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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T193000
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SUMMARY:Literary Reading - Oakville Public Library Central Branch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free evening of poetry\, featuring several poets from the Greater Toronto Area. \nFree admission. Everyone welcome 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/literary-reading-oakville-public-library-central-branch/
LOCATION:120 Navy St\, Oakville\, ON\, L6J 2Z4
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
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SUMMARY:Toronto Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nThe third annual Toronto Poetry Festival. This open-air event takes place in a park\, featuring poetry readings by Canadian multilingual poets. \nIf you would like to get involved as a participant or sponsor\, please email torontopoetryfestival@gmail.com. \n  \n  
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/toronto-poetry-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Spot# 5\, 260 Dawes Road\, East York\, ON\, M4C 5C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260706T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T204935Z
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SUMMARY:Muskoka Authors Association Presents Tall Pine Tales 2026
DESCRIPTION:Muskoka Authors Association is delighted to present the 13th Annual Tall Pine Tales\, a beloved community series showcasing the rich and diverse literary talent of Muskoka. Spanning five engaging events throughout the summer and fall\, Tall Pine Tales invites audiences to gather\, listen\, and be transported by the written word. \nConceived by the late Melody Richardson\, this enduring series continues to honour her vision of nurturing and celebrating local writers—both emerging and established. Each event features a lively lineup of readers sharing works that range from historical fiction and heartfelt poetry to humorous memoirs\, suspenseful short stories\, and captivating novel excerpts. \nThese evenings are a reminder of the incredible creative spirit that lives right here in the community. There is something truly special hearing a story from the author’s own voice. \nThis year’s series offers two more opportunities ahead for audiences to experience the magic of Tall Pine Tales. Here is the remaining schedule. \n\nHuntsville Public Library – Tuesday\, September 15\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nBala Community Centre – Monday\, October 19\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n\nAdmission is by donation\, with proceeds supporting the purchase of books and supplies for the host libraries. Refreshments will be served\, making each gathering as welcoming as it is inspiring. \nWhether you are a devoted reader\, an aspiring writer\, or simply someone who loves a good story\, Tall Pine Tales offers an unforgettable way to connect with the creative heartbeat of Muskoka. \nFor more information and updates\, visit https://www.facebook.com/MuskokaAuthorsAssociation/. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/muskoka-authors-association-presents-tall-pine-tales-2026-3/
LOCATION:7 Minerva St E\, Huntsville\, ON\, P1H 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Muskoka Authors Event,Presentation,Reading,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260213T225953Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario Culture Days
DESCRIPTION:The next Ontario Culture Days Festival will take place between September 18th to October 4th\, 2026. \nOntario Culture Days is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates artists and cultural groups in Ontario communities. \nThe Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts\, culture and heritage taking place each fall across the province. Organizers host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free\, working with organizers of all disciplines to produce this province-wide festival. Ontario Culture Days lives at the local level and supports organizers from the smallest hamlets to the largest cities\, while coordinating with other national and provincial Culture Days partners. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/ontario-culture-days/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260906T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T214653Z
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SUMMARY:The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
DESCRIPTION:Let the Countdown to the 38th Annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Begin!  \nThe all-day outdoor street event takes place in the charming village of Eden Mills on Sunday\, September 20. \nFollow your curiosity and dive into writers’ craft\, explore big issues and settle in for surprising conversations on identity\, grief and love. Whether you’re a reader\, an aspiring writer or someone who appreciates a beautiful day out discovering new ideas\, you’ll find something to love at this year’s event. \nPasses start at $17 for students and $40 for adults. This year also offers group passes priced at $180 for 11 student tickets and $300 for 10 adult tickets. New all-access passes give you access to opening night\, two paid workshops and the street festival\, priced at $130 for adults and $90 for students. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-eden-mills-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Guelph/Eramosa\,\, ON\, N0B 1P\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Book signing and sales,Festival,Interview,Literary Awards,Meet & Greet,Presentation,Reading,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260504T160704Z
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SUMMARY:CAA BC CHAPTER at Word Vancouver Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Authors BC Chapter is proud to once again be at this years’ Word Vancouver Festival. \nAll practising and aspiring writers\, and their supporters\, are welcome. We look forward to meeting you! 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/caa-bc-chapter-at-word-vancouver-festival-2026/
LOCATION:800 Robson St\,\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260906T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T195555Z
