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'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

"Universal Language," an absurdist dramedy by Winnipeg writer-director Matthew Rankin, has claimed the $15,000 award for best Canadian film at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been
Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. continues to invest in the U.S.
Italian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication

Italian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication

MILAN (AP) — An Italian family hopes to prove definitively that a painting discarded from a villa on the island of Capri more than 60 years ago is a Picasso , and has been gathering scientific data to persuade Picasso’s estate administration in Paris
TikTok personality 'Mr. Prada' charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist

TikTok personality 'Mr. Prada' charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the bludgeoning death of a Louisiana therapist whose body was discovered over the weekend in a rolled up tarp near a state highway, authorities said Thursday.
Magna International reviewing records after charges against Stronach

Magna International reviewing records after charges against Stronach

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says it has launched a targeted review of its historical records in response to sexual assault charges against founder Frank Stronach.
Toronto home sales rose in September as buyers took advantage of lower rates, prices

Toronto home sales rose in September as buyers took advantage of lower rates, prices

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose in September as buyers began taking advantage of a more accessible market, said the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. The region saw 4,996 existing homes sold last month, up 8.
Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps

Canada Post is honouring two Canadian music television stations with new stamps set to be revealed next week. The postal operator announced Thursday that its latest stamps will feature MuchMusic and MusiquePlus for their impact in Canadian music.
In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festival

In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festival

NEW YORK (AP) — Horror came with sunrise following an all-night rave near the Gaza border on Oct. 7, 2023, the Hamas attack presaged by rockets that some young people mistakenly thought were fireworks.
Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC

Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC

OTTAWA — A report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says higher interest rates decreased housing starts by about 30,000 units last year.