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Ravi Jain among four stage directors shortlisted for $100K Siminovitch Prize

Ravi Jain among four stage directors shortlisted for $100K Siminovitch Prize

TORONTO — Perhaps the third time's a charm for Toronto-based stage director Ravi Jain, a returning contender for the Siminovitch Prize.
Family of victim in 'Serial' case asks court to halt case

Family of victim in 'Serial' case asks court to halt case

ANNAPOLIS, Md.
Lionel Gelber Prize for books on global affairs increases purse to $50K

Lionel Gelber Prize for books on global affairs increases purse to $50K

TORONTO — A Canadian award for books on global affairs has more than tripled its purse to $50,000.
Jada Pinkett Smith has deal for 'no holds barred' memoir

Jada Pinkett Smith has deal for 'no holds barred' memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Jada Pinkett Smith has a lifetime of thoughts she'd like to set down.
Toronto-based company behind Immersive Van Gogh teams up with Disney on new project

Toronto-based company behind Immersive Van Gogh teams up with Disney on new project

TORONTO — The Toronto-based company behind the esthetic blockbuster known as Immersive Van Gogh is partnering with Disney to create an exhibit showcasing highlights of animated classics including "The Lion King" and "Frozen.
Silent films to live on in movie theater lobby card project

Silent films to live on in movie theater lobby card project

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — “Missing Millions" is a 1922 silent film with a darkly prescient title — like the vast majority from that era, the movie all but vanished in the ensuing century, survived mostly by lobby cards.
Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California's capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.
Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California’s capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.
Food banks hope for holiday bounty amid rising demand, inflated food costs

Food banks hope for holiday bounty amid rising demand, inflated food costs

TORONTO — Simon Malsi hopes to pick up a few extra hours of work on Thanksgiving Day to help him afford to put a holiday meal on the table.
To fill teacher jobs, community colleges offer new degrees

To fill teacher jobs, community colleges offer new degrees

In her second-grade classroom outside Seattle, Fatima Nuñez Ardon often tells her students stories about everyday people realizing their dreams.
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