Ward 1 News from Councillor Kelvin Galbraith
February 2021 UPDATE Edition
IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Greetings from Councillor Galbraith
  • Burlington Returns to Red/Control Phase
  • COVID-19 Updates from City of Burlington
  • COVID-19 Updates - Halton Region including COVID-19 Vaccination status
  • COVID-19 Updates from Province of Ontario, Federal Government and Other helpful links
  • COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
  • Ward 1 Virtual Update - Recap
  • 2021 Budget Key Dates
  • Winter Operations Update
  • Aldershot Turkey
  • Recreation Opportunity at Tyandaga Golf Course
  • Ward 1 Construction Updates
  • Ward 1 Development Updates
  • News From City Hall – includes Love My Playground survey details, Burlington Housing Strategy, Burlington Cycling Plan Updates and more….
  • Community Resources, News & Links
  • Local Boards and Community Involvement 
  • Stay Connected
Hello Ward 1 friends and neighbours!

Hopefully everyone was able to enjoy the blast of winter that we have endured since my last newsletter. Winter had been fairly dull up until February when the consistent cold and snow storm after snow storm gave us all a reminder that Canadian winter can come at any time with a fury.

As I have stated before, my family really enjoys the activities that winter can offer and this year has been exceptional in Ward 1 for winter fun. My kids have been skating on several ponds throughout Aldershot and Tyandaga and I was able to join them a few times for some great outdoor pond hockey games. Recently, we visited the La Salle park marina and were able to hike on the bay due to it being completely frozen over. It was a new playground for many local residents as we observed several snowmobiles, swans, Canada geese, many people and even 3 small planes landing on the Burlington Bay. It has been several years since the Bay has been completely frozen and it was nice to see so many people enjoying it.

It has been a tough year for recreation activities as most offerings have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. It is obvious that many people have been discovering what Burlington has to offer outdoors in terms of their parks and trail systems. I have always been a frequent visitor of our parks and have never seen them this popular.

I encourage everyone to get out and discover some of the great parks and trails that Ward 1 has to offer. La Salle park, Hidden Valley park, City View park , The RBG and the Bruce Trial to name a few popular destinations that are right here in Ward 1. I look forward to seeing you there!
** PLEASE NOTE, I and my staff are working remotely from home - we are online every weekday and ready to take your questions and concerns. If you are unable to reach me, you can contact my assistant Tara at tara.thorp@burlington.ca or for service requests such as potholes or street light maintenance etc, you can contact city@burlington.ca

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.

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.
Kelvin Galbraith
Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor
City Of Burlington
kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca
BURLINGTON RETURNS TO RED/CONTROL PHASE
The City of Burlington is resuming some city services and programs following an announcement on February 12, 2021 by the provincial government that Halton Region, including the City of Burlington, moved to level red in the Province’s COVID-19 framework, effective Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 12:01 a.m.
A complete list of the public health and workplace safety measures for each zone under the colour-coded response framework is available at the Province of Ontario’s website.

Under level red, the city services listed below will be delivered as follows:

Burlington Transit
Burlington Transit will continue to run as scheduled including specialized transit. The transit terminal at 430 John St. will remain open to provide PRESTO services including SPLIT passes. Presto services are available at Shoppers Drug Mart or online at prestocard.ca.

Transit schedules are available online at burlingtontransit.ca to download and print, via Google Maps, Apple Maps and using myride.burlingtontransit.ca.

City Hall
Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, the Service Burlington counter at City Hall, at 426 Brant St., will be open to the public to offer in-person payments for the following services:
  • Parking permits and tickets
  • Property taxes
  • Freedom of Information requests
  • Garbage tags
  • Dog licenses
  • Property information requests
  • Recreation services.
The counter will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Anyone entering City Hall must wear a mask or face covering unless exempted from by the Mandatory Mask Bylaw. Residents are asked to bring and wear their own masks.

**Payment methods accepted
At this time, customers can use debit or credit card payments for all payments except property taxes. Customers can pay property taxes by debit or cheque. If cash is the preferred method of payment for property taxes, please visit your bank to make the payment.
Residents can also use the drop box outside City Hall, located at the Elgin Street entrance for cheque payments, letters, or small packages.

Marriage Licencing and Commissioning
Service Burlington will continue to offer marriage licences and commissioning services by appointment. Please visit burlington.ca/commissioningburlington.ca/marriage or call 905-335-7777 to book your appointment.

Other ways to contact us
Residents can also visit burlington.ca/onlineservices to access a variety of City services online.
Service Burlington is available to answer questions by phone, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 905-335-7777 or by email at city@burlington.ca.

Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office
Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will remain open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday. Visitors to the courthouse must self-screen using the provincial e-screening application at http://covid-19.ontario.ca/courthouse-screening and wear a mask or face covering.
Telephone payments are available at 905-637-1274, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Many online services are also available by email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or online at Halton Court Services.

Recreation, Community and Culture Services and Facilities
Programs and services will be gradually re-opened to ensure safety for staff and participants. Programs will be phased in over the coming weeks as staffing and resources are secured, and facilities are reopened.
An announcement will be made once recreation services and programs are ready for registration. Follow @BurlingtonParksRec on Facebook and @Burl_parksandrec on Twitter for updates.
Outdoor winter activities in service include:
  • Outdoor skating at Rotary Centennial Pond (1340 Lakeshore Rd.) and the artificial rink at Hidden Valley Park, (1137 Hidden Valley Rd.). Pre-registration is required.
  • Disc golf at Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.)
  • Outdoor tennis and pickleball at Leighland Park (1200 Leighland Rd.) and Optimist Park (2131 Prospect St.)
  • Toboggan hills – choose from five locations across the city
  • Outdoor Play Challenge is running until Feb. 28, 2021
  • Play Equipment Lending is still available at Brant Hills Community Centre with online reservation and curbside pick-up
For more information about all activities, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay. For information about the Play Equipment Lending program, visit burlington.ca/playlending.

