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
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583
Learn how to prepare for heat events.
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 03:20 PM
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 AreaPosted on Friday, June 20, 2025 01:00 PM
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 ParkSweetgrass 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...
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 08:24 AM
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 MTOThe 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:
Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 02:32 PM
The Building, Renovating and Licensing counter on the first floor of City Hall will be closed:
Thursday, June 26, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The counter, phone and email service will be available again on Friday, June 27.
CONTACTSPlanning and Zoning
planning@burlington.ca
905-335-7642
Bylaw and Licensing
bylaw@burlington.ca
905-335-7731
Building permits
buildingpermits@burlington.ca
905-335-7731
City of Burlington Customer Service
city@burlington.ca
905-335-7777
Staff will return voicemails and emails by the next business day, Friday, June 27.
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