Media Releases

Burlington, Ont.—May 7, 2024— The City of Burlington is bringing back its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mainway Recreation Centre.

The outdoor event gives residents and their families an opportunity to:

Burlington, Ont.—May 2, 2024— The City of Burlington is excited to introduce a new civic recognition initiative to celebrate the individuals and groups who volunteer to make Burlington better. Civic recognition will be awarded twice each year, in the spring and fall.

Burlington, Ont.—May 2, 2024— During Emergency Preparedness Week, the Burlington Fire Department will be hosting two Emergency Preparedness education sessions at Central Library and the Burlington Seniors’ Centre.

Burlington, Ont.—April 30, 2024— Technology has a part to play in enabling more homes in the City of Burlington. At the April meeting of the Pipeline to Permit Standing Committee, members received an update about some of the innovative ways the City is using technology to speed up the permitting process and make progress on our housing targets.

Burlington, Ont.— April 26, 2024— The City of Burlington has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a Tree City of the World.

Burlington, Ont.—April 26, 2024 - Burlington Economic Development and the City of Burlington are pleased to announce the hiring of two new joint roles that will play a direct role in supporting business in Burlington and driving economic prosperity in the city.  

Mark Steffler is stepping into a new role as Strategic Lead for the Burlington Lands Partnership and Sabah Kazmi is joining Burlington Economic Development as a Specialist, Business and Economic Development. 

Burlington, Ont.—April 25, 2024— The draft recommendations for the Live and Play Plan are now ready for the community to review. Residents are asked to review the recommendations and provide feedback to let us know what you think.

Burlington, Ont.— April 25, 2024 - Burlington City Council approved the 2024 Tax Levy Bylaw at their last meeting. Council approval of this bylaw is an annual requirement to set tax rates for each year. The bylaw allows the City to bill 2024 property taxes and set payment due dates for final tax bills on June 19 and Sept. 19, 2024.

Burlington, Ont.—April 24, 2024— The LaSalle Park Community Marina and public boat launch will be opening on May 1. The Marina is also home to the Burlington Sailing and Boating Club and the Burlington Able Sail program.

Burlington, Ont.—April 24, 2024— The City’s summer swimming lessons, aquatic leadership and adult 19+ and 55+ programs will be opening for registration on May 4. The programs can be found online now.