Ward 1 News from Councillor Kelvin Galbraith
May 15 2020 UPDATE Edition
IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Greetings from Councillor Galbraith
  • Latest COVID-19 Updates from City of Burlington
  • Updates from Halton Region
  • Updates from Province of Ontario, Federal Government and Other helpful links
  • Ward 1 Construction Updates
  • Citizens Making a Difference
  • News From City Hall
  • Community Resources, News & Links
  • Local Boards and Community Involvement
  • Stay Connected
Dear friends and neighbours, welcome to the May 15 2020 edition of Ward 1 News

This past weekend we were able to celebrate a few occasions in our household - both Mother’s day and my birthday. Every few years these two events happen to fall on the same day. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by some very special mothers so I am more than happy to share the day with them. 

Each year I am happy to help organize something special for this group of women and this year I ordered the Snowbirds to fly directly over my house! It may have been an expensive gift but hopefully all of the mothers in Ward 1 were able to benefit. Just wait until next year.  

All kidding aside, I am thankful I was able to celebrate with my family and had my first drive by 5-car parade from my extended family. During these unprecedented times its small gestures such as these that can really make your day, so a huge thank you all.  

As our economy starts to open up again, we will all enjoy a new normal and I encourage people to continue to be cautious and use common sense when visiting public places. Regular hand washing, masks and limiting non-essential trips can all contribute to keeping COVID-19 on the decline.

** Because of the shut down of City Hall, I and my staff are working remotely - we are online every weekday and ready to take your questions and concerns. Please email ward1@burlington.ca, noting that staff are focussing on urgent service requests at this time.

There is much information in this newsletter but if you feel that I have missed something or you would like an update on anything else in Ward 1, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at ward1@burlington.ca

If you would like to stay up to date on news from both at City Hall and in and around Burlington, be sure to Like our Facebook Page , Follow on Twitter or Instagram .

As always, you can contact my office with Ward 1 related issues. We'd be happy to help.

Kelvin Galbraith
Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor
City Of Burlington
kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

Assistant: Tara at ward1@burlington.ca
COVID 19 UPDATES FROM CITY OF BURLINGTON
City of Burlington Council, Senior Management and Communications are updating the city's COVID-19 webpage multiple times a day. Many answers can be found regarding city services and outside resources. Residents are highly encouraged to visit and subscribe to this page to receive updates: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/corona-virus.asp

Residents may visit the Community resource page which provides links to many resources from volunteering, donations, where to get support, applying for grants, mental health supports, and community resource mapping. Rather than repeat all of this information here, we encourage you to visit the page to find links to organizations that can help you:
To access this page and discover these many resource links, please visit https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/covid-19-community-resources.asp

If your issues are not addressed on the above page, please visit the City's COVID-19 FAQ page which addresses many of the other questions we have received during the course of the shutdown https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs.asp

Due to the daily updates from the provincial and federal government, information is constantly changing - if you cannot find the answers you are seeking, please contact our office at ward1@burlington.ca and we will endeavour to get information for you.
COVID 19 UPDATES FROM REGION OF HALTON
Halton Region Public Health would like to hear from those most at risk of COVID-19 for further assessment.

Halton residents who have  symptoms (see here) ( e . g., fever of 37.8 degrees Celsius or higher, new cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat) and:
  • have been in contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19; 
  • have travelled outside of Canada within 14 days of symptom onset; 
  • have been in close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to an impacted area; 
  • are living, working or providing care in a retirement home, long-term care home or other institutional setting; 
  • are a health care worker, other care provider, first responder or essential worker; 
  • are living in same household as a health care worker, other care provider or first responder; 
  • are a patient requiring frequent contact with the health care system (e.g., chemotherapy/cancer treatment, dialysis, pre-/post-transplant, pregnant person); or
  • have been instructed by Halton Region Public Health to contact them.

Not all individuals require assessment. Anyone who develops mild symptoms and does not meet the above criteria must self-isolate for 14 days from the date of symptom onset.

