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Ward 5 Drop-in session with Councillor Paul Sharman

Your feedback is important.

Drop in and share your thoughts with me on community issues. Open forum - join the conversation! Date: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016Time: 7 to 9 p.m.Location: Fortinos Food Court, 2515 Appleby Line

(at Dundas Street)

To receive regular Ward 5 news updates or to book a personal appointment, contact Rosemary Fitzpatrick at 905-335-7600, ext. 7454 or email [email protected].

Calendar for the Week of Feb. 18-25 Ward 1 Public Meeting with Councillor Rick Craven

Councillor Rick Craven invites residents to view plans for phase one of new development proposal at 101 Masonry Crt. City staff and Adi Development representatives will attend to answer questions. Come and share your thoughts.

Date: Monday, March 7, 2016Time: 7 p.m.Location: East Plains United Church, 375 Plains Rd. E.

For more information, please contact Kathi Laufman at 905-335-7600, ext 7863 or email [email protected].

What’s Been PlowedSee which roads have been

plowed by visiting www.burlington.ca/snow

Website: www.burlington.ca | E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 905-335-7600 | Toll Free: 1-877-213-3609

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6:30 p.m. Room 247, Second Floor, City Hall

Agenda items:

Variances: • 407 Valanna Cres. • 499 Martha St. • 1412 Eden Pl. • 3311 Aberdeen Ave. • 4009 Appleby Line • 1801 Walker’s Line • 93 Queen Mary Ave.

For details, please contact Sean Kenney, secretary/treasurer, at 905-335-7629.

Open Door Session with Mayor Rick Goldring

Residents are invited to connect with Mayor Rick Goldring at his Open Door Session.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016Time: 10 a.m. to noonLocation: The Burlington Mall, 777 Guelph Line, near

Shoppers Drug Mart in the southwest end of the mall

Please drop by to share your comments and ideas about Burlington.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Mayor at 905-335-7607 or email [email protected]. To receive the mayor’s monthly digital newsletter, please email [email protected]. Connect with Mayor Goldring on his blog at www.burlingtonmayor.com, Twitter at www.twitter.ca/RickGoldring, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RickGoldring, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/RickGoldring.

Road Reconstruction on Elizabeth Street South of Lakeshore Road

As part of the Bridgewater Development, Elizabeth Street is scheduled for reconstruction starting the week of March 7, 2016. Elizabeth Street south of Lakeshore will remain closed for the duration of the Bridgewater Development.

The Bridgewater Development will require services into Lakeshore Road. The location of the services will result in a FULL ROAD CLOSURE of Lakeshore Road from Elizabeth Street to Pearl Street from March 7 to 11, 2016. The detour route will be posted. The parking meters on Pine Street between Elizabeth and Pearl will be bagged to allow for two-way traffic.

For updates, visit www.burlington.ca/roadclosures or contact Carol Gulak at 905-335-7600, ext. 7772 or by email at [email protected].

Public Information Meeting for Street Improvements in the Area of New Street and Drury LaneThe City of Burlington is making improvements to streets in the area of New Street and Drury Lane. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2016. Please join us for a public information meeting to review the project drawings, scheduled road closures, bus detours, and potential construction disruptions.

Date: Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 Time: Doors open: 6:30 p.m., Presentation: 7 p.m. Location: Central Recreation Centre – Auditorium A, 519 Drury Lane, Burlington

If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like more information, please contact:

Bob Jurk, Senior Project Manager 905-335-7600, ext 7682, [email protected]

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Authors & FilmsFeb 22 Jason Tetro | FreeMarch 2 Elizabeth Muir | FreeMarch 16 Room | $8March 29 John Filion | FreeMarch 31 Shawn Selway | Free

Little Ray’s Reptile Show Wed March 16 2-3pm @Alton Tue March 15 10-11am @Brant Hills Fri March 18 11am-noon @New Appleby Explore the world of arachnids, amphibians, turtles, tortoises, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians. Ages 4 to 12, able to sit on own and follow direction. Limited space. Register at branch day of program.

