In a column for The Globe and Mail, Sam Sussman argues that his autobiographical novel explores the complex experience of transferring real life into art. New York writer Sam Sussman examines a son’s grief over the loss of his mother in his novel Boy from the North Country. His late mother, Fran Sussman, worked as … Read more
American writer Reif Larsen and his family traveled from Boston to Nova Scotia via Montreal for their annual summer vacation, seeking an alternative to the United States amid what Larsen described as the administration’s “descent into authoritarianism, corruption and juvenile belligerence,” The Globe and Mail reported. The trip included a journey on VIA Rail’s the … Read more
Roman Emperor Augustus built an enduring empire largely on the military victories and civic engineering of his forgotten Marcus Agrippa, according to a fictionalized biography by British author Robert Harris. Published under the title Agrippa, the novel examines how a humble plebeian became the second most powerful man in the world and shaped the transition … Read more
According to The Globe and Mail, actress Anna Lambe is transitioning from breakout Canadian indie projects to major Hollywood features, appearing alongside Brad Pitt in Heart of the Beast and Jeremy Allen White in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, while also headlining the second season of the CBC comedy North of North. The 25-year-old performer, … Read more
The upcoming season shifts its narrative focus to professional women’s soccer as AFC Richmond fields a new women’s team nicknamed the Lady Greyhounds, prompting a transatlantic fact-finding mission to Kansas City, Missouri, to lure the sunny American coach back to London. The Return of Ted Lasso and the New Lady Greyhounds According to preview details, … Read more
According to Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Charlize Theron’s appearance as Calypso in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey has ignited viral internet discussions, with viewers widely comparing her draped costume to a popular novelty burrito blanket. The film, which premiered on July 14 at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater, has crossed US$650-million worldwide in its first 10 … Read more
Sweating during a workout is a biological cooling mechanism, not a reliable indicator of effort or caloric burn, according to Paul Dorian, a cardiologist at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital. While high-intensity cardio often leads to visible perspiration, strength training—characterized by intermittent exertion and rest—may result in little to no sweat even when the workout is … Read more
Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie adaptation, created by Rebecca Sonnenshine, offers a modern, historically conscious take on the Laura Ingalls Wilder novels. By focusing on the Ingalls family’s initial year of illegal squatting on Osage Nation land, the series moves away from the 1974 NBC show’s romanticized version of the American Midwest to … Read more
Team Bridget, a grassroots athletic group formed in honor of late gymnastics coach Bridget Wang, has raised $345,000 for the mental health charity Jack.org. The initiative, led by gymnastics instructor Barb Brophey, began as a community response to Ms. Wang’s death by suicide in 2017 and has since grown to include as many as 52 … Read more
The global dietary supplements market is projected to reach US$393-billion by 2033, according to a Grand View Research report. As reliance on daily supplements and medications grows, consumers are moving away from standard plastic organizers toward decorative, high-end pill carriers. These miniature cases, ranging from antique snuff boxes to modern designer jewelry, are transforming medicinal … Read more