AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing & Books in Canada: Simcoe Reads returns July 2–Sept. 29 with eight Simcoe County libraries spotlighting Canadian titles and hosting a county-wide debate to crown a champion. Tech & Reading Devices: Kobo’s push as a Kindle alternative gets a boost as older Kindle models lose support for buying/borrowing directly, with Kobo’s colour e-ink options pitched for readers who want more than black-and-white. Digital Economy & Measurement: A Canadian-focused explainer asks whether GDP properly captures the value of the internet and online services that users don’t directly pay for. Community & Culture: Our Place Society in Victoria says it won’t back down after a Pride-themed post about a transitional shelter resident drew hundreds of hateful messages online, and the story was kept up after the resident asked not to be silenced. Rare Book News: A Charles Dickens volume is set to be repatriated to Wiltshire after a Vancouver donor contacted a local history group, restoring a tangible link to the book’s former owners. Wildfire Fallout (Canada-linked): Multiple reports track hazardous smoke affecting daily life and events, including guidance to stay indoors and protect respiratory health.
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