Category: Events

Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

May 4, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 to 9. This year, the City of Burlington is partnering with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to focus on one key piece of preparedness that is often overlooked: home insurance and how it works when you need it most.  The webinar covers how insurance works in practice, what is typically covered when it … More Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

Blackburnian Warbler perched on a tree

Take Action for Birds

April 27, 2026

Now is the time to see the amazing natural event that is annual spring bird migration! Spring migration begins in mid-March and ramps up through April, before peaking in mid-May with the arrival of the colourful warblers. Some birds are returning to the Burlington area to choose a breeding territory, while others stop over briefly … More Take Action for Birds