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The writer Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho discusses her debut memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street (Douglas & McIntyre, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The journalist, writer and playwright David Macfarlane discusses his new book On Sports (Biblioasis, 2026), the latest in the Biblioasis Field Notes series, with Joseph Planta. The post David Macfarlane first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The guitar virtuoso Aaron Larget-Caplan discusses his new album Guitar American 250: Revolutionaries and Rockstars (Navona Records, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Aaron Larget-Caplan first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The bestselling author, political consultant and columnist Warren Kinsella discusses his new book The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda (Signal, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Warren Kinsella first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The journalist, broadcaster and author and 56th Viceregal consort Whit Fraser discusses his new memoir From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall: Stories of Canada (Douglas & McIntyre, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Whit Fraser first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The artistic director of Ballet Vancouver Joshua Beamish discusses the company's inaugural performance, After the Rain & Other Works (23-25 April 2026 at the Vancouver Playhouse), with Joseph Planta. The post Joshua Beamish first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

Ahead of its world premiere (17-19 April 2026 at The Annex), composer Roan Shankaruk discusses her chamber opera adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's The Fox, and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Roan Shankaruk first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The artistic director of the Royal City Musical Theatre Chris Adams discusses Shrek: The Musical playing at the Massey Theatre (17 April to 03 May 2026), and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Chris Adams first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The legendary singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark talks to Joseph Planta about her career, activism, her Inuk roots, and an upcoming concert at the Chan Shun Concert Hall, Sunday, 12 April 2026 with PIQSIQ. The post Susan Aglukark first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

Rob and Laurel Bailey of the YouTube channel Global Feast talk to Joseph Planta about their reviews of restaurants in Metro Vancouver and beyond. The post Rob and Laurel Bailey first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The former journalist Sunny Dhillon discusses his new memoir Hide and Sikh: Letters from a Life in Brown Skin (Wolsak and Wynn, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Sunny Dhillon first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The composer and writer Rob Rokicki discusses writing the music and lyrics for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, whose Original London Cast Recording has just been released by Center Stage Records, with Joseph Planta. The post Rob Rokicki first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The actor, director, teacher and producer Jennifer Copping discusses the new Mitch and Murray Production of Harm by the playwright Pheobe Eclair-Powell (20-29 March 2026 at Studio 16), with Joseph Planta. The post Jennifer Copping first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The professor and curator of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision (at the Museum of Anthropology, 19 March 2026-03 January 2027) Luis Manuel González discusses the exhibit and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Luis Manuel González first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The activist and former athlete Betty Baxter discusses her memoir Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist (Nightwood Editions, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Betty Baxter first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The celebrated ballet dancer and choreographer Guillaume Côté discusses his new show Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (which will be at the Vancouver Playhouse 18-21 March 2026), his career and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Guillaume Côté first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The writer and post-doctoral fellow Anita Slominska discusses her new book Other Endings: Organ Transplantation and the Burdens of Hope (McGill-Queen's University Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Anita Slominska first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