Roads, Parks and Forestry
Services provided by the Roads, Parks and Forestry Department will continue as needed. Residents with questions or issues can email RPF@burlington.ca or call 905-333-6166.

Visit Burlington's COVID-19 page for more information.
ONGOING COVID UPDATES FROM CITY OF BURLINGTON
City of Burlington Council, Senior Management and Communications are updating the city's COVID-19 webpage daily. 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 City Hall at city@burlington.ca and staff will endeavour to get information for you.
COVID 19 UPDATES FROM REGION OF HALTON
Current Situation
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Halton region please read below:

What does the Red-Control level mean?
All measures from prior levels, plus:
  • Implement broader-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, to control transmission.
  • Restrictions are the most severe available before widescale business or organizational closure.

Grocery and pharmacy: open with capacity limits of 75 per cent. Businesses must ensure physical distancing, screening and follow Public Health direction.

Retail: open with capacity limits of 50 per cent. Businesses must ensure physical distancing, screening and follow Public Health direction.

Indoor malls must conduct screening in accordance with instructions from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Stores within the malls are subject to appropriate retail measures. A safety plan is required.

Religious services, including wedding and funeral ceremonies: 30 per cent capacity indoors and 100 people outdoors. Guests must wear a mask or face covering and physical distancing must be maintained.

Sports and recreational fitness facilities: Open with restrictions.
  • Maintain physical distancing at all times.
  • Active screening is required in accordance with the instructions from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
  • Masks/face coverings are required except when exercising.
  • No spectators permitted, however each person under 18 may be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
  • Patrons may only be in the facility for 90 minutes except if engaging in a sport.
  • Team sports must not be practiced or played except for training (no games or scrimmages).
  • Coaches and trainers (that are not employed by the facility) along with patrons, athletes and parents/guardians, etc. will all fall under “members of public.”
  • Outdoor recreation is permitted including tobogganing, skiing, parks and skating with proper physical distancing.
Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities (within community centres and multi-purpose facilities): Open with capacity limits where physical distancing can be maintained.
  • 10 members of public limit in indoor areas with weights and exercise machines in each room that is physically separated from other rooms in the facility;
  • 10 members of public limit in indoor classes or organized programs/activities in each room that is physically separated from other rooms in the facility; or
  • 25 members of public limit in all outdoor classes at the facility.
Indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities (including gymnasiums, health clubs, arenas, exercise studios, yoga and dance studios and other fitness facilities, but excluding community centres and multi-purpose facilities): Open with capacity limits where physical distancing can be maintained:
  • 10 members of public limit in all indoor classes or organized programs/activities at the facility;
  • 10 members of public limit in all areas containing weights or exercise machines;
  • 20 members of public limit for an entire facility that provides indoor classes or organized programs/activities and also has one or more areas containing weights or exercise machines; or
  • 25 members of public in all outdoor classes at the facility.
Restaurants and bars: open with capacity limits of 10 person permitted for indoor dining. Maximum of 4 persons seated together, physical distancing and screening are required. Outdoor dining, takeout, delivery and drive-thru are permitted.
Personal care services: open with some restrictions. Services requiring the removal of masks/face coverings are prohibited as well as oxygen bars, steam rooms, saunas, bath houses and other adult venues. Physical distancing, face coverings and screening are required.
Transportation and construction services: Open with restrictions.
Healthcare and social services: Open with restrictions.


What indicators are used for this level?
Epidemiology
  • Weekly incidence rate ≥ 40 per 100,000
  • % positivity ≥ 2.5%
  • Rt is ≥ 1.2
  • Repeated outbreaks in multiple sectors/settings, increasing/# of large outbreaks
  • Level of community transmission/non-epi linked cases increasing
Health System Capacity
  • Hospital and ICU capacity at risk of being overwhelmed
PH System Capacity
  • Public health unit capacity for case and contact management at risk or overwhelmed
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Halton is currently focused on vaccinating priority populations as identified by the Province, including recent Provincial direction to accelerate vaccinations for residents in long-term care and high-risk retirement homes, second doses for prioritized healthcare workers and first doses for patient-facing healthcare workers.
  • Mobile teams of Halton Region Public Health and Halton Region Paramedic Services began vaccinations for residents, staff and essential caregivers at long-term care and high-risk retirement homes on January 11, 2021.
  • Halton Healthcare established a COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and began vaccinating long term care and high-risk retirement home staff and prioritized healthcare workers on December 22, 2020 and essential caregivers in early January.
Halton’s COVID-19 vaccination program remains contingent on supply. As more vaccine is available, we will continue to roll out the vaccine to priority populations as quickly as possible.

Vaccination Clinics for Priority Populations
Halton Region is readying vaccination clinics for priority populations identified by the Province. Halton Region is ready to open as vaccine supplies are secured by the Federal Government. Clinics are located in each municipality and have been selected based on the ability to maintain health and safety measures, accessibility and amenities. These are initial locations and other clinics may be identified as required.
The clinics are not yet open to the general public and will first serve priority populations identified by the Province, beginning with adults 80 years of age and older. Information on opening and how to book an appointment will be available soon, when vaccine supplies are known and confirmed.

