Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 is thrilled to welcome Alix Ohlin, whose latest novel Dual Citizens has just been shortlisted for both the Giller and Rogers Writers' Trust prizes for best Canadian fiction. Ohlin, who chairs the Creative Writing program at the University of British Columbia, is visiting from Vancouver to discuss and read from her book. […]
Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 is honoured to welcome Ottawa-based author Frances Itani with her 17th novel, That's My Baby. Set during World War II's Jazz Age and progressing toward 1998, the novel deals with issues related to memory, adoption and identity. Itani adds the new 2019 Library and Archives Canada Scholars Award to her CBC Literary, Ottawa Book, and […]
Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 is pleased to welcome award-winning author Rawi Hage. His most recent novel, Beirut Hellfire Society, led to his being long-listed for the Giller Prize and a finalist for both the Governor General Literary Award and Rogers Writers' Trust prize. The event will involve a discussion of the book with some reading and […]
Globe & Mail reporter Ann Hui will visit Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 to discuss her book, Chop Suey Nation. In 2016, she drove across Canada - from Victoria to Fogo Island - to write about small-town Chinese restaurants and the families who run them. It was only after the story was published that she discovered her own […]
D'Arcy Jenish will join Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 to discuss his book, The Making of the October Crisis, so that we can take a look back almost 50 years ago at […]
Greenwood's StoryFest for Kids will have Canadian astronaut Dave Williams to talk with youngsters and their parents/guardians about space and the need to protect our own planet. He'll also sign […]
Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 is delighted to welcome retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams, who has also been a skydiver, scuba diver/aquanaut, ER doctor and hospital CEO, to talk about his memoir, Defying Limits. Part of what he'll discuss is how being a specialist on two shuttle missions has changed his earthly perspectives.
Greenwood's StoryFest 2019 is presenting "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" starring Melissa McCarthy as its Film Night. A feature or documentary is always chosen related to writing. This year's movie is based on the real-life misadventures of Lee Israel, a frustrated author who struggled to pay her rent and bills in 1990s New York. Desperate for […]
One of Vankleek Hill’s landmark historic sites has the scoop for summer. On Saturday August 1, children aged 15 and under can come to the Higginson Tower and receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone from The Broken Kettle Bakery and Barkery at 54 Main Street East in Vankleek Hill. Coupons are valued […]
The pipes are calling and all roads will lead to Maxville on July 31 and August 1 for the Glengarry Highland Games. Across North America, pipers and drummers are packing up and heading to Glengarry to be part of one of the largest pipe band performances with over 1500 pipers and drummers. It’s not only […]
In Embrun, one of the community’s most anticipated fall traditions is returning with an exciting new home and an expanded experience for 2026. Ability Hive Accessible Halloween will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Jonathan Pitre Accessible Park in Embrun. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Originally launched in 2023 […]