City of Burlington, Ontario
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Please follow Halton Region for the latest as they rollout the COVID-19 vaccination program.

City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 15. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the Family Day holiday weekend, please visit https://bit.ly/3a9iWYw.

On Feb. 23, let’s raise a fork to the food we love and the hardworking people that produce it! Celebrate #CdnAgDay by joining the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s #BurgersUpOnt challenge source local meat, meat alternatives, produce, baked goods, condiments and preserves to make your very own burger creation. Before you take a bite, snap a picture and share it to social media... see how many local products you can tag! To learn where you can purchase locally produced foods, check out the Halton Simply Local guide at www.halton.ca/SimplyLocal.

We are proud to announce that we have been recognized as a leader on climate action and have been awarded the Mitigation Badge for setting our greenhouse gas emissions reduction target and completion of the Climate Action Plan by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy Canada. Learn more about what we're doing to battle climate change at www.burlington.ca/environment.

While indoor rinks are closed, we understand you might be tempted to venture onto storm water management ponds in your neighbourhood. It is dangerous to walk, play or skate on any ice surface that has areas of open water. Water entering stormwater ponds can contain impurities and are warmer in temperature, which can contribute to unstable and unpredictable ice conditions. Please stay off stormwater management ponds at all times. More info: www.burlington.ca/stormwater.

We're getting ready to replace 13 playgrounds over the next 2 years and we need your help to pick the type of features that get installed. An online survey is open until March 26 for families to tell us their favourite styles of equipment. Go to www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/lovemyplayground to have your say.

The City of Burlington is commissioning an artist to create a public art piece for the Regal Road bridge. Residents are invited to share their thoughts on three finalists chosen by an independent community jury. The three proposed designs can be viewed and commented on in the survey at: https://bit.ly/RegalRoadBridgePublicArt. The comments received within the survey, along with the technical and detailed design proposals, will inform the jury’s final selection. Why do you need to register to provide feedback? Registering with Get Involved Burlington allows the City and Council to ensure that the feedback received is coming from Burlington residents. By registering, you also have the option to stay informed about other projects and discussions happening at the City.

City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the Federal government to renew funding for the Digital Main Street (DMS) Future Proof program. Current funding for the DMS Future Proof program ends in February 2021. Burlington’s small business community continues to face barriers to technology adoption and a lack of resources to implement necessary technologies to remain competitive given the impacts of COVID-19.

The City of Burlington is reviewing today’s State of Emergency declaration from the Province of Ontario and will announce any related service impacts as soon as possible. The Province has issued a stay-at-home order and has introduced enhanced enforcement measures to reduce mobility. Read the provincial announcement: https://bit.ly/3siroM3.

As the City of Burlington continues to monitor services during COVID-19, enforcement of the 5-hour parking limit will be reinstated for on-street parking starting Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Parking enforcement is starting up again for those illegally parked on neighbourhood streets past the five-hour limit. If you need to park on-street past the 5-hour limit, apply for a parking permit or exemptions online at www.burlington.ca/parkingexemption.

The City of Burlington has created an internal City COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination Taskforce made up of City staff and the Mayor’s Office as a proactive measure should the City be called upon to provide City facilities for vaccine distribution. The City is prepared to coordinate logistical support for our facilities as directed by the Region and will continue to work in close collaboration with Halton Region and in support of the Province’s prioritized rollout across Ontario. The Region of Halton has developed a webpage about COVID-19 vaccinations and will be sharing ongoing information related to the vaccine rollout; the website can be found here: https://bit.ly/3i7Jufd.

Today, the Province announced that the Stay-At-Home Order will continue to apply to Halton Region, including the City of Burlington, until Tuesday, Feb. 16. When it is safe to do so, the province will gradually transition each region from the shutdown measures to a revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework https://bit.ly/3k3PmFt. Please continue to follow Halton Region’s Health guidelines to protect yourself and others: https://bit.ly/2NbT98M. Please stay tuned on how this will effect City programs and services.

