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What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington on Canada Day
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 03:32 PM
Burlington, Ont. — June 24, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Monday, July 1. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on Canada Day, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
On July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day, sponsored by Bunzl. Activities in Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.) begin at 11:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 4 p.m. This year features a family area with an inflatables zone sponsored by Harb Plumbing, dog shows, food, refreshment and other vendors, a drone light show and spectacular fireworks display. For the most up-to-date Canada Day information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday.
Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly. The City's bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family (low-hazard) fireworks. For more information about who to...
Burlington writers and artists needed for Culture Days display
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 01:00 PM
Burlington, Ont.—June 24, 2024—The City of Burlington needs about 10 writers and 10 visual artists to send in their work to be showcased on temporary signs along the Beachway’s multi-use path during Culture Days. This call is open to writers and artists based in Burlington.
The public art program is accepting all art forms that can be presented in a sign format. This includes, but is not limited to:
- visual art,
- graphic art,
- photography,
- poetry,
- short stories,
- non-fiction, etc.
Submissions are due July 29 and may be from existing or newly created work. The City is accepting one submission per writer or artist.
About Culture Days
Culture Days is an annual event that runs for three weeks across the province. It celebrates arts, culture and heritage through experiences outdoors, indoors and online. This year’s event runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 13, 2024. Each year, Culture Days Ontario works with organizers to host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free.
About the...
Residents invited to Animal Services Summer Social on July 6
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 09:30 AM
Burlington, Ont.— June 20, 2024— The City of Burlington is hosting its first Summer Social at the Burlington Animal Shelter on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The indoor/outdoor event gives residents and their families an opportunity to:
- Participate in a facility tour.
- Meet adoptable animals.
- Play games.
- Win prizes.
- Enjoy some ice cream and light refreshments.
- Learn more about the ways Animal Services makes a difference for pets and animals in the Burlington community.
Same-day adoptions unfortunately cannot be accommodated at the event; however, attendees can meet some of the current pets available for adoption and book a follow up adoption appointment. As always, residents can check out Petfinder to see all of the pets that are looking for homes. Residents can email at city@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7777 if interested in adopting, would like to set up an in-person appointment or have questions about any of the animals available for adoption.
Event Details:Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024, rain or shine
Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw 2020.478
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 08:47 AM
Burlington City Council passed Bylaw 2020.478 to amend Bylaw 2020, as amended, on June 18, 2024, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-06/24 (PL-45-24).
Bylaw 2020.478 is city initiated and updates parking standards for lands identified along the Fairview Street, Plains Road and Appleby Line corridors.
Public Consultation on the proposed zoning bylaw amendment occurred through a Statutory Public Meeting held on June 11, 2024, at the Committee of the Whole. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published in the Hamilton Spectator on May 10, 2024. The City received three comments on the proposed amendment. There were no delegations at the Statutory Public Meeting on June 11, 2024.
For further information, please contact Mark Johnson of the Community Planning Department at: mark.johnson@burlington.ca.
Should you wish to appeal this bylaw to the Ontario Land Tribunal, you must file an appeal to the City Clerk by July 10, 2024. Your appeal must include your...
Notice of adoption: Official Plan Amendment No. 2
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 08:45 AM
With respect to an Official Plan Amendment
Subsection 17(23) of the Planning Act
Official Plan Amendment No. 2
Date of adoption: June 18, 2024
Date of notice: June 20, 2024
A decision has been made by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington through Bylaw No. 45-2024 on the 18th day of June, 2024, under Sections 16, 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
Purpose and effect of the amendmentThe purpose of this Official Plan Amendment (OPA 2) is to replace policies and schedules from the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 informed by the findings of the Major Transit Station Area Specific Planning Project for the Downtown Burlington UGC/Burlington GO MTSA, Aldershot GO MTSA, and the Appleby GO MTSA. The OPA identifies these areas as Protected Major Transit Stations in accordance with the Planning Act and in conformity with the Regional Official Plan. OPA 2 includes a new...
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