Ontario’s Almaguin Highlands

Whatever your stance on climate change, there’s no debating that Ontario’s winter has been curiously mild this year. For some Canadians, no doubt, snowless streets are a delight; still, for those who have grown accustomed, or even attached, to four true seasons, the warmer weather stifles a deeply ingrained cycle … Read More

The Canadian Office in Literature

CanLit has its share of historical romances, coming-of age dramas and sweeping rural narratives, but very few stories focus on our urban experience, let alone how city-dwellers struggle to pay the bills. It’s only in the last few years that this trend has shifted, as writers realize that the day-to-day … Read More

2012 Nuit Blanche Festival, Montreal

This Saturday, February 25, marks the thirteenth-annual celebration of Nuit Blanche, the contemporary arts festival that runs from 6PM to 6AM, with 170 art activities and installations showcasing Montreal’s storytellers, visual artists, comedians and exhibitionists. Corresponding with the finale of Festival Montreal en Lumière, this evening is always one of the … Read More

Live Theatre in Calgary

Dust off the monocle for some higher-brow theatrical entertainment in the late winter and spring. Most of Calgary’s established houses are midway into their 2011-12 schedules; with the incredible diversity of live stage performances, you’ll easily find an experience that speaks to your interests. Theatre Calgary What began as a … Read More

2012 Playhouse Wine Festival Preview

Area oenophiles know that less than two weeks remain until the opening of the annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Now in its 35th year, the fundraiser for the Playhouse Theatre Company is recognized as one of the largest wine festivals in the world. On offer is everything from the … Read More

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