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New films from Bruce McDonald, Jacob Tierney and Denis Villeneuve are just a few of the homegrown offerings that will unspool at the Toronto International Film Festival this September. Organizers announced on Tuesday a list of Canadian features and shorts … Read more

The outspoken atheist Professor Richard Dawkins has re-ignited the furore over the burka, describing it as a ‘full bin-liner thing’. The 69-year-old author and scientist told of his ‘visceral revulsion’ when he sees women wearing the controversial Islamic clothing. But … Read more

Conrad Black has dropped his request to be allowed to return to Canada while out on bail, according to media reports. Black was to appear at a Chicago courtroom on Aug. 16 and provide more details about his financial situation, … Read more

A documentary about Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Directed by Brigitte Berman. 124 minutes. At the Cumberland. 14A Much is laid bare about the storied Playboy founder in Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Brigitte Berman’s doc, Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel, opening … Read more

Though it’s unlikely you’ll ever find yourself in a game of Dungeons and Dragons with Nina Arsenault, if you do, make sure you don’t break character. “I’ve always taken performance very seriously,” laughs Arsenault. “Even during my brief flirtation with … Read more

Research In Motion Ltd. co-CEO Michael Lazaridis lashed out at governments seeking to ban his company’s BlackBerry phones, saying they risk undermining the growth of electronic commerce by demanding access to secure communications and transactions. Research In Motion, the maker … Read more

Complaining that Claudio Aprile’s Origin is a bit noisy is like saying O Noir – that subterranean grotto in a midtown tourist hotel whose patrons literally dine in the dark – might be a little on the dim side. And … Read more

MONTEREY, CA, August 3, 2010 — BLUE Ocean Film Festival, presented by Monterey Bay Aquarium August 24-29 in Monterey, CA, today named environmentalist Dr. Carl Safina the recipient of the 2010 Sylvia Earle Award. Dr. Earle will present the award … Read more

Controversy and Margaret Atwood have never been strangers. As former president of Pen Canada, she has been a long-time champion of writer’s rights. As one of the most-acclaimed writers alive, awards are an everyday affair. But her decision to accept … Read more

For her weekend getaway drives to the country, the Bay’s president Bonnie Brooks says classic rock and sultry bossa nova tunes are in fashion. Who: Bonnie Brooks, 50s, president and CEO of the Bay, Canada’s oldest general merchandise store. Her … Read more