Hockey 4 Heroes Event still on at Palladium Way in Burlington despite the rain. Lots to do for the whole family including bouncy castles, food trucks and more!
Safety for our kids!
Traffic, Speed Limits and Safety for our Kids! Traffic continues to be a very challenging problem in Burlington, especially in Millcroft and Alton. In meetings this week with our traffic staff we discussed enforcement in Alton and Millcroft, Traffic Calming, Traffic origin and destination routes and an Education for drivers on speed limits and road safety. While attending streets in Millcroft … Read More
Waste Diversion Halton
Upcoming waste diversion events Two of Halton Region’s waste diversion events are upcoming This September. The fall Compost Giveaway event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton. Halton Region will also be hosting the remaining two Special Waste Drop-Off … Read More
Fundraising Relief Efforts for Flood Victims in Burlington
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