Those with mild symptoms and no complications do not need to contact Public Health. Residents with severe symptoms are asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Residents must have an appointment to attend an Assessment Centre . Individuals without symptoms are not being assessed at this time.
  • Residents of Oakville, Milton or Halton Hills: Call 905-203-7963 to book an appointment at a Halton Healthcare Assessment Centre.
  • Residents of Burlington: Call 905-632-3737, ext. 6550 to book an appointment at Joseph Brant Hospital Assessment Centre.
  • Residents can also call 311 to speak to Halton Region Public Health for direction on assessment.

For further COVID-19 information, please visit Halton Region Public Health at halton.ca/COVID19.

  • Effective Monday, March 16, public access to all City facilities, including City Hall, will be closed until possibly July 2020. This includes the cancellation of Citizen Advisory Committee meetings and other public meetings.
  • Essential services including Burlington Fire, Burlington Transit including Handi-Van, Halton Court Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Roads, Parks and Forestry Operations, Animal Control Services and POA Courts will continue to operate as usual to support our community. Cemetery services will be by appointment.
COVID 19 UPDATES FROM PROVINCE OF ONTARIO /GOVERNMENT OF CANADA & OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
The Province of Ontario is providing daily updates to residents to help them navigate through these unique times. Please visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ to find information on Self Assesment Testing, Provincial statistics, Featured Updates including reopening businesses, business support, sector-specific guidelines, latest announcements and more.
Residents who visit this page will be able to find information such as links for financial help to resources for students and parents, information for workers and details for businesses looking to reopen and keep employees and customers safe.

CHANGES TO THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES
(please note updates to this list are announced daily, and the information below may have changed by the time this is read - to keep apprised, please refer to the Province's daily press briefings https://news.ontario.ca/newsroom/en )

Starting Monday, May 11 at 12:01 a.m., all businesses may open to the public if they:
  • use an alternative method of sale, such as curb side pick-up or delivery
  • have a public entrance that opens onto a street or exterior sidewalk
  • restrict public access to the store, except in exceptional circumstances

The following businesses may open for in-store payment and purchases:
  • garden centres and nurseries, as of Friday, May 8, 2020
  • hardware stores and safety supply stores, as of Saturday, May 9, 2020

By following the proper health and safety guidelines, the following businesses will be permitted to begin operations on Monday, May 4 at 12:01 a.m.:
  • lawn care and landscaping
  • essential construction projects, including:
  • shipping and logistics
  • broadband and digital infrastructure
  • municipal and schools
  • site preparation for institutional, commercial industrial or residential development
  • automatic and self-serve car washes
  • car dealerships, open by appointment only
  • golf courses, only to may prepare their courses for the upcoming season, but not open to the public
  • marinas, for servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, and for individuals to access their place of residence or their other property
  • boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed

As soon as 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020:
  • Golf courses will be able to open, with clubhouses open only for washrooms and restaurants open only for take-out.
  • Marinas, boat clubs and public boat launches may open for recreational use.
  • Private parks and campgrounds may open to enable preparation for the season and to allow access for trailers and recreational vehicles whose owners have a full season contract.
  • Businesses that board animals, such as stables, may allow boarders to visit, care for or ride their animal.
For a complete list, please refer to Ontario’s website

To submit general questions and comments visit the government web page: https://www.canada.ca/en/contact/questions.html

The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health.

If you are looking for a link to the federal benefits and services that will be available to Canadians, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html

