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Temporary election official 2026 municipal election

Apply to work at a voting location during the 2026 municipal election

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:22 AM

Media Releases

Burlington, Ont. — Aug. 18, 2026 — The City is looking for temporary election officials to help run Burlington’s 2026 municipal election. Election officials will support the advance voting period on Oct. 17 and 20 and on Voting Day, Oct. 26, 2026.

There are a variety of election positions available. All positions are paid and include a mandatory in-person training session. Interested individuals are invited to review job descriptions and apply at myvoteburlington.ca/work-the-election.

Individuals eligible to apply are:

  • at least 18 years of age (16 years for the role of Information Assistant)
  • a resident of Ontario
  • legally entitled to work in Canada
  • not a registered candidate or closely related to one.

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  • In October, eligible voters in Burlington will choose who they want to represent them on Burlington City Council in...

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Waterfront Garage Elevator Out of Service, 414 Locust St., Sept. 14 to Dec. 31, 2026

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026 01:00 PM

Service Disruptions

The Waterfront Parking Garage is getting a new elevator this fall! 

The elevator will be out of service from Sept. 14 to Dec. 31, 2026 while the new elevator is being installed. 

There are accessible parking spaces on levels 1 and 2. 

Those not able to or not wanting to take the stairs can park in other lots nearby: 

  • Elizabeth Street Lot 4, 421 John St. 

  • Brant Street Lot 5, 391 Brant St. 

  • Locust Street Lot 7, 500 Locust St. 

  • Caroline Street Lot 8, 523 Locust St. 

Residents and visitors can use the HonkMobile app to search, pay for and top-up parking payments directly from their smartphone, tablet or computer. 

Parking is free in Downtown Burlington on weekends and holidays. For parking downtown, visit burlington.ca/downtownparking.

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Rural Burlington

City to advocate for top priorities next week at provincial conference

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2026 04:21 PM

Media Releases

Burlington, Ont.—Aug. 14, 2026— At next week’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 Annual General Meeting and Conference in Ottawa (Aug. 16-19), the City of Burlington will advocate for key priorities, including increasing housing affordability, protecting local greenspaces, providing predictable infrastructure funding to municipalities, and local economic growth and skills development. 

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, joined by members of Council and City staff, will lead Burlington’s delegation in meetings with government officials, including cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants and industry stakeholders.

With the themes of purposeful growth and complete communities in mind, the City will advocate for solutions to ongoing funding challenges while seeking provincial support for the following priorities: 

  • Planning for Burlington’s future Transit Oriented Communities (TOCs) 

  • Coordinating long-term planning for Highway 403/QEW improvements 

  • Burlington’s eligibility for the Rural...

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Notice of Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for 1376 and 1382 Plains Road East

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2026 11:28 AM

Public Notices

Bousfields Inc has made applications on behalf of the property owners to amend the Official Plan Designation and Zoning for the property located at 1376 and 1382 Plains Rd. E. as well three additional parcels which are without municipal address. The File Reference Numbers are 505-10/26 & 520-11/26.

Description of Proposed Development

The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate the development of 25-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 283 residential units and 400 square metres of ground floor retail space. The total Gross Floor Area is approximately 19,549 square metres with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of approximately 8.1:1. The proposal includes one level of underground parking that would provide 45 parking spaces, and 11 parking spaces located at grade. Vehicular access is proposed from Plains Road East through the existing north-south laneway on the east side of the site.

Application materials are posted on the City’s...

Public Engagement Community Development Official Plan Zoning Community Planning Site Plan Application

Notice of Recommendation Report: 2155 Country Club Dr., 4135 Millcroft Park Dr. & 4291 Couples Cres.

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2026 11:00 AM

Public Notices

Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. (MSH) on behalf of Millcroft Greens Corporation and 1000835226 Ontario Inc. has made an application to amend the Official Plan and apply for a Draft Plan of Subdivision for the properties located at 2155 Country Club Dr., 4135 Millcroft Park Dr. and 4291 Couples Cres. The File Reference Numbers are 505-11/26 and 510-02/26.

Description of Proposed Development

The applications propose to reconfigure the remaining golf course lands to create six areas of developable land. These areas are proposed to be further subdivided to accommodate the development of 138 residential lots, including 73 single detached homes and 65 townhouse units, and blocks for landscaped area, open space, private road, natural areas and stormwater management.

The applicants have also submitted a request to the Province for a Minister's Zoning Order, which can be viewed at ero.ontario.ca/notice/026-0551.

Application materials are posted on the webpage at: burlington.ca/millcroftgreensphase2.

Development Public Engagement Community Development Zoning Development Application Site Plan Application