If you spend much time in your local library, you may have noticed some unease in recent weeks after some provincial budget changes.
Some libraries in the region say they’re troubled after an organization that provides a number of services for them had its budget drastically reduced.
Caroline Redston brings us the reactions from the heads of two libraries serving Thunder Bay and the surrounding communities.
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Meanwhile, Liberal MPP Michael Gravelle tells us he isn’t giving up the fight for this program.
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Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre has benefited from Ontario Library Services North.
Randy Thoms looks at what those budget cuts now mean.
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Tomorrow marks the start of Mental Health Week, with a major awareness campaign starting across northwestern Ontario.
The Canadian Mental Health Association says solid mental health is about having a sense of purpose, feeling connected to our communities, coping with stress and enjoying life.
As Mike Ebbeling tells us it’s never too early or too late to get there.
Kenora-based pilot Tim Armstrong has been flying over Lake of the Woods, monitoring ice break up.
He’s been doing this for over a decade, and now his photos and updates are getting world wide hits on a blog.
Stuart Walter has more on his story, and the latest on this years melt.
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