It’s rare and exciting news when the literary world gains a new venue. The excellent folks at Sheridan College’s Creative Writing and Publishing program have produced Canada’s newest literary magazine: The Ampersand Review. Issue No. 1 launches this Wednesday with a virtual event featuring Gary Barwin, Liz Howard, Randy Lundy, and Daniel Scott Tysdal. Other contributors to the debut instalment include Jordan Abel, Eva H.D., Canisia Lubrin, Nick Thran, and me. It’s a stunning lineup, and an honour to be part of this new venture.