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  • foot steps in snow
    Snow Event declared for March 22 – On-street parking cancelled

    Burlington, Ont. – March 22, 2024—The City of Burlington has declared a Snow Event effective 9 p.m., March 22. To allow snow removal equipment room to clear roads safely and quickly, all on-street parking has been suspended.

  • From Burlington Economic Development: Economic Vision for 1200 King Road

    BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES MOTION TO CONTINUE WORK WITH ALINEA PROPERTIES ON ECONOMIC VISION FOR 1200 KING ROAD 

    Burlington, Ont. - March 20, 2024 - At yesterday’s Regular Meeting of Council, Burlington City Council voted unanimously to support the direction for Burlington Economic Development and the Burlington Lands Partnership to continue working with Alinea Properties on an economic vision for the development site located at 1200 King Road.

  • Person using solar eclipse glasses to look at the eclipse
    Witness the Total Solar Eclipse with Mayor Meed Ward and Members of Council at Spencer Smith Park

    Burlington, Ont.—March 20, 2024— Residents are invited to join Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Members of Council at Spencer Smith Park on the afternoon of Monday, April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse.

    The total solar eclipse, where the moon completely covers the sun, will be visible throughout Burlington offering a unique opportunity to observe this natural wonder.

  • golf course
    Tyandaga Golf Course to stay as 18-hole course

    The City of Burlington’s picturesque Tyandaga Golf Course will remain as an 18-hole public course. At the City Council meeting on March 19, Council approved a staff recommendation which included keeping the course at 18-holes.

  • Tourism Burlington to merge with Burlington Economic Development

    Tourism Burlington to merge with Burlington Economic Development by end of the year to support the growth of Burlington’s tourism economy
    Burlington, Ont. - March 19, 2024 - This morning, Burlington City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion that will see Tourism Burlington merge into Burlington Economic Development by the end of the year.

  • Rendering of the Ephemeral Reverie sculpture, a depiction of melting icebergs.
    Artist selected to create public art for Skyway Community Centre

    Burlington, Ont.—March 12, 2024— The City of Burlington has selected Xiaojing Yan’s proposal entitled ‘Ephemeral Reverie’ for the Skyway Community Centre Public Art Project. A citizen jury shortlisted three artists to create preliminary design proposals for this project.

  • on-street temporary wooden patio with tables, chairs and umbrellas
    Burlington Council Approves City-Wide Patio Program

    Burlington, Ont.— Feb. 26, 2024 —Burlington City Council has approved a new permanent city-wide seasonal outdoor patio program starting this spring. Council also approved reestablishing fees for temporary patios on public lands.

  • A grey Jefferson Salamander with blue spots
    Mild weather means King Road closed for annual migration of the Jefferson salamander

    Burlington, Ont.— Feb. 26, 2024— As temperatures rise, the annual migration of a local endangered species across King Road begins. The City will close a section of King Road to allow for Jefferson salamanders’ breeding migration.

  • crowd at festival
    Public input needed for the creation of a Festivals and Events Policy

    Festivals and events in Burlington are a source of civic pride, social connections, an arts and culture platform and can be an economic boost. To help ensure the best services and experiences for all, the City of Burlington is looking for public input in developing a Festivals and Events Policy for events on City property.

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