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Faced with a pandemic-altered festival, TIFF makes big compromises with sponsors

Faced with a pandemic-altered festival, TIFF makes big compromises with sponsors

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival unfurls its red carpets each year, executives at Visa expect moviegoers in the hundreds of thousands to see the credit card company's name in glowing lights, but in the midst of a global pandemic
West Indian Day festivities go virtual, but police remain

West Indian Day festivities go virtual, but police remain

NEW YORK — The sights and sounds of one of the world's largest celebrations of Caribbean culture will be virtual this Labor Day, as New York City's West Indian American Day Parade joins the ranks of the other major events turned upside-down by the co
Flu vaccine orders up in Canada as simultaneous COVID and flu infections feared

Flu vaccine orders up in Canada as simultaneous COVID and flu infections feared

VANCOUVER — Pamela Hardy will be getting her 11-year-old twins vaccinated against flu as soon as an immunization program begins but she's worried about how public health officials will deal with any overcrowding at clinics to reduce transmission of C
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school

Refugee families face unique struggles with online school

PHOENIX — Samuel Lavi knew he'd have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the coronavirus pandemic shut down Valencia Newcomer School.
No payoff: Summer without fairs leaves farm kids heartbroken

No payoff: Summer without fairs leaves farm kids heartbroken

TOLEDO, Ohio — Well before the sun rises and then again after school, Arrissa Swails feeds and waters her goats, fancy chickens and three dairy cows. There’s another trip to the barn at night to hustle the chickens into their coop.
From 'Ammonite' to 'Shiva Baby': 10 buzzy films headed to the Toronto film fest

From 'Ammonite' to 'Shiva Baby': 10 buzzy films headed to the Toronto film fest

TORONTO — The pandemic-tailored Toronto International Film Festival may be slimmer with star-free streets this year. But the Sept.
Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has unveiled a list of nearly 50 educational institutions that have had at least one COVID-19 case in the past week.
Compromise keeps 'Black Lives Matter' paint off Boardwalk

Compromise keeps 'Black Lives Matter' paint off Boardwalk

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Belgian singer and actress Annie Cordy dies, aged 92

Belgian singer and actress Annie Cordy dies, aged 92

BRUSSELS — Belgian singer and actress Annie Cordy, who recorded several popular hits and was made a baroness by King Albert II, has died, the government announced Friday. She was 92.
Elizabeth Debicki rises to the challenge in ‘Tenet’

Elizabeth Debicki rises to the challenge in ‘Tenet’

It was Christopher Nolan’s producer and wife, Emma Thomas, who suggested he watch Steve McQueen’s “Widows” and take a look at Elizabeth Debicki.
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