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CANCELLED: Celebrating National Public Works Week with annual Touch-a-Truck event at Nelson Park

UPDATE, May 22, 2026: The Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, May 23 is cancelled due to the forecasted weather conditions. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we prioritize the safety, comfort and overall experience of event participants. We look forward to seeing everyone next time.

Burlington, Ont.—May 6, 2026— The City invites residents to a family-friendly celebration of National Public Works Week at the annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at its new location, Nelson Park, 4183 New St.

This free event offers an opportunity to explore the wide range of vehicles and equipment used to deliver essential City services. The event will feature large-scale trucks, a Burlington Transit bus, construction equipment, a snowplow simulator and much more.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Location: Nelson Park, 4183 New St.

The event is held outdoors, rain or shine. Visitors should dress according to weather conditions. In the event of thunder...

Nomination period for Burlington’s 2026 municipal election opens May 1

Burlington, Ont.—April 30, 2026— The nomination period for individuals who would like to run as a candidate in Burlington’s 2026 municipal election opens at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1 and runs until 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026.

In order to run, a candidate must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in Burlington (own or rent), or they or their spouse own or rent property in the city.

Starting May 1, nominations will be accepted for:

• Mayor*
• Councillors* (one per ward)
• Trustees, Halton District School Board (4 total)
  • 1 from wards 1&2
  • 1 from wards 3&6
  • 1 from ward 4
  • 1 from ward 5
• Trustees, Halton Catholic District School Board (3 total)
  • 1 from wards 1&2
  • 1 from wards 3&6
  • 1 from wards 4&5

*The Mayor and City Councillors also sit on Halton Regional Council.

Nomination papers can be filed by appointment only at City Hall at 426 Brant St., with the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Please call 905-335-7777, ext. 7805 or email

Burlington launches new Assistive AI tool to power an improved development review experience

Burlington, Ont.—April 27, 2026 – The City of Burlington is excited to introduce eCheck, a free online tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help make the development application process easier. 

Available at burlington.ca/echeck, the tool allows applicants to check their plans against the City’s zoning regulations and the building code before submitting them for planning approvals and building permits. 

eCheck is designed to improve convenience for applicants by helping identify potential issues early in the process, allowing for more complete submissions and a smoother review experience. 

Burlington is leading the way as one of the first cities in Canada to use assistive AI technology to help simplify the development review process, and the first municipality anywhere to extend this capability for building code assessment. 

How to use eCheck

eCheck is currently in a testing phase with more zones and building types to be added soon. In this first release, use eCheck to:

• Search for a...

City of Burlington launches updated Community Engagement Charter and Framework

The City of Burlington has released its updated Community Engagement Charter and Framework, renewing its commitment to transparent, inclusive and meaningful engagement with community.

Originally introduced in 2013, the Community Engagement Charter sets out how residents, City staff and members of Council work together to shape decisions about the City. The updated Charter reflects the evolving needs of Burlington’s growing and changing community, strengthening how the City listens, communicates and engages with residents today.

The updated Charter sets clear expectations for how the City engages with residents, focusing on early communication, open dialogue and showing how feedback is used in decision-making across the City’s initiatives, projects, and policies.

Key Highlights of the Community Engagement Charter

The updated Community Engagement Charter updates several key enhancements:

• Stronger accountability – The City will report back on what it heard and how public input was or was not...