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TORONTO — There’s been lots of talk about “Quiz Lady” co-stars Sandra Oh and Awkwafina playing against type in the odd-couple sibling comedy, but director Jessica Yu says she didn’t see it that way. The film follows reserved, socially anxious Anne (Awkwafina) as her rebellious estranged sister Jenny (Oh) concocts …
Read More »Hundreds gather for Recovery Day in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
At The Forks in Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, Ian Rabb facilitated a celebration for people recovering from addiction. “I’ve lost 45 people a year for the past few years, of families and people I’ve worked with in addiction. So it usually is the sad stories,” said Rabb, co-chair of Recovery …
Read More »Military plane heading to India to pick up stranded Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – National
A military plane is on its way to Delhi to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after his plane broke down Sunday, leaving the Canadian delegation stranded in India. It’s adding another complication to an already rocky trip to the country. A spokesperson with the Department of National Defence told …
Read More »Arguments in trial of man accused in London, Ont., attack set to begin
WINDSOR, Ont. — Arguments are set to get underway today at the trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family in Ontario. Nathaniel Veltman is accused of deliberately hitting members of the Afzaal family with his truck while they were …
Read More »TIFF 2023: Nicholas Cage says being an internet meme helped him tap into ‘Dream Scenario’ role
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Nicolas Cage says his own experience being the subject of internet memes helped him prepare for his latest role. Cage stars in “Dream Scenario” as an unremarkable suburban professor and father who becomes famous when he starts appearing in people’s …
Read More »Two dogs die in River Heights house fire – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two dogs died in a house fire on Cordova Street in Winnipeg Sunday afternoon. Around 1:22 p.m. fire crews responded to a two-storey fire in the 700 block of Cordova Street in the city’s River Heights neighbourhood, a news release says. Firefighters …
Read More »Despite bans, TikTok partnerships plentiful in Canada – National
In the halls of Parliament, TikTok is banned from civil servants’ phones as the government grapples with allegations of foreign interference. But on Canada’s red carpets and in sports arenas, the popular social media platform is still welcome. The video-sharing app has served as the official voting platform for the …
Read More »Lawyers for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2023 7:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the “Freedom Convoy” protests are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking …
Read More »Driver faces impaired charges after fatal Vaughan crash involving motorcyclist – Toronto
ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of Highway 7 W and Jane St is closed entirely #Vaughan . E/B Hy 7 from Millway- W/B from Maplecrete- N/B Jane from Doughton-S/B Jane from AppleMill Rd, for an accident investigation. Avoid the area and find an alternate route. — York Regional Police (@YRP) September 11, …
Read More »Leaders talk health care, home care and crime plans in Manitoba election campaign – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2023 9:07 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew pledged more money for homecare workers, while Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson capped off her tour of the province’s north as the provincial election campaign enters …
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