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Shaw Festival has raised 70 per cent of $150M goal to reinvent theatre institution
The Shaw Festival says it’s raised 70 per cent of the $150 million it needs…
In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals
TORONTO — The City of Toronto will allocate $2.1 million this year to help festivals…
No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro to limit live music on the beaches
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in…
Demi Lovato marries singer-songwriter Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in California
She’s more than just cool for the summer — Demi Lovato is officially married. The…
Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97
PARIS (AP) — Marcel Ophuls, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose landmark 1969 documentary “The Sorrow…
The 2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image
The Democrats’ 2028 podcast primary is well underway. From Govs. Gavin Newsom of California, Andy…
Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d’Or-winning film
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has summoned France’s representative in protest after the…
Swimmer circumnavigates Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — A British-South African endurance athlete became the first person to…
Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and…
‘Lilo & Stitch’ teams with Tom Cruise and ‘Mission Impossible’ for a monster Memorial Day weekend
“Lilo & Stitch” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend.…
Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to…
NBC Sports ready to capture Liverpool’s celebration of Premier League title
Rebecca Lowe expects to be in the happiest place on earth on Sunday afternoon. Lowe…
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A private plane approaching an airport crashed in a San Diego…