May 2024

Spring is in the air and flowers are starting to bloom. I highly recommend a tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens to see what's in bloom. I have heard they have some spectacular outdoor displays this year.  

We are happy to announce that a farmers' market is returning to Aldershot this season and will be located at 1016 Waterdown Road. Starting on Saturday, May 25th and continuing for the season every Saturday until the fall, we will see up to 15 vendors with a variety of products. See more details in the newsletter and we look forward to seeing you there. 

Tyandaga Golf Course is now open and is looking lush and green with all the rain we have had this spring. The opening was delayed due to some flooding issues but that has now been resolved. The parking lot has been re-paved and there is new fencing and a new storage area for the power carts. This work was done in conjunction with the road work that was happening on Tyandaga Park Drive. We look forward to some continued investments in this course to keep it remaining competitive into the future.  

As with spring comes construction season. Waterdown Road is a major artery for the west end of Ward 1 and will be under construction for the next few years. Please be mindful that there may be some delays when travelling this route during the construction season.

Thank you!

Kelvin Galbraith

Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor

kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

With the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, and Frank Vismeg, Hotelier, at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce networking event on April 4 to discuss the 2024 Ontario budget.

Grand opening of 400 Brant Kitchen & Bar on April 5 with new owners Sarah and Marcus, along with MPP Natalie Pierre, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Councillors Angelo Bentivegna, Paul Sharman and Rory Nisan, Executive Director of Burlington Downtown Business Association Brian Dean, Executive Director of Burlington Economic Development Anita Cassidy, and President & CEO of Burlington Chamber of Commerce Terry Caddo.

Enjoying the solar eclipse with Councillors Paul Sharman and Shawna Stolte at Spencer Smith Park on April 8.

With Councillor Rory Nisan and former Mayor Rob MacIsaac at Rob's retirement celebration on April 9. Congratulations Rob!

We took a stroll down memory lane when I presented a history of Aldershot to the residents of Burlington Gardens on April 18. Reach out if your retirement home, long-term care facility or Aldershot community group would enjoy this presentation.

At the Ontario Big City Mayor's Annual General Meeting in Burlington on April 18 with Councillor Paul Sharman, MMAH Minister Paul Calandra, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, City Manager Hassaan Basit and Councillor Angelo Bentivegna.

Had a great meeting with IKEA Canada CEO Selwyn Crittendon, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Burlington Economic Development Executive Director Anita Cassidy on April 24.

With Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and her Assistant, Hannelie, at Burlington Gardens on April 24 to discuss current affairs with the residents.

With Cameron Robins (center photo), owner of Tim Horton’s at 29 Plains Road West, where I volunteered for Smile Cookie Day on May 3.

Recommendation report for 276, 284 and 292 Plains Rd E

City staff will be presenting a report at the May 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting recommending approval of a development by Corley Development Inc. at 276, 284 & 292 Plains Road East (between Filmandale Rd & Shadeland Ave). The development includes:

• a 7-storey residential building with 141 residential units;
• 3,361.8 m² of amenity space (indoor and outdoor) for residents;
• access from Plains Road with one driveway on the east side of the property;
• 153 parking spaces (53 surface spaces and 100 underground spaces);
• 78 bicycle parking spaces.

Meeting Details

Residents are invited to attend the Committee of the Whole meeting in-person or virtually.

Date: Monday, May 13, 2024

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Hybrid - to watch the meeting online, access the link for the Committee of the Whole 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 May 13 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda (Item #12.5).

Speak at the Meeting

If you would like to speak at the meeting and share your feedback, you must register by Noon on Friday, May 10, 2024. As noted, the meeting will be held using a hybrid format allowing you to speak in-person or virtually through Zoom.

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 on Friday, May 10 to allow for 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. 

Submit Correspondence

If you cannot attend the meeting and wish to submit your feedback in writing, please email it to clerks@burlington.ca by Noon on Friday, May 10. 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.

Project page: burlington.ca/284plains

New Development Application - 236 Plains Road East

The City has received an application for a proposed development by Weston Consulting at 236 Plains Road East. The application proposes:

• a 4-storey condominium townhouse block consisting of 6 units;
• an amenity area of 523 square meters; and
• 14 parking spaces at-grade, with vehicular access from Plains Road East via a two-way condominium road on the west side of the proposed townhouses.