Starting Jan. 14, winter-play equipment such as snowshoes, glow in the dark soccer, snow play kit, tug of war and horse shoes will be available to borrow and is intended for use by one family at a time. A list of play equipment and other details are available online at www.burlington.ca/playlending.

The City of Burlington wants to hear from residents about how they would like to participate in public engagements led by the City, both during COVID-19 and, in the future, once it is safe for in-person gatherings to resume. Visit www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/yourinput to take a brief survey, open until Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.

The City of Burlington would like to thank the Burlington Seniors Community Inc. (BSCI) for their contribution towards the purchase and installation of the City’s first heated transit shelter on Teen Tour Way at Stop 45.

This year’s loose-leaf collection program is now complete. Any remaining leaves should be mulched, or if you still get Halton Region’s Yard Waste Pickup, you can use that service. Be sure to check their website for collection dates, www.halton.ca/yardwaste. For information on loose-leaf collection, visit www.burlington.ca/leaf.

We are launching the annual Neighbourhood Rink Program where neighbourhoods maintain outdoor community ice rinks at their local park this winter. Applications and more information (including COVID-19 precautions) for the program are available now at www.burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink. Applications are due by Dec. 2, 2020.

Regular Meeting of Council will be taking place virtually this Monday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. To download the agenda and the meeting package, please visit https://bit.ly/390oKmR. Residents can also watch the live stream at www.burlington.ca/livestream. Requests to delegate to this virtual meeting can be made by completing the online delegation registration form at www.burlington.ca/delegate or by submitting a written request by email to the Clerks Department at [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23.

Due to heavy rain and exposure to the elements for Santa and his volunteer firefighter driver, Santa’s Holiday Magic Trail has been cancelled for Saturday, Dec. 12 and rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20, weather permitting. Affected Neighbourhoods are Alton Village, the Orchard, Corporate, Pinedale and Elizabeth Gardens. Santa will be back on the trail on Sunday. For schedules and neighbourhoods, visit burlington.ca/parade.

Attention Burlington businesses: the Burlington Safe Restart Program is accepting applications for ROUND 2! The first round of funding led to $124,689 in funding being delivered to 59 Burlington small businesses. Led by Team Burlington in partnership with City of Burlington and POST Promise, this program was created to support local small businesses during COVID-19. This Program will help businesses open safely and follow key public health guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 through a one-time grant of up to $2,500 that can be used towards COVID-19 related costs. Applications close November 9th! Learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process: www.bedc.ca/covid19/

On Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee (which begins at 9:30 a.m.), and at a Special Council Meeting immediately following, City Council will decide if they will endorse the modifications found within the Region’s draft Notice of Decision related to the adopted Burlington Official Plan (2018). City staff have collaborated extensively with Regional staff to: address issues of Regional and Provincial conformity, respond to Provinc...ial policy updates occurring post-plan adoption, identify opportunities to enhance structure and readability, and incorporate housekeeping changes. City staff have also requested that the Region consider the proposed modifications endorsed by City Council through the Scoped Re-examination of the adopted Official Plan in its decision. The Halton Region draft Notice of Decision and the accompanying City staff report are now available on the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility agenda: https://bit.ly/36O8ToL. Delegations are by advance registration only. If you would like to delegate, visit burlington.ca/delegate or email [email protected]. Want to know more? Visit www.burlington.ca/NewOP and www.GetInvolvedBurlington.ca for updates.

Santa will bring the magic of the holidays to your home and as he reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and shares other stories of the north pole, his reindeer and the nice list. Don’t miss his virtual story time beginning Saturday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. across the City of Burlington’s social channels.

Calling all Art Lovers: Participate on a Community Public Art Jury! Do you love art and your community? Help make your mark on the City of Burlington’s Public Art program by applying to participate on a public art jury. We are looking for local artists, creative professionals, and residents to evaluate public art applications throughout the year. No experience is necessary. Each jury is made up of a mix of arts professionals and residents that represent a broad cross-section of the community. Learn more at www.burlington.ca/publicart. Direct link to form: https://bit.ly/35LfUau (You’ll need to create an account with Submittable).

