LitFest returns to Edmonton
Videos
-
LitFest returns to Edmonton
04:06 | October 8, 2022
-
‘Freedom to Read Week’ at the Edmonton Public Library
04:25 | February 23, 2024
-
Edmonton Public Library starting up ‘Ready. Set. READ.’ program
03:26 | November 24, 2023
-
Former Montreal Canadian goaltender releases 6th book
05:49 | October 20, 2023
-
Exploring a new country can get you out of your comfort zone
05:45 | June 13, 2023
-
Alberta wildfires trending upwards in past decade
04:52 | May 29, 2023
-
Mental health in rural communities
05:22 | April 14, 2023
-
Experience ‘Milner After Dark’
03:12 | March 31, 2023
-
Freedom to Read week reinforces intellectual freedom
03:37 | February 24, 2023
-
Edmonton students have a chance to become published authors
05:02 | January 30, 2023
-
Edmonton Public Library is calling all writers
04:31 | January 27, 2023
-
Best books of 2022
03:55 | December 30, 2022
-
‘In & Above Edmonton, Then & Now’ explores the city’s history
05:56 | November 5, 2022
-
Children’s book to help carry on legacy of Joey Moss
01:46 | September 25, 2022
-
Top picks: Writers’ Guild of Alberta
05:00 | May 7, 2022
-
Taxi cab confessions: New book delves into drivers’ surprising stories
04:05 | May 3, 2021
-
Dr. Louis Francescutti on how our brains have not evolved enough for modern times
04:34 | February 18, 2021
-
Irshad Manji to address judgement, labels as part of EPL Freedom to Read Week speaker series
05:34 | February 5, 2021
-
Edmonton singer Mike Plume relives childhood pond hockey memories in new book
02:20 | January 1, 2021
-
Olympian Shannon Szabados pens ‘Every Bunny Loves to Play’ children’s book
01:52 | December 4, 2020
-
Alan Doyle on his new book ‘All Together Now: A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales for Heavy Time’
06:45 | December 4, 2020
-
A Little Warrior herself, Glori Meldrum shares story in book focused on hope, love and resiliency
04:17 | October 27, 2020
-
Author Stephen Bown depicts the rise and fall of Hudson’s Bay Company
05:13 | October 27, 2020
-
‘Abandoned Alberta’ book showcases province’s rich pioneer history
04:25 | September 9, 2020
-
‘On Nostalgia’ explores meaning behind remembering the past
04:53 | July 6, 2020
-
Alberta ‘book ninjas’ duck, dodge and roll to drop off surprise reads
01:27 | June 9, 2020
-
Glass Bookshop shares captivating Black History Month reads
03:55 | February 21, 2020
-
‘My Best Friend is a Secret Agent’ becomes a published book
04:08 | December 6, 2019
-
Avenue Edmonton Magazine: December 2019 edition
06:02 | November 26, 2019
-
Our YEG At Night: READ IN Week
01:53 | October 12, 2019
-
New restrictions on e-books could cause problems for Edmonton libraries
01:35 | August 30, 2019
-
LitFest returns to Edmonton
04:06 | October 8, 2022
-
‘Freedom to Read Week’ at the Edmonton Public Library
04:25 | February 23, 2024
-
Edmonton Public Library starting up ‘Ready. Set. READ.’ program
03:26 | November 24, 2023
-
Former Montreal Canadian goaltender releases 6th book
05:49 | October 20, 2023
-
Exploring a new country can get you out of your comfort zone
05:45 | June 13, 2023
-
Alberta wildfires trending upwards in past decade
04:52 | May 29, 2023
-
Mental health in rural communities
05:22 | April 14, 2023
-
Experience ‘Milner After Dark’
03:12 | March 31, 2023
-
Freedom to Read week reinforces intellectual freedom
03:37 | February 24, 2023
-
Edmonton students have a chance to become published authors
05:02 | January 30, 2023
-
Edmonton Public Library is calling all writers
04:31 | January 27, 2023
-
Best books of 2022
03:55 | December 30, 2022
-
‘In & Above Edmonton, Then & Now’ explores the city’s history
05:56 | November 5, 2022
-
Children’s book to help carry on legacy of Joey Moss
01:46 | September 25, 2022
-
Top picks: Writers’ Guild of Alberta
