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RCLAS’s mission is to maintain and build a welcoming community of writers and readers, to support the goals of writers at all stages of their development, and to promote an appreciation of all forms of literary arts.
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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 1d
We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry. Congratulations to the amazing poets on the list!
Poster with dark purple banner and band of book covers on longlist. Longlist honourees are listed below with book titles in red. Text: We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry Royal City Literary Arts Society' 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry 2025 Longlist alphabetical by author Midway by Kayla Czaga (House of Anansi Press) she falls again by Rosanna Deerchild (Coach House Books) The Flesh of Ice by Garry Gottfriedson (Caitlin Press) Aqueous by Nathanael Jones (The Porcupine's Quill) I Feel That Way Too by jaz papadopoulos (Nightwood Editions) Signal Infinities by Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House) Weather by Rob Taylor (Gaspereau Press) Precedented Parroting by Barbara Tran (Anstruther Books | Palimpsest Press) Scientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi (House of Anansi Press) shima by sho yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House)
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December 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Hey, just a reminder that @eventmags.bsky.social is open for submissions for this month and January. I am excited to read your new poems! BIPOC writers are especially encouraged to submit www.eventmagazine.ca/submit/
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What We’re Looking For We generally have two open submissions windows during the months of July and August and December and January. Submission windows will close on the last day of the month, or when...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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December 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Well hot damn, isn't this wonderful? Weather was just longlisted for my favourite little poetry book prize. And what company! Thank you to @rclas.bsky.social and 2025 judge Cecily Nicholson for this honour.

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December 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry. Congratulations to the amazing poets on the list!
Poster with dark purple banner and band of book covers on longlist. Longlist honourees are listed below with book titles in red. Text: We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry Royal City Literary Arts Society' 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence In Poetry 2025 Longlist alphabetical by author Midway by Kayla Czaga (House of Anansi Press) she falls again by Rosanna Deerchild (Coach House Books) The Flesh of Ice by Garry Gottfriedson (Caitlin Press) Aqueous by Nathanael Jones (The Porcupine's Quill) I Feel That Way Too by jaz papadopoulos (Nightwood Editions) Signal Infinities by Melanie Siebert (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House) Weather by Rob Taylor (Gaspereau Press) Precedented Parroting by Barbara Tran (Anstruther Books | Palimpsest Press) Scientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi (House of Anansi Press) shima by sho yamagushiku (McClelland & Stewart | Penguin Random House)
December 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Tonight!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 23d
Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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This Wednesday! Would love to see you!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 23d
Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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The beautiful RCLAS 2025 Special Winter Edition of Wordplay at Work is now available free for download. It features the winners and runners up of the 2025 Write On! Contest. Enjoy for some winter reading!

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Magazine cover with pale blue watery background, bare trees and a crow. Magazine is the RCLAS Winter "Wordplay at Work" 2025 E-Zine Issue 103, Special Feature Write On! Contest 2025 Winners.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Join our annual Christmas Mingle
Wed. December 10th
Drop in anytime between 6pm to 9pm
@ Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
Snacks/Door prizes/Music

More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/14892...
Blue & white poster with a red strip on the left side with NWA and RCLAS logos across top. Text: New West Artists & Royal City Literary Arts Society Christmas Mingle Wed, December 10 6pm-9pm Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Starts today at 2pm!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Nov 2
Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16: 2:00-4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Free! Come listen, share, and connect.
Red, white and black poster with image of poppy field and Janet Kvammen's headshot in upper right corner. Info: Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Special Guests Include: Alan Hill, Jerena Tobiasen, Alan Girling and more.
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Wonderful to see @janetkvammen.bsky.social reading at the ceremony.
freshetnews.bsky.social Freshet News @freshetnews.bsky.social · Nov 11
Hundreds of New Westminster residents basked in the sunshine and golden glow of fall foliage to honour veterans and those who never returned from service at Remembrance Day ceremonies in front of City Hall Tuesday.
Photos: New Westminster remembers - Freshet News
Hundreds of residents spilled across the lawn in front of New Westminster city hall for Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 11
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November 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16: 2:00-4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Free! Come listen, share, and connect.
Red, white and black poster with image of poppy field and Janet Kvammen's headshot in upper right corner. Info: Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Special Guests Include: Alan Hill, Jerena Tobiasen, Alan Girling and more.
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16: 2:00-4:00 pm
Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster

Free! Come listen, share, and connect.
Red, white and black poster with image of poppy field and Janet Kvammen's headshot in upper right corner. Info: Poetry and Art Salon - A Reflection on Remembrance, Grief and Loss SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more! Come listen, share, and connect. In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society. Special Guests Include: Alan Hill, Jerena Tobiasen, Alan Girling and more.
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Tonight!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Oct 8
Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive, Open Mic & Tellers
of Short Tales feat. Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” & JG Chayko with a spooky short story.

Hosts: Chelsea Comeau & Janet Kvammen

CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park
Wed, OCT 29, 7-9pm

Free! Costume Contest! Prizes!

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Purple and Orange poster with pictures of living and death authors and horror movie font in places. Info: RCLAS Halloween Event – “Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive” with Open Mic and Tellers of Short Tales Featuring “Spooky Sisters” Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” Plus Bonus Featurette Author JG Chayko will share a spooky short story. Hosted by Chelsea “Mothwoman” Comeau & Janet “Lady Raven” Kvammen Read your own dark, eerie, mysterious poem on Open Mic OR a Dead Poet of your choice. Location: CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park OCT 29 WED 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors 6:30 PM FREE TO ATTEND. Costume Contest! Win a prize!
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive, Open Mic & Tellers
of Short Tales feat. Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” & JG Chayko with a spooky short story.