Leaf Collection Zone 1! Be sure to have your leaves curbside by Nov. 9 for collection. Leaves piled after will not be collected. Zone 2 begins Nov. 16. For Leaf Collection zone maps and more information, visit burlington.ca/leaf. Weather updates and schedule changes will be updated online and the Leaf Collection Hotline: 905-335-7600, ext. 6129.

Happy Halloween!

Leaf collection in Zone 3 begins Nov. 23. Be sure to have your leaves curbside by then. If not, they will not be picked up for loose leaf collection. For Leaf Collection zone maps and more information on this year’s collection schedule, please visit www.burlington.ca/leafcollection. Weather updates and schedule changes will be updated online and the Leaf Collection Hotline: 905-335-7600, ext. 6129. Be sure to have your loose-leaves out by the date listed on your Zone. Crews ...will work through the week to collect the leaves. Leaves placed to the curb after your collection date will not be picked up if the crews have already completed your street. Any remaining leaves should be mulched or bagged for Halton Region’s Yard Waste pick-up. When moving your leaves to the curb, do not block sidewalks, bike lanes or crowd traffic lanes. This creates a dangerous setting for everyone.

The City is ready for snow. Stay informed about when a snow event is declared for parking, when a facility is open or closed and when recreation programs are running by subscribing to newsfeeds at www.burlington.ca/enews.

The Integrated Mobility Plan survey is now open. Help us define values and vision for the city that will help finalize the plan and ensure it reflects our great city. The survey is open until Nov. 6 and is available at https://bit.ly/BurlONIMPSurvey.

At its meeting on Sept. 28, Burlington City Council approved initiating a public consultation process regarding the use of ranked ballots in the 2022 municipal election. City staff will report back to the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee with a proposed engagement plan, timeline, and budget before the consultation will take place. Any public consultation must be done by May 2021, as legislated by the Municipal Elections Modernization Act 2016, Ontario Regulation 310/16. Want to learn more about ranked ballots? Visit https://bit.ly/BurlONRankedBallots.

With the Province's announcement that Halton Region is moving to Red/Control stage, City facilities and recreation programming can remain open with new restrictions. Participants affected by these changes will be contacted. For full details, visit https://bit.ly/32EyIGA.

The agenda and meeting package for the Special Meeting of Council Virtual, taking place on Monday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. is now available: https://bit.ly/3ea7dt0. The meeting will stream online at www.burlington.ca/livestream.

Be sure to have your loose-leaves out by the date listed on your Zone. Crews will work through the week to collect the leaves. Leaves placed to the curb after your collection date will not be picked up if the crews have already completed your street. Any remaining leaves should be mulched or bagged for Halton Region’s Yard Waste pick-up. When moving your leaves to the curb, do not block sidewalks, bike lanes or crowd traffic lanes. This creates a dangerous setting for everyone.

The revamped loose-leaf collection program starts on Monday, Nov. 9. Please check the leaf collection schedule and rake leaves to the curb or edge of the pavement if there are no curbs before their pickup date. Each collection zone will have only one pick-up. Zone map and schedules at burlington.ca/leaf. New for this year is the Leaf Collection Hotline. As of Oct. 15, residents can call 905-335-7600, ext. 6129 for updates. If the collection is delayed or cancelled, the hotline will be updated and messages will be posted on burlington.ca/leaf as well as the City’s social media channels.

Interested in growing your own food in a Burlington community garden in 2021? Apply before Nov. 30 at burlington.ca/communitygardens.

The City of Burlington is participating in the POST Promise, and is challenging all local businesses to participate as well. The goal of the promise is to inspire resident confidence in a business’s COVID-19 health and safety precautions in order to help get the local economy back on track. City Hall and all public city facilities will proudly display the POST promise in the front window(s). All visitors can be assured that all reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are used. Learn more at postpromise.com.

