National Lifestyle

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Bob Penny, an Alabama college professor and actor who performed small roles in movies including “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died at age 87.

TORONTO — Ian Tyson, the Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller who penned "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89. The Victoria native died Thursday at his ranch near Longview, Alta.

TORONTO — April Wine founder Myles Goodwyn says he's done with touring life and will play his final live show in March.

TORONTO — Bailey Bass was a relatively unknown face when she was declared as the future of James Cameron's multi-billion dollar "Avatar" franchise among six other young actors, "all while going through puberty.

LONDON (AP) — The weather outside may be frightful, but the myriad viewing options inside can be nothing short of delightful.

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday) 2. “The Boys from Biloxi” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King (Scribner) 4. “Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks (Random House) 5.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Jerry Lamb could not maneuver his wheelchair into the rows of pews at his church. It wouldn’t fit. Nor could he sit in the aisles without awkwardly blocking the way. So he adapted.

As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.

They worked hard, with the rewards coming slowly but surely. Then something came along — often a key role or sometimes a cluster, maybe an album — and it all became next-level, a shift triggering where-did-you-come-from vibes.

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For those with a real tree, figuring out what to do with it can be as easy as placing it by the curb. In most states, it can be the gift that keeps on giving.