It’s an absolutely amazing story: and if it had been written as a novel, people would think it too outlandish and impossible. But in fact it is true. A young girl, barely 16-years-old, joins up with an older man on… »
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Arts- Documentary : Once an immigrant
Peter Keleghan is a very successful Canadian TV and screen actor. He calls himself an “uber Canadian”, immensely proud of his country and what it stands for. To him it represents the chance for all newcomers to leave behind the… »
Canadian independent publishing and two coming books
A small, somewhat ordinary looking building in Fredericton, New Brunswick, is home to Canada’s oldest independent publisher. It began as a publisher of poetry books in 1954 known as Fiddlehead Poetry Books, originally funded by the University of New Brunswick.… »
A truly wild ride with folk music. The book about the Stan Rogers Band.
When you’re looking for a last minute book to give as a gift this Christmas to a fan of folk music, try this one. It’s a non-fiction book of life on the road for a struggling folk group. It has… »
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The art of Ken Danby (1940-2007) quiet realist
The late Ken Danby’s artistic ability was huge. A new coffee-table sized book has just been published; a sort of autobiography on his life and work. *True North* 1998- Ken Danby The book published by Goose Lane Editions is simply… »
Meet Illustrator / artist Karon Argue
She’s extremely good, and when you realize the challenges she’s overcome, it becomes even more amazing. Karon Argue lives in High River, in the western prairie province of Alberta. From her book, *The Smooch* © Karon Argue She says she’s been… »
Flying a legend: Lancaster bomber
The Avro Lancaster is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War. Of the over 7,000 built, about half survived the war, yet there are only a handful still in existence. In light of the news that… »
Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Society
Non-fiction: Noah Richler- The Candidate
Noah Richler is a journalist, columnist, podcaster, and author. He was also, almost, a federal politician. With idealistic belief in what he could do in for Canadian citizens and for the country, he put his name forward for the left… »
Book: Legacy:-French-Canadian influence in North America
Journalist and former editor-in-chief of one of Quebec’s best known newspapers, La Presse, now Senator Andre Pratte is the co-editor of *Legacy* © rci French-speakers are one of the founding peoples of North America and certainly in Canada. However, the impact… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Docu-drama: Black Watch Snipers
In time for Remembrance Day, November 11, a new docudrama reveals the remarkable story of five very special members of Canada’s storied highland regiment, the Black Watch Robin Bicknell is producer and director of Black Watch Snipers © Yap Films ,… »
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