Burlington’s Premier Pickleball & Padel Spot

Burlington has a pickleball and padel secret.

Blue Zone Courts is a year-round indoor and outdoor club for players of all levels, from first-timers to regulars looking to sharpen their game. With 15 premium courts, drop-ins, round robins, lessons, group clinics, leagues, tournaments and a strong community vibe, it’s quickly becoming the go-to spot for pickleball and padel in the city.

Heard of pickleball or padel? Curious and want to try but don’t know where to start? Blue Zone Courts makes it easy to take the next step with the Blue Zone Starter.

For just $59, you can try pickleball or padel with a one-hour lesson and immediately play with 2-4 beginner sessions.

This is your quick start to your new favourite sport and warm intro to the Blue Zone community.

Stay active this winter by picking up a new hobby, Blue Zone Courts is calling your name.

Ontario kicked off the new year with several rule changes that touch everyday life, from job hunting to recycling and road safety.

At work, employers with 25 or more staff must now include salary ranges in job postings and disclose whether AI is used in the hiring process, giving job seekers more transparency upfront.

In health care, Ontario is speeding up licensing for out-of-province professionals and expanding what midwives can do, while also adding more prenatal and newborn screening tests.

On the roads, impaired driving laws are tougher, with lifetime licence bans now possible in the most serious cases, and stricter penalties for repeat vehicle theft.

For families, Canadian Disability Benefit payments will no longer be counted as income when determining child-care fee subsidies, which could lower costs for some households.

At home, carbon monoxide alarms are now required on every level of houses, condos, and apartments, improving household safety.

When it comes to recycling, Ontario has introduced a single, province-wide list of what belongs in the blue box, expanding the range of recyclable items and reducing confusion.

And finally, for alcohol sales, large wine containers now have a minimum price, and grocery and convenience stores face fewer rules around how alcohol is displayed and sold.

As the Legion marks 100 years, it is adding a small twist to this year’s membership renewals with a chance to win a new Ford F-150. Burlington members are included, whether they are renewing, joining, or already lifetime members.

The giveaway is part celebration and part incentive to stay involved. It’s the opportunity to win a cool truck, but also a reminder of how long the Legion has been part of local life through fundraising, gatherings, and support for veterans.

As 2025 wrapped up, Guelph Line stood out for all the wrong reasons, leading Burlington in speeding tickets with 467 recorded incidents. Appleby Line followed close behind, pushing the combined total on those two north-south routes to nearly 900 speeding offences in one year.

Red light violations told a similar story. Brant, Guelph, and Appleby lines all saw steady numbers, mostly along busy stretches from Lakeshore north. Police say the takeaway heading into 2026 is simple. Slow down and pay attention.

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Have you ever seen the downtown pier look like a windy day on the Pacific Ocean?

A local Instagram user captured just that, making Burlington’s shore almost look surf-able:

Olivia is feeling overwhelmed at the shelter, where all the sights and sounds can be so much for her sensitive heart. She is a gentle, loving girl who longs for the comfort and safety of a forever home. Once she knows she is truly safe, Olivia is sure to blossom, showing the warmth and affection she has been holding inside.

At just one year old, she is ready for a family who will give her the love and patience she deserves, someone to help her feel at home, at last.

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