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Last week BC Premier Christy Clark turned historian when she addressed the provincial legislature to forge "a new path of mutual respect" with the Tsilhqot'in First Nation. To this end the Premier acknowledged and apologized for "the many wrongs inflicted by past governments." Specifically she was referring to the so-called "Chilcotin War" which led in 1864 to the trial and public execution of six Tsilhqot'in men. They were warriors, not criminals, said Premier Clark; they were defending...

Green Leaf Brewing is a micro-brewery in Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. The folks there have invited me to talk about prohibition and my book Closing Time. A perfect match, beer and prohibition.

Join us at the brewery on Tuesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. Enjoy a beer and learn a little Canadian history.

My interview about Closing Time with Joe Planta is now online at Joe's website, thecommentary.ca.

If you are not familiar with Joe's site, I encourage you to spend some time there. He has an archive of interviews with just about every writer you can imagine. 

Next week finds me winging my way eastward to Toronto where I am fortunate to be showcasing my book Closing Time at one of Ben McNally's Authors' Brunches next Sunday (Oct. 19).

I'll be alongside Brian Little, a psychologist with a new book about personality, and Catherine Gildiner, the memoirist and novelist, both of whom are hugely entertaining speakers. As if...

The folks at The 49th Shelf have inaugurated a new series of essays called "Talking History" about "the notion of history as a compelling form of storytelling."

The series kicks off today with a contribution from yours truly.

The 49th Shelf is the go-to website for information about Canadian books and writers.