EVENT’s Annual Fundraising Book Sale

 •  March 17

Stop by the Douglas College concourse next week and pick up a book or two...or twenty. The sale will be staffed by our friendly EVENT...

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Special Holiday Offer

 •  December 16

Looking for the perfect literary gift this holiday season? Look no further! Give a gift that lasts the entire year. Get TWO subscriptions to EVENT...

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Aboriginal Voices: An Evening of Poetry & Prose

 •  October 17

On Thursday, October 27, join us for an evening of poetry and prose, featuring notable writers Joanne Arnott, Carleigh Baker, Jónína Kirton,...

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J.R. McConvey Named as a Journey Prize Finalist

 •  September 15

J.R. McConvey's "How the Grizzly Came to Hang at the Royal Oak Hotel” (EVENT 44/1) has just been announced as one of three finalists for $10,000...

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J.R. McConvey Longlisted for the Journey Prize

 •  September 2

We're thrilled for J.R. McConvey, who has not one, but two stories longlisted for the 2016 Journey Prize. One of these stories is "How the Grizzly...

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2016 Non-Fiction Contest Shortlist

 •  August 3

After many a late night of thrilling reads, EVENT has selected its shortlist for our annual Non-Fiction Contest! Thank you to all the writers who...

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Issue 45-1: Notes on Writing

 •  July 18

45-1, EVENT's annual Notes on Writing issue, provides a rare inside glimpse at the lives of five notable Canadian writers. Kevin Spenst writes...

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Gena Ellett a National Magazine Awards Finalist

 •  May 3

Hey guess what? Gena Ellett is a National Magazine Awards finalist in the Personal Journalism category! Her nominated essay, "The Back Roads," first...

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Trevor Corkum a National Magazine Awards Finalist

 •  May 2

Congratulations to Trevor Corkum, whose glittering, haunting story, "Dar a Luz," has been selected as one of three finalists for the National...

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Spring Launch Event

 •  April 27

What are you doing next Thursday? Come schmooze with lit mag folks, hear some brilliant readings and performances, pick up an issue, eat some...

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