The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Sono Nis Press Forced to Close After Warehouse Fire

A fire has forced the closure of one of Canada's oldest small publishing companies, based in the Slocan Valley.

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ABPBC Announces New Executive Director

As Margaret Reynolds announces her retirement, the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia welcomes new executive director Heidi Waechtler.

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Call for Submissions: Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry

The Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced its Call for Submissions for the 3rd Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry.

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George Woodcock and George Ryga Awards To Be Presented at VPL

The "Two Georges" will be awarded at Vancouver Public Library on June 29.

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Vancouver Writer Leah Horlick Wins Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers

Leah Horlick, author of For Your Own Good and Riot Lung is the winner of the 10th annual Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers, as announced by the Writer's Trust of Canada.

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Margaret Reynolds Receives President's Award from Association of Canadian Publishers

Margaret Reynolds, Executive Director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the Association of Canadian Publishers.

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2016 BC Book Prize Winners Announced

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the names of the winners of the 32nd Annual BC Book Prizes.

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City of Vancouver Invites Submissions For 2016 Book Award

Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the annual City of Vancouver Book Award.

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BC Book News: BC Book Day and Lieutenant Governor's Award

A busy day in BC book news: Alan Twigg has been named recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence, and April 13, 2016 will be the third annual BC Book Day.

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Submissions Open for 2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature

The award is given annually to English-language literary works for young adults written by First Nations, Inuit or Métis authors. Submission deadline is March 31.

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Alcuin Society Announces Winners of 2016 Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada

The Vancouver-based society for the support and appreciation of fine books has announced 43 winning titles from 230 entries to its annual competition, from nine provinces and 99 publishers.

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Call for Nominations for Carver Award for Emerging Writers

Nominate an emerging writer in the Kootenay/Boundary region for the 4th Annual Carver Award, presented by the Nelson and District Arts Council and the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival. 

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BC Book Prizes 2016 Shortlists Announced

Finalists have been announced in the seven categories of this year's 32nd Annual BC Book Prizes. 

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Submissions Sought For YouthWrite Play Writing Competition

The Association of BC Drama Educators (ABCDE) YouthWright play writing competition is on again, and winning plays will be invited to perform at this year's Sears BC Provincial Drama Festival.

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Victoria Names 2016 Youth Poet Laureate

University of Victoria student Ann-Bernice Thomas has been named Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate. 

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New Resource Showcases More Than 8,500 BC Books

BC Books Online, a comprehensive database featuring more than 8,500 books and ebooks from BC publishers, launches today. 

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Wayde Compton Wins 2015 City of Vancouver Book Award

Writer Wayde Compton was presented the prize for The Outer Harbour (Arsenal Pulp Press) on Thursday, November 12 at the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards.

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Shortlist Announced For Inaugural Cedric Literary Awards

Fourteen BC writers "of a certain age" have made it to the short list of candidates for the inaugural 2015 Cedric Literary Awards.

 

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BC Book Prize Deadline Approaches

The deadline for applications for the 2016 BC Book Prizes is Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Entries may be submitted in one of seven categories, as well as for the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence.

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City of Surrey Names Inaugural Poet Laureate

Author Renée Sarojini Saklikar has been selected as the inaugural Poet Laureate for Surrey. 

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