Fundraising Relief Efforts for Flood Victims in Burlington Disaster Relief Committee Formed The Burlington Community Foundation and a number of other community groups have come together to raise funds for flood victims in Burlington. Over 3,000 homes have been affected by the flood and the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates there will be more than $80 million in insurance claims. … Read More
Empowering Seniors a Free Seminar
Adjusting to Life Changes: Empowering Seniors The Burlington Age-Friendly Seniors Council (BAFSC) presents a free information session with the theme Adjusting to Life Changes: Empowering Seniors. Date: Wed, Oct. 1, from 1-4 p.m., Location: Centennial Room of Burlington Central Library, 2331 New St. Guest speakers include Geoff Sansom, who has a masters in counselling psychology, Val Walters, a retired registered … Read More
Lancaster Attends Itabashi Japan as Deputy Mayor
Blair Lancaster Attends Itabashi Japan as Deputy Mayor The City of Burlington and Itabashi Japan 25 Year Twinning Celebrations In the spring of this year, the City of Burlington and the City of Itabashi Japan celebrated their 25th year of their twinning agreement. As the representative on the City of Burlington`s Mundialization Citizens committee I was designated to travel to … Read More
Tribute to Blair by Jeff Fielding former City of Burlington Manager
Tribute to Blair Lancaster from Jeff Fielding Blair Lancaster has been a dedicated and hard working councillor, and a valuable contributor to municipal decision-making. I found Blair to be approachable, understanding, considerate, and thoughtful. I was impressed with her willingness to listen and to take into account other people’s opinions before casting her vote. Blair worked well with administration in … Read More
Current Environmental Status
Current Environmental Status As a member of Burlington City Council over the past 3+ years, I have had an opportunity to take part in many decisions that will have a positive impact on the environment in the City of Burlington. Council’s Strategic Plan contains the following action list with respect to the environment. Under Strategic Direction #1 – Vibrant Neighbourhoods, actions … Read More
Saving Freeman Station
Saving Freeman Station Saving Freeman Station was a challenge for Council. There was not enough support on Council to have the City of Burlington pay for the restoration, so instead I convinced Council that with a Citizen’s committee we could raise the funds necessary to save it. Council supported the idea but wasn’t confident it could be done because previously … Read More
Site Alteration Bylaw
Site Alteration Bylaw Many of you will have read the stories in the news regarding the Airpark and the dumping of fill. I encourage you to read my white paper on this story. In my opinion had we had a site alteration bylaw in place at the time, the bylaw would have allowed us to better manage this issue more … Read More
The Burlington Airpark – Fill
Burlington Airpark Vs The City of Burlington, Federal Jurisdiction, Fill Operations and Soil Contamination and airpark Stop Work Order Location: The Burlington airpark is located in the City’s Rural area along 5351 Appleby Line and 5260 and 5342 Bell School Line. The airpark was founded in 1962 and has a longstanding presence in the City’s rural area. The airpark also houses a flight … Read More
Completion of the Pier
The Completion of the Pier June 25, 2014 When first elected to Council the biggest challenge we faced was the completion of the Pier and the associated legal issues. The following is my high level view of what happened and how Council got things back on track. The City of Burlington had originally hired a designer to design the … Read More
Accessibility Awards
Accessibility Awards I was pleased to help establish The City of Burlington’s Accessibility Awards. You may know that I spent almost two years in a wheelchair and other assisted devices. In addition, two members of my family are quadriplegics and require a wheelchair to get around. My own personal experience and the experience of my family have made me a … Read More