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'What does it stand for?' TIFF at 50 is a cultural giant under heightened scrutiny

'What does it stand for?' TIFF at 50 is a cultural giant under heightened scrutiny

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival launched in 1976, Hollywood barely noticed. Fifty years later, it commands the world’s attention — sometimes reluctantly.
Books on social movements shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

Books on social movements shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

This year's Cundill History Prize short list comprises mainly books about social movements, which jurors say are of particular importance in today's political climate.
Andy Richter, Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman and Jordan Chiles join 'Dancing with the Stars' cast

Andy Richter, Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman and Jordan Chiles join 'Dancing with the Stars' cast

NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Feldman, Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel and Jordan Chiles are among the celebrity steppers to compete on the new season of “Dancing with the Stars.” They were announced Wednesday on “Good Morning America.
A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record

A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — It's a bookworm's idea of heaven: 18 days of non-stop reading.
Teck Resources launches comprehensive review of QB operations in Chile

Teck Resources launches comprehensive review of QB operations in Chile

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. is conducting a comprehensive review of its Quebrada Blanca (QB) mine in Chile in an effort to improve performance at the troubled operations.
In the shattering ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza

In the shattering ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza

VENICE, Italy (AP) — In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance.
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' ends the franchise with a mix of scares and sentiment

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' ends the franchise with a mix of scares and sentiment

There are four words in the title of the latest entry in the “Conjuring” universe, but only one sounds good. It's the word “last.
Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says

Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says

QUÉBEC — Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing the country with a much-needed economic shakeup.
Families of Boeing crash victims, including Canadians, make potential final plea for criminal prosecution

Families of Boeing crash victims, including Canadians, make potential final plea for criminal prosecution

DALLAS (AP) — Families of some of the 346 people killed in crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners held photos of their dead loved ones Wednesday outside a federal court in Texas, where a judge is hearing arguments on the U.S.
Alimentation Couche-Tard sees consumer focus on value in Q1: CEO

Alimentation Couche-Tard sees consumer focus on value in Q1: CEO

Value was the name of the game for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. during its first quarter. Shoppers were constantly looking for deals at the Laval, Que.
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