City abolishes late fines at libraries

The city cancelled late fines in its libraries during lockdown and is now making it a permanent policy. But CTV lays out how there are still potential penalties, like having your library card suspended if you hang onto a book or other item too long.

CTV writes as if this is unconscionably harsh, but the city is operating libraries, not free giveaways. And there’s one certain way to avoid any fees or penalties, which is to bring the items back within the time allotted.