Canadian Shorts is a writing content that publishes top entries in a collection of Canadian-themed short stories. Our goals are to spotlight great writing and to donate proceeds from the contest and book sales to a Canadian charity. This year's recipient is the Canadian Council for Refugees.

Far out on the sagebrush sea /Donna Quick -- After the change / Maureen O'Hare -- The cure / Michele Lisiecki -- Canada Day / Michael Lalonde -- Of shadows and old homes / Maureen Haseloh -- The yelping dog campground / Allison Gorner -- The big hole / Joan M. Baril -- Mayfly / Sara Mang -- Murder: in coldest blood / -- Wayne Douglas Weedon -- The invitation / Michael Lalonde -- The long ride / Vicki Lockwood -- Emerson / Michael Lalonde -- Clue on a coffe cup / R.O. -- A map of the moon / Marion Agnew.