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July 28, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON The southbound lane on Brant Street, just south of Victoria Avenue, will be closed on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for excavation work.  Brant Street – looking south – part of the road will be closed for some excavation work. 
July 24th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
Blathwayte Lane from Elgin Street to Ontario Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for two weeks beginning Monday July 31, 2017 Local access will be maintained from Ontario Street.  Construction adjacent to Blathwayte Lane
July 23, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
Marine traffic will not be affected. The closures are required as part of the project to replace the bridge’s controls, drives and cables.
July 11th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON  Traffic lights to be upgraded at the Harvester Road – Cumberland intersection. On Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harvester Road will be reduced to one lane in both directions so the traffic signals can be replaced at Cumberland Road. While the traffic signals are turned off, Halton Region Police will manage the traffic control. For more information:
July 10, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON  Trip planner software down for maintenance. Different kind of plastic has to be used. A system upgrade to Tripplanner.burlington.ca is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday July 11, 2017 until end of service. This will also affect access to Next Bus information available by phone. For assistance during this time, please try www.triplinx.ca or Google Transit for online trip planning or access the print-friendly schedules on our website.
July 9th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
August 21st – the Official opening of the brand new and rebuilt parts of the Joseph Brant Hospital will take place – lots of hoopla and everyone being proud of a job well done. Now we all have to figure out how to use the place. Getting there will be different; the entrance will be in a different place and the drive will take you along Lakeshore Road as it cuts towards the lake edge. The hospital communications usually do an excellent job of getting information out and in the early stages there will be all kinds of people on hand to get you to where you want to go. The public has had to come of with $120 million of the cost of the new hospital – $60 million is being paid by the taxpayer – seperate line on your tax bill and an additional $60 million that is being raised by the hospital Foundation. They are in the final stretch of the fund raising effort. For the immediate future the graphic below shows you the fundamentals.
June 9th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
It isn’t a big deal until there is a depot of someone being infected with the West Nile Virus (WNV).
A batch of mosquitoes trapped last week in Oakville has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first batch of WNV positive mosquitoes confirmed in Halton this year. “The Halton Region Health Department works diligently to reduce the risk of West Nile virus in our community through both education and preventative programs such as larviciding,” said Dr. Daniela Kempkens, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Halton Region. “We can all work together to keep our community safe and protect ourselves from West Nile virus by removing standing water sites that breed mosquitos and covering up or applying DEET or Icaridin when outside during dusk and dawn.” Urban areas are more likely to have mosquitoes that carry WNV. The types of mosquitoes that transmit WNV to humans most commonly breed in urban areas, typically in places that hold water such as bird baths, plant pots, old toys, and tires. Residents can take the following steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes: • Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightly-woven fabric. To report standing water at public facilities or for more information about West Nile virus, please visit halton.ca/wnv, call 311 or e-mail wnv@halton.ca.
July 7, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge will be closed for periods of time between July 10 and July 29, 2017. The bridge will be closed overnight to vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions between 8 pm and 5 am during the following periods: from Monday, July 10, to the morning of Saturday, July 15
This schedule may change because of weather conditions or logistical requirements. PSPC will publish notices regarding any schedule changes. The closures are required as part of the project to replace the bridge’s controls, drives and cables. The replacement of key components of the bridge’s lift system will extend its serviceable life, meeting the needs of both marine and vehicular traffic in the area.
June 21, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
This is good news – timely as well. The Nelson pool and splash pad are targeted to reopen on Saturday, July 15 The Recreational swims will be held daily between 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Lap time swims can be found at: www.burlington.ca/  Bigger and better – but no sponsorship. In 2015 the city announced that “with two severe winter seasons back-to-back, the steel tank at Nelson Pool has seen an accelerated rate of deterioration,” said Chris Glenn, director of parks and recreation. “Ensuring public safety is our top priority, and thus the need to keep Nelson Pool closed.” Getting the pool re-built generated some vociferous debate when Ward 4 Councillor Jack Dennison wanted to hand the job off to the private sector and have a new pool in for the following summer City manager James Ridge suggested a plan like that was not very prudent and that 2017 was the more likely with 2018 a possible opening date as well. When the announcement on the made on the size of the pool and when it was most likely to open the city also released a report on possible sponsorship for the pool. During a discussion on fund raising for the Nelson pool reference was made to the consultant’s analysis which estimated value for a Facility Naming Sponsor could range between $300,000 to $350,000. It is also recommended that the payment terms could be as follows: • $30,000 – $35,000* annually for an agreement term of 8 to 10 years There doesn’t appear to have been a taker for this deal. Look for the photo ops when the pool opens. We recall watching Mike Wallace get himself soaked at the opening of a splash pad in Ward 3 – he was the Member of Parliament at the time. Perhaps all seven members of city council will take a leap into the water.
June 15th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON Due to road closures, there will be temporary detours in place as follows: Routes 3 and 5 from Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18:  Some of the buses will not be on the streets they are normally running on. Beginning Friday, June 16 at 3 p.m. through to Sunday, June 18, 2017, Brant Street will be closed from Lakeshore Road to Caroline Street. Routes 3 and 5 will use John Street up to Caroline Street. For service, please move to stops north of Caroline or to the downtown Transit Terminal (430 John St.). Routes 4 and 10 on Saturday, June 17: For service to Route 4, please move to New Street or north of Woodward Avenue on Drury Lane. Route 10 passengers can still board their buses at the downtown Transit Terminal (430 John St.).
