WCC News

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

November 6, 2025

“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 facilitator Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is partnering with Dr. Nancy Taber on a landmark research initiative…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “Listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give…”

November 6, 2025

“Becoming a facilitator in this program has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made. […] Knowing that I’ve played a role in fostering that deep connection is incredibly fulfilling.” – Debbie Adams, WCC facilitator At Writers Collective of Canada (WCC), we’re constantly inspired by…

WCC on-site at Toronto International Festival of Authors!

October 23, 2025

Experience the magic of WCC live and on-site at TIFA! We are thrilled to invite you to a special weekend of on-site WCC programming, including three writing workshops and an immersive panel conversation. Re/writing Connection: An Immersive Conversation Sunday, November 2 at 2:30 PM ET Join…

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 within and between…

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 days, Toronto Public…

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 Library Month, we…