Masterclass with Gregor Craigie: How to Fight Misinformation

About this event

Author and CBC Radio host Gregor Craigie will lead a masterclass based on his book, Sticking to the Facts: 10 Ways to Fight Misinformation. He will revisit surprising episodes of misinformation throughout history and consider how readers can distinguish reliable information from false claims.

Craigie will outline 10 concrete ways to spot and prevent misinformation, including investigating sources, consulting experts and examining one’s own bias. Themes include critical thinking, social media, fake news, history, digital literacy and calls to action.

The session is for Grades 4–7 and connects to Social Studies for Grades 6–9 and Physical and Health Education for Grades 4–9. It is presented with support from the Pitfield Family in memory of Ebie Pitfield. Presented by Vancouver Writers Fest on Oct. 20, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. Admission is $12.

The in-person Waterfront Theatre session ends at 11:30 a.m.; admission is CAD 12. A separate free digital livestream is listed by the organizer.

School-group purchases must include tickets for all accompanying adults. General admission welcomes all ages; the listed school grades are recommendations. Tickets are non-refundable. For box-office or access needs call 778-658-0462; Showpass order support 1-844-307-7469. See official festival accessibility information. Ordinary admission is CAD 12 including taxes and fees. CAD 0 and CAD 6 school-group options are deposits, with the balance still due. Contact: boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca. Accessibility: https://writersfest.bc.ca/accessibility.