SUPPORTING FRANCOPHONE CULTURE IN NORTHERN ONTARIO

27,000 People Expected At Third Salon du Livre du Grand Sudbury

FEBRUARY 21, 2008, SUDBURY — The third bi-annual Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury is expected to draw 27,000 people in May, making it the largest francophone cultural event in Northern Ontario. [Read the full news release]

WATERWORKS EXHIBIT SET TO MAKE WAVES IN SUDBURY

McGuinty Government Supports Cultural Tourism In Northern Ontario

FEBRUARY 20, 2008, SUDBURY — Families visiting Science North will soon be able to make rainbows, play ‘water pinball’ and learn how to conserve water – and save money – at the WaterWorks: Soak Up The Science exhibit. [Read the full news release]

FIRST NATIONS PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK

Libraries Are Hubs Of Community History, Heritage And Culture

FEBRUARY 13, 2008, TORONTO — First Nations Public Library Week 2008 runs from February 11 to 16. [Read the full news release]

FOUR ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARIES HONOURED FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

McGuinty Government Recognizes Outstanding Work of Public Libraries

FEBRUARY 1, 2008, TORONTO — Public libraries in London, Port Hope, Brock Township and Seguin Township were recognized this evening for programs that promote creative public library services.  Culture Minister Aileen Carroll presented the awards at the Ontario Library Association’s annual conference to honour innovative programs that improve literacy and promote lifelong learning and library use. [Read the full news release] [Photos of recipients] [Photos of askON launch]

New IMAX® Film

"Sea" life in a whole new way! Deep Sea transports you below the ocean surface to swim with some of the planet's most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures, from the unusual wolf eel to the giant Pacific octopus.

Through the magic of IMAX® technology, moviegoers come face to face with these underwater inhabitants to witness their peculiar and amazing behavior as they rely on one another for survival.

[Visit the Ontario Science Centre]