Breaking News – 50 Injured in New York Ferry Crash
Patrick Connors – New York: There has been a crash of a commuter ferry at Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan this morning. 50 are injured. New York Fire Department personnel are on the scene. More details to follow.
Kaleidoscope: Intercultural Arts School Program Launches
Multi-year program engages Scarborough children with a broad range of arts disciplines Patrick Connors – Toronto: Kaleidoscope: Intercultural Arts Program launched this fall and is now concluding the first of five placements in Scarborough elementary schools. For the past 6 weeks, Kaleidoscope staff and guest artists have been working 2 days a week with Ms. [...]
Cloudy with a Fire in the Basement
Ronna Bloom and Pedlar Press Again Produce Something Special Patrick Connors, Toronto: Ronna Bloom’s new book from Pedlar Press, Cloudy with a Fire in the Basement, is the latest milestone on her literary journey, one which continually evolves on many levels. Bloom participated in the closing poets celebration of Toronto Women’s Bookstore. “It was standing [...]
When the Rapture Comes
Max Layton’s Witty and Provocative First Book of Poetry Patrick Connors, Toronto: Max Layton’s first collection of poetry, When the Rapture Comes, is the result of a lifelong love affair with words, along with profound contemplation. He begins the book before the official beginning with, “To Sing Another Villanelle”, a powerful poem about 9/11. “The [...]
A Quest That Ignites the Heart
The Personal Journey of Archbishop Dr. Seiveright Patrick Connors – Toronto: Archbishop Dr. Deloris Seiveright is the founder of the Shouters National Evangelical Spiritual Baptist Faith International Centre of Canada (NESBF). The Archbishop has not limited her time and contributions to her church alone, but has also provided community service in Ontario and abroad. She [...]
Casemate Poems
Unique Talent Provides Perspective on the World Around Us Patrick Connors – Toronto: Joe Blades has given readings, performing and publishing his poetry since 1980. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Blades is a graduate of NSCAD (BFA (Studio Major: Intermedia), 1988), and has completed a Film & Television Certificate Program through the NB Filmmakers’ [...]
In A Springtime Instant: Launch of Milton Acorn Anthology July 12
Patrick Connors – Toronto: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Allan Gardens Free Speech Movement in July 1962, Mosaic Press and the Parliament Street Public Library are sponsoring an evening in remembrance and celebration of this important cultural and political event in Toronto’s history. It will be held this Thursday, July 12, from 6:30 [...]
Writers’ Trust Rewards Amber Dawn with Prize for LGBT Authors
Vancouver Writer Wins Sixth Annual Dayne Ogilvie Prize Toronto, ON – June 26, 2012 – The Writers’ Trust of Canada announced this evening that Amber Dawn has won the $4,000 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers. Funded by an endowment established by artist Robin Pacific, the prize is given annually to an emerging gay, [...]
Toronto Marlies’ Excellent Season Ends in Disappointment
But There Is Plenty of Hope for the Future Patrick Connors – Toronto – June 10: On Thursday, the Toronto Marlies suffered a mind-numbing, heartbreaking, 1-0 overtime loss to the Norfolk Admirals. The game ended on a play which should never have been allowed at any point in the television age, belying the typically professional [...]
LPG Statement on End to Canada Book Fund Support
TORONTO, June 9, 2012 – In a body blow to Canada’s independent literary publishers, on Monday, June 4, 2012, the Literary Press Group (LPG) of Canada received word that the Department of Canadian Heritage (DCH) has ended its financial support of the LPG’s activities for the fiscal year that began on April 1, 2012. As [...]
