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Not getting nourishment in jail: Canadian fashion mogul seeks bail on U.S. charges

Not getting nourishment in jail: Canadian fashion mogul seeks bail on U.S. charges

WINNIPEG — An eccentric Canadian fashion mogul who has applied for bail in Winnipeg while facing sex charges in the United States says he's not getting the nourishment he needs while behind bars.
Bell executives depart company after Wade Oosterman steps in as president

Bell executives depart company after Wade Oosterman steps in as president

TORONTO — Just two days after Wade Oosterman took over as Bell Media's president, the telecommunications company appears to have shaken up its upper ranks.
Linus Entertainment, home of Gordon Lightfoot, buys indie folk label Borealis Records

Linus Entertainment, home of Gordon Lightfoot, buys indie folk label Borealis Records

TORONTO — Linus Entertainment, the music company that's home of Fred Penner and Gordon Lightfoot, says it has reached a deal to acquire Borealis Records, one of Canada's prominent independent folk labels. The Waterdown, Ont.
Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

NEW ORLEANS — A subdued Carnival season begins Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy balls and street parades that draw thousands of people to the city every year. The Mardi Gras season always starts on Jan.
Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.
For media following Georgia, nail-biting and lots of numbers

For media following Georgia, nail-biting and lots of numbers

NEW YORK — For news organizations chronicling the vote count in the Georgia Senate runoff elections, Tuesday felt like a rerun from two months ago: nerves on edge, an avalanche of numbers and a lot of Steve Kornacki.
Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital

Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.
Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs

Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs

NEW YORK — Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 per cent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday.
Quilt artists create textiles to admire or cozy up with

Quilt artists create textiles to admire or cozy up with

In this winter of hunkering down at home, there’s a trend that's just right for the times: quilts as decor and as art.
Bobby Shmurda to be eligible for release in February

Bobby Shmurda to be eligible for release in February

DANNEMORA, N.Y. — Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda will be eligible for release from prison next month, the New York State Department of Corrections said on Monday.