05:00 | May 7, 2022
-
Taxi cab confessions: New book delves into drivers’ surprising stories
04:05 | May 3, 2021
-
Dr. Louis Francescutti on how our brains have not evolved enough for modern times
04:34 | February 18, 2021
-
Irshad Manji to address judgement, labels as part of EPL Freedom to Read Week speaker series
05:34 | February 5, 2021
-
Edmonton singer Mike Plume relives childhood pond hockey memories in new book
02:20 | January 1, 2021
-
Olympian Shannon Szabados pens ‘Every Bunny Loves to Play’ children’s book
01:52 | December 4, 2020
-
Alan Doyle on his new book ‘All Together Now: A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales for Heavy Time’
06:45 | December 4, 2020
-
A Little Warrior herself, Glori Meldrum shares story in book focused on hope, love and resiliency
04:17 | October 27, 2020
-
Author Stephen Bown depicts the rise and fall of Hudson’s Bay Company
05:13 | October 27, 2020
-
‘Abandoned Alberta’ book showcases province’s rich pioneer history
04:25 | September 9, 2020
-
‘On Nostalgia’ explores meaning behind remembering the past
04:53 | July 6, 2020
-
Alberta ‘book ninjas’ duck, dodge and roll to drop off surprise reads
01:27 | June 9, 2020
-
Glass Bookshop shares captivating Black History Month reads
03:55 | February 21, 2020
-
‘My Best Friend is a Secret Agent’ becomes a published book
04:08 | December 6, 2019
-
Avenue Edmonton Magazine: December 2019 edition
06:02 | November 26, 2019
-
Our YEG At Night: READ IN Week
01:53 | October 12, 2019
-
New restrictions on e-books could cause problems for Edmonton libraries
01:35 | August 30, 2019
LitFest returns to Edmonton
Description
October 8, 2022
LitFest is a celebration of nonfiction and it is returning this year with in-person and virtual events for nonfiction storytellers and the readers who celebrate them. Litfest Executive Director, Jana O'Connor joins Global News Morning with more on the authors, books and events you can check out.
-
LitFest returns to Edmonton04:06 | October 8, 2022
-
‘Freedom to Read Week’ at the Edmonton Public Library04:25 | February 23, 2024
-
Edmonton Public Library starting up ‘Ready. Set. READ.’ program03:26 | November 24, 2023
-
Former Montreal Canadian goaltender releases 6th book05:49 | October 20, 2023
-
Exploring a new country can get you out of your comfort zone05:45 | June 13, 2023
-
Alberta wildfires trending upwards in past decade04:52 | May 29, 2023
-
Mental health in rural communities05:22 | April 14, 2023
-
Experience ‘Milner After Dark’03:12 | March 31, 2023
-
Freedom to Read week reinforces intellectual freedom03:37 | February 24, 2023
-
Edmonton students have a chance to become published authors05:02 | January 30, 2023
-
Edmonton Public Library is calling all writers04:31 | January 27, 2023
-
Best books of 202203:55 | December 30, 2022
-
‘In & Above Edmonton, Then & Now’ explores the city’s history05:56 | November 5, 2022
-
Children’s book to help carry on legacy of Joey Moss01:46 | September 25, 2022
-
Top picks: Writers’ Guild of Alberta05:00 | May 7, 2022
-
Taxi cab confessions: New book delves into drivers’ surprising stories04:05 | May 3, 2021
-
Dr. Louis Francescutti on how our brains have not evolved enough for modern times04:34 | February 18, 2021
-
Irshad Manji to address judgement, labels as part of EPL Freedom to Read Week speaker series05:34 | February 5, 2021
-
Edmonton singer Mike Plume relives childhood pond hockey memories in new book02:20 | January 1, 2021
-
Olympian Shannon Szabados pens ‘Every Bunny Loves to Play’ children’s book01:52 | December 4, 2020
-
Alan Doyle on his new book ‘All Together Now: A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales for Heavy Time’06:45 | December 4, 2020
-
A Little Warrior herself, Glori Meldrum shares story in book focused on hope, love and resiliency04:17 | October 27, 2020
-
Author Stephen Bown depicts the rise and fall of Hudson’s Bay Company05:13 | October 27, 2020
-
‘Abandoned Alberta’ book showcases province’s rich pioneer history04:25 | September 9, 2020
-
‘On Nostalgia’ explores meaning behind remembering the past04:53 | July 6, 2020
-
Alberta ‘book ninjas’ duck, dodge and roll to drop off surprise reads01:27 | June 9, 2020
-
Glass Bookshop shares captivating Black History Month reads03:55 | February 21, 2020
-
‘My Best Friend is a Secret Agent’ becomes a published book04:08 | December 6, 2019
-
Avenue Edmonton Magazine: December 2019 edition06:02 | November 26, 2019
-
Our YEG At Night: READ IN Week01:53 | October 12, 2019
-
New restrictions on e-books could cause problems for Edmonton libraries01:35 | August 30, 2019
-
LitFest returns to Edmonton04:06 | October 8, 2022
-
‘Freedom to Read Week’ at the Edmonton Public Library04:25 | February 23, 2024
-
Edmonton Public Library starting up ‘Ready. Set. READ.’ program03:26 | November 24, 2023
-
Former Montreal Canadian goaltender releases 6th book05:49 | October 20, 2023
-
Exploring a new country can get you out of your comfort zone05:45 | June 13, 2023
-
Alberta wildfires trending upwards in past decade04:52 | May 29, 2023
-
Mental health in rural communities05:22 | April 14, 2023
-
Experience ‘Milner After Dark’03:12 | March 31, 2023
-
Freedom to Read week reinforces intellectual freedom03:37 | February 24, 2023
-
Edmonton students have a chance to become published authors05:02 | January 30, 2023
-
Edmonton Public Library is calling all writers04:31 | January 27, 2023
-
Best books of 202203:55 | December 30, 2022
-
‘In & Above Edmonton, Then & Now’ explores the city’s history05:56 | November 5, 2022
-
Children’s book to help carry on legacy of Joey Moss01:46 | September 25, 2022
-
Top picks: Writers’ Guild of Alberta05:00 | May 7, 2022
-
Taxi cab confessions: New book delves into drivers’ surprising stories04:05 | May 3, 2021
-
Dr. Louis Francescutti on how our brains have not evolved enough for modern times04:34 | February 18, 2021
-
Irshad Manji to address judgement, labels as part of EPL Freedom to Read Week speaker series05:34 | February 5, 2021
-
Edmonton singer Mike Plume relives childhood pond hockey memories in new book02:20 | January 1, 2021
-
Olympian Shannon Szabados pens ‘Every Bunny Loves to Play’ children’s book01:52 | December 4, 2020
-
Alan Doyle on his new book ‘All Together Now: A Newfoundlander’s Light Tales for Heavy Time’06:45 | December 4, 2020
-
A Little Warrior herself, Glori Meldrum shares story in book focused on hope, love and resiliency04:17 | October 27, 2020
-
Author Stephen Bown depicts the rise and fall of Hudson’s Bay Company05:13 | October 27, 2020
-
‘Abandoned Alberta’ book showcases province’s rich pioneer history04:25 | September 9, 2020
-
‘On Nostalgia’ explores meaning behind remembering the past04:53 | July 6, 2020
-
Alberta ‘book ninjas’ duck, dodge and roll to drop off surprise reads01:27 | June 9, 2020
-
Glass Bookshop shares captivating Black History Month reads03:55 | February 21, 2020
-
‘My Best Friend is a Secret Agent’ becomes a published book04:08 | December 6, 2019
-
Avenue Edmonton Magazine: December 2019 edition06:02 | November 26, 2019
-
Our YEG At Night: READ IN Week01:53 | October 12, 2019
-
New restrictions on e-books could cause problems for Edmonton libraries01:35 | August 30, 2019
LitFest returns to Edmonton
Description
October 8, 2022
LitFest is a celebration of nonfiction and it is returning this year with in-person and virtual events for nonfiction storytellers and the readers who celebrate them. Litfest Executive Director, Jana O'Connor joins Global News Morning with more on the authors, books and events you can check out.
