This week, the City of Burlington issued charges under its Private and Public Tree By-laws in relation to tree cutting on Millcroft development property at 2155 Country Club Drive that occurred earlier this spring. Read the full release at bit.ly/4gEhNsC

Great to see so many familiar faces and new people at the monthly Breakfast at the Bistro at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre - a fun and uplifting way to start the weekend. Thanks to everyone who came by to say hi, and also to the Burlington Welsh Ladies Chorus for great entertainment.

To help keep our community up to date on the activity at Millcroft Greens, the City has launched a dedicated webpage where we’ll share updates as they are received from the developer. Visit Burlington.ca/MillcroftUpdates to learn more and subscribe for notifications to stay informed.

🎉 A special message from Mayor @mariannemeedward.bsky.social of @burlington.ca! We’re honoured by her kind words as Woodview celebrates 65 years & gears up for our first-ever Walk & Roll + 4th Annual Family Fall Fair. Celebrate with us Oct 1 at Ancaster Fairgrounds! walkandroll.woodview.ca

Thanks to Bonnie Crombie for your years of public service, including your leadership as Chair of Ontario Big City Mayors. I was honoured to serve with you as Vice Chair, with Past Chair Cam Guthrie. You served with dedication and passion. Thank you.

Record number of teams and funds raised for cancer research through this year’s Terry Fox run. Thank you to all the organizers, participants, and Burlington’s own @thesuziemcneil leading us in the national anthem. You all embody the spirit of Burlington’s motto: “Stand By.”

Work is already underway on Burlington’s 2026 Budget, and we want to hear from you! Your input helps shape important services like safe streets, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure, flood protection, emergency response, parks, and community centres.

Thanks to everyone who attended last night’s rural forum at Kilbride fire station. It was great to see so many familiar faces - like my lawn bowling coach! - and meet some new folks.

The MTO is closing two left lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound, starting Thursday, September 11 from 10 PM to Friday, September 12 at 6 AM, and again from Friday, September 12 from 10 PM to Monday, September 15 at 5 AM.

Back at @chch_morninglive to update residents on what’s happening in Burlington - and a nice surprise bumping into to my friend and neighbour Hamilton Mayor @andreahorwath Tune in at 8:20!

Thank you to the Halton District School Board Trustees for your unanimous support tonight for the Elect Respect pledge - a commitment to treating each other and the public with respect, and a call for respect in return. Our democracy depends on it!

Honoured to drop the puck tonight at the seasoned opener Burlington Cougars V Oakville Blades. Go Cougars!

I’m proud to share that Burlington has been named to Site Selection’s Canada’s Best Locations 2025, recognizing the top communities nationwide for corporate investment and job creation! Read the full feature: siteselection.com/2025-canadas-best-locations/

The MTO is closing two left lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound, starting Friday, September 5 from 10 PM to Monday, September 8 at 5 AM.

Youth riders aged 13–19 can now save more with Burlington Transit! Ride on weekdays before 6 p.m., and once you’ve paid for 20 rides in a month, the rest are free. That means frequent #BurlON youth riders pay no more than $38 a month for unlimited travel.

“We welcome housing in the right place, at the right scale, in the right location. The Millcroft Golf Course just isn't right place.” Posted with permission of the publisher of @NRUpublishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis GTHA, Vol. 28, No. 34, Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Thank you MPP Lee Fairclough, Critic for Hospitals, Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness for great discussions on OBCM’s Solve the Crisis campaign and sharing best practices from Helsinki, Finland.

Another great conversation this morning with the City of Burlington’s recently appointed Chief Administrative Officer, Curt Benson. I am so grateful for the teamwork and dedication we have in meeting our community’s needs. Only two weeks in, and we’re already getting things done!

Summer update on all things Burlington - tune in at 8:20 this morning on CHCHTV Morning Live!

The Burlington Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban, prohibiting all open-air burning effective immediately (Aug. 12, 2025).

Please see my statement regarding the Sound of Music Festival.

Join me for my next Community Drop In on Friday, August 15 at the Burlington Centre Lions Farmer's Market, 777 Guelph Line, from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

It was an honour to kick off the Mixed Pairs Provincial Lawn Bowling finals, hosted by the Burlington Lawn Bowling Club, and throw the first ceremonial bowl. Today’s winners will represent Ontario at the Canadian Championships in Edmonton, and we will be cheering you all on!

She’s done it! 🎉🏆 🎾 A huge congratulations to Victoria Mboko, who has won the National Bank Open finals in Montreal!