Jean-Benoît Dumais, General Manager of the Independent Booksellers of Quebec joins Joseph Planta to discuss the new e-commerce service Booksellers.ca. The post Jean-Benoît Dumais first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The dancer and festival director of the 19th Annual Coastal Dance Festival Margaret Grenier discusses what to expect this week (03-08 March 2026) at the Anvil Centre and the Museum of Anthropology, with Joseph Planta. The post Margaret Grenier first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The musical theatre writer Adam Gwon discusses the new Original Cast Recording of his musical All The World's A Stage (Joy Machine Records, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Adam Gwon first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The academic, poet and writer Adrian De Leon discusses his new book Balikbayan: A Revenant History of The Philippine Homeland (University of Washington Press, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Adrian De Leon first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The writer and broadcaster Steve Burgess discusses his new book Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget (Douglas & McIntyre, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Steve Burgess first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The Snuneymuxw artist Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun discusses the new exhibit he curated Every River Has a Mouth (14 February 2026 to 14 February 2027 at the Bill Reid Gallery), with Joseph Planta. The post Eliot White-Hall, Kwulasultun first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The poet Russell Thornton discusses his new collection Two Songs: Selected Poems 2000-2025 (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Russell Thornton first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The actor and director Anjela Magpantay discusses the show she's performing in it is for when you meet me, a mainstage presentation at the Hold On Let Go Festival (04, 07 February 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Anjela Magpantay first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The playwright and actor Mark Crawford discusses his play The Golden Anniversaries, which has its Western Canadian premiere at the Arts Club Theatre's Granville Island Stage (22 January-15 February 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Crawford first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The author Lindsay Wong discusses her new novel Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies (Penguin, 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Lindsay Wong first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The artistic director of The Improv Centre Alan Pavlakovic previews The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Showcase (27-31 January 2026), with Joseph Planta. The post Alan Pavlakovic first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The author, playwright, podcaster and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young discusses his new book Greener Than Thou: Surviving the Toxic Sludge of Canadian Ecopolitics (Sutherland House, 2025), and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Leiren-Young first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The historian and author Derek Hayes discusses his new book Coastal Connections: A History of British Columbia Ferries and Passenger Ships (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Derek Hayes first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The podcaster and historian Craig Baird discusses his new book Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Craig Baird first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The historian and writer J.D.M. Stewart discusses his new book The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped (Sutherland House, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post J.D.M. Stewart first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The comedian, writer and podcast host Mark Malkoff discusses his new book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend (Dutton, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Malkoff first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The director Chelsea Haberlin discusses East Van Panto: West Van Story, held over at the York Theatre until 11 January 2026, with Joseph Planta. The post Chelsea Haberlin first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The acclaimed author Robert Hough discusses his latest novel Anarchists In Love (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Robert Hough first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter Stevie Holland discusses her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes (2025) and more, with Joseph Planta. The post Stevie Holland first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The poet and writer Lorne Daniel discusses his new collection of poetry What Is Broken Binds Us (University of Calgary Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Lorne Daniel first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The former federal cabinet minister and ambassador the Hon. Sergio Marchi discusses his new book Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena (Dundurn Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Hon. Sergio Marchi first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance! principal skater Nelson Sanchez Leemet previews the show that comes to Vancouver next week (26-30 November 2025 at the Pacific Coliseum), with Joseph Planta. The post Nelson Sanchez Leemet first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty discusses how he views pursuing public life and his new book Be A Good One: Words to Lead By (Dundurn Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Dalton McGuinty first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The poet Christina Shah discusses her debut collection If: Prey, Then: Huntress (Nightwood Editions, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Christina Shah first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The writer Sarah Louise Butler discusses her new novel, Rufous and Calliope (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Sarah Louise Butler first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The author and Sportsnet Central co-anchor Ken Reid discusses his new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent (Simon & Schuster, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ken Reid first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The playwright Robert Chafe discusses his play Between Breaths, inspired by the life and death of Dr. Jon Lien, who devoted his career to saving over five hundred whales off the coast of Newfoundland, which plays at the Firehall Arts Centre (until 23 November 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Robert Chafe first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The broadcaster Andi Petrillo discussed her new memoir Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Andi Petrillo first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The television host, podcaster and blogger Ardra Shephard discusses her new memoir Fallosophy: My Trip Through Life with MS (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Ardra Shephard first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The writer Bill Arnott discusses his new book A Perfect Day for a Walk By the Water: Exploring Vancouver's Shores (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Bill Arnott first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The primatologist and author Dr. Keriann McGoogan discusses her new book Sisters of the Jungle: The Trailblazing Women Who Shaped the Study of Wild Primates (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Dr. Keriann McGoogan first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The sports broadcaster and author Mark Hebscher discusses his new book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta. The post Mark Hebscher first appeared on thecommentary.ca.

The composer and conductor Bryan Perri discusses his career and his new album Few Words, with Joseph Planta. The post Bryan Perri first appeared on thecommentary.ca.