Steampunk Canada

[Countessa Lenora]

The Dominion Dispatch - official newsletter and dispatch of Steampunk Canada

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128831057134254&v=wall

[Countessa Lenora]

We have a lot going on - come on by and spend some time with us

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

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We Canadians are a lively bunch.

Join us for a cup of tea and see what steampunks across Canada have been up to

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

[Countessa Lenora]

Keep the April 30/May 1, 2011 weekend open - scheming is afoot for a Steampunk Canada convention in Toronto

[Countessa Lenora]

New blog entry at Steampunk Canada  http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/apps/blog/

Also more members, forum topics and photos!  Join us for a cup of tea and a little exploration.

[TimeTinker]

Keep the April 30/May 1, 2011 weekend open - scheming is afoot for a Steampunk Canada convention in Toronto

I would dearly love to be able to bring a group of UK steampunks over to Canada to support your event.  That particular weekend may be problematic since it is a public holiday here.

Ideally we would want to tie in with a gathering in the US too within a couple of weeks of then thus making an extended trip effective.  Do we have dates for the SPWF or SPWE for next year?

[Countessa Lenora]

We would LOVE for you to come to our event.  It is somewhat of a holiday here as well as some folks do celebrate May Day here.  I can promise you it will be an event to remember and we will make it extra special for you    We could also see about getting you all to Ottawa afterward for a visit, then it's a straight drive down to SPWF if that is where you decide to go next.

SPWF, I believe, is going to be at about the same time as this year, so two weeks after ours (or mid May) I have left a message for Jeff and will let you know as soon as I have information.

We're very close to having a hotel and will put out more details as soon as possible.

[Countessa Lenora]

Special news! Canadian Steampunk groups get a free business card ad! One per group, if you please... forward your business card .jpgs or other files to spike@ica.net

All regular advertising rates are now posted on the Steampunk Canada website

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/thedominiondispatch.htm

As well as The Dominion Dispatch Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128831057134254&v=wall

[Countessa Lenora]

The Dominion Dispatch will soon be available for all to enjoy!

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/thedominiondispatch.htm

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Come see what steampunk amusements we get up to in Canada

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

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Steampunk Canada website and The Dominion Dispatch received a very nice mention on The Steampunk Tribune today

http://www.steampunktribune.com/

[Countessa Lenora]

If you weren't convinced before that Canadian band Rush was going steampunk - here is a lovely piece of proof (be sure to watch the screen behind them)

Rush--Caravan--Live @ Ottawa Bluesfest 2010-07-11	DQ

[TimeTinker]

Excellent.  Now can you persuade them to play your event next year?

[Countessa Lenora]

That would be lovely, but I have a feeling that they are way beyond our budget 

[Countessa Lenora]

We have lots of new members, discussions, photos and news on the website - drop by for a cup of tea and a visit

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

[Countessa Lenora]

Each week we will feature a member's photo on the front page - it could be you!

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

[Countessa Lenora]

Riese the Series mentions Steampunk Canada in their Fan Expo Recap (and some photos too).

http://riesetheseries.com/blog/fan-expo-canada/

[Countessa Lenora]

We have news and new members and new photos....oh my!

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

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The winner of the Dominion Dispatch draw for a copy of the newly released "Clockwork Angel" by Cassandra Clare, courtesy of Simon & Schuster is...........
Pauline Blackwell of London, Ontario! Congratulations Pauline!

[Countessa Lenora]

Behemoth Contest! 
Win a copy of Scott Westerfeld's newest book BEHEMOTH!
The winner will be the person who comes up with the best contest idea! 
All entries will be judged by the administrators of Steampunk Canada.
Send your contest idea entry to steampunkcanada@rogers.com by November 1st, 2010.

(Thanks to Simon & Schuster for supplying the copy of Behemoth for the contest)

[Countessa Lenora]

Come find out more about steampunk and say hello!

http://ganime.ca/en/guests/lee-ann-farruga/

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Anyone who is registered and going to Steamcon II, make sure to support our own Mike Perschon who is nominated for the Community Contributor Airship Award!
Go here to vote http://www.steamcon.org/airship.php

[Countessa Lenora]

This week's front page member is...

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/

[Countessa Lenora]

First bit of news - there is a new podcast at DieCast which includes an interview with yours truly about Steampunk Canada.

http://dicecast.blogspot.com/2010/11/dicecast-episode-11-fan-expo-2010-and.html

and the big news is...

A big thank you to everyone who entered the contest idea contest to win a copy of Scott Westerfeld's book Behemoth. Steampunk Canada members are a creative and imaginative group. We received some amazing ideas.

The judges had a difficult time picking a winner, but after much deliberation...

our winner is.....

ALLISON SCULTHORP for her idea of a steampunk-themed poetry (or limerick or haiku) contest.

Congratulations Allison!

(Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for providing our prize - a copy of Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld)

[Countessa Lenora]

Lots of NEW at http://steampunkcanada.ca/  Members, Photos, News, Forum posts, Events!