NOTE: On February 24, 2021, General Hillier provided the following update with regards to future vaccination programs:
  • In the third week of March 2021, vaccinations will begin for people 80 + years of age. 
  • On March 15 the online booking portal and customer service line will be launched. Only people 80 years of age or older, or someone acting on their behalf will be able to book an appointment at that time. Residents are encouraged to support their loved ones in making their appointments online.
  • Local public health units are reaching out to those 80+ years of age now.
  • The Province will be sending flyers to all households. They will also be communicating via briefings, PSAs, through the media and phone calls. Public Health Units (PHUs) will be communicating about how and when you can book an appointment.
  • The following tentative vaccination schedule was shared: April 15 – residents aged 75 years or older will begin to get vaccinated, May 1 - those 70 years or older, June - those 65 years or older and so on.
  • When the online booking portal is launched only those 80 years or older, or people acting on their behalf will be able to book appointments. You will be able to book both appointments at the same time. 
  • Your postal code will be used to indicate which vaccination clinic you should attend. 

Please visit this page to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine updates sent to your inbox: https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Immunizations-Preventable-Disease/Diseases-Infections/New-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccines

For More Information:
COVID 19 UPDATES FROM PROVINCE OF ONTARIO /GOVERNMENT OF CANADA & OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
Ontario Cases:
Canadian Cases:
If you are looking for links to the federal benefits and services that are 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 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
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Now that Halton has been moved into the Red Zone, many businesses are open again with various levels of restrictions. When visiting our local businesses please respect their rules and follow protocols with regards to social distancing and masking. Nobody wants a third lockdown for Halton. 

As local Councillors we have been advocating to the province to change the current rules around the 10-person limit in many businesses such as gyms and restaurants. This limit does not work for larger establishments that can keep people distanced easily but may not even open as staffing and operating costs are too high for such limited customers. So far we have not had much success and many businesses are on the brink of permanent closure. 

Please support your local business if you can.
Statement from Randall Smallbone, Chair of Burlington Economic Recovery Network, Regarding Fairness for Local Business During COVID-19
On December 10, the Burlington Economic Recovery Network (BERN), Team Burlington and the City of Burlington advocated at a special meeting of Council to call on the Province for business equity and capacity caps in retail stores to be based on store occupancy rather than hard caps and closures. With Premier Ford’s announcement on February 8th, we learned that the Province has listened. 
When Burlington businesses return to the colour coded reopening Framework on February 16, our retail businesses will be able to stay open in all tiers including grey/lockdown, and occupancy will be based on a store’s capacity limits. 
As we anticipate rapid adjustments to zones and rules for businesses based on the response to new variants, this change in policy will be critical in helping our retail businesses continue to generate revenues and survive through COVID-19 restrictions.
On behalf of BERN and Team Burlington, we are appreciative of the support from City Council, and to the Province for listening to the needs of businesses and recognizing that safety measures cannot be applied as a “one-size-fits-all” solution. These changes will undoubtedly make a significant difference for our small businesses by allowing them to keep their doors open and remain competitive in today’s challenging market. 
Ontario Small Business Support Grant
The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have had to restrict their operations due to the Provincewide Shutdown. Please click here to review the eligibility requirements and to apply online. Applicants can also visit Ontario COVID-19 Business Relief Funding Portal
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee -
Businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 can access guaranteed, low-interest loans of $25,000 to $1 million to cover operational cash flow needs. Learn more here
Digital Main Street Program
Helping small businesses create and enhance their online presence to reach more customers through the $57 million Digital Main Street program. More information can be found here: https://digitalmainstreet.ca/
Burlington Economic Development is also leading a Digital Service Squad (DSS) in Burlington to help get more businesses online. Information on Burlington DSS can be found here: https://investburlington.ca/covid19/
On February 3, 2021 Burlington City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the Federal government to renew funding for the Digital Main Street (DMS) Future Proof program. Current funding for the DMS Future Proof program ends in February 2021. Burlington’s small business community continues to face barriers to technology adoption and a lack of resources to implement necessary technologies to remain competitive given the impacts of COVID-19. 
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business
The Province is providing $8 million to help small business and registered charity customers with energy bills. Learn more about this program here: https://www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/covid-19-energy-assistance-programs/covid-19-energy-assistance-program-small
COVID-19 Halton Public Health Updates for Business Owners & Operators
Given the rise in COVID-19 cases in Halton, employees in certain workplaces, business owners and operators will only be contacted by Halton Region Public Health if there are two or more cases in the workplace.
When there is one case identified in the workplace, employees will be provided with a letter by Halton Region Public Health and asked to inform their employer that they have tested positive for COVID-19 and share the letter. 
Visit halton.ca/COVID19 for the latest information and public health guidance. If you are notified that an employee at your workplace has tested positive for COVID-19, please download the guide below for next steps.
TOURISM COVID-19 BUSINESS ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, TOOLS AND UPDATES
POST Promise
•   The POST Promise is a training & education platform which results in a voluntary declaration from a business to help consumers feel confident that a business is doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Burlington businesses are encouraged to join Team Burlington and the City of Burlington by adopting this promise.
Government of Ontario
•   Main Street Relief Grant for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) providing up to $1,000 for PPE costs to eligible small businesses across Ontario with 2 to 9 employees operating in the following sectors: retail, accommodation and food services, repair and maintenance or personal and laundry services.
•   Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants for businesses that were required to shut down or significantly restrict services due to provincial public health measures. This provincial application-based grant provides a rebate to eligible businesses for property taxes and energy bills. Learn more and apply to one or both of these grants by clicking here.
•   Online Training to Promote Safe Workplaces - Free online workplace health & safety training. Contact Employment Ontario
•   COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan Guidebook
•   Ontario Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program Portal (OCECRA) Property owners click to apply & review eligibility.
•   Resources to Prevent spread of COVID-19 - guidelines and posters for various business sectors including food services and agriculture
•   Destination Ontario Research - information on forecasted economic outcomes, a micro-economic outlook, a travel outlook and media consumption information. Click here.
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)
•   Safe Travels Stamp - The World Travel & Tourism Council in cooperation with the provincial government has created a self-certified Safe Travel Stamp. See Tourism Industry Association of Ontario website for details.
Destination Canada/Tourism Industry Association of Canada
•   Research - impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian tourism sector.
•   Webinars - Listen to Destination Canada Webinars.
•   Free Online Training Marketing Tips & Tricks
Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association
•   Review information and support for the hospitality industry online.
Tourism HR Canada Free Training Modules
•   Tourism HR Canada online training modules free of charge click here.
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
•   See website for helpful tools including guidelines for physical distancing. The WSPS is also hosting Virtual Safety Connection Sessions.
WARD 1 VIRTUAL UPDATE - RECAP
A thank you to all staff & residents who joined in for my first virtual ward meeting of 2021, held on February 8.
The presentation included updates on several topics:
  • Budget 2021 - presentation by Lori Jivan
  • Plains Road Rehabilitation Project - presentation by Ryan Stoneman
  • Waterdown Road Project - presentation by Jeff Thomson
  • Ward 1 Updates including development, construction, Open Air Burn Pilot, Marina Update, and discussion on MTSA Planning work
  • Q&A
This ZOOM session was recorded, and we will share details shortly as to how to access that recording, in case you missed the meeting live. We can also send out the slide deck to anyone interested in receiving it.

