News and Notices

Snow Control Update 9:30 a.m., Feb 13

Plowing of primary roads is ongoing and clearing of secondaries will follow this morning. 

Local road plowing will begin later this morning. 

As the snow is heavy due to the rain and warming temperatures, plowing of roads and sidewalks will take longer than usual. The City is aware of high volumes of snow on sidewalks, windrows and roads and appreciates the communities patience as road clearing efforts continue. Crews will continue working until all streets and sidewalks are plowed and/or salted.  

Snow Clearing Service Levels and Reminders

• It takes time to clean up after a storm. We aim to have all roads in the city plowed within 24-hours after the snow has stopped falling.
• Please wait 24-hours after the snow has stopped falling before calling or emailing the City regarding a road concern.
• Please wait until 48 hours after the snow has stopped falling for sidewalk clearing concerns. In back-to-back snowfalls, it may take 72 hours or more to clear all sidewalks.
• Follow our road and sidewalk...

Facility Closure Update - Feb. 13

Due to the inclement weather and high volumes of snow overnight, City rec facilities will remain closed until noon today (Feb. 13). City registered and drop-in programming will resume at noon. If facilities remain open and a course needs to be cancelled (for example the instructor unable to arrive safely), staff will make every effort to contact participants in advance. For drop-in programs attendees check www.burlington.ca/dropinandplay  

The Rotary Centennial Pond at Spencer Smith Park remains closed at this time.

City Hall, Sims Square and Halton Court Service will reopen on schedule at 8:30 a.m.

The Downtown Transit Terminal will reopen at 9 a.m.

Snow Event declared for Feb. 12 - On-street Parking Cancelled

The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event beginning Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear roads safely and quickly, all on-street parking is suspended, effective 9 p.m. 

During a Snow Event when accumulation is more than 7.5 cm, road clearing updates can be found by visiting Burlington.ca/snow. Snow Control Update subscribers will receive emails at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. about the status of snow removal. To receive Snow Control Updates by email, visit burlington.ca/subscribe to subscribe.  

Snow Clearing Service Levels 

• Primary and secondary roads are addressed as soon as snow starts to accumulate.   

• Residential roads are cleared after snow reaches 7.5 cm of accumulation. Residential roads are not maintained to bare pavement but are sanded as required at intersections, hills and sharp curves to enhance traction. 

• All sidewalks are plowed after 5 cm of accumulation and salted or sanded as required.  

• Heavy snowfalls or successive storms can sometimes extend road clearing to...

Facility Closure Update - Feb. 12

The City of Burlington’s recreational facilities, Sims Square, Downtown Transit Terminal, Halton Court Services and City Hall are open today.  

Sims Square, Halton Court Services and City Hall will close at their regular time of 4:30 p.m. 

The Downtown Transit Terminal will close at its regular time of 6 p.m.  

The City of Burlington’s recreational facilities are closing as of 6 p.m. today (Feb. 12).  All recreation programs and rentals scheduled for 6 p.m. and onwards are cancelled. 

Sims Square, Halton Court Services and City Hall are expected to reopen as of 8:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. 

The Downtown Transit Terminal will reopen on schedule tomorrow morning at 8 a.m., however, minor delays may occur. 

Recreation facilities will reopen tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.  

Burlington Transit passengers can expect delays this evening and during the morning commute tomorrow. For Burlington Transit updates, please check http://myride.burlingtontransit.ca for real-time bus arrival and route planning info. Transit...

Family Day: What’s open and closed at the City of Burlington

Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 11, 2025 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 17. A summary of closures is listed below.

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