Eight people arrested, charged in Norval Morrisseau art fraud investigation
By The Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2023
ORILLIA, Ont. – Police in Ontario say eight people have been arrested and charged in an investigation into alleged fraudulent art made and sold under the name of famous Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. Ontario Provincial Police say more than 1,000 alleged fake paintings, prints and other artworks have been seized in their two-and-a-half-year probe, conducted ... Read More »
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By The Associated Press on March 3rd, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel acknowledged on Friday that an inscription in clay found in the country’s south bearing the name of Darius the Great, ruler of the ancient Persian Empire, was not authentic. The shard of pottery in question was discovered by a passerby last December and caused a sensation as the first mention of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betting on social media as a news destination for the young
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 3rd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – If young people are spending so much time on social media, it stands to reason that’s a good place to reach them with news. Operators of the News Movement are betting their business on that hunch. The company, which has been operating for more than a year, hopes to succeed despite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles III picks France, Germany for 1st state visits
By The Associated Press on March 3rd, 2023
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors following years of strained relations caused by Brexit. Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will visit the European Union’s two biggest countries March 26-31, hosted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2023
TORONTO – Canada’s role in 50 years of hip-hop history will get a spotlight on this year’s Juno Awards broadcast. Organizers of the homegrown music celebration say they’ve booked Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty as MCs to lead viewers through a tribute to the country’s place in the music genre. The performance will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OPP set to release details of alleged Norval Morrisseau art fraud
By The Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2023
ORILLIA, Ont. – Ontario Provincial Police are expected to release details today of an investigation into alleged fraudulent art being made and sold under the name of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. They are expected to be joined by Thunder Bay police at a news conference later this morning. Norval Morrisseau was a self-taught artist of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former `Sweetie Pie’s’ star Tim Norman gets life in killing
By The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The former star of St. Louis-based television reality show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for arranging the shooting death of his nephew to collect a life insurance payment. James “Tim” Norman did not speak on his own behalf at the sentencing hearing in the March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Film Fest lineup includes indie features ‘Babysitter,’ ‘Bloom’
By The Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Canadian Film Fest has announced thelineup for its hybrid festival taking place from March 28 to April 1. The fourth iteration of the indie film festivalwill screen nine features, 25 short films and a digital series that can be viewed in person at Scotiabank Theatre or virtuallyon Super Channel Fuse with a subscription. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former `Sweetie Pie’s’ star sentenced in nephew’s killing
By The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The former star of St. Louis-based television reality show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for arranging the shooting death of his nephew to collect a life insurance payment. James “Tim” Norman did not speak on his own behalf at the sentencing hearing in the March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Sweetie Pie’s star sentenced for nephew’s killing
By The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The former star of St. Louis-based television reality show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for arranging the shooting death of his nephew to collect a life insurance payment. James “Tim” Norman did not speak on his own behalf at the sentencing hearing for the March ... Read More »
1 responseParis Fashion Week highlights Renaissance art, eco-tanning
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on March 2nd, 2023
PARIS (AP) – From Renaissance art to couture and celebrity interruptions, Paris Fashion Week shows continued in vibrant form – presenting the final trends for fall-winter 2023-2024. Here are some highlights of ready-to-wear collections Thursday: GIVENCHY GETS FEMININE The once-street and urban Matthew M. Williams uttered a word not often heard describing his designs: Elegant. ... Read More »
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