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Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling and Oscar nominees both famous and nameless gather for annual luncheon
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – The casts of ” Barbie “ and ” Oppenheimer “ gathered Monday at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon alongside dozens of less famous and first-time Oscar hopefuls for handshakes, hugs, a huge group picture and instructions on nailing an acceptance speech. The event at the Beverly Hilton is a ... Read More »
Researchers investigate theory linking severe menopausal symptoms to dementia
CALGARY – A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause can act as early warning signs for dementia. Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, a professor of psychiatry, neurology, epidemiology and pathology at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, said the CAN-PROTECT project began in March and involves an ongoing cross-sectional look at brains and ... Read More »
Auger-Aliassime, Raonic win first-round matches at Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic were first-round singles winners on Monday at the ABN Amro Open tennis tournament. Auger-Aliassime of Montreal battled for two hours 21 minutes to edge hardy American qualifier Maxime Cressy 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8). He advanced to play the winner of a match between second-seeded Andrey Rublev ... Read More »
Group says Lululemon is ‘greenwashing’ as emissions rise, wants competition probe
VANCOUVER – A non-profit organization in British Columbia announced Monday it has asked Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate athletic-wear giant Lululemon, claiming the company is misleading customers about its environmental impacts. A statement from Stand.earth says Lululemon has been using the slogan “Be Planet” as part of its “impact agenda” released in 2020, but the ... Read More »
U.S., Joly seek clarity from Israel on Canadians taken into custody from Gaza Strip
OTTAWA – American and Canadian officials say they are still trying to sort out what caused the Israeli military to take citizens from their home in the Gaza Strip. “We fear, to be honest, for their lives,” said Khalil Alagha, the brother-in-law of one of three missing Canadians. “Because we don’t know whether they have ... Read More »
One actor won’t be nervous at the BAFTA Film Awards. That’s David Tennant, the host
LONDON (AP) – One actor won’t be nervous as the camera comes in for a close-up at the British Academy Film Awards. David Tennant is hosting Sunday’s ceremony in London and says it’s more relaxing to be the master of ceremonies than a nominee. “I reserve the right to get back to you on the ... Read More »
Tory MP says he’ll apologize to First Nation for ‘grossly disrespectful’ comments
OTTAWA – A Conservative MP says he’ll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments he made last week about First Nations burning down water treatment plants because they’re frustrated with the Liberals. The office of Saskatchewan MP Kevin Waugh said Monday he has offered to meet with the chief of Piapot First Nation, along ... Read More »
One dead, five injured in shooting at a New York City subway station, police say
NEW YORK (AP) – One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a New York City subway station during the Monday evening commute, police said, adding they had no one immediately in custody. The shooting occurred at 4:38 p.m. at a subway station in the Bronx, police said, adding a ... Read More »
Maple Leafs brace for a stretch without Morgan Rielly, who’s expected to be suspended
TORONTO (AP) – The Toronto Maple Leafs are bracing to play their next several games without top defenseman Morgan Rielly, who could be facing a lengthy suspension. He has an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety scheduled for Tuesday in New York. An in-person hearing allows the league to suspend Rielly for ... Read More »
Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of common-law partner, children, teen
CARMAN, Man. – A Manitoba father has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his young children, including a two-month-old daughter, their mother and a teenage relative. The details emerged at a RCMP news conference Monday, where Premier Wab Kinew became emotional talking about the loss of an entire family, ... Read More »
BlackBerry says more job cuts coming this quarter as part of ongoing separation
WATERLOO, ONT. – BlackBerry Ltd. says it’s taking action to streamline costs, including cutting jobs, as part of the ongoing process to separate two of its business divisions. The Waterloo, Ont.-based technology company says last quarter it cut around 200 jobs as part of efforts to slash costs. This quarter, the company says it anticipates ... Read More »
