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How many library cards are in circulation? By Staff April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON FAST FACTS: Number of staff FTE – 140 Number of books on shelves – BPL’s Collection totals […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Library Battle of the Books finals took place today: Sacred Heart and Ascension were the winners By Pepper Parr April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON It was the finals for the Battle of the Books; a public library program that started […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Nine Women Step Into CFL Roles: A Program Supporting Female Leadership By Jen Carera April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The Canadian Football League (CFL) is once again striving for inclusivity and gender diversity in its […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	EVENT: Community gathering - Location changed to Millcroft Mill on the corner of Country Club and Upper Middle By Staff April23rd, 2024 BURLINGTON, ON The MAD people (Millcroft Against Development) called it a community gathering – not a demonstration. They hoped Premier […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
A controlled burn will be taking place at the site of Fisher's Pond By Staff April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The Bruce Trail Conservancy advises that a controlled burn will be taking place at the site of […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Your Library is Open (and Believes in Democracy) By Staff April 23, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON The Burlington Library sent out the following statement a number of months ago: “We live in an […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
The rise of online casinos in Canada explored By Olivia Sabell April 23rd, 2025 BURLINGTON. ON Online casinos have been a revelation in the gambling world since the beginning of the 21st […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Planned (weather dependent) operating dates for the 2025 outdoor pool season. By Staff April 22nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Planned (weather dependent) operating dates for the 2025 outdoor pool season. The planned operating dates are as […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Rivers: 'Nobody running for prime minister on behalf of a major political party could be that ignorant.' By Ray Rivers April 22nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION “The Conservative leader says that only one per cent of single-use plastics find their way into […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Metrolinx has saved millions for transit riders with their One Fare program By Staff April 22nd, 2025 BURLINGTON, on Last year, the Ontario government and Metrolinx launched the One Fare Program, which has made taking transit […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Celtic The Business of Gaming: How Burlington is Adapting to the Online Casino Industry By Eric Roy April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON As this industry evolves, Burlington is adapting to the growing demand for digital gaming experiences. This […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Burlington Chef Sweeps Two By Staff April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Chef Bart, owner of Son of a Peach Pizzeria & The Sunshine Doughnut Co., in Burlington, Ontario, […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Creating an electricity grid that meets the needs of Canadians - coast to coast By Pepper Parr April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Doug Ford takes major first step to end Ontario’s electricity separatism Last week, the Government of […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	EARTH DAY: Our Power, Our Planet™ By Staff April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON For 55 years, Earth Day has led the world in educating and mobilizing the public to take action […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Understanding Wagering Requirements for Casino Bonuses – Allyspin Explaining By Julieta Belen Correa April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Online casinos in Canada provide something that brick-and-mortar establishments don’t: bonuses. Some land-based casinos offer […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Social media has made education accessible and learning fun and easy. By Richard K. Howarder April 21st, 2029 BURLINGTON, ON Social media is not only a source of fun or entertainment. It can also help […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
The Perks of Using Bank Transfers in Online Casinos By Lyall Gillies April 21st, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Bank transfer is one of the oldest and most reliable payment methods. For players who value […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Social platforms can be used for multiple purposes, including building and expanding your professional network. By Richard J. Howell April 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Social platforms have become quite relevant and powerful in today’s age and can be used […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Millcroft: Saturday, April 26 - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a Community Assembly By Pepper Parr April 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON Fences are up; surveillance is installed. Trees could be coming down soon. The developer is setting […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)	Will the results of the election on the 28th lead to a lot of political changes? By Pepper Parr April 19th, 2025 BURLINGTON, ON OPINION Is this a good time to look at what the political leadership in the country might […] Share this: Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)