Other resources to contact:
  • Government of Ontario: www.ontario.ca/coronavirus
  • Government of Canada: www.canada.ca/coronavirus
  • World Health Organization: www.who.int
  • For information on Ontario's social, health, community and government services: 211.ca
  • For those whose second language is English, the province has provided COVID-19 information in multiple languages - see the link in the Help Stop The Spread Section of https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
  • COVID-19 Information (Municipal, Regional, Provincial, Federal) https://halton.cioc.ca/record/OAK0003
  • COVID-19 Community Support (Food Banks, Community Outreach, Mental Health) https://halton.cioc.ca/record/OAK0007
  • COVID-19 Financial Relief  https://halton.cioc.ca/record/OAK0083
  • COVID-19 Family Isolation Resources https://halton.cioc.ca/record/OAK0006
  • Halton Women's Place: Continue to provide shelter for those seeking assistance and counselling for those who need it online. If you or someone you know need assistance please visit their website. Their shelters are currently at capacity and they are in need of more resources to support their hundreds of clients. If you can, please donate here.
  • SAVIS of Halton: All counselling and programming is online - Resources are still needed, to donate please click here. For those who need immediate help please call their emergency line: 905-875-1555 or visit their website.
  • Halton Distress Centre: Still operating all services online and over the phone. Please visit their website for more information.
  • Oakville: 905-849-4541
  • Burlington: 905-681-1488
  • North Halton: 905-877-1211
  • Blood Services - Many people are still in need of blood at this time. To book an appointment to donate please visit their website or call (1-888-236-6283)
  • Kids Help Phone - Remains open and accessible to all Canadians – youth, in particular – 24/7 via phone and text uninterrupted. Have increased texting services to manage the bulk of the volume increase. Many volunteers are still needed, if you would like to volunteer your time please click here. If you are in need of their support please call: 1-800-668-6868 or visit their website for more information. 
  • Centre for Addiction And Mental Health Foundation - Creating a knowledge hub that will answer all common COVID-19 concerns and questions as well as tops for coping with stress and anxiety. Once this knowledge hub is launched we will be sure to share with you the link to access it. Please contact CAMH if you need help coping with anxiety while in isolation or quarantine here. 

PREVENTION:
  • Please visit halton.ca/coronavirus for the most up to date information.
  • The best way residents can prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19:
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you don't have a tissue, cough into upper sleeve, not hand.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • If you believe an individual or business is slowing efforts to ‘flatten the curve,’ use the OPP online reporting tool at opp.ca/reporting or call 1-888-310-1122. As a result of the state of emergency in Ontario the following establishments are expected to remain closed until further notice: all bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout and food delivery; all facilities providing indoor recreational programs; all public libraries; all private schools; all licensed child care centres; all movie cinemas and all theatres, including those offering live performances of music, dance and other art forms; all concert venues.
  • Otherwise contact local Halton police using the non-emergency line at 905-825-4747, to report a concern under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as they can issue a fine to businesses and individuals who defy the Act.
Ward 1 Construction Updates
National Homes (Plains Rd) LP - 484-490 Plains Rd. East
Please note that National Homes will be undertaking site alteration works on the property listed above, this summer.

This work will include the excavation of soil from the property and residents in the surrounding area may notice higher than normal noise levels and truck traffic in the vicinity of this property. This work is being staged to ensure measures are taken to minimize noise and dust to the extent possible.

There will be traffic control measures to carefully guide out trucks, however pedestrian traffic should not be entering either access-way noted in green on the image below. Sidewalk access to the existing businesses will still be available, and should it be required to be closed temporarily, construction staff onsite will assist those needing to access these storefronts.

There will be no parking access at the rear of the buildings, and staff and visitors are asked to use the ample parking space at the front of the plaza just off Plains Road. Again, onsite construction staff will be made available to assist with any issues.

Loading/Garbage pickup times will be arranged with National Homes staff and arrangements will be made to ensure safe loading.

The works are anticipated to start on May 19, 2020 and end on August 1, 2020. Work will occur Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. The works will be occurring inside the area on site which has already been secured by fencing.

Residents are asked to not attempt to approach the construction site as it is dangerous to both the resident and the operators on site.

Should you have any questions regarding this construction work, please do not hesitate to contact our office at ward1@burlington.ca
NORTH SHORE BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION
The Ministry of Transportation is undertaking work on the QEW overpass of North Shore Boulevard. As a result, North Shore Boulevard (between the westbound QEW Toronto ramp and the QEW Niagara ramp) will see a reduction in travel lanes; 1 lane in each direction will be maintained. 

The lane closures will begin on Wednesday May 20, 2020 and be in place until December 2020. 

