By Staff
September 24th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
City of Burlington administrative services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Sept. 30 is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. As part of Orange Shirt Day, residents can come to Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd) to reflect and take part in a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace, hosted by local indigenous people.
Opening remarks will begin at 6 p.m., from the pavilion at the east end of the park, with a walk to follow along the Waterfront Trail ending at Beachway Park for a tobacco ceremony. Additional details can be found on the city’s online events calendar at burlington.ca/calendar. Participants are encouraged to wear orange shirts and moccasins if they have them.
We encourage residents to visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website for educational materials and resources.
| City Service | Holiday Closure Information |
| Animal Services | The Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. will be closed to appointments on Monday, Sept. 30. To report an animal control related emergency on a holiday, please call 905-335-7777. |
| Burlington Transit | Burlington Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Sept. 30. For real-time bus information and schedules, visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca.
The Downtown Transit Terminal, at 430 John St., and Specialized Dispatch will be open on Monday, Sept. 30. |
| City Hall | Service Burlington and the Building, Renovating and Licensing counter on the main floor of City Hall at 426 Brant St., will be closed to all appointments and walk-in service on Monday, Sept. 30.
Many service payments are available online at burlington.ca/onlineservices. For online development services, MyFiles can be used by residents who have applied for Pre-Building Approval. Check the status of Pre Building Approval applications at burlington.ca/MyFiles. |
| Halton Court Services – Provincial Offences Office | Court administration counter services at 4085 Palladium Way will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30.
Except for the holiday closure, telephone payments are available at 905-637-1274, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. All in-person services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Many services are also available by email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or online at Halton Court Services. Payment of Provincial Offences fines is available 24/7 at www.paytickets.ca. |
| Parking | Paid parking will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 30.
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| Recreation Programs and Facilities | Recreation facilities are open for registered and drop-in programs and rentals on Monday, Sept. 30. Please note: The Burlington Seniors Centre is open for drop-ins only and Bistro service is not available on Monday, Sept. 30. Drop-in recreation program schedules are available at burlington.ca/dropinandplay.
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| Roads, Parks and Forestry | The administrative office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30. Essential services will be provided as required. |
Links and Resources
- Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and how you can contribute at www.orangeshirtday.org.
- Hear Survivor stories and read the Calls to Action at National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
perhaps they could use their free time in recognition of this “holiday of observance” to paint some crosswalks “orange”.
is this a paid day off for “administrative staff” ??
Editor’s comment: Did you think it would be anything else ?