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The acclaimed author Robert Hough discusses his latest novel Anarchists In Love (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Robert Hough first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter Stevie Holland discusses her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes (2025) and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Stevie Holland first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet and writer Lorne Daniel discusses his new collection of poetry What Is Broken Binds Us (University of Calgary Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Lorne Daniel first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The former federal cabinet minister and ambassador the Hon. Sergio Marchi discusses his new book Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena (Dundurn Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Hon. Sergio Marchi first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance! principal skater Nelson Sanchez Leemet previews the show that comes to Vancouver next week (26-30 November 2025 at the Pacific Coliseum), with Joseph Planta. The post Nelson Sanchez Leemet first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty discusses how he views pursuing public life and his new book Be A Good One: Words to Lead By (Dundurn Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Dalton McGuinty first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The poet Christina Shah discusses her debut collection If: Prey, Then: Huntress (Nightwood Editions, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Christina Shah first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer Sarah Louise Butler discusses her new novel, Rufous and Calliope (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Sarah Louise Butler first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and Sportsnet Central co-anchor Ken Reid discusses his new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent (Simon & Schuster, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ken Reid first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The playwright Robert Chafe discusses his play Between Breaths , inspired by the life and death of Dr. Jon Lien, who devoted his career to saving over five hundred whales off the coast of Newfoundland, which plays at the Firehall Arts Centre (until 23 November 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Robert Chafe first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The broadcaster Andi Petrillo discussed her new memoir Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Andi Petrillo first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The television host, podcaster and blogger Ardra Shephard discusses her new memoir Fallosophy: My Trip Through Life with MS (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ardra Shephard first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The writer Bill Arnott discusses his new book A Perfect Day for a Walk By the Water: Exploring Vancouver's Shores (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Bill Arnott first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The primatologist and author Dr. Keriann McGoogan discusses her new book Sisters of the Jungle: The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Dr. Keriann McGoogan first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The sports broadcaster and author Mark Hebscher discusses his new book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Hebscher first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The composer and conductor Bryan Perri discusses his career and his new album Few Words , with Joseph Planta. The post Bryan Perri first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author, comedian, and speechwriter Charles Demers discusses his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine (Greystone Books), with Joseph Planta. The post Charles Demers first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The recording artist, author and activist Bif Naked discusses an event at the Rio Theatre, Tuesday, 04 November 2025, the screening of a new documentary on her life, a Q&A and an acoustic set, her life and career, with Joseph Planta. The post Bif Naked first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The journalist and author Rod Mickleburgh discusses the new memoir he co-wrote John Horgan: In His Own Words (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Rod Mickleburgh first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa discusses the new short film Klavierklang (directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp) having its debut as part of Music on Main's Modulus Festival, 07 November 2025, with Joseph Planta. The post Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The co-artistic director of Glitch Theatre Adam Grant Warren discusses the new company and their first production, and first since the pandemic Alex K. Masse's Faye's Room , at the Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street, 07-23 November 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Adam Grant Warren first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins talks about touring Western Canada with Paula Cole (Vancouver, 29 October 2025, and Victoria, 30 October 2025), her new album Whaler: Re-Emerging , and writing music, with Joseph Planta. The post Sophie B. Hawkins first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The former MLA, British Columbia's first minister of mental health and addictions, and labour leader Judy Darcy discusses her memoir Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and Politician (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Judy Darcy first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The author and journalist Rachel Phan discusses her memoir Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Rachel Phan first appeared on thecommentary.ca .

The community historian and recent appointee to the Order of Canada Richard W. Hill Sr. discusses the new book he's co-edited Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, Canada's Longest Running Residential School (University of Calgary Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Richard W. Hill Sr. first appeared on thecommentary.ca .