McGill Conservatory of Music to close after more than 100 years
TORONTO – McGill University says it’s decided to wind down the school’s century-old music conservatory amid rising operational costs and falling attendance. The university says it...
‘Paw Patrol’ creators to launch new children’s show, ‘Vida the Vet’
TORONTO – The creators of “Paw Patrol” are launching another animal-centric children’s show. Spin Master Entertainment has announced it will debut “Vida the Vet” late next...
Mirvish will drop mask mandates at its live theatres on Canada Day
TORONTO – Mirvish Productions is lifting mask mandates at its venues starting on Canada Day. The Toronto live theatre company says ticket holders will no longer...
Royal Ontario Museum announces $50 million cash gift — largest in its history
The Royal Ontario Museum — more widely known in Toronto as the ROM — has announced a $50-million cash gift from the Hennick Family Foundation, the...
Director James Burrows looks back on his career in new book
NEW YORK (AP) — James Burrows loves sitcoms, and he should. The 81-year-old has directed more than 1,000 episodes of TV sitcoms, including fan favorites such...
Occhipinti brothers bring their range of eclectic influences to Toronto Jazz Festival stage
Sunday isn’t officially “Occhipinti Day” at the 35th annual Toronto Jazz Festival, but it should be. The Toronto brothers own the late afternoon slots of the...
A ‘bolder than ever’ ‘Queer as Folk’ presents a frank, messy view of queerness
“It was the best 192 euros I think I ever spent.” So said Stephen Dunn when I told him it was rather ballsy of him —...
Dubois’ murky future ups urgency for Jets
Opinion Theres no reason to panic just yet. But the fact Pierre-Luc Dubois prefers to take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to his future with...
Big rematch with Cats
It’s an easy sell this week. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0) take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-2) Friday night at IG Field in a rematch of...
Is God of War: Ragnarok’s Release Date Delayed?
God of War: Ragnarok, the sequel to Sony’s excellent soft reboot of the God of War franchise is one of the main PlayStation titles that gamers...