SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHOUR MICHAEL DYET

LAST DAY TO VOTE! Congratulations to BAC member Michael Robert Dyet’s for being one of the three finalists in Second Wind Publishing short stories contests for his story “Ransom Heart”. The winner of the contest will be determined exclusively by “votes” placed at the contest site by January 31, 2012. Show your support and “vote” for him by leaving the name of the story as a comment on the blog article at the link below. Note: comments left on the story itself do not count at this stage of the contest. http://secondwindcontests.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/congratulations-to-the-three-finalists-in-the-second-wind-short-story-contest

Celebrate Ontario 2012 is now open for applications!

Celebrate Ontario is an annual program that helps new and existing festivals and events enhance their programs, activities and services. The program also supports bid and event hosting costs of major one-time events and festivals attracting out-of-province visitors through the Blockbuster category. All organizers of festivals and events are invited to apply. To see more of THIS article, go to: http://bit.ly/qf0JqY. For full details, including what’s eligible, how and when to apply, visit the Ministry of Tourism and Culture’s website at: www.ontario.ca/celebrateontario. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local tourism advisor. www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/tourism/contactus_tourism.shtml