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Burlington announces four new pieces to Celebrate Diversity through Public Art
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2023 11:00 AM
Burlington, Ont.— March 6, 2023 — The City of Burlington has selected four new public art pieces from diverse artists and an artist collective. Last spring, diverse artists were invited to submit their ideas to create installations in Burlington public spaces to celebrate Burlington’s diverse communities. A total of $29,000 was offered for the projects.
The City’s public art program is supporting these successful applicants by providing resources and staff support through the planning, installation and execution of the project. This may include connecting to artists and fabricators, help with permits and permissions as well as general project support.
The selected artists, projects and locations are:
Poonam Sharma, Spring (Mural) Central Recreation Centre
Artist Statement
This mural seeks to create an uplifting design which brings positivity, and engages people from a variety of backgrounds, professions and histories. The folk-art elements reinforce the idea that we are all interconnected and...
Snow Event declared for March 3 – On-street parking cancelled. Facilities closing early
Posted on Friday, March 03, 2023 01:45 PM
The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event 7 p.m. March 3. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear roads safely and quickly, all on-street parking has been suspended.
During a Snow Event when accumulation is more than 7.5 cm, road clearing updates can be found by visiting Burlington.ca/snow. Snow Control Update subscribers will receive emails at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. about the status of snow removal. To receive Snow Control Updates by email, visit burlington.ca/subscribe to subscribe.
City recreational facilities, Sims Square, City Hall, Halton Court Services and Downtown Transit Terminal are closed as of 6 p.m. or by end of day (if regular closing time is earlier).
Recreational facilities will re-open Saturday at 9 a.m.
Sims Square, City Hall, Halton Court Services and the Downtown Transit Terminal will reopen Monday morning as usual. Residents can still contact City Hall by calling 905-335-7777.
When City facilities are closed due to weather, residents can stay informed by...
Snow Event declared for Feb. 27 – On-street parking cancelled
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 04:20 PM
The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event beginning at 9 p.m., Feb. 27. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear roads safely and quickly, all on-street parking has been suspended.
During a Snow Event when accumulation is more than 7.5 cm, road clearing updates can be found by visiting Burlington.ca/snow. Snow Control Update subscribers will receive emails at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. about the status of snow removal. To receive Snow Control Updates by email, visit burlington.ca/subscribe to subscribe.
It is important for people to know that a declared Snow Event does not automatically mean all City facilities are closed or programs are cancelled.
When City facilities are closed due to weather, residents can stay informed by subscribing to Facility Closure updates at burlington.ca/subscribe, or by checking our website at Burlington.ca/facilityclosures. The recorded message at 905-335-7738 will also be updated when facilities are closed due to inclement weather.
On occasion a program may be...
Snow Event declared for Feb. 22 – On-street parking cancelled
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 06:06 PM
The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event beginning at 9 p.m. Feb. 22. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear roads safely and quickly, all on-street parking has been suspended.
During a Snow Event when accumulation is more than 7.5 cm, road clearing updates can be found by visiting Burlington.ca/snow. Snow Control Update subscribers will receive emails at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. about the status of snow removal. To receive Snow Control Updates by email, visit burlington.ca/subscribe to subscribe.
It is important for people to know that a declared Snow Event does not automatically mean all City facilities are closed or programs are cancelled.
When City facilities are closed due to weather, residents can stay informed by subscribing to Facility Closure updates at burlington.ca/subscribe, or by checking our website at Burlington.ca/facilityclosures. The recorded message at 905-335-7738 will also be updated when facilities are closed due to inclement weather.
On occasion a program may be...
Procedure By-law Amendment - By-law 31-2021
Posted on Friday, February 17, 2023 03:32 PM
In accordance with the Public Notice Policy, The Corporation of the City of Burlington hereby gives notice of its intention to amend By-law 031-2021, Council’s Procedure By-law. The by-law will be reviewed in its entirety at a Council Workshop to ensure that it best supports good governance in the City. The review will include:
- Updated definitions and changes that reflect current practices in various sections of the by-law;
- Consideration of Section 4 – Deputy Mayor to discuss the Deputy Mayor with Portfolio role;
- Changes to Section 46 – Delegations to update the rules for delegations;
- Changes to Section 49 – Questions/Speaking to discuss speaking times at Council and Committee; and
- Changes to Appendix A to clarify motions made at Council and Committee.
The Council Workshop will be held on Monday, Feb, 27, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, with members and staff participating in-person or remotely via Zoom. The staff directions resulting from this...
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