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ACTRA and Cossette find common ground after a public call-out of the ad agency

ACTRA and Cossette find common ground after a public call-out of the ad agency

TORONTO — Theunion representing Canada's commercial actors has signed an agreement with Cossette Media that allows performersto work with the ad agency for the remainder of the year.

Actor Frank Vallelonga Jr. died from accidental overdose

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Vallelonga Jr., an actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning movie “Green Book,” died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and cocaine, according to the New York City medical examiner's office.

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Outlive by Peter Attia, MD and Bill Gifford - contributor, narrated by Peter Attia, MD (Random House Audio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
John Lorinc, Stephen Poloz among nominees for Donner public policy book prize

John Lorinc, Stephen Poloz among nominees for Donner public policy book prize

TORONTO — Journalist John Lorinc and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz are among the nominees for this year's Donner Prize, which goes to the best public policy book.
Why are there so many good TV shows to watch right now?

Why are there so many good TV shows to watch right now?

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Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot has cancelled all of his upcoming concerts due to health setbacks. Representatives for the 84-year-old said in a statement the folk singer-songwriter is experiencing "some health-related issues," but didn't give specifics.
Review: 'Advika' is for movie lovers with romance, mystery

Review: 'Advika' is for movie lovers with romance, mystery

“Advika and the Hollywood Wives” by Kirthana Ramisetti (Grand Central) Evening. Interior.
Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Jaffee, Mad magazine's award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy who delighted millions of kids with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions," has died. He was 102.
Natalie Merchant emerges from darkness with nothing but love

Natalie Merchant emerges from darkness with nothing but love

NEW YORK (AP) — As the nation went through a health emergency in 2020, so did Natalie Merchant.
Review: Mark Bowden writes gripping story of Baltimore gang

Review: Mark Bowden writes gripping story of Baltimore gang

“Life Sentence: The Brief and Tragic Career of Baltimore's Deadliest Gang Leader,” by Mark Bowden (Atlantic Monthly Press).
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