News and Notices

The City of Burlington is recruiting volunteers for a city advisory committee or board

The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city advisory committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of city issues. Applications are now being accepted online at burlington.ca/committees until Dec. 19, 2022.

Members of the public over 18 years of age, representing the diverse backgrounds of our community are encouraged to apply. Participating on a city committee provides a unique opportunity to:

• Lend your voice and expertise to help shape decisions and services that impact our community
• Expand your network and meet new people
• Gain a broader understanding of how municipal government works.

Attend an information session Dec. 7

Individuals interested in learning more, can attend a virtual information session being held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To register, please email clerks@burlington.ca.

Redesign, adaptive re-use and costing plan proposed for former Robert Bateman High School building

A comprehensive staff report for the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently acquired Robert Bateman High School (RBHS) incorporating the results of a recent cost estimate, prepared by a third-party cost surveyor, along with a multi-year capital financing plan  will be presented to the City’s Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services (EICS) committee on Dec. 8.

The City is repurposing the existing Robert Bateman High School into a multi-purpose community hub that will contribute significantly to the City’s major community facilities to accommodate future growth and will also help meet our objective of being net-zero carbon by 2040. The reuse and conversion of the former secondary school will be completed via interior renovations, enhancements and minor site plan modifications as part of Phase 1.

The total gross estimated cost of construction for phase 1 is $72.75 million, with a breakdown of costs below.

Along with the construction costs, staff will also present a financing...

We’re recruiting! Volunteer to join a City of Burlington advisory committee

Burlington, Ont.—Nov. 25, 2022 — The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of city issues. Applications are now being accepted online at burlington.ca/committees until Dec. 19, 2022.

Members of the public over 18 years of age, representing the diverse backgrounds of our community are encouraged to apply. Participating on a city committee provides a unique opportunity to:

• Lend your voice and expertise to help shape decisions and services that impact our community
• Expand your network and meet new people
• Gain a broader understanding of how municipal government works.

Attend an information session Dec. 7

Individuals interested in learning more, can attend a virtual information session being held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To register, please email clerks@burlington.ca.

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City of Burlington is ready for winter weather

The City of Burlington is ready for snow and cold and is sharing helpful information for residents to know for this winter season. Residents wanting to stay informed on snow event declarations, facility closures due to inclement weather should subscribe to respective newsfeeds at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow the City of Burlington on Facebook and Twitter.

Plows will clear primary and secondary roads when accumulation of 5 cm is reached. When accumulation reaches 7.5 cm, the City will declare a “Snow Event”. During a snow event, road clearing updates will be sent to Snow Control Update subscribers at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. To receive Snow Control Updates by email, visit burlington.ca/subscribe.

When weather events such as snow or freezing rain become more extreme and safe travel becomes more challenging, the City may decide to close some or all City facilities such as community centres, pools, arenas and City Hall. 

It is important for people to know that a declared snow event does not...

Notice of intention to pass a bylaw

Notice of intention to pass a bylaw to stop up and close part of the assumed road allowance being an irregularly shaped parcel of land abutting 1376 and 1382 Plains Rd East File 575-09-143
(L-43-22, DA-84-22, Sept. 29, 2022)

The Council for the Corporation of the City of Burlington, at its meeting to be held on Dec. 13, 2022, intends to pass a bylaw to stop up and close part of the assumed road allowance being an irregularly shaped parcel of land described as Part of the Alleyway and Lane, Plan  88, being Parts 1 and Part 2, 20R22199 (being Part of PINs 07087-0043 (LT) and 07087-0046 (LT)), in the City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton, and sell the lands to the abutting registered owners of 1376 and 1382 Plains Rd East.

At this meeting, Council will hear in person, or by his or her counsel, group of persons, or organization who claims their lands will be prejudicially affected by the said bylaw. Delegations must register with the City Clerk’s Department by noon on Dec. 12,...