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Ontario MPP proposes poet laureate program in memory of Gord Downie

A new bill introduced into the Ontario Legislature on Dec. 4 is calling for the province to create a poet laureate program in memory of Gord Downie, the beloved Tragically Hip frontman who died of ... Read More »

December 6, 2017 | Filed under: People

Di Brandt named Winnipeg’s first poet laureate

By Sue Carter

Winnipeg has named Di Brandt the city's first poet laureate. Brandt was selected by the Winnipeg Arts Council and members of the local poetry community for her "artistry, experience and commitment to the community." In ... Read More »

November 29, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali named Edmonton poet laureate

By Sue Carter

The Edmonton Arts Council has named spoken-word artist Ahmed "Knowmadic" Ali as the city's seventh poet laureate. The 33-year-old, who came to Canada in 1992 as a Somalian refugee, is a member of the Breath ... Read More »

June 28, 2017 | Filed under: Authors

Mi’kmaq poet Rebecca Thomas named Halifax’s first aboriginal poet laureate

By Becky Robertson

Mi'kmaq poet, spoken word performer, and slam master Rebecca Thomas has been named Halifax's new poet laureate. “Poetry can give a voice to the voiceless. Poetry can make a powerless person feel powerful. This is ... Read More »

March 15, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Former St. John’s poet laureate George Murray unsure if he’ll return to his position after reversal of cuts

By Becky Robertson

Following St. John's city council's decision to reinstate the arts funding it cut by 50 per cent, or $100,000, in December, George Murray, the city's poet laureate, says he's unsure if he'll return to his ... Read More »

January 7, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Book culture

St. John’s poet laureate George Murray resigns over city’s budget cuts to arts

By Sue Carter

St. John’s poet laureate George Murray has taken a bold stand against the Newfoundland city's "shortsighted and offensive" cuts to arts funding by resigning from the position. According to the Telegram, Murray is responding to ... Read More »

December 18, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Anne Michaels named Toronto’s new poet laureate

By Becky Robertson

Award-winning poet and novelist Anne Michaels has been chosen to serve as Toronto’s fifth poet laureate, beginning in November. Michaels is the author of five poetry collections and two novels and has received numerous accolades, ... Read More »

October 14, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

George Murray named new poet laureate of St. John’s

By Courtney Harper

The City of St. John's has appointed George Murray as its new poet laureate, a position he will hold for the next four years. Murray is the author of six poetry collections, including Whiteout and ... Read More »

April 7, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Michel Pleau named Canada’s new parliamentary poet laureate

By Sue Carter

Michel Pleau has been named Canada's new parliamentary poet laureate. The author of 14 collections, with another due this spring, Pleau won a Governor General's Literary Award in 2008 for La lenteur du monde (Eternity ... Read More »

January 9, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Q&A with Toronto poet laureate George Elliott Clarke

By Natalie Sequeira

Any introduction to George Elliott Clarke, Toronto's fourth poet laureate, comes with a long list of achievements, including the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Achievement Award, a Governor General's Literary Award, and his appointments to ... Read More »

April 22, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

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