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Canadian actor Jason Priestley joins cast of CBC TV series 'Wild Cards'

Canadian actor Jason Priestley joins cast of CBC TV series 'Wild Cards'

TORONTO — Jason Priestley has joined the cast of the forthcoming CBC TV series "Wild Cards.
20 years after 'Sideways,' Paul Giamatti may finally land his first best actor Oscar nomination

20 years after 'Sideways,' Paul Giamatti may finally land his first best actor Oscar nomination

NEW YORK (AP) — When Paul Giamatti made “Sideways” with Alexander Payne, he stayed in a little house in the middle of a large vineyard. At the end of a day of shooting, he would drive home in darkness, with the hills of Napa Valley around him.
Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University Press has named “rizz″ as its word of the year, highlighting the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person.
In some Czech villages, St Nicholas leads a parade with the devil and grim reaper in tow

In some Czech villages, St Nicholas leads a parade with the devil and grim reaper in tow

LIDECKO, Czech Republic (AP) — In an eastern corner of the Czech Republic, St. Nicholas leads a procession of followers dressed in grim reaper and devil costumes on a journey through the village of Lidecko.
S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading as losses in the energy and base metal stocks helped lead the way lower and U.S. stock markets also retreated. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 62.32 points at 20,390.55.
Book Review: David Mamet screams at clouds in new collection of grievances about Hollywood

Book Review: David Mamet screams at clouds in new collection of grievances about Hollywood

Just in time for Christmas, when you need a gift for that weird old uncle who is upset that everyone gets a trophy in youth soccer, comes a new David Mamet book.
COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario; Moore urges vaccinations

COVID-19 and flu set to peak over holiday season in Ontario; Moore urges vaccinations

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor says there is "a lot" of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York

Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements began Monday in the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors, who was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument.
November new car sales see biggest monthly gain so far this year: DesRosiers

November new car sales see biggest monthly gain so far this year: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says new car sales in November soared 20.7 per cent compared with last year, as vehicle supply improves.
Payment technology firm Nuvei signs partnership deal with Microsoft

Payment technology firm Nuvei signs partnership deal with Microsoft

MONTREAL — Payment technology company Nuvei Corp. has signed a partnership agreement with Microsoft Corp. Financial terms were not immediately available.
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