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At a time when some writers are accusing the Canadian publishing industry of not doing enough to promote and market their books, the Toronto Public Library is helping to fill in the gap by presenting a Can-Lit reading series at library branches all across the GTA this Spring. The timing for the cutely named “eh List Author Series” couldn’t be better; as the economy falters and more and more readers turn to the TPL in search of free reading material, what better way for local Canadian authors to self-promote than by giving free readings at your nearest library?

SCULPTURE: Almost two hundred years ago, American ships sailed into the Toronto harbour at Fort York and released an army of soldiers who then set fire to the city. A battle ensued and by the time the War of 1812 had ended, Canada had the confidence to develop as a nation and the Americans found themselves rebuilding their White House. Douglas Coupland—writer, artist, and lover of all things Canadian—commemorates the event with his new sculpture Memorial to the War of 1812, to be unveiled today near the site of Fort York. 600 Fleet Street, 12:30 p.m., FREE.