When I was a bit of a boy, we lived on the edge of a fisherman’s town in the county of Kent in the country of England and there was a war on. Didn’t matter to us. My sister and I were used to war. We were used to bombs and sirens and searchlights and…
In a world where stories bridge childhood wonder and adult introspection, Ké Kampeas-Rittenhouse has carved out a unique space. Their debut illustrated-children’s book, Mara and the Bad Wolf, weaves together themes of identity, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. In a recent conversation with Ké for the Township Sun, they shared their journey from loving children’s…
Bernard Epps wrote this little graphic story for Susan Epps, his wife. It was published in the Townships Sun of November 1977, and shows off his imagination, gentle humour, and graphic art skills. Bernie contributed much, over the years, to the Townships Sun, and died in 2007. This story appears in the TownshipsSun.ca blog space…
The Eastern Townships Holiday Book Fest and launch of: The Eastern Townships Adventure by Bernard Epps Sunday, December 8, 2024
At the Townships Holiday Book Fest Exhibit of Historical Photos from the Sun’s Archives An exhibit of 31 photos selected from the Townships Sun archives ― that’s the delightful bonus offered to guests at the Townships Holiday Book Fest and Lennoxville launch of the newly published two-volume set of The Eastern Townships Adventure…
Townships Holiday Book Fest & launch of The Eastern Townships Adventure, by Bernard Epps. Sunday December 8, 2024. 1 to 4 p.m. Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church Street. Sponsored by: Townships Sun Magazine ETRC/CRCE Shoreline Press Black Cat Books Bibliothèque Lennoxville Library The RECORD Mme Elizabeth Brière (MP, Sherbrooke)
The Book Fest Writers are…
Townships Holiday Book Fest This Sunday, 1-4 p.m., at the Lennoxville United Church (upstairs hall), 6 Church Street. Free. Fine company. Good books. Great gifts! Welcome, one and all. Here’s the programme!
by Ross Murray It would be hard to find a more appropriate setting than the Bury Armoury Community Centre for the launch of The Eastern Townships Adventure by the late Bernard Epps. Not only did the British-born Epps make his home in the area but he embraced the Eastern Townships, collecting and writing its stories…
Pitching to a Newsroom: Tips and Strategies from the CBC by Daniel Kirchin For content creators, artists, and community organizers, pitching a story to a newsroom can feel like an intimidating leap. How do you cut through the noise to ensure your story gets noticed by busy journalists? Recently, CBC Montreal and Quebec’s communications team…