Sunday Headlines

Here are a few stories that caught my eye this week

*Joseph Boyden's The Orenda won CBC's Canada Reads this week. #WabKinewforPrimeMinister


*The Oscar's were last week.  Here is a look at the CanLit that has inspired films nominated for Oscars.

*HarperCollins Canada's HCC March Madness has begun again.  Make sure you cast your votes.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Wab Kinew may not run for PM, but i would settle for any of the panelists running for mayor of TO.

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