National News
-
Gaza crisis: Could Marwan Barghouti bring peace to Middle East?2:4512 hours ago
-
Boeing’s Starliner finally ready for launch to ISS1:5711 hours ago
-
Ottawa tables bill to counter foreign interference1:5311 hours ago
-
‘Normalization of hate’: B’nai Brith Canada reports dramatic rise in antisemitism2:0511 hours ago
-
Gaza crisis: Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Israeli invasion looms2:2411 hours ago
-
Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 Indigenous women1:2611 hours ago
-
Global National: May 622:0613 hours ago
-
Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon1:2213 hours ago
-
How to spot fake texts as CRA, anti-fraud centre warn of rising scams1:3215 hours ago
-
Randy Boissonnault addresses alleged payments, says Ethics Commissioner ‘cleared’ funds4:5316 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Gaza crisis: Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Israeli invasion looms2:2411 hours ago
-
Celebrations erupt in Rafah as Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal for Gaza2:1417 hours ago
-
Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder suspects appear in court2:1117 hours ago
-
China’s Xi Jinping calls for a ‘global truce’ during Paris Olympic games2:3017 hours ago
-
Brazil floods: At least 78 dead, more than 115,000 displaced2:3920 hours ago
-
‘Attack on press freedom’: Israel orders shutdown of Al Jazeera in Israel3:2718 hours ago
-
Israel warns civilians in Rafah to evacuate as IDF assault appears imminent: ‘Where will the people go?’2:0518 hours ago
-
Nijjar murder suspects transferred to B.C. ahead of court appearance5:5518 hours ago
-
Budget-friendly gifts for Mother’s Day5:0018 hours ago
-
Israel-Hamas: Hopes of Gaza ceasefire now at an impasse2:0918 hours ago
Sponsored Content
Canada
-
Ottawa tables bill to counter foreign interference1:5311 hours ago
-
‘Normalization of hate’: B’nai Brith Canada reports dramatic rise in antisemitism2:0511 hours ago
-
Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon1:2213 hours ago
-
How to spot fake texts as CRA, anti-fraud centre warn of rising scams1:3215 hours ago
-
Jets head coach Rick Bowness calls it quits after 38-season NHL career2:2817 hours ago
-
All aboard! The Edmonton Riverboat has new owners with big plans6:1018 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Hundreds of Nestle workers on strike2:0618 hours ago
-
Canada marks National Day of Awareness for MMIWG1:5918 hours ago
-
Growing security concerns for politicians in Canada1:5718 hours ago
-
3 dead after car veers into oncoming traffic in Quebec’s Eastern Townships0:2618 hours ago
U.S. News
-
Boeing’s Starliner finally ready for launch to ISS1:5711 hours ago
-
Missing Australian, American surfers found dead in well after ‘attempted carjacking’ in Mexico1:2818 hours ago
-
Star Wars Day: Actor Mark Hamill makes surprise White House appearance for May 4th2:274 days ago
-
2nd Boeing safety whistleblower dies, lawyers say death is ‘loss to aviation community’1:204 days ago
-
Pro-Palestinian campus protests spark historic comparisons to anti-Vietnam war movement2:184 days ago
-
Campus protests: Hundreds arrested as UCLA encampment dismantled2:014 days ago
-
‘Keep strong’: Blinken tells Israelis awaiting Hamas response to hostage proposal4:365 days ago
-
U.S. Fed says it won’t cut rates until it has ‘greater confidence’ on inflation1:205 days ago
-
U.S. campus protests see violence, arrests1:505 days ago
-
Business Matters: TD Bank sets aside $450 million for U.S. anti-money laundering probe fine3:066 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Gaza crisis: Could Marwan Barghouti bring peace to Middle East?2:4512 hours ago
-
‘Normalization of hate’: B’nai Brith Canada reports dramatic rise in antisemitism2:0511 hours ago
-
Gaza crisis: Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Israeli invasion looms2:2411 hours ago