NOTE: In the coming months, there will be a full closure along this section of North Shore Boulevard, to accommodate the demolition of the structure. Notification will be provided once additional details are available.
Citizens Making a Difference
FRIDAY NIGHT PORCH CLAPS
Every Friday evening at 7:00pm, residents across Burlington are invited to take part in a City-wide Porch Clap.
This is one of the many ways we can all take part in a celebration of our front-line workers working so hard to keep us safe and healthy.
Join with your household in clapping, banging pots and perhaps cheering emergency vehicles. Send your photos to my office so that we can share with others.
You can also follow online via twitter through our friends at Burlington Frontline Clap @FrontlineClap
Recently, our friends at Frontline Clap collaborated with those at Canada Post to hold a frontline worker parade past several Ward 1 retirement facilities. We have received much feedback about this from the residents, stating that this was a wonderful surprise and treat, especially for the many that had been unable to leave their buildings. Thank you to all who participated!
COVID 19 WALL OF INSPIRATION
Burlington residents and businesses have come together during this unprecedented time to support each other, exemplifying the true community spirit of our city. Mayor Meed Ward has created a #COVID19 Wall of Inspiration webpage which highlights some of these inspiring acts of kindness. Please visit https://mariannemeedward.ca/covid-19/wallofinspiration/
Residents are invited to continue to reach out and alert the Mayor's office of additional stories of inspiration via mayor@burlington.ca.
News From City Hall
As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are asked to continue to practice physical distancing by staying at least six feet apart and continue to follow the advice of health care experts. Please see the following link for updates on Virtual Fireworks, Fireworks Bylaws and more
Tyandaga Golf Course Opening Soon!
To ensure all safety precautions are in place for customers and staff, Tyandaga Golf Course is looking to open Saturday, May 23.  
 
During stage 1, the following business practices will be in place:
  • The Clubhouse lobby and dining room will remain closed.  
  • Food and beverage will be available strictly through the takeout window. 
  • The Proshop will be open at 7:30 every morning. Only one person may enter the proshop at a time. Please practice social distancing when waiting outside Proshop.
  • Washrooms will be open and access through through the outside entrance only (one person at a time also). Please practice social distancing when waiting at washrooms.
  • No tournaments or leagues at this time.
  • No lessons will be offered in 2020.  
  • The practice chipping area and practice putting green will be closed.
  • No touching flag poles or flags.
  • One person per cart at all times.
  • No golf club rental or pull cart rental available.
  • No rakes in sand traps (free lift from sand).
  • Tee times can be booked on line or by phone up to 7 days in advance.
  • Tee times available from 8am-3pm
 
To contact, please call: (905) 336-0005, or email tyandaga@burlington.ca
Twenty municipal and regional governments, as well as key economic development partners from across the GTA and Niagara are pleased to announce the launch of the GTA Economic Development Alliance. The formation of the Alliance is in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the urgent need to collaborate, share knowledge and ideas, and pool resources to support the regional economy in its recovery from the global pandemic. 
The Burlington Fire Department has lifted the open-air burning ban issued on April 13, 2020. This change is effective immediately.
Residents that live in rural designated burning areas, with open-air burning permits, can resume open-air burning if necessary. Those with permits are reminded to follow the bylaw and conditions of their permit.
Ontario Announces Provincial Parks & Conservation Reserves Open to Walking, Hiking and Biking
On Saturday May 9, the Province announced it would be reopening provincial parks and conservation reserves starting Monday, May 11 with more to follow by Friday, May 15 for limited-day use. Recreational activities are limited to walking, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Parks are free until the end of the month.
Returning to Work: The Next Normal
As the Province of Ontario moves forward to reopen the economy, employers will be faced with dramatic changes to the way they operate. Team Burlington has partnered with Cushman & Wakefield on May 28th, 2020 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm to understand what steps businesses can take now to prepare for the next normal. Topics covered during this virtual session include: Learn more and register here. 

