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Pik-Shuen Fung's 'Ghost Forest' wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award

Pik-Shuen Fung's 'Ghost Forest' wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award

TORONTO — Vancouver-raised author Pik-Shuen Fung has won this year's Amazon Canada First Novel Award. Fung was awarded the $60,000 prize for "Ghost Forest" at a ceremony in Toronto on Wednesday.
Chinatowns more vibrant after pandemic, anti-Asian violence

Chinatowns more vibrant after pandemic, anti-Asian violence

The last week of April was a whirlwind for San Francisco's Chinatown.
EXPLAINER: Each count the Depp-Heard jurors considered

EXPLAINER: Each count the Depp-Heard jurors considered

As a public figure, Johnny Depp faced a high bar to win his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. According to seven unanimous jurors, he cleared it .
'Stranger Things' return encourages weekend binging

'Stranger Things' return encourages weekend binging

NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of fans of Netflix's sci-fi drama “Stranger Things,” there's little mystery in how they spent their Memorial Day weekend.
Jurors wrap up second day of deliberations in Hoggard sexual assault trial

Jurors wrap up second day of deliberations in Hoggard sexual assault trial

TORONTO — Jurors have wrapped up a second day of deliberations in the sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard, the lead singer of the Canadian band Hedley. Deliberations began Tuesday afternoon and are set to resume Thursday.
Review: Rylance brings his quirky brilliance to golfing tale

Review: Rylance brings his quirky brilliance to golfing tale

As one of our most talented living actors on screen or stage, Mark Rylance certainly knows how to speak beautifully. But sometimes it seems the essence of his acting emerges in those blank seconds between words.
Louisiana county libraries block displays for groups, issues

Louisiana county libraries block displays for groups, issues

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Book displays targeting specific groups or topics such as Cajun heritage, Pride Month or Black History Month are prohibited indefinitely at public libraries in Louisiana's Lafayette Parish, a newspaper reported.
Q&A: Mark Rylance on his still-evolving life in movies

Q&A: Mark Rylance on his still-evolving life in movies

NEW YORK (AP) — With London's stages closed for much of the pandemic, Mark Rylance — one of the theater's most soulful actors and a leading interpreter of Shakespeare — made six films. They span a wide gamut.
'Essex County,' 'Plan B' among new shows in CBC's 2022/2023 lineup

'Essex County,' 'Plan B' among new shows in CBC's 2022/2023 lineup

TORONTO — An adaptation of a popular graphic novel, a time-travel romance and a reality show about an Indian bridal shop are among the new Canadian series joining CBC's lineup.
Muslim call to prayer arrives to Minneapolis soundscape

Muslim call to prayer arrives to Minneapolis soundscape

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The chant in Arabic blasted from rooftop loudspeakers, drowning out both the growl of traffic from nearby interstates and the chatter and clinking glasses on the patio of the dive bar that shares a wall with Minneapolis’ oldest Som
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