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Artist and activist Joe Average dies at 67, after life as vivid as his paintings
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Joe Average was an artist, advocate and activist whose bright, multicoloured images…
Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch
Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at…
Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of ‘Beast Games’
TORONTO — Ontario’s labour ministry is investigating an industrial accident on the Toronto set of…
Final NBA viewership numbers for Christmas Day games slightly better than originally thought
NEW YORK (AP) — The final viewership numbers are in for the NBA’s five games…
Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK’s New Year Honors list
LONDON (AP) — Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro were awarded…
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending…
Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the New Year in celebrations tinged with local traditions
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cities around the world are readying to ring in the…
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities…
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements
EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada’s use of Celsius turns 50 years old in…
Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire
MONTREAL — A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former…
Stephen King’s rock radio station won’t go silent after all
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Horror author Stephen King’s rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going…
Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through…
Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through…
Here’s how to watch the New Year’s Eve festivities in Canada
The new year is fast approaching and if you want to enjoy the fireworks, countdowns,…
Stephen King’s rock radio station won’t go silent after all
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Horror author Stephen King’s rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going…
Netflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
Netflix’s first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2…
Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning
A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver…
‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for libel over Blake Lively story
“It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for libel on…
Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign
Actor Blake Lively sued “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year’s video
NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan Markle is starting the new year with her first Instagram…
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year’s video
NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with…
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box…
Golf goes indoors on prime time with high-tech TGL league
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Xander Schauffele is making his season debut twice in…
British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce
LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday…