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Organizer calls off publishing convention BookExpo for 2020

Organizer calls off publishing convention BookExpo for 2020

NEW YORK — BookExpo, the publishing industry's annual national convention, has been called off for this year.
Health Canada warns against "fraudulent and unauthorized" N95 masks

Health Canada warns against "fraudulent and unauthorized" N95 masks

OTTAWA — Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of using fraudulent and unauthorized N95 masks that may not offer protection against COVID-19.
Starting a vegetable garden: the basics

Starting a vegetable garden: the basics

Lots of people sheltering at home now because of the coronavirus pandemic are thinking about planting a vegetable garden.
Alex Trebek memoir to debut July 21, just before he turns 80

Alex Trebek memoir to debut July 21, just before he turns 80

NEW YORK — Alex Trebek, diagnosed last year with stage four pancreatic cancer, has written a memoir. Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday that “The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life” will come out July 21, the day before his 80th birthday.
Alex Trebek memoir to debut July 21, just before he turns 80

Alex Trebek memoir to debut July 21, just before he turns 80

NEW YORK — Alex Trebek, diagnosed last year with stage four pancreatic cancer, has written a memoir. Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday that “The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life” will come out July 21, the day before his 80th birthday.
Film featuring Property Brother Jonathan Scott in Hot Docs lineup, but no dates set

Film featuring Property Brother Jonathan Scott in Hot Docs lineup, but no dates set

TORONTO — The Hot Docs festival hasn't set a new date for this year's postponed event but it's unveiled the full lineup nonetheless, including an environmental film featuring "Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott and a look at the pro-democracy mov
Lost insurance & need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap

Lost insurance & need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap

TRENTON, N.J. — Diabetes patients struggling to afford insulin, especially those losing health insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic, can get it at sharply reduced prices — even for free.
Lost insurance & need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap

Lost insurance & need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap

TRENTON, N.J. — Diabetes patients struggling to afford insulin, especially those losing health insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic, can get it at sharply reduced prices — even for free.
From victory gardens to windowsill celery, 'spring is not cancelled' for green thumbs

From victory gardens to windowsill celery, 'spring is not cancelled' for green thumbs

With the COVID-19 pandemic top of mind, gardening centre owner Tanya Olsen has noticed a theme early this season. Many clients at the Guelph, Ont.
From victory gardens to windowsill celery, 'spring is not cancelled' for green thumbs

From victory gardens to windowsill celery, 'spring is not cancelled' for green thumbs

With the COVID-19 pandemic top of mind, gardening centre owner Tanya Olsen has noticed a theme early this season. Many clients at the Guelph, Ont.
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