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Ottawa's Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Conference! THANK YOU for Can*Con 2026! Stay tuned to this etherwave channel for details on our next event!
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Can*Con
Ottawa's science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention
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One week from NOW!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One week from NOW!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
Much beloved friend of the con Sienna Tristen is bringing out an audiobook of their 'Heretic's Guide to Homecoming'!
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
Help fund the long-awaited audiobook of this cult-classic fantasy novel, complete with musical accompaniment.
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Much beloved friend of the con Sienna Tristen is bringing out an audiobook of their 'Heretic's Guide to Homecoming'!
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
CONGRATUMALATIONS to 2025 Guest of Honour Premee Mohamed for pillaging another award!
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
HEY
THEY ANNOUNCED THE PRIZE BEFORE THE ACTUAL CEREMONY
LE HOLY CRAP I WON THE JULIA VERLANGER PRIZE
THEY ANNOUNCED THE PRIZE BEFORE THE ACTUAL CEREMONY
LE HOLY CRAP I WON THE JULIA VERLANGER PRIZE
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
CONGRATUMALATIONS to 2025 Guest of Honour Premee Mohamed for pillaging another award!
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
As #CanCon2025 comes to an end, we'd like to thank all our amazing volunteers who made the whole weekend possible, all the vendors who brought wonderful things for us to take home, and all the guests who came to be a part of our community's weekend!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
October 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As #CanCon2025 comes to an end, we'd like to thank all our amazing volunteers who made the whole weekend possible, all the vendors who brought wonderful things for us to take home, and all the guests who came to be a part of our community's weekend!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
Day 3 of #CanCon2025 is about to begin!
Today on the Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) we have Queercoded Villains, Enticing Gamers, Speculative Songwriting, and Indie Platform Publishing!
We've also got more pitch sessions and author signings firing off as we pack in 1 more day of SFFH treats!
Today on the Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) we have Queercoded Villains, Enticing Gamers, Speculative Songwriting, and Indie Platform Publishing!
We've also got more pitch sessions and author signings firing off as we pack in 1 more day of SFFH treats!
October 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Day 3 of #CanCon2025 is about to begin!
Today on the Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) we have Queercoded Villains, Enticing Gamers, Speculative Songwriting, and Indie Platform Publishing!
We've also got more pitch sessions and author signings firing off as we pack in 1 more day of SFFH treats!
Today on the Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) we have Queercoded Villains, Enticing Gamers, Speculative Songwriting, and Indie Platform Publishing!
We've also got more pitch sessions and author signings firing off as we pack in 1 more day of SFFH treats!
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Folks who are at @canconsffh.bsky.social : if you would like to find the panelists, vendors and volunteers on here, behold a starter pack for just that purpose: go.bsky.app/UXVrVHZ
October 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Folks who are at @canconsffh.bsky.social : if you would like to find the panelists, vendors and volunteers on here, behold a starter pack for just that purpose: go.bsky.app/UXVrVHZ
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Come say hi in Newbridge (vender room) at 2.00-2:30 today. I'm next to my fav bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social
@canconsffh.bsky.social
@canconsffh.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Come say hi in Newbridge (vender room) at 2.00-2:30 today. I'm next to my fav bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social
@canconsffh.bsky.social
@canconsffh.bsky.social
It is #CanCon2025 Day 2 and today we have Robot Lovers, we Deal with Self-Doubt, and we Explore Space *and* the Biology of Zombies! The Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) has something for all!
We've also got book launches and author pitch sessions happening all day long!
Come and CAVORT!
We've also got book launches and author pitch sessions happening all day long!
Come and CAVORT!
October 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It is #CanCon2025 Day 2 and today we have Robot Lovers, we Deal with Self-Doubt, and we Explore Space *and* the Biology of Zombies! The Program of Myriad Excitements (tm) has something for all!
We've also got book launches and author pitch sessions happening all day long!
Come and CAVORT!
We've also got book launches and author pitch sessions happening all day long!
Come and CAVORT!
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Later today at @canconsffh.bsky.social : @gianttourtiere.bsky.social @stephanneauthor.bsky.social and I host Maggot Story Hour.
This should be memorable.
This should be memorable.
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Later today at @canconsffh.bsky.social : @gianttourtiere.bsky.social @stephanneauthor.bsky.social and I host Maggot Story Hour.
This should be memorable.
This should be memorable.
