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5 Essential Things the Elder Caregiver Needs to Know
As winter arrives, caregivers helping seniors will need to become more aware and take more precautions. Rick Lauber provides some great tips.
Shelf Exposure, Ep. 5: Jane Silcott
Jane Silcott gives us a peek at her books, and shows us one that makes her angry.
Behind the Poem: DH by Melanie Dennis Unrau
Melanie Dennie Unrau unpacks the curious abbreviations of online mothering forums.
Alice Eats: A Wonderland Cookbook
A Q&A with the creators of new cookbook Alice Eats: A Wonderland Cookbook, and two delicious recipes.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on War
Our resident children's librarian, Julie Booker, shares some titles that reveal the realities of war to younger readers.
Douglas Coupland on Writing Hard-to-Like Characters, Mentors, and Poetry: A Guest Post from Jacqueline Valencia
Toronto-based poet, writer, artist, and film critic Jacqueline Valencia interviewed Douglas Coupland at The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) last …
Art Begets Art at the Vancouver Writers’ Fest, a Guest Post by Dina Del Bucchia
Dina Del Bucchia, a Vancouver writer and poet whose first book is Coping With Emotions and Otters, reports from the Vancouver Writers' Festival, where …
How to Kill a Vampire: Crucifixes, Holy Water and Other Sacred Objects
From Bram Stroker to Buffy, Liisa Ladouceur outlines the rules of vampire engagement.
Top Shelf: Ep. 4: Book Therapy
If you're feeling grim, you might need a book that makes you laugh out loud. If you're sick, you might have a little more time for a big read. If you've …
Halloween Exclusive: An Interview with Scaredy Squirrel
Everyone's favourite worrywart answers some of our most burning questions about his new book and Halloween.