News and Notices

Burlington Fire launches Next Generation 9-1-1 to enhance emergency response communications

Burlington, Ont.— April 9, 2026— Burlington Fire has advanced its emergency response capabilities with the successful transition to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) network.

The new, modernized network will improve backup capabilities in the event of system failure, strengthen cybersecurity protection, and lay the groundwork for future capabilities including real-time text, and multimedia communications.

Burlington Fire transitioned to NG9-1-1, in keeping with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) mandate that provinces, municipalities and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) across Canada meet NG9-1-1 standards by the end of March 2027.

The Ontario government has provided close to $3 million since 2022 to support Burlington Fire’s transition to NG9-1-1.

Despite the implementation of the new network, there is no change in how residents access emergency services. Those in need of emergency assistance should still just dial 9-1-1.

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FIFA reveals Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ countrywide route and official partners

*original media release sent by FIFA World Cup 2026™, April 8, 2026

• With 38 stops across 34 communities Canada Celebrates will travel from coast-to-coast-to-coast
• Stops are located within a two-hour drive for more than 75% of Canadian residents
• FIFA's Commercial Partners and Media Partner unite to help bring Canada Celebrates countrywide
• Digital assets of Canada Celebrates can be found on the FIFA Digital Hub

Today, FIFA proudly unveils the route for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride. It will run throughout the tournament from 11 June to 19 July, with pre-tournament stops...

2026 street tree pruning program underway

The City of Burlington’s annual street and park tree pruning program is underway. 

Our street and park tree pruning program is important work that protects and manages our urban forest and provides many additional benefits to our communities including: 

•  Safer and more effective travel for emergency response vehicles (Fire, EMS, Police), snowplows, garbage trucks and other utility vehicles which deliver essential services. 

• Maintaining sightlines for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians and improving traffic sign visibility for everyone’s safety. 

• Greener and healthier parks. 

A properly pruned tree has a better chance of making it through a storm and other significant weather events. Fewer broken tree limbs and trees means more trees stay in the ground and off the ground! 

The City of Burlington employs Certified Arborists to prune municipal trees. Both internal crews and contractors perform pruning work on city trees. They are highly trained, qualified and follow the City’s approved Tree Pruning...