Ellen DeGeneres jokes she was ‘kicked out’ of showbiz for being ‘mean’
Ellen DeGeneres is back doing stand-up comedy two years after 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' was brought to end amid toxic workplace allegations.
Entertainment
Apr 26
An attempt to explain the inexplicable in the world of rock music
Yelling 'Freebird!' and raising hands in the 'devil horns' sign — why do rock fans do some of the things they do? Alan Cross examines these and other rock traditions.
Entertainment
May 5
Taylor Swift surprises fans with double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, featuring 16 tracks, was officially released at midnight, but two hours later she revealed a second instalment with an extra 15 songs.
Entertainment
Apr 19
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this.
Entertainment
Apr 21
International artists’ visa fees to tour the U.S. rise by 250%. What it means
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250 per cent visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Debunking the Kurt-Cobain-was-murdered conspiracy once and for all
It's been 30 years since Kurt Cobain took his own life. And let's be clear: That's exactly what happened.
Entertainment
Apr 7
Pre-mixed drinks, 30-packs are coming to Ontario grocery, big-box stores
Ontarians will soon be able to buy alcoholic drinks like pre-mixed cocktails outside of the LCBO, as the Ford government expands on where booze can be bought in the province.
Canada
3 hours
Canadians feel grocery inflation is getting worse despite steady cooling: poll
A new Leger survey also found that almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe food inflation has been primarily caused by grocery stores trying to increase profit margins.
Consumer
May 22
Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums
Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.
Entertainment
Mar 17
April Wine’s Brian Greenway, marshal of Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, reflects on career
April Wine's Brian Greenway will be grand marshal of the Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16. He took the opportunity to reflect on his career.
Entertainment
Feb 29
Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, judge admonishes defence witness
The prosecution rested its case after several days of testimony from its star witness Michael Cohen, Trump's loyal attorney-turned-adversary.
U.S. News
May 20
Kingston, Ont. business aims to offer inclusion by hiring persons with disabilities
Brynn's Fresh Market is revolutionizing the business landscape by prioritizing inclusivity, creating a space where acceptance and empowerment thrive.
Canada
May 6
Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone call for Kevin Spacey’s return to acting
The support for Kevin Spacey comes on the heels of a Channel 4 documentary that includes new allegations of sexual misconduct against the actor.
Entertainment
May 17
Billionaire Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged for 6th time
Rupert Murdoch's office confirmed that the 92-year-old is engaged to Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired Russian molecular biologist.
Trending
Mar 8
Downtown Nanaimo becomes post-apocalyptic streetscape for ‘The Last of Us’
The historic downtown core of the Harbour City has been transformed into a post-apocalyptic American streetscape for the hit HBO series 'The Last of Us.'
Entertainment
May 13
Most Ontarians want deposit-return for non-alcoholic drink containers: poll
A new poll suggests support for some sort of system to manage empties through a deposit return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers is up year over year.
Consumer
May 8
Motorist in life-threatening condition after southeast Calgary rollover
One adult is in life-threatening condition after a crash in southeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon.
Traffic
Apr 23
Operation Barcode nets dozens of theft suspects: RCMP
There were a total of 34 arrests, 21 criminal charges, seven store bans and six restorative justice referrals from Operation Barcode, an endeavour that targets shoplifting.
Crime
May 15
Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvinced
New measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.
Consumer
Apr 22
Sobeys won’t reopen grocery store in Colborne, Ont., following May 2023 fire
An early morning fire on May 24, 2024, destroyed the village's only grocery store and also damaged adjoining businesses.
Economy
Apr 25