Media Releases

The City of Burlington is reminding residents about steps they can take to manage coyote sightings and encounters this fall.

During dispersal season, coyotes tend to be more visible.

The City of Burlington and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee are developing its third Multi-year Accessibility Plan. This plan will be implemented for 2024-2028.

Burlington, Ont.—Oct. 6, 2023— Burlington City Manager Tim Commisso announced his intention to not seek a renewal of his 5-year contract as City Manager.  Tim was appointed City Manager effective July 1, 2019 and was Interim City Manager since January 2019.

With Ontario fire fatalities on the rise and Fire Prevention Week starting next week (Oct. 8 – 14), the City is back with its “Sound On Save Lives” social sharing campaign and contest. As part of the Sound On Save Lives campaign, the Burlington Fire Department is asking everyone to ensure their sound is on by testing their home smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and sharing the message for others to do the same.

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 3, 2023 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Thanksgiving, on Monday, Oct. 9. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.

The City of Burlington is encouraging neighbours to come together to maintain outdoor community ice rinks this winter at select locations throughout the city.

Yesterday, Burlington City Council approved the implementation of windrow clearing program enhancements beginning this winter. 

Burlington’s Santa Claus Parade is Sunday, Dec. 3.

The City of Burlington will observe the Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday on Friday, Sept. 29.

The City is proud to announce its participation in the provincewide "Saved by the Beep" campaign.