B.C. libraries receive $45-million boost from province
Provincial funding of $45 million for B.C.’s 71 public libraries was announced Friday at the Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Cumberland branch.
“This is an important time for our library system with a new strategic plan on the horizon, rapidly increasing demand for our digital resources and a continuing trend towards pre-COVID use of our physical branches and collections,” said Erin Hemmens, chair of the VIRL’s 38-person board. Libraries offer a good return on investment “and play a pivotal role in ensuring equitable access to technology, resources, learning opportunities and safe spaces,” Hemmens said.Rina Hadziev, executive director of the B.C. Library Association, said investments in libraries are investments in communities.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
B.C. announces $45M funding boost for public librariesThe British Columbia government says it will provide a one-time funding boost of $45 million to public libraries across the province.
Read more »
Hate crimes reported by police jumped a record 27% from 2020 to 2021: StatsCanNew report based on police data shows 64-per-cent rise in crimes against members of the LGBTQ community and a 67-per-cent increase in incidents linked to religion
Read more »
Toronto's clearing of encampments in 2021 lacked 'fairness, transparency, and accountability,' ombudsman saysThe City of Toronto chose 'speed over people' when it cleared homeless encampments at three downtown parks in the summer of 2021, says the city’s ombudsman.
Read more »
Process behind 2021 encampment clearings ‘unacceptable’, finds ombudsman reportThe clearings of three large Toronto homeless encampments in the summer of 2021 prioritized speed over the well-being of homeless people, Toronto’s ombudsman has found.
Read more »
PRICE DROP: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for $54.99Don\u0027t miss this exclusive deal on Microsoft Office\u0027s full suite of applications and tools
Read more »
PRICE DROP: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for $54.99Don\u0027t miss this exclusive deal on Microsoft Office\u0027s full suite of applications and tools
Read more »