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Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.’s Name Act are harming survivors
Gender justice groups in British Columbia want the government to repeal recent provincial legislation that…
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…
Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats
A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state supreme court seats yielded mixed results in…
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 —…
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
PHOENIX (AP) — Sponsorship deals were far from Jonny Bottorff’s mind when he transferred to…
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
PHOENIX (AP) — Sponsorship deals were far from Jonny Bottorff’s mind when he transferred to…
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…
‘Big frustration’: How a limited MAID window affects Alzheimer’s patients
Mary Wilson was rapidly deteriorating with Alzheimer’s when she received a medically assisted death in…
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…
Health Canada approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine, company says
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Moderna’s mRNA vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus…
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
SAO PAULO (AP) — “King” doesn’t disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao…
India’s ban on Salman Rushdie ‘The Satanic Verses’ may end – thanks to missing paperwork
NEW DELHI (AP) — The decadeslong ban of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in his…
Pompeii archaeological park introduces daily visitors’ limit to combat over-tourism
ROME (AP) — The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a…
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this…
Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome toBeyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award…
Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors’ limit to combat over-tourism
ROME (AP) — The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a…