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Meet the 30 Candidates Vying for Burlington's Seven Council Seats

Thirty candidates are officially in the running for Burlington's seven City Council seats and the Mayor's chair this October. Here's a full ward-by-ward breakdown of who's competing — including some familiar faces and a few notable comebacks.

50+ mm of Rain Possible for Burlington-Oakville This Weekend

Environment Canada put Burlington–Oakville on notice for a potentially soggy weekend, with more than 50 mm of rain possible from Saturday, August 22 into Sunday morning. Flooded roads and low-lying areas are a concern — here's what to watch for.

Ward 6 Councillor Breaks Down Mount Nemo Quarry Expansion Proposal

A Ward 6 councillor has shared a video explainer on the proposed Mount Nemo Quarry expansion — if you want to know what's being discussed and what it could mean for Burlington, this is a good place to start.

Tree of Heaven Is Back — Cutting It Won't Cut It

A local resident is flagging that Tree of Heaven at Aldershot School was recently cut rather than properly treated — and that means it's coming back. Here's what actually works against one of Ontario's most stubborn invasive trees.

Bayhawks Men Drop Burloak Derby 4–0, Eye Season Finale in Barrie

Burlington's Bayhawks men fell 4–0 to Oakville in a lopsided Burloak derby, conceding three goals in five second-half minutes. The squad heads to Barrie for their season finale, with standings implications still in play.

Mayor's Campaign Sign Broke City Rules — But Will Anything Come of It?

A resident complaint put the spotlight on a Mayor Meed Ward campaign sign that appears to have broken Burlington's election sign rules — but formal charges in these situations are a long shot.

30 Candidates Are Running for Seven Seats on Burlington Council

The nomination deadline has passed and Burlington's municipal election field is set: 30 candidates are running for seven seats across the city's six wards. Find out who's running in your neighbourhood.

Ward 3 Candidate Katy Moore Speaks Out on Traffic and Policing

Ward 3 council candidate Katy Moore is linking traffic management and police enforcement as interconnected priorities in her campaign platform. If you're a Ward 3 resident, her take on neighbourhood safety is worth following.