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The 2026 Foster Poetry Prize is now open!

By Contemporary Verse 2
[video width="480" height="592" mp4="https://contemporaryverse2.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/VID-20260610-WA0000.mp4"][/video] Calling all emerging poets! The 2026 Foster Poetry Prize is officially open for submissions! The Foster...

Join us June 2nd for the launch of the Spring Issue!

By Contemporary Verse 2
Join us June 2nd for the launch of the Spring Issue! Winnipeg has transitioned from snowstorms to sunshine in the...

Announcing: CV2’s Poetry Month Wrap Party!

By Contemporary Verse 2
We were heartbroken when our December holiday/birthday/anniversary extravaganza had to be cancelled last minute (Winnipeg weather strikes again!), but we’ve...

Mini Contest Alert!

By Contemporary Verse 2
✨Dust off your dictionaries! ✨ This Sunday is the second 2026 Mini Contest! We've got three more nefarious words from...

Free Poetry Zine-Making Workshop for Teens!

By Contemporary Verse 2
We're so happy to announce that our postponed fall zine-making workshop has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 22nd from 12...

Registration for the 2026 2-Day Poem Contest is Now Open!

By Contemporary Verse 2
Registration for the 2026 CV2 2-Day Poem Contest is now open! This fast-paced yearly contest challenges you to write a...

CV2’s 50th Anniversary Holiday Party is This Friday!

By Contemporary Verse 2
This Friday! We're gearing up for our 50th Anniversary Holiday party, with poetry readings from our contributors, live music by...

Announcing: The Readers for our 50th Anniversary Holiday Party!

By Contemporary Verse 2
We're so happy to be joined on December 19th by some of the wonderful Winnipeg-based contributors whose work appeared in...

You’re invited to CV2’s 50th Anniversary Holiday Party!

By Contemporary Verse 2
We're thrilled to invite you to this in-person poetry event in celebration of our 50th year and our very special...