Chris Rock says ‘Misty Green’ challenges Hollywood’s ‘positive’ roles for Black women
TORONTO — Chris Rock says his new film “Misty Green” is partly about pushing back against Hollywood’s tendency to portray Black women as relentlessly positive characters. The comedian, who wrote, directed and stars in the film, said he wanted its...
Guerrero hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre as Blue Jays crush Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked his first homer at home this season, and Kazuma Okamoto followed with a monster solo shot to set a Toronto Blue Jays rookie-year record with 85 RBI in an 8-1 rubber-match win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Guerrero’s...
‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Green Book’ director Peter Farrelly says he’s on another high at TIFF
TORONTO — A film about one of the most iconic underdog stories has Toronto audiences in its corner. “I Play Rocky” received a rousing standing ovation from the Toronto International Film Festival audience at its premiere Saturday night as the...
Motorcyclist fatally injured in Scarborough crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Scarborough. Toronto police say a motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Eglinton Avenue and a car was going westbound and attempting to make a left-hand turn at McCowan Road when the crash occurred...
Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease replaces painting in manager’s office
The “Eve of Toronto” has a followup. And it’s providing plenty of colour on the wall in Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s office. Star pitcher Dylan Cease’s latest artistic output — safe to call it “Tom Selleck” given the block...
Canadian boxing great George Chuvalo dead at 89
George Chuvalo, a hard-nosed heavyweight who never hit the canvas despite taking on the world’s best boxers, has died. He was 89. Chuvalo was born on this day in 1937. Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the...
Carney to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during three-day European trip
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet his counterpart in the United Kingdom for the first time. The Prime Minister’s Office says Carney will meet Andy Burnham in Liverpool during a three-day trip to Europe set to...
Bateman and Kirk hit homers to power Blue Jays to victory over Orioles
Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk homered to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Rogers Centre. Bateman led off the third inning with a solo shot to make it 3-0 and...
President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for $2 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate...
‘Céline is everywhere in my life’: Thousands gather in Paris for Dion’s big comeback
PARIS — Thousands of Céline Dion fans gathered along the streets of Paris ahead of the singer’s comeback concert Saturday evening at the Plenitude Arena. For many, it was a test of patience and determination to get their hands on...