We will be holding follow up meeting in the coming months to discuss several construction projects and other concerns impacting residents in Ward 1. Please stay tuned for notice of these meetings (likely end of April, early May)

If you have any questions regarding the content of this discussion or suggestions as to topics for future discussion, please contact my office at ward1@burlington.ca
2021 BUDGET KEY DATES
Each year, the City of Burlington undergoes an annual budget process to create budgets that support city operations and deliver the programs and services required to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in our community.
Through the budget process, choices are made to ensure the City services provided to residents align with the priorities in Burlington’s 2018-2022 strategic work plan, Vision to Focus.
Key Upcoming Dates:
For more info, or to review Proposed Capital and Operating Budgets, please visit https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/Budget.asp
WINTER OPERATIONS UPDATE
Each winter, the City of Burlington provides snow removal services throughout the city. Our fleet of snow clearing equipment and crews are ready to clear your roads and sidewalks as quickly and efficiently as possible. Every year, we maintain approximately 1,900 km of roads and 850 km of sidewalks. Please give our crews 24 hours after the storm has ended to make any snow clearing requests. City staff concentrate on the primary and secondary routes first.
Visit the road plowing priority map to see which roads are designated as primary, secondary and residential roads.
Remember, on-street parking is suspended during declared Snow Events and 24-hours after the snow event has been cancelled until the residential roads are cleared. Visit our street parking and snow clearing page for more information.
LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IT'S A....TURKEY?
If you drive in, live in or are friends with anyone in Aldershot, you have no doubt heard by now of our new unofficial mascot - the Aldershot Turkey.

She has seemingly declared the intersection of Plains Road and Waterdown Rd/La Salle park Rd as her new temporary home, and has remained there for over a month now.

Many local residents have been posting pictures to social media and she has gained several nicknames ranging from Aldo, Waldo, Clairmont and many more.

I see her there almost every day, keeping watch over traffic as she moves from wire to lamppost or she can often be seen walking on the road or sidewalk. Most days she attracts a small crowd of people attempting to take photos or videos. She does not seem to be afraid of people or cars. Just yesterday someone posted to social media a picture of her on top of their sunroof from inside their car.

I will advise people that they should not be feeding the turkey as this will make her dependent on humans as a means for food.

City of Burlington Animal Services has advised that they have received many calls about the Aldershot Turkey, from residents concerned that she may cause an accident. They have also been working with Halton Regional Police who have responded when she has moved into traffic. The turkey has many times eluded capture or promptly returned to her favorite resting place on top of traffic signals at this corner.

Residents should note that if they do see her on the roadway, they can contact Animal Services at 905-335-3030. Please use caution when driving through this intersection if you see her on the ground. No doubt many would be devastated if anything happened to the Turkey which has become a local celebrity in Aldershot.
DISC GOLF NOW AVAILABLE AT TYANDAGA GOLF COURSE
The City of Burlington has added two more exciting and free outdoor physical activity opportunities for residents: Disc (frisbee) golf and outdoor winter pickleball courts.

Disc Golf
Disc golf is available as of Jan. 30 until Spring 2021 at Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.) Disc golf is a golf-style game played with specialized flying discs. Instead of hitting a ball into a hole, the player throws a disc into a target and the person with the lowest number of throws wins.
Residents wanting to play can bring their own discs or borrow some from our lending library, available for online reservation and curbside pick-up from Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St. 
There is no registration necessary and it is free to play, seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Please note, this course is not intended for organized team play at this time.
All participants will have to ensure they are physically distancing themselves from anyone not within their households and follow all current public health directions.
In order to promote safe interaction on the disc golf course and maintain a level of comfort for everyone present, we ask that all players follow the physical distancing standards noted below:
  • Physical distancing of at least 2 metres
  • Maximum 5 players
  • Approach the next tee when clear
  • Do not touch the equipment of others
  • Only one disc in the basket at a time
  • Minimize contact with the basket
  • Wearing a mask while playing is highly recommended
  • Please do not gather in the parking lot
For more information, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay.

Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Leighland (1200 Leighland Rd.) and Optimist Park’s (2131 Prospect St.) outdoor Pickleball Courts will open once court and weather conditions improve. This activity is considered outdoor exercise and is exempt from the stay at home regulations as exercise is an essential part of both physical and mental health.
Courts will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to dusk. daily, weather permitting and players will need to bring their own equipment. Play is restricted to 30 minutes when others are waiting, and play is based on a first-come basis. If conditions are unsafe for play, signs will be posted, and the gates will be locked. Courts will be opened when conditions are safe for play. 
In order to promote safe interaction on the courts and maintain a level of comfort for everyone present, we ask that all players follow the physical distancing standards:
  • Spectators are not permitted
  • Players waiting to enter court must remain 2-metres apart at all times and must wear a mask while waiting
  • Bring your own hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to be used on all high touch surfaces before, between, and after games
  • Do not share equipment
  • Mask wearing is required at all times while not in-game, and highly recommended during play
  • Always maintain 2-metre distance from all players
  • Consider Singles, Skinny Singles (half-court play) or if drills are the best option to maintain safe distancing
  • If Doubles is played, allow the ball to drop if players are at risk of close contact with another player
  • When serving, each player must use their own ball. Return balls to the owner by paddling ball under the net
For more information, visit burlington.ca/outdoorplay.
Ward 1 Construction Updates
Aldershot Pool Renovations nearly complete
As many are aware, Aldershot Pool was closed in June 2020 to allow for much needed maintenance and repairs including pool tank & deck repairs, deck retiling, and grouting of the pool tank.
As you can see in the photos below, significant work has been completed and the pool is expected to reopen to the public in early April. Stay tuned via social media or newsletter for future updates. Thank you for your patience during this process!
Ward 1 Development Updates
Pending Application - 1120 Cooke Blvd (formerly 101 Masonry Court - Phase 2)
Applicant
Sam Badawi
Adi Development Group
700-1100 Burloak Dr., Burlington
Tel: 905-335-2929

Proposed Development
This proposed development has two different design options for community feedback:
  • Three towers with heights ranging from 29 to 39 storeys and
  • Four towers with heights ranging from 18 to 39 storeys.
Both options have approximately the same number of units, 1,258.

Please Click the September 29 Pre-Application Consultation Virtual Meeting Notice link for site plan drawings of each option.

NOTE: No comments are received by the City during the Pre-Application phase. Public comments may be directed to the applicant during this time. Once a complete application has been received the public will be notified, and comments will be received by City staff.

To view and subscribe to this development page, please visit: https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/adi-development-group-1120-cooke-blvd.asp
Pending Application - Infinity Group 40-70 Plains Rd E
Site Address - Ward 1
40-70 Plains Rd. E.

Applicant
Infinity Development Group
c/o Joe Buordolone
Bousfields Inc.
416-947-9744

Proposed Development
  • 10-storey mid-rise residential buildings.

NOTE: No comments are received by the City during the Pre-Application phase. Public comments may be directed to the applicant during this time. Once a complete application has been received the public will be notified, and comments will be received by City staff. 

Pending Application - 1134-1167 Plains Rd E
Site Address - Ward 1
Molinaro Group - 1134-1167 Plains Road East

Applicant
Molinaro Group
472 Brock Avenue Unit 103
Burlington, ON.
L7S 1N1
c/o Ed Fothergill:
905-577-1077

Proposed Development
  • 1134 Plains Rd E - 20 & 25 storey residential towers (426 residential units).
  • 1167 Plains Rd E - 30 & 35 storey residential towers (733 residential units).
  • Proposal includes the preservation of Davids Homestead Heritage site in the centre of Phase 2, which will be relocated to have maximum exposure at the corner of Plains Road East and Fairview Street.

NOTE: No comments are received by the City during the Pre-Application phase. Public comments may be directed to the applicant during this time. Once a complete application has been received the public will be notified, and comments will be received by City staff. 

To view and subscribe to this development page, please visit: https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/molinaro-group-1134-1167-plains-road-east.asp
Appealed - 1157-1171 North Shore Blvd
Site Address - Ward 1
1157-1171 North Shore Blvd East

Applicant
Spruce Partners Inc. and Amico Properties Inc. (Amica)

Applicant's Representative:
Tyler Grinyer
Bousfields Inc.
416-947-9744

Proposed Development
The proposed development includes a seniors’ living campus, consisting of 17-storey, 12-storey and 11-storey buildings, transitioning down to 2 storeys at the north of the site. In total, the development proposes 475 suites with 180 staff on site.
On August 19, 2019, the applicants submitted a revised development proposal which includes 17-storey and 12-storey building elements with a 6-storey lower building podium, transitioning down to a 2-storey element for a portion of the rear of the building. The number of proposed seniors living units has been decreased from 475 to 419.

