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Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of 'Juno,' announces he's transgender

Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of 'Juno,' announces he's transgender

TORONTO — The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film "Juno" has come out as transgender. The Halifax-raised Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, made the announcement in a powerful post on social media.
Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of 'Juno,' announces he's transgender

Actor Elliot Page, Oscar-nominated star of 'Juno,' announces he's transgender

TORONTO — The Oscar-nominated Canadian star of the film "Juno" has come out as transgender. The Halifax-raised Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, made the announcement in a powerful post on social media.
Pope book backs George Floyd protests, blasts virus skeptic

Pope book backs George Floyd protests, blasts virus skeptic

ROME — Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S.
Queen, Prince Philip to spend Christmas at Windsor Castle

Queen, Prince Philip to spend Christmas at Windsor Castle

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, will spend Christmas at Windsor Castle instead of their Sandringham estate for the first time in decades.
Netflix Canada loses 'Friends' as Crave nabs exclusive streaming rights

Netflix Canada loses 'Friends' as Crave nabs exclusive streaming rights

TORONTO — Netflix Canada will bid farewell to "Friends" later this month as the hit sitcom moves to Crave. Both streaming platforms confirmed the switch on Tuesday, saying Dec.
Event organizer drops BookExpo, annual publishing convention

Event organizer drops BookExpo, annual publishing convention

NEW YORK — The annual publishing convention and trade show known as BookExpo, a decades-old tradition where guest speakers have ranged from Bill Clinton to Margaret Atwood, may be coming to an end.
Acclaimed art scholar, ex-RISD president Roger Mandle dies

Acclaimed art scholar, ex-RISD president Roger Mandle dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Roger Mandle, an internationally renowned art scholar and the former longtime president of the Rhode Island School of Design, has died, RISD said Tuesday. He was 79.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. A Promised Land by Barack Obama, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 3. Unf—k Your Brain by Faith G.
To shave or not to shave: How do beards impact the effectiveness of face masks?

To shave or not to shave: How do beards impact the effectiveness of face masks?

Weather is getting cooler and beards are getting bushier as some Canadian men look to add an extra layer of warmth to their faces this winter.
Awards season hopefuls line up for December streaming debuts

Awards season hopefuls line up for December streaming debuts

TORONTO — Awards season is in full swing on streaming services this month, even if the Oscars and Golden Globes have been pushed further into 2021 due to the pandemic.
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