City of Burlington will Observe National Day of Mourning in Honour of Queen Elizabeth II
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 15, 2022 — The City of Burlington will observe the National Day of Mourning as a one-time holiday on Monday, Sept. 19, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. This day coincides with the Queen’s funeral.A public viewing of the Queen’s funeral will be hosted by the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) on Sept. 19. The doors will open at 5 a.m., with the funeral scheduled to start at 6 a.m. Residents are also invited to send a message of condolence through the National Electronic Condolence Book or in person at City Hall (426 Brant St.) from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., until Friday, Sept. 16. The Book of Condolence will again be made available at BPAC on Monday, Sept. 19 for signing.Impacts to City Services
- City Hall and other non-essential city services, including Service Burlington, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
- Halton Court Services will be open and operating with skeleton staff, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including the court administration counters. All regular court appearances scheduled will be proceeding as planned. Telephone and email services will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 905-637-1274 and burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca
- Road and parks maintenance for garbage pickup, washroom cleaning, road patrol and cemetery services will continue.
- Recreation facilities are open for scheduled programs and rentals on Sept. 19.
- Engineering Services will continue to provide inspections on ongoing City of Burlington capital construction projects.
- Crossing guard and parking enforcement services will be provided.
- Bylaw enforcement will be available to handle any emergency work that may arise.
Also on Monday, Sept. 19:
- National Commemorative Ceremony to honour the Life & Service of Her Majesty at Ottawa’s Christ Church Cathedral (11 a.m.)
- Ontario to observe a moment of silence (1 p.m.); and
- Burlington Transit to pause service for 96 seconds (1 p.m.)
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