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Busy on Oct. 26? Vote early in Burlington’s 2026 municipal election – online or at an advance poll

Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 29, 2026 — There are plenty of ways to vote in Burlington’s upcoming municipal election. Choose the option that works for you. 

Online Voting
Online voting opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and closes at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct 23. 

• To vote online, you will need your Voter Information Letter (VIL). These letters are mailed to all eligible voters on the Voters’ List in late September.
• The VIL includes a Voter Registration Number and instructions for completing the online voting process, including a link to the online voting website.
• As part of the process, you will be required to complete a two-step verification using your email address or mobile phone number to receive your voting PIN.
• The deadline to register for a voting PIN is 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23.
• If you plan to vote online and you haven’t received your VIL by Oct. 9, contact the Election Team at 905-335-7777, ext. 8683. If you aren’t on the Voters’ List, you may be required to complete a form to be added to the List.
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City services and closure information for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30

Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 22, 2026 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30 to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on Sept. 30, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

Orange Shirt Day

Sept. 30 is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. As part of Orange Shirt Day, residents can come to Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd) to reflect and take part in a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace, hosted by local Indigenous people.

Opening remarks will begin at 5 p.m., from the pavilion at the east end of the park, with a walk to follow along the Waterfront Trail ending at Beachway Park for a tobacco ceremony. Additional details can be found on the city’s online events calendar at burlington.ca/calendar. Participants are encouraged to wear orange shirts and moccasins if...

Burlington taking further legal action on Nelson Quarry decision

Burlington, Ont. - Sept. 15, 2026 - The City of Burlington will file a request for review of the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) Aug. 18, 2026 Nelson Aggregate Co, quarry decision. This will include an application for judicial review with the Divisional Court before the Sept. 17, 2026 deadline.  

Following a detailed review, the City’s legal counsel identified issues with the decision that warrant further consideration. The City is pursuing both processes to preserve the legal options available within the required timelines.

The City’s Commissioner of Legal and Legislative Services/City Solicitor has exercised delegated authority under the City’s Delegation of Authority Bylaw to commence the proceedings, in consultation with City staff and external legal counsel. This allows the City to meet the required filing deadline and protect its legal interests.

As these matters will be before the Tribunal and the Court, the City will not comment on the specific legal grounds or arguments that form the basis of the...

City Talk Fall 2026 - Election Editon

City Talk is the City of Burlington's publication featuring City news and updates.

In this issue of City Talk

• Ready to vote?
• Know your candidates
• Make a voting plan
• Key dates
• Ward boundary changes
• Consider voting online
• Subscribe for City news

View a PDF of the printed version sent to residents

This October, eligible voters in Burlington will choose who they want to represent them on City Council in the 2026 municipal election

Ready to vote?

This issue of City Talk has everything you need to know about the election. From how to vote and who is running to important changes to some ward boundaries, we’ve got you covered.

Burlington is an amazing city with a great quality of life. When you vote, you help make our city even better. Visit our dedicated election website for more information and reach out with questions by email or by phone at 905-335-7777. We are here to help you vote!

Know your candidates

Before you vote, take time to learn about the candidates running for City Council and school board...