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.
Bestsellers: Top 10 Current Affairs, August 2–8, 2026
Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada
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.
Writers’ Trust names next four Berton House writers-in-residence
Novelist and short story writer Eva Crocker, novelist and short story writer Christine Estima, writer and poet Katie Munnik, and award-winning novelist and short story writer Maria Reva have been named the next four writers who will occupy the post in Dawson City, Yukon.
Rights deals: Sylv Chiang and Sue MacLeod
Giller announces $4 million gift from Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation
The Giller Foundation announced on August 10 that it is receiving a $4 million, multi-year gift from the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation in honour of the late Hilary Weston.
Rights deals: Su Chang, Candis Green + two more
Bestsellers: Top 10 Canadiana, July 26–August 1, 2026
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