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Denise LaFitte to receive 2026 CRKN Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award

August 26, 2026
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) will present the 2026 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award to Denis LaFitte during the Network’s Member Summit in Quebec City in October 2026.
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Bestselling Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library

August 17, 2026
“Libraries are one of the most important services governments provide. I credit my local library for being a huge part of the reason I’m a published author today."
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Christina Neigel appointed University Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

July 27, 2026
Neigel succeeds Todd Mundle, who is retiring following a distinguished career in higher education.
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Sharon Day appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library

July 21, 2026
Day succeeds Pilar Martinez, who served 26 years with Edmonton Public Library, including eleven as CEO.
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Kristine D’Souza appointed CEO and Director of Public Libraries of Pickering Public Library

July 20, 2026
D’Souza joins Pickering from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library where she served as Director of Public Services.
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