Meat Locker Editions
Changing the Face of Canadian Publishing Patrick Connors – Toronto: Sarah Beaudin and Maddy Curry may not seem the sort to clean out a former meat locker. This makes one realize how hard they work to pursue their dreams. “When we met, we were cautious of each other,” Curry admitted. “Then we started talking [...]
May Day 2013
Building a Common Front against Austerity and War April 22, 2013-The United May Day Committee’s annual celebration of the international workers holiday takes place on Sunday, April 28th at the Steelworker’s Hall, 25 Cecil Street, from 5-8 PM. Guest speakers include Denis Lemelin, National President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and Dr. [...]
The Shape of a Throat
Sheila Stewart Makes Us Consider Things In New Ways Patrick Connors – Toronto: Sheila Stewart’s second poetry collection, The Shape of a Throat, was published by Signature Editions. Her first collection, A Hat to Stop a Train, was previously published by Wolsak and Wynn and is now in its second printing. Sheila grew up in [...]
editorial: Hugo Chávez In Memoriam
Patrick Connors-Toronto: It is with great sadness that I write to you today about the passing of the beloved President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, on March 5th, after a lengthy illness. In my time as President of IFPOR and Co-coordinator of the 4th Festival, I have learned more than I previously knew about the wonderful [...]
Our Lady of the Snow Angels
Jeannine Pitas’ First Effort Leaves An Impression Patrick Connors – Toronto: Jeannine M. Pitas is from Buffalo. She is a poet, nonfiction writer, teacher, and graduate student in comparative literature at the University of Toronto. She is the author of Our Lady of the Snow Angels (Toronto: Lyricalmyrical Press, 2012) and the English-language translator of [...]
Social Workers Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada
March is National Social Work Month March 2, 2013: Canada is experiencing accelerated changes at the national level that is altering, in almost every aspect, its relationship to the federation. From the Criminal Justice System to Old Age Security to tax expenditures, the rebranding of Canada will resound, both at home and abroad, for [...]
Kildare Dobbs: A Man of Letters
Recently Received Order of Canada Patrick Connors – Toronto: Kildare Dobbs is a writer and poet, born Irish in India, raised in Ireland, educated at Dublin, Cambridge and London, living in Canada. During World War 2 he served at sea in the Royal Navy, and in R.N. Commandos, and later in the British colonial service [...]
Jackie and Jack
New Play Written by Jim Christy Toronto, February 23: The Theatre Lab and Back Burner Productions are proud to present the collaborative production Jackie and Jack, which premiered at Unit 102 Studio Theatre, Friday February 22, 2013. Written by the legendary Canadian polymath Jim Christy, Jackie and Jack is a ‘What If’ play that follows [...]
Wonder Women VI: WonderFest
Spreading empowerment through art March 4-8, 2013 is International Women’s Week, and LMG Productions celebrates by presenting Wonder Women VI: WonderFest, a weeklong series of workshops and concerts to spread empowerment through art. Wonder Women is a series of events that aims to promote a positive environment for aspiring artists, inspiring them to develop their [...]
Eel Pie Island Dharma
Chris Faiers’ Ode to Youth Number 7 on Amazon Patrick Connors – Toronto: Chris Faiers was born on Hamilton Mountain in 1948. His family emigrated to the southern U.S. when he was six. Although a Canadian citizen, he was eligible to be drafted for the Vietnam War as a resident alien. Chris became an anti-war [...]