Community Meeting - June 7, 2023

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

Meeting details:

Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Brant Hills Presbyterian Church, 2138 Brant Street

For more information, email the Ward 1 office, or call 905-335-7600, ext. 7863.

Ward 1 News Update – May 3, 2023

In this issue Ward 1 Updates

• Plains Road protected bikeway/resurfacing project update
• Tyandaga Park Drive area project update
• Upcoming Ward 1 meetings (May 10 & June 7)
• Appeal received for 1062-1074 Cooke Blvd development
• Eight candidates certified for Wards 1 & 2 School Board Trustee by-election
• Ward 1 park improvements for 2023
• Forestvale Park hill slide improvements
• Preparation work on Fairwood Place W, Park Ave East/West and Aldershot Pl for watermain replacement
• Tyandaga Golf Course open for the season
• Automated wheeled cart pilot for recycling and garbage

City Updates

• Staff to develop a program to regulate short-term accommodations
• Spring events to celebrate our twin cities (May 13)
• Apply now to the Love My Neighbourhood program
• Registration for summer recreation programs
• Upcoming spring waste events (May8-14, June 3)
• Burlington recognized as a Tree City of the World
• Community garden applications open for 2024

Community Updates

• Zero Waste Extravaganza Event (May 13)
• Attend the Aldershot Community...

Ward 1 Drop-in Session – May 10, 2023

You're invited to drop by and share your thoughts with me about ward 1 matters:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Mapleview Mall Food Court
900 Maple Ave., 2nd Level

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