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SUMMARY:Muskoka Authors Association Presents a Workshop on Writing Page-Turning Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Muskoka Authors Association Presents a Workshop on Writing Page-Turning Fiction with Mystery Author\, Kelley Armstrong \nLearn how to keep readers saying\, “Just one more chapter…” \nWhat makes a novel impossible to put down? How do some stories keep us reading long after we should have gone to bed? \nThe Muskoka Authors Association is excited to welcome acclaimed author Kelley Armstrong for “Page-Turning Fiction\,” an engaging workshop on Saturday\, September 19\, designed to help writers create stories that grab readers’ attention and keep them turning the pages. \nGenre fiction is\, at its heart\, about entertaining and engaging the reader. In this hands-on workshop\, Armstrong will share strategies for maximizing reader engagement from the earliest planning stages through to the final manuscript. \nParticipants will explore ways to build momentum into a story\, create the kind of narrative drive that keeps readers invested\, and recognize opportunities to increase the pace when a completed manuscript begins to drag. Armstrong will offer practical tips and tricks writers can take back to their own work\, whether they are outlining a new novel or trying to breathe fresh energy into a manuscript already underway. \nAnd who better to lead a workshop on page-turning fiction than an author who has created some of Canada’s most popular mystery and fantasy series? \nArmstrong is the author of fifty-eight adult books including the Rip Through Time and Haven’s Rock mystery series. Her impressive body of work also includes the Otherworld urban fantasy series\, Rockton mystery series\, Stitch in Time time-travel series\, Cainsville gothic mystery series\, the Nadia Stafford mystery trilogy\, the Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising teen paranormal series\, the Age of Legends teen fantasy series and the Royal Guide to Monster Slaying middle-grade fantasy series. \nWith such a wealth of experience writing across genres and for readers of all ages\, Armstrong brings a unique understanding of what makes readers care about a story—and what makes them desperate to find out what happens next. \nWhether you’re plotting your first novel\, revising a work in progress or looking for ways to give your finished manuscript more momentum\, this workshop promises practical insights you can put to work immediately. \nCome ready to look at your writing from the reader’s perspective—and learn how to make it harder for them to put your book down. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/muskoka-authors-association-presents-a-workshop-on-writing-page-turning-fiction/
LOCATION:46 Dominion Street\, Bracebridge\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fiction Writing,Muskoka Authors Event,Presentation,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
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SUMMARY:Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Virtual Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Write\, connect\, and discover what’s possible.  \nCentered around this year’s theme\, The Pen as Possibility: From Inspiration to Impact\, the retreat brings together writers and workshop leaders for three days of writing\, craft\, community and creative exploration in an inclusive space. \nFeaturing a keynote and masterclass with Lisa Cooper Ellison. \nLearn more and register at amherstwriters.org. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/amherst-writers-artists-awa-virtual-annual-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Virtual Celebration,Virtual Event,Virtual Festival,Virtual meeting,Virtual Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260721T193133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T193634Z
UID:59281-1790420400-1790445600@canadianauthors.org
SUMMARY:CAA TORONTO CHAPTER at The Word On The Street’s 37th Annual Festival
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1989\, The Word On The Street is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved literary festivals. Each year\, WOTS welcomes more than 130\,000 visitors for two full days of free programming that celebrates books\, magazines\, literacy\, and storytelling in all its forms. \nThe festival features three main stages of programming\, presenting author talks\, panel discussions\, readings\, and family-friendly activities with leading Canadian and Indigenous voices. In addition to on-stage programming\, WOTS offers dedicated areas for children and youth\, literacy organizations\, and community partners\, creating an inclusive and dynamic cultural experience for audiences of all ages. \nWOTS is committed to accessibility\, equity\, and community engagement\, ensuring the festival remains open and welcoming to everyone while supporting the growth and visibility of Canada’s literary ecosystem. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/caa-at-the-word-on-the-streets-37th-annual-festival/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:215 King St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 3G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Book signing,Book signing and sales,Celebration + Luncheon,Festival,Presentation,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260721T193133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T193634Z
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SUMMARY:CAA TORONTO CHAPTER at The Word On The Street’s 37th Annual Festival
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1989\, The Word On The Street is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved literary festivals. Each year\, WOTS welcomes more than 130\,000 visitors for two full days of free programming that celebrates books\, magazines\, literacy\, and storytelling in all its forms. \nThe festival features three main stages of programming\, presenting author talks\, panel discussions\, readings\, and family-friendly activities with leading Canadian and Indigenous voices. In addition to on-stage programming\, WOTS offers dedicated areas for children and youth\, literacy organizations\, and community partners\, creating an inclusive and dynamic cultural experience for audiences of all ages. \nWOTS is committed to accessibility\, equity\, and community engagement\, ensuring the festival remains open and welcoming to everyone while supporting the growth and visibility of Canada’s literary ecosystem. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/caa-at-the-word-on-the-streets-37th-annual-festival/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:215 King St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 3G2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Book signing,Book signing and sales,Celebration + Luncheon,Festival,Presentation,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144630
CREATED:20260914T145946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T145946Z
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SUMMARY:CAA MEMBER EVENT: Tim Covell Romance Reading
DESCRIPTION:Tim R Covell will read from his romance novels Ocean’s Lure and Cover Charm (forthcoming)\, and chat about his writing process\, on Friday\, October 2\, at 8 PM Atlantic\, 7 PM Eastern.\nAdvance registration required: https://meet.zohocloud.ca/lqnw-zkd-kta \nOpen to Canadian residents only.\nWith funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada. \nThe webinar runs in your browser and does not require attendees to install any software. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/caa-member-event-tim-covell-romance-reading/
CATEGORIES:Interview,Presentation,Reading,Romance Book Event,Social,Virtual Event
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