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Two men drown in Sturgeon Lake after canoe capsizes: Ontario Provincial Police

Two men drown in Sturgeon Lake after canoe capsizes: Ontario Provincial Police

KAWARTHA LAKES — Ontario Provincial Police say two men have died after their canoe capsized in the Kawartha Lakes area Sunday afternoon. OPP say emergency responders were dispatched to a boat accident on Sturgeon Lake just after 3 p.m.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place

‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place

In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, “Lilo & Stitch” still had the edge.
Charlotte Le Bon is focused on directing, but has ideas for a 'White Lotus' return

Charlotte Le Bon is focused on directing, but has ideas for a 'White Lotus' return

TORONTO — Since her breakout role in season 3 of HBO’s hit dramedy “White Lotus,” acting offers have been pouring in for Charlotte Le Bon. But for now, the Montreal native is just not interested.
'Can't stop': Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction

'Can't stop': Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction

EDMONTON — Anita Hagh couldn't stop pressing the corner of her phone screen where the Facebook app used to be. It was about five years ago, and she had deleted the social media platform from her cellphone.
A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'

A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal 'Cornclave'

LONDON (AP) — Vegetable likenesses of U.S. President Donald Trump and singer Dolly Parton and a papal “Cornclave” went on display Saturday at the Lambeth Country Show, an urban take on a country fair held annually in London’s Brockwell Park.
Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content

Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content

OTTAWA — Some of the world’s biggest streaming companies will argue in court on Monday that they shouldn’t have to make CRTC-ordered financial contributions to Canadian content and news.
Iranian rapper Tataloo once supported a hard-line presidential candidate. Now he faces execution

Iranian rapper Tataloo once supported a hard-line presidential candidate. Now he faces execution

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The tattoos covering Iranian rapper Tataloo's face stand out against the gray prison uniform the 37-year-old now wears as he awaits execution, his own rise and fall tracing the chaos of the last decade of Iranian po
Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gray skies and drizzle gave way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital held the World Pride parade Saturday.

Key moments from the fourth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The fourth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial featured testimony from the second of two ex-girlfriends who are crucial witnesses in the government’s quest to prove sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges ag
Why a Minneapolis neighborhood sharpens a giant pencil every year

Why a Minneapolis neighborhood sharpens a giant pencil every year

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood for an annual ritual — the sharpening of a gigantic No. 2 pencil.
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