Simcoe Levee
Heritage Helmet Art Project Honours Queen’s York Rangers Patrick Connors – Aurora: On May 9, the second annual Lieutenant Governor Simcoe’s Levee in Honour of Our Rangers took place at the beautifully restored Church Street School in Aurora. The evening began with His Honour The Honourable David Charles Onley, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, greeting [...]
The Canadian Mental Health Association applauds Canada’s first-ever mental health strategy
May 11, 2012 No Comment
New strategy provides broad vision but will require a truly coordinated, adequately funded implementation plan to result in real improvements for Canadians The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) applauds the Mental Health Commission of Canada for spearheading the development of Canada’s first-ever mental health strategy. The strategy release is timely given this week is CMHA’s [...]
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Today, Toronto Arts Foundation (TAF) announced the fifteen finalists for the 2012 Toronto Arts Foundation Awards, celebrating those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Toronto’s vibrant artistic and cultural life. This year’s nominees were chosen by a stellar multi-disciplinary jury which included Francisco Alvarez, Hilario Duran, John Farrell, Darlene Gilliland, Angela Grabham, [...]
Continue reading …North York Arts Online Celebrates North York’s Incredible Arts and Culture Scene!
April 12, 2012 No Comment
Toronto – Claire Hopkinson, Executive Director of Toronto Arts Foundation (TAF) is pleased to announce the launch of North York Arts Online, the premiere website celebrating North York’s vibrant cultural scene. Featuring programming information, a comprehensive calendar of arts events, as well as information on exciting new arts and culture initiatives, North York Arts Online [...]
Continue reading …The Griffin Poetry Prize Announces the 2012 International and Canadian Shortlist
April 10, 2012 No Comment
TORONTO – April 10, 2012 – Scott Griffin, founder of The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry and David Young, trustee, announced the International and Canadian shortlist for this year’s prize. Judges Heather McHugh (USA), David O’Meara (Canada) and Fiona Sampson (England) each read 481 books of poetry, from 37 countries, including 19 translations. The [...]
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Innovative Promotion by Scarborough Arts Patrick Connors – Toronto: Scarborough Arts’ Big Art Book Digital Anthology 2012 is an experiment; a wonderful experiment. The Big Art Book is about participating in a conversation. The Big Art Book is about sampling a fresh assortment of creativity. The Big Art Book is about the power of expression, [...]
Continue reading …LEAGUE OF CANADIAN POETS ANNOUNCES THE 2012 AWARDS SHORTLIST FOR THE PAT LOWTHER AND GERALD LAMPERT AWARDS
April 3, 2012 No Comment
April 3, 2012, Toronto: The League of Canadian Poets ( LCP ) is pleased to announce the shortlist for its 2012 Pat Lowther and Gerald Lampert Memorial Awards. Congratulations to the authors for their fine work and many thanks to the jurors for their hard work on this year’s awards. Winners of these awards will be [...]
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National network of depression research centres and anti-stigma efforts will lead to better patient care. Canadians living with depression will see great benefits from the Government of Canada’s commitment to battle depression-related conditions and issues, says the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC). In the federal budget tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, the [...]
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Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Association of Social Workers Speak on this Matter “The Canada Council for the Arts is enormously heartened by the positive message sent by the 2012 budget and the support of the government in recognizing the Council’s leadership role,” said Canada Council Board Chair Joseph L. Rotman. “This [...]
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Sold Out Event at Harbourfront Centre Patrick Connors – Toronto: Irving Layton, one of Canada’s greatest poets, certainly its most controversial, would have turned 100 on March 12, and the country is celebrating. Events are scheduled for the days surrounding Layton’s birth in all ten provinces. To follow the path, go to the Facebook page: [...]
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