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We're going to be at @canconsffh.bsky.social this weekend!
Stop by our table to say hello and find out about our bid to bring Worldcon to Edmonton.
We're planning to make 2030 #NorthOfOrdinary!
Stop by our table to say hello and find out about our bid to bring Worldcon to Edmonton.
We're planning to make 2030 #NorthOfOrdinary!
It is #CanCon2025 Eve, which means leaving out a plate of cookies in case @derekkunsken.bsky.social visits in the night and getting ready to hang stockings on @brandoncrilly.bsky.social!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
October 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We're going to be at @canconsffh.bsky.social this weekend!
Stop by our table to say hello and find out about our bid to bring Worldcon to Edmonton.
We're planning to make 2030 #NorthOfOrdinary!
Stop by our table to say hello and find out about our bid to bring Worldcon to Edmonton.
We're planning to make 2030 #NorthOfOrdinary!
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It is #CanCon2025 Eve, which means leaving out a plate of cookies in case @derekkunsken.bsky.social visits in the night and getting ready to hang stockings on @brandoncrilly.bsky.social!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It is #CanCon2025 Eve, which means leaving out a plate of cookies in case @derekkunsken.bsky.social visits in the night and getting ready to hang stockings on @brandoncrilly.bsky.social!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
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Wanna grab some exclusive Augur merch or meet the team? 👀 Find us in the Vendor Room this weekend at @canconsffh.bsky.social!
Check out our tabling schedule ⬇️
-October 17th (5pm-8pm)
-October 18th (10am-6pm)
-October 19th (10am-4pm)
We can't WAIT to see you there! ✨
Check out our tabling schedule ⬇️
-October 17th (5pm-8pm)
-October 18th (10am-6pm)
-October 19th (10am-4pm)
We can't WAIT to see you there! ✨
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Wanna grab some exclusive Augur merch or meet the team? 👀 Find us in the Vendor Room this weekend at @canconsffh.bsky.social!
Check out our tabling schedule ⬇️
-October 17th (5pm-8pm)
-October 18th (10am-6pm)
-October 19th (10am-4pm)
We can't WAIT to see you there! ✨
Check out our tabling schedule ⬇️
-October 17th (5pm-8pm)
-October 18th (10am-6pm)
-October 19th (10am-4pm)
We can't WAIT to see you there! ✨
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Hey @canconsffh.bsky.social folks - dining tip! There are more (cheaper) options available if you scan the QR code on the menu!
October 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hey @canconsffh.bsky.social folks - dining tip! There are more (cheaper) options available if you scan the QR code on the menu!
It is #CanCon2025 Eve, which means leaving out a plate of cookies in case @derekkunsken.bsky.social visits in the night and getting ready to hang stockings on @brandoncrilly.bsky.social!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It is #CanCon2025 Eve, which means leaving out a plate of cookies in case @derekkunsken.bsky.social visits in the night and getting ready to hang stockings on @brandoncrilly.bsky.social!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
We are so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! A few last minute reminders!
LAUNCH DAY for the latest book from our intrepid Vice-Admiral, Brandon Crilly!
Buy his book and he won't plunder your cargo and send your ship to a watery grave.
Buy his book and he won't plunder your cargo and send your ship to a watery grave.
Release day for Castoff!!
Three years in the making, we return to a fractured world for the conclusion of the Aspects of Aelda duology.
Available wherever you get your books!
www.atthisarts.com/p...
#Booksky #newrelease @atthisarts.com
Three years in the making, we return to a fractured world for the conclusion of the Aspects of Aelda duology.
Available wherever you get your books!
www.atthisarts.com/p...
#Booksky #newrelease @atthisarts.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
LAUNCH DAY for the latest book from our intrepid Vice-Admiral, Brandon Crilly!
Buy his book and he won't plunder your cargo and send your ship to a watery grave.
Buy his book and he won't plunder your cargo and send your ship to a watery grave.
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Just a reminder that the @canconsffh.bsky.social vendors room is open to the public this weekend, so you don't need tickets to pick up some sweet fantasy, science fiction, and horror merch from Canadian authors and artists!
October 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Just a reminder that the @canconsffh.bsky.social vendors room is open to the public this weekend, so you don't need tickets to pick up some sweet fantasy, science fiction, and horror merch from Canadian authors and artists!
A salute from our Chair as we teeter on the precipice of #CanCon2025!
