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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 .

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 .