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Review: Ferrell spins a warm-hearted spoof in ‘Eurovision’

Review: Ferrell spins a warm-hearted spoof in ‘Eurovision’

“ Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga,” Will Ferrell’s goofy and highly quotable parody of the long-running European spectacle, is the first great comedy of 2020 and it couldn’t have come soon enough.
Nocera and McLean writing book on U.S. coronavirus response

Nocera and McLean writing book on U.S. coronavirus response

NEW YORK — Business writers Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera are collaborating on a critical take of the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vancouver's Dana Claxton wins Scotiabank Photography Award

Vancouver's Dana Claxton wins Scotiabank Photography Award

TORONTO — Vancouver's Dana Claxton was named the winner of the Scotiabank Photography Award on Wednesday.
New film tells tale of North Korean orphans sent to Europe

New film tells tale of North Korean orphans sent to Europe

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Six decades after they returned to their homeland, traces of thousands of North Korean children orphaned by the Korean War linger for the elderly Europeans whose lives they briefly touched.
Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies

Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies

LOS ANGELES — Movie producer, film financier, real estate heir and major Democratic political donor Steve Bing has died. He was 55. The Los Angeles County coroner said Bing died Monday at his residence in the Century City section of Los Angeles.
Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition

Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition

MONTREAL — Another push is underway to rename a southwestern Montreal metro station in honour of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson, but city officials say they aren't ready to go that route.
Edmunds recommends 5 SUVs for cargo space, fuel economy

Edmunds recommends 5 SUVs for cargo space, fuel economy

Many people like SUVs because of the greater cargo space and a higher driving position they provide compared to a sedan. But one of the typical trade-offs is reduced fuel economy. Lately, fuel prices haven’t been much of a deterrent to buyers.
Couple used transplant experience to help navigate pregnancy during pandemic

Couple used transplant experience to help navigate pregnancy during pandemic

VANCOUVER — Kate and Brian Chong couldn't have known they would become parents during a pandemic, but they were more prepared than most for a difficult pregnancy.
Bell Media renews 'Transplant,' 'Jann'; says it's working 'to increase the representation of diverse voices'

Bell Media renews 'Transplant,' 'Jann'; says it's working 'to increase the representation of diverse voices'

TORONTO — New seasons of "Transplant" and "Jann" are among the shows bound for CTV as Bell Media navigates COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and vows to increase representation and diversity in its content.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

LOS ANGELES — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
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