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Indigenous Voices Awards release short list of emerging writers

Indigenous Voices Awards release short list of emerging writers

Cree lawyer and author Michelle Good is among the 27 emerging writers shortlisted for the Indigenous Voices Awards.
Actress Maripier Morin withdraws nomination following fresh misconduct allegations

Actress Maripier Morin withdraws nomination following fresh misconduct allegations

MONTREAL — Quebec actress Maripier Morin is asking for her Artis gala nomination to be rescinded in the wake of fresh allegations against her related to sexual misconduct and racist behaviour.
Thomas King among finalists for $15K Stephen Leacock Medal for humour writing

Thomas King among finalists for $15K Stephen Leacock Medal for humour writing

Renowned writer Thomas King is among the three nominees for this year's Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. Organizers revealed the short list for the $15,000 humour writing prize Monday. Guelph, Ont.
NY Times, Washington Post, NBC correct articles on Giuliani

NY Times, Washington Post, NBC correct articles on Giuliani

NEW YORK — The Washington Post, New York Times and NBC News all issued similar corrections to stories regarding Rudolph Giuliani, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, and his dealings in Ukraine.
Review: Laura Dave’s new novel will keep you turning pages

Review: Laura Dave’s new novel will keep you turning pages

“The Last Thing He Told Me,” by Laura Dave (Simon & Schuster) In Laura Dave’s latest novel, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” Hannah’s husband, Owen, disappears leaving behind a note instructing her to to protect his 16-year-old daughter and Hannah’s
Study co-author says planned C-sections may be less risky for some moms and babies

Study co-author says planned C-sections may be less risky for some moms and babies

Planned caesarean sections are safe for low-risk deliveries and may be associated with a lower chance of complications for both mother and baby compared with vaginal deliveries, according to the co-author of a study published Monday in the Canadian M
From birthdays to blue ribbons: Five tips for setting an epic, unforgettable table

From birthdays to blue ribbons: Five tips for setting an epic, unforgettable table

TORONTO — At worst, misplacing a spoon on the dining room table would probably draw a finger wag for etiquette, but in the cutthroat world of competitive table setting, the faux-pas can be a fast-track to an embarrassing defeat.
Review: Latest Rachel Cusk novel honours Mabel Dodge Luhan

Review: Latest Rachel Cusk novel honours Mabel Dodge Luhan

“Second Place,” by Rachel Cusk (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) In 1922, the now-legendary arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan invited the British writer D.H. Lawrence to her home in Taos, New Mexico.
'Antique Roadshow' flips the script with celebrity editions

'Antique Roadshow' flips the script with celebrity editions

NEW YORK — Chef, cookbook author and TV host Carla Hall has always wondered about an antique wooden highchair her family has long cherished.
Fireworks festival cancelled in Vancouver for second year due to COVID-19 pandemic

Fireworks festival cancelled in Vancouver for second year due to COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — One of the largest and most popular summer celebrations in Vancouver has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
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