-
China’s Xi Jinping calls for a ‘global truce’ during Paris Olympic games2:3017 hours ago
-
Brazil floods: At least 78 dead, more than 115,000 displaced2:3920 hours ago
-
‘Attack on press freedom’: Israel orders shutdown of Al Jazeera in Israel3:2718 hours ago
-
Israel warns civilians in Rafah to evacuate as IDF assault appears imminent: ‘Where will the people go?’2:0518 hours ago
-
Israel-Hamas: Hopes of Gaza ceasefire now at an impasse2:0918 hours ago
-
Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to unite in common prayer on Orthodox Easter2:0320 hours ago
-
Israel-Hamas: Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo2:012 days ago
Politics
-
Drug decriminalization debate continues1:4512 hours ago
-
Gaza crisis: Could Marwan Barghouti bring peace to Middle East?2:4512 hours ago
-
Former MP reacts to foreign interference2:1112 hours ago
-
Ottawa tables bill to counter foreign interference1:5311 hours ago
-
‘Normalization of hate’: B’nai Brith Canada reports dramatic rise in antisemitism2:0511 hours ago
-
Gaza crisis: Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Israeli invasion looms2:2411 hours ago
-
Family angry about IIO report on RCMP officer’s death2:0612 hours ago
-
Suspects in Nijjar killing slated to make court appearance2:2413 hours ago
-
Edmonton Mayor meets with municipal affairs minister about funding1:4614 hours ago
-
How to better fund and serve public transit in Montreal2:1316 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health minister demands Conservatives to stop blocking free contraceptives for women across Canada0:3316 hours ago
-
Health Matters: CFIA steps us avian influenza surveillance2:2918 hours ago
-
Health Matters: Wegovy rolls out in Canada4:3418 hours ago
-
Mental Health Week seminar to discuss fostering compassion in youth5:1718 hours ago
-
Celiac continues to affect thousands of Canadians4:193 days ago
-
Health Matters: Heart failure awareness4:403 days ago
-
Pierre Poilievre ramps up attack on B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot1:433 days ago
-
Ozempic maker bringing weight-loss drug Wegovy to Canada4:174 days ago
-
Health Matters: Newfoundland and Labrador work to hire, retain nurses through incentives2:424 days ago
-
Toxic metals in vapes linked with major health problems in youth, study finds1:354 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Small businesses guarding against ‘catastrophic’ cyber threats1:4318 hours ago
-
Is the government of India behind a global campaign against Sikh separatism?2:0917 hours ago
-
Hardeep Singh Nijjar: India’s ‘incompetent’ campaign against the slain BC Sikh leader2:553 days ago
-
Manitoba farmers, producer groups concerned about effect of potential rail strike1:304 days ago
-
Reality check on Canada’s efforts to curb carbon emissions1:544 days ago
-
Ontario chemical plant ordered to shut down1:504 days ago
-
New clues in mystery of the spiked ‘Titanic’ chowder2:105 days ago
-
Lawyers for man accused of killing 4 women to argue he’s not criminally responsible0:4820 hours ago
-
Study finds brawn does not mean brains when it comes to the T.Rex4:226 days ago
-
Inside ICE: The work, demands of Manitoba RCMP’s child exploitation unit2:392 weeks ago
News Bloopers
-
Global’s Anthony Farnell performs in The Nutcracker1:145 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:247 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2111 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0018 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1720 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5721 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1421 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1125 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3819 months ago
-
Global News bloopers: The funniest gaffes, laughs, and fails of 20216:2029 months ago