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The man who wrote what is considered the first published Inuit novel, and whose life exemplified both the tragedy and resilience of his people, has died. Markoosie Patsauq, 78, died March 8 in his home in Inukjuak, Que.

Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience “definitely scary and unsettling and nervous.

TORONTO — The recently postponed Canadian Film Fest has found a new home on Super Channel.

“Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride From Hell,” by Tom Clavin (St.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 26-May 2: April 26: Actress-comedian Carol Burnett is 87. Guitarist-songwriter Duane Eddy is 82. Singer Maurice Williams of Maurice and the Zodiacs is 82. Singer Bobby Rydell is 78. Singer Gary Wright is 77.

NASHVILLE — Brad Paisley wants to raise a glass to friends, family and frontline workers in the middle of the global pandemic, so just send him a text.

MIAMI — Police said they dispersed crowds violating social distancing guidelines during David Guetta’s coronavirus relief concert in Miami.

TORONTO — Major Canadian broadcasters are coming together for star-studded, multi-platform benefit in support of frontline workers fighting COVID-19 across Canada.

NEW YORK — Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero has had his his right leg amputated after suffering complications from the coronavirus, his wife says.

NEW YORK — The much-hyped battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postpone the Instagram Live event.