The annual awards celebrating the best of books in the Prairie province are back after a two-year hiatus. Winners will be named at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sept. 19.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2026 awards finalists announced
Handed out by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, the six awards celebrate exceptional books for young people.
Shortlist for Warland Award for hybrid-genre books announced
The winner will be announced on September 12 via a Zoom event.
George M. Abbott wins inaugural Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence
Winners named for 2026 Aurora Awards
The winners of the annual awards that honour sci-fi, fantasy and horror writing in 10 categories were announced during an online ceremony on August 9.
League of Canadian Poets launches new award
The League of Canadian Poets and the estate of Barry Dempster have announced the creation of the $2,000 Barry Dempster Phoenix Memorial Award.
Quebec Writers’ Federation announces Lori Schubert Writer-in-Residence Program
The annual residency, beginning in 2027, will run from January through April and provide a $10,000 stipend for a writer over 60 to work on their own creative project.
15 books longlisted for 2026 Cundill History Prize
University of Toronto professor Eric T. Jennings and Canadian journalist Jonathan Cheng are among the 15 authors on the longlist.
Mariko Tamaki double winner at 2026 Eisner Awards
This Place Kills Me, by Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux, was only one of two titles to win multiple awards.
13 books longlisted for 2026 Toronto Book Awards
A five-book shortlist for the $20,000 award will be announced in September, with the winner to be named at a ceremony on Nov. 10.
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