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Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak
Agencies that serve abused children are bracing for an increase in abuse cases as they…
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…
Dancers strip from homes when pandemic prompts cancellation of burlesque show
EDMONTON – When social distancing prompted the cancellation of a sold-out burlesque show at a…
NY Philharmonic cancels season, cuts orchestra salaries
NEW YORK – The New York Philharmonic cancelled the rest of its season and a…
Fading Print? Some publications facing challenges in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
With his newspaper facing an uncertain future, Toronto-based publisher Dave Bidini is determined to get…
Once booming concert industry goes quiet after coronavirus
Inside a warehouse for MooTV, a live video production company in Nashville, Tennessee, the floor-to-ceiling…
What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deaths
Authorities in northern New Mexico released police body camera footage and other public records Tuesday…
Project Runway Canada returning for third season after lengthy hiatus
TORONTO — The Canadian version of the fashion competition series “Project Runway” is set to…
Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday released a trove of records related to the…
What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deaths
Authorities in northern New Mexico released police body camera video and other public records Tuesday…
Iowa professor charged in gagging death released from jail
ADEL, Iowa – An Iowa college professor accused of murder in the gagging death of…
The Canadian Opera Company cancels the rest of its season amid outbreak
TORONTO – The Canadian Opera Company is dropping the rest of its 2019/2020 season amid…
B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19
VICTORIA – Eligible arts organizations will receive up to $15,000 to help pay their bills…
GOP’s Massie outrages House, Trump by seeking to stall vote
WASHINGTON – Rep. Thomas Massie has always gone his own way in Congress, ever since…
NJ governor says aggressive anti-virus program to continue
TEANECK, N.J. – As coronavirus cases kept rising in the national epicenter of New York,…
Organizations inject funds to support Canada’s arts sector during COVID-19
Arts organizations are injecting funds to help cultural institutions and creators stay financially afloat during…
Not so funny: Edinburgh festivals cancelled for first time
LONDON – Every August, the Scottish capital of Edinburgh plays host to some of the…
Artist Kehinde Wiley puts power in a new frame with paintings of African leaders
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of…
Elton John-led concert to re-air; film academy aids workers
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s…
Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, daughter of medicare’s Tommy Douglas, dies
TORONTO – Shirley Douglas, the impassioned Canadian activist and veteran actress who was mother to…
Census sends paper forms to laggards as Midwest sets pace
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re a census slacker and haven’t yet filled out the form…
Epstein tied to $336K donated to Wexner Center at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A review released by Ohio State University on Thursday identified $336,000 in…
Nonprofits weigh financial, human costs of COVID-19 shutdown
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Shuttered doors. Cancelled productions. Empty, dark buildings. Workers laid off and…
Senior podcasters take on tech to stay connected with each other and the world
VANCOUVER – Podcasting seemed like a frightening technological venture for Sylvie Anderson before she “gave…