News and Notices

Monday, Oct. 24 is Election Day: Vote in Burlington’s 2022 municipal election

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 21, 2022 — Monday, Oct. 24 is Election Day for Burlington’s municipal election. This is the last opportunity eligible voters have to cast their vote and choose who they want to represent them on Burlington City Council, including Mayor and City Councillor(s). Eligible voters will also vote for Halton Regional Chair and School Board Trustee. To date, 18,998 eligible voters in Burlington have cast their vote in the municipal election, either by voting online (14,980) or at an advance poll (4,018) earlier this month.

On Election Day, voting locations will be open between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. There are four voting locations in each ward. Eligible electors can vote at any voting location in their ward.

To determine which ward you live in, and which voting location is closest to you, view the Voter Information Letter sent to the homes of eligible Burlington voters earlier this fall. If you did not receive a Voter Information Letter, you can complete the Voters List form on

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3-Week Loose-Leaf Collection Program Begins Monday, Nov. 14

The City of Burlington’s loose-leaf collection program starts on Monday, Nov. 14. Residents are encouraged to check the leaf collection schedule and zone map. Each collection zone will have only one pick-up. Loose-leaves placed after the zone start date will not be collected.

Residents planning on using the service are reminded that this program is weather dependent. Freezing rain or snow can cause delays or even cancel the program. Always be prepared to bag your leaves for Halton Region’s Yard Waste Pick-up or mulch them to help your lawns and gardens grow.

If the collection is delayed or cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, residents can call 905-335-7777 for updated information. Updates will also be posted on burlington.ca/leafcollection as well as the City’s social media channels.

To ensure the safety of collection crews and avoid damaging equipment, please keep the loose-leaf piles free of debris and sticks. Leaves mixed with debris and waste will not be collected. Please...

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“Just the Facts” during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 to 15, 2022

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 to 15, 2022 and the Burlington Fire Department is sharing “Just the Facts” at several events throughout the week. Facts will be shared with residents about the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms at Canadian Tire, 2070 Appleby Line

The Fire Department will be at Canadian Tire (Millcroft Plaza, 2070 Appleby Line) throughout the week to help provide education and awareness about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Members of the Fire Department will be in the store to answer questions and help shoppers pick the alarm that is best suited to their home.

A fire truck will also be outside of the store for photos and tours (unless called for duty).

• Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Burlington Public Library Firefighter Story Time

The Fire Department will be doing a story time at select Burlington Public Library branches. Members will be reading “No...

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Vote early in Burlington’s 2022 municipal election

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 4, 2022 — Opportunities to vote early in Burlington’s municipal election will start on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. when the registration to vote online opens. Eligible voters have the option to vote online between Oct. 11 and 20 or in person at an advance poll on Oct. 15 and 18. In-person voting will also take place on election day, Oct. 24.

Online voting takes place between Oct. 11 to Oct 20. To vote online, eligible voters will first need to register. Online voting and registration open on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Registration closes on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., and online voting ends on Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.

To register and vote online:

1. Find your Voter Information Letter – these letters are mailed to voters who are on the Voters List, starting the end of September.
2. Visit the online voting registration portal – the link is listed on your Voter Information Letter.
3. Enter the required information when prompted. Note: you will be asked to provide the registration code located on...

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