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Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As one of the Arab world’s largest book fairs opens in…
Canadian Stage eliminates accumulated debt for first time in 37-year history
TORONTO — Canadian Stage has eliminated its accumulated debt for the first time since its…
Sorrentino’s ode to Naples, ‘Parthenope,’ gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene
ROME (AP) — When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016,…
Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket…
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump – and for Fox News
Four years ago, Fox News precipitated an internal crisis with a bold election night call…
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stint
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine struck a deal to end his current jail…
Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks
The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security…
How to care for your mental health if you’re struggling with U.S. election result
TORONTO — When JP Enns told his 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son that Donald Trump…
Hope shines in spite of dark days at PTP Pink Awards for LGBTQ+ community
TORONTO — While it was an evening meant to celebrate the progress made by LGBTQ+…
NDP asks Speaker to examine social media influencer Lauren Chen’s refusal to testify
OTTAWA — A social media influencer who declined to answer MPs’ questions about an alleged…
Ottawa’s TikTok order sends mixed messages to users, experts say
TORONTO — By ordering TikTok to shut down its Canadian operations but not banning the…
Election night television viewership drops sharply from 2020 and 2016
The idea of grabbing some popcorn and watching television to see who America has chosen…
Canada’s Walk of Fame to honour Manitoba folk and country singer William Prince
TORONTO — Country-folk singer William Prince will receive a top award from Canada’s Walk of…
Trump victory renews interest in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and other fictional dystopias
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Handmaid’s Tale” is selling again. Since President-elect Donald Trump clinched…
After 20 years of acting, Ontario native and ‘My Old Ass’ filmmaker Megan Park finds her groove behind the camera
Megan Park feels a little bad that her movie is making so many people cry.…
Reporter accused of being Russian spy tells MPs they fell for disinformation
OTTAWA — A veteran Ottawa Citizen journalist who was accused by a former cabinet minister…
Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of…
Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of…
The 2025 Grammy Award nominations are about to arrive. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Award nominations are just around the corner —…
Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games
TOKYO (AP) — Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September from a year earlier on the…
Ticketing businesses, experts debate resale caps and dynamic pricing
TORONTO — When the world’s hottest acts announce Canadian tour dates, fans have become accustomed…
‘A dying arts scene’: TikTok creators say they will lose support, money with closure
TORONTO — Even with 1.8 million followers on TikTok, Wallace Wong says he feels like…
Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games
TOKYO (AP) — Sony’s profit rose 69% in July-September from a year earlier on the…
Groupe Dynamite files for IPO to list on Toronto Stock Exchange
MONTREAL — Montreal-based women’s clothing retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. says it has filed a preliminary…