Leighton Artists Studios

Poet David Martin Finds Inspiration in the Oil Sands

The 2014 CBC Poetry Prize Winner discusses his winning poem, being a stay-at-home dad and whether you can ever get away from politics when writing about the oil

History of the Studios

Opened in 1985, discover the story behind the unique Leighton Artists Studios.

Playwright Karen Hines on Writing and (Almost) Being Stalked By a Cougar

"I have no evidence of this cougar, and sightings on and around the campus are extremely rare. But cougars go for quiet, solo people, and in this place, I somet

He Followed Genghis Khan's Trail 10,000km on Horseback for the Love of Adventure

Australian filmmaker, author and outdoor guide Tim Cope is no stranger to adventure. His most recent work, On the Trail of Genghis Khan, chronicles his 10,000 k

Lawrence Hill, Author, Book of Negroes

'Book Of Negroes' Author Lawrence Hill Talks Blood and Going Off the Grid

Mo Srivastava

On Winning the CBC Canada Writes Prize in Creative Nonfiction

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