Key topics will include:
• Organizational Readiness
• Workplace assessment 
• Protocols and procedures 
• Change management 
The City of Burlington has updated its COVID-19 emergency response guidelines regarding celebratory drive-by parades following a clarification from the Province of Ontario. Provincial emergency orders do not limit drive-by parades to five cars providing people remain in their vehicle, do not stop or get out.
The City asks residents to continue to follow the recommended guidelines for drive-by events.
Residents who have reserved a Community Garden plot for 2020 are now allowed to access the plots to grow their own food.
A set of COVID-19 safety instructions have been prepared including recommendations from Halton's Medical Officer of Health that each permitted gardener must comply with to participate. Throughout the season there will be restrictions on when gardeners can visit to limit the number of people in the garden at any one time, who is allowed entry, and sanitization requirements that everyone must be responsible for so that all may garden in the safest way possible.
Updates to Downtown On-street Parking
With downtown Burlington retailers offering curbside pickup, the City of Burlington is making adjustments to on-street parking in the downtown. Changes include converting all on-street paid parking areas to 20-minute parking only.
This applies to the following areas: Caroline Street to Lakeshore Road, Burlington Avenue to Martha Street.
Parking is still free until further notice.
Working with the Downtown Burlington Business Association, the intention of these changes is to aid businesses providing curbside pickup. We encourage drivers to continue to abide by all other signed parking regulations such as no stopping and no parking in loading zones.
How to support small businesses in Burlington
The need has never been greater as our local economy continues to be dramatically weighed down by the daily impacts of COVID-19. Many small businesses have made the decision to close completely, while others are working in reduced capacity. In times of unprecedented hardship our small businesses and independents often experience the brunt of this crisis. Small businesses are an essential part of our community. They are risk-takers by nature; many are family owned and many are residents of the community where their business is located. They are the entrepreneurs that hire our children, sponsor our teams, donate for our events – they are our neighbours.

Team Burlington, which is a collective of the combined talents of The Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Economic Development, Burlington Downtown Business Association, Aldershot Village BIA and Tourism Burlington, encourages residents to support small businesses online from the safety of their home. They have made seven suggestions:

  • Shop small businesses online: even though their doors may be closed, many businesses are still offering on-line sales and incentives with no-contact shipping/delivery
  • Order take-out or delivery: show your support to restaurants/eateries that are still offering take-away options by ordering at home
  • Purchase a gift card for future use: you may have to wait to use it but it provides cash to the business now when they need it most
  • Submit a positive review online for your favourite business
  • Connect on-line by following a few more local businesses and commenting on their posts
  • Attend an on-line fitness workout: many fitness providers are offering classes from home virtually
  • Support a local not-for-profit/charity: to the extent that you are able, please donate directly to local not-for-profits and charities to ensure that critical support continues to be available to those most vulnerable in our community 

Halton Small Business Center
Whether you are looking to open a new small business, manage or grow your existing business, or are looking for youth entrepreneurship programs, the Halton Region Small Business Centre can help put you on the path to success.
They offer a comprehensive resource centre that includes the tools, training and expertise to help guide your business in the right direction at any stage.
To stay up to date on all City of Burlington Media Releases, please visit https://bit.ly/2xxoVFr Be sure to subscribe to this page to be alerted of any new releases.
Ward 1 Community News & Resources
Aldershot Food Collection Committee Update:
PLEASE NOTE: ST. MATTHEWS DRIVE-THROUGH DROP-OFF FOOD DRIVES NEED TO CONTINUE! You can donate Mondays or Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

There are so many families with one or both parents laid off work, who are really struggling. They never thought they would be in the position of having to turn to a Food Bank, but what else can they do to feed their children and themselves? Parents often go without, deferring the food to the children, but in these times when everyone is in lockdown, together 24/7, if you’re hungry, tempers flair more easily. Parents need to also be fed and know that there will be food on the table, in order to be able to be the positive, energetic, uplifting and creative parents their kids need right now.

With most other Food Banks closed, thankfully the Burlington Food Bank and the Compassion Society are making food available to anyone across the city, even if someone in the family is working but they still can’t make ends meet. They use their donated money www.burlingtonfoodbank.ca - www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com to purchase fresh food like milk, eggs, butter, fruits, vegetables, meats and any staples they are low on. They depend on the non-perishable donations from our Food Drives to fill out the menus.

And remember, with the kids home all day, they aren’t getting the nutritional snacks and drinks during the day that they got at school and which their small bodies require. Then of course, we can’t forget the babies who need diapers and formula.

