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Mutonji and Ruban take Trillium Book Awards, Ontario's top literary prize

Mutonji and Ruban take Trillium Book Awards, Ontario's top literary prize

TORONTO — Tea Mutonji's "Shut Up You're Pretty," has been named the winner of the Trillium Book Award while Paul Ruban took the French honour for "Crevaison en corbillard." Both authors receive $20,000 for winning Ontario's top literary prize.
`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

LOS ANGELES — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year investigation that resulted in a rare arrest of a famous Hollyw
COVID-19 uncertainty pushes Grand Theatre to delay shows until fall 2021

COVID-19 uncertainty pushes Grand Theatre to delay shows until fall 2021

LONDON, Ont. — Live theatre at southern Ontario's Grand Theatre will not return until fall 2021. The London, Ont.
US warns 3 companies over illegal at-home COVID-19 tests

US warns 3 companies over illegal at-home COVID-19 tests

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are cracking down on three companies for selling at-home blood tests for coronavirus, warning that the products have not been shown to safely and accurately screen for COVID-19.
US warns 3 companies over illegal at-home COVID-19 tests

US warns 3 companies over illegal at-home COVID-19 tests

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are cracking down on three companies for selling at-home blood tests for coronavirus, warning that the products have not been shown to safely and accurately screen for COVID-19.
The special secret sauce in John Legend’s album: the Grammys

The special secret sauce in John Legend’s album: the Grammys

NEW YORK — At the 2020 Grammy Awards, John Legend excitedly walked around with “a special secret,” as he puts it: He had just finished recording a batch of songs and felt like his new album was near done.
'I just wanted it to be authentic,' Johnson weighs in on video about racism

'I just wanted it to be authentic,' Johnson weighs in on video about racism

When Hal Johnson decided he'd share his story of how the "Body Break" segment was started to combat racism, he kept the preparation to a minimum. A 10-minute shoot was all it took to get Johnson's thoughts on video.
Toronto arts agency lays off staff as live events 'ravaged' by pandemic

Toronto arts agency lays off staff as live events 'ravaged' by pandemic

TORONTO — The Toronto agency that operates three prestigious arts venues says additional layoffs mean 115 full-time positions have now been affected by the pandemic.
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing

ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing

LOS ANGELES — ABC’s fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of “Big Little Lies.” But there’s a key element missing — the debut dates made uncertain by the coronavirus pandemic.
SickKids doctors expect safe return to school for Ontario students in September

SickKids doctors expect safe return to school for Ontario students in September

TORONTO — Medical experts from Toronto's SickKids Hospital say children in Ontario should be able to return to school in September, even though the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 likely won't be eradicated by then.
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