{
  "id": 12919647,
  "title": "Manitoba reversing course on shelving youth prison pop-up library",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/manitoba-reversing-course-on-shelving-youth-prison-pop-up-library",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:59:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/08/manitoba-reversing-course-on-shelving-youth-prison-pop-up-library"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manitoba is reversing its decision to cancel a pop-up library program at a youth prison, according to Justice Minister Matt Wiebe. The library, which was originally set to launch in 2026, will now return to the Manitoba Youth Centre in Winnipeg. According to Kirsten Wurmann, program coordinator at the Manitoba Library Association, the group is pleased about the program's revival but remains uncertain about the reason behind its cancellation. The Manitoba Corrections Department did not provide a reason for the program's termination. Wiebe explained that there was some confusion regarding the use of the space, but the province aims to address the issue and provide the kids with the opportunity to access books.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}