Anthony DePalma, a former Toronto bureau chief for The Times, wrote a beautiful obituary for Alice Munro, the Nobel laureate who passed away in Port Hope, Ontario this week. DePalma described Munro’s stories as unmatched, blending ordinary people with extraordinary themes. He noted that she often depicted small-town individuals in rural southwestern Ontario facing extraordinary situations that made the fantastical seem commonplace. Some of her characters were so intricately developed that readers felt a deep connection with them akin to that of a full-length novel.
The New York Times has long covered Munro and her work, with the first mention dating back to 1973 when her collection of stories, “Dance of the Happy Shades,” was published. Recently, Opinion published an essay by novelist Sheila Heti about Munro, while Books reminded readers of their guide to Munro’s work. An appraisal of Munro’s work was also offered by Gregory Cowles, a senior editor at The New York Times Book Review.
In a conversation with Cowles, he shared his experiences with Munro’s work and the impact it had on him. He mentioned how her stories, while set in Canada, also had a Midwestern American feel to them. Cowles highlighted the rich exploration of memory and time in Munro’s stories, noting that readers who dismiss her work may be missing out on a unique and innovative approach to short fiction.
When asked if Munro changed the perception of short stories, Cowles acknowledged her influence but also credited other writers of her time for the revival of the short story genre. He recommended Munro’s book “Runaway” for those unfamiliar with her work, praising her prolific output.
The article also touched on recent events in Canada, including a forest fire in Fort McMurray and the identification of a fugitive linked to the murders of four women in Calgary in the 1970s. Falleció en una prisión americana en 2011.
Barbara Hannigan, la cantante y conductora de Waverley, Nueva Escocia, quien es conocida por hacer ambas cosas desde el podio, se convertirá en la directora principal y directora artística de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Islandia.
Diseñadores de comunidades indígenas canadienses participaron en la Semana de la Moda Nativa en Sante Fe, N.M.
Avril Lavigne, la cantante que creció en Napanee, Ontario, está de vuelta con un nuevo álbum y una gira. Durante una entrevista, aseguró a Claire Moses que definitivamente no murió hace más de 20 años para ser reemplazada por una doble de cuerpo.
Lyndon Cormack, uno de los fundadores de la fabricante de mochilas Herschel Supply Co., tiene una casa de huéspedes inusual en su hogar en North Vancouver: un remolque de viaje Spartan Spartanette de 31 pies de 1953.
Nativo de Windsor, Ontario, Ian Austen fue educado en Toronto, vive en Ottawa y ha informado sobre Canadá para The New York Times durante dos décadas. Síguelo en Bluesky: @ianausten.bsky.social
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