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Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson subject of upcoming feature documentary

Published March 3, 2021 11:31 am

Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich has started production on a feature documentary on the late Montreal-raised jazz legend Oscar Peterson.

COMMENTARY: When it comes to vaccines, Canada needs to earn Indigenous, Black people’s trust

Published February 22, 2021 7:00 am

In this commentary piece, Oscar Baker III, who is a Black and Mi’kmaw journalist, discusses why his communities are hesitant of the COVID-19 vaccines.

‘Think about all we’ve lost’: Black creatives confront the way Canada overlooks its Black talent

Published February 13, 2021 7:00 am

A lack of support and opportunities in Canada's television and film industry has led to a deficit in Black representation both on- and off-screen.

‘Minari’ movie review: Korean ‘coming to America’ tale full of heart

Published February 25, 2021 8:00 am

Starring Steven Yeun, 'Minari' is a sweeping emotional tale that tells the story of a Korean family trying to make a fresh start in the United States.

Oscars 2020 winners: ‘Parasite’ makes Academy Awards history with big sweep

Published February 9, 2020 7:30 pm

Throughout the night, 'Parasite' won four Oscars across the major categories, including best picture, best international film and best director.

Oscars 2020: Best and worst-dressed celebrities on the red carpet

Published February 9, 2020 3:59 pm

Hollywood's biggest stars put their best fashion foot forward for the 2020 Academy Awards.

Oscars 2020: Viewership ratings plunge to record low

Published February 11, 2020 7:59 am

Compared to 29.6 million in 2019, viewership for the Oscars fell to 23.6 million last Sunday — which is more than a 20 per cent drop, according to Nielsen.

One for the ages: 7 historic firsts at the 2020 Oscars

Published February 10, 2020 7:48 am

'Parasite' became the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture, among several other historic firsts.

The Oscars are changing inclusion standards, and some actors aren’t happy about it

Published September 9, 2020 1:33 pm

Celebrities like Kirstie Alley and James Woods voiced their opinions on social media following the Academy's announcement.

Keanu Reeves brings his mom to the 2020 Oscars red carpet

Published February 9, 2020 8:21 pm

The actor and his mother looked equally dapper.

2020 Oscar nominations: Here’s your full list of Academy Award nominees

Published January 13, 2020 4:45 am

The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, Feb. 9.

17 of your burning Oscars questions, answered

Published January 25, 2020 9:00 am

Have you ever wondered what's in the Oscars gift bags or who's in charge of the seating arrangements?

How the Oscars’ Best Picture envelope mix-up unfolded

Published February 27, 2017 8:03 am

PricewaterhouseCoopers, the accounting firm responsible for the Academy's ballot-counting process for 83 years, has vowed to investigate what led to one of the biggest gaffes in Oscar history.

Former hockey pro still hitting the ice at 77, playing with teammates half his age

Published January 29, 2019 2:33 pm

More than 50 years after he hit the ice as a pro, Moncton's Oscar Gaudet still loves the game.

Oscar Arfmann sentenced to life in prison without parole for 25 years for killing Abbotsford police officer

Published February 3, 2020 3:09 pm

Last week, a judge upheld the guilty verdict and rejected a hearing to determine Arfmann's mental fitness at the time of the murder.

Oscar Arfmann guilty of 1st-degree murder in killing of Abbotsford police officer

Published October 10, 2019 8:56 am

Oscar Arfmann was charged with first-degree murder for the killing of Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson in 2017.

‘Here we go again’: Oscar nominations slammed over lack of diversity

Published January 13, 2020 8:27 pm

Not only were there no female nominees in directing for the 87th time in Oscar history, there was also only one person of colour, Cynthia Erivo, among the 20 acting nominees.