Poetry
N.S. writers’ federation looking for poems to be featured on transit ads, digital signs at libraries
The project, called Poetry in Motion, will showcase poems from Nova Scotia residents that speak to the theme of home. Continue reading
Kingston poetry, arts festival cancelled due to alleged incident of vandalism
A Kingston student’s poem was selected for the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, but after an alleged incident of vandalism days before, the organizers were forced to cancel the festivities. Continue reading
Homeless Memorial: a collection of poems from the streets of Vernon
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
John La Greca reached into his back pocket and brought out a crumpled piece of paper and handed it to Vernon Public Library writer-in-residence Harold Rhenisch. Continue reading
Alberta’s Billy-Ray Belcourt wins $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize for ‘This Wound is a World’
The 23-year-old from Driftpile Cree Nation sobbed as he accepted the prize Thursday night, sharing his hopes that his writing can help bring about a world that Indigenous people would want to live in. Continue reading
Literary journal attempts to make art more accessible in Simcoe County
The Northern Appeal literary journal exists to showcase the art of Simcoe County and Muskoka artists. Editors are now accepting submissions for the August edition. Continue reading
Winnipeg poets hit grand slam with unique work
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg poet Larysa Musick describes slam poetry as a “diving competition that meets a rap-off.” Continue reading
BLOG: Nobleford students bare souls in raw poetry slam
In a poetry slam at Noble Central school teenage students showed great courage in sharing raw personal stories. Continue reading
Peterborough’s River Magazine gives voice to those living in poverty or low-income
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
River Magazine was launched on Thursday and is a voice for those living on low-income or in poverty in the city of Peterborough. Continue reading
B.C. poet Jordan Abel wins $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize
The Nisga’a writer was named the Canadian recipient of the lucractive literary award for “Injun”. Continue reading
Griffin Poetry Prize to be awarded to Canadian and international poets in Toronto
The Griffin Poetry Prize will award $65,000 each to two winners – one Canadian and one international. Continue reading