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A Bookseller’s Gift Guide: Russell Books

As the holiday season approaches, many of you are likely thinking about book gift ideas. Molly, a bookseller at the family-run Russell Books in Victoria, B.C., is here to help and has shared her gifting recommendations below. Indian Horse by…
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The Vancouver International Black Film Festival 2024: Amplifying Black Voices and Diverse Talent in Film

The Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) 2024 is back for its fourth edition, running from December 13 to 17, both in person and online. The Festival will feature 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to…
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10 B.C.-Made Films in ShortWorks Program + B.C. Participants Shortlisted for Power Pitch Talent Lab at the Whistler Film Festival 2024

The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is known as a champion of Canadian cinema and is thrilled to showcase 10 B.C.-made films in its ShortWorks program this year. In fact, over 1,300 shorts were submitted to the festival from around the globe,…
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Unleash Inspiration with over 25 Sessions at the Content Summit, Whistler Film Festival 2024

The Whistler Film Festival 2024's Content Summit is packed with thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive master classes, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge meaningful connections and gain valuable knowledge…
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#WatchBC at the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024

From December 4-8 this year, the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024 presents over 100 films, including 47 feature films and nine short film programs, featuring Oscar contenders, breakthrough Canadian titles, heart-stopping adventure…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: November Pick

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of November:   The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic…
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Magazines West Conference 2024: Exploring the Future of Magazines with Workshops on AI, Strategy and Sustainability

The Magazines West Conference 2024 (MagsWest) is B.C.’s only conference for magazine professionals. The one-day conference returns to Vancouver on November 22 and offers magazine professionals an array of sessions on industry innovations,…
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How Vancouver International Film Festival is Changing the Face of Film in Canada

The annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) came to a successful end last month, showcasing some of the best cinema from around the globe, along with one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events…
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Ten Canadian Authors on the Writing Advice That Changed Their Life

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is a free two-day event that took place on November 1 and 2, 2024 at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus. The festival featured workshops, panelist discussions, and keynote addresses…
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Embark on your Journey between Digital Art and Virtual Reality at V-Unframed 2024

Calling all interactive and digital art enthusiasts! V-Unframed 2024: Your Journey Between Art and Virtual Reality returns to Vancouver on November 16 and 17, showcasing immersive and interactive artworks by local talents and international artists. Since…
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Book Publishing B.C. Finalists for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards

Overseen by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) celebrate literature and works published in Canada, inspiring people to read books. These awards provide finalists and winners with valuable…
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Explore a World of Asian Stories at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024

Celebrates its 28th edition this year from November 7 - 17, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024 (VAFF) highlights an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers,…
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