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5 writers to be feted at first virtual $100K Giller Prize ceremony

One of five writers will receive the $100,000 fiction prize at a virtual ceremony Monday

 

This July 17, 2017, file photo shows a Netflix logo on an iPhone in Philadelphia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

The company says new members who sign up will see the updated prices effective immediately

 

Jessie Reyez music video director wins Prism Prize for ‘Far Away’

Jessie Reyez music video director wins Prism Prize for ‘Far Away’

 

Music Review: Taylor Swift’s new album is strikingly heroic

Music Review: Taylor Swift’s new album is strikingly heroic

Music Review: Taylor Swift’s new album is strikingly heroic

Music Review: Taylor Swift’s new album is strikingly heroic
Amber Heard denies fabricating injuries in Depp libel trial

Amber Heard denies fabricating injuries in Depp libel trial

Amber Heard denies fabricating injuries in Depp libel trial

Amber Heard denies fabricating injuries in Depp libel trial
Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient
Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98

Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98

Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98

Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98
“Transplant,” starring Hamza Haq as a Syrian doctor building a new life in Canada, is preparing for a second season, in a June 24, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Bell Media renews ‘Transplant,’ ‘Jann’; says it’s working ‘to increase the representation of diverse voices’

New shows include “Filthy Rich” starring Kim Cattrall

“Transplant,” starring Hamza Haq as a Syrian doctor building a new life in Canada, is preparing for a second season, in a June 24, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Stephan James shares his view on the ‘Homecoming’ fork scene as he returns for S2

Stephan James shares his view on the ‘Homecoming’ fork scene as he returns for S2

Stephan James shares his view on the ‘Homecoming’ fork scene as he returns for S2

Stephan James shares his view on the ‘Homecoming’ fork scene as he returns for S2
Canadian singer Bryan Adams has been criticized over social media posts about COVID-19, in a May 12, 2020 story. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Canadian singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts

Public reacts to tweet

Canadian singer Bryan Adams has been criticized over social media posts about COVID-19, in a May 12, 2020 story. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dies at 92
Creating the perfect charcuterie plate

Creating the perfect charcuterie plate

Tips from Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese owner Brad Boisvert

  • Apr 3, 2020
Creating the perfect charcuterie plate
Artist Sheila Warren is inspired by the natural world

Artist Sheila Warren is inspired by the natural world

Nanoose Bay painter lets passion be her guide

  • Mar 13, 2020
Artist Sheila Warren is inspired by the natural world
Ryan Reynolds returned to San Diego Comic-Con to promote the release of a ‘Deadpoll’ extended cut. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Ryan Reynolds among 2020 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards winners

Other 2020 lifetime artistic achievement winners include Vancouver-born composer Alexina Louie

Ryan Reynolds returned to San Diego Comic-Con to promote the release of a ‘Deadpoll’ extended cut. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The unique art world of Steve Chmilar

The unique art world of Steve Chmilar

Painter creates an international market for his artworks

  • Feb 14, 2020
The unique art world of Steve Chmilar
Making music with WE3

Making music with WE3

Getting people up on the dance floor

  • Feb 12, 2020
Making music with WE3
Secrets and Lives with Sue Tyler

Secrets and Lives with Sue Tyler

Power 104 host and her seven sins

  • Jan 22, 2020
Secrets and Lives with Sue Tyler
Amanda Shatzko’s Mixed Mediums

Amanda Shatzko’s Mixed Mediums

Artist on art, the circus and politics

  • Jan 20, 2020
Amanda Shatzko’s Mixed Mediums
Kelly Derrickson’s music with a message

Kelly Derrickson’s music with a message

Musician traded in a law career for her musical journey

  • Nov 18, 2019
Kelly Derrickson’s music with a message