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Writers Collective of Canada expands public libraries programs with support from TD Bank Group

October 21, 2025

Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) will receive support from TD Bank Group (TD) for its Re/writing Connection public libraries program. It will enable WCC to amplify its public library programming across the country, allowing the proven benefits of the program to build connections…

The power of story – building connected communities through libraries

October 15, 2025

“It’s more than just writing—I’m seeing these community members form personal connections with one another [in WCC workshops] and that’s a beautiful thing.” – Richard Austerberry, Branch Head, Evelyn Gregory Public Library October is Canadian Library Month. From Writers Collective of Canada’s earliest…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “I was looking for a writing community, and I found community writing.”

October 15, 2025

Meet Jen Jilany. In the spring of this year, Jen encountered her first-ever WCC workshop at the Hazel McCallion Central Library. By September, she was a trained WCC facilitator, co-facilitating writing workshops where it all began—at the public library. In celebration of Canadian…

NEWS: Dr. Nancy Taber awarded SSHRC funding for research project in collaboration with WCC

September 18, 2025

“WCC’s work begins from the belief that everyone’s voice has inherent value. As such, WCC is exceptionally well-situated to support participants of the research study, writing and sharing stories of their service as military women.” – Dr. Nancy Taber, author, professor, and WCC…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “A practice of love, presence, and possibility…”

August 11, 2025

Today, August 12, marks International Youth Day. This special day invites us to celebrate the shining global community of young people, and to reflect on their dreams, hopes, and futures. For our August spotlight, we are pleased to introduce Kook Hu, a WCC…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: WCC in the Okanagan

July 14, 2025

For our July spotlight, we are pleased to introduce Kasia Rachfall, a WCC facilitator since 2024. Based in the Okanagan valley, Kasia is currently bringing to life on-site workshops in Kelowna and the surrounding region—a massive first for WCC! Describe your journey as a…

WCC in the Toronto Star: How the arts can help cure the loneliness epidemic. It’s called a social prescription and it’s catching on.

November 17, 2025

Dr. Nancy Taber on the power of writing for military women, and partnering with WCC

November 6, 2025

Writers Collective of Canada expands public libraries programs with support from TD Bank Group

The power of story – building connected communities through libraries

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “I was looking for a writing community, and I found community writing.”

NEWS: Dr. Nancy Taber awarded SSHRC funding for research project in collaboration with WCC

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “A practice of love, presence, and possibility…”

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: WCC in the Okanagan

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