Orange Shirt Day (Sep 30) grew out of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day of residential school. Wear your orange shirt on Sep 30, and check out our staff-picked booklists to learn more: bpl.on.ca/orangeshirtday #BurlON

Did you miss the virtual launch of Future of Transportation in Burlington? Don’t worry, the video is now available to watch online: https://bit.ly/3mz2g02. A Survey on Burlington’s Integrated Mobility Plan is also running through Nov. 13 and is now available in several languages: https://www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/imp. The new plan will provide a wide range of options for getting around the City of Burlington, including walking, cycling, public transit and automobiles. Click on the link to learn more about the plan.

A bit later this year, but worth the wait! The Taste of Burlington is now running through Oct. 25 at 35 participating local restaurants. The prix-fixe dining program has been redesigned to keep safety and comfort top of mind with proper social distancing in place, outside on a patio or to take away. We thank everyone for their hard work on making this happen. Visit tasteofburlington.ca for your free mobile passport where you can check out the menus, enter to win prizes and receive returning offers from restaurants.

A number of City facilities and services will be closed this Thanksgiving Monday (Oct. 12). Burlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule on Oct. 12. The downtown Transit Terminal, Specialized Dispatch and the administration office will also be closed on this day. Schedules and specialized booking are available at burlingtontransit.ca. For real-time schedule information visit Google/Apple Maps or triplinx.ca. Anyone entering a City facility is asked to fill ...out the Daily Screening Form: burlington.ca/screening. Angela Coughlan Pool will be open on Oct. 12. Pre-registration is required. For scheduled programming, visit burlington.ca/fall. Arenas will be closed on Oct. 12 and will re-open on Oct. 13. Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage on weekends and holidays. Please note that the Waterfront parking lots (east and west) do not provide free parking. Parking exemptions are currently not required for overnight parking on City streets between 1 and 6 a.m. due to the ongoing pandemic. More info at burlington.ca/parking. For a full list of holiday closures, please visit https://bit.ly/2SDnVai. For the latest information about COVID-19, please visit Halton Region’s information page at https://bit.ly/3npIXrb. For COVID-19 FAQ, please visit: burlington.ca/coronavirusFAQ.

We understand that this has been a frustrating year for everyone. We ask that residents please respect City staff including our park ambassadors and by-law officers. Let’s be kind, Burlington.

The City of Burlington’s Loose Leaf Collection program begins on November 9. The program is weather dependent, and each zone gets one pick up. Visit burlington.ca/leaf to find out when collection crews will be in your area. Weather updates and schedule changes will be updated online and the Leaf Collection Hotline: 905-335-7600, ext. 6129.

Hey small business owners, there’s a Digital Service Squad in the Burlington community now thanks to the Digital Main Street Ontario Grant Program. Our partners at Burlington Economic Development will be delivering this fantastic program which includes support for: Basic website set-up... Google My Business profiles 360 photos Digital storefront set-up with e-commerce Creation or enhancement of social media presence and much more Learn more at http://bedc.ca/COVID19/

At the Oct. 7th special Council meeting, Council endorsed modifications to the adopted Official Plan. We will send the Council-endorsed policies and mapping for Downtown and Neighbourhood Centres to Halton Region to be included in the adopted Official Plan that the Region is reviewing. Learn more at getinvolvedburlington.ca/official-plan-2019.

There’s still time to have your say! Help shape how and where #HaltonON grows. Take our online questionnaire and learn more about our Regional Official Plan Review: http://ow.ly/Oq8A30rgjTY

The temporary art installation, The Promenade of Pain, has been extended through Friday, Oct. 16 in Spencer Smith Park. Created by Jaime Black (Métis), the multidisciplinary artist who founded The REDress Project and is hosted by Burlington local, Amber Ruthart, First Nations, White Bear Clan, 60s scoop survivor and performance artist. Located along the walkway beside the Waterfront Hotel and around the gazebo, this project focuses around the issue of missing or murdered Ab...original women across Canada. The dresses resemble red specters, floating from hangers in tree branches. Whether they flutter in the wind or drape eerily still, the dresses are not what haunts you but rather the absence of those who wore them. The dresses represent the hundreds perhaps thousands of North American Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or disappeared during the past four decades. See more

Mobility, budgets and leaves OH MY! Fall is here and so is the latest issue of City Talk. Look for it in your mail or check it out online at burlington.ca/citytalk.

