Canada
World Bank gives $8.75 million grant for Sean Penn’s Haitian charity
Sean Penn’s Haitian relief charity has received a big grant of $8.75 million from the World Bank.
Canada announces Governor General award recipients
The Canada Council has revealed the winners of the Governor General Awards for visual and media arts.
Former Canadian ambassador tells truth about ‘Argo’
Ken Taylor, who served as Canada’s ambassador to Iran during the 1979 US hostage crisis, has spoken out about the…
Ballerina to stay in Canada due to fears for her safety
Bolshoi ballerina Svetlana Lunkina has decided to remain in Canada after receiving a number of death threats.
Canadian author paints dark portrait of Vancouver
A book of short stories by Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner presents a dark and satirical portrait of Vancouver’s future.
Cirque du Soleil to cut 400 jobs
Following the 2008 economic downturn and a strong Canadian dollar, the Cirque du Soleil will cut 400 jobs.
All aboard the Toronto art train
On Wednesday, Toronto commuters jumped aboard an unexpectedly technicolour train on their way to work.