Official Plan (2020) designation:

The Official Plan (2020) designates the property as “Urban Corridor”, which permits residential uses and mixed-use developments in buildings between 2- and 6-storeys in height, and a Floor Area Ratio of 2.0:1. The Official Plan (2020) is subject to appeals and the “Urban Corridor” policies are not in effect for this property.

Existing Zoning By-law designation:

The zoning of the subject lands is Residential Medium Density (RM1-346), which permits detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, duplex buildings, and triplex buildings with a maximum height of 2.5 storeys.

The applicant has submitted a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to permit a townhouse development with a maximum height of 4-storeys, reduced yard setbacks, reduced landscape area, and reduced landscape buffer.

Provide Comments by May 31, 2024:

City planning staff are asking for your feedback before they make a recommendation to the Committee of the Whole and City Council. Your comments should be emailed to jaclyn.schneider@burlington.ca.

More information: burlington.ca/236plainsroadeast

Proposed Development - 127 Plains Road West

On May 1, representatives for Losani Investment Corporation hosted a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of their proposed development at 127 Plains Road West (at Howard Road - Ye Olde Squire, Benjamin Moore, Gardenia Tile property).

The proposal includes a 26-storey mixed-use residential building on a 5-storey podium with a total of 246 residential units, 3 commercial ground floor units, bicycle parking, and underground parking.

Access to the underground parking is proposed to be off Howard Road, and additional access to the site from Plains Road.

I will let you know when a complete application has been received by city planning staff. You can also stay updated by subscribing to the project page at burlington.ca/127plainsroadwest.

Ward 1 Drop-in Session

Stop by, enjoy a coffee and a timbit, and share your thoughts with me about Ward 1 matters.

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Time: anytime between 10:30 a.m. and Noon

Location: Mapleview Shopping Centre Food Court, Upper Level, 900 Maple Ave. (look for me and my sign at the elevated oval table near the elevator)

Contact ward1@burlington.ca with any questions.

Ward 1 Community Meeting Presentation

Over 70 residents attended the April 25 Ward 1 meeting either in-person or online to hear about 20 Years of Aldershot - Past, Present and Future. I was joined by city staff from the planning, transportation, and engineering departments to share how Aldershot has evolved and will continue to change into the future.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can review the presentation which includes the notes for context.

Speeding and Traffic Calming in Ward 1

Speeding is a topic I hear about a lot in Ward 1 and there are several residential streets on the list to be reviewed to see if traffic calming is warranted. In order for traffic calming to be implemented on a street, there are a number of measures that are reviewed and a minimum number of warrants that must be met, including travel speeds, daily traffic volume, whether or not the street has a pedestrian or cycling generator (school, playground, seniors residence, etc.), and whether or not there is a sidewalk on at least one side of the street.

City transportation staff have completed traffic calming warrant reviews for Botanical Drive and Enfield Road. Botanical Drive warrants traffic calming between Grand View Avenue and Spring Gardens Road. Enfield Road warrants traffic calming measures between Joan Drive and Willowbrook Road. A public open house is scheduled on May 9 at LaSalle Park Pavilion (6-7 p.m. for Botanical Drive and 7-8 p.m. for Enfield Road) where residents can drop in and view the traffic calming plan.

In addition, Ward 1 will see a Pedestrian Crossover on King Road at Greenwood Drive this year.

The following Ward 1 streets are on the list to be reviewed for traffic calming in 2024:

• Birchwood Avenue
• Craven Avenue
• Daryl Drive
• Eagle Drive
• Fairwood Place East
• Francis Road (Greenwood Dr to North Shore Blvd)
• Hendrie Avenue
• Hurd Avenue
• LaSalle Park Road (North Shore Blvd to the south end)
• Maplehurst Drive
• Sunset Road
• Tyandaga Park Drive
• White Oak Drive

If speeding is an issue on your street and you would like it reviewed to see if traffic calming is warranted, please send an email to city@burlington.ca. If your street has been reviewed in the past and traffic calming wasn't warranted, you must wait three years before the street can be reviewed again.

