Ottawa-based El-Mohtar won the best novella category for The River Has Roots. Vancouver-based Montgomery won the best poem category for “Hex Supply Customer Support Log” published in Strange Horizons.
Six books shortlisted for 2026 Vancouver Book Award
The winner of the annual $3,000 prize that recognizes a book of any genre that contributes to an understanding of the city’s people and places will be named on Nov. 21.
Eric T. Jennings, Jonathan Cheng among authors shortlisted for 2026 Cundill Prize
Three finalists for the $75,000 (U.S.) prize will be announced on Sept. 30, with the winner to be named at an event in Montreal on Oct. 23.
Manitoba Book Awards return and reveal 2026 shortlists
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.
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