Jane’s Addiction cancel Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage

Jane’s Addiction cancel Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage

Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as one of the premier bands of alternative rock’s heyday cancelled the remaining dates on their tour after a stunning band punch-up at a Boston concert. The band first cancelled Sunday night’s show in Bridgeport, Conn., apologizing to fans, but as of early Monday morning had … Read more

Deadpool & Wolverine come home for Marvel blockbuster’s Canadian premiere

Deadpool & Wolverine come home for Marvel blockbuster’s Canadian premiere

One of the most anticipated blockbusters of the summer is making its Canadian premiere in Toronto tonight, as Marvel rolls out the red (and yellow) carpet for Deadpool & Wolverine.  Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, longtime pals and stars of the film, will be joined by director Shawn Levy as they take over Scotiabank Theatre to … Read more

‘I’m calling the police’ — Love Island fans rage after Crave delay spoils finale for Canadians

‘I’m calling the police’ — Love Island fans rage after Crave delay spoils finale for Canadians

This story DOES NOT contain Love Island USA finale spoilers. Read on, Canadian fans who couldn’t stay up past midnight on a work night. For viewers, it’s a fun, summer guilty pleasure — six weeks of dating and drama all leading up to a final vote and a cash prize. But Canadian fans of the reality … Read more

Would you name your baby after a sexy fairy? It’s happening thanks to a popular book series

Would you name your baby after a sexy fairy? It’s happening thanks to a popular book series

There was a time when people were shamed for reading smutty books, whether for the steaminess factor or the misconception that romance wasn’t real literature. But now, thanks to the surging popularity of books by authors like Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, readers are loudly and proudly embracing the genre — and even appear to be naming … Read more

As AI becomes more human-like, experts warn users must think more critically about its responses

As AI becomes more human-like, experts warn users must think more critically about its responses

Tech giant Google has announced upgrades to its artificial intelligence technologies, just a day after rival OpenAI announced similar changes to its offerings, with both companies trying to dominate the quickly emerging market where human beings can ask questions of computer systems — and get answers in the style of a human response. It’s part of … Read more

P.E.I. river otters caught on camera as their population grows

P.E.I. river otters caught on camera as their population grows

River otters are making a comeback in at least one corner of Prince Edward Island, according to a recent journal article, and as a result measures are now being taken to protect the popular, water-loving mammal.   The Kensington North Watersheds Association started tracking river otters with trail cameras in late 2019. They began monitoring … Read more

From cult status to closure fears — what happened to The Body Shop?

From cult status to closure fears — what happened to The Body Shop?

It’s a store you know by scent. For decades, the sometimes-overwhelming aroma of The Body Shop’s satsuma soaps and coconut body butters have wafted through mall concourses, as much a staple to the culture as the food court. The U.K.-based beauty and cosmetics shop has more than 3,000 retail locations in 70 countries, including 110 standalone … Read more