Ward 5 News Update - April 2026

Read the latest community news and updates from Ward 5 Councillor, Paul Sharman.

In this issue

Ward 5 News

• Skyway Community Centre Programming Calendar
• Closure Alert- Skyway
• City of Burlington receives third installment of Housing Accelerator Fund
• Recreation Fee Assistance
• Burlington Council explores temporary DC elimination, seeks matching funding from senior government
• PACE Canada

Engagement Opportunities

• Coffee with a Councillor- April 30- Fortinos Food Court- 5111 New Street
• City of Burlington’s Spring Telephone Town Hall
• Thinking of Running for Council- Information Session
• Call for Artists- Alton Terrance Public Art
• Burlington Economic Development and Tourism’s Survey
• Community Panel

Recreational Opportunities

• Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts Reopening
• Orchard Community Parkrun
• April is HLF Month!
• Hands of Hope: Kenya 2026
• 2026 Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay
• Volunteer Drivers Needed- Burlington Food Bank
• 100 Seeds of Joy- April Workshops
• The Burlington Footnotes- Save the Date
• Volunteer Opportunity- Wheels of Hope
• Volunteer Opportunities at the City of Burlington
• Halton Regional Police- General Safety Tips
• Halton Regional Police- Crime Prevention Tips
• Florian Realty Team- Friday Food Drives

Development Updates

• Skyway Community Centre and Park
• Robert Bateman Community Centre Phased Opening
• Civic Square Renewal

Services for Seniors in our Community

• Living Well Expo Connects Older Adults with Local Resources and Experts
• Appleby Burlington Public Library- Events Brochure
• Explore Drop-in Programs
• TeleCheck
• Bowel Health & Wellness
• Acclaim Health Tech Café
• Become a Visiting Volunteer- Acclaim Health
• April Burlington Family Health Team Classes and Workshops
• Distraction Thefts Targeting Halton Seniors

Road Updates

• April 2026- Project Update- Bromley Road Area Minor Reconstruction Project
• Dundas Street Improvements, Appleby Line to Tremaine Road- Project Update
• Road Resurfacing Program - Upper Middle Road
• Appleby Creek Erosion Control Upstream and Downstream of Spruce Ave
• Road Resurfacing Program Appleby Line from Taywood Drive
• Watermain and Wastewater Main Improvements
• Burloak Drive Road Resurfacing
• Burloak Pumping Station and Watermain Improvements
• Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation Program

Environment and Park Updates

• Burlington Climate Plan
• Recycling Program Update- Put Waste in its Place
• Hybrid Buses Hit the Road
• Spring Cleaning? Keep fire safety in mind
• City launches flood resilience campaign

Community Updates & Activities

• Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive
• Meet and Celebrate Burlington’s Olympians- Renata Fast and Emma Maltais
• Chili Half Marathon
• Mayor and Council Town Hall
• YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
• Myriad Ensemble Concert Choral
• Love My Neighbourhood Program
• Halton Police Strategic Plan

City Hall and Service Burlington Updates

• City Talk Spring 2026
• Service Burlington
• A1 Digital Assist
• City Council- 2026 Meeting Calendar

Building a Compassionate Community: Accessing Resources

• New Operating Hours- Burlington Food Bank
• Where to Get Help in Burlington
• Bank Investigator Scam, Tips on How to Protect Yourself from Fraud
• Mental Health Resources

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