A deep energy retrofit program is coming to Burlington. This program can help homeowners improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprint and increase home comfort. It is an important step to our Climate Action Plan goal of becoming net-carbon neutral by 2050. More details will be shared in the coming months. burlington.ca/environment

Free P, the annual program for free daytime parking in December will be paused at the request of the downtown businesses through the Burlington Downtown Businesses Association (BDBA) and the Downtown Parking Committee. Parking will still be free after 6 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, year-round. Surveys and analysis were completed by the BDBA for the past seven years on the effectiveness of the Free P parking. The majority of downtown businesses have reported that the pro...gram is no longer achieving its intended purpose. By pausing the program, anyone parking in the downtown during the weekday will have a three-hour maximum parking limit, which will encourage people to move their vehicle and free up that spot for another paying customer or tourist. https://www.burlington.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx https://www.burlington.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx

Burlington Transit is looking for feedback on their accessibility plan. Fill out the quick survey at https://bit.ly/3cneogu. Burlington Transit expects that demand for its services will continue to grow with an aging population and increasing need for accessible services. Full system accessibility includes improved service levels, facility access, walkways, landing pads, shelters, signage, customer service and access to information.

As the days are getting shorter and cooler, all park washrooms will be closing nightly at 6 p.m. for cleaning and sanitizing. They will re-open the following day. Please continue to stay vigilant by physical distancing, staying home when sick and washing your hands frequently.

We are excited to bring back indoor swimming lessons at Angela Coughlan Pool, beginning Oct. 13. Recreational swims, lap swims, aquatic fitness and aquatic leadership courses will also be available in October at Angela Coughlan, Tansley Woods and Centennial Pools. Online registration begins Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. for Burlington residents at burlington.ca/fall. Non-Burlington residents can register as of Oct. 3 at 9 a.m.

This year’s Culture Days will look different, but you can still discover artists and cultural organizations in our community and across Canada virtually from September 25 to October 25! Visit burlington.ca/culturedays to see the virtual events to entertain you while you stay safe at home. Each year, Burlington’s Culture Days is a top 10 event out of hundreds of municipalities. A big thank you to this year’s participants, including the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Museums of Burlington, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and Tourism Burlington.

Following the recommendation of Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health, as of Oct. 22, all sport games are paused on City of Burlington sport fields and in facilities. Community Sport Organization renters are limited to training only where proper physical distancing can be maintained. There will be no games or scrimmages until further notice. For questions, email [email protected] or call 905-335-7738.

Take the Walk and Roll active transportation challenge! We’re encouraging residents to find ways to get active in and around their neighbourhood. The challenge runs until Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Learn how to participate, check out the prizes and read contest rules at burlington.ca/walkandroll.

Some great resources to learn more about former US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg available from the Burlington Public Library.

With the arrival of cooler temperatures, we will be closing Nelson Outdoor Pool and Splash Park on Sept. 27. Programs will be moved to either Centennial or Angela Coughlan Pools. For a list of all fall aquatic options, visit burlington.ca/fall.

Here are next steps for the proposed Nelson Quarry Expansion. An extension of the Burlington Nelson Quarry must have Provincial, Regional and City approval. A decision has not been made on the proposal. Public input related to the proposal is welcomed and encouraged as the process progresses. An extension of the Burlington Nelson Quarry needs: Public consultation and engagement, including statutory public meeting Amendments to the Niagara Escarpment Plan and issuance of a... Development Permit Amendments to the Region of Halton Official Plan Amendments to the City of Burlington Official Plan An Aggregate License from the Province of Ontario (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) for the proposed expansion area Niagara Escarpment Commission, Region of Halton and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry were received at the same time the City received an application. For more info, visit Burlington.ca/nelsonquarry (Link is also in bio). Subscribe to this page so you can stay up-to-date. You'll get an email every time the page is updated. We know residents across our city and region are watching this very carefully because it affects us all. Our primary consideration will be how this will affect the health and safety of our community and the environment of this very sensitive area.

