Following the release of Alexandra Shimo’s memoir last fall, the author wondered what else she could do to help a First Nations community struggling with poverty and the legacy of residential schooling.
Personal Essay: Writing a book about New Brunswick’s most notorious murder case involved walking some thin lines
The murder of multi-millionaire New Brunswick businessman Richard Oland, and the investigation and trial of his only son, Dennis, has captivated public attention in the city of Saint John.
Spaces: A new west-end Toronto bar gives cocktail culture a literary twist
Marlene Thorne, a self-described book nerd, opened the bar Famous Last Words in October.
Daily Deals: S&S Canada to publish non-fiction by Catherine Porter; Iain Reid sells in China
Personnel Change: Joe Books
Toronto indie publisher Joe Books has announced several staffing changes.
Daily Deals: Coach House to publish new Martha Baillie novel; Suzanne Methot’s Legacy to ECW; and more
Coach House Books editorial director Alana Wilcox has acquired world rights to a new novel by Giller-nominated author Martha Baillie.
Canadian literary agents form first professional association
Thirty-eight Canadian literary agents from 13 agencies announced the formation of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents on Jan. 23.
Vancouver Women’s Library set to open in February
Daily Deals: HarperCollins to publish energy book by the late Jim Prentice
Competition Bureau head “taking action” against HarperCollins
Canada’s commissioner of competition has filed an application to stop “anti-competitive conduct” by HarperCollins.
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