Mayor's News and Update Archive

	Oakville is ready for Ontario's green economy March 10, 2010 - Ontario's plan for economic growth is one that Oakville can benefit from, Mayor Burton said today in reaction to Monday's provincial speech from the throne.

	Public provides Council with valuable input on hospital funding March 5, 2010 - Council heard from 18 delegates on Wednesday night, including residents, hospital staff and a representative from the provincial government, who expressed their views on the town's contribution toward funding a new hospital in Oakville.

	Community rallies at Queen's Park to oppose power plant March 3, 2010 - Over 2,000 people rallied Tuesday at Queen' Park to oppose the 900 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant proposed for Oakville and tell the Ontario government that power plants should not be dirty nor located close to homes and schools.

	Watch Mayor Burton this week on On the Record with Mark Carr March 1, 2010 - Mayor Burton will speak with Mark Carr about the hospital and the proposed power plant, and chat about the new Oakville Transit centre, the 2010 road improvement program and Oakville's recent heritage celebrations.

	Mayor Burton updates local groups at monthly Community Leaders meeting February 26, 2010 - Mayor Burton hosted his monthly Community Leaders Roundtable meeting on Friday morning and briefed attendees on important issues in Oakville and the latest information on town business.

	Council approves $515,000 to kick start plan for better roads February 25, 2010 - Council approved $515,000 in additional funding for the town's 2010 road resurfacing program, accelerating its aggressive plan to improve Oakville's roads over the next 10 years.

	Mayor Burton calls on Province to extend deadline for hospital funding decision February 24, 2010 - Mayor Burton has called on Minister of Health Deb Matthews and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to give Council more time to consider HHS's request for a contribution of $200 million dollars toward the new hospital.

	Oakville Mayor Rob Burton urges concerned residents to attend Tuesday's power plant rally at Queen's Park February 24, 2010 - Mayor Rob Burton is urging residents to join him and other members of Town Council Tuesday at Queen's Park at a rally to show opposition to the 900 megawatt power plant planned for Oakville.

	Congratulations to Heritage Trust award winners February 23, 2010 - Oakville had winners in seven categories, including the 2009 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement presented to former mayor Harry Barrett.

	Premier maintains need for power plant in the southwest GTA February 22, 2010 - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has acknowledged Mayor Rob Burton's letter of February 9 expressing concern about the explosion in Middletown, Connecticut.

	Oakville receives Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership February 19, 2010 - Mayor Rob Burton today accepted the 2009 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership in recognition of Oakville's leadership in heritage conservation and promotion.

	Mayor Burton congratulates Oakville's Jeff Batchelor on Olympic performance February 18, 2010 - Mayor Burton congratulated Oakville's Jeff Batchelor for representing Canada in the Snowboard Men's Halfpipe on Wednesday night at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

	Heritage celebration pays tribute to historic Oakville council chamber February 17, 2010 - To celebrate Heritage Week, Mayor Burton and members of Council stood where their predecessors once shaped earlier days of Oakville and paid tribute to the town's pioneering leadership in heritage preservation.

	Oakville residents donate over $8,900 to both UNICEF Canada and Doctors Without Borders through the Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund February 12, 2010 - Mayor Burton was pleased to present a cheque for $8,958.48 to UNICEF Canada donated by Oakville residents to the Oakville Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund, marking the end of a fundraising effort that began on January 19.

	Mayor Burton invites Minister Duguid to tour proposed power plant site February 11, 2010 - Mayor Rob Burton invited the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, to join him and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn for a personally guided tour around the site of the proposed TransCanada power plant in Oakville.

	Public information meeting about new Oakville hospital February 11 at 7 p.m. February 10, 2010 - Public information meeting about the new Oakville hospital tomorrow night will give members of the community with another opportunity to provide input on the town's contribution for funding the hospital.

	Mayor Burton asks Premier to reconsider power plant after Connecticut explosion February 9, 2010 - Mayor Burton asked Premier McGuinty to reconsider plans for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Oakville after the explosion of a natural gas-fired plant in Connecticut left at least five dead and more than a dozen injured.

	Watch Mayor Burton this week on On the Record with Mark Carr February 8, 2010 - Mayor Burton will discuss the town's public consultation process regarding funding for Oakville's new hospital, the health protection air quality by-law passed by Council on February 1, and the success of the Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund.

	Final weekend to donate to the Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund February 5, 2010 - The Oakville Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund will wrap up this weekend and February 7 will be the last day that donations are accepted. To date, the fund has raised over $16,700.

	Mayor's softball tournament to benefit CLO and KSM February 5, 2010 - Mayor Burton announced on Friday that Community Living Oakville (CLO) and Kerr Street Ministries (KSM) will be equal beneficiaries of the 2010 Mayor's Invitational Softball Tournament.

	Oakville introduces Ontario's first air quality by-law to protect community health February 3, 2010 - Town Council unanimously approved a health protection air quality by-law at its meeting Monday night, making it the first local government in Ontario to regulate air quality.

	Residents at Queens Avenue Retirement Residence receive update on new hospital February 2, 2010 - Mayor Burton paid a visit to the Queens Avenue Retirement Residence on Tuesday to answer questions about the new hospital and update residents about the town's public consultation process regarding funding for the facility.

	Mayor Burton hoists the Heart & Stroke Foundation flag for Heart Month February 1, 2010 - February is Heart Month and Mayor Burton was pleased to join Trina Carey, area manager for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, in raising the foundation's flag Monday morning at Town Hall.

	Mayor Burton updates local groups at monthly Community Leaders meeting January 29, 2010 - Mayor Burton hosted his monthly Community Leaders Roundtable meeting on Friday morning and briefed attendees on important issues in Oakville and the latest information on town business.

	Mayor Burton provides status update on QE Park renovation January 29, 2010 - Members of Oakville's arts community received an update on Thursday night regarding the status of the renovations at the QE Park Community Centre.

	Oakville donates over $16,700 to Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund in one afternoon January 26, 2010 - Mayor Burton thanked the community on Tuesday for donating $16,748.95 to the Oakville Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund. The money was raised during Saturday's fill-the-boot campaign organized by the OPFA.

	Oakville residents show support for air quality by-law January 22, 2010 - The Town of Oakville continued public consultations for its health protection air quality by-law on Thursday night. Eighty people attended a public meeting at Town Hall to review the draft by-law, ask questions, and provide comments.

	Oakville Hydro installs rooftop solar generation system January 21, 2010 - Oakville Hydro has become one of the first businesses in Oakville to install a solar energy generation system, purchasing 58 solar panels and installing them on the flat roof of its building at Fourth Line and Wyecroft Road.

	Oakville businesses offer valuable input on air quality by-law January 20, 2010 - Oakville businesses attended an information session about the town's health protection and air quality by-law on Tuesday and had an opportunity to give feedback to town staff.

	Mayor Burton's relief fund for Haiti starts today January 19, 2010 - Mayor Burton has created the Oakville Mayor's Haiti Relief Fund to give Oakville residents another easy way of making donations to help the humanitarian aid efforts in the devastated nation.

	Congratulations to James Arnold, one of Canada's favourite crossing guards January 19, 2010 - Mayor Burton welcomed James Arnold and his wife Esther to Monday night's council meeting and congratulated James for receiving the high honour of being chosen as one of Canada's Favourite Crossing Guards.

	Put Oakville on the Canadian edition of MONOPOLY - vote before February 7 January 15, 2010 - Let's put Oakville on the board. MONOPOLY is launching a new Canadian Edition and is inviting Canadians to vote for their favourite cities.

	Mayor Burton welcomes development of a wildlife management procedure January 15, 2010 - The Community Services Committee approved a plan for proceeding with the development of a wildlife management procedure for the Town of Oakville at their meeting on Tuesday night.

	Council defers vote on downtown Oakville condo application January 13, 2010 - Council decided on Monday night to defer voting on a proposed zoning by-law amendment application for a condominium development at Navy and Robinson Streets in the old Oakville community.

	Oakville releases 2009 accomplishments booklet January 5, 2010 - The Town of Oakville released its 2009 accomplishments booklet yesterday to outline the town's achievements over the last year.

	Happy holidays from Mayor Burton December 23, 2009 - On behalf of Council, I would like to extend the warmest holiday wishes to everyone in Oakville. Have a happy and safe holiday season, and a happy New Year.

	New by-law to control major emissions of fine PM goes to public review December 22, 2009 - By-law would require health effect assessment, peer review as part of facility approval process.

	Halton Regional Council passes ROPA 38 December 17, 2009 - Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 38 was passed unanimously by Regional Council yesterday, marking the end of a multi-year process to produce a new regional official plan that incorporates the results of Sustainable Halton.

	Town requests new provincial regulation for airborne fine particulate matter December 15, 2009 - Existing regulations fall short of protecting residents from air pollution.

	Oakville Council holds overall tax increase to 1.6% December 15, 2009 - Budget includes $2.3 million in savings while maintaining programs and funding facilities.

	Natural Heritage System proposed for Halton under attack December 14, 2009 - Mayor Burton is encouraging Oakville residents to call on their Regional Councillors to support a natural heritage system proposed for Halton, which would connect and support Oakville's Natural Heritage System (NHS) north of Dundas.

	Oakville Budget Committee recommends overall 1.6 % tax increase December 9, 2009 - Budget aims to maintain programs and services.

	Oakville Transit schedules adjusted to improve connections December 7, 2009 - Oakville Transit has made adjustments to 13 bus routes in order to improve travel across town and meet GO train connections.

	Regional air quality standards would give guidelines for Oakville December 4, 2009 - Halton Regional Council's Planning and Public Works committee has recommended that Halton Council include new air quality policies in Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 38.

	Oakville to add nearly 50,000 jobs by 2031 December 1, 2009 - Mayor Burton spoke in depth about the town's 10-year Economic Development Strategy, including initiatives to support local businesses and create new employment opportunities, to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce this morning.

	Mayor Burton featured on Cogeco TV's On the Record this week November 30, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton will be a featured guest on Cogeco TV's On the Record hosted by Mark Carr this Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. on cable channel 23.

	Mayor Burton to address Chamber of Commerce on December 1, 2009 November 26, 2009 - Mayor Burton's presentation will focus on the implementation of Oakville's award-winning Economic Development Strategy and the town's 2010 budget, as well as highlight new institutional and commercial developments in town.

	Stage set for development in north Oakville November 26, 2009 - OMB decision allows for employment land in North Oakville West Secondary Plan area.

	Thousands turn out for Oakville Santa Claus Parade November 23, 2009 - Thousands turned out and enjoyed good weather on Saturday, November 21 for Oakville's 61st annual Santa Claus Parade.

	Mayor Burton congratulates Oakville's new firefighters November 20, 2009 - The Oakville Fire department celebrated the graduation of 20 new recruits from the Oakville Training Campus for Emergency Excellence this afternoon.

	Construction underway on Kerr Street Ministries Dream Centre November 18, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton and Ward 2 Councillors Cathy Duddeck and Fred Oliver were in attendance yesterday to celebrate the beginning of the erection of the steel frame for Kerr Street Ministries Dream Centre.

	Mayor asks residents to request action from minister of the environment November 17, 2009 - Mayor asking residents to write letters to the Minister Gerretsen supporting the town's request for a more comprehensive individual environmental assessment for the proposed power plant.

	Mayor supports MPP's request for moratorium on power plants November 11, 2009 - Mayor Burton is supporting a request made by Oakville MPP Flynn for a moratorium on the construction of natural gas fired power facilities to give the provincial government time to review and consider a draft setback regulation.

	Mayor to drop puck at Blades benefit game for breast cancer November 10, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton and members of Town Council will be in attendance at the Oakville Blades Pink in the Rink fundraiser game on Friday, November 13.

	Mayor Burton Featured on Cogeco TV's On the Record this Week November 3, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton will be a featured guest on Cogeco TV's On the Record hosted by Mark Carr tonight at 6:30 p.m.

	Tree Planting Celebrates International Day of Climate Action October 21, 2009 - On Saturday, October 24, join Mayor Rob Burton, Ward 3 Councillor Mary Chapin and the Oakvillegreen Ground Breakers in planting native trees and shrubs at Aspen Forest Park to celebrate the 350-Internation Day of Climate Action.

	Mayor Burton's Column on the TransCanada Power Plant October 16, 2009 - Reprinted from the Oakville Beaver.

	Mayor Discusses Power Plant Decision on Cogeco TV's THE SOURCE Tonight at 7 p.m. October 7, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton will appear on Cogeco TV's THE SOURCE tonight at 7 p.m., repeating this Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, as well as October 12 and 13.

	Mayor Burton Featured on Cogeco TV's On the Record October 6 at 6:30 p.m. October 5, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton will be a featured guest on Cogeco TV's On the Record hosted by Mark Carr this Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.

	Oakville and Halton Give Over $300,000 in Grants for Dream Centre October 1, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Mayor's Invitational Gala Reception raises $490,000 for Kerr Street Ministries.

	Mayor, Council Disappointed in OPA Decision to Place Power Plant in Oakville September 30, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Town will work to ensure government fulfills commitment to cleaner air.

	Mayor Thanks Regional Council for Supporting Fight Against Power Plant September 29, 2009 - Ontario's Chief Medical Officer to further assess impact of power plant on airshed.

	Over 100 Citizens Attend Free Crystal Meth Information Presentation September 28, 2009 - More than 100 concerned citizens attended a free information presentation sponsored by Mayor Rob Burton to get the facts on Crystal Meth.

	Council Withdraws Motion on Emission Reduction Targets September 15, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Council responds to concerns raised by residents.

	Free Information Presentation about Crystal Meth at Town Hall - September 22 September 15, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Mayor hosts multi-media presentation by executive director of Crystal Meth Society of BC.

	Mayor Congratulates MPP Kevin Flynn on New Position September 11, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Oakville MPP appointed as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.

	Council Supports Oakville's First Habitat for Humanity Project September 10, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Mayor calls for volunteers to help create new affordable housing.

	Council to Call on OPA to Take Action to Improve Air Quality September 9, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Resolution calls for 2-for-1 emissions cuts if power plant located near Oakville.

	Mayor brings Oakville's power plant concerns to the Premier August 21, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Mayor, McGuinty discuss residents' fears about power plant location and emissions.

	Part of Natural Heritage System to be transferred to public hands August 9, 2009 - Office of the Mayor - Trinison breaks ground on first development in the New Communities of Oakville.

	Mayor seeks health ban on power plants Reprinted from the Oakville Beaver, Friday, July 10, 2009. By David Lea. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton has opened a new front in the quest to keep a proposed gas-fired power plant away from Oakville neighbourhoods.

	Developers pack region meeting to influence DC debate Reprinted from the Oakville Beaver, Friday, July 10, 2009. By Tim Foran, Metroland West Media Group. They came from across the GTA - pulled from construction sites where they had spent the morning working and piled on to seven buses ...

	Council Extends Deadline for New Development Charges By-law June 30, 2009 - Council has extended the deadline for the final approval of the town's new development charges by-law to August 10, 2009.

	Council Approves New 10-Year Capital Forecast June 1, 2009 - Meeting the future needs of the community was the key focus as Council approved the Town's 2009-2018 capital forecast.

	Mayor Launches Youth Engagement Program May 27, 2009 - Mayor Rob Burton launched the Mayor's Youth Engagement Program on May 5, marking the beginning of a campaign to engage Oakville youth in the activities of municipal government, and encourage participation in the community.

	Oakville Attends Summit to Strengthen Regional Economy May 7, 2009 - Town and Regional Councillor for Ward 6 Tom Adams, who is the current Budget Chair, represented Oakville at the GTR Economic Summit, a meeting of leaders from Halton, York, Durham, Peel and Toronto regions to develop strategies to ...

	Councillor Adams Re-appointed as Budget Committee Chair March 4, 2009 - Town and Regional Councillor Tom Adams has been selected to chair the Town's Budget Committee for the second consecutive year.

	Council Asks for Improved Garbage Enclosures and Handling Controls March 3, 2009 - Town Council has asked staff to report on improving by-law standards regarding garbage enclosures and related waste handling control.

	Oakville Celebrates Adam van Koeverden's Olympic Silver October 6, 2008 - Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council invite you to a public reception for Adam van Koeverden at Town Hall on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 6 p.m.

	Mayor Says Council's Teamwork Drives Progress September 30, 2008 - Mayor Rob Burton delivered the second annual Status Report on the Town's Strategic Plan at Monday's Council meeting.

	Green Mayor Gets Greener September 26, 2008 - Oakville's green Mayor, Rob Burton, got a little greener with the installation of a peaksaver thermostat at his home this morning.

	Oakville's Innovation Success Highlighted by Minister at Mayor's Business Breakfast September 26, 2008 - Moving forward in a globalized market, during a time of change, was the focus of Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson's keynote address at the Mayor's Quarterly Business Breakfast yesterday.

	Mayor Comments on Ford's Phasing Out of Third Shift September 12, 2008 - Oakville Mayor Rob Burton comments on Ford's announcement about phasing out the third shift of the paint and body shops at the Oakville plant.

	Town Holds Successful Meeting wth Arts Groups September 2, 2008 - Residents are expressing excitement and thanks to Mayor Rob Burton after a meeting that focused on plans for community arts space at QE Park.

	Oakville Takes Ownership of Prime Waterfront Lands in Bronte August 18, 2008 - The Town took ownership on Friday of 7 acres of prime waterfront lands as part of a 2006 Ontario Municipal Board decision granting the Town the eastern portion of the Palm Place Developments Inc. property as public parkland.

	Growing the Greenbelt - McGuinty Government Ready to Expand the Greenbelt August 13, 2008 - From the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Ontarians' ideas have shaped new rules for the expansion of the Greenbelt's boundaries.

	Oakville Breaks Ground to Kickoff Construction of State-of-the-Art Sports Park July 15, 2008 - The Town of Oakville officially kicked off construction of Oakville's new state-of-the-art sports park, currently known as North Park, at a ground-breaking ceremony today.

	GO Transit Begins Work on New Parking Spaces for Oakville Station July 2, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - Today GO Transit began work to create 200 additional parking spaces at the Oakville GO Station.

	GE President Showcases Ecomagination at Quarterly Business Breakfast June 12, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - Ecomagination, General Electric's commitment to invest in innovative solutions to environmental challenges, was the focus of discussion at the Mayor's second quarter business breakfast today.

	GO Transit's New Double-Decker Buses Roll out of Oakville April 28, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - GO Transit's new state-of-the-art double-decker buses rolled out of the Oakville GO Station today on their inaugural trips to York University.

	Mayors Seek Solutions for Automotive Industry April 28, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - The Ontario Mayors for Automotive Investment (OMAI) came together in Oshawa last Friday to discuss major issues that are impacting the automotive industry in Ontario.

	Social Services Leaders Bring Issues to the Table April 10, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - The leaders of Oakville's social services sector came together today to discuss issues facing our community at the Mayor's Social Services Roundtable.

	Oakville Budget Delivers on New and Enhanced Programs and Services March 27, 2008 - Fire services, new facilities and expanded transit service recognized as priorities.

	Premier Delivers Good News for Oakville Bus Riders March 25, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - Premier McGuinty's unveiling of GO Transit's new double decker buses brought good news for Oakville commuters last week, as the new buses will travel the route from Oakville Station to York University.

	Town Studies Indoor Soccer Building to Complete Pine Glen Community Park March 20, 2008 - Planning that could lead later this year to the Town's first indoor soccer building, in partnership with Oakville Soccer Club, was given initial approval by Oakville Council's Community Services Committee in a 7-0 vote Tuesday night.

	Earth Hour March 29, 8 p.m. - We're In. Are You? March 10, 2008 - Earth Hour is picking up speed in Oakville with residents and businesses joining the campaign to raise awareness of climate change.

	Federal Budget Disappoints Oakville Mayor February 28, 2008 - Office of the Mayor - "For the second time in a row, the Federal budget does almost nothing for Oakville," a disappointed Mayor Rob Burton said today.

	Natural Heritage System Boundaries Preserved at OMB January 16, 2008 - The Ontario Municipal Board has issued its decision, accepting the settlements approved by the Town and resolving the remaining matters related to the approval of the new Secondary Plan.

	Mayor and Councillors Invite You to a New Year's Levee December 18, 2007 - Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council will open the doors of Town Hall for a New Year's Levee on Sunday, January 6, 2008, from 1 to 5 p.m.

	Mayor's Index Continues to Show Positive Signals for Oakville's Future Economic Growth December 13, 2007 - Oakville's economic health is up 14 points over last year, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton announced today.