On June 24, 2026, MPAC shared a press release titled “More Ontario homes valued under $500,000 as market eases from 2022 peak”. MPAC stands for "Municipal Property Assessment Corporation". How did Burlington Fare? The table below shows the percentage of properties assessed with a value less than $500,000. We can see that in 2016, 39% … Continue reading Opinion – The assessed value of homes for property tax purposes is coming down; will this affect the property taxes we pay?
Opinion – Are we headed for another dispute with CN Rail?
On Monday, July 6, 2026, our city council will be discussing Item 13.3 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 1200 King Road (DGM-28-26) This is a "Committee of the Whole" meeting where votes are recommendations. When the council votes “yes,” they're voting to recommend that council approve the specific action during a future "Regular … Continue reading Opinion – Are we headed for another dispute with CN Rail?
Opinion – Why is Millcroft Greens calling for the release of all confidential documents?
On June 5th, 2026, Millcroft Greens, the developer planning to build homes on the Millcroft golf course, posted this on its website. “Burlington residents - specifically those in Millcroft - should call upon the Mayor and CAO to immediately release all correspondence and records relating to the Millcroft Greens property so that the decision-making process … Continue reading Opinion – Why is Millcroft Greens calling for the release of all confidential documents?
Opinion – Election 2026 – Show your support!
Municipal elections will be held across Ontario on October 26, 2026. We'll be voting for a mayor, our ward councillor, and a school trustee. The most important way to support a candidate is to vote for them. In the 2022 election, of the 142,218 eligible voters in Burlington, only 39,217, or 27.6 percent, voted. Other … Continue reading Opinion – Election 2026 – Show your support!
Opinion – A First Look at Burlington’s 2027 Budget
Take a look at the forecasted Burlington property tax increases for the next five years and consider voting in the October 26th, 2026, election. Voter turnout is always low, and people should be voting for or against these increases. Voting lets our elected representatives know whether they’re on the right track. The Burlington item on … Continue reading Opinion – A First Look at Burlington’s 2027 Budget
Opinion: Tax Clarity or Clever Math?
April showers bring May flowers, but June brings something less pleasant to Burlington mailboxes: the first property tax bill of 2026. Whether you own a home, rent an apartment, or simply shop at local businesses, you are paying property taxes. They are baked into our rent, our groceries, and the price of our morning coffee. … Continue reading Opinion: Tax Clarity or Clever Math?
Opinion – What’s $90 million between friends?
Every year, the City of Burlington releases a budget. We can expect to see the 2027 budget after the October 26, 2026, municipal elections. There is always a lot of debate about the percentage of the tax increase, but what does the increase mean in terms of total tax dollars? One of the more interesting … Continue reading Opinion – What’s $90 million between friends?
Opinion – Indwell – “Let’s open doors together.”
Burlington has a hidden homeless problem, with many people living in tents along the railway tracks. Social housing is the responsibility of Halton Region. While Halton Community Housing Corporation manages over 2,200 units, shelters are operating at 140% capacity, and the wait time for social housing is over 7 years. To help with this crisis, … Continue reading Opinion – Indwell – “Let’s open doors together.”
Opinion – What does Community Housing mean?
What does Community Housing in Halton mean? Where does the Indwell Project on Waterdown Rd fit in?
Committee of the Whole – May 11, 2026
This is a computer-generated transcript of the meeting and may contain inaccuracies. You can check the accuracy of any statement by using the timestamp information and watching the video of the meeting from the city's website. This transcript is provided as a service to the community. Hearing-impaired individuals who are unable to watch the meeting … Continue reading Committee of the Whole – May 11, 2026