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Burlington, Ont.—May 12, 2025— The City of Burlington is hosting its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mainway Recreation Centre.
The outdoor event gives residents and their families an opportunity to:
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Get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more.
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Visit and learn about the services provided by City staff from various departments.
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Experience what it’s like to operate a snowplow and backhoe in a simulator.
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Visit the forestry booth to speak with staff on what’s invading our trees, ways to improve tree health, and more.
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Connect with members of Halton Regional Police Service, St. John’s Ambulance and the Burlington Fire Department, and more.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Mainway Recreation Centre, 4015 Mainway, Burlington
The event is held outdoors, rain or shine. Visitors should dress according to weather conditions. In the event of thunder or lightning, the event will be cancelled, and a notice will be shared on the City’s corporate social media channels.
Admission and parking are free. Parking is limited and visitors are encouraged to carpool or take Burlington Transit.
Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate in support of the Compassion Society of Halton food bank. For a list of most-needed items, visit: www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com
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Quick Facts
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National Public Works Week is May 18-24. Public Works week aims to recognize the professionals who serve our community every day by managing and maintaining our facilities, roads, parks and open spaces, delivering public transit services, planting flowers and trees, ensuring community safety and much more.
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Scott Hamilton, Commissioner, Public Works
“We are excited to welcome the Burlington community to our annual Touch-a-Truck event, where visitors can meet our Public Works team and learn more about the essential services we proudly provide. It’s a great opportunity for our staff to connect with residents and for the community to meet the people who help keep our city running smoothly.”
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