You kept asking and now skate rentals are available at Spencer Smith Park. On-site skate sharpening and helmet rentals will also be available (pricing below) Skate Rental Hours: Fridays 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: Adults: $10 Children (12 and under): $5 Helmets: $5 (7 and under are […]
Resident D.Z. asks: Are there any rules governing the use of drones within city limits? Answer: Drones fall under federal regulation. Rules are applied based on recreational or business use, as well as the weight of the drone. See this link for more information – Drone Guidelines Concerns about the safe operation of drones should […]
The following items will be discussed at the Development & Infrastructure Committee Tues. Jan. 12, 1 pm & 6:30pm, Room 247, City Hall. The D&I includes all members of council. Recommendations from this meeting goes to City Council for a final vote Jan. 25, 6:30pm at City Hall. Residents can Register as a Delegation to speak at any of these meetings. […]
The following items will be coming to the Community & Corporate Services Committee Jan. 11 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 Jan. 25, 6:30pm at City Hall. Residents can Register as a Delegation to speak at any of these meetings. Complete agendas and minutes […]
Burlington has received a grant of $162,250 from the Green Municipal Fund. The grant supports a study that will determine whether an integrated district energy system — a centralized heating and cooling facility serving the community — would be more energy efficient and effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions than using individual systems for each building. Additional study […]
Burlington city staff and residents have launched the “Take Action Burlington” blog to engage staff and the community on current and timely environmental initiatives. The intent is to publish at least twice per month, working with staff across the city to ensure coverage of a wide range of topics. You can sign up on the blog […]
Clarendon Park Retirement Residence Minor variance approvals expired in Oct 2015. Applicant will need to re-apply. Badrock Studio, 1069 Brant St (northeast corner at Churchill) 2 storey (medical) office with ground floor retail. Meets zoning, only site plan application required. Staff continue to review the application and the applicant will be required to complete a […]
Sixteen parks will feature at least one neighbourhood rink for the 2015 -16 winter season thanks to neighbourhood groups who came together and submitted successful applications to look after a rink in a local park. City staff are extremely pleased with the response from neighbourhood groups. These rinks will offer neighbours an opportunity to connect, […]
Cathie Pym: Great initiative! Now all we need is winter weather....
ADI development group is submitting a revised proposal for 26 storeys (down from 28) when the Ontario Municipal Board hears the development application in March 2016. City staff and council have previously indicated to ADI the city does not support the original 28 storey application, and considers it “overdevelopment” of the site, at the corner of […]
Michele Prestage: Unfortunately my take is too little too late...we already have way too many tall buildings in the downtown core...what difference…
John Morden: 26 is 98% as bad as 28, still totally unacceptable.
M: Yes!
M: What is the water table limit. Did they discover going down too far would cause problems? I see most of…
Joan: This is definitely overdevelopment of the site and the area. It would dramatically effect parking and traffic. Development in the…
A: Can't wait until thia building goes up, it's going to be beautiful. The all glass design is going to add…
Judy Gilbert: I agree. There are too many too tall buildings in the downtown area. I do not want Burlington to end…
carolynn cleverdon: I totally agree with Judy, also, I am sure many others would agree
carolynn cleverdon: this is not Toronto or VAncouver, we live in an area, where there are many older well established homes, the…
Details of a proposal by Habitat for Humanity to construct 20 townhouse units at 2384 Queensway Dr. were shared at a neighbourhood meeting on Nov. 17, 2015. Official Plan and Zoning amendments are required to accommodate the proposal. The site is currently designated Neighbourhood Commercial in the City’s Official Plan and Zoned CN2 (Neighbourhood Commercial) […]
Burlington Hyundai has applied for a zoning amendment at 2026 & 2036 Plains Rd E. to permit motor vehicle storage in conjunction with their dealership at the corner of Brant Street & Plains Road. As part of the City’s Development & Infrastructure Committee meeting, city staff will hold a statutory public meeting under the Planning […]
Cathie Pym: Maybe I'm just grumpy today, but I resent anything that further accommodates 'the car' - believing instead that we have…
The city is seeking your input on the revised Strategic Plan. The draft includes four areas of focus: a city that grows a city that moves a healthy & greener city an engaging city Residents are invited to attend one of four upcoming open houses in December and January to learn more about Burlington’s Strategic […]
Bob Prociuk: Ok. Without having read the report which I'm sure paints a glowing picture of the future of our city, allow…
Over 60 residents attended a second public meeting on Sept. 22 to view revised plans for the redevelopment of 730 & 760 Brant St. by Cherishome Living. The PowerPoint presentation and notes from the meeting are below. The revised site plan application was submitted to the City’s Planning & Building Department in June 2015 and […]
City planning staff have received two new site plan applications (minor developments) for the following addresses: 421 Seneca Ave: The property currently contains a one storey single detached residential dwelling. The applicant plans to demolish the existing home and construct a new 2-storey, 209 square metre (2,253 square foot) home. View the plans – 421 […]
On Sept. 23, 2015, city planning staff hosted a public meeting at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre to share details about a development proposal by Roman Home Builders at 2085 Pine St. The proposal includes a 5-storey, 15 unit residential building, with 22 underground parking spaces and 2 spaces at grade. The existing heritage home would […]
Holiday Hours: City Hall will be closed from Thursday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2016. During this time, a number of city administrative services will not be available. For more details, refer to the city website. Service Hours You can report a variety of concerns using online tools, including pothole, traffic […]
W R: nelson pool - 8 lane 50m pool making it smaller doesn't make sense. this pool is vitally missed
Winter Warmth: Need help with your heating bill? If you’ve recently had difficulty paying or are concerned about making your next payment, Winter Warmth may be able to help. Winter Warmth is designed for low-income families and individuals living at or below the poverty line who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. Approved […]
Q: When will dead or removed trees in the downtown core be replaced? A: The trees downtown are unique in that they are typically planted within a 4’X 4’ tree pit. The tree pit is an engineered concrete structure beneath the sidewalk or other hard surface to provide soil volume and growing area for the tree’s […]
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Salvation Army, Canadian Tire and a number of other community partners, recently launched the Toys for Tots holiday fundraising drive. Toys for Tots spreads holiday joy by providing gifts to less fortunate families living in Halton Region. Each year, off-duty uniform and civilian employees of […]
A number of residents groups, churches and individuals in Ward 2 are stepping up to assist with bringing Syrian refugees to Burlington, including sponsoring families. Want to get involved? Contact one of the groups below to find out what they are doing and how you can help. Are you sponsoring a refugee family and seeking […]
Cathie Pym: I maybe shouldn't comment on the demolitions given I haven't gone to see the addresses, but...I suspect they are so…