Traffic concerns should also be reported to Halton Police using their online form, Report a Traffic Concern, or by calling 905-825-4777. It’s important for the police to hear about the traffic concerns directly from residents as the police direct their resources based on the reports they receive.

City Resources:

• Speeding and Aggressive Driving
• Traffic Safety

Aldershot Farmer's Market

Exciting news! A new farmer's market is opening in Aldershot beginning May 25.

Dates: Saturdays, May 25 to October 26, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: 1016 Waterdown Road

The market will feature farm-fresh locally grown produce, meats, cheese, eggs, prepared foods and baked goods, along with a rotating line-up of food pop-ups for everyone to enjoy.

A shout out of thanks to local resident Philip Suos for making this happen!

More information: aldershotfarmersmarket.com

LaSalle Park Marina and Boat Launch Open

LaSalle Park Community Marina and public boat launch is now open for the season.

The marina has 219 serviced docking spaces and is protected by a new floating wave break that was installed in 2020. The Burlington Sailing and Boating Club offers programs at the marina. Also, Burlington Able Sail provides sailing opportunities and instruction for individuals with a physical or cognitive disability.

More information: burlington.ca/marina

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, May 13, 9:30 a.m. (continuing May 14 at 9:30 a.m.)

• Climate Resilient Burlington: a plan for adapting to our warmer, wetter and wilder weather annual progress report 
• Civic Square and Brant Street renewal project update
• Better Homes Burlington pilot program update
• Proposed next steps for the operation of Freeman Station
• Agencies, Boards and Commissions Mandate and Integrity Commissioner recommendations follow-up
• Accountability Framework for Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABC) and Joint Venture (JV) organizations
• Indexation of Building Permit fees 2024 
• 977 Unsworth Avenue Community Heritage Fund Grant application
• Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 
• Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 276, 284 and 292 Plains Road East 
• 2024 Development Charges Background Study

Pipeline to Permit Committee - Thursday, May 16, 9:30 a.m.

• Presentation: Development services process overview – from planning to permits
• Pipeline to Permit Report
• Legislative & Regulatory Changes Affecting Conservation Halton’s Development Permitting
• Response to Minister Calandra - Burlington’s housing targets for 2024 and 2025
• Motion memorandum regarding call to federal government for GST relief on purpose-built rental housing and energy efficient measures for new development
• Motion Memorandum regarding Understanding the Future Characteristics of Burlington

Council Workshop - Thursday, May 16, 1 p.m.

• Confidential media relations training during emergencies

City Council - Tuesday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.

• Agenda published May 17

To see the full agendas and read the staff reports, visit the city meeting calendar. All meetings are live streamed from the city meeting calendar and the video from the meeting is archived on the calendar to view at a later date.

If you would like to speak at one of the committee meetings regarding an item on an agenda, you must register by Noon the day before the meeting. For Monday meetings, you must register by Noon on the Friday before. Meetings are held using a hybrid format allowing you to participate in-person or virtually. If you cannot attend a meeting and wish to submit your 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 a full list of upcoming meetings (City Council, standing committees, advisory committees and Committee of Adjustment), visit the Council and Committees Calendar.

Solar panel incentive program

For 2024, the City of Burlington is eliminating the building permit fee of $594 to encourage the installation of residential solar panels.

The solar incentive program is a pilot project designed to remove a potential barrier for the installation of solar panels, and supports the transition to electrification away from the use of fossil fuels, resulting in a lower carbon footprint. Solar panels can help offset electricity bills, particularly through the net metering program and is a renewable energy source, which is a key program area in the City’s Climate Action Plan.

Do Your Research

If you are interested in pursuing solar panels for your home or building, make sure to do your research:

• Speak to reputable contractors who have experience and have a good understanding of power connection requirements.
• Consider how many years you have left in your roof before installing panels.
• Contact Burlington Hydro to identify if there are any barriers to connecting solar panels to the local electrical grid through the net metering program in your neighbourhood.

To apply for a permit, visit burlington.ca/building.

Urban Forest Master Plan

City Council approved an Urban Forest Master Plan and Woodland Management Strategy in April. These documents will be used as a guide by staff to protect and improve Burlington's tree canopy over the next 20 years.