Ontario Planetarium Mobile DomeThu March 17 9am-5pm @Alton Limited tickets to 30-minute shows throughout the day. Register in person. Location: Haber gyms 7/8. Grades K+. In partnership with City of Burlington, Parks and Recreation

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Science March BreakThu March 17 2-3pm @Tansley WoodsHands-on fun for students in grades 1-6. Register day of program. Limited space.

Tweens & TeensLEGO + Cubelets @Alton – Mon March 14DIY Scribbling Machine @Central – Tue March 15Hour of Code @Central/Tansley Woods – Tue March 15Résumé Workshop @Tansley Woods – Wed March 16DIY ‘Sew’ Easy Tote Bag @New Appleby – Thu March 17

Visit www.bpl.on.ca for more information and events

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On Sunday, March 6, 2016 the 20th Chilly Half Marathon and Frosty 5k Run will be held in support of cancer care at Joseph Brant Hospital.

New Balance Chilly Half Marathon: 10:05 a.m.• Starts in front of City Hall on Brant Street and travels south

to Lakeshore Road,• West to Eastport Drive, • East in the south lane of Lakeshore Road to Burloak Drive, • Travels west on Lakeshore Road to Brant Street centre lane, • North on Brant Street to the finish line in front of City Hall.

Frosty 5k: 10:05 a.m.• Starts on Lakeshore Road at Brant Street, • Travels east in the south lane of Lakeshore Road to

Rossmore Boulevard, • Turns around to travel west in the centre lane of Lakeshore

Road to Brant Street,• North to the finish line at City Hall.

Road Closures• 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brant Street from Maria Street to Pine

Street,• James Street from John Street to Brant Street,• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brant Street, Lakeshore Road to Elgin

Street (access to Bunton’s Wharf via Locust Street)

• 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Lakeshore Road, Brant Street to Eastport Drive

• 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lakeshore Road, Brant Street to just west of Burloak Drive (access to Old Lakeshore Road from the west maintained with delays).

Lane Use The three traffic lanes on Lakeshore Road will be separated by two lines of cones from Burloak Drive to Maple Avenue: north lane emergency vehicles, centre lane westbound runners, and south lane eastbound runners.

Resident Access Residents on Lakeshore Road or on side streets have three access options:• Residents on the north side of Lakeshore Road who need

access during the race can drive west to or from the nearest side street when the way is clear of emergency vehicles

• Residents on the south side of Lakeshore Road who need access during the race can call VR Pro at 905-220-1785 or email [email protected] in advance. One of two event vehicles will be sent to help your vehicle through the line of runners.

• Parking will be allowed on side streets on the north side of Lakeshore Road from 6 p.m. on March 5 to 6 p.m. on March 6 in areas that don’t have “no parking” or “no stopping” signs. Residents can walk along or across Lakeshore Road to access these parked vehicles during the event.

• In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Supervision Police will be at major intersections and traffic islands. Event marshals will be available at minor intersections and major multi-residential driveways to help drivers. Race notices were delivered to all residences, religious centres and businesses affected by the races.

Event feedback: www.burlington.ca/eventfeedback

Road closures or traffic control Event liaison, City of Burlington, 905-335-7600, ext. 7704

Bus route detours in effect: Routes 3,10 and 20

Race information: www.vrpro.ca

20th Anniversary Chilly Half Marathon and Frosty 5k Road Races | Traffic Restrictions | Sunday, March 6, 2016

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Website: www.burlington.ca | Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 905-335-7600 | Toll Free: 1-877-213-3609

The City of Burlington is creating a new and improved customer service strategy. The first step is to find out what you think of our current customer service and how you want to access services. Please visit burlington.ca/customerservice

to fill out a short, anonymous survey or to learn more about the project.

It’s time for a change.We want to know what you

think about customer service at the City of Burlington.

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