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August 28, 2018

Back to School: Authors on Their Favourite School-Centric Stories & Books

It sneaks up on us every year, but it's nearly that time - back to school time. Even if you've been out of the hallowed halls of learning for many years, you can't help but notice it every September.To ...
April 30, 2018

May 2018 writer-in-residence Mark Sampson on Indoor Life, the Music in His Head, and Cocktailing

Mark Sampson does it all. From poetry to short stories to humour writing, Sampson's literary chameleon quality has garnered him wide acclaim as a versatile, insightful, wickedly witty writer. Now Mark ...

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July 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CXIII

Canada's Most Diverse & Brave Poetry Open Mic

July 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CXIII

Canada's Most Diverse & Brave Poetry Open Mic

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