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Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist

Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist

The head of a group that represents psychotherapists and counsellors says Ottawa's plan to lift federal taxes on those services is a good start to addressing barriers to mental health support, but many people still can't afford to pay for care that s
Local newspaper started by Ralph Nader saved from closure by national media company

Local newspaper started by Ralph Nader saved from closure by national media company

WINSTED, Conn. (AP) — A small Connecticut newspaper that began publishing in February with the help of Ralph Nader has been saved from a planned shutdown after a national media company swooped in to buy it.
The 'Oppenheimer' creative team take you behind the scenes of the film's key moments

The 'Oppenheimer' creative team take you behind the scenes of the film's key moments

Impossible is often just a starting point on a Christopher Nolan film and “Oppenheimer,” about the father of the atomic bomb , was no exception. In fact, it's often where inspiration was born.
Student Academy Awards - a launching pad into Hollywood - celebrate 50 years

Student Academy Awards - a launching pad into Hollywood - celebrate 50 years

Spike Lee already had several big moments with the Oscars by the time he finally won a competitive statuette in 2019. His first came almost 40 years earlier, in 1983, when he was a film student at New York University.
Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine

Less than 2 years after nearly being killed by Russian bomb, Fox's Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, nearly killed by Russian bombs while reporting in Ukraine less than two years ago, returned to the country this week to interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Cineplex selling Player One Amusement Group business for $155 million

Cineplex selling Player One Amusement Group business for $155 million

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is selling its arcade game business to an international investment company for $155 million in cash.
France remains 'le grand fromage' in the European Union, and Camembert remains in a wooden box

France remains 'le grand fromage' in the European Union, and Camembert remains in a wooden box

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has long known that the way to France's heart is through its stomach . So, don't touch the Camembert — never, ever. On Wednesday, legislators at the European Parliament made sure it won't happen anytime soon.
Review: War is good as 50th anniversary of 'The World Is a Ghetto' shines in premium box set

Review: War is good as 50th anniversary of 'The World Is a Ghetto' shines in premium box set

A remastered and well-presented five LP box set of War’s best-selling album “The World Is a Ghetto” recaptures that slice of time when multicultural rock reached its first peak.
How grief, creating characters and wigs helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal following

How grief, creating characters and wigs helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal following

When Heather McMahan recently debuted her first Netflix comedy special, “Son I Never Had," the fan reaction was as though their best girlfriend had achieved a major win.
Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event's history and evolution

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event's history and evolution

NEW YORK (AP) — If you didn't already guess it from a barrage of sales ads in your inbox, the holiday shopping season is upon us. And Black Friday is right around the corner.
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