Posts by City of Burlington

The Burlington Fire Department has identified an increasing number of residential garage fires occurring in Burlington over the last year. Approximately one in every four structure fire calls received were determined to have started in the garage.

Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 7, 2023 — The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of city issues.

Burlington, Ont.—Nov. 6, 2023— The City of Burlington is undertaking a pilot program to accelerate the permitting process for industrial-commercial buildings. Burlington is the second city in Canada to use this technology to improve its permitting process and make it easier to build in Burlington.

The City of Burlington is pleased to officially announce the completion of the Plains Road bike facilities and resurfacing project, which includes Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections. Other work in this project included construction of new bikeways, a rain garden, resurfacing the road, curb and sidewalk replacement, driveway and landscape improvements, new transit stops, hydro pole relocations and streetlight upgrades.

The Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11 will be held at Veteran Square (426 Brant St.), beginning at 11 a.m. The service is in-person and will also be broadcast online. Everyone is welcome to attend the events.

The City of Burlington’s loose-leaf collection program starts on Monday, Nov. 13. Residents are encouraged to check the leaf collection schedule and zone map. Each collection zone will have only one pick-up week.

The City of Burlington is now accepting applications for the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund (NCMF). Approved community group-led projects could receive 50 per cent of their funding up to $10,000.

Burlington City Council passed By-law 2020.453 to amend By-law 2020, as amended, on October 17, 2023, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-10/22 (PL-52-23).

Burlington, Ont.—Oct. 16, 2023— The City is recognizing the investments that made the recent renovation of the first floor of City Hall possible. The improvements are designed to enhance the customer service experience, including accessibility.