In their situation, if you had to choose…. which would you buy, hand soap or a can of tuna? The tuna, to put with noodles and make a whole meal, right? So where does that leave sanitation in the homes where we are trying to fight germs to stay healthy? For a lot of homes, after all these weeks of isolation, cleaning & laundry supplies and toiletries are a luxury! As well as seniors who depend on depends…..

We can all help, by just putting a few extra things in our grocery carts and maybe thinking, when we pick up the couple extra packages of spaghetti that it also needs the sauce and maybe some parmesan cheese to make it a meal, or the noodles to go with the tuna or rice and canned soup with the tuna. We also need to remember, that a lot of the families in need are from other countries, so maybe take a stroll down the European and Asian food aisles?

Thankfully, our dedicated Volunteer Drivers have been taking 3 trunks full, sometimes also loading the back seats, every Monday and Wednesday to either the Food Bank or the Compassion Society, so THANK YOU! But your community needs you to continue.

While you’re dropping off your food, at 126 Plains Rd. E. Burlington, if you or your family need them, take a free fabric mask to help stay safe, complements of the many community Sewers making them for the Gazette Community Face Mask initiative. Proud to say that so far, over 700 masks are either made or in process, to supply to Clients at the Food Bank, free Take-Home Food locations, Seniors Apartments etc……. Definitely more of Community helping Community!

Stay safe and be well, working together, but staying apart, we WILL win!

Aldershot Food Collection Committee
PR - Connie Price, Partnering Aldershot, cepriceless@gmail.com
Transportation - Jim Young, Ward 1 ECoB, jyoung101@cogeco.ca
Facility - Grace Wilbur, St. Matthews’ Outreach Chair, graciewilbur@gmail.com
Distribution – Robin Bailey, Burlington Food Bank, r.bailey@burlingtonfoodbank.ca
Alyia Khawari, Compassion Society, alyia@compassionsociety.net
BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY -
FREE Books – Movies – TV Shows—Online, All the Time
Use Burlington Public Library online, anytime, anywhere. Find 1000s of free eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies, and TV shows to download or stream: bpl.on.ca/resources.
All you need is a FREE library card. No card? Apply for a card online now.
Our branches are closed until further notice, but we are open online to serve your library needs. Visit bpl.on.ca for helpful information: activities for kids at home, community support services during the COVID-19 outbreak, eBooks booklists, library closure updates.
PLEASE NOTE:
The following Aldershot Community Service Groups are closed/suspended services for the time being:
  • Aldershot Lions Club Garage Sales
  • Next Door Social Space

Compassion Society will be closed for Victoria Day (May 18). We will be back open on Wednesday, May 20 from 12 - 2:00 pm. Be safe during the long weekend!
Ward 1 Community Links
Local Boards & Community Involvement
In addition to serving as Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor, I have the opportunity to sit on a few other local boards and committees:
Royal Botanical Gardens Board
As a member of the Board of Directors for Ward 1's own Royal Botanical Gardens, I meet with a team of dedicated individuals, aimed at serving Burlington and beyond.
We meet roughly every 3 months, with the Annual General Meeting occurring in June.
For more information on the Royal Botanical Gardens, please visit www.rbg.ca
Tourism Burlington Board
Tourism Burlington is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors who represent various sectors of the Tourism, Industry and Business sectors in the City of Burlington. The Board meets September to November and February to May on the 3rd Thursday of the month, with the Annual General Meeting held in May of each year.
For more information on Tourism Burlington, please visit www.tourismburlington.com
Aldershot Village BIA (Business Improvement Area)

The Aldershot Business Improvement Area (ABIA) acts as a voice for Aldershot business while providing a professional approach to improving business opportunities for its members, enhancing its commercial profile and relationships with the community and the City of Burlington while building a strong local economic engine for Aldershot.

The ABIA identifies Aldershot as a distinct community for shopping, dining and doing business. Established in December 2004, we continue to partner with other Aldershot groups - The Aldershot Community Honour Roll, Partnering Aldershot, Alderfest Community Festival and others to build support for approximately 250 retailers and service professionals.
For more information on Aldershot Village BIA, please visit www.aldershotbia.com
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