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Kevan Staples, co-founder of alt-rock band Rough Trade, dead
Kevan Staples, co-founder of legendary Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died at the age of 74.
George Foreman's famous grill wasn't always a knockout
When George Foreman came back to prominence as a boxer in the 1990s, his ever-smiling image and congenial manner made him one of the most impactful celebrity spokespeople of all time.
Canadian soprano, conductor Barbara Hannigan among recipients of Polar Prize
Soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan of Nova Scotia was named one of three recipients of music's Polar Prize on Tuesday, alongside jazz legend Herbie Hancock and the rock group Queen.
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JD Vance goes on the offensive, and offends, for Trump
Vice-presidents often toil in the shadows. Not so JD Vance, who after just six weeks in the role has managed to rankle politicians from Britain, France, Germany and Romania, as well as officials from the Catholic Church in the U.S.
David Johansen, New York Dolls and Buster Pointdexter singer, dead at 75
David Johansen's death ends a unique career as a quintessential New York City artist, with turns that also included a recent stint as a DJ and actor.
Former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell won't run for re-election in 2026
Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader who helped Republicans remake the U.S. Supreme Court and also influenced how political campaigns are financed, announced Thursday that he would not seek an eighth term in office.
Paul Simon announces surprise tour, with 3 shows each in Vancouver, Toronto
Paul Simon fans in Toronto and Vancouver will get a chance to catch the legendary singer-songwriter in a theatre setting after he announced Tuesday a return to touring.
Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center controversy, explained
Canadian author Louise Penny has joined the growing list of people from the arts and culture communities to cancel events or dissociate themselves from the Kennedy Center, after U.S. President Donald Trump took control of the historic Washington, D.C., institution.
It's barely 2025 and Trump's project to overhaul federal civil service is well underway
A 19th-century presidential assassination was a signature event in helping the U.S. establish a meritocratic system for filling federal government jobs. Now, Donald Trump and Republican loyalists appear to be making good on promises in recent years to make radical changes to the civil service.
Garth Hudson, The Band's quirky and beloved musical jackknife, dead at 87
Garth Hudson, the multi-instrumentalist wizard of The Band, the first Canadian group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87.