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Nadia Hashimi’s latest novel, Sparks Like Stars, is a beautiful and haunting work of historical fiction. The novel begins in 1978 where our protagonist, 10-year-old Sitara, witnesses the assassination of her entire family at the presidential palace in Kabul. She then embarks on a harrowing j…
A new virtual exhibition entitled Embodiment 2 by the Van Grimde Corps Secrets dance company from Montreal will be available free online from April 8 to May 8. It’s a multidisciplinary show featuring three elements: dance; a film by Dr. Brad Necyk, who currently teaches at the University of …
The 2021 Hot Docs Festival will be available for audiences across Canada to stream April 29 to May 9. Passes, packages and tickets are currently on sale, and the full lineup has been released.
Kate Quinn’s latest highly anticipated novel, The Rose Code, is here and it’s a masterpiece. I simply couldn’t put the book down and once I finished it, I wasn’t ready to let the characters go.
Eve Egoyan, one of the world’s most sought-after interpreters of contemporary new music, is recognized as one of the 25 greatest Canadian classical pianists of all time. Duet For Solo Piano unfolds over a one-year period as Eve defies the traditional conceptions of piano and pianist on a jou…
If you’re looking for a fun, quick book to get completely immersed in, Sarah Penner’s debut novel, The Lost Apothecary is the book for you. The story intertwines the lives of a present day woman who stumbles upon a mysterious vial and the apothecary that it belonged to in 1791. The timeline …
This book has left me speechless. I’ve taken a few days now to try to gather my thoughts on what I can say about Gutter Child by Jael Richardson, and I keep coming back to this: just read it.
That’s a wrap on the 20th edition of CBC’s Canada Reads. Once again the debates were not in front of a live studio audience due to the pandemic, however all five panelists were present.
Have you ever finished a book only to slowly exhale the breath you didn’t realize you had been holding? That is the effect that Francesca Ekwuyasi’s debut novel Butter Honey Pig Bread had on me. This novel brings us a beautifully woven story about twin sisters and their mother, as it jumps b…
CBC’s Schitt’s Creek has made Canada proud again with two wins at the 78th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Musical or Comedy Series and Best Television Actress, Musical or Comedy Series for Catherine O’Hara.
The only book on this year’s Canada Reads shortlist to fully take place in Canada, Joshua Whitehead’s Jonny Appleseed is an unabashed story of Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Jonny Appleseed. The novel follows a week in Jonny’s life where he needs to make enough money to travel from the city back to …
The only work of non-fiction to make the Canada Reads shortlist this year, Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee, is a deep exploration of the geography and natural landscape of Taiwan. Lee brings the reader on her journey as she tries to connect to the land that her maternal grandparent…
This year’s theme for Canada Reads is books that transport you and in that context, The Midnight Bargain by C.L.Polk does not disappoint. Polk’s romance-fantasy novel brings us to a world of magic and sorcery, where women must give up their magic to become wives and mothers. Once a year the …
GESPE’GEWA’GI: The Last Land debuts on APTN this Saturday, February 13th. The 13-part half-hour documentary series follows the Mi'gmaq fishers of Listuguj, Quebec who make their living on the nearby waters harvesting salmon, crab, lobster and shrimp. The area is called the Last Land because …
This is local ice sculptor Julien Doré working on an incredible piece at Centennial Park in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The artist has been commissioned by the city to create ice sculptures at all of the parks in DDO.
Following on the heels of PixMob’s phenomenal success lighting up last year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, which featured Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, and drew over 104 million viewers, PixMob were tapped once more (their third time overall) to provide an epic game-day experience.
The Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook and the Parc Découverte Nature continues to roll out exciting new activities for the season! The traditional Snow Festival and Ice Fishing Festival has become a program focused on the joy of the outdoors, ensuring safety at the same time. Some new activities…
CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den is now accepting applications from aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada seeking a Dragon investment to help launch their business to the next level.
There’s always one in every family. That larger than life personality legends are made of. The one who’s antics and heroics are passed down from generation to generation. In Search of a Name by Marjolijn van Heemstra brings us the story of a woman who had made a promise to name her child aft…
Montreal guitarist Pierre-Luc Rioux's musical resume is like a who's who of music legends. Not only has he played on three songs by artists who performed at the Biden/Harris inauguration events (Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake), but he has also played on the David Guetta/Sia song…
Canada Reads returns this year for its 20th edition, with the debates taking place March 8-11. This year the theme is “one book to transport us”. It seems very fitting to have such a theme during a year where we could all us a little escape from reality.
What if there was a library that contained hundreds of books about your life. Every single regret you’ve ever had, from the seemingly insignificant to the major life decisions, laid out before you. All you have to do is pick a regret, open the book, and you’ll step into the life that could h…
Famed Canadian "gastronaut" Bob Blumer, who you would likely know from his multiple TV series like The Surreal Gourmet, Glutton for Punishment and World's Weirdest Restaurants, is back with his seventh book, Flavorbomb, which is a unique take on taking food to the next level in a home kitche…
The Forgotten Daughter by Joanna Goodman is a follow up to her 2018 novel, The Home for Unwanted Girls. With that said, it can easily be read as a stand alone novel. For those us of living in Quebec, I feel like this novel is an emotional work of historical fiction. Goodman, a Montreal nativ…
For a second year, Illumi by Cavalia in Laval is bringing magic and fun to visitors, with its dazzling displays of millions of sparkling lights and cutting-edge designs.