Planner on File - Kyle Plas
Mailing Address:
426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Email: kyle.plas@burlington.ca
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7824

File Numbers
505-05/18 and 520-07/18

LPAT Appeal Update - Jan 20, 2021 - click here
To view and subscribe to this development page please visit: https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/1157-1171-north-shore-boulevard.asp
Approved - Under Construction - 92 Plains Rd E
Site Address - Ward 1
92 Plains Rd East

Applicant
Chelten Developments Inc.

Applicant's Representative:
David McKay, MHBC Planning Ltd.
Phone: 905-761-5588

Approved Development
Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment applications to permit a six storey, 49 unit apartment building with ground floor office/commercial uses.

Planner on File - Melissa Morgan
Mailing Address:
426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Email: melissa.morgan@burlington.ca
Phone: 905-335-7600, ext. 7788

File Numbers
505-02/16 and 520-03/16

To view and subscribe to this development page please visit: https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/92-Plains-Road-East.asp
To review all current Ward 1 development projects, including an option to subscribe to the page for updates, please visit https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/ward-one.asp
If there is a particular project you are interested and would like to receive updates on that development, please visit the individual development page and choose Subscribe
News From City Hall
Burlington Fire Department Shares Reminder to Stay Safe While Staying At Home
With everyone at home doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, many people are searching for motivation and meaningful tasks to fill their day. Parents may be juggling the competing demands of work and childcare and trying to find activities to keep the whole family occupied.
That’s why the Burlington Fire Department has created a list of simple yet important tasks that can be done by any homeowner or together as a family activity to make your home a safer place:
  • Involve kids in creating a home escape plan.
Break out the art supplies and draw a floor plan of each level of your home. Include two ways out of every room and a safe meeting place outside. Then, practice your plan using made-up scenarios. Setup a video call with grandparents or neighbours to share your family’s plan.
  • Make a family emergency kit.
Discuss and write down a shopping list of all the essential emergency items you need for at least 72 hours. Find a portable container or bag to hold the contents of your kit. A first-aid kit, drinking water, cash, snacks and a flashlight are some basic items to consider.

  • Search. Find. Check. Test.
See if you can spot all the smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Do you have at least one smoke alarm on every level and outside of sleeping areas? Is there a CO alarm outside of sleeping areas where you could hear it at night? Test each alarm and replace old batteries. Don’t forget to check for expiry dates on the side or back of the alarm. All battery and electrically-powered alarms expire and must be replaced after 10 years.
  • Find and remove hidden electrical hazards.
Old, worn, frayed cords and overloaded power bars and extension cords are some of the most common causes of electrical fires.
  • Look for outdoor hazards.
Head outside and check exterior vents. Are they free of snow, ice and debris? Clearing vents will prevent the risk of CO buildup inside your home.

For more info: www.burlington.ca/fire or dial 905 637 8207
The City of Burlington is among twenty-five municipalities across Canada that successfully completed an intensive pilot focusing on local climate action.
In August 2019, Burlington was selected to join the first Showcase Cities cohort led by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Canada. As a member of this network, the City received free support to spur climate action at a local level.
The City of Burlington will be replacing 13 playgrounds over the next two years and is encouraging families who use these playgrounds to complete a survey to pick the features they like the most.
The online survey is available at getinvolvedburlington.ca/lovemyplayground until March 26, 2021.
Burlington Housing Strategy
Housing is a top priority in the City of Burlington. The City is doing a Housing Strategy to give current and future residents more housing options across our city. In January 2021, City Council endorsed the Burlington Housing Strategy Terms of Reference, directing staff to start work on the Housing Strategy. The Housing Strategy is an opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions for housing issues in Burlington that will build on and support the Region’s Housing Strategy.
 
Burlington Housing Strategy Virtual Launch
Monday, March 8, 7 to 9 p.m., on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91995969251
Join City staff and a community panel in a conversation about Housing in Burlington and the Housing Strategy.
To help get the conversation started, take the Housing Strategy Launch Survey, available on getinvolvedburlington.ca/housingstrategy, March 1.
Burlington's Cycling Plan - coming to committee March 9
Please note that Burlington's Cycling Plan will be coming before committee on March 9. For reference, please visit www.burlington.ca/cyclingplan
The Cycling Plan is an important part of the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP). You will find that cycling is being brought under this plan as one of the many ways to get around Burlington. The IMP will continue to look to you the resident, to give feedback on the best way to plan the future of transportation in Burlington. For more information on the Integrated Mobility Plan, please visit
to review the Agenda for this meeting, please visit https://t.co/8Cu8CVsIYh?amp=1
The City of Burlington is excited to slowly and safely re-open City recreation facilities and welcome back participants in recreation programming. Facilities and programs will start to re-open with a phased approach starting the week of Feb. 16. Not all programs and facilities will be opened immediately as re-staffing and facility preparation is underway.
As the City of Burlington continues to monitor services during COVID-19, enforcement of the 5-hour parking limit has been reinstated for on-street parking as of Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.
Parking enforcement resumes for those illegally parked on neighbourhood streets past the five-hour limit in addition to safety-related issues such as fire routes, accessible parking, no parking/stopping areas and blocked areas, including parking lots at City parks. Residents needing to park on-street past the 5-hour limit can apply for a parking permit or exemptions online at burlington.ca/parkingexemption.
Millcroft Greens Public Meeting
The City of Burlington will be hosting a Statutory Public Meeting on March 2, 2021 at 1:00p.m. to discuss the staff recommendation report regarding the Millcroft Greens application, and gain feedback from the community. If necessary, the meeting will continue at 6:30-10 p.m.

As not all technical comments have been received, and given the complexity and scale of the applications, Burlington Community Planning staff will be recommending that Council direct staff to continue to review and process the applications.

