Media Releases

  • coyote
    City reminding residents it’s mating season for coyotes

    This week, the City is launching its coyote education campaign. This includes tips for residents on managing coyote sightings and encounters during mating season as well as coyote-related by-law updates.

  • Young woman in jacket and scarf pays for parking using parking machine
    Changes to Downtown Parking Fees begin April 2

    Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 14, 2024 — New this spring, the City of Burlington is introducing parking fees in high demand lots and all on-street metered parking spaces on Saturdays. Starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, users will need to pay for parking in three out of the 14 municipal parking lots and metered on-street spaces on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • 2023 Community Survey
    2023 Community Survey results confirm Burlington continues to be a livable city

    Burlington, Ont. – Feb. 13, 2024—The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the results of its recent 2023 Community Survey. This study measures resident satisfaction with City services and explores residents’ thoughts on City priorities across all six wards.

  • New community centre
    Update on Robert Bateman Community Centre

    The City of Burlington’s newest community centre, the Robert Bateman Community Centre, is progressing on time and on budget towards an opening in 2025.

  • Family Day closures
    Happy Family Day: What’s open and closed at the City

    Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 13, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 19. A summary of closures is listed below.

  • Launch of digital assistant
    Launch of new digital assistant on City website provides enhanced customer support

    Burlington, Ont.—Feb. 12, 2024— A new option to find the City information you are looking for has arrived. CoBy, the City’s first AI-powered digital assistant, can be found on the City’s website, burlington.ca. 

  • Burlington Teen Tour Band
    Upcoming band events and new Director for the Burlington Teen Tour Band

    Burlington Teen Tour Band, Canada’s oldest and largest youth marching band, is set to delight audiences locally and overseas this spring. The Burlington Teen Tour Band will have their spring concert April 7 and have been invited to participate in the 80th D-Day Anniversary Tour in England and France May 31 - June 10.

  • Girl
    2024 spring program and summer camp registration opening soon

    The City’s spring youth programs and summer camps will be opening for registration on Feb. 10, 2024, at 9 a.m. Spring swimming lessons will be opening Feb. 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. Youth programs, summer camps and swimming lessons are available for online viewing now.

  • Tourism Burlington launches 16th Annual Taste of Burlington January 29-February 11
    Tourism Burlington is excited to launch the 16th annual Taste of Burlington program today, and it will run until February 11, 2024. This year’s program offers more than 20 restaurants from across Burlington offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner options ranging from $15-$79.
  • Crew repaving road
    Update on Canada Community-Building Fund projects in Burlington

    The City of Burlington received Federal funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 11 local projects between 2022 and 2023.

    South Service Road Renewal

    The South Service Road Renewal project located between Harvester Road and Century Drive replaced the existing asphalt surface.

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