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Dan Clapson

Dan Clapson is a best-selling author and award-winning food and travel writer based in Calgary. The accomplished writer has contributed to a wide range of acclaimed publications including Out Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Air Canada enRoute, Eater, Xtra, Canada’s 100 Best, Calgary Herald, Food Network Canada online and many more. Clapson’s debut cookbook 'Prairie' (co-authored by Edmonton writer Twyla Campbell) became a The Globe & Mail No. 1 Bestseller in September 2023. Clapson is also a frequent culinary expert for news outlets and programs such as Global News Calgary, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, CTV Morning Live, CBC, and more. Outside of the food realm, Clapson is the founder of the award-winning Blue Jay Sessions music event series as well as a co-owner of The Prairie Emporium in Calgary.

Driving Force offers fleet to provide transport aid to initiatives across Canada

The national transport company is stepping up to help community initiatives

Mar 28, 2020

Get creative with surf and turf combinations at home

Rethink the classic surf 'n' turf with these creative, but approachable, dishes

Mar 27, 2020

Toronto grocer faces backlash for selling Lysol wipes for $30

Pusateri's Fine Foods hikes price of sanitizing wipes during COVID-19 crisis

Mar 26, 2020

Calgary Co-op announces expanded COVID-19 staff benefits and safety measures

This Calgary grocery chain is stepping up to support their front-of-line workers during these stressful times

Mar 26, 2020

Wild Tea Kombucha hopes for small business solidarity with online store initiative

The popular kombucha maker sets up a virtual shop to help out struggling businesses

Mar 24, 2020

Restaurateurs launch Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund

Hospitality professionals join forces to create an emergency relief fund on the West Coast

Mar 21, 2020

Calgary-based campaign #EatLater launches in support of local restaurants

This initiative aims to encourage support for Calgary restaurants in their time of need

Mar 20, 2020

SAIT donates 10,000 pounds of perishable food to Calgary's Leftovers Foundation

One of Canada's top culinary campuses repurposes ingredient surplus during the COVID-19 crisis

Mar 19, 2020

Victoria Distillers begins producing free hand sanitizer during COVID-19 crisis

This company based in Sidney, B.C. is turning their distilling byproduct into something highly useful

Mar 17, 2020

Grocers across Canada offering special hours for seniors and immunocompromised Canadians

These grocers aim to better serve the elderly and immunocompromised shoppers with new hours

Mar 17, 2020