News and Notices

City reviewing provincial decisions on Millcroft lands

Burlington, Ont. – Oct. 23, 2026 – The City of Burlington has been made aware of the Province’s decisions regarding the Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) for the Millcroft Golf Course lands, posted this afternoon on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO).

Staff are reviewing the decisions to understand how they impact the development proposal refused by Council.

The Province’s zoning orders permit approximately 138 single-detached homes and townhouses across six areas of the golf course lands. They also add long-term care and retirement homes as permitted uses at 4274 Dundas Street.

The City’s request for an MZO to maintain approximately 30 hectares of the golf course lands as Open Space was approved. However, the order will not take effect until it is confirmed that occupancy permits have been issued for all homes planned under MZO 009-2026.

These zoning orders follow Burlington City Council’s Sept. 29 refusal of the Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications...

Three-week loose-leaf collection program begins Nov. 9

Burlington, Ont.—Oct. 23, 2026— The City of Burlington’s loose-leaf collection program starts on Monday, Nov. 9. Residents are encouraged to check the leaf collection schedule and zone map. Each collection zone will have one pick-up week.

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

In addition, please help prevent flooding by keeping catch basins and ditches clear of leaves.

Reminders to ensure a successful pick-up:

• Rake leaves to the edge of the curb or roadway in a loose pile no more than two days before your pick-up date.
• Do not place leaves in bike lanes, sidewalks, or pathways.
• Do not place leaves over storm drains. This helps prevent flooding.
• Remove basketball nets, cars, and other obstructions from the road during pick-up dates.
• Avoid placing garbage bags, bins, blue boxes, or green carts on top of loose-leaf piles.

Blocked bike lanes,...

Voting Day is Monday, Oct. 26: Be sure to cast your ballot

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 22, 2026 — Monday, Oct. 26 is Voting 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 School Board Trustee.

Voting Day

On Voting Day, there are 24 in-person voting locations, four in each ward. Eligible electors can vote at any voting location in their ward between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. All locations are accessible.

Ward 1

• Holy Rosary Church - 287 Plains Road East
• Tyandaga Golf Course - 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.
• La Salle Park Pavilion - 50 North Shore Blvd. E.
• Aldershot Arena - 494 Townsend Ave.

Ward 2

• Art Gallery of Burlington - 1333 Lakeshore Rd.
• Burlington Seniors' Centre - 2285 New St.
• Best Western Burlington Inn & Suites Conference Centre - 2412 Queensway Dr.
• Salvation Army Church - 2090 Prospect St.

Ward 3

• Conservation Halton Admin Building - 2596 Britannia Rd.
• Brant Hills Community...

More opportunities to vote: Online voting period extended until Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 20, 2026 — The City of Burlington has extended the online voting period for the 2026 municipal election from Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.

The decision was made after the City became aware of an unintended mailing error that resulted in 5000 Voter Information Letters (VILs) not being delivered to households in Ward 6.

Voter Information Letters are required for eligible voters who wish to cast their ballot online.

Electors in Ward 6 who have not received their VIL can expect them to arrive to their household by mail by Wednesday, Oct. 21. Other electors who have not received their VIL can call 905-335-7777, ext. 8683 (VOTE) to have their VIL issued directly.

Eligible voters who plan to vote in person do not require a Voter Information Letter. Voters can bring one piece of valid ID that shows their name and address.

Opportunities for eligible voters to cast their ballot continue:

• Online voting remains open until Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.
• In-person at the advanced...