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Literary event listings: July 11–17

MONDAY, JULY 11 David and Sharon Johnston: Discussing their latest books. Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax. 4 p.m. Free WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Brockton Writers Series: Queer Night, with Gwen Benaway, ... Read More »

July 11, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: July 4–10

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, JULY 4 Vancouver Poetry Slam: Poetry slam competition with frequent guest performers. Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. 8 p.m. $5 THURSDAY, JULY 7 David Goldbloom: Hon. Michael H. Wilson interviews Dr. Goldbloom, ... Read More »

July 4, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: June 27–July 3

By Conan Tobias

FEATURED EVENT So Long, Art Bar Tuesday, June 28 There aren’t many events this week, as the Canada Day long weekend approaches, but of the two listed below, one is worth special notice. The Art ... Read More »

June 27, 2016 | Filed under: Events

IFOA reveals 2016 poster by Canadian cartoonist Seth

By Becky Robertson

The International Festival of Authors has unveiled its 2016 poster, created by Palookaville graphic novelist and designer Seth. This year's IFOA takes ... Read More »

June 23, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: June 20–26

By Conan Tobias

FEATURED EVENT Toronto Poetry Slam's Pride edition Sunday, June 26 The Pride edition of Toronto Poetry Slam features Regina’s Johnny Tring, as well as a spoken-word competition and a special screening of a new spoken-word ... Read More »

June 20, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: June 13–19

By Conan Tobias

FEATURED EVENT Canadian Writers’ Summit June 15–19 Writers from across the country come together this week for the inaugural conference, organized by the Writers' Union of Canada with support from regional associations. The event includes ... Read More »

June 13, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit event highlights

By Becky Robertson

Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is hosting the first-ever Canadian Writers' Summit from June 15–19, organized by a collection of home-grown writing groups that includes the Writers' Union of Canada, the Canadian Authors Association, and the League of ... Read More »

June 9, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Book news, Events

Literary event listings: June 6–12, 2016

By Conan Tobias

FEATURED EVENT Bloomsday Montreal June 12–16 Montreal is the only Canadian city to annually celebrate Bloomsday – June 16, the day in 1904 when Leopold Bloom took his walk around Dublin as depicted in James ... Read More »

June 7, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Writers’ Union of Canada launches #WhyWritersMatter campaign

By Becky Robertson

The Writers' Union of Canada, in conjunction with the inaugural Canadian Writers' Summit, has launched a new campaign to stress the importance of writers to society. TWUC is encouraging all members of both the Canadian publishing industry and ... Read More »

June 2, 2016 | Filed under: Book culture, Digital publishing and technology, Events, Industry news

Events: Summer literary festival roundup

By Becky Robertson

There's no shortage of literary festivals across Canada this summer. Here are some highlights of English-language events taking place between now and the end of August: June NorthWords Writers Festival, June 2–5 Yellowknife Workshops and ... Read More »

May 31, 2016 | Filed under: Book news, Events

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