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As we pass another Labour Day weekend, the end of the summer season is upon us. Teachers are back to work and kids back to school. The long school season and routines begin but I truly hope that all of you had some time off this summer and got to enjoy the sunshine.
Some highlights in this newsletter include meetings that we had with the Minister of Transportation on the ongoing Skyway construction and lane closures that have crippled parts of our community on weekends. We met with them in Ottawa a few weeks ago and explained the chaos that is caused by the lane closures. We asked for better solutions to the lane closures and we will see if they come back with any solutions. Another planned closure is expected this weekend and you can check 511on.ca for the most up-to-date traffic details.
September is busy and back to routine at city hall with many meetings scheduled, including a few in ward 1. See the newsletter below for details, and drop by to discuss anything city related with me.
Thank you!
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During the Association of Municipalities Annual Conference, I had the opportunity to join Mayor Meed Ward and other members of Burlington City Council to meet with provincial government leaders about Burlington's top strategic priorities.
We met with the Hon. Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, where we discussed the expansion of Mohawk College in Burlington. Thank you to Mohawk President Paul Armstrong for joining us!
We also met with the Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, to discuss the ongoing maintenance of the Skyway bridge and how to best mitigate the traffic issues it creates. Thank you to Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre for attending!
Finally, we met with the Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, to advocate for housing-enabling electricity infrastructure.
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✨ Connection Corner is here! ✨
Pull up a seat, take a breath, and enjoy this new community spot ❤️ out front of our local Shoppers Drug Mart.
A big thank you to the vision of PRVV (Plains Road Village Vision), Aldershot Lions Club who are celebrating 70 years in the community, Leslie Bullock, Shoppers Drug Mart, Stillwater Float Centre and Financial Planning Services for helping the Aldershot Village BIA make it happen!
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In this issue:
Ward 1 News
- Statutory Public Meeting - 100 Plains Rd E (Sept 9)
- North Shore Blvd West Traffic Calming Open House (Sept 16)
- Partnering Aldershot Seniors' Wednesdays Return (Sept 17)
- Help Remove Invasive Plants (Sept 17)
- Ward 1 Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting (Sept 22)
- Ward 1 Drop-in Session (Sept 24)
- Grandview Ave Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements
- Micro Surfacing of Rural Roads
- Aldershot BIA Colouring Contest
- Aldershot Farmer's Market Closed for the Season
- Demolition of 276 & 292 Plains Rd E Coming Soon
- Proposal at 127 Plains Rd West Refused
- Playground Complete at King's Road Public School
City News
- Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council (Sept 8-16)
- Food for Feedback - stop by my table (Sept 13)
- 2026 Budget Public Engagement Opportunities
- Registration Open for Fall and Winter Recreation Programs
- Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette Pop-Ups (Sept 17)
- Burlington's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Available
- Burlington Transit Celebrating 50 Years
Regional News
- Compost Giveaway (Sept 13)
- Halton's 2024 Annual Financial Report
- Protect Yourself from Ticks
- Naloxone Kits Available
- Halton Police Launch Youth Engagement Strategy
Community Updates and Events
- Burlington Model Railway Club Public Viewing (Sept 6 & 27)
- Aldershot Lions' Garage Sale (Sept 13)
- Tech Café (Sept 20)
- Walk to the Lighthouse (Sept 21)
- Tour d'Aldershot (Sept 27)
- Run for Burlington (Sept 28)
- Live@WestPlains - Virtuosic Harp (Sept 28)
- Walk & Roll for Woodview (Oct 1)
- An Evening at the Brant Inn (Oct 4)
- Calendar of Events
Quick Links
- City of Burlington
- Halton Regional Police Service
- Region of Halton
Contacts
| | | | Statutory Public Meeting - 100 Plains Rd E | | |
A Statutory Public Meeting has been scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 9 regarding a proposed development at 84-104 Plains Rd E and 990 Glenwood Ave (100 Plains Road East).
