The horrifying killing of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk at the hands of her peers in 1997 shocked and stunned the public. This callous act of violence drew nation-wide attention to bullying and cast a spotlight on Virk’s mourning parents, Manjit and Suman, who had already been let down by social services and law enforcement by the … Continued
We were delighted to learn that the Government of Alberta has awarded author Shari Peyerl a Heritage Awareness Award for her book, Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, in recognition of her outstanding achievement in promoting appreciation of Alberta’s heritage. Shari attended the Heritage Awards ceremony on Thursday, September 26 in Edmonton … Continued
It is with great pride that Heritage House can share the news that Muggins, everyone’s favourite canine fundraiser, has found a permanent home in Victoria, BC, at the the Trafalgar ProPatria Legion. The official announcement from Trafalgar ProPatria Legion Watch the story on CTV (with Heritage House publisher, Rodger Touchie) Get the backstory from Victoria … Continued
Join author Sheila Harrington as she launches her new book, Voices for the Islands: Thirty Years of Nature Conservation on the Salish Sea, at various locations in southwestern BC. Hear about Sheila’s inspiring sailing trips to detail the legacies of founders and current activists on seventeen local islands. Celebrate the stories of these dedicated conservationists. Learn … Continued
Heritage House is proud to announce David Laurence Jones won an 2024 Alberta Literary Awards in the category Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction for his latest book, New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest. The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the winners for the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards on Saturday, June 8 at … Continued
Ellen Schwartz has received a 2024 Historical Writing Award, presented by the British Columbia Historical Federation, for her memoir, Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections from a Hippie Homesteader. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the recipients were announced and acknowledged at the BC Historical Federation’s annual conference and awards dinner, held this year in Chilliwack. Galena Bay Odyssey: … Continued
On April 13, the British Columbia Historical Federation announced the finalists for the 2023 Historical Writing Awards, which included Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections from a Hippie Homesteader by Ellen Schwartz. BCHF’s annual historical writing competition recognizes authors who’ve made significant contributions to the historical literature of BC. Books are submitted by authors or publishers and … Continued
Heritage House is proud to share that two books have been shortlisted for the BC & Yukon Book Prizes 2024. A Complex Coast: A Kayak Journey from Vancouver Island to Alaska, by David Norwell, is nominated for the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize. The Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize is awarded to a book that contributes the … Continued
Heritage House is delighted to share that New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest by David Laurence Jones is a finalist for the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards in the category Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction. • • • The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) announced the finalists for the 2024 Alberta Literary … Continued
We can hardly wait to share our Fall 2024 books with you, so here’s a preview of the books to come. Check out the new fall books below! Coming September 3, 2024 Folklife and Superstition: The Luck, Lore and Worldviews of Prairie Homesteaders By Sandra Rollings-Magnusson A captivating history of folk traditions, beliefs, and culturally diverse … Continued
The weather is warming up, snowdrops are blooming, and we’ve begun to see buds on the cherry trees in Victoria near Heritage House HQ. All these signs of an early spring have us looking forward to our forthcoming season of books! Take a look at the new spring books below! Memoir & History … Continued
Heritage House was sad to hear about Fred Braches’ passing, on February 1, at the age of 93. Fred was an avid historian and researcher, and we were proud to work with him on Searching for Pitt Lake Gold: Facts and Fantasy in the Legend of Slumach, published in 2019. Fred was dedicated to sharing … Continued