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B.C. conservation officers find invasive mussel in aquarium moss in retail stores

B.C. conservation officers find invasive mussel in aquarium moss in retail stores

VICTORIA — For years, British Columbia conservation officers have been checking boats coming into the province for invasive zebra mussels, but now it turns out they're coming through local pet stores. The B.C.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Tanous cook up a friendship

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Tanous cook up a friendship

NEW YORK — A chance meeting at a dinner party by two people reluctant to be at that dinner party has resulted in a cookbook perfect for your next dinner party.
Canadian film 'Jump, Darling' features the late Cloris Leachman's last starring role

Canadian film 'Jump, Darling' features the late Cloris Leachman's last starring role

TORONTO — Sitting in her chair off-camera on the Ontario set of the new Canadian film "Jump, Darling," Cloris Leachman could often be found studiously reading her lines and preparing.
'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

Following an outcry over the lack of diversity in last year's nominees and an overhaul of its rules and regulations, the EE British Film Academy Awards on Tuesday unveiled a far more inclusive field of nominees, including record nods for female direc
Norton Juster, 'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, dead at 91

Norton Juster, 'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, dead at 91

NEW YORK — Norton Juster, the celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of adventure and punning punditry in the million-selling classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and remained true to his wide-eyed self in such favourites as “The Dot and the L
Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's not eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace.
The Latest: UK talk show host quits show over Meghan remarks

The Latest: UK talk show host quits show over Meghan remarks

LONDON — The latest on Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan and Harry, their first since stepping away from royal life, and Buckingham Palace's statement saying racism accusations were “concerning.
Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors.
Effects worker sentenced for illegal explosives on movie set

Effects worker sentenced for illegal explosives on movie set

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A special effects worker was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing explosives while working on a movie starring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman. A U.S.
Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible.
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