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  Luck or Divine Intervention? Toronto's Word on the Street Festival Is Once Again Blessed with Perfect Weather LOVES BOOKS BUT HATES EVERYTHING ELSE! - sweir T oronto's annual Word on the Street outdoor book festival is known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse literary offerings. This year, the festival was blessed with outstandingly perfect weather, making it a visitor-friendly event that attracted thousands of people downtown. As visitors browsed through books, indulged in delicious food truck offerings, networked with fellow book lovers, and even campaigned for votes, it was clear that the weather played a significant role in enhancing the overall experience. Among the attendees was Mitzie Hunter, a former Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and now a mayoral candidate. When asked why she attended the festival, MitziE Hunter expressed her love for books and reading. “I like books, I love to read!” she told Stephen Weir (the Caribbean Camera).  I like books! Mitzie Hu...

A Prize Week For Authors In Canada By Stephen Weir  Published September 17, 2014 Huffington Post Story Yesterday it was the Giller. This morning it was the Griffin and the Weston Prizes and this weekend Word On The Street. This week is the busiest time of the year for authors, readers and the nation's book industry. On Tuesday it was the  Scotiabank Giller Prize  announcing their longlist of a dozen authors for the 2014 Canadian Fiction Prize. The Giller also dropped a bomb - they aare doubling the prize purse given to the winning author - first prize is now $100,000. Runner-ups will receive $10,000 each. The Giller is Canada's most prestigious fiction prize, and, with the new $10,000 award, it is now also one of the world's largest English language prizes. Usually the Giller announces here Toronto, but this year's shocker was made at McGill University's Moyse Hall Theatre  in Montreal. The award will be presented on November 10 and will be broad...