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News from Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna |
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Whats in this issue......
Dear Friends & Neighbours
Ward 6 Drop-In Sessions
Ward 6 Public Meetings
4375 Millcroft Park Dr. Public Meeting
City News
City preparing Staff Vaccination Policy
2022 Budget Process
City Services Community Survey
Burlington Residents can request Trees
Transit Schedule Changes - August 29, 2021
City Taking Action on Climate Change
Rename This Park - Ryerson
Potential New Cannabis Store Location
Ward 6 Rural News
3rd Annual Rural Neighbourhood Social "Sweet & Greet"
Rural Internet - Municipal Access Agreement
Broadband Service in Rural Ward 6
Halton Region News
Basement Flooding Mitigation Program
Nelson Quarry Statutory Public Meeting
Halton Region Police Services News
Project Safe Start 2021
Other News
Ontario to require Proof of Vaccination
Free Antigen Screening Kits
Programs & Events
Online Registration for Fall City Recreation Programs
Pickleball
Parkinson's in the Park
Canada Blood Services
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Dear Friends & Neighbours |
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Time has certainly flown by, where did July and August go! Labor Day weekend is generally the holiday that we begin to feel that summer is ending and fall is starting to arrive. I know that school children certainly feel that way. I trust we all enjoyed our summer and hope that this great weather continues through September and into the fall. Personally, I have taken a couple of weeks off the latter part of August and into September to enjoy time with my family. It was great to spend quality time with my 4 children, three grandchildren and my 91 year old mother-in-law.
Now it’s back to City business. The September Calendar is packed with Committee meetings, Budget workshops and resident meetings. As always, I will continue to communicate to residents information, news or issues that arise. Thank you for your continued support and please feel free to reach out to me at angelo.bentivegna@burlington.ca or my assistant Kathi at Kathi.laufman@burlington.ca. at any time.
Take care and stay safe,
Angelo
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I look forward to hosting a few drop-in sessions to connect with you during the fall while the weather allows us to meet outdoors.
Drop-in days by appointment only.
Social distancing will be practiced.
Monday, September 20, 6 to 7:30 pm at Ireland Park
Wednesday, September 29, 6 to 7:30 pm Millcroft Park
Monday, October 4, 6 to 7:30 pm Starbucks patio, at Dundas and Walkers Line in the Farm Boy plaza.
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4375 Millcroft Park Drive Virtual Pre-Application Public Meeting
Salotto Building Group Inc. is hosting a virtual pre-application community meeting, to present a Draft Plan of Subdivision for a vacant lot located at 4375 Millcroft Park Drive.
The Virtual Pre-Application Community Meeting will take place on:
Thursday, September 23, 2021
@ 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Webinar ID: 849 6483 8557
Participate by Telephone: +1 647 374 4685 (audio only)
The proposal has the potential to create 30 single-detached dwelling lots taking into consideration the lotting pattern of the surrounding community and will introduce a new 18m public road in a crescent shape through the new subdivision with two access points on Millcroft Park Drive.
A virtual Pre-Application public meeting is being held to gain valuable feedback from the local community on the proposed development. There will be a question/comment period after the presentation.
For more details regarding the proposed development, please visit the pre-application webpage at www.burlington.ca/4375Millcroft. You can subscribe to the proposed development’s webpage to receive any updates regarding this proposal.
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4375 Millcroft Park Dr. Potential Plan |
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4375 Millcroft Park Dr. property location |
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City of Burlington preparing COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy
The City is preparing a COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy applicable to all City staff, regardless of work location. This policy will require all City staff to show proof of vaccination and provide reasonable time for staff who are not yet fully vaccinated time to do so, with some exceptions for those who are legally entitled to accommodation. Rapid Antigen Testing for those City staff not yet vaccinated prior to entry into the workplace will also be required.
The health and safety of staff and residents continues to be a top priority for the City.
The City, as an employer, has an obligation under Ontario law to take all necessary precautions to protect its workers. The City will be encouraging contractors and partners of the City to do the same in order to protect our staff, their employees and the public we serve.
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Residents invited to share feedback on City services: Community Survey begins Sept. 13
The City is inviting resident feedback on City services through the 2021 Community Survey. The survey opens Monday, Sept. 13. There will be 750 telephone surveys completed; 125 households in each ward. A combination of land and cell phone numbers will be contacted by random selection. The caller ID for the survey will show the phone number: 1-877-392-0956. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete.
An online version of the survey will also be made available on Get Involved Burlington. This online survey gives residents whose telephone numbers were not chosen, an opportunity to provide input.
The survey results will provide the City of Burlington and City Council with valuable insights such as the methods of public involvement residents prefer (and if they feel they are part of the decision-making process), resident feedback on value of City services for taxes and municipal property tax preference (increase, decrease, maintain), public opinion on City information and communication and transit related questions.
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2022 Budget
Work to determine the City of Burlington’s 2022 budget is underway.
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View the 2022 Budget Framework Report (F-25-21), providing information about the parameters staff will follow in preparing the 2022 budget and some of the factors that will impact the 2022 budget.
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Take the 2022 Budget survey at www.getinvolvedburlington.ca to share your feedback about the municipal services most important to you and help inform City Council’s decision making.
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Burlington residents can now request trees from the City
A healthy and green city is a top priority for the City and a mature tree canopy is one of the many ways we can work to achieve this goal. Burlington residents can now submit an online request form to join a list for a free tree to be planted on the right-of-way in front of their house, on City property.
Each request will receive a site visit to ensure the right type of tree is planted to ensure the tree will have the best chance of survival.
Requests for tree planting are accepted at any time throughout the year. You can indicate your tree species preference at the time of form submission. Staff will try to accommodate resident requests; however, species choice is not guaranteed.
- Applications that are received between Jan. 1 and May 31 will be reviewed for planting within the same growing season on a first in, first out basis
- Applications that are received between June 1 and Dec. 31 will be reviewed for planting the follow growing season on a first in, first out basis
Scheduling of tree planting will be determined by the location, suitability and availability of the chosen tree species, as well as the current number of requests.
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Transit Schedule Changes as of August 29, 2021
Burlington Transit will return to pre-pandemic service levels starting on Aug. 29, 2021, with increased service on Route 1, 10 and 81.
Thank you to our customers who have continued to use transit throughout the pandemic.
Learn how Burlington Transit is working to keep everyone safe and welcome customers back. Visit the Welcome Back Aboard page.
Route Guides - Effective August 29, 2021
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City taking action on climate change
Climate change is a global problem with local consequences and solutions. Earlier this year Burlington’s sustainability staff presented a climate projections report to Council based on scientific data, concluding that we can expect local conditions to be warmer, wetter and wilder. To help respond to increasing risks and vulnerabilities, the City is developing Climate Resilient Burlington – A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather.
Recognizing the severity of a changing climate, City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and a year later approved a Climate Action Plan with a target to become a net carbon zero community by 2050. The City is taking action to achieve this goal in collaboration with local, regional and national stakeholders.
Climate Action in Burlington
Burlington is working with the Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk College to develop a home energy retrofit program which will include developing a business plan for a delivery centre, assessing financing options for homeowners, and providing information sessions for homeowners. Funding to support this project was recently approved by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities through its Community Efficiency Initiative program. A homeowner survey will be launched this fall to support this work and an educational webinar is being scheduled for mid-October for homeowners to learn about measures they can take to improve energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
Other related climate actions to reduce the carbon footprint of the community include the work being done through the Integrated Mobility Plan to support sustainable transportation options, the development of an Electric Mobility Strategy in partnership with BurlingtonGreen, expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and developing a plan for additional solar installations on city property.
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We’re redesigning Our Website!
From Sept. 7-20, residents will have the first opportunity to provide feedback into the redesign. Another opportunity for feedback is expected to occur in the spring of 2022.
The redesign will also allow the City to continue to meet the accessibility standards required by the Province of Ontario and develop a ‘mobile responsive website.’ A responsive website means whether a visitor to the site is coming from a laptop, tablet or phone, the website automatically changes to fit the device you’re reading it on.
The redesign will include a review of burlington.ca, burlingtontransit.ca and calendar.burlington.ca to design one seamless site. These sites were launched in 2015 and there have been no major updates since that time.
It’s important that the City update our website to stay current and ensure that we are offering the type of online services residents have come to expect in 2021. Through surveys and polls, residents continue to tell us that our website is a key channel they use to find information about city programs, services and initiatives.
The multi-phased redesign will continue into 2022. The process will be guided by feedback we receive from residents and visitors to the site.
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Rename This Park – Ryerson
This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete
Survey closes on Sept. 11, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
The City is looking to residents to rename Ryerson Park to a name reflective of our values of diversity, inclusivity and equity. We'd like you to share your ideas for potential names.
Ryerson Public School, and adjacent Ryerson Park, are named after Egerton Ryerson for his contributions to the Ontario education system, however, Ryerson was also instrumental in the design of Canada’s residential school system. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada concluded this assimilation amounted to the genocide of Indigenous people. Our indigenous community should enjoy our parks and public spaces without a reminder of this. Renaming our city park is one step we can take toward reconciliation with our indigenous residents.
Once the finalists are selected, you can vote on your favourite name. The top names will be given to City Council for final approval.
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Potential New Cannabis Store Location
An application has been submitted to the AGCO in August for another retail cannabis store in Burlington.
Location:
Tokyo Smoke Smart Center Burlington North
4517 DUNDAS ST SUITE B5 BURLINGTON, ON L7M5B4
City staff have reviewed the application and it is very close to meeting the council approved retail store guidelines. Comments have been submitted by City staff, on behalf of the municipality.
Here is a current breakdown of stores in Burlington:
21 licensed opened stores.
2 additional store under review by the AGCO
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Burlington Rural Ward 6 Third Annual Neighbourhood
Social “SWEET & GREET”
Ward 6 rural residents are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Neighbourhood Social “Sweet & Greet” event.
Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021
Time: 4 – 6 PM
Location: Backed By Bees, 6214 Appleby Line, Burlington
Outdoor Event: Field-Friendly Footwear Recommended
RAIN OR SHINE
We continue to celebrate the talents and ingenuity of Rural Ward 6 people: our hosts this year area Vincent Sowa and Dave Stotesbury, whose Backed By Bees storefront has recently opened.
We invite other rural Ward 6 residents who wish to share information about their products and services to set up a display. Please let us know if you will require a table.
Please bring a fresh or non-perishable food item to be donated to Food for life – Halton’s Collaborative Leader in Sourcing, Sorting, and Sharing Fresh Food
For your safety and in accordance with the Provincial COVID-19 requirements, we will cap our attendance at 100 guests to ensure adequate social distancing and reduce the duration. You are welcome to wear a mask but it will not be mandatory.
Although there is some picnic table seating at the store, feel free to bring your own chairs.
Parking - look for the beehives at the entrance & head to the bright yellow building!
* Washroom facilities are available
* Well-behaved dogs on leash welcome
Kindly respond by Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Rural Internet - Municipal Access Agreement
On Aug. 10, Council attended a Special Council meeting and voted unanimously to have the City enter into a municipal access agreement with Internet Access Solutions to help more residents in rural Burlington have access to High Speed Internet services.
In the summer of 2021, Internet Access Solutions was awarded the Universal Broadband Fund project in the North Burlington area. This project is to provide high-speed Internet services to rural and remote communities in some areas of rural Burlington.
This pandemic has highlighted how important internet access has become to all residents in our everyday life.
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Broadband Service In Rural Ward 6
Standard Broadband and the City of Burlington continue to collaborate to meet requirements for the building of the infrastructure needed to bring its highspeed internet service to our community. There have been some bumps along the way as there are many legal processes and protocols to meet but Standard Broadband is committed to meeting the federal funding deadline requiring work completion by November 15, 2021 and has been working diligently to meet the City’s expectations. Service may be up and running in December 2021.
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Basement Flooding Mitigation Program Part A
Further to the Region’s last notice on July 21, 2020, this notice provides an update on the wastewater collection system enhancements planned by Halton Region within Ward 6, in the City of Burlington.
Design work is currently in progress and construction is now tentatively scheduled for fall 2022.
Another notice will be distributed once the contract is awarded and a more precise construction start date is confirmed. The Region will continue to provide updates on the status of this project as it proceeds to construction.
The purpose of this project is to mitigate basement flooding risks by rehabilitating existing wastewater infrastructure. The project will occur along the following streets, with limits of the work identified in the attached maps:
Capri Crescent Deerwood Drive
Hazelwood Avenue Headon Forest drive
Maderna Road Winding Way
Alexander Andrenkov is the Region’s representative on this project and can be reached at 905-825-6000 ext. 7141 or by email at alexander.andrenkov@halton.ca should you have any questions or concerns.
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Nelson Quarry Statutory Public Meeting
Halton Region would like to invite the public to the upcoming Statutory Public Meeting regarding the Expansion Application at Nelson Aggregate Co. Burlington Quarry.
Virtual Statutory Public Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 944 5326 2363 & Passcode: 354787
How to Join:
- Open the Zoom Application and use the Meeting ID & Passcode above.
- By phone: Call 1-855-703-8985 (Toll Free) or 1-647-374-4685 and use the Meeting ID and Passcode above.
The purpose of this Statutory Public Meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Regional Council on the proposed Amendment filed by the applicant Nelson Aggregate Co. to amend the Regional Official Plan to expand the Burlington Quarry. The application proposes to extend the license and extraction areas to the south and west of the existing quarry lands.
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Halton Region Fall Compost Give-Away
A Compost Give-Away event is scheduled from Thursday, September 16, 2021 to Saturday, September 18, 2021. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day and will be held at the Halton Waste Management Site located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in the Town of Milton.
During the event, residents will be able to take up to seven garbage bags (or equivalent) of rich, garden-friendly compost. The compost is produced from leaves, brush and other yard waste material collected at the curbside from Halton residents as well as material dropped off at the Halton Waste Management Site.
Residents will be required to bring their own shovels, garbage bags and/or containers to collect the compost material.
Measures will be in place to ensure physical distancing can be maintained for the safety of attendees as well as to ensure traffic proceeds through the Halton Waste Management Site safely and efficiently.
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Halton Region Police Services News |
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Project Safe Start 2021 to Launch Across Halton
As children head back to school, the Halton Regional Police Service is once again launching Project Safe Start. This will be the 14th year the Service has conducted their homegrown campaign, which focuses on education, awareness and high-visibility enforcement of traffic laws throughout Halton region.
Project Safe Start 2021 will run between Monday, August 30 and Friday, September 10, 2021.
It is important to remember driving safely is your priority:
- Drive at a safe speed. Aggressive driving such as speeding, tailgating and failing to comply with road signs increase the likelihood of a collision. Aggressive driving reduces your reaction time and makes your vehicle movements unpredictable to other drivers.
- Be aware of your surroundings when driving. There are three types of distractions: taking your eyes off the road, taking your hands off the wheel, and taking your mind off driving. Holding your cellular phone in your hands is an offence, regardless of whether you are talking on it, using the navigation system or changing a song. This is still applicable when stopped at a red light. Did you know that texting while driving increases the risk of a collision by 23 times?
- Drive responsibly. Drug-impaired driving and alcohol-impaired driving can result in serious injury or death to you, your loved ones and other road users. Impairment slows your ability to react to changing road conditions. Drinking before driving and any form of drug use will impact your ability to drive.
As always, we are encouraging motorists to drive, at all times, with heightened awareness of increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
The provincial government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021.
Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof/receipt of vaccination along with photo ID (ie. Driver’s licence or health card), to access certain public settings and facilities starting on Sept 22, 2021. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn and includes:
- Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, as well as delivery and takeout);
- Nightclubs (including outdoor areas of the establishment);
- Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres;
- Facilities used for sports and fitness activities and personal fitness training, such as gyms, fitness and recreational facilities with the exception of youth recreational sport;
- Sporting events;
- Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments;
- Concerts, music festivals, theatres and cinemas;
- Strip clubs, bathhouses and sex clubs;
- Racing venues (e.g., horse racing).
These mandatory requirements would not apply to outdoor settings where the risk of transmission is lower, including patios, with the exception of outdoor nightclub spaces given the risk associated with the setting.
Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate. Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements.
Please click here to read the Provincial Government media release.
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Free Antigen Screening Kits
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce and its partners at Burlington Economic Development and the City of Burlington are providing free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits as part of the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative. The rapid test kits are available to businesses with less than 150 employees in Burlington at no cost.
Small to medium-sized businesses in Burlington may order their kits for pick up using the Calendly form. Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Burlington Economic Development staff are distributing kits from Tuesday - Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm each week at 414 Locust Street, Suite 201. Click here to review the screening kit webpage.
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Digital Transformation Grant 3.0 Applications Open
The Digital Transformation Grant is open for its third round of grants, accepting applications until October 31, 2021 (or until grant funds are exhausted).
The Digital Transformation Grant is an opportunity available to enable a digital transformation process. Through a partnership with the Province of Ontario, FedDev Ontario, and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, and administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA), the program will provide funding for training, advisory support, and grants to small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation.
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Online Registration for Fall Recreation Programs
The City has opened online registration for fall Adult, Youth and pre-season Aquatic Leadership programs as of Saturday, Aug. 28.
Online registration for fall swimming lessons & aquatic leadership programs opens Sept. 18
The City of Burlington will open online registration for fall swimming lessons and aquatic leadership programs beginning 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. Programs will be viewable online at Burlington.ca/recreation on Friday, Sept. 10.
Aquatic leadership programs are those that can lead a person to becoming a lifeguard:
- Airway Management
- Bronze Cross, Medallion and Star
- Swim Instructor
- National Lifeguard Certification
- More
Caregiver support is required in the water for participants enrolled in Parent and Tot levels up to and including Swimmer 3.
Individuals participating in an in-person program will be required to fill out the mandatory health screening form at Burlington.ca/screening before each session.
All City programs will continue to follow public health guidance when required, including physical distancing, capacity limits and wearing masks or face coverings. Individuals participating in an in-person program will be required to fill out the mandatory health screening form at Burlington.ca/screening before each session.
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Pickleball
Book-a-Court rentals for Pickleball play at Central Arena, Burlington Seniors' Centre and Haber Community Centre. Take advantage of the discounted rate for indoor pickleball gym available until Dec. 31, 2021.
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Parkinson’s in the Park
The Passion for Parkinson's Foundation is excited to announce their Parkinson’s in the Park exercise programs that will be offered in Burlington.
Walking/Pole Walking
Location: Millcroft Park & Tansley Woods
Tuesday, September 14 – October 5
Tai Chi
Location: Millcroft Park
Thursday, September 16 – October 7
These classes are designed to help those with Parkinson’s get moving, get outdoors and provides a social environment. Our experienced instructors will ensure everyone’s health, safety and enjoyment.
The Passion for Parkinson's Foundation is a non-profit corporation focused on fundraising to support and enhance the lives of individuals and families living with Parkinson's.
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Canada Blood Services
The need for blood is rising due to increasing demand and missed or unfilled blood donation appointments.
Every donation appointment needs to be filled right now. Without your continued support, patients in Canada wouldn’t have access to lifesaving care where and when they need it. You can book your appointment here online today for this location or call 1-888-236-6283
Canadian Blood Services, Burlington
1250 Brant St
Burlington, ON
L7P 1X8
For more information visit: https://www.blood.ca/en
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Prevention & Social Distancing |
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Practice Social Distancing
Although we are moving into the next stage, we must stay diligent to keep the numbers down and to prevent another wave.
We urge everyone to follow the advice of qualified health care professionals. Social distancing and wash your hands thoroughly and often are still best practice to prevent COVID-19. Wearing a mask is now required in Halton in indoor spaces.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF:
The best way to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19 is to:
- stay home when ill;
- cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve;
- wash hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub; and
- clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
For more information visit:
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As always, you may contact me through email, phone, social media or by attending Ward 6 public open house meetings or drop-in sessions.
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Angelo Bentivegna
City of Burlington & Region of Halton
Councillor, Ward Six
Ph: 905-335-7600 ext. 7592
Fax: 905-335-7881
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