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Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

Pandemic's third wave hits people in their 20s, 30s, with more illness, and blame

TORONTO — Working age Canadians have been hit hard by the escalating pandemic, and now they're drawing a significant chunk of the blame, too.
COVID-19 pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million last year

COVID-19 pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million last year

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed total U.S. deaths last year beyond 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll, the government reported Wednesday.
Dayton Air Show back this year, but only tailgate-style

Dayton Air Show back this year, but only tailgate-style

DAYTON, Ohio — The Dayton Air Show will go forward in July — but with reduced attendance and in drive-in style — after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation last year of one of the nation's most best-known aviation events.
CBC needs more 'great Canadian storytelling' after loss of hit TV shows, say experts

CBC needs more 'great Canadian storytelling' after loss of hit TV shows, say experts

TORONTO — Tuesday's Canadian Screen Award nominations featured many gains for the CBC but also highlighted its massive losses.
Margaret Atwood on how late husband Graeme Gibson traced humanity's avian obsession

Margaret Atwood on how late husband Graeme Gibson traced humanity's avian obsession

If Margaret Atwood was a bird, she says she'd be a raven. Other birds may have more vibrant plumage, but ravens are the intellectuals of the avian realm, the Canadian novelist says.
Review: Idris Elba drama enhanced by real-life urban cowboys

Review: Idris Elba drama enhanced by real-life urban cowboys

It feels like a tale as old as time: Wayward teenage son meets up with estranged father, one needing some straightening out, the other some serious humanizing.
Netflix conjures up 'Game of Thrones' energy with mystical series 'Shadow and Bone'

Netflix conjures up 'Game of Thrones' energy with mystical series 'Shadow and Bone'

TORONTO — Extraordinary times call for exemplary television and the April slate of new streaming options comes loaded with everything from sci-fi adventures to historic documentaries.
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May

Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May

LONDON — This year the Glastonbury Festival is going online. Organizers said Wednesday that they will stage a one-day livestreamed concert on May 22 at Worthy Farm in southwest England, home to the annual music extravaganza.
Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'

Chrissy Teigen graces cover of People's 'Beautiful Issue'

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen will grace the front of People magazine’s “The Beautiful Issue” in a cover story that delves into her evolved definition of beauty, facing racism growing up and her heartbreaking miscarriage last year.
The power of touch: Boutique stretching thrives amid COVID

The power of touch: Boutique stretching thrives amid COVID

CENTERVILLE, Ohio — Pandemic-weary Americans starved for human interaction and physical touch are taking advantage of a growing wellness option once reserved for Hollywood actors, rock stars and elite athletes: boutique stretching.
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