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Canadian filmmakers hope strike-addled TIFF fosters 'hunger' for indie features

Canadian filmmakers hope strike-addled TIFF fosters 'hunger' for indie features

TORONTO — Canadian filmmakers are hoping to draw some of the spotlight at a Toronto International Film Festival dimmed by Hollywood actor and writer strikes.
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Filmmaker Jen Markowitz on building trust with queer teens in doc 'Summer Qamp'

Filmmaker Jen Markowitz on building trust with queer teens in doc 'Summer Qamp'

TORONTO — With their documentary "Summer Qamp," Jen Markowitz puts on screen something that's far less radical than it seems: queer and transgender teens just being teens.
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Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $12 million: 15, 22, 25, 29, 30, 31 & 34. Bonus: 18 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
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Guerrero drives in 2, Bichette has 2 hits in return from injury, Blue Jays beat Royals 5-4

TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, Bo Bichette had two hits and two RBIs in his return from injury and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night.
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Guerrero, Bichette lead Blue Jays past Royals 5-4 to kick off 10-game homestand

Guerrero, Bichette lead Blue Jays past Royals 5-4 to kick off 10-game homestand

TORONTO — Normally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is content to keep the bat on his shoulder when he has a 3-0 count at the plate. But when he saw a fastball coming into the zone, he just couldn't resist.
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Canadian director Atom Egoyan, actors talk 'Seven Veils,' U.S. strike at TIFF

Canadian director Atom Egoyan, actors talk 'Seven Veils,' U.S. strike at TIFF

TORONTO — Director Atom Egoyan premièred his film "Seven Veils" Friday in a unique collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company and the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Neve Campbell among striking actors navigating tricky waters at TIFF

Neve Campbell among striking actors navigating tricky waters at TIFF

TORONTO — As one of the few striking Hollywood actors promoting projects at the Toronto International Film Festival, film and TV star Neve Campbell acknowledged the "fine line to dance” as she other multi-hyphenate celebs hit the circuit to support u
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Blue Jays activate SS Bo Bichette off IL, option McCoy to Triple-A

Blue Jays activate SS Bo Bichette off IL, option McCoy to Triple-A

TORONTO (AP) — All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette was activated off the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays before Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals and was set to play shortstop and bat second. Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .
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Nickelback entertains the haters in new documentary on Alberta rockers

Nickelback entertains the haters in new documentary on Alberta rockers

TORONTO — Nickelback has tasted the hater-ade from the band's zealous detractors — and is raising a toast to them. In the new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback," the Hanna, Alta.
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Canada's Priestman devastated for World-Cup winning Spain in wake of Rubiales scandal

Canada's Priestman devastated for World-Cup winning Spain in wake of Rubiales scandal

TORONTO — Canada coach Bev Priestman says she feels "devastated" for Spain's World Cup-winning team, whose exploits on the pitch have been obscured by the scandal off it involving Luis Rubiales, the now-suspended president of the Spanish soccer feder
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