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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?

Picture May 17, 2001.
STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted infections.
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.
Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. next month, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: Who pays for them.
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.
Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.
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.
‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

When Julian Shenoy receives his tax refund this year, he plans to set aside some of it for investments and the rest for travel.
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