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Notice of Passing of Bylaw 43-2026, an amendment to Residential Zoning Bylaw 09-2026

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:10 AM

Burlington City Council passed Bylaw 43-2026 to amend Residential Zoning Bylaw 09-2026 on July 21, 2026 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. (DGM-44-26) 

Bylaw 43-2026 amends Zoning Bylaw 09-2026 to rezone lands municipally known as 2105 Headon Rd., to permit eight (8) three-storey townhouse units within a single building block. 

Public consultation on the proposed zoning bylaw amendment occurred through aa Statutory Public Meeting held on July 7, 2026 at the Committee of the Whole. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published on the City’s webpage on June 8, 2026. The City received 12 comments on the bylaw and there were five delegations at the Statutory Public Meeting held on July 7, 2026 and no delegations at the Council meeting held on July 21, 2026. 

For further information, please contact Mariana Da Silva of the Community Planning Department at mariana.dasilva@burlington.ca.      

Should you wish to appeal this bylaw to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), you must file...

Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw 2020.522

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2026 08:55 AM

Burlington City Council passed Bylaw 2020.522 to amend Bylaw 2020, as amended, on July 21, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-08/26 (DGM-44-26) 

Bylaw 2020.522 rezones lands municipally known as 2105 Headon Rd., to permit for Natural Heritage related uses. 

Public consultation on the proposed zoning bylaw amendment occurred through a Statutory Public Meeting held on July 7, 2026. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published on the City’s webpage on June 8, 2026. The City received 12 comments on the proposed amendment. There were five delegations at the Statutory Public Meeting on July 7, 2026 and no delegations at the July 21, 2026 Council meeting. 

For further information, please contact Mariana Da Silva of the Community Planning Department at mariana.dasilva@burlington.ca.    

Should you wish to appeal this bylaw to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), you must file an appeal with the City Clerk either via the OLT e-file service (first-time users...

Civic holiday closures 2026

City services and closure information for the Civic holiday

Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:23 AM

Burlington, Ont. — July 28, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for the Civic holiday on Monday, Aug. 3. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca. 

Fireworks reminder
Low-hazard consumer fireworks, often referred to as “family fireworks” are not permitted to be set off on the August Civic holiday. As per the City's bylaw, family fireworks can only be set off on Canada Day and Victoria Day. For more information regarding who to contact if you have a personal safety concern related to the use of fireworks, visit burlington.ca/fireworks. 

City services and closures

Animal Services
The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, Aug. 3. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.

Burlington Transit
Burlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, Aug. 3. For real-time bus information and...

Burlington Pier

Burlington City Council Decision Highlights and Updates from July 21, 2026

Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 02:19 PM

Burlington, Ont. – July 22, 2026 – The City of Burlington held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting yesterday, covering motions, by-laws and other City business.

View the meeting agenda on the City’s website.

Below is an overview of key agenda items and Council decisions.

Skyway Community Centre and Park 2026 PRO Award of Excellence – Facility Design
Council recognized the City’s Skyway Community Centre and Park Project Team, recently named the recipient of Parks & Recreation Ontario’s (PRO) Facility Design Award. This award is presented for completed projects where robust public consultation was undertaken, and the facility demonstrates excellence in design of facilities intended for public use, as well as uniqueness, innovation, and creativity. 

Glenn Arthur Community Impact Award from Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO)
Council also recognized retired City of Burlington employee, Denise Beard, who was recently named the recipient of PRO’s Glenn Arthur Community Impact Award. The...

Heritage Week 2026

Heritage Week celebrations and events start Aug. 1

Posted on Monday, July 20, 2026 10:52 AM

Burlington, Ont. — July 20, 2026 — The Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee invites you to take part in an exciting lineup of activities for Heritage Week, Aug. 1 -8, to showcase the many aspects of Burlington’s various heritages. A total of 15 heritage events and activities are planned throughout the week, focusing on the theme of Waterways of Life: Connecting Our Cultures and Heritages.

Schedule of events

A detailed schedule of all the events taking place during Heritage Week, including locations and how to register, is available at burlington.ca/heritageweek. All events are free. Registration is required for some events and is open until July 31, or until capacity is reached. All are welcome.

  • Opening Ceremony - Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 to 11 a.m.
    Join Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Indigenous Spiritual Healer White Eagle and Town Crier David Vollick for the launch of Heritage Week 2026.
    Location: LaSalle Park Pavilion, 50 North Shore Blvd. East
    Registration: No pre-registration needed.
  • LaSalle Park...