Burlington, Ont. – Oct. 8, 2015— To mark Local Government Week, which runs Oct. 18 to 24, residents and high school civics classes are invited to participate in an exciting and informative scavenger hunt that will lead participants to discover (or rediscover) some of the wonderful and amazing places and features of Burlington.

“Of the three levels of government, it’s the municipal or local government that has the most impact on our daily lives,” said Mayor Rick Goldring. “This week is about highlighting and appreciating the work that is done to keep our city moving forward while balancing growth, the economy and environmental concerns.”

Scavenger hunt participants can share their scavenger hunt selfies on Twitter with #BurlOnGov or upload the photos at Burlington.ca/localgovweek. Photos submitted or tagged will be entered into a random draw for prizes. Participating Grade 10 civics classes will be entered to win a pizza lunch for their class. Individuals, families, teams or classes are encouraged to be creative with their selfies.

For the list of scavenger hunt goals, visit burlington.ca/localgovweek or come to the clerk’s desk at City Hall, 426 Brant St., during regular business hours.

About Local Government Week, Oct. 18-24

Local Government Week is a campaign intended to highlight the key role that Ontario municipal governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, amenities and physical makeup of Ontario's diverse communities.

The objective of the campaign is to help students and residents gain an understanding of municipal government and its impact on everyday lives. It is also intended to create more engaged citizenship and stewardship of our local communities.

The campaign is a partnership between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

To learn more about Local Government Week, please visit www.amcto.com.

Burlington is one of Canada’s best and most livable cities, a place where people, nature and business thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/enews.

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