News and Notices

Heat warning issued for June 22, 2025

Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2025 03:45 PM

A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada beginning June 22, 2025.

When a heat warning is issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, residents can stay cool at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Heat warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada when 2 or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or warmer and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to fall to 20°C or warmer or when 2 consecutive days of humidex are expected to reach 40°C or higher.

Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington

Aldershot Branch

550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995

Alton Branch

3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686

Brant Hills Branch

2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209

Central Branch

2331 New St.
905-639-3611

New Appleby Branch

676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373

Tansley Woods Branch

1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583

Learn how to prepare for heat events.

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Pineland Avenue Road Closure, June 23

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 03:20 PM

Road Closures and Restrictions

Pineland Avenue will be closed from Lakeshore Road to Waldoncroft Crescent on June 23, 2025, for storm sewer pipe replacement.

Detour routes and signage will be in place.

Map of Closure Area

Construction Parking Infrastructure Roads Traffic Transportation

Reflection and learning of First Nations and Indigenous culture

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 01:00 PM

Media Releases

In honour of National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21, the City of Burlington is proud to announce two exciting new spaces for Indigenous residents and all community members at Sweetgrass Park and Mountainside Community Centre.

Sweetgrass Park

Sweetgrass Park located at 555 Woodview Rd., is reopening following a park improvement project that celebrates Indigenous culture, teachings and enhances community access to nature and learning.

The revitalized park, developed in close consultation with the Indigenous Advisory Circle to the Mayor, features a ceremonial circle designed for full moon and other traditional ceremonies and a contemplative area near Tuck Creek. Full moon ceremonies are anticipated to begin taking place at Sweetgrass Park, this fall.

Both areas include natural stone seating known as “wisdom” stones and sweetgrass plantings. These additions reflect the City’s commitment to honouring Indigenous traditions, culture and creating inclusive public spaces.

The park will now...

Culture Parks Parks and Open Spaces

Partial Closure - Skyway Bridge, QEW Niagara Bound, June 20-23, 2025

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 08:24 AM

Road Closures and Restrictions Service Disruptions

Update, June 20, 2025:

The weekend closure scheduled for Friday, June 20 to Monday, June 23 has been cancelled by the Ministry of Transportation due to inclement weather in the forecast.

NOTE: Work is weather dependent and may be cancelled or delayed by the MTO

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is closing two lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound on:

Friday, June 20 at 10 p.m. to
Monday, June 23 at 5 a.m.

All ramps from the Eastport Drive Collector to the Skyway Bridge will be closed.

Northshore Boulevard Interchange will remain open.

Eastport Drive Collector Lanes and Eastport Drive can be used as a detour/alternate route.

Two lanes of traffic will be open on the QEW Niagara Bound at all times.

This closure may affect Burlington Transit service. Be prepared for significant transit delays. Please check MyRide or Google maps for real time bus schedule and arrival information.

For more information, please visit 511on.ca, or contact the MTO: