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Winnipeg company ‘will never forget’ history making Hudson’s Bay striped items
For four generations, the family behind Winnipeg garment maker Freed & Freed International has worked…
Alligator that starred in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies of old age in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over three…
A musical from Tomson Highway, dancing skateboarders among NAC’s upcoming lineup
A long-awaited musical from playwright Tomson Highway, a ’90s take on “Macbeth” and skateboarding stunts…
After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge’s ruling made Lyle and Erik Menendez eligible for parole,…
Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself’
NEW YORK (AP) — A former model reproached one of Harvey Weinstein ’s lawyers for…
Music director Alexander Shelley to hold final National Arts Centre Orchestra concert July 2026
The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s celebrated music director will hold his last concert with the…
‘Beyond the Gates’ is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success
When CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans…
Alberta’s personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta’s personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional. But the…
Cassie testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos
NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie testified Wednesday that Sean “Diddy” Combs raped…
Tom Cruise brings ‘Final Reckoning’ to Cannes, but won’t bid ‘Mission: Impossible’ adieu yet
CANNES, France (AP) — Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top…
Netflix orders new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott
Dan Levy is set to join a new TV family. Netflix has ordered a still-untitled…
Patricia Clarkson on playing her icon Lilly Ledbetter and the political moment greeting the movie
NEW YORK (AP) — The film “Lilly,” a biopic about the equal pay icon Lilly…
Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspects
PARIS (AP) — Defiant in diamonds, Kim Kardashian appeared in a Paris courtroom Tuesday to…
Max streaming service is reviving the HBO name – the one it discarded two years ago
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO is returning — at least in a name. Warner Bros.…
What to know about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Witnesses are testifying this week in the sex trafficking trial of…
Newfoundland construction worker Jacob Lewis wins $1-million ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ prize
Jacob Lewis, an offshore oil and gas construction worker from Butlerville, NL, is the $1-million…
BBC’s main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing ‘antisemitic’ social media post
LONDON (AP) — Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player who became a leading sports…
Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in ‘Super Team Canada’
TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she…
Rare Ian Fleming story features a Londoner named Bone, Caffery Bone
NEW YORK (AP) — “James Bond” creator Ian Fleming didn’t need to write about Cold…
Sony racks up record profit on robust performance for music, movies and games
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit…
Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their baby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has granted a restraining order to “The…
Rapper Tory Lanez’s alleged prison attacker is man with previous conviction for assault on inmate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said Tuesday that a man who attacked rapper Tory Lanez…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies at his trial about abuse and ‘freak offs’
NEW YORK (AP) — Cassie, the R&B singer and former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs,…
‘The Lion King’ circle of life to end in Toronto after less than a year
TORONTO — “The Lion King” will soon utter its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions…