Roundup: Four new and notable books that deserve attention
Clara at the Door With a Revolver, by Carolyn Whitzman (On Point Press) Subtitled “The Scandalous Black Suspect, the Exemplary White Son, and the Murder That...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti set the frigid darkness ablaze in triumphant Toronto return after 109-year absence
Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Riccardo Muti Feb. 1 at Koerner Hall, Toronto On one of the coldest nights of the year in Toronto, with temperatures plummeting...
‘Pressure’ starring Kevin Doyle is an engrossing story and a good old-fashioned play
Pressure By David Haig, directed by John Dove and Josh Roche. Until March 5 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. mirvish.com or 1-800-461-3333...
‘The Consultant,’ Black History Month titles among February streaming highlights
TORONTO – Here’s a look at some of the standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in February: “The Consultant” When the young...
Exuberant Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launches first tour in six years
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It’s been six years since Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band embarked on a major tour. Judging by the first show...
‘Paw Patrol’ construction pup gets spinoff series ‘Rubble & Crew’ from Spin Master
TORONTO – One of the “Paw Patrol” pups is getting his own spinoff series. “Rubble & Crew” debuts this Saturday on Corus Entertainment’s Treehouse channel and...
Judge dismisses lawsuit over US utility’s long-term deals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by environmental groups that challenged how the nation’s largest public utility signs up local power...
James cleared to play at Indiana as scoring chase continues
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was set to resume his NBA scoring-record chase Thursday night at Indiana after being cleared to start....
Execution of man convicted in killing of 3 in Texas delayed
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has delayed next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing three teenagers while they slept in a Texas Panhandle...
Curling Canada says pregnancy exemption to be expanded in 2024
Curling Canada says it is opening up its pregnancy exemption eligibility to all teams competing at next year’s Canadian women’s and men’s championships, with the announcement...