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Relief fund for Canadian performing artists gets $100,000 boost
OTTAWA – A relief fund in support of Canadian performing artists is worth $200,000 after…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 12:15 a.m. British Columbia…
Bravo’s Andy Cohen, ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood have virus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s…
Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak
Agencies that serve abused children are bracing for an increase in abuse cases as they…
Stratford Festival issues nearly 500 temporary layoffs, extends closure
STRATFORD, Ont. – The Stratford Festival is extending its closure and has had to issue…
TV med shows donate masks, Cannes delayed amid coronavirus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s…
Met Opera cancels season, stops pay of orchestra, chorus
NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Opera is cancelling the rest of its season and stopping…
Western University researchers begin work on developing a COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON, Ont. – A team of Western University researchers has begun work on creating a…
National Arts Centre and Facebook partner to support online performances
OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada have partnered to support online performances…
UFC confirms Khabib title fight will happen in April but no word yet on location
The UFC has confirmed it is going ahead with its Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson…
Two 20-somethings extend ‘invisible hands’ in virus outbreak
NEW YORK – Liam Elkind’s big heart and his break from college was a highlight…
Harry and Meghan urge ’empathy and kindness’ against virus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s…
Globe and Mail leads National Newspaper Award nominations with 19 finalists
The Globe and Mail leads the nominations for the 2019 National Newspaper Awards, with 19…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 12 a.m. The Ottawa…
Homeless vulnerable to COVID-19 need help from governments: advocates
VANCOUVER – Homeless people staying in close quarters at shelters, tent cities and warming centres…
UFC forced to postpone its next 3 shows but says Khabib title fight will go on
LAS VEGAS – The UFC is postponing its next three fight cards in the wake…
UFC plans to keep staging MMA shows, looks for new venues to host fight cards
LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White says the UFC will continue staging fights despite…
Activities around Nebraska curtailed to slow spread of virus
OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska residents will find their entertainment options drastically cut this weekend as…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 11:10 p.m. Ontario is…
Missouri governor declares emergency, notes 2 new cases
ST. LOUIS – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday declared a state of emergency in…
Cultural institutions cancel shows, empty seats amid COVID-19 concerns
Cultural institutions across the country are shutting their doors and calling off events because of…
Trudeau’s wife gets COVID-19 and drive-thru testing; In The News for March 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Iranian-Canadian organization moves festival online amid COVID-19 outbreak
TORONTO – A Toronto organization that planned to honour the lives of those who died…
Virus darkens stages, silences orchestras across the US
NEW YORK – The stage at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle is quiet. There…