Patrick Hannus of RDP has a major car accident several years ago and had to learn to adapt to a new way of living."You can feel sorry for yourself or embrace it and life goes on," he explained. "At the time of my accident I had two children, 4 and 2, and I was working three jobs, but because…
I must confess, I am a sucker for holiday movies. Every year once Halloween has come and gone I start watching anything holiday related, from Hallmark movies to animated classics, I can’t get enough. So it goes without saying that I was quite excited to get my hands on Tom Ellen’s latest nov…
Montreal actor, singer/songwriter, and playwright Carolyn Fe debuted her role as the Filipina grandmother in Nickelodeon's New Blue's Clues & You last month. She is an award-winning actress, having worked in theatre and on-screen in movies, TV and various web series. Fe recently guest st…
When I first read the synopsis for Natalie Zina Walschots debut novel, Hench, my interest was definitely piqued. I love super hero movies and television shows but I don’t often read books within the genre. What drew me to this book however, was the fact that it’s about an office temp who wor…
This is the time of the year when I usually start making lists and packing for Christmas at Walt Disney World. Over the course of the holidays we like to camp at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, cramming into our travel trailer for two weeks of uninterrupted family time. This …
Are you looking for the perfect gift to give someone you love? In my opinion, nothing is better than gifting and/or receiving gifts that give back. After all, that’s what the holiday season is all about!
There are some fantastically fun holiday books you can get your hands on this season that pay homage to some of the most beloved movies from decades past till now. Check out these 4 holiday books inspired by your favourite movies.
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special will premiere on Tuesday, November 17th on Disney+.
“This story is about a lot of things but mostly about idiots. So it needs saying from the onset that it’s always very easy to declare that other people are idiots, but only if you forget how idiotically difficult being human is.”
“This world war was not the first tragedy to strike mankind and it would not be the last, but none of them had been able to destroy humanity’s appreciation for beauty.”The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli is the story about a woman with resolve to be more than just a mistress. She is determin…
Canadian author Catherine McKenzie’s latest thriller, You Can’t Catch Me, is a diabolical game of cat and mouse that is guaranteed to keep readers on their toes until the very last page. The story begins with our protagonist, Jessica Williams, experiencing what is thought to be a chance enco…
Following this summer’s sold-out Drive ‘N Drag USA tour, World of Wonder and Voss Events are excited to announce a brand-new experience for drag fans this fall: Canada’s Drag Race: Live at the Drive-In! Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st at the Royalmount Drive-In Event Theatre.
According to a recent press release, principal photography has begun on the fifth season of CBC’s bold and irreverent original comedy WORKIN’ MOMS.
Canada’s biggest Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), has unveiled the programming for its 16th edition. Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, MIBFF returns for a meaningful 16th edition that promises to inspire through a strong, diverse, and bold …
According to a press release, CBC announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its fall 2020 slate of new and returning original programming, spanning 1300 new hours and 24 series that showcase distinct perspectives and voices Canadian audiences won’t find anywhere else. The new fall…
CBC’s SCHITT’S CREEK made Canadians proud at the 72nd Emmy Awards, winning a total of nine awards including a historic win for Outstanding Comedy Series, marking the first time a Canadian television program has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Comedy or Drama series category, and the most prim…
Indians On Vacation is the latest novel by American-Canadian author Thomas King. Once again, King brings us a book full of his dry wit and sarcasm, even when dealing with heavy subject matters. On the surface this book seemed like it would be a comedy about an Indian couple taking a vacation…
What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? And how did Olaf learn to love Summer?
Radio-Canada's original series C'est comme ca que je t'aime (Happily Married), is premiering in English-Canada on CBC Gem this Wednesday, September 16th. The series is directed by Jean-François Rivard and written by François Létourneau, past collaborators on acclaimed and award-winning Radio…
Craft Recordings is pleased to announce a one-time vinyl pressing of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s beloved jazz and holiday album, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which will include a bonus lenticular print of the original 1965 album cover featuring Charles Schulz’s iconic illustration to commemorate…
Filmoption International announces that the SLAXX, which has been premiered at the renowned Fantasia Festival will be released in Quebec and Canada on September 11th. Directed by Elza Kephart, the film stars Romane Denis (Charlotte a du fun), Brett Donahue (Come Back), Sehar Bhojani (Coroner…
When I first came across the latest novel by celebrated author Emma Donoghue (Room, Wonder), I was hesitant. I wasn’t sure about reading a book about a pandemic while living through another pandemic. In the end however, the influenza pandemic of 1918 serves as a back drop in The Pull of the …
Final Cut is the latest psychological thriller by acclaimed writer S.J. Watson. The book follows Alex Young, a documentary filmmaker, as she attempts to unravel the a mysterious death and the disappearances of two young woman, in a small waterfront town. Even though the events take place ten…
Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career in this heartwarming bestseller.
The GOAL Initiatives Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a series of 100% free, family-oriented, virtual events. Hosted by radio personality Patrick Langlois, the events will take place online August 21-23. In lieu of their annual fundraising tournaments, on hold du…
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