Posts Filed Under: Margaret Atwood

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Where The Handmaid’s Tale was Filmed in Toronto (Part Two)

More of Toronto as Gilead, the site of Margaret Atwood's chilling dystopian future.

By David Fleischer Jul. 5th, 10:30 am

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Where The Handmaid’s Tale was filmed in Toronto (Part One)

Toronto plays the role of Gilead, Margaret Atwood's terrifying dystopian near future America.

By David Fleischer Jun. 14th, 12:00 pm

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Sharing the Secret Loves of Geek Girls

A new publishing effort shows off underappreciated aspects of fandom and plenty of local content.

By Sheena Goodyear Jun. 23rd, 2:30 pm

Twenty Years Ago, Salman Rushdie Surprised Toronto

The author shocked an audience of literati with his appearance at a PEN Benefit on December 7, 1992.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 7th, 2:00 pm

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Scene: Butter Sculpture at the Ex

Mayor Rob Ford, constructed out of butter.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Nancy PaivaAug. 25th, 1:00 pm

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Mayor Rob Ford’s Middle Finger is About to Fetch a Hefty Price

The unique piece of Ford/Atwood memorabilia looks poised to surpass $500 on eBay.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 26th, 3:30 pm

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Margaret Atwood Uses One of Mayor Ford’s Gaffes As a Business Opportunity

The Toronto author is selling a T-shirt with two things on it: Mayor Rob Ford's middle finger, and her autograph.

By Carly Maga Jul. 20th, 11:00 am

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The (Surprise) Heartthrobs of Canadian Poetry

A new exhibition reveals previously unseen photos of Canadian poets at the dawn of their careers. And, they're really cute.

By Kelli Korducki Apr. 3rd, 1:00 pm

Irving Layton Turns 100

Authors at Harbourfront Centre paid tribute the late, great Canadian poet—and his great Canadian libido.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 15th, 4:06 pm

Urban Planner: March 14, 2012

Today in Toronto: learn about local urban sustainability at U of T’s Environment Week, celebrate Canadian poet Irving Layton’s life at a centenary celebration, join an evening of storytelling with the Raconteurs, and get your laugh on with Egg Zepellin’s comedy and variety show.

By Laura Hewitt Mar. 14th, 7:00 am

The Penelopiad is Hilarious, Thoughtful, and Deeply Upsetting

The play, written by Margaret Atwood and now on stage at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, is hilarious and heart-wrenching.

By Saira Peesker Jan. 17th, 10:30 am

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2011 Hero: Margaret Atwood

Nominated for: exposing the idiocy of the Brothers Ford better than anyone else.

By Meg Campbell • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 22nd, 9:55 am

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The Rap on Doug Ford

By Meg Campbell Aug. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Whatever Happened to Peggy Atwood?

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 4th, 12:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Doug Ford

By Torontoist Jul. 26th, 3:30 pm

Urban Planner: November 30, 2010

By Emily Landau Nov. 30th, 7:00 am

Margaret Atwood’s Got Issues, and Ron Mann’s Got ‘Em on Tape

By John Semley Oct. 13th, 1:00 pm

Urban Planner: June 23, 2010

By Rosemary Counter Jun. 23rd, 7:00 am