June 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
While there are still some that argue the merits of climate change the rest of us need to pay attention to the weather warnings issued by the Region For the balance of the weekend we are into the Region has issued an extreme heat and humidity warning that came from Environment Canada.
Especially at risk: Prevention tips: If you or someone in your care experiences rapid breathing, headache, confusion, weakness or fainting, please seek medical attention right away.
June 9th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
During the Dinner on the Bridge event, Route 1 will not service York Boulevard between Highway 6 and Dundurn all day. For service into Burlington, please move to stops on York Boulevard, east of Dundurn.  Dinner is being served on the bridge How did the organizers of “Dinner on the Bridge ever manage to convince people at Hamilton’s city hall to shut down a major road? I suppose just the way Burlington shuts down Lakeshore Road for a road race.
May 31, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
They come in at the rate of a couple every day. Most of them are immediately evident as phishing attempts and they get discarded. From time to time there is a message that catches the eye (we once got caught by a United State Postal Service scan – we were expecting a parcel and we thought this was a part of the delivery notice) This scam was aimed at TD Bank customers – we don’t bank with TD so we knew it was a phishing attempt.  The use of a photograph can be deceiving. Whenever there is something important – your bank calls you. They don’t want to lose you as a customer over what is a technical matter. This one was good – look it over and see if you can identify the flaws. Remember the cardinal rule – if in doubt – don’t.
May 29, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
Rossmore Blvd. southbound between Princess Blvd. and Balmoral Ave. will be closed on May 31, 2017 for tree removal.  There are leaves on those trees at this time of year.
May 12, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
A section of New Street west of Guelph Line to Martha Street will be closed overnight on May 16 and 17 for road resurfacing.  New Street west of Guelph Line to get a new layer of asphalt next week. Tuesday May 16, 2017 Wednesday May 17, 2017
May 10th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
The weather damage was worse than the Rob Peachey, manager of parks and open space realized. Significant erosion has resulted in the pedestrian bridge closest to Lake Ontario in Paletta Lakefront Park has been closed to ensure public safety.  Paletta Mansion, the property was once owned by Laura Secord has a number of small bridges on the property. Spring rains took out one of those bridges. There has been damage to the bridge supports and creek banks as a result of last week’s storms and wave action from Lake Ontario. An engineering consultant has deemed the bridge unsafe for public use and has recommended the bridge be removed. Plans for the removal of the bridge are underway and the area is being fenced-off with signage posted. The bridge is expected to be out of service for an extended period of time.
May 8th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
It’s an annual event – the 18th and an occasion when the police pull out all the stops and show the public what they do and how they do it.  Mini robots will be on display. Much of the equipment the police have to serve and protect a community is on display. There will be demonstrations where police officers work with a member of the K9 unit.  K9 unit on patrol Takes place Saturday May 13th between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m at HRPS Headquarters 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville. Rain or Shine: No Pets Please. There will be HMC Connections volunteer interpreters (Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Korean, Portuguese and French) available through the Information booth  Police officers going through a training exercise. ASL interpreter services available through the Information booth and ASL interpreting for all stage presentations Live Demonstrations and Interactive Displays, Family-Friendly Entertainment and Rides are part of the day. The HRPS Pipes & Drums and Chorus will be on hand – all the celebrate what the police do and to celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Children’s Safety Village  Chief Tanner takes the salute A BBQ provided by Troy’s Diner ($) FREE Admission & On-Site Parking
May 8th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
Due to extreme water saturation, the following sport fields are closed Monday May 8: Look for sunshine and a light breeze to dry up the water.  The water is high – close to the top of banks and it is moving very swiftly.
May 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
The city has closed all the parks. City of Burlington closes parks, urges caution during heavy rainfall All Burlington parks with watercourses and waterfront trails are closed as a precautionary measure. The closures include Lowville Park, Hidden Valley Park and the Beachway. These park closures are in addition to the earlier city-wide closure of sports fields. Residents are advised to: • Stay away from watercourses, shorelines and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams. All watercourses and shoreline areas should be considered dangerous during this time. High water levels, fast flowing water and slippery conditions along stream banks and shorelines make these locations extremely dangerous. Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers City staff will be continuously monitoring road and drainage conditions over the weekend.
May 5th, 2017 BURLINGTON, ON
Conservation Halton reports that as of this morning, rainfall gauges across the watershed have recorded rainfall totals ranging between 30 and 50 millimeters with an additional 20-30 millimeters forecast for today. The majority of the watershed creeks are currently running at or beyond bankfull flow conditions and Conservation Authority staff are undertaking monitoring activities throughout the watershed. Creek levels are anticipated to crest within the urban creeks later today with flows levelling off within the larger rural creek systems overnight. With the current high water levels on Lake Ontario, there remains a greater potential for erosion and shoreline flooding particularly during periods of high winds and wave action. All watercourses and shoreline areas should be considered dangerous during this time. Conservation Halton is asking all residents to stay away from watercourses, shorelines and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams. Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and slippery conditions along stream banks and shorelines make these locations extremely dangerous. Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers. Conservation Halton will continue to monitor weather reports and watershed conditions and will issue further messages as necessary. This Flood Watch will be in effect through to Monday, May 8th, 2017.
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The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge will be closed in the evenings to vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions between 8 pm and 5 am from Monday, July 24, to the morning of Saturday, July 29
The infections get to us from mosquitoes that care carrying the virus.
