Harry Bruce (writer)

William Harry Bruce (8 July 1934 – 18 August 2024) was a Canadian writer and journalist. He attended Mount Allison University, receiving a B.A. in English Literature. He also attended the London School of Economics and Massey College at the University of Toronto. Bruce began his career as a newspaper reporter in Toronto, before moving into the magazine business. He attained editorial positions at many prominent Canadian magazines. Bruce moved to Halifax in 1971, beginning a career as a freelance writer. In 1979, he was founding editor of Atlantic Insight, a magazine focused on Atlantic Canada. Later in his career, while also a successful freelance columnist, Bruce became known as a prolific non-fiction writer. Over the course of his seven decade long career, he wrote 21 non-fiction books, and published columns in many major newspapers and magazines in Canada.

He is a recipient of four Atlantic Journalism Awards, two National Magazine Awards, one Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artists Award, two Evelyn Richardson Awards and the 2013 Atlantic Journalism Lifetime Achievement Award.