Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:28 AM
The City of Burlington’s annual street and park tree pruning program is underway.
Our street and park tree pruning program is important work that protects and manages our urban forest and provides many additional benefits to our communities including:
A properly pruned tree has a better chance of making it through a storm and other significant weather events. Fewer broken tree limbs and trees means more trees stay in the ground and off the ground!
The City of Burlington employs Certified Arborists to prune municipal trees. Both internal crews and contractors perform pruning work on city trees. They are highly trained, qualified and follow the City’s approved Tree Pruning...
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 01:00 PM
The extraordinary contributions of our residents make Burlington among the world’s best places to live, work, and visit. On April 16, Mayor Meed Ward will be presenting the Keys to the City to Sarah Harmer, Chris McKhool, and Beverley Jacobs at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Residents are invited to attend this free event beginning at 7 p.m.
Sarah HarmerBorn and raised in Burlington’s Ward 3, Sarah Harmer is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and a dedicated environmental advocate. With three JUNO awards, including the JUNO Humanitarian Award, eight nominations, and two Polaris Prize shortlist recognitions, Sarah has used her platform to drive meaningful change. She co-founded Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL) to safeguard Mount Nemo Plateau, part of a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Her tireless work continues to preserve Burlington’s natural beauty and biodiversity.
Chris McKhoolAn internationally renowned musician and filmmaker, Chris McKhool has been a vibrant force...
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 10:21 AM
Burlington, Ont. — April 14, 2025 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Good Friday (Friday, April 18) and Easter Monday (Monday, April 21). A summary of closures is listed below.
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Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2025 08:01 AM
Bousfields Inc. has made applications on behalf of the landowners to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the lands located at 2083 (Old) Lakeshore Rd. The File Reference Numbers are 505-02/25 and 520-03/25.
Description of Proposed Development
These applications will permit a 27-storey mixed use building on the subject property. The proposed development includes 418m² of non-residential uses on the ground and second floor, as well as a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residential units resulting in a total of 196 residential units. A total of 4,080.63 m² of amenity space (indoor and outdoor) is proposed.
Vehicular access is proposed from Old Lakeshore Road with one driveway access from the east of the subject property. A total of 210 parking spaces are provided within 5-levels of underground parking.
Application materials are posted on the City’s Development Project webpage at www.burlington.ca/2083(old)lakeshore.
Description of the Proposed Amendment
The City of Burlington...
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 04:21 PM
Due to the wet weather, all artificial turf sports fields are closed today (April 2, 2025). Stay informed of sports field closures by subscribing at burlington.ca/subscribe.
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