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Paralympic debut in the books, Humboldt survivor Jacob Wassermann looks to LA 2028

The Paralympic learning curve was steep, but worth it for Jacob Wassermann. Less than two years after taking up the…

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Lifestyle

Dolly Parton to send free books to children in Canada, U.S.

Dolly Parton’s father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read. Inspired by her upbringing, the…

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Canada

This Kitchener high school student collects books to donate to prisons and jails across Ontario

Most high schoolers are bracing for another grueling school year, but a Kitchener, Ont., teenager has a different thing on his…

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Canada

Munro’s Books employee quits after Alice Munro abuse revelations

Two words written anonymously in a guest book set off a chain of events that led a longtime Munro’s Books employee to…

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Entertainment

Authors pull books from Giller Prize to protest Scotiabank’s investment in Israeli defence contractor

A prestigious Canadian literary prize will maintain its partnership with Scotiabank after nearly 20 authors pulled their books from consideration…

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Canada

School’s out for summer, but these courses are enticing teachers to hit the books

For kids, the school year’s done. For many teachers, however, summer is a prime stretch of time to hunker down for…

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Entertainment

The CBC Books summer reading list: 45 Canadian books to read this season

Need a good book to relax with this season? Check out this list of buzzworthy Canadian titles out right now. Do…

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Entertainment

Canada is sexy now, thanks to wave of romance books set in unlikely locales

The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy,…

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Entertainment

Books on Indigenous life shortlisted for Amazon First Novel Award

TORONTO – Four books about Indigenous life are among the finalists for the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel Award. The…

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Entertainment

20 Canadian books that represent motherhood for Mother’s Day 2024

A mother’s journey as a parent is often shaped by their culture, their circumstances and their own relationships with their…

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