Ottawa halts SummerWorks funding
SummerWorks, an acclaimed Toronto indie theatre festival that generated controversy last year when it featured a play about a Toronto 18 member, has lost its federal funding.
HMV Canada sold for $3.2M
A British restructuring firm has agreed to pay $3.2 million for music retailer HMV Canada.
Chris Brown cements comeback at BET Awards
U.S. singer Chris Brown had a rehabilitation in the public eye at the BET Awards Sunday, taking home four trophies, including best R&B artist.
Quebec director’s film wins in L.A.
Familiar Ground (En terrains connus), the second feature by Quebec director Stéphane Lafleur, has won the top award at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Museum of Civilization names new head
The Canadian Museum of Civilization has named a former director general of the Canadian War Museum as its new director general.
Billy the Kid tintype sells for $2.3M
What is believed to be the only surviving authenticated portrait of Billy the Kid sold at auction in Denver on Saturday for $2.3 million US.
U.S. top court to rule on violent video game sales
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to give a ruling that could profoundly affect a multibillion-dollar industry. Is it unconstitutional to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to children?
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