Burlington’s own Victoria Mboko has just won the semi-finals at the National Bank Open in Montreal and is now heading to the finals! At just 18, she continues to impress on the pro tennis circuit with her talent, grit, and determination.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is closing two left lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound, starting Friday, August 8 from 10 PM to Monday, August 11 at 5 AM.

UDPATE: Due to weather, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced that the planned full weekend closures on the QEW Niagara bound have been cancelled. Instead, only two QEW Niagara Bound lanes will be closed tonight, from Friday, July 25, from 10 PM to Saturday, July 26 at 8 AM.

A thoughtful piece by Matt Durnan highlighting the importance of community input and collaboration as #BurlON continues to grow.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is closing two left lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound, starting Friday, July 25 from 10 PM to Monday, July 28 at 5 AM.

Today I had the pleasure of stopping by RUDY, Burlington’s newest burger spot, for their official ribbon cutting and grand opening at 3121 Appleby Line! 🍔

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is closing two lanes of the QEW Niagara Bound overnight, starting tonight, Thursday, July 17 from 10 PM to 6 AM and Friday, July 18 from 11 PM to Saturday, July 19 at 7 AM.

Thrilled to share that Burlington has been recognized, for the third year in a row, as a "Tree City of the World"! This honour reflects our collective commitment to preserving our tree canopy.

I had a great conversation this morning with the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport and Member of Parliament for Burlington North-Milton West.

On behalf of Council, please see the update regarding aquatics in Burlington.

Council and I are pleased to welcome Curt Benson as Burlington’s new Chief Administrative Officer. His appointment will help ensure a smooth transition and maintain the continuity of services our community relies on. Please see the full press release for more information.

Council approved the 2026 Financial Forecast report today, officially launching this year’s budget process with a focus on limiting tax impacts for residents. ⤵️

Please see my joint statement and press release with Councillor Bentivegna regarding the City of Burlington’s upcoming participation in a provincially-led facilitation process with Millcroft Greens/Argo.

Great news for our community and the Great Lakes! Canada is investing $9.3 million in 26 projects to protect freshwater, tackle water pollution, reduce toxic algae, and restore habitats.

This morning, I had the opportunity to tour McMaster University and see firsthand some of the world-class research and innovation happening right here in our region, from clean transportation to infectious disease research to nuclear medicine.

Always a great start to the weekend at the monthly Breakfast at the Bistro at the Seniors Centre. Great breakfast and chance to meet some new friends joining for the first time. Socializing and enjoying a meal together is great for our mental health and longevity! Schedule available at burlington.ca

This summer, Burlington is where the energy lives! With lakeside concerts, cultural parades, food‑truck festivals and family celebrations, every weekend brings something new! ☀️

Good morning! Tune in at 8:20 for my update on Burlington @CHCH Morning Live.

Thank you to the parents, youth & families who came to Committee this week to share your stories about aquatics in Burlington. Council has heard you. A Special Council meeting has been called for 9am Thurs. July 10 at City Hall, to receive additional verbal updates from staff, in closed session.

It was a true joy to visit Joyce Winifred Dick and help celebrate her incredible milestone — 100 years young! Wishing you a very happy birthday, Joyce, and heartfelt congratulations on a century filled with memories, wisdom, and love. What an inspiration you are to all of us!

Today, in my role as Chair of Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), I had the opportunity to speak to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy about Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act.

From the early morning VRPRO 5K to the grand finale of fireworks and the spectacular drone show over the lake, Spencer Smith Park was absolutely filled with community spirit on Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Thrilled to welcome Bardo to our downtown! 🍕🥗 Today we cut the ribbon at their beautiful new space, located directly across from City Hall, and officially added a fantastic new neighbour to #BurlON’s culinary scene.

Happy Canada Day! We have so much to be thankful for in our independent Canada Strong and Free! There’s a full day of activities beginning with the annual Canada Day Run1 k, 3k dog walk and 5k with Kelly Arnott of VRPro at 8:30am, yoga in the park at noon, vendors, food and more.

Happy Canada Day! We have so much to be thankful for in our independent Canada Strong and Free! There’s a full day of activities beginning with the annual Canada Day Run1 k, 3k dog walk and 5k with Kelly Arnott of VRPro at 8:30am, yoga in the park at noon, vendors, food and more.

Good morning, #BurlON! As part of my Weekly Update for June 30 – July 7, 2025, here are a few upcoming events of note taking place: Canada Day Celebrations — Tuesday, July 1, 8:30 AM – 10 PM — Spencer Smith Park. For more information, and a full schedule of events, visit Burlington.ca/CanadaDay