NOW Magazine
Canadian Authors and Books: An Endangered Species?
Canadian Authors and Books: An Endangered Species? by 125 125 people viewed this event.
CFE Virtual Forum Series: Although there are many Canadian writers and genuine public interest, why is there a decline in sales and borrowing of Canadian books? What does this mean for Canada? What can be done? Panel discussion of these vital issues. Feb 18 at 4 pm. Free. No registration required. ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567
Panelists include Drew Hayden Taylor (Canadian playwright and author), Pilar Martinez (CEO, Edmonton Public Library), Barb Minett (Founding co-owner, The Bookshelf), Jim Lorimer (Publisher, James Lorimer & Co.). Moderated by Victor Rab
With a big winter storm headed to the GTA and ongoing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Family Day will look a little different this year. If you’re heading out, here’s a look at what’s open and closed: Skating Rinks Many outdoor skating rinks around the city will be open but reservations must be made ahead of time […]
NOW Magazine
Before the 6ix: Kardinal Offishall ‘Quest for Fire’ 20th Anniversary
Before the 6ix: Kardinal Offishall ‘Quest for Fire’ 20th Anniversary by
The Toronto Public Library presents
Before the 6ix, a series that connects the dots from Toronto’s present-day internationally recognized hip-hop influence to the rich and vitally important roots of its past. This year, the conversation will be with special guest Kardinal Offishall who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his album
Quest For Fire: Firestarter Volume 1 which features “Bakardi Slang” and “Ol’ Time Killin, ” two of the most important hip-hop songs to emerge from Toronto’s hip-hop history. Kardinal Offishall sits in-conversation with journalist Del F. Cowie to discuss the legacy of
Here s how Scarborough reacted to the Weeknd s historic halftime show
Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details.
Scarborough s very own Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, made history last night as the first-ever Canadian to solo headline a Super Bowl halftime show, leaving his home country prouder than punch and his home borough trending on Twitter.
literally me ten minutes ago when i saw that scarborough was trending in canada and realized it was actually FOR scarborough shandi (@daddyshandi) February 8, 2021
With a spectacular medley of chart-topping hits and a full-on army of bandaged dancers, the chart-topping superstar put on one heck of a show at Tampa s Raymond James Stadium during Super Bowl LV.