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Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney's live-action 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney's live-action 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

TORONTO — Alberta-raised Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatahk is set to play Indigenous princess Tiger Lily in Disney's upcoming live-action film "Peter Pan and Wendy.
José Padilla, DJ famed for Ibiza chill-out music, dead at 64

José Padilla, DJ famed for Ibiza chill-out music, dead at 64

MADRID — José Padilla, a Spanish disc jockey known as the Emperor of Chill for the chill-out music he played at sets in Ibiza, has died. He was 64.
'Gimme Some Lovin' rock star Spencer Davis dead at 81

'Gimme Some Lovin' rock star Spencer Davis dead at 81

LONDON — Spencer Davis, a British guitarist and bandleader whose eponymous rock group had 1960s hits including “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m a Man,” has died. He was 81.
Photo altered to Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

Photo altered to Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats

An altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump.
Dance classes with some conditions allowed to resume on Ontario COVID hot spots

Dance classes with some conditions allowed to resume on Ontario COVID hot spots

TORONTO — Dance classes are being allowed to resume, with certain restrictions, in Ontario's COVID-19 hot spots.
Membertou First Nation to become latest to join Mi'kmaq livelihood fishery in N.S.

Membertou First Nation to become latest to join Mi'kmaq livelihood fishery in N.S.

HALIFAX — The leader of a Cape Breton First Nation says his community is planning a self-regulated lobster fishery similar to the one on the province's southwestern shore that has sparked fierce opposition from non-Indigenous harvesters.
Hamilton-born artist Kapwani Kiwanga wins France's prestigious Prix Machel Duchamp

Hamilton-born artist Kapwani Kiwanga wins France's prestigious Prix Machel Duchamp

Canadian artist Kapwani Kiwanga has won one of France's most prestigious visual arts prizes.
'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' goes south to cover U.S. election under COVID-19 protocols

'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' goes south to cover U.S. election under COVID-19 protocols

TORONTO — Armed with masks, face shields, a minivan and an "ungodly" amount of hand sanitizer, a small team of producers from the CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" is in the U.S. to cover a rather unpredictable presidential election.
Review: Charming 'Over the Moon' gets lost in lunar orbit

Review: Charming 'Over the Moon' gets lost in lunar orbit

The acclaimed animator behind such powerful figures as Ariel, Aladdin, Tarzan and Rapunzel has a new heroine and she's going further than any of his creations — the moon.
Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto after 'grueling' health battle

Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto after 'grueling' health battle

TORONTO — Author and psychologist Jordan Peterson says he's back in Toronto and eager for "something resembling a normal life" after spending much of the past year in and out of hospitals around the world.
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