City planning staff will be presenting a report recommending approval of the development applications that propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow:
• a 12-storey mixed-use residential building with 253 residential units
• 1,045 square metres of ground floor retail/commercial space
• 291 parking spaces, with vehicle access from both Glenwood Avenue and Birchwood Avenue
Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Hybrid - to watch the meeting online, access the link for the August 13 Special Council meeting at burlington.ca/calendar or attend in person at City Hall, 426 Brant St., 2nd Floor, Council Chambers
View the Staff Report:
The staff report is available on the Burlington Council and Committees Calendar under the Sept. 8 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda (Item 13.1).
Speak at the Meeting:
There are two ways to share your feedback during the Statutory Public Meeting:
Pre-register to speak by Noon the day before the meeting in one of the following ways:
• complete the online delegation request form at burlington.ca/delegate;
• submit a written request by email to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@burlington.ca; or
• call 905-335-7600, ext. 7481.
Register to speak during the Statutory Public Meeting:
• If you are attending the meeting virtually, you can register to speak by emailing clerks@burlington.ca, as noted in the ticker tape that will be scrolling along the bottom of the live stream webcast of the meeting; or
• If you are attending the meeting in person, you can register to speak during the meeting by following the instructions provided by the Committee Chair at the meeting.
Speakers are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes each and are webcasted online. If you have presentation materials, they must be submitted to Jo-Anne Rudy, Committee Clerk, at Jo-Anne.Rudy@burlington.ca no later than Noon the day before the meeting to allow for their distribution and review by all members of the Committee. Please note the content of all submissions is considered public and will be posted to the City’s website with the meeting minutes.
Provide Written Feedback:
If you do not wish to speak at the meeting, but would like to submit feedback in writing, please email it to clerks@burlington.ca. Your correspondence will be shared with all members of Council, attached to the minutes of the meeting online, and kept on file as part of the official public record.
For more information about this development, visit the project page at burlington.ca/100plains.
| | North Shore Blvd West Traffic Calming Open House | | |
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: LaSalle Park Pavilion Main Ballroom
North Shore Blvd West, between LaSalle Park Road and Fairwood Place warrants the installation of traffic calming measures and residents are invited to an open house to discuss the proposed plans with city staff.
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| | Partnering Aldershot Seniors' Wednesdays Return | | |
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Aldershot Pool Community Room
Partnering Aldershot Seniors' Wednesdays return the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning Sept. 17.
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| | | Help Remove Invasive Plants | | |
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hidden Valley Park
Join Conservation Halton and City of Burlington staff in removing invasive plants in Hidden Valley Park.
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| | | Ward 1 Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting | | |
Date: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: LaSalle Park Pavillion
Mayor Meed Ward is hosting this Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting and you're invited to attend. I will also be in attendance to hear your feedback and answer questions.
If you can't attend this meeting, consider taking the survey or attending one of the other five meetings.
See the budget article below for more information and the full schedule of public engagement opportunities.
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Stop by to share your feedback or ask a question at my upcoming drop-in session.
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Location: Mapleview Mall Food Court, Upper Level, 900 Maple Ave. (look for me and my sign at the elevated oval table near the elevator)
Drop-in sessions provide residents with an opportunity to speak to me individually about city matters. We schedule residents in 10-minute slots on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Contact ward1@burlington.ca with any questions.
| | Grandview Ave Wastewater Pumping Station Improvements | | |
August 2025 to April 2026
Improvements include:
• replacement of aging equipment within the station such as pumps, piping, and valves.
• modifications to the electrical equipment at the station.
• landscaping work which includes new shrubs and site works.
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| | | Micro Surfacing of Rural Roads | | |
End of August - Beginning of September
Ward 1:
Howard Road Extension: Lemonville Road to North End.
Ward 3:
No. 1 Sideroad: Walkers Line to Guelph Line
Milar Crescent: Guelph Line to No.1 Sideroad
No. 1 Sideroad: Guelph Line to Ceder Springs Road
No.1 Sideroad: Cedar Springs Road to 1.2 km’s west
Ward 6:
No. 1 Sideroad: Appleby line to east end
No. 1 Sideroad: Appleby line to Walkers Line
Micro Surfacing is a roadway preservation treatment which will prolong the surface of the roadway. It is a mixture of aggregates, polymer emulsified asphalt, water and additives. Some asphalt repairs are first done to the road to repair any major deficiencies in the surface of the segments that are going to be micro surfaced.
Work will be completed on one side of the roadway at a time, allowing traffic to continue to have access.
Questions: city@burlington.ca
| | Aldershot BIA Colouring Contest | | |
Enter the Aldershot BIA's Colouring Contest to win a $50 gift card to any Aldershot BIA business, as well as a large 3-topping pizza from Domino's Aldershot.
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| | | Aldershot Farmer's Market Closed for the Season | | Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year's Aldershot Farmer's Market and to Street Eats Market for organizing the weekly event! | | | Demolition of 276 & 292 Plains Rd E Coming Soon | | |
Corley Developments has applied to demolish the two boarded up buildings at 276 and 292 Plains Road East. Residents will see work underway at these sites to remove the buildings once city approvals are received.
We don't have a timeline as to when construction will begin on the approved 6-storey building.
Project Page
| | Proposal at 127 Plains Rd West Refused | | |
At the Aug. 13, 2025 Special City Council meeting, the application by Losani Investment Corporation for a 24-storey mixed-use building at 127 Plains Road West was refused by Council.
The applicant intends to come back with a new application for a 16-storey building. Public meetings will be held, and I will keep you updated when anything new comes in.
| | Playground Complete at King's Road Public School | | |
The oldest play structure at King's Road Public School has been replaced, just in time for the new school year! The whole playground also has a new engineered wood fibre safety surface.
| | Upcoming at Standing Committees and Council | | |
Here are some of the items coming up at the next round of standing committee and Council meetings:
Committee of the Whole - Monday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., and continuing Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m.
- Operating budget performance as of June 30, 2025
- Financial status report as at June 30, 2025
- Integrity Commissioner’s periodic report
- Transmittal of investigation report from ADR Ombudsman
- Amendment to 2025 Rates and Fees By-law
- Millcroft Greens Development update
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 2072 Lakeshore Rd
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 100 Plains Rd E
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 3011, 3019, 3023, 3027, 3035, 3047, 3051 Appleby Line
Audit Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m.
- Status of Management Action Plans
- Quarterly dashboard for the Office of the City Auditor
- Financial highlights for the period ended June 30, 2025
- Appointment of external auditor
- 2024 consolidated financial statements as audited by Deloitte LLP
Pipeline to Permit Committee - Thursday, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.
- Pipeline to Permit Dashboard
- Presentation from Watson & Associates regarding Building Department and Community Planning Department Fee Reviews update
- Staff presentation regarding New Zoning By-law Project update
- Forestry processing in the context of development timelines
Council Workshop Committee - Thursday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m.
- Meeting cancelled (not required)
City Council - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.
- Agenda published Sept. 12
Resources:
View the full agenda on the city meeting calendar
Register to speak at the meeting
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 2299 New St.
Residents can enjoy a free meal in exchange for sharing their thoughts on City of Burlington projects and initiatives.
Look for my table and stop by with your questions or feedback.
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| | | 2026 Budget Public Engagement Opportunities | | |
A draft budget summary will be made available on the City’s website, with printed copies provided in advance of the Budget Ward Meetings, which are scheduled to begin on September 18, 2025.
Public Engagement Opportunities:
| | Registration Open for Fall and Winter Recreation Programs | | |
City of Burlington fall and winter recreation programs are now open for registration, including music lessons adult and youth programs, swimming lessons and aquatic leadership programs.
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| | | Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette Pop-Ups | | |
Animal Services staff will have a table at Central Library every other Wednesday and residents are welcome to stop by to ask questions and learn more about a variety of topics, including:
- How to haze coyotes and coyote-proof your property
- How to report off-leash dogs
- Bylaws related to stoop-and-scoop
- Leash-free areas around the city, and more!
Dates:
- Sept. 17, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Oct. 1, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Oct. 15, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Oct. 29, 2 - 4 p.m.
Contact the City's Service Burlington team at city@burlington.ca with any questions or concerns related to pets.
More information: By-laws and Animal Services
| | Burlington's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Available | | Burlington Transit Celebrating 50 Years | | |
Since 1975, Burlington Transit has been proud to serve the community!
To mark the anniversary, Burlington Transit is releasing a limited edition commemorative PRESTO card. Cards will be available at Burlington Transit’s Customer Service location in the Burlington GO Station, 2101 Fairview St.
Burlington Transit will also be planting one tree for each of their 50 years of service near bus stops across the city.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Halton Region Waste Management, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton
What to bring:
- shovel
- containers (yard waste bags, garbage bags, reusable containers)
- donations (non-perishable food items to support local food banks are encouraged)
More information: halton.ca/waste
| | | Halton's 2024 Annual Financial Report | | |
Despite economic challenges, Halton is staying financially strong.
Check out the Region of Halton's 2024 Annual Financial Report to see how they are investing and keeping growth costs as low as possible.
| | | Protect Yourself from Ticks | | |
The Region of Halton's Public Health team works to monitor ticks in our community and help reduce the spread of tick-born diseases, like Lyme Disease.
Get tips to protect you and your family when outdoors.
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Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose and can keep a person alive until emergency services arrive.
Free kits are available at some pharmacies, as well as at Halton Region Sexual Health Clinics, and Halton Region Needle Exchange Mobile Outreach Services.
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| | | Halton Police Launch Youth Engagement Strategy | | |
On Aug. 12, in celebration of International Youth Day, Halton Regional Police Service released their first-ever Youth Engagement Strategy, a roadmap that will guide their youth-related work from 2025-2027.
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| | | Burlington Model Railway Club Public Viewing | | |
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 & 27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Hidden Valley Park
Website: burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca
Details: View operating model railroads in three different scales: N-scale and HO-scale inside and G-scale outside on the garden railway in the summer.
| | | Aldershot Lions' Garage Sale | | |
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: 2243 Fairview St.
Website: aldershotlions.com
Details: Last monthly parking lot garage sale of the season. BBQ breakfast sandwiches and fries available for sale.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: The Hub - Burlington Centre
Website: acclaimhealth.ca
Details: Trained volunteers will provide one-on-one support to help with navigating your device, using apps, texting, sharing photos, email, internet, online safety and more.
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Date: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Joseph Brant Hospital Parking Lot
Website: walktothelighthouse.com
Details: Annual fundraiser to raise support and awareness for the redevelopment of mental health and addiction services at Joseph Brant Hospital.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Location: 650 Plains Rd. E.
Website: nextdoorsocialspace.com
Details: Annual fundraising community ride to support Next Door Social Space & Kitchen, including a family 3km "do it your way" ride/walk/scooter on the Francis Road Bike Path.
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Date: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Website: runforburlington.ca
Details: Join this fundraiser in support of Joseph Brant Hospital. Choose from a 1km family walk, 3km run or 5km run.
| | | Live@WestPlains - Virtuosic Harp | | |
Date: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: West Plains United Church
Website: westplains.ca
Details: Join Sunshine Quan on harp, and Django Klumpp on guitar for their performance of Tangled Strings, along with other well-known harp composers.
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Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds
Website: walkandroll.woodview.ca
Details: Celebrating 65 years of mental health and autism support, join this fun, inclusive fundraising event for all ages and abilities — walk, roll, or stroll!
| | | An Evening at the Brant Inn | | |
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 6 - 11 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Burlington
Website: museumsofburlington.ca
Details: Celebrate the spirit of a bygone era with an elegant night of dining, dancing, and nostalgia!
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For a full lineup of city events, community events and engagement opportunities, visit the city's Calendar of Events. Community organizations are also welcome to submit events to be added to the calendar.
| | Halton Regional Police Service | | Contact Service Burlington with City Service Requests | | |
Speak to a live City of Burlington staff person weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by calling 905-335-7777. Alternatively, send an email to city@burlington.ca with your city service request (animal control, city trees, drainage, flooding, leaf pick up, parking, potholes, streetlight outage, snow clearing, speeding, traffic calming, traffic signal outage, etc.).
Bylaw Enforcement matters should be sent to bylaw@burlington.ca.
| | Connect with Halton Region | | |
Contact Access Halton at accesshalton@halton.ca for regional services such as the basement flooding prevention program, emergency housing, public health, social assistance, water and wastewater, and waste management.
You can also dial 311 or 905-825-6000 or visit Halton Region's website at halton.ca.
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