Internship Opportunity with EVENT and Room

 •  September 13

EVENT and Room magazines are offering a paid part-time internship opportunity, starting this fall. The deadline is coming up fast on September...

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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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Review: Books by R.M. Vaughan & Michael V. Smith

 •  August 22

This non-fiction review first appeared in EVENT 44/2. R.M. Vaughan, Bright Eyed: Insomnia and Its Cultures, Coach House, 2015 Michael V. Smith,...

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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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Cover It Up: How to Get Your Photo on EVENT’s Cover

 •  July 21

We would love to receive more cover art submissions. Most EVENT covers are sourced through artist websites, photo blogs, local galleries, Instagram,...

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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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Rivers are Creatures, Too: An Interview with Randy Lundy

 •  June 2

Randy Lundy is a member of the Barren Lands (Cree) First Nation. Born in northern Manitoba, he has lived most of his life in Saskatchewan. He has...

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Review: K.D. Miller’s All Saints & Marilyn Gear Pilling’s On Huron’s Shore

 •  May 12

This fiction review first appeared in EVENT 43/3. K.D. Miller, All Saints, Biblioasis, 2014 Marilyn Gear Pilling, On Huron’s Shore, Demeter...

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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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