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D&M Publishers Inc. becomes our new nameDouglas & McIntyre Publishers Group has become D&M Publishers Inc. CEO Scott McIntyre explains, "With new ownership, the acquisition of New Society Publishers, and other exciting developments in the works, it seemed the right moment to reaffirm our corporate identity. ‘D&M’ harkens back to our roots, ... Read more >> |
 The Suzuki Diaries on CBC Follow Father-Daughter TeamAiring tonight - December 11 - on CBC Television, is the documentary The Suzuki Diaries. David and his aspiring scientist daughter Sarika travel to Europe to see how that continent is working towards a more sustainable future. Read more about the Suzukis' adventures here. Read more >> |
David Suzuki On The HourCelebrity environmentalist, scientist and author David Suzuki was recently chatting with George Stroumboulopoulos on The Hour about his latest how-to guide on greening your life and our planet. Check it out here. Read more >> |
 Fresh wins Gold at the Canadian Culinary Cookbook Awards!This little book filled with farm-fresh recipes and detailing John Bishop's relationship with farmers has scored the highest points at the annual cookbook awards in Ontario. Presented every year at the swish Royal Winter Fair, this year's award for overall best English language cookbook went to John ... Read more >> |
 Golden Jubilee visit of His Highness the Aga Khan to CanadaHis Highness the Aga Khan is in Canada for a 10-day visit from November 18 to November 26, 2008 and returning on December 6 to officially open the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat located on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The Aga Khan is visiting the Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver as part of a series ... Read more >> |
 West Luncheon Gets Rave ReviewsTo launch the new cookbook for the award-winning West restaurant in Vancouver, guests were treated to a four-course meal complete with impeccable wine pairings. Chef Warren Geraghty whipped up miracles in his kitchen to the delight of his diners—all the recipes including the poached-pear dessert found ... Read more >> |
 S'abadeb the Exhibition is Now on at the Seattle Art MuseumIf you happen to be near Seattle in the next little while, be sure to check out this outstanding show at the Seattle Art Museum. S'abadeb—The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists is a major exhibition that explores the unique artistry and culture of Salish First Peoples of Washington State and ... Read more >> |
 Dirty Oil, Filthy AccusationsA little controversy has been kicked up over the past two days, wherein the Energy Resources Conservation Board in Alberta has gone on the defensive and accused Andrew Nikiforuk of factual errors in his book Tar Sands. The piece in dispute is excerpted in the current issue of Canadian Business, and the ... Read more >> |
How To Tell Spin From Fact: Tar Sands TruthsAndrew Nikiforuk tell us how the Canadian Government twist facts to minimize our understanding of the Tar Sands: SPIN: The Alberta government minimizes the amount of climate-changing gases coming from the tar sands by saying that tar sands represent only 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions. FACT: ... Read more >> |
Fresh In the Running for the Canadian Culinary Book AwardJohn Bishop’s latest cookbook Fresh: Seasonal Recipes Made With Local Foods, cowritten with Dennis Green, has been nominated for the Canadian Culinary Book Award, sponsored by Cuisine Canada and the University of Guelph. The winner will be announced on November 7, 2008 at the Royal Agricultural Winter ... Read more >> |