Ceréna says she won’t let music industry hurdles stop transgender pop stars
TORONTO – Walking through the hallways of her former high school, experimental dance-pop singer Ceréna is reminded of how quickly her dreams fell into place once...
Jacquelyn Mills’ ‘Geographies of Solitude’ wins Hot Docs’ best Canadian film award
TORONTO – A film about an environmentalist living on Nova Scotia’s Sable Island has won top Canadian honours at this year’s Hot Docs Film Festival. Director...
Canadian ‘Jeopardy’ champ Mattea Roach reflects on win streak after loss
Mattea Roach always knew her record-breaking reign at the “Jeopardy” podium would come to an end. The all-time Canadian champion said her success on the show...
Nilüfer Yanya’s ‘PAINLESS’ marks an impressive milestone in the women-led revival of rock music
The first thing you notice about Nilüfer Yanya’s music is her voice. It’s smoky but ethereal, jumping seamlessly between her lower register and delicate falsetto. It’s...
Fred Savage fired as ‘Wonder Years’ director, producer after misconduct investigation
Fred Savage has been removed as director and executive producer of “The Wonder Years” following an investigation into his alleged inappropriate conduct. A spokesman for 20th...
Hang in there, parents: Brain science shows teen annoyance part of normal development
As many mothers of young children are celebrated with homemade cards and sticky kisses for Mother’s Day, moms of teens may be wondering why their kids...
Canadian authors, booksellers say COVID-19 has both helped and hurt their industry
MONTREAL – When Christopher DiRaddo’s second book was published last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montreal author was disappointed he wouldn’t be able to mark...
Kings force Game 7 in MJHL final
DAUPHIN Carson Cherepak made 24 saves for his first post-season shutout to backstop the Dauphin Kings to a 2-0 win over the Steinbach Pistons in...
Derby winner has a Manitoba mother
When 80-1 Rich Strike came charging home to win the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday he made some scintillating romantic racing history for Manitoba. His mother...
Wesmen hoops star has keen interest in selection of new coach
The search to find a successor for departed University of Winnipeg womens basketball coach Tanya McKay is nearing a conclusion and star point guard Kyanna Giles...