Due to COVID-19, this Statutory Public Meeting will be conducted virtually. Information on how to delegate (speak) at the meeting is below. You can access the meeting through the City of Burlington’s online calendar, please visit www.burlington.ca/calendar.

A notice of this meeting is being sent through standard mail to all residents in proximity to the proposed development, and any residents who have provided their address to our planning staff. Please feel free to share this notice with your neighbours. You can find a copy of the notice here: Statutory Public Meeting Notice March 2, 2021 – Millcroft Greens.

Delegating at the Meeting
Residents who wish to will have the opportunity to delegate at the meeting. Since this is a statutory public meeting, you do not have to register in advance in order to speak. However, if you wish to arrange in advance to speak at the public meeting, please register online at www.burlington.ca/delegation or contact Jo-Anne Rudy, Committee Clerk at (905) 335-7600 ext. 7413 or email Jo-Anne.Rudy@burlington.ca. Please indicate if you would like to speak in the afternoon time frame (1:00-4:00 p.m.) or the evening (6:30-10:00 p.m.) time frame.

Speakers are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes each and are webcasted online. If you have presentation materials that you would like at the meeting, they must be submitted to Ms. Rudy by noon the day before the meeting (12:00 pm March 1, 2021) to allow for their distribution and review by all members of the Committee. The content of all submissions is considered to be public and will be posted to the City’s website.

You can access the dedicated Millcroft Greens webpage here www.burlington.ca/millcroftgreens for any additional information about the application, including the supporting materials and technical comments available for the public to view.
Burlington City Council considers the adoption of the Burlington Brownfield Community Improvement Plan
Statutory Public Meeting Information
Date: March 2, 2021
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual at www.burlington.ca/calendar by searching for the meeting date for the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee – Virtual broadcast via 426 Brant St., Burlington, Ontario


What is a CIP?
A Community Improvement Plan or CIP is a tool that allows municipalities to direct funds and implement initiatives towards a specifically defined project area. CIPs are intended to encourage revitalization initiatives and/or stimulate development and redevelopment. Once implemented, a CIP allows municipalities to provide tax assistance, grants or loans to assist in the revitalization of lands and/or buildings within the defined CIP area. Through a CIP municipality can focus public attention on local priorities and municipal initiatives, target areas in transition or in need of repair, rehabilitation, redevelopment, facilitate and encourage community change in a co-ordinated manner; stimulate private sector investment through municipal incentive-based programs.

What are Brownfields?
Brownfields are abandoned, idled or underutilized properties where past actions have caused known or suspected environmental contamination, but where there is an active potential for redevelopment. Brownfields are usually but not always former industrial or commercial properties. Brownfields are often also characterized by building deterioration/obsolescence, and/or inadequate infrastructure. Brownfields can include many uses such as old landfills, petroleum storage facilities, industrial manufacturing uses and warehouses, dry cleaners, former gasoline stations, and even institutional uses such as schools and hospitals. Most brownfields are in urban areas and many are in key areas such as employment areas, downtowns, and major growth centres.

Quick Facts about the Burlington Brownfield CIP
  • The identified properties would be prioritized within a CIP in order to achieve municipal economic development goals. Provincial legislations enable municipalities to adopt a CIP, City Council as authority under Section 17 of the Planning Act to adopt a CIP.
  • Burlington Economic Development Corporation has identified 294 properties within the city that are potentially contaminated due to historical, industrial or commercial land practices. Further studies note that 10% to 30% of the preliminary properties listed could be contaminated.
  • Most of the City’s brownfield sites are located within the City’s Urban Planning Area (Urban Boundary), specifically the employment lands along the Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 403, Highway 407 and Railway corridors.
  • Burlington needs a supply of shovel ready employment sites to ensure it remains economically competitive, vibrant and offers a complete community where people can both live and work.
The City of Burlington is commissioning an artist to create a public art piece for the Regal Road bridge. Residents are invited to share their thoughts on three finalists chosen by an independent jury. The three proposed designs can be viewed and commented on by logging into or joining the City’s engagement platform: www.getinvolvedburlington.ca/regalroadbridgepublicart .
Burlington Public Library Update 
With Halton Region now back in the Red Zone, we’re delighted to restart a few in-branch services and move one step closer to the next stage of safely reopening our community.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit your local branch:
  • Contactless in-branch holds pick-up: Drop by anytime we’re open to pick up your hold items. No need to call us when you arrive. Just bring your library card number and wear your face covering.
  • Computers by-appointment: Book a 45-minute computer appointment starting Mon February 22. Book online or call us during open hours at 905.639.3611.
  • NO browsing collections, walk-in library services, or sit & stay for leisure, work, or study at this time.
Please give us a call, or visit our services update web page and social media for our latest reopening news as we continue to make changes to serve you in the safest ways we can, as soon as we can. bpl.on.ca
Mountainside Outdoor Pool has served the community well for over 50 years and the City of Burlington is planning a future revitalization of this popular community outdoor pool. The renewal project is anticipated to begin after the 2021 summer swim season. The pool will remain open for use this summer, pending public health and provincial COVID-19 direction.
With the arrival of colder temperatures, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville and Conservation Halton are launching a joint winter water safety campaign to educate residents about the dangers associated with waterways this time of year.
NOTE: Changes to Park Washroom Facilities over Winter Months
There will be four park washrooms open this winter beginning November 1:
  • Lowville Park
  • LaSalle Park
  • Sherwood Park (west side at domes)
  • Spencer Smith (next to Discovery Landing)
Park washrooms will be open 9am-5pm, seven days a week until April. They will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Lowville, LaSalle and Sherwood will be open/closed/disinfected by Parks staff reporting to RPF, while Spencer Smith will be operated by the staff working out of the restaurant there.
Should you have any concerns regarding the facilities that are listed as open and maintained by city staff, please contact RPF staff at rpf@burlington.ca
Get Involved Burlington!
The City of Burlington has an online engagement platform, Get Involved Burlington.
You can register for updates on city projects, participate in surveys, provide feedback, get engaged and have your say. The platform has tools including surveys, polls, mapping, discussion forums, storytelling and more. We look forward to hearing from you.
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
The Fitness Firm supporting the I Love Aldershot campaign in February. For more information on this campaign, or to contact Aldershot BIA, please visit www.aldershotbia.com
Update from Joseph Brant Museum
One of the most important tasks of a community, is to create its own story. The “new” Joseph Brant Museum; now our community museum, does just that! The Burlington Museums Foundation encourages you to visit this new gem situated on our waterfront. You can celebrate our past, learn about our roots, and inspire creative thinking at Joseph Brant Museum. To learn more about the spring travelling exhibit, programming for schools and seasonal camps visit www.museumsofburlington.ca 

