By Gazette Staff
September 23rd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Burlington issued charges under its Private and Public Tree By-laws in relation to tree cutting on Millcroft development property at 2155 Country Club Drive that occurred earlier this spring.
This is what the city is now saying was illegal and has laid charges in Provincial Court. A proactive municipal would have sent a bylaw officer in with an order to cease cutting..
Five parties, including the developer, landowner, and contractor, are facing charges under the Private Tree By-law (40-2022) for allegedly causing or permitting the injury or destruction of trees without the required permits between April and June 2025. Additional charges have been laid against the contractor for removing and damaging trees under the Public Tree By-law (68-2013).
As this matter is currently before the courts, no further comment will be provided at this time.
The City understands how deeply people care about this neighbourhood, and we are committed to ongoing monitoring and transparency throughout the construction process.
The City is working with the developer to provide construction-related updates as they become available on millcroftgreens.com and www.burlington.ca/millcroftupdates
Isn’t this a case of the horse being already out of the barn? Whatever the fine – it will be written off as the cost of doing business. Maybe an apology will make the city happy.
Will the city advise the public when the matter will be heard in Court so people can hear the arguments?
The people doing the work needed to keep some of the trees safe have put fencing around many areas of the site.
Links and Resources
- Current development project page: Millcroft Greens – 2155 Country Club Dr.
- www.burlington.ca/millcroftupdates
- Media Release: City Investigating Tree Removal Activity at Millcroft Redevelopment Site
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No, this is not a case of a horse already being out of the barn. The actual saying being it would be like closing the barn door after the horse has bolted. That saying would have been applicable if the dastardly deed had been done before the OLT ruling and the charges brought after, almost like a retaliation. In this case though, the dastardly deed has only just been done and would appear to be illegal, but the courts will decide that. An apology will not suffice. If the City accepts an apology then basically they’re giving the green light to others
to follow suit. A fine, yes will be absorbed as the cost of doing business and will be figured into the sale price of the homes. A fine and hopefully a substantial fine will show the City means business and cannot just be laughed at.
Im pretty sure Angelo B will be totally satisfied with a “sorry” as he lines his political contributions coffers with developer dollars!!!! Shame shame
Editor’s note: Every council member receives campaign donations. It is legal. No shame whatsoever.
Manny , a simple search on the City website would allow you look up Councillor Bentiviga ‘s election expenses and donations for 2022. Guess what no developers on that list. Maybe you should check facts before you spew BS
I can send you the link if you wish to stew some more