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Canada's C-Suite flocks to emerging audio app Clubhouse, but long-term appeal unclear

Canada's C-Suite flocks to emerging audio app Clubhouse, but long-term appeal unclear

TORONTO — When earnings season rolls around, Duncan Fulton spends days preparing for calls with media, analysts and investors, but hardly ever gets a chance to deliver his messages directly to the people who frequent his Tim Hortons coffee shops or P
New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie

New this week: 'Coming 2 America,' Camilo and a dragon movie

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon

GENEVA — A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic” to think the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically re
George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album project

George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album project

NEW YORK — Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldn’t remember the last time he squatted on a drum throne, sticks in hand and ready to perform.
With pride and respect, Cynthia Erivo takes on Queen of Soul

With pride and respect, Cynthia Erivo takes on Queen of Soul

NEW YORK — The Tony Awards could bring Cynthia Erivo another Emmy.
Torstar plans to start an online casino betting business later this year

Torstar plans to start an online casino betting business later this year

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. is making a gamble of its own with plans to start an online casino betting business in 2021 once it goes through a consultation and approval process with the Ontario government, the publishing company announced Monday.
Tonywatch: Clint Ramos on designing a better Broadway

Tonywatch: Clint Ramos on designing a better Broadway

NEW YORK — The audience watching the searing and provocative “Slave Play” on Broadway often caught a glimpse of themselves onstage — in more ways than one.
A look at promising and overhyped COVID therapies after a tumultuous year of research

A look at promising and overhyped COVID therapies after a tumultuous year of research

TORONTO — Alongside the headline-grabbing race for a COVID-19 vaccine, the hunt for effective treatments has unfolded with its own share of flameouts and triumphs.
Risk of death from COVID-19 is 3.5 times higher than influenza, CMAJ study finds

Risk of death from COVID-19 is 3.5 times higher than influenza, CMAJ study finds

A study published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) found the risk of death from COVID-19 was 3.5 times higher than from influenza.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield draws from real-life space thrills in debut novel

Astronaut Chris Hadfield draws from real-life space thrills in debut novel

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's next adventure will be set in the far-off world of space fiction. Random House Canada announced on Tuesday that Hadfield's debut novel, "The Apollo Murders," is scheduled to hit shelves on Oct. 12.
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