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Abuse victim to published author: the woman who rewrote her destiny

Author Sandy Maeck's new husband hugs her from behind while they stand under a giant willow tree; black and white photo
Author Sandy Maeck and her new husband

Your wedding day is meant to be where the fairy tale begins. For some, it is the beginning of a nightmare. For too many forced into arranged marriages, the nightmare has already begun.

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Motown works with Google to empower women creators in music

Legendary African American label Motown Records is working with international technology giant Google to amplify underrepresented voices and remove barriers for creatives in the entertainment industry. 

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Has an overdue book got you library shy?

Well, you can stop hiding from the book police because the Toronto Public Library system has gone fine-free. Not only that, 30 more libraries in Toronto will open again in February and March. You can stop by in person, take out books, use their services and no one will try and shake you down for a dollar, loonie, euro, pound; shilling or pence.

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Canada’s Alanis Morissette headlines Miami Beach culture festival

Isn’t it ironic for the singer to be performing in sunny Florida during the Canadian winter season? Don’t you think?

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Core Music Events 2022

The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale

Core Music Events
Unique. Interesting. Where in the world are we going next?

The Cure on the Main Stage at Bestival Toronto finale. Photo: Cherryl Bird

The definitive guide to music performances, live shows, concerts, festivals, conferences and streaming events in your city. List your event in this directory for free. Updated Thursdays.

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Ontario removing proof of vaccination and COVID-19 capacity limits

Changes in public health measures: what they are and when they take effect.

The lockdown in Ontario may be over sooner than you think. The province is easing public health measures ahead of schedule. Non-emergency surgeries are already back on the table, now capacity limits for businesses like bars, restaurants and fitness centres will be removed in the next phase of the province’s reopening plan starting Thursday, followed by a plan to end proof of vaccination requirements in less than two weeks.

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Musician Kodak Black among the injured at Justin Bieber concert after-party in West Hollywood

Multiple reports say that rapper Kodak Black was among the four people injured outside a restaurant when shots were fired following a Justin Bieber concert at an Italian restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles early Saturday morning.

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Global Movie Day artists picked by the Academy for social media campaign

Meet the five Global Movie Day visual artists, selected by the group that represents the Oscars.

Five established artists from five continents were selected to represent Global Movie Day, an initiative by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the same group of artists, filmmakers and movie industry executives who are responsible for deciding who wins an Academy Award, also known as an Oscar. 

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Valentine’s Day gift ideas to crush on

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Our Valentine’s Day gift ideas are unique, inspiring, adventurous, in-the-moment, straight from the heart experiences that are perfect for him or her, for all budgets and will make you look like the loveable genius that you are. If you need a last-minute gift idea, we’ve got you covered there too. Click on the images for special offers.

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