Halton Region names Burlington a 2027 focus for basement-flooding outreach in a memo to Regional Council
A Region memo names Burlington and Milton the 2027 focus for basement-flooding outreach.
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Council decisions, by-laws, the municipal budget and the 2026 election.
City Hall coverage
Burlington's new Council will be sworn in on November 16 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, and the public can attend
Burlington's new Council is sworn in Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre, open to the public.
Marianne Meed Ward elected mayor of Burlington, official results show
Marianne Meed Ward is elected Burlington's mayor with 44.3% in the City Clerk's official results.
Free flu and COVID-19 shots are now open to everyone 6 months and older: where Burlington residents can get them
Free flu and COVID-19 shots are open to everyone 6 months and older at pharmacies and doctors' offices.
City Hall
What to know in Burlington, October 26 to November 9: a high school boundary meeting, new transit schedules and leaf pick-up
Dates to watch in Burlington from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9, plus the Nov. 16 swearing-in.
Development
How development applications work in Burlington, where to see their status and how to have your say
The City's ten-step planning process, its status labels, and how to comment, speak or appeal.
Development
Burlington's Committee of Adjustment: how minor variances and severances are decided and how neighbours can comment
What the Committee of Adjustment decides, when it meets, and how to comment, speak or appeal.
Housing
Burlington's housing incentive programs: what is open, who qualifies and how to apply
What Burlington's housing incentive programs offer, who is eligible, and the dates and contacts.
Development
Burlington's three GO station areas: what is planned and approved for Burlington GO, Aldershot and Appleby
What OPA 2 sets for the Burlington GO, Aldershot GO and Appleby GO areas, what is in effect and what is under appeal.
City Hall
Burlington election night: unofficial results start after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 26, with the City expecting all of them by 10 p.m.
Unofficial results post after 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at myvote.burlington.ca/results.
City Hall
Burlington's loose-leaf collection starts November 9: one pick-up week per zone, and fines for leaves that block sidewalks or bike lanes
Loose-leaf pick-up runs Nov. 9 to 27, one week per zone.
City Hall
Thanksgiving Monday in Burlington: City Hall closed, transit on a holiday schedule, free downtown parking
What is open and closed in Burlington over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
City Hall
Burlington is replacing downtown parking pay stations and signs; its survey, and two other City reviews, are open this fall
Downtown parking survey to Dec. 31; trails strategies and sport allocation review in progress.
Neighbourhoods
Burlington playgrounds at Norton and Fothergill Woods parks are fenced for renewal; Ireland Park bridge closed until spring
Norton and Fothergill Woods playgrounds rebuilt this fall; Ireland Park bridge replaced by spring 2027.
Neighbourhoods
Want a backyard-style rink in your Burlington park? Neighbourhood rink applications are due Dec. 1
Neighbourhood rink applications by Dec. 1; free weekday rooms; parade entries close Oct. 16.
City Hall
Burlington's 2026 tax bill rose 4.5 per cent. The 2027 budget waits for the new Council
2026 bills up 4.5 per cent; 2027 budget process starts in December.
City Hall
How to vote in Burlington's 2026 election: online, at an advance poll, on October 26 or by proxy
Online October 14–25 (extended from October 23), advance polls October 17 and 20, Voting Day October 26.
City Hall
Burlington Fire's Fire Prevention Week message: buy, charge and use lithium-ion batteries safely
Burlington Fire's battery safety and smoke alarm reminders for Fire Prevention Week.
Neighbourhoods
Burlington's rebuilt Central Park cricket pitch is set to reopen after Thanksgiving, with permit-only play until Nov. 1
Central Park cricket pitch reopens after Thanksgiving; permit-only play to Nov. 1.
City Hall
Windrow clearing sign-up is open until November 7: $150 a season, half price for eligible residents
Register by November 7 for $150 windrow clearing; 50 per cent off if eligible.
City Hall
Before the election, Council hears Aldershot GO concerns, orders a festival review and pushes on e-scooters
Aldershot GO critique, festival review and e-scooter motion before the new Council.
Development
Council directs staff to cost a heritage conservation district study for more than 300 Roseland properties
Burlington Council approved a motion directing heritage planning staff to research the budget for a heritage conservation district study covering more than 300 Roseland properties, with a report back in Q1 2027.
Development
Heritage Burlington backs designating four Lakeshore Road and Ontario Street properties as a Jan. 1, 2027 deadline nears
Committee recommends four Burlington properties for heritage designation; five more under review.
City Hall
Burlington projects a $1.9-million surplus for 2026, but its rainy-day reserves sit at half their target
Mid-year: $1.9M projected surplus; stabilization reserves well below target.
Neighbourhoods
Burlington's Festival of Lights opens Nov. 27 and the Santa Claus Parade runs Dec. 6: the City's confirmed events to year-end
Burlington's confirmed events and tournaments, October to December 2026.
Neighbourhoods
Spencer Smith Park cherry tree pathway work is under way; 18 new trees are due in spring 2027
New waterfront path this fall; 18 cherry trees in spring 2027; old trees replaced in 2031.
Neighbourhoods
Burlington schedules Rambo Creek bank repairs near Brant Plaza from this fall to May 2027
Rambo Creek erosion repairs near Brant Plaza; tree removals this fall, done by May 2027.
City Hall
Burlington's Civic Square rebuild: demolition done, canopies next, with City Hall entered from Locust Street until 2027
Civic Square and City Hall facade rebuild continues; Locust Street entrance only.
City Hall
Burlington's ballot: 47 certified candidates, five for mayor and seven in Ward 6
47 certified candidates: five for mayor, 26 for council, four trustees acclaimed.
City Hall
Burlington votes under new ward boundaries this fall. Four communities change wards
Four communities in Wards 1 to 4 switch wards for the October 26 vote.