• In a photo illustration, a man in a suit raises a finger from behind a podium. Text against a red background reads 2024 Politics 2024: The Year in Politics - From elections to diplomatic tensions, the stories that help make sense of what comes next by Various Contributors


“AFNA”“AFNA” 2025”

Do you know a teen who dreams of being a writer?

The 2025 Amazon Canada First Novel Award is now accepting submissions for the Youth Short Story category. The winning story will receive $5,000. The deadline to submit is February 9, 2025.


Events

Podcasts

Charlene Carr is the author of ten self-published works of fiction as well as the novels Hold My Girl and We Rip the World Apart. In this episode, Charlene and Nathan talk about manifesting her first traditionally published novel into being, working on marketing plans while in a maternity ward, and deciding to put limits on the amount of time and mental space she can give her career.


In 1924, the Canadian Copyright Act set the stage for protecting creativity. A century later, can it keep pace with innovations like AI? This episode explores its history, evolution, and modern challenges, with author Heather O’Neill on AI’s impact on art, and copyright expert Myra Tawfik on what’s ahead for creators.

Building and maintaining sexual and body confidence as we age is essential for living healthier, happier lives. The intensity of the changes brought on by menopausal symptoms can make this especially challenging, but reconnecting to pleasure offers one path to empowerment. Luna Matatas is a sex and pleasure educator. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health.




Politics
  • In a photo illustration, a man in a suit raises a finger from behind a podium. Text against a red background reads 2024 Politics 2024: The Year in Politics - From elections to diplomatic tensions, the stories that help make sense of what comes next by Various Contributors
Environment

Poetry
  • A black-and-white photo of Mary Dalton against as squiggly blue background. The Shop Bell - string snapped, a flourish, / hand faster than eye by Mary Dalton
Fiction
  • An illustration of an apartment with green cupboards and brown counters. A mouse looks over the edge of a sink. Extermination - Even if you don’t see them or hear them, there are always others—somewhere in your home by Sue Murtagh