Canadians across the country have poems in their pockets, from a pretty little haiku to historical epics to the latest pop earworm. Every year new poets give us wonderful and engaging works. But we can’t forget the strong Canadian poetic tradition captured by, among others, Bliss Carman’s romantic odes to landscape, Stephen Leacock’s biting satire, [...]
Our French editor Myriam Fontaine traces the history of April Fools, from its origins in 1534 to its current tradition in Quebec where children “run after the April Fish.”
The new exhibition, Double Take, features Canadians from all walks of life, regions far and wide, from past and present. Some are well known and others should be, but all are worth knowing more about.
This week, de Havilland’s Mosquito buzzes once more, Molson makes us question our national identity, and we consider whether Leonard Cohen looks good as Al Pacino.
Children of the 70s and 80s will remember the loveable puppet duo Binkley and Doinkel. Discover their origins and their remarkable twenty-year career!
For Canadians, St. Patrick’s Day provides an opportunity to celebrate all who struggled, perished and succeeded, trying to make a new life in a new land.
In the wake of Stompin’ Tom Connors’ death, Kaitlin Wainwright explores the complexity of Connors’ songs, their themes and the nationalism that made him a Canadian icon.
This week we say goodbye to a folk hero, discover a feast of historical sand sculptures, and chuckle over a charmingly politically-loaded colouring book. It’s Canada Soup!
En cette Journée internationale de la femme, notre ”French editor” y va d’une petite lettre à l’intention de ses fils…
“Jack”, the new biopic on the late Jack Layton, tells the story of romance and politics behind the charismatic NDP leader. It premiers on Sunday, March 10 on CBC.
Check out these half-dozen rosy red Canadian romantic films for Valentine’s Day. Snuggle up with your significant other and enjoy the sweetest of Canadian cinema!
This week brings us a song from space, a new commemorative stamp, confirmation that King Richard III was buried beneath a parking lot, celebrations for Black History Month and much more!
The first national anthology of poetry by African Canadians will be released in celebration of Black History Month this February. Published by Frontenac House, The Great Black North: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry features the works of over 90 poets across Canada. The poets are a diverse bunch in terms of form, history and geography. From big cities to [...]
Music historian Gary Cristall explores the wonderful world of Asian-Canadian music, from the lightning fast erhu showpiece, “Galloping Horses” to music inspired by the Silk Road.
Music historian Gary Cristall explores the music history of emancipation songs, from “Follow the Drinking Gourd” to “Let My People Go.”