The City of Burlington's youth fall recreation programs will be available for online registration starting Sept. 19 at burlington.ca/fall. Programs available are for youth ages 0-18 years, school breaks and individuals with disabilities. Check them out now!

Our skating programs are back! Register and prepay for skating, sticks and pucks and Skate 19+ at burlington.ca/fall. Don't forget to do the mandatory health pre-screening before you go.

Brock University is coming to the City of Burlington. The University has announced it will relocate its current Hamilton campus to a more accessible location in Burlington, to better serve students and the broader community. Brock and the City are signing a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to find a site and to realize the intention for the relocated campus. Burlington City Council passed a motion on Monday, Oct. 19 approving the MOU, which was also recently approved by the University’s Board of Trustees. Read the full release: https://bit.ly/3m6qXAE.

The newly renovated Angela Coughlan Pool is set to re-open on Sept. 21. Watch virtual re-opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 at burlington.ca/coughlanreno. Celebrate with a free swim on Sept. 26 + 27, to pre-register, please visit: burlington.ca/fall.

Important message from Ontario Ministry of Health released today on Halloween: If you are going trick or treating: Only go out with members of your household;... Only trick or treat outside; Both trick or treaters & people handing out candy should wear a face covering. A costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering and should not be worn over a face covering as it may make it difficult to breathe; Do not congregate or linger at doorsteps and remember to line up two metres apart if waiting. Avoid high-touch surfaces and objects; Whether collecting or handing out treats, wash your hands often and thoroughly, or use hand sanitizer; and Do not leave treats in a bucket or bowl for children to grab and consider using tongs or other similar tools to hand out treats. More info: https://bit.ly/2IMbjMo.

Ontario Agriculture Week takes place Oct. 5-11! Choosing fresh and delicious local food helps create jobs and supports our economic growth in Ontario. It also builds a strong sense of community by supporting Ontario’s farmers and businesses. Every time you buy local, you make a positive impact. Simply Local is a Halton Region initiative that promotes our agricultural industry, creating an important connection between Halton residents and Halton farms: https://bit.ly/2SspFTw.

The City of Burlington is commissioning an Ontario-based Indigenous artist to create a permanent public art piece for the outside of Joseph Brant Museum. We are down to two artwork concepts and are looking for your feedback! Please submit your comments and make your selection at https://bit.ly/30zLXaB.

Did you know that Virtual Council and Committee meetings can be live streamed from wherever you are? Access the meetings by selecting the Live Stream icon on the main page of the City’s website or by visiting burlington.ca/meetings.

This year’s Orchard Community Picnic will instead be a Drive-Thru Food Drive to help those in need. It will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Millcroft Shopping Centre, in the parking lot across from Shoppers Drug Mart. Learn more about the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/orchardpicnic/.

Thank you to the residents who got involved in the 5111 New St. application to advocate for a better development. These efforts have led to reduced height, reduced impact on surrounding neighbourhoods, better pedestrian flow throughout the site and more improvements. At the City Council meeting on Aug. 24, 2020, Burlington City Council approved the recommendation to accept an offer to settle the issues in dispute between First Capital (Appleby) Corporation and the City with respect to First Capital’s appeal currently before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) for 5111 New St. More information about the proposed development: https://bit.ly/2GGVoxK. Full media release: https://bit.ly/3m82iwm.

Student Theatre is back this fall with opportunities for youth ages 4 to 17 years. Beginning Sept. 29, participants will be performing at either the Burlington Performing Arts Centre or the Student Theatre building. No experience is necessary to participate. Online registration for Burlington residents opens Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. Information and registration is at burlington.ca/fall.

The Central Park bus shelters (on Teen Tour Way) are getting an upgrade! Stop 815 will receive a new larger 4 by 12-foot shelter, Stop 45 will receive a new larger and heated 8 by 16-foot shelter. There will also be concrete pad improvements including accessible markings at the crosswalk and the entrance to the parking lot. During inclement weather, customers, including customers with mobility devices, will be able to wait in the new shelters and use the large heated shelter during the colder months. More info at: https://bit.ly/3hlrAne.