The Lunar New Year, which starts Jan. 22 and ends Feb. 5 this year, is among the most celebrated holiday seasons on earth, with diverse cuisines, crafts, customs and numerous nations enjoying festivities. Learn about the holiday festival and those who partake by exploring this list! 

Of these 15 books selected for their potential to shift your perspective, one will become the Canada Reads winner for 2023! Canada Reads is an annual battle of the books organized and broadcast by the CBC.

The five panellists and the final five books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 25, 2023.

Kingston is home to a vibrant arts community! We can attend festivals and performances year-round thanks to the work of local arts professionals.

This winter, we are celebrating LGBTQ2S+ filmmakers with the 24th Reelout Queer Film Festival, which takes place January 26 to February 5, 2023. Read on for book and DVD suggestions inspired by films from the festival’s lineup.