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Q&A: Canadian writers reflect on the “Ins, Outs, Ups, and Downs of Marriage” in new non-fiction and poetry anthology

Caitlin Press is bringing back a little love to CanLit this Valentine's Day, with the release of its new non-fiction and poetry anthology, Love Me True: Writers Reflect on the Ins, Outs, Ups, and Downs ... Read More »

February 14, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

Georgette LeBlanc named Canada’s new parliamentary poet laureate

By Dory Cerny

Acadian poet Georgette LeBlanc has been named Canada's next parliamentary poet laureate, taking the reins from George Elliott Clarke, whose term ended Dec. 31. LeBlanc, who was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, and grew up in Baie ... Read More »

February 13, 2018 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Coach House suspends poetry program

By Dory Cerny

Coach House Books has announced it is temporarily placing its poetry program "on hiatus." While assuring that projects under commission or slated for publication in 2018 and 2019 will go ahead, the Toronto press also ... Read More »

January 17, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

Ontario MPP proposes poet laureate program in memory of Gord Downie

By Sue Carter

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

Women writers dominate bpNichol Chapbook Award shortlist

By Becky Robertson

The Meet the Presses collective has revealed the finalists for this year's bpNichol Chapbook Award, which presents $4,000 annually to the author – and $500 to the publisher – of an exceptional poetry chapbook released ... Read More »

October 24, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Margaret Atwood and Jordan Abel to judge 2017 Walrus Poetry Prize

By Becky Robertson

The Walrus Foundation has revealed the jury for this year's Walrus Poetry Prize, its accolade recognizing exceptional unpublished Canadian poems, for which submissions are now open. Margaret Atwood will judge the $4,000 prize from a shortlist selected by ... Read More »

August 3, 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

Photos: 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize

By Becky Robertson

The $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize was presented to Nisga'a writer Jordan Abel for his third collection, Injun (Talonbooks), at a gala in Toronto on June 8. British poet Alice Oswald won the international award for her volume ... Read More »

June 15, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Sinclair, Ruthig, Halfe, anitafrika win 2017 LCP Poetry Awards

By Becky Robertson

The League of Canadian Poets announced the winners of its 2017 poetry awards at a ceremony during the organization's annual conference on June 10: Pat Lowther Memorial Award for an excellent book of poetry ($1,000) Sue Sinclair, Heaven's Thieves (Brick ... Read More »

June 12, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

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Search Results by tag: poetry

Q&A: Canadian writers reflect on the “Ins, Outs, Ups, and Downs of Marriage” in new non-fiction and poetry anthology

Georgette LeBlanc named Canada’s new parliamentary poet laureate

Coach House suspends poetry program

Ontario MPP proposes poet laureate program in memory of Gord Downie

Di Brandt named Winnipeg’s first poet laureate

Women writers dominate bpNichol Chapbook Award shortlist

Margaret Atwood and Jordan Abel to judge 2017 Walrus Poetry Prize

Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali named Edmonton poet laureate

Photos: 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize

Sinclair, Ruthig, Halfe, anitafrika win 2017 LCP Poetry Awards

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