On ‘Such Ferocious Beauty,’ Cowboy Junkies look at the brutal splendour of life
Nothing ever goes quite the way you planned. Just ask Cowboy Junkies’ Michael Timmins: his band’s new album, “Such Ferocious Beauty,” out Friday, ended up being...
Rufus Wainwright reveals the secret to recording the perfect cover: ‘You have to treat it like life or death’
It’s difficult to imagine “Hush, Little Baby” as anything other than a nursery rhyme or a sentimental children’s song. But for decades, the lullaby, which dates...
Talented troupe delivers frenzied, funny, al fresco romance
One of Shakespeare’s most energetic comedies, the gender-bending, identity-swapping Twelfth Night requires a nimble mind. For the talented cast bringing the 400-year-old show to life at...
Trial of ex-Panama President Ricardo Martinelli ends; verdict to come
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The trial of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and 14 others for alleged money laundering related to their purchase of a publishing...
Sevillano picks Notre Dame
Sean Sevillano Jr. admitted the decision was difficult, but ultimately satisfying. On Friday, the 6-2, 300-pound nose tackle from West St. Paul did what many young...
Parks Canada reverses course to open The Forks spray pad
Pride-goers, rejoice: Parks Canada is walking back a prior decision and rushing to open its splash pad at The Forks in time for the weekend festivities....
Brewers’ Burnes ejected from start against Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes was ejected from Friday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. The score was 3-3 when Burnes made a...
Councillor roundly criticized for ‘drugged-out zombies’ remark
It has almost been nine years since Arlene Last-Kolb’s 24-year-old son died of a fentanyl overdose, but a city councillor’s critical remarks about drug users brought...
Rangers wait on next steps for deGrom with injured ace home in Florida for birth
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers will wait until Jacob deGrom returns from Florida for the birth of his third child before determining the next...
Skenes’ complete game lifts LSU past Tulane 7-2 in Baton Rouge Regional
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Paul Skenes threw a complete game and turned a stunning fifth-inning double play to key LSU’s 7-2 win over Tulane in...