Ward 5 News Update - January 2026

In this issue

Ward 5 News

• City of Burlington 2026 Budget
• Halton Region Blue Box Program Transitioning to Circular Materials
• Halton Waste Collection Schedule
• Citywide On-Street Residential Parking Permit
• Parking During a Snow Event
• CO Alarms

Engagement Opportunities

• Coffee with a Councillor- January 30- Skyway Arena
• Burlington Arts and Culture Grant
• Burlington Economic Development and Tourism’s Survey
• Help Grow Burlington’s Culture
• Community Panel

Recreational Opportunities

• Taste of Burlington is Back
• Cogeco Skating Party
• Burlington Community Foundation- Vital Signs Report
• Orchard Community Parkrun
• Volunteer Drivers Needed- Burlington Food Bank
• 100 Seeds of Joy- January 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

• TeleCheck
• Acclaim Health Tech Café
• Become a Visiting Volunteer- Acclaim Health
• Empowered Seniors Speaker Series
• January Burlington Family Health Team Classes and Workshops
• Distraction Thefts Targeting Halton Seniors

Road Updates

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

Environment and Park Updates

• Home Renovation Savings Program: Helping Homes Use Energy More Efficiently
• Congratulations Take Action Burlington
• City launches flood resilience campaign
• Burlington Solar Map Launch

Community Updates & Activities

• Thank you to the BDBA for another wonderful Candlelit Stroll
• Holiday at the Domes
• Burlington Lions Club Holiday Tea
• Holiday Celebrations
• Congratulations Mayor Meed Ward- Mayor of the Year
• Gift of Giving Back
• Thank you, Denise Davy!
• Play Equipment Lending Library
• Love My Neighbourhood Program
• Halton Police Strategic Plan

City Hall and Service Burlington Updates

• 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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