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Get ready: Motown Museum reopens after 4-month closure
July 15, 2020 - 1:09 PM

DETROIT - Get ready, because the Motown Museum is back in business.
Toronto company hoping Tom Hanks has 'Big' impact as physical distance marker
July 17, 2020 - 12:53 PM

TORONTO - It could be "A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood" if you come across a life-sized decal of Tom Hanks in downtown Toronto.
Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73
April 08, 2020 - 10:22 AM

John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There” and scores of other indelible tunes, died Tuesday at the age of 73.
Review: In 'Onward,' a weird but worthy Pixar magic act
March 04, 2020 - 2:13 PM

For a revolutionary animation studio, Pixar has been surprisingly wary of advancing technology. The company may be at the forefront of digital animation, but for 25 years, its spiritual DNA has been decidedly nostalgic. It’s the old-school new school.
RIGHT AT HOME: Ceilings with something to say
February 25, 2020 - 5:54 AM

The ceiling — sometimes referred to as a room’s fifth wall — often gets short shrift in decorating schemes. Walls and furnishings take centre stage while the acreage overhead receives a coat of neutral white paint, with perhaps a snazzy ceiling fixture.
TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks
January 16, 2019 - 12:52 PM

STAMFORD, Conn. - A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials.
Drake ducks out of TIFF: Toronto performer cancels appearance at 'Monsters and Men' premiere
September 06, 2018 - 1:32 PM

TORONTO - Organizers at the Toronto International Film Festival suffered a setback to their opening night celebrations Thursday after Drake pulled out of his appearance with little notice.
The evolution of the cardboard box: Nintendo's "Labo" rewards curiosity
April 23, 2018 - 7:13 AM

TORONTO - For all of the advancements over the decades in kids' toys, from remote-controlled gadgets to video games, nothing has enjoyed the longevity or versatility of the simple cardboard box.
Switch's "Odyssey" a worthy addition to the "Super Mario" pantheon of games
October 26, 2017 - 7:32 AM

TORONTO - As Nintendo's prominence in the video game industry has risen and waned over the years, the popularity of company mascot Mario has remained constant.
Montreal hotel redesigns suite that hosted Lennon and Ono's 'bed-in for peace'
September 21, 2017 - 12:37 PM

MONTREAL - The iconic signs "hair peace" and "bed peace" still appear in the window of the Montreal hotel room where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous bed-in 1969 -- only now they're window decals instead of hand-drawn posters.
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Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland experience, where guests can enjoy the holiday season with food and drink until Dec. 26. The winter wonderland was designed by Erin va

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Entertainment News

Get ready: Motown Museum reopens after 4-month closure

Toronto company hoping Tom Hanks has 'Big' impact as physical distance marker

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

Review: In 'Onward,' a weird but worthy Pixar magic act

RIGHT AT HOME: Ceilings with something to say

TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks

Drake ducks out of TIFF: Toronto performer cancels appearance at 'Monsters and Men' premiere

The evolution of the cardboard box: Nintendo's "Labo" rewards curiosity

Switch's "Odyssey" a worthy addition to the "Super Mario" pantheon of games

Montreal hotel redesigns suite that hosted Lennon and Ono's 'bed-in for peace'

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