For his new novel, The Seminarian, Hart Hanson started with a character rather than an incident. The former executive producer of the TV series Bones wanted to create a different kind of L.A. private investigator, which is easier said than done, considering the tradition dates back to Phillip Marlowe in the 40s all … Read more
PARIS, France – Paris is closing out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a boisterous, star-studded show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028. With an artistic show that celebrated Olympic themes, golden fireworks … Read more
Owners and customers of Milano Pizzeria on St. Laurent Boulevard were shocked Sunday morning to find the restaurant had been vandalized. Late Saturday night, windows were smashed in, with swastikas and racist language spray-painted along the outside of the building and pavement. Owner George Abou Faissal declined an on-camera interview Sunday, but told CTV News … Read more
Toronto police are trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a suspected hate-motivated assault at a restaurant in Toronot’s Beach neighbourhood.. The incident occurred at an eatery near Queen Street East and Maclean Avenue, east of Woodbine Avenue, shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. According to police, the suspect … Read more
PARIS – Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris. McIntosh became Canada’s first triple gold-medallist and also won a silver medal in swimming. The 17-year-old from Toronto set two Olympic records in the pool. Canada’s Summer McIntosh, of Toronto, celebrates with her … Read more
From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, those plane spottings have been fewer and farther between. “In Newfoundland, we have a saying called the fisherman’s widow, which is typically anyone that keeps eyes to … Read more
PARIS, France – Paris is closing out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded sunset show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028. Speculation was rife that Hollywood star Tom Cruise … Read more
KAMPALA, Uganda – A vast landfill site in the Ugandan capital has collapsed, killing at least 18 people, the Red Cross said. Fourteen other people were injured when the Kiteezi landfill, which serves as a waste disposal site for much of Kampala, collapsed late Friday. At least two of the dead were children, … Read more
It’s that time of summer to watch the most anticipated meteor shower of the year: the dazzling display known as the Perseids. Streams of light and colour will travel across the sky while explosions of fireballs linger, leaving behind even brighter streaks than the meteor trails from the Perseids passing through the atmosphere. … Read more
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal — at least, that’s the message Egyptian and Qatari mediators have conveyed to Israeli officials in recent days ahead of a critical summit later this week, an Israeli source familiar with the matter said. Whether the Israeli prime minister wants one remains shrouded in uncertainty. … Read more
