Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death

Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques. Betsy Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – a rare, rodent-borne … Read more

The bluegrass musical Bright Star from Steve Martin and Edie Brickell in Off-Mirvish season lineup

Open this photo in gallery: Aaron Costa Ganis, left, and Elizabeth McGovern in The Secret Conversations.Jeff Lorch/Supplied A bluegrass musical from Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is one of five shows coming to Toronto as part of Mirvish Production’s 2025-26 Off-Mirvish season. The Broadway musical Bright Star, a creation of the banjo-playing funnyman and the … Read more

Valerie Pringle is signing off for good – but not before one last interview with Justin Trudeau

Open this photo in gallery: In this week’s episode of Canada Files, Valerie Pringle speaks with Justin Trudeau in what was the last interview he gave before leaving office.Supplied Valerie Pringle, the legendary Canadian radio and TV journalist and host, is leaving the building – for real, this time. The sixth and final season of … Read more

Masters victory means McIlroy will get ‘hero’s welcome’ at home British Open

Open this photo in gallery: Scottie Scheffler puts the green Jacket on winner, Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, at the Masters golf tournament on April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.Matt Slocum/The Canadian Press From a Masters green jacket to a British Open that will be played in his home Northern Ireland this year, suddenly everything … Read more

Rory McIlroy credits caddy and longtime friend for Masters win

Open this photo in gallery: Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, left, is embraced by caddie Harry Diamond after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose, of England, after the final round the Masters golf tournament, on April 13 in Augusta, Ga.David J. Phillip/The Canadian Press Rory McIlroy has endured plenty of anguishing moments while seeking … Read more

Canada’s Nick Taylor finally made a major cut again but some big names failed to at the Masters

Open this photo in gallery: Canadian Nick Taylor hits from the bunker on the second hole during the second round at the Masters on April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.Ashley Landis/The Canadian Press Canada’s Nick Taylor finally made the cut in another major. Brooks Koepka missed the weekend at the Masters in agonizing fashion. Then … Read more

After a day of elation, markets slide as U.S.-China trade war escalates

Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, on April 10.Nathan Howard/Reuters Euphoria over U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff reprieve faded on Thursday as the reality of his escalating trade war with China once again rattled financial markets and stoked fears of … Read more

FIA deputy president resigns in protest at how the auto racing governing body is run

Turmoil at the FIA, the governing body for auto racing series like Formula 1, has deepened after its deputy president for sport resigned in protest at how it is run. Robert Reid was a running mate when FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem was elected in 2021. His resignation is the latest sign of discontent with … Read more

Wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them

Open this photo in gallery: Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, left, and author Jillian Lauren arrive at the PEN America LitFest Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Nov. 2, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif.Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and … Read more

Crow’s and Soulpepper joining forces in bid to bolster audience

Open this photo in gallery: From left to right: Chris Abraham, artistic director of Crow’s Theatre; Weyni Mengesha (seated), departing artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre; Gideon Arthurs, executive director of Soulpepper Theatre; Sherrie Johnson, executive director of Crow’s Theatre, on March 20.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail Two of Toronto’s largest not-for-profit theatres have announced a … Read more