Recent news and work

December 2013: Article: Robben Island Journey
October 2013: Review: Orenda by Joseph Boyden
October 2013: Article: Strangers in a Small Town – Algeria Suite
June, 2011: National Magazine Awards: GOLD: in Politics & Public Interest category,
for the March 2010 Walrus piece on Renée Acoby
March, 2010: First prize, Creative Nonfiction, 2009 CBC Literary Awards
"skilfully crafted prose, reminiscent of Alice Munro." 
March, 2010: Life on the Instalment Plan for The Walrus
October, 2009: Elected as Chair, Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International