The five focus areas of the Urban Forest Master Plan and Woodland Management Strategy are:

1. Maximize the life expectancy of trees;
2. Increase canopy cover on both public and private land, including woodlands;
3. Develop best practices to manage climate change and invasive pests;
4. Expand opportunities for the community to get involved; and
5. Improve data analytics.

More information: getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmp

Burlington recognized as a Tree City of the World

For the second year in a row, the City of Burlington has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a Tree City of the World.

To earn Tree Cities of the World recognition, a city must demonstrate its commitment by meeting five program standards:

1. establish responsibility for the care of trees;
2. set rules to govern the management of forests and trees;
3. maintain an updated inventory or assessment of local tree resources;
4. allocate resources for a tree management plan; and
5. hold an annual celebration of trees to educate residents.

More information on the program is available at treecitiesoftheworld.org.

Draft Live and Play Plan recommendations ready

The draft recommendations for the City's Live and Play Plan are now ready for the community to review.

The Live and Play Plan will:

• guide recreational and cultural facility decisions over the next 20 to 30 years;
• ensure Burlington continues to provide a range of healthy and active choices that engage all residents; and
• ensure the city grows as an environmentally sustainable, vibrant and economically strong community.

Residents are asked to review the recommendations and provide feedback to let us know what you think. Input will be used to assist in finalizing the recommendations of the plan. Once complete, the plan will be brought to Council for endorsement in June 2024. Over the summer, staff will work on an implementation plan which will be brought to Council in the fall of 2024.

For more information about the Live and Play Plan, or to review the draft recommendations, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/liveplayplan.

Registration Open for Summer Adult Recreation Programs

The City of Burlington offers a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities, from educational programs to sports and fitness programs.

Visit our Registering for a Program page for more information.

Mayor's Speaker Series on Affordable Housing

Join Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and me at the inaugural Mayor's Speaker Series on May 27 for a discussion about affordable housing and community development with renowned urban planner Jennifer Keesmaat.

Tickets are free, but you'll need to register to save your spot. There will be a tradeshow in the lobby of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre from 6-7 p.m., followed by the main event from 7-8:30 p.m.

Date: Monday, May 27, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. (tradeshow at 6 p.m.)

Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.

Registration: https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/mayor-speaker-series/

Jennifer is passionate about creating places where people flourish. Named one of the “most powerful people in Canada” by Maclean’s, one of the “most influential” by Toronto Life, and one of the top Women of Influence in Canada, she spent five years as the City of Toronto’s Chief City Planner, where she was celebrated for her forward thinking and collaborative approach to city-building.

The Mayor’s Speaker Series ‘Innovation to Action’ is a dynamic series aimed at inspiring positive change and practical solutions within our city through innovative approaches and tangible actions.

Civic Recognition Nominations Open

Do you now an outstanding community volunteer who deserves recognition?

The City has launched a new way to celebrate individuals and groups who volunteer and make a difference in our community. Civic recognition will be awarded twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.

All nominations will be evaluated by an independent selection committee made up of volunteer members from the City’s Advisory Committees. There is no limit to the number of individuals or groups who can receive recognition.

A celebration to recognize successful recipients will be held in person at an evening Council meeting on June 24, 2024. 

Nomination deadline: May 30, 2024

To review the criteria and nominate someone today, visit burlington.ca/civicrecognition.

Community Development Halton Seeking Board Members

Community Development Halton (CDH) is looking for community members with passion for social justice and civic engagement to join their Board of Directors.

They are seeking individuals with the following skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of the community needs and assets in Halton Region 
• Accounting and financial practice 
• Human services and nonprofit organizations
• Communications and marketing
• Legal knowledge and expertise
• Citizen engagement and collective impact practices

The CDH Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who live and/or work in Halton Region and are passionate about building a stronger, more connected Halton community through social planning, volunteerism, and civic engagement. The CDH Board plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization through governance, planning and leadership.

CDH is a non-profit, charitable organization focused on the impact of economic, political, social, and cultural forces on individuals, families and stakeholders in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.

Interested candidates can email their covering letter and resume by Friday, May 24, 2024 at 5 p.m. to the Nominating Committee: CDH Board of Directors at office@cdhalton.ca. Anticipated term start will be in September 2024.

More information: CDH Halton

Burlington Public Library Writing Contest

Become a prize winning writer through Burlington Public Library’s annual writing contest, Write Here Write Now.

