News and Notices

City of Burlington celebrates National AccessAbility Week from May 31 to June 6

During National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), from May 31 to June 6, the City of Burlington and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee are inviting residents to recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities while promoting accessibility and inclusion across our community.  

Residents can take part in a variety of events and initiatives being held throughout the week, including: 

NAAW Flag Raising at Veteran Square, City Hall 

A National AccessAbility Week flag designed by the Rick Hansen Foundation will be raised at Veteran Square, on the north side of City Hall, on Friday, May 22 from 9:30 – 10 a.m., with members of Council and City representatives in attendance. NAAW was originally inspired by Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour in 1988.  

Residents, organizations and community stakeholders are welcome to attend this event. 

Free to Be Me Family Storytime, in partnership with Burlington Public Library 

Join us as we celebrate National AccessAbility Week with a...

City achieves forestry milestones and fourth Tree City of the World designation

Burlington, Ont.— May 14, 2026— As Burlington closes out one of its busiest tree planting weeks of the year and enters the peak of the spring planting season, the City is reporting on its progress in advancing key actions under its Urban Forest Master Plan and Woodland Management Strategy, and celebrating its Tree City of the World designation.

The City of Burlington has been recognized as a Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This marks the fourth consecutive year the City has received this honour, highlighting Burlington’s continued leadership in urban forestry and its commitment to protecting and enhancing its tree canopy.

Here’s a snapshot of the progress the City is making toward its UFMP goals, with support from the community:

• Making the Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate a permanent program in 2026, helping offset the cost of maintaining mature trees and enabling more residents to participate.
• Planting...

City services and closures on the Victoria Day weekend

Burlington, Ont. — May 12, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the Victoria Day holiday, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

Fireworks reminder

Fireworks are permitted to be set off on Victoria Day only (May 18). Please continue to use our valued outdoor spaces responsibly - community cooperation is essential to helping keep everyone safe during Victoria Day. The City's bylaw regulates where and when residents can set off family (low hazard) fireworks. For more information about who to contact if you have a concern, visit burlington.ca/fireworks.

City services and closures Animal Services

The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, May 18. 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, May...