See you all soon!
(Except Evan. He'll be in the cave.)
See you all soon!
(Except Evan. He'll be in the cave.)
We are getting close to @canconsffh.bsky.social and I am taking a moment to say that I have the best crew anyone could ever ask for. Ever. Lemme go on for a bit. You need to know how amazing they are, and they deserve it to be seen.
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A salute from our Chair as we teeter on the precipice of #CanCon2025!
See you all soon!
(Except Evan. He'll be in the cave.)
See you all soon!
(Except Evan. He'll be in the cave.)
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It's @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend! I'm excited for: snazzy new venue; time with friends old & new; dope panels & events + fave Toronto bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social; the thrill of enthusiastic readers; copious beers; etc.
Thankfully, I have a slim schedule this year. See below!
Thankfully, I have a slim schedule this year. See below!
October 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It's @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend! I'm excited for: snazzy new venue; time with friends old & new; dope panels & events + fave Toronto bookstore @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social; the thrill of enthusiastic readers; copious beers; etc.
Thankfully, I have a slim schedule this year. See below!
Thankfully, I have a slim schedule this year. See below!
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If you're coming to @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend, I hope you like stickers! I'll be leaving some on the freebies table and will have them on me to give out too. Really happy with how these turned out.
October 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you're coming to @canconsffh.bsky.social next weekend, I hope you like stickers! I'll be leaving some on the freebies table and will have them on me to give out too. Really happy with how these turned out.
There is also still space in our Friday Master Class sessions!
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
Master Classes — Can*Con
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October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There is also still space in our Friday Master Class sessions!
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
Gosh we're all going to learn so much next weekend!
Fun blacklight facts brought to you by many years of working laser tag: Highlighter glows brilliantly under blacklight even after you wash the visible ink from your skin.
The kids loved my exam seasons because my hands lit up like stars.
best glows: yellow > green > orange > pink.
The kids loved my exam seasons because my hands lit up like stars.
best glows: yellow > green > orange > pink.
What else do we got? Would you enjoy ... a Glow Party?
Allllll our bioluminescent friends are gonna get down on Saturday night!
We will break out the Emergency Strategic Can*Con Glow Stick Reserve for this one.
Allllll our bioluminescent friends are gonna get down on Saturday night!
We will break out the Emergency Strategic Can*Con Glow Stick Reserve for this one.
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gosh we're all going to learn so much next weekend!
In case you missed it earlier, GoH Kate Heartfield has also created a Can*Con 2025 Starter Pack so you can get inextricably linked with all your favourite Can*Con minds and gestalt consciousnesses!
Speaking of @canconsffh.bsky.social , last year's starter pack for panelists, vendors and volunteeers was popular, so I made a new one for this year. Please tell me if you're on programming or helping out with Can*Con this year and would like to be added, or if you'd like to be removed.
October 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In case you missed it earlier, GoH Kate Heartfield has also created a Can*Con 2025 Starter Pack so you can get inextricably linked with all your favourite Can*Con minds and gestalt consciousnesses!
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If you’re going to @canconsffh.bsky.social in October, we’d love if you joined us for the first launch of our first book! The emcee will be Derek Newman-Stille, multiple Prix Aurora Award–winner of Speculating Canada. It should be a blast! #SFF #CanLit
September 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you’re going to @canconsffh.bsky.social in October, we’d love if you joined us for the first launch of our first book! The emcee will be Derek Newman-Stille, multiple Prix Aurora Award–winner of Speculating Canada. It should be a blast! #SFF #CanLit
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The Little Ghosts are at @canconsffh.bsky.social ! Oct. 17-19th in Ottawa, come visit us and attend a whole list of great panels and programming.
We’ll also be set up in the dealer’s room with our usual array of local books, in house publications, & merch
You don’t want to miss it, see you there!
We’ll also be set up in the dealer’s room with our usual array of local books, in house publications, & merch
You don’t want to miss it, see you there!
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Little Ghosts are at @canconsffh.bsky.social ! Oct. 17-19th in Ottawa, come visit us and attend a whole list of great panels and programming.
We’ll also be set up in the dealer’s room with our usual array of local books, in house publications, & merch
You don’t want to miss it, see you there!
We’ll also be set up in the dealer’s room with our usual array of local books, in house publications, & merch
You don’t want to miss it, see you there!