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It’s common knowledge, in western democracies, that banning and burning books, and shaming, beating or burning those who read them, signals a nation’s descent into anarchy or tyranny. Book-burning was a common practice of the German Nazi party. Mao’s Red Guards featured it during the Cultural Revolution. And the Khmer Rouge destroyed just about every…
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Welcome to the latest in Graham Pearce’s events, sponsored by the College of New Caledonia. I’m John Harris, and Graham asked me to introduce our readers tonight, Barry McKinnon, Sharon Thesen, and Greg Lainsbury. They’ll read in that order, and then again after a short break, and then take questions. I’m here in my…
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Readings by poets Sharon Thesen, Barry McKinnon and Greg Lainsbury brought together various sectors of the Prince George literary community at the Twisted Cork on Friday, Nov. 10th. The event, organized by College of New Caledonia creative writing instructor Graham Pearce, and sponsored by the college, drew more than 100 listeners. Prince George…
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I travelled independently in Iran for two months, a few years ago. It was compulsory for all women to wear a hijab and a chador or abaya when in public and at that time, the entire costume was to be black. The hijab is a tight head -covering that holds all head hair out…
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Locally, National Poetry Month started with a celebratory proclamation by Mayor Lyn Hall. Public Library employees, Gillian Wigmore and Darcie Smith organized numerous events to encourage members of the community to learn about and maybe even write some poetry. Poetry Parlour sessions were planned for every Wednesday until the 19th. Wigmore read a poem…
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November 25th at 10:29 pm Fidel Castro took his last breath, much to the sorrow of those who benefitted from his life’s work — the citizens of Cuba. He was 90 years old and had held the responsibility of his citizens in his hands from 1959 until his illness in 2006 when he turned over…
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