Every child should have the opportunity to experience summer camp. Unfortunately, many families can’t afford to send their children.
Children such as Kyle look forward to camp all year because it’s the only vacation they’ll get. At camp, Kyle has accomplished things he never thought he could, such as canoeing and rock [...]
Continue Reading →The Halton Region Health Department is reporting that three related cases of measles have been confirmed in Burlington.
Persons who visited the any of the following locations on June 8 may have been exposed to measles:
SportChek in Burlington Mall, Guelph Line and Fairview Street, at 1 p.m. until approximately 4 p.m. The Collector’s Vault, [...]
Continue Reading →The legal process related to the pre-2011 construction of the newly-finished Brant Street Pier is underway, with the city in court on June 21 and the matter in the discovery phase until the fall.
The Brant Street Pier opened to the public on June 13, 2013, with official opening ceremonies taking place on June 14 [...]
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The following Burlington Transit service changes take effect on June 23, 2013:
Route 101 Plains Express: New all-day service Monday to Friday Minimum 30-minute frequency 15-minute frequency during peak periods Additional stops at: Royal Botanical Gardens, Gorton Avenue, Howard Road and Francis Road Routes 11 and 15 – Saturday evening service extended to 10:30 p.m. [...]
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The revitalization of Burlington’s downtown waterfront was completed on June 14th with a celebration of the official opening of the Brant Street Pier. Government officials and community sponsors were in attendance along with seven children whose hand-prints have been cut into the steel and indented into the concrete around the “Lasting Impressions” [...]
Continue Reading →The Burlington Fire Department is offering a three-day training course for female high school students who may be interested in exploring a career path in the fire service.
The Burlington Female Firefighter in Training (B-FFIT) program is designed for female students enrolled in Grades 10 to 12 during the fall 2013 semester.
“The B-FFIT program [...]
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Halton Region’s Administration and Finance Committee has recommended for Regional Council to consider a new service that will enhance the Region’s community emergency telephone notification service utilized to phone and deliver a message to designated households in the Region, in the event of an emergency. The Region will be one of the [...]
Continue Reading →An exciting event is coming up at the Central Park Community Garden. BurlingtonGreen’s Go Local Food Network is hosting a FREE public tour of the community and victory gardens on Sunday, June 23rd between noon and 4pm.
This Grow, Learn and Eat Healthy event will feature several exciting activities and all are welcome to [...]
Continue Reading →The Ministry of The Environment (MOE) was notified of an accumulation of bubbles in Appleby Creek, in the area of the GO station parking lot on Harvester Road on Thursday evening.
Staff from the City’s of Burlington’s roads and parks maintenance department are monitoring the suds and helping the MOE with any required action. The [...]
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City of Burlington Animal Control reminds the community that with warmer weather often comes a higher chance of wildlife sightings, including coyote sightings in and around parks throughout the city.
“Coyotes are very intelligent animals that would prefer to avoid humans,” said Dave Lake, supervisor of animal control. “However, for your own sense of safety, [...]
Continue Reading →- Mark your calendar to tour the Central Park Community & Victory Gardens on Sunday June 23rd http://t.co/pl9cytN62O
- @CityBurlington delivers 1st Community Report to homes this week. http://t.co/7N1wY0gBnB
- 55+? "Try It Week" is free at the Seniors Centre. Here's the agenda: http://t.co/00fl3IjtLH Aerobic dancing, anyone?