The contest runs from May 1 to 31 and is open to everyone ages 10 and older who lives, works, or attends school in Burlington. The contest offers three categories: short stories, poems, and comics, each judged by age group: 10-12, 13-17, and 18+. Winners will receive a $100 cash prize, along with the admiration of our community for their storytelling achievements.

Entry deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024

More information: Write Here Write Now

Compost Giveaway Days

Residents are invited to bring shovels and containers for the annual compost giveaway event and collect up to seven bags of free compost material per household.

Dates: May 6 - 12, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Sunday, May 12 is 8 a.m. to Noon)

Location: Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton

More information: halton.ca/waste

Celebrate Burlington's Twin Cities

You're invited to two free events held annually to honour Burlington's twin cities - Apeldoorn, The Netherlands and Itabashi, Japan.

Canada Netherlands Friendship Day

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.

The Canada Netherlands Friendship Day will celebrate the 19th anniversary of the City of Burlington’s twinning agreement with the city of Apeldoorn and will also recognize the 79th anniversary of the Netherlands liberation by the Canadian Armed Forces during World War 2. 

Sakura Festival

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St.

Each spring, the Sakura Festival celebrates the arrival of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms. This year, the City is also recognizing the 35-year anniversary of its friendship with our twin city, Itabashi, Japan. 

World Migratory Bird Day

You're invited to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with events at BurlingtonGreen's eco-hub in Beachway Park, including an informative guided bird walk.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (bird walk will start at 10 a.m.)

Location: BurlingtonGreen's Eco Hub, 1094 Lakeshore Road

Throughout the weekend, BurlingtonGreen will also be having a native plant sale, hands-on Garlic Mustard removal workshops, beach clean-up challenge, eco-crafts for kids and more.

You may also want to check out Take Action Burlington's recent blog about attracting feeder birds to your garden.

Police Day

You're invited to join Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) for Police Day on May 11.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 12 - 4 p.m. (rain or shine)

Location: HRPS Headquarters, 2485 North Service Road, Oakville

This free, family-friendly event offers residents an opportunity to learn first-hand about law enforcement through a series of interactive displays and demonstrations, including:

• Tactical Rescue Unit, K-9, and motorcycle demonstrations
• Interactive displays
• Inflatable amusements and games
• Live bands
• BBQ catered by Troy's Diner ($)

Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit the newly re-opened Children's Safety Village, a miniature town that offers an interactive learning environment focused on community and personal safety.

Inside will be numerous booths with information about emergency services and diversity, as well as opportunities for volunteering and recruitment. Additionally, in honour of the 50th Anniversary of HRPS, there is a new lobby museum display featuring various artifacts and photos.

More information: Police Day

West Plains Presents Renée Huynh

Enjoy an evening of piano tributes and transcriptions from Mozart to Radiohead with Renée Huynh.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Rd W.

Tickets: From Mozart to Radiohead

Small Electronics Disposal Drop-off

Do you have small electronic items or dead batteries laying around the house or office that you'd like to dispose of? Take advantage of the convenient drive-through, drop-off at St. Matthew's Church.

Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: St. Matthew's on-the-Plains Church, 126 Plains Rd. E.

It's easy, just drive in the horseshoe driveway, drop off items in the boxes on the skids and drive out.

Touch-a-Truck Event

In celebration of National Public Works Week (May 19-25), city staff will be hosting the popular Touch-a-Truck event.

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 (rain or shine)

Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Mainway Recreation Centre, 4015 Mainway

This is a family-friendly event where you'll get a chance to:

• get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more.
• visit and learn about the services provided by City staff from various departments.
• experience what it’s like to operate a snowplow and backhoe in a simulator.
• visit the forestry booth to speak with staff on what’s invading our trees, ways to improve tree health, and more. Forestry staff will also be giving away a limited number of trees on a first come first serve basis.
• connect with members of Halton Regional Police Service, St. John’s Ambulance, and the Burlington Fire Department.

The event is held outdoors, rain or shine. In the event of thunder or lightning, the event will be cancelled, and a notice will be shared on the City’s corporate social media channels.

Admission and parking are free. Parking is limited and visitors are encouraged to carpool or take Burlington Transit.

More information: Touch-a-Truck

Aldershot Lion's Club Garage Sale

Support Aldershot Lion's Club at four upcoming garage sales.

Dates: Saturday, May 25, June 22, July 20 & August 17, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. - Noon

Location: 2243 Fairview St. (former Holland Park Gardens)

Barbecue breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase. Vendor booths are still available for $35 a spot by calling 905-367-0567.

More information: Aldershot Lions Club

Burlington Model Railway Club Events

If you or someone you know likes trains, you'll want to check out Burlington Model Railway Club during one of their public viewing sessions.

Dates:

Saturday May 25, 2024

Saturday June 8, 2024

Saturday June 29, 2024

Saturday July 27, 2024

Saturday August 17, 2024

Saturday September 7, 2024

Saturday September 28, 2024

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Hidden Valley Park, 1137 Hidden Valley Road

Admission: Free (donations gratefully accepted)

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.

More information: Burlington Model Railway Club

Electronic Waste Drive

BurlingtonGreen is teaming up with the Burlington Centre and the Burlington Repair Cafe to host a spring drive to collect your broken and unwanted electronics.

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (repair cafe is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Location: Burlington Centre parking lot, 777 Guelph Line

Registration is required in advance if you would like an item fixed by Burlington Repair Cafe. Please email burlingtonrepaircafe@cogeco.ca to register.

For more information and to see a list of accepted items, visit BurlingtonGreen's Zero Waste Events page.

Aldershot Community Honour Roll Awards

Last call to get your tickets to the Aldershot Community Honour Roll Awards where we'll be celebrating the outstanding residents of Aldershot. This year's nominees include Judy Worsley, Paul Wendling, Judith Genis and Brendan Hamill.

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Burlington Golf & Country Club, 422 North Shore Blvd. E.

Tickets: $20 each by emailing margsweetlove@gmail.com

More information: achr.ca

Halton Pride Fest

The community is invited to Halton Pride Fest '24, an all-ages 2SLGBTQIA+ pride festival with drag shows, vendors, food, music, vendor market, and more.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 (rain or shine)

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Hidden Valley Park, 1137 Hidden Valley Dr.

Tickets: $10 (6 and under free)

Parking and Shuttle

On-site parking is limited and restricted for accessibility purposes and vendors. Attendees are encouraged to carpool, drop-off, take transit or use the convenient shuttle bus from Aldershot High School.

More information: Halton Pride Fest

Out-4-Lunch Aldershot

The Out-4-Lunch Aldershot program offers seniors an opportunity to connect with neighbours while enjoying lunch. The event is hosted by four Aldershot churches: West Plains United Church, St. Matthew on-the-Plains Anglican Church, Holy Rosary Catholic Parish and East Plains United Church.

Dates: Monday, June 3, 2024

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: St. Matthew on-the-Plains Anglican Church, 126 Plains Rd. E. (enter off the rear parking lot)

Cost: Free (cash donations gratefully accepted)

More information: Out-4-Lunch Aldershot

Calendar of Events

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.

City of Burlington

• Animal Services
• Building Permits
• By-law Enforcement
• By-laws
• Development Application Map - entire city 
• Development Projects in Ward 1 
• Dog Licences
• Drop-in Recreation Programs 
• Forestry
• Get Involved Burlington 
• Parking
• Pool Permits
• Renovations
• Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
• Road Closures and Restrictions 
• Road Construction Projects
• Service Requests (report a pothole, street light outage, graffiti, etc.)
• Speeding and Aggressive Driving
• Traffic Safety
• Tree Permits

Region of Halton

• Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program
• Construction Projects (roads, bridges, buildings)
• Emergency Housing & Homelessness 
• Garbage and Recycling
• Halton Housing
• Mental Health Support
• Newcomers to Halton
• Older Adult Resources
• Water

Connect with Local Groups

• Aldershot BIA
• Aldershot Community Honour Roll
• Aldershot Insider Facebook Group
• Lockhart Village Community Forum Facebook Group
• Partnering Aldershot
• Surrey, Georgian, Warwick Community Facebook Group
• Tyandaga Community Facebook Group

Ward 1 Contacts

Email Kelvin: kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

Email the Ward 1 Office: ward1@burlington.ca

Ward 1 Website: burlington.ca/ward1

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