50 Years of EVENT Magazine: Collected Notes on Writing

 •  March 15

Celebrate with us! 50 Years of EVENT Magazine: Collected Notes on Writing is now available.EVENT celebrates 50 years of publication with a Notes...

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Announcing EVENT’s 2022 Non-Fiction Contest Shortlist

 •  January 31

EVENT is proud to announce our 2022 Non-Fiction Contest shortlist, judged by Jenny Heijun Wills. “It’s Funny Because It’s True,”...

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Welcoming EVENT’s New Managing Editor, Krista Eide

 •  January 31

EVENT is proud to welcome Krista Eide as its new Managing Editor. Krista is taking over for Ian Cockfield, who has been a part of EVENT’s...

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So You Want to Write for EVENT? Here’s What Our Editors Are Looking For

 •  January 3

Whether you're a new or seasoned writer, finding the right home for your work can be a challenge. There are many great Canadian literary journals to...

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Rebecca Păpacuru Reads “Unbecoming” for EVENT 50/3

 •  March 8

REBECCA PĂPUCARU’S first collection of poetry, The Panic Room (Nightwood Editions, 2017),was a finalist for the A.M. Klein Prize for...

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Join Us at WORD Vancouver to Celebrate 50 Years of EVENT

 •  August 27

Join us at WORD Vancouver on Sunday, September 26, 2021 10:30 AM PDT to celebrate 50 years of EVENT Magazine. This year, we're celebrating our...

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Waking up in a Handstand: Molly Cross-Blanchard Interviews Richard Van Camp

 •  March 3

Richard Van Camp is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT. He is the author of 24 books in just about every genre. His novel, The Lesser Blessed,...

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2020 Non-Fiction Contest Winners

 •  February 23

Announcing the winners of the EVENT Magazine 2020 Non-Fiction Contest: 1st place—“Our Lives,” Alexis Pooley 2nd...

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2020 Non-Fiction Contest Short List

 •  February 17

Without further ado, here is the EVENT Magazine 2020 Non-Fiction Contest Shortlist: “If You Spot a Crow,” Heather Diamond “Lost on the...

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Indigenous Voices: Meet 2021’s Featured Writers

 •  February 11

We're looking forward to the fifth annual Indigenous Voices: An Evening of Poetry & Prose, which will feature three talented Indigenous writers. Join...

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