To learn more about the Joseph Brant Museums Transformation project please visit Burlington Museums Foundation. Have a look! The Joseph Brant Museum is a beacon to the downtown waterfront. 
Taste Of Burlington
Taste of Burlington Winter dining is back in a new format, Take Out only! 55 Burlington restaurants have come up with some fantastic menus and specials for you to enjoy, so we encourage you to #TakeOuttoHelpOut.

Sign up for the Taste of Burlington Passport to view specials on-line and check in at restaurants when you are picking up your food and WIN!

There will be weekly gift card give-aways, plus a grand prize of $500 to the restaurant of your choice. The more times you get takeout during #TOB2021, the more chances you have to win!

Everything you need to enjoy Taste of Burlington right at your fingertips. PLUS great offers from some restaurants for returning!
for more information please visit: https://tasteofburlington.ca/take-out-program/
Around the Kitchen Table: Discussing Climate Change with Others
Free Virtual Event | Tuesday, March 9th @ 6:30-8pm 
The Bay Area Climate Change Council invites you to their virtual climate change forum on March 9th. The theme of this year's event is "Around the Kitchen Table: Discussing Climate Change with others."
Hear updates on progress toward our region’s climate goals and learn how to have better climate conversations.
Keynote Katharine Hayhoe is an award winning climate scientist, viral TED Talk host and host of the PBS Digital Series Global Weirding. She will be speaking about overcoming the barriers to public acceptance of climate impacts and solutions.
This free virtual event will be held on Zoom – register here. Live Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.
Join the conversation @BayArea_Climate #BACCCForum2021
An Evening at the Brant Inn
In the 1940s and ‘50s, Burlington’s very own Brant Inn was host to some of the most famous entertainers in the world. Join us for “An Evening at the Brant Inn” for a joyful glimpse into our past.
Your ticket includes a take-out dinner prepared by Pepperwood Bistro Brewery & Catering, dessert from COBS Bread Headon Forest, a beverage by Nickel Brook Brewing Co., dance lesson and demonstration by danceScape via Zoom, and live musical entertainment broadcast from the Joseph Brant Museum.
Order by March 5 for pick up on March 12 from the Joseph Brant Museum between 12 noon to 6 pm, then tune in from home at 7 pm for your evening entertainment. Regular price, $55/person, ($49.50 for Museum members), includes tax. Limited quantity available.
For more information please visit museumsofburlington.ca. To order tickets, please visit
Wonder Women Conference 2.0
March 11th, 8:30am
Hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and presented by RBC, Wonder Women Conference 2.0 will feature Wonder Women who will share insights on leading through disruption, resilience and rising, how great organizations empower women, and information about the SHE-Covery movement. Register here.

#HerHalton Women's Day Breakfast 2021
March 10th, 9:30am
To accommodate the realities of today's world we moved our in person breakfast to a virtual venue and instead, we will offer over 2 hours of cyber-celebration: inspiring talks, networking, raffles, jokes- Women's Day Social. Register here.
Please see the February 2021 Warwick ROCK Hub program calendar here (March calendar unavailable as of press time)
For more information or updated program calendar, please visit


PLEASE NOTE:
Please be advised that upcoming Aldershot Lions Club Garage Sales will be:
  • March 13, 2021
  • April 17, 2021
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 484 Plains Road East
The Lighthouse for Grieving Children has been supporting grieving children and their families in our community for over 20 years.  Throughout Covid 19, we have continued to support our Lighthouse families remotely, connecting them with one another through virtual grief support groups and offering activities to do together at home. 
Help support Lighthouse by registering today at www.run4LH.com. Until March 20th, Adults are $40, children $20. Any questions, please email info@run4LH.com 
Free Little Libraries in Ward 1
We have received word of the growing number of Free Little Libraries in Ward 1 including ones on streets such as Shadeland Avenue, Botanical Drive, Fairview Place East, Enfield Road, Marley Road, Bayshore Boulevard, Spring Gardens Road, Eagle Drive and Finch Avenue.
This is a great resource, especially with its inherent social distancing. To find more Free Little Libraries, or to register your own, please visit https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/ or https://llwc.wordpress.com/maps/
Happy Reading!
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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City of Burlington & Region of Halton
Ward 1 Councillor