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Five Nova Scotia Libraries at Risk | Calgary News
Five rural Nova Scotia libraries are set to close on July 20th due to a funding shortfall, threatening vital community hubs in Kentville, Hantsport, Lawrencetown, Middleton, and Port Williams. With just $160,000 left in reserves and operating 11 branches no longer affordable, the regional library system is scrambling to stretch funds. Across the province, a $12.8 million funding gap looms, despite the government having already allocated $16.4 million. Local leaders, including Kentville’s mayor, are urging municipalities to step up and collaborate — the library board had requested a 50%…
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