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City services and closure information for Thanksgiving weekend
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2026 11:21 AM
Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 7, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative offices will be closed for Thanksgiving, on Monday, Oct. 12. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
Animal ServicesThe Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, Oct. 12. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777.
Burlington TransitBurlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, Oct. 12. Customer Service and Specialized Dispatch will be closed.
Find real-time arrival information and plan your trip using Google Maps. From a mobile phone, access Google Maps and click on your bus stop to see arrival times. From a computer, select your bus stop, then click on 'See Departure Board' to view arrival times.
City HallService Burlington and the Building, Renovating and Licensing counter on the main floor of City Hall at 426 Brant St., will be...
Fire Prevention Week highlights growing fire risk and importance of battery safety
Posted on Monday, October 05, 2026 10:30 AM
Burlington, Ont.—Oct. 5, 2026— Burlington Fire is back with a familiar message and an important reminder during Fire Prevention Week 2026: Buy safe. Charge safe. Use safe.
As rechargeable lithium-ion batteries become increasingly common in everyday devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools and electric vehicles, Burlington Fire is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk of battery-related fires.
While lithium-ion batteries are generally safe when used properly, fire departments across Canada are responding to more battery fires than ever before. Damaged, defective or improperly used batteries can overheat and fail, causing fast-moving fires that produce intense heat and toxic smoke.
This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign focuses on three simple actions residents can take to help keep themselves, their families and their homes safe:
- Buy safe by purchasing batteries, chargers and battery-powered devices from reputable manufacturers and retailers, and...
City of Burlington opens registration for 2026-2027 Windrow Clearing Program
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2026 11:33 AM
Burlington, Ont.—Oct. 2, 2026— Registration is now open for the City of Burlington's 2026-2027 Windrow Clearing Program. The program helps residents who need assistance clearing the snow windrow left at the end of their driveway after residential roads are plowed.
Updated service targetsResidents enrolled in the Windrow Clearing Program can expect faster service this winter, with windrows scheduled to be cleared within 32 hours after snowfall ends and within 8 hours of the completion of all residential road plowing.
The City's priority during a snowfall is keeping roads safe and passable. Once residential roads have been plowed, crews begin clearing windrows for registered properties across Burlington. The Windrow Clearing Program provides reliable support for residents who cannot clear a windrow themselves. Residents who require assistance sooner than the City's service timeframe may wish to make other arrangements for snow-clearing support.
Reduced-fee option available for eligible...Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding (H) Symbol for 1497, 1499, 1505, 1511 Old Plains Rd. W.
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2026 08:28 AM
TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Burlington is providing this Notice of Intention to Remove a Holding (H) Symbol pursuant to Section 36(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, for lands municipally known as 1497, 1499, 1505, 1511 Old Plains Rd. W.
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington intends to pass the amending bylaw (By-law No. 2020.528) under delegated authority.
The proposed amending zoning bylaw would amend Zoning By-law 2020 for the property located at 1497, 1499, 1505,1511 Old Plains Rd. W. by removing the Holding (‘H’) Symbol prefix to permit the underlying Residential Medium Density (RM3-563 and RM3-564) Zone categories to take effect. The applicant intends to develop the lands with 71 townhouse units.
More information for the proposed amending bylaw is available for review during regular office hours at the City of Burlington, Community Planning Department, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, Ont. or by contacting Melissa Dalrymple,...
Burlington City Council Decision Highlights and Updates from Sept. 29, 2026
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2026 09:42 AM
Update: This media release has been updated to correct the issuance date (Oct. 1, 2026) and the Council date (Sept. 29, 2026). The content of the release remains unchanged.
Burlington, Ont. – Oct. 1, 2026 – The City of Burlington held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, covering motions, bylaws and other City business.
View the meeting agenda on the City’s website.
Below is an overview of key agenda items and Council decisions.
Bicycle Friendly Communities Award
The City of Burlington was one of eight recipients of this year’s Bicycle Friendly Community Awards. Presented annually at the Ontario Bike Summit, this award recognizes municipalities that demonstrate leadership in creating safe, accessible, and connected communities through investments in cycling infrastructure, education, policy, planning, and community engagement.
Operating budget performance report as of June 30, 2026 (FIN-25-26) (CCS)
Council received a report regarding the City’s operating budget performance...
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