From Friends of Freeman Station newsletter: As Friends of Freeman Station (FOFS) continue their restoration work in 2016, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that an anonymous corporate donor has committed to making major capital improvements to the Freeman Station restoration project. Their contributions will include concrete work, grading and […]
Hello Readers! My name is Claire and I have just started my co-op placement here at City Hall with Councillor Marianne Meed Ward. I’m in Grade 11 at Burlington Central High School. I will be spending the mornings at City Hall and will return back to school for my afternoon courses. For my co-op placement […]
Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New Street The Burlington Seniors Centre is seeking volunteers for a variety of areas. The Bistro: cashier, front window server, back window server, cook’s assistant, dishwasher Committees: facilities, volunteers, programs, communications, governance, events Special Events and Cash: ticket sales, setup/decorating, event day serving/clean up, day trips, cash balancing. Volunteers do not have to be a senior, […]
Want to meet other women and give back to your community? Join the 100 Women Who Care movement at their next meeting. Date: Tues. Jan 19 Time: Registration 7pm; meeting 7:30-8:30 Location: Emma’s Back Porch, 2084 Old Lakeshore Road, downtown Burlington. The Burlington Chapter of 100 Women Who Care brings together women who care about the Burlington community, its […]
The following items will be coming to the Community & Corporate Services Committee Dec. 8, 1pm and 6:30pm, Room 247, City Hall. The C&CS includes all members of council. Recommendations from this meeting go to City Council for a final vote Dec. 16, 6:30pm at City Hall. Residents can Register as a Delegation to speak at any of […]
Residents are invited to apply to manage an ice rink at 12 parks across the city. City staff will work with selected neighbourhood groups to support each rink by providing training, installing rink boards and providing hoses for the water supply. The 12 parks were selected based on them having a large flat area and […]
The City of Burlington and its citizen committees are hosting a volunteer open house Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to recruit volunteers for the city’s committees and boards. The event details are: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St., Burlington 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to […]
A group of volunteers in Burlington is raising funds for a monument to mark the location and distance that Terry Fox had run by the time he arrived in Burlington on his cross-country Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. City staff, myself and Councillor Rick Craven worked together with organizers to find an […]
Saturdays August 8th 15th & 22nd from 8 am to 2pm 1285 Fairview Street (use driveway on east side of the Burlington Fire Department Headquarters) Friends of Freeman station is looking for volunteers to assist on Saturdays in the month of August. Some of the activities they need help with are: Paint scraping and sanding […]
Nominations are now open for the 4th Annual Burlington Accessibility Awards Deadline: April 24 Is there someone or something in Burlington – an individual, business, facility or organization that deserves recognition for helping to create a more accessible city? The Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee invites you to nominate any and all individuals, organizations and businesses […]
Jane’s Walk Become a Jane’s Walk Neighbourhood Connector: DATES: Three Tuesday evenings in a row: March 17, 24 and 31 TIME: 6 – 9 p.m. LOCATION: Burlington Public Library, 2331 New Street, Holland Room Food, honorarium and refreshments will be provided for all participants. Neighbourhood Connectors will be trained on hosting a Jane’s Walk, mapping local stories and community […]
W.F. Lucken: Congratulations Claire! You couldn't have gotten a better placement. Marianne will be a fantastic help in anything you do. She…
Linda Johnson: Claire - Congratulations on your posting with Marianne. Based on Ms. Meed Wards background you could not have chosen a…
Sue: Well done Claire... you showed initiative in sourcing the placement and have found a well qualified mentor to help you…
Ian Coney: Congratulations Claire. You couldn't ask for a better mentor.
Phil Waggett: As a former teacher, I'm pleased that you've found an excellent placement. In my experience as a resident and taxpayer,…