Write, drink and be merry

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The 1996 Governor General's Literary Awards were a chance for Canadian authors to socialize and gain publicity for their works. Guy Vanderhaeghe won the award for fiction with his book 'The Englishman's Boy.' Marie-Claire Blais won the French-language award for her novel 'Soifs.'

Publishing industry, Achievements and awards, Authors, Canadian, Canadian writers, 1996 AD, Literary prizes

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A new literary storm: will expansion by U.S. chains harm the book industry?

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US chain Borders Group Inc wants to open superstores in Canada and has applied for permission, but government approval could seriously hurt the Canadian book business. The effects of US competition and Canadian chain Chapters Inc are discussed.

Foreign operations, Booksellers, Bookstores, Competitions, Borders Group Inc.

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A political junkie

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Spa co-owner Pamela Wallin considers her position as co-anchor on 'Prime Time News' a plum job. Wallin was once part of 'Canada A.M.' and says the new show will be spontaneous since it is live.

Behavior, Journalists, Beauticians, Wallin, Pamela

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