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The former journalist Sunny Dhillon discusses his new memoir Hide and Sikh: Letters from a Life in Brown Skin (Wolsak and Wynn, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Sunny Dhillon first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The composer and writer Rob Rokicki discusses writing the music and lyrics for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, whose Original London Cast Recording has just been released by Center Stage Records, with Joseph Planta. The post Rob Rokicki first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The actor, director, teacher and producer Jennifer Copping discusses the new Mitch and Murray Production of Harm by the playwright Pheobe Eclair-Powell (20-29 March 2026 at Studio 16), with Joseph Planta. The post Jennifer Copping first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The professor and curator of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision (at the Museum of Anthropology, 19 March 2026-03 January 2027) Luis Manuel González discusses the exhibit and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Luis Manuel González first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The activist and former athlete Betty Baxter discusses her memoir Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist (Nightwood Editions, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Betty Baxter first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The celebrated ballet dancer and choreographer Guillaume Côté discusses his new show Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (which will be at the Vancouver Playhouse 18-21 March 2026), his career and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Guillaume Côté first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and post-doctoral fellow Anita Slominska discusses her new book Other Endings: Organ Transplantation and the Burdens of Hope (McGill-Queen's University Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Anita Slominska first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

Jean-Benoît Dumais , General Manager of the Independent Booksellers of Quebec joins Joseph Planta to discuss the new e-commerce service Booksellers.ca . The post Jean-Benoît Dumais first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The dancer and festival director of the 19th Annual Coastal Dance Festival Margaret Grenier discusses what to expect this week (03-08 March 2026) at the Anvil Centre and the Museum of Anthropology, with Joseph Planta. The post Margaret Grenier first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The musical theatre writer Adam Gwon discusses the new Original Cast Recording of his musical All The World's A Stage (Joy Machine Records, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Adam Gwon first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The academic, poet and writer Adrian De Leon discusses his new book Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Filipino Homeland (University of Washington Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Adrian De Leon first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer and broadcaster Steve Burgess discusses his new book Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget (Douglas & McIntyre, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Steve Burgess first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun discusses the new exhibit he curated Every River Has a Mouth (14 February 2026 to 14 February 2027 at the Bill Reid Gallery ), with Joseph Planta. The post Eliot White-Hall, Kwulasultun first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet Russell Thornton discusses his new collection Two Songs: Selected Poems 2000-2025 (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Russell Thornton first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The actor and director Anjela Magpantay discusses the show she's performing in it is for when you meet me , a mainstage presentation at the Hold On Let Go Festival (04, 07 February 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Anjela Magpantay first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of Music on Main David Pay previews the Second Annual Big Bang Festival (Sunday, 15 February 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post David Pay first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The playwright and actor Mark Crawford discusses his play The Golden Anniversaries , which has its Western Canadian premiere at the Arts Club Theatre's Granville Island Stage (22 January-15 February 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Crawford first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author Lindsay Wong discusses her new novel Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies (Penguin, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Lindsay Wong first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The artistic director of The Improv Centre Alan Pavlakovic previews The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Showcase (27-31 January 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Alan Pavlakovic first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author, playwright, podcaster and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young discusses his new book Greener Than Thou: Surviving the Toxic Sludge of Canadian Ecopolitics (Sutherland House, 2025), and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Leiren-Young first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The historian and author Derek Hayes discusses his new book Coastal Connections: A History of British Columbia Ferries and Passenger Ships (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Derek Hayes first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The podcaster and historian Craig Baird discusses his new book Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Craig Baird first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The historian and writer J.D.M. Stewart discusses his new book The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post J.D.M. Stewart first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The comedian, writer and podcast host Mark Malkoff discusses his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend (Dutton, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Malkoff first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The director Chelsea Haberlin discusses East Van Panto: West Van Story , held over at the York Theatre until 11 January 2026, with Joseph Planta. The post Chelsea Haberlin first appeared on thecommentary.ca .