The top sellers of 2017 by country
The Canadian Association of Booksellers estimates the total number of copies of bestselling books in 2017 in Canada was roughly 11.3 million, or 22 percent of all books bought that year. They define bestselling…
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What happened at the Bank of Canada’s policy meeting?
Image copyright Bloomberg Image caption How the Bank of Canada and US Federal Reserve impact each other Weaker oil prices and a simmering trade war have prompted the Bank of Canada to raise interest…
Italy’s vaccination bill passes the Italian Senate
Getty Images Italy has the lowest vaccination coverage in Europe among 10- to 16-year-olds, and the Italian government is passing law for stricter sanctions to encourage both parents and children to be vaccinated. Legislation…
Toronto’s Uber problem – viewers share their experiences of dodging nasty assault charges
One confused citizen drew attention to dozens of signs painted on the pavement around a popular York University campus in Toronto’s uptown neighbourhood, and these photos were shared on social media Toronto’s Uber problem…
What Is The Point Of All This Spectacular Disruption?
The House of Gucci fashion show at Milan Fashion Week raised the question: what is the point of all this dazzling flash? Is it to convince the consumer that the house of Gucci is…
Takeaways from Bears 16, Lions 14 OT: Denzel Ward, Matthew Stafford, John Fox’s sideline antics
OVERTIME: Bears 16, Lions 14 The Detroit Lions spoiled the day for the Chicago Bears when kicker Matt Prater booted a 32-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in overtime to give the Lions…
Aussie political figure prevails in defamation case
Written by By Zoran Milich, CNN A high-profile Australian political figure has successfully defended a defamation case brought against him by a company that claimed his comment on social media had damaged their reputation….
Libyan coastguard recovers bodies after asylum seeker boat capsizes
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A migrant tries to adjust a sheet on the boat’s deck Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rescuers scramble to help migrants off the boat Dozens of refugees…
Alana Haim reveals how her father helped her film career
Alana Haim shares memories from the filming of her film “Licorice Pizza,” and reveals how her father helped her prepare for leading roles in movies like “Dreamland.” Alana Haim stars in “Licorice Pizza” as…
Ons Jabeur: The rising tennis star from Tunisia
Written by Staff Writer Ons Jabeur is the first Arab tennis player to climb to the top 10 of the WTA rankings. The 23-year-old was ranked No. 86 in April, but rocketed up to…