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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY: Canadian Children's Book Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). \nThirty-nine authors and illustrators have been selected to take part in this hybrid tour\, with 35 touring in person and five dedicated to offering virtual presentations. Of the 40 participants\, 25 creators are touring as part of the event for the first time. This year’s roster was chosen in consultation with a volunteer committee of children’s book experts. During the week-long event\, touring authors and illustrators will celebrate the magic of creating stories and the joy of books and reading with kids and teens. \nThe CCBC is thrilled to be offering something for everyone! Book Week 2026 will include sessions for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Kids and teens will have the chance to engage in exciting talks and workshops that explore writing and illustration techniques\, STEM themes\, activism\, folklore\, and so much more. \nThe event will feature five authors who will be offering presentations in English and in French: Mireille Messier\, Ginalina\, Anne Renaud\, Andrew Katz and Juliana Leveille-Trudel. \nThe upcoming national tour will take place from Sunday\, April 26 to Saturday\, May 2\, 2026. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/%e2%80%afcanadian-childrens-book-week-2026/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Children's Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
CREATED:20260206T183836Z
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SUMMARY:Editors Canada 2026 Winter/Spring Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Since 1979\, Editors Canada has been delivering cutting-edge training for editors at every stage of their careers. \nEditors Canada member price is $42 per session. Editors Canada non-member price is $70 per session. \nHere’s what’s in store this season. \n\nFebruary 11 Content Marketing for Academic Editors (Letitia Henville)\nFebruary 17 Intermediate Alt-text: Lessons from the Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernist Dance (Allison Peacock)\nFebruary 24 Algorithms\, AI\, & You: The Editor’s Role in the Age of Mis/Disinformation (Emily Faubert)\nFebruary 26 Introduction to Fine-Tuning Your Systems and Processes (Katie Chambers)\nMarch 4 Medicolegal Report Editing: Practical Tips for New Editors (Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa)\nMarch 10 Beyond Inclusive Language: Developmental Editing for Conscientious Representation in Fiction (Tanya Gold and Genevieve Clovis)\nMarch 19 Stand Out in the Publishing World: 8 Skills In-House and Freelance Editors Need (Amanda Lewis)\nMarch 25 Building a portfolio career: What to do when AI steals your work (Michelle Waitzman)\nMarch 31 Developmental Editing Skills: Clues to Help You Unearth a Story’s Theme (Kathryn Jepsen)\nApril 1 The Feisty Freelance Editor: Starting and Growing Your Business (Suzanne Bowness)\nApril 8 AI for Editors: Business Growth Without Compromising Your Standards (Erin Brenner)\nApril 14 How To Edit A Comic Anthology (Emily Stewart)\nApril 16 Parcours vers la communication accessible : comprendre\, rédiger\, transformer (Julie Hutsebaut)\nApril 22 Editing Poetry: Adding Poetics to Your Practice (Margo LaPierre)\nApril 30 Overcoming Challenges in Editing Creative Nonfiction (Lynne Melcombe)\nMay 7 Safe and sensitive practices for working with trauma survivors (Meghan Fandrich)\n\nDates are subject to change. New webinars may be added periodically\, so check back often. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/editors-canada-2026-winter-spring-webinar-series-3/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Harbour front library--Nanaimo (Vancouver Island regional Library)\, Nanaimo\, BC\, 90 Commercial St\, Nanaimo BC V9R 5G4
CATEGORIES:Editing,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
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SUMMARY:Editors Canada 2026 Winter/Spring Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Since 1979\, Editors Canada has been delivering cutting-edge training for editors at every stage of their careers. \nEditors Canada member price is $42 per session. Editors Canada non-member price is $70 per session. \nHere’s what’s in store this season. \n\nFebruary 11 Content Marketing for Academic Editors (Letitia Henville)\nFebruary 17 Intermediate Alt-text: Lessons from the Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernist Dance (Allison Peacock)\nFebruary 24 Algorithms\, AI\, & You: The Editor’s Role in the Age of Mis/Disinformation (Emily Faubert)\nFebruary 26 Introduction to Fine-Tuning Your Systems and Processes (Katie Chambers)\nMarch 4 Medicolegal Report Editing: Practical Tips for New Editors (Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa)\nMarch 10 Beyond Inclusive Language: Developmental Editing for Conscientious Representation in Fiction (Tanya Gold and Genevieve Clovis)\nMarch 19 Stand Out in the Publishing World: 8 Skills In-House and Freelance Editors Need (Amanda Lewis)\nMarch 25 Building a portfolio career: What to do when AI steals your work (Michelle Waitzman)\nMarch 31 Developmental Editing Skills: Clues to Help You Unearth a Story’s Theme (Kathryn Jepsen)\nApril 1 The Feisty Freelance Editor: Starting and Growing Your Business (Suzanne Bowness)\nApril 8 AI for Editors: Business Growth Without Compromising Your Standards (Erin Brenner)\nApril 14 How To Edit A Comic Anthology (Emily Stewart)\nApril 16 Parcours vers la communication accessible : comprendre\, rédiger\, transformer (Julie Hutsebaut)\nApril 22 Editing Poetry: Adding Poetics to Your Practice (Margo LaPierre)\nApril 30 Overcoming Challenges in Editing Creative Nonfiction (Lynne Melcombe)\nMay 7 Safe and sensitive practices for working with trauma survivors (Meghan Fandrich)\n\nDates are subject to change. New webinars may be added periodically\, so check back often. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/editors-canada-2026-winter-spring-webinar-series-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Harbour front library--Nanaimo (Vancouver Island regional Library)\, Nanaimo\, BC\, 90 Commercial St\, Nanaimo BC V9R 5G4
CATEGORIES:Editing,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
CREATED:20260421T135832Z
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SUMMARY:CAA MEMBER EVENT: Book Launch of Timebomb by Kevin P. Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Launch of Kevin P Bartlett’s debut novel\, Timebomb (Sharpe Books)\, an historical espionage/police procedural involving atomic secrets in 1919 Manchester. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/caa-member-event-book-launch-of-timebomb-by-kevin-p-bartlett/
LOCATION:965 Kings Road (at Quadra)\,\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Book signing,Book signing and sales
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
CREATED:20260501T140841Z
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SUMMARY:Word on the Lake Writers' Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Festival for all writers and readers. \nSessions include both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting. \nPresenters include CAA Member Gail Anderson-Dargatz\, and Jill Barber\, Andrew Buckley\, Finnian Burnett\, and many more. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/word-on-the-lake-writers-festival/
LOCATION:251 Harbourfront Drive\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 2W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
CREATED:20260131T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T192803Z
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SUMMARY:Editors Canada 2026 Conference: Editing in the Age of Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Misinformation isn’t just about fake news. It’s also the assumptions we make\, the language we let slide and the identities we misrepresent. Editors are uniquely positioned to catch what others miss and to create more truthful\, inclusive and responsible content. This year\, attendees are encouraged to open their ears\, eyes and minds—using their love of accuracy and clear communication to take their skills and responsibilities to the next level. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/editors-canada-2026-conference-editing-in-the-age-of-misinformation/
LOCATION:6136 University Avenue\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Editing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260507T124221
CREATED:20260409T182739Z
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SUMMARY:Write On 2026: Writing and Publishing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Writers of all stripes—fiction\, nonfiction\, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada\, with sessions designed to help you plan\, draft\, revise and publish like a pro\, with zero stress and max creativity. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/write-on-2026-writing-and-publishing-sessions/
LOCATION:Harbour front library--Nanaimo (Vancouver Island regional Library)\, Nanaimo\, BC\, 90 Commercial St\, Nanaimo BC V9R 5G4
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Virtual Festival
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