When Canada’s most famous author visited – and wrote about – Niagara Falls

From InSauga.com: The late Pierre Burton is considered by many to be the quintessential Canadian author. The thoughtful and thought-provoking writer not only encapsulated the Canadian experience but in his erudite manner, taught many how to be Canadian. He had a flair for telling Canadian history in a way that the everyman could climb aboard…

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Michael Smith: No food pedestals, just a celebration

From the Hamilton Spectator: For having such an exacting profession, Chef Michael Smith isn’t a fan of perfection. He knows the importance of nailing recipes as the best-selling author of 10 cookbooks. But he’s also made a name for himself by advocating for free-styling in the kitchen in his Food Network Canada series, “Chef at…

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Author Craig Davidson gets gritty again, this time with novel ‘Cataract City’

From Yahoo! Canada News: When Toronto-based author Craig Davidson showed up for a recent interview with a mild shiner and stitches above his left eyebrow, it seemed a more fitting than frightening sight. After all, the 37-year-old is known for writing about brutal bouts in books, including the short story collection “Rust and Bone,” which…

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