News and Notices

Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026TM Event at Spencer Smith Park, July 9

City of Burlington will join communities across the country on July 9 as one of only 11 Ontario municipalities selected to host a Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ event, bringing fans together at Spencer Smith Park for a free community celebration of the world's biggest sporting event.

The event will run from 1 to 9 p.m. and feature live entertainment, family-friendly activities, food vendors, a licensed viewing area and interactive soccer experiences for all ages. Fans can gather to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-final match on a seven-and-a-half-metre outdoor screen beginning at 4 p.m.

The Canada Celebrates event is free to attend, open to the public and does not require tickets.

Event Highlights: Soccer-themed activities and family fun

Test your skills with interactive soccer activities, get your face painted in red and white to show your Canadian pride and cheer on local soccer clubs as they showcase their talent on the mini pitch. Activities are available throughout the...

Burlington City Council approves new driveway windrow snow clearing service fee model

Burlington, Ont.—June 25, 2026— Burlington City Council has approved a new service level and cost model for the City's residential windrow snow clearing program, which assists residents with clearing the snow pile left at the end of driveways after snowplows pass.

The program review and changes follow Council's 2026 budget decision to enhance the Windrow Clearing Program by reducing response times from 12 to eight hours after the completion of all residential road plowing.

As part of that decision, Council directed staff to examine comparable municipal programs and evaluate cost-recovery options to determine an appropriate fee structure for the enhanced service.

The approved model includes an annual program fee of $150 plus HST and introduces a 50 per cent fee reduction for eligible residents.

The reduced fee will be available to residents who meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Are 65 years of age or older
• Have a disability or physical limitation that prevents them from...

June 23, 2026 Burlington City Council Decision Highlights and Updates

Burlington, Ont. – June 24, 2026 – The City of Burlington held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting yesterday, covering motions, bylaws and other City business.

View the meeting agenda, including links to reports, presentations and a video recording on the City’s website.

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

Financial status report as at March 31, 2026 (FIN-05-26) (CCS)

Council received this report for information from the finance department regarding the City’s financial status as of March 31, 2026.

2026 capital variance and project closure (FIN-10-26) (CCS)

Council received this report for information from the finance department regarding the City’s 2026 capital variance and the closing out of projects from a financial perspective.

Council Special Initiatives Reserve Fund – repeal and replacement of By-law 45-2022 (FIN-17-26) (CCS)

Council approved the enactment of a by-law to establish and govern the Council Special Initiatives Reserve Fund and to repeal...

City services and closure information for Canada Day

Burlington, Ont. — June 23, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Canada Day on Wednesday, 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. 

Canada Day event

On Wednesday, July 1, the City of Burlington is excited to celebrate Canada Day at a free event at Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.). The festivities begin at noon with opening ceremonies at 4 p.m., followed by live music performances and a drone light show and fireworks display to end the evening. For times and information, visit burlington.ca/canadaday. 

Fireworks reminder

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at a public display hosted by trained and certified professionals, like the Canada Day celebrations at Spencer Smith Park on July 1. 

Low-hazard consumer fireworks, often referred to as “family fireworks” are permitted to be set off on Canada Day only (July 1). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces...