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Tumbler Ridge public library remains open to support community after tragedy www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Tumbler Ridge public library remains open to support community after tragedy www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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CULC releases national study on the social impact of urban public libraries librarianship.ca/news/culc-st...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
CULC releases national study on the social impact of urban public libraries librarianship.ca/news/culc-st...
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CFLA Releases Climate Action Resources for Library Sector librarianship.ca/news/cfla-cl...
January 28, 2026 at 12:44 PM
CFLA Releases Climate Action Resources for Library Sector librarianship.ca/news/cfla-cl...
‘The Librarians’ to Premiere on PBS on February 9 librarianship.ca/news/the-lib...
The documentary will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on the same day.
The documentary will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on the same day.
January 28, 2026 at 12:42 PM
‘The Librarians’ to Premiere on PBS on February 9 librarianship.ca/news/the-lib...
The documentary will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on the same day.
The documentary will be available for streaming on the PBS app and PBS YouTube channel on the same day.
New details show vigorous, pricey process to identify explicit books in Edmonton schools www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Records reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.
Records reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
New details show vigorous, pricey process to identify explicit books in Edmonton schools www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Records reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.
Records reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.
Are librarians the key for teaching AI literacy? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Armed with media literacy and other critical skills, these educators want to spark deeper thinking about AI
Armed with media literacy and other critical skills, these educators want to spark deeper thinking about AI
January 26, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Are librarians the key for teaching AI literacy? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Armed with media literacy and other critical skills, these educators want to spark deeper thinking about AI
Armed with media literacy and other critical skills, these educators want to spark deeper thinking about AI
Brandon library teams up with Ask Auntie to create downtown resource hub www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A new community support hub has launched inside the downtown library to connect vulnerable individuals with essential resources through Ask Auntie, a program that offers a range of social supports.
A new community support hub has launched inside the downtown library to connect vulnerable individuals with essential resources through Ask Auntie, a program that offers a range of social supports.
January 26, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Brandon library teams up with Ask Auntie to create downtown resource hub www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A new community support hub has launched inside the downtown library to connect vulnerable individuals with essential resources through Ask Auntie, a program that offers a range of social supports.
A new community support hub has launched inside the downtown library to connect vulnerable individuals with essential resources through Ask Auntie, a program that offers a range of social supports.
Toronto may cancel new community centres, libraries if development funding dries up globalnews.ca/news/1163476...
The city's chief financial officer reiterated that roughly $300 million had been deferred as revenue from development charges dries up, adding that some projects may be cancelled.
The city's chief financial officer reiterated that roughly $300 million had been deferred as revenue from development charges dries up, adding that some projects may be cancelled.
Toronto may cancel new community centres, libraries if development funding dries up - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
The city's chief financial officer reiterated that roughly $300 million had been deferred as revenue from development charges dries up, adding that some projects may be cancelled.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Toronto may cancel new community centres, libraries if development funding dries up globalnews.ca/news/1163476...
The city's chief financial officer reiterated that roughly $300 million had been deferred as revenue from development charges dries up, adding that some projects may be cancelled.
The city's chief financial officer reiterated that roughly $300 million had been deferred as revenue from development charges dries up, adding that some projects may be cancelled.
Hamilton Central Library to close Sundays amid downtown safety concerns www.chch.com/chch-news/ha...
Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch will be closed Sundays starting next month due to an increase in overdoses and mental health challenges downtown.
Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch will be closed Sundays starting next month due to an increase in overdoses and mental health challenges downtown.
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Hamilton Central Library to close Sundays amid downtown safety concerns www.chch.com/chch-news/ha...
Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch will be closed Sundays starting next month due to an increase in overdoses and mental health challenges downtown.
Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch will be closed Sundays starting next month due to an increase in overdoses and mental health challenges downtown.
'Warnings from history': Library promotes books on tough topics www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/w...
In an effort to help residents understand complex and often frightening global events, the Thunder Bay Public Library has launched a new book display.
In an effort to help residents understand complex and often frightening global events, the Thunder Bay Public Library has launched a new book display.
January 26, 2026 at 1:06 PM
'Warnings from history': Library promotes books on tough topics www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/w...
In an effort to help residents understand complex and often frightening global events, the Thunder Bay Public Library has launched a new book display.
In an effort to help residents understand complex and often frightening global events, the Thunder Bay Public Library has launched a new book display.
PG Public Library partners with Airport to offer free digital library access to travellers www.myprincegeorgenow.com/241321/news/...
The Prince George Public Library and Prince George Airport are launching a new partnership to help make waiting at the Airport a bit more bearable.
The Prince George Public Library and Prince George Airport are launching a new partnership to help make waiting at the Airport a bit more bearable.
January 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
PG Public Library partners with Airport to offer free digital library access to travellers www.myprincegeorgenow.com/241321/news/...
The Prince George Public Library and Prince George Airport are launching a new partnership to help make waiting at the Airport a bit more bearable.
The Prince George Public Library and Prince George Airport are launching a new partnership to help make waiting at the Airport a bit more bearable.
Kaslo Public Library welcomes new library director nelsonstar.com/2026/01/15/k...
Darlene Edwards has joined the team at the Kaslo and District Public Library as the new library director.
Darlene Edwards has joined the team at the Kaslo and District Public Library as the new library director.
January 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Kaslo Public Library welcomes new library director nelsonstar.com/2026/01/15/k...
Darlene Edwards has joined the team at the Kaslo and District Public Library as the new library director.
Darlene Edwards has joined the team at the Kaslo and District Public Library as the new library director.
From Air Force to archives: New director takes flight at Portage library www.thegraphicleader.com/news/local-n...
From patrolling the skies to navigating the stacks, McKayla Goddard is bringing a unique set of skills to her new role as director of the Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
From patrolling the skies to navigating the stacks, McKayla Goddard is bringing a unique set of skills to her new role as director of the Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
January 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
From Air Force to archives: New director takes flight at Portage library www.thegraphicleader.com/news/local-n...
From patrolling the skies to navigating the stacks, McKayla Goddard is bringing a unique set of skills to her new role as director of the Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
From patrolling the skies to navigating the stacks, McKayla Goddard is bringing a unique set of skills to her new role as director of the Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
Are Toronto libraries the city’s most underrated third space? nowtoronto.com/culture/are-...
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Are Toronto libraries the city’s most underrated third space? nowtoronto.com/culture/are-...
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
Torontonians are sharing emotional stories about how the Toronto Public Library has served as a safe, welcoming third space, offering far more than just book rentals.
These Toronto archivists are preserving rare and classic films for generations to come: ‘Why do all the work if nobody gets to see it?’ www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
January 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
These Toronto archivists are preserving rare and classic films for generations to come: ‘Why do all the work if nobody gets to see it?’ www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
Christina Stewart and Rachel Beattie help maintain the University of Toronto’s film library.
The secret advantage for children’s book publishers? Building relationships with school libraries www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
January 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The secret advantage for children’s book publishers? Building relationships with school libraries www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
The relationship between publishers, educational curriculums and school libraries has long been a dynamic one
Education minister halts school library culls in midst of Beal controversy lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Education minister halts school library culls in midst of Beal controversy lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
Queen’s Park has shut down school library culls until it investigates why 10,000 books were tossed from the library at a London high school
10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
10,000 books were tossed at a London school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Libraries like Red Deer’s changing how they hire, train staff because of homelessness crisis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
January 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Libraries like Red Deer’s changing how they hire, train staff because of homelessness crisis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Libraries focusing on issues other than literacy, some believe library studies students haven’t been prepared
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Trustees: We were unaware of mass removal of London school's library books lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
Trustee Christian Sachs said she was in the dark about the library revitalization project until after it happened.
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027 www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
‘Shelf-by-shelf’: Saskatoon new public library on track to open in 2027 www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
The final timber beam has been installed at Saskatoon’s new public library, as crews continue work on the building’s exterior.
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades 1029rewindradio.ca/2026/01/08/2...
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades
A total of $990,000 is being distributed among public libraries across the region to fund accessibility improv...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Libraries across the region receive $990K for accessibility upgrades 1029rewindradio.ca/2026/01/08/2...
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
The funding is provided through Columbia Basin Trust’s READS program, which supports accessibility upgrades in public libraries.
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts | The Tyee
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.
London high school library's 10,000-book cull sparks censorship debate lfpress.com/news/local-n...
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
January 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
London high school library's 10,000-book cull sparks censorship debate lfpress.com/news/local-n...
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year, a process that led to the resignation of its frustrated teacher-librarian.
Call for Proposals 2026 Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cap...
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Call for Proposals 2026 Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cap...
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026
Conference Dates: June 22-23, 2026
Theme: The Irreplaceable Librarian: Reasserting Human Value in Librarianship
Location: Online
Deadline for proposals: Feb 20, 2026