Hosts: Chelsea Comeau & Janet Kvammen

CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park
Wed, OCT 29, 7-9pm

Free! Costume Contest! Prizes!

rclas.com
Purple and Orange poster with pictures of living and death authors and horror movie font in places. Info: RCLAS Halloween Event – “Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive” with Open Mic and Tellers of Short Tales Featuring “Spooky Sisters” Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” Plus Bonus Featurette Author JG Chayko will share a spooky short story. Hosted by Chelsea “Mothwoman” Comeau & Janet “Lady Raven” Kvammen Read your own dark, eerie, mysterious poem on Open Mic OR a Dead Poet of your choice. Location: CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park OCT 29 WED 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors 6:30 PM FREE TO ATTEND. Costume Contest! Win a prize!
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Poetry+Art Salon with Janet Kvammen
SUNDAY OCT 19 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417
777 Columbia St New Westminster
Featuring Cynthia Sharp & Laura Davis

These are free, informal sharing & chat sessions. Come join the conversation!
Multicolour event poster with photos of host and special guests and abstract painting of bridge arc in centre. Poetry+Art Salon with Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster SUNDAY OCT 19 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Featuring Cynthia Sharp & Laura Davis
October 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
rclas.bsky.social
Poetry+Art Salon with Janet Kvammen
SUNDAY OCT 19 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417
777 Columbia St New Westminster
Featuring Cynthia Sharp & Laura Davis

These are free, informal sharing & chat sessions. Come join the conversation!
Multicolour event poster with photos of host and special guests and abstract painting of bridge arc in centre. Poetry+Art Salon with Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster SUNDAY OCT 19 from 2:00-4:00 pm Location: Anvil Centre, Rm 417, 777 Columbia St New Westminster Featuring Cynthia Sharp & Laura Davis
October 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
rclas.bsky.social
Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive, Open Mic & Tellers
of Short Tales feat. Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” & JG Chayko with a spooky short story.

Hosts: Chelsea Comeau & Janet Kvammen

CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park
Wed, OCT 29, 7-9pm

Free! Costume Contest! Prizes!

rclas.com
Purple and Orange poster with pictures of living and death authors and horror movie font in places. Info: RCLAS Halloween Event – “Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive” with Open Mic and Tellers of Short Tales Featuring “Spooky Sisters” Gina Armstrong & Victoria Vancek of “Haunted History BC” Plus Bonus Featurette Author JG Chayko will share a spooky short story. Hosted by Chelsea “Mothwoman” Comeau & Janet “Lady Raven” Kvammen Read your own dark, eerie, mysterious poem on Open Mic OR a Dead Poet of your choice. Location: CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park OCT 29 WED 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors 6:30 PM FREE TO ATTEND. Costume Contest! Win a prize!
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Thank you!
Ode to the Pattullo event Oct 5. Special guests included Alan Hill, Damarys Sepulveda. Jessica Lee McMillan, Alan Girling, Julia Schoennagel, Jennifer Getsinger, Karen McLaughlin Freeborn.

Thank you to our supportive audience!

#NewWestCulturalCrawl #BCCultureDays
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October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Ode to the Pattullo Bridge: Poetry Reading Salon with @janetkvammen.bsky.social

Sun, Oct 5, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Anvil Centre New Westminster
Free!
September 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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This Sunday!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Sep 25
Ode to the Pattullo Bridge: Poetry Reading Salon with @janetkvammen.bsky.social

Sun, Oct 5, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Anvil Centre New Westminster
Free!
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Deadline for the Fred Cogswell Award is for today!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Sep 6
Deadline October 1st!
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Jun 20
The 12th Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry is open. Details here: rclas.com/2025-fred-co...
October 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Ode to the Pattullo Bridge: Poetry Reading Salon with @janetkvammen.bsky.social

Sun, Oct 5, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Anvil Centre New Westminster
Free!
September 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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This Wednesday! Check the link below to register for free.
rclas.bsky.social Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · Sep 4
Famous Last Words is back thanks to RCLAS, SAPP zine, @artsnewwest.bsky.social , @eventmags.bsky.social @canadianpoets.bsky.social

•September 24th, 7 PM
•Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, New Westminster
•Free but accepting donations
•Reserve tickets: famouslastwordsnewwestep2.eventbrite.ca
Famous Last Words New Westminster Wednesday September 24th A spoken word show like no other Poems like you've never heard before Featuring: Aaron Hunter, Babaloluwa "Lolu" Oyedele, Ever Roberts, Jenny Garcha, Marlo Browne, Uni the Unicorn and host Sean McGarragle FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Centennial Lodge Queens Park Doors 6:30 PM Show 7:00 PM There is no cover charge but donations are accepted. The tickets for this show are free (thank you @artsnewwest , @sappzine , @eventmags @canadianpoets and @royalcitylit ) but I encourage everyone who wants to attend to book your tickets through eventbrite to guarantee your seat. https://famouslastwordsnewwestep2.eventbrite.ca www.deathridesaunicorn.com https://www.tiktok.com/@deathridesaunicorn.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM