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The author and writer Wayne Grady discusses his new book Pandexicon: How the Language of the Pandemic Defined Our New Cultural Reality (Greystone Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Wayne Grady first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artist and author Rosalie Wise Sharp discusses her memoir Me & Issy: A Four Seasons Romance (ECW Press, 2022), with Joseph Planta. The post Rosalie Wise Sharp first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The playwright and performer Derek Chan discusses the world premiere of the rice & beans theatre co-production of Happy Valley at the Firehall Arts Centre (25 May-04 June 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Derek Chan first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The infectious diseases doctor, academic, and broadcaster Dr Chris van Tulleken discusses his bestselling book Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food (Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Chris van Tulleken first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The director Mark Carter discusses the new CTORA Theatre production on now at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre (950 West 41st Ave.) until 28 May 2023, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical , with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Carter first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The historian Ron Verzuh discusses his new book Printer's Devils: How a Feisty Pioneer Newspaper Shaped the History of British Columbia's Smelter City, 1895-1925 (Caitlin Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Ron Verzuh first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

Madison Embrey, who plays Dr. Kate Walker in Jurassic World Live Tour , which comes to the Pacific Coliseum (19-28 May 2023), previews the show with Joseph Planta. The post Madison Embrey first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The distinguished academic and writer J. Edward Chamberlin discusses his new book Storylines: How Words Shape Our World (Douglas & McIntyre, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post J. Edward Chamberlin first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artist Niina Chebry previews the seventh annual ParkerArtSalon, which includes an exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery (885 West Georgia, 15 May-16 June 2023), and the Parker Studio Tours and Hall Exhibition (10 June 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Niina Chebry first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The bestselling, award-winning writer Natalie MacLean discusses her new memoir Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much (Dundurn Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Natalie MacLean first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The award-winning writer Sam Wiebe discusses his new novel, the fourth in the Wakeland series of noir set in Vancouver, Sunset and Jericho (Harbour Publishing, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Sam Wiebe first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker and activist Amy Miller discusses her new film, screening at DOXA, the Documentary Film Festival, Manufacturing the Threat, with Joseph Planta. The post Amy Miller first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The acclaimed filmmaker Karen Cho discusses her new film, Big Fight in Little Chinatown , the opening night film of DOXA: Documentary Film Festival this Thursday, 04 May 2023, with Joseph Planta. The post Karen Cho first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker Nettie Wild discusses her work and career, and the new short film by Hân Pham and Dave Rodden-Shortt Chasing Light , which she is the subject of, which will screen at DOXA: Documentary Film Festival . The post Nettie Wild first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author Kevin Chong discusses his new novel The Double Life of Benson Yu (Atria Books, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Kevin Chong first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of the Vancouver Writers Fest Leslie Hurtig talks to Joseph Planta about their upcoming Bestsellers Series, which will feature among others, Margaret Atwood, Louise Penny, and R.F. Kuang. The post Leslie Hurtig first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The bookseller Hilary Atleo , owner of Iron Dog Books, talks to Joseph Planta about Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, 19 April 2023. The post Hilary Atleo first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and historian Rick Antonson , joined by his grandson Riley Antonson , discusses his new memoir Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer (Greystone, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Rick Antonson and Riley Antonson first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and broadcaster Connie Kuhns discusses her new book Rubymusic: A Popular History of Women's Music and Culture (Caitlin Press, 2023), her radio show, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Connie Kuhns first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and former editor of Chatelaine Rona Maynard discusses her new memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World (ECW Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Rona Maynard first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

A studio recording of a new work Clicquot: A Revolutionary Musical is out now, and Lisette Glodowski , who co-wrote with Richard C. Walter, the show's book, music and lyrics, talks to Joseph Planta about the inspiring figure at the heart of the show, and more. The post Lisette Glodowski first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The two-time Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich talks about his recent collection The Twisted History of the GOP (ECW Press, 2022), his work that's appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1989, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Mike Luckovich first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The historian and artist Henry Tsang discusses his new book White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2023), with Joseph Planta. The post Henry Tsang first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The filmmaker, and former Maclean's film critic Brian D. Johnson discusses his new documentary The Colour of Ink , a fascinating look at ink, and Toronto inkmaker Jason Logan, with Joseph Planta. The post Brian D. Johnson first appeared on thecommentary.ca .