For nearly six decades, Central Recreation Centre (Central Arena) has been more than just a rink—it’s been the beating heart of Burlington’s sporting and recreational spirit. Built in 1968, this iconic venue has witnessed generations of hockey dreams, lacrosse glory, figure skating triumphs, and unforgettable community moments.
The City of Burlington has been recognized by CDP (formerly named the Carbon Disclosure Project) for its leadership in transparency and action, securing a place on CDP’s annual ‘A’ List.
Burlington, Ont.—Dec. 22, 2025—The City of Burlington has amended its Public Tree Bylaw to align with the Private Tree By-law and industry best practices.
Burlington, Ont.— Dec. 18, 2025— The City of Burlington will receive $135,808 through the Government of Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program to support firefighter safety and cancer prevention initiatives.
Burlington, Ont. — Dec. 17, 2025 — Over the upcoming holiday season, City of Burlington administrative services will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, to Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. City administrative services will re-open on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. To learn more about City services and facility availability over the holidays, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
Burlington’s signature waterfront music tradition is set to continue in a new way next summer.
Following extensive community engagement and a public call for applications, the City of Burlington has selected MRG Live Ltd. as the successful applicant to produce a new, free music festival at Spencer Smith Park in June 2026.
Burlington, Ont.—Dec. 8, 2025— The Burlington Fire Department is informing residents that, starting Jan. 1, 2026, all homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages must have carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on every level of their home and near all sleeping areas. The update to the Ontario Fire Code aims to protect families from the dangers of carbon monoxide, a colourless, odourless gas that can be fatal if undetected.
Burlington, Ont. – Dec. 2, 2025—Burlington City Council has concluded the City’s 2026 Budget with a focus on investments in the services and infrastructure that support a vibrant, high quality of life.
Burlington, Ont.— Nov. 28, 2025— With much of the winter season still to come, the City is reminding residents of its snow clearing service levels and providing guidance to help residents stay informed during future snow events.
Burlington, Ontario, November 27, 2025 — Bicycles are an essential way to move around Burlington. The city has 48 kilometres of bike lanes that connect people to their communities in convenient, affordable, and sustainable ways. In partnership with the City of Burlington, the Government of Canada is investing in further expanding the local active transportation infrastructure.
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