Arts

Phineas and Ferb return this summer with zany new episodes and a small change
NEW YORK (AP) — The beloved cartoon duo Phineas and Ferb are returning for new…

Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, ‘Stand’
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech…

Comic Lisa Gilroy promises ‘manic’ energy at streaming-only Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — When Lisa Gilroy was asked to host this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, she…

Dolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s angelic voice floated throughout her first gospel album in…

Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together
CANNES, France (AP) — When Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a…
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox…

Chinese pop music’s ‘deeply local’ Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition
VANCOUVER — A new exhibition on Cantopop and Mandopop music in Vancouver is a Canadian…

Moscovitch’s drama ‘Red Like Fruit’ explores power and memory in post-#MeToo era
TORONTO — A seasoned storyteller whose work often probes the complexities of consent and shades…

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City drug dealer who admitted providing the fentanyl-laced…

B.C.’s chief electoral officer pushes against ‘false narratives’ in 2024 vote
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief electoral officer has issued a report he says pushes back…

Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue
WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba’s former attorney general to review…

Rio’s mayor eases his new rules on live beach music after an outcry
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s mayor on Tuesday loosened new restrictions on…

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars…

Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If Josh Allen is experiencing any pre-wedding jitters, they weren’t…

Trudeau’s casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas
Justin Trudeau’s casual footwear at Tuesday’s throne speech drew some criticism from online fashion police…