Flavia De Luce Mystery Writer Alan Bradley Dead at Age 87
Alan Bradley, the Canadian author behind the bestselling Flavia de Luce mystery series, died at 87 on the Isle of Man. The series, launched when Bradley was in his late 60s, has sold over six million copies and been translated into 36 languages. Its debut novel, *The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie*, captured multiple major crime‑writing awards, cementing Bradley’s place in contemporary mystery fiction. A final installment arrives in November 2026, followed by a film adaptation of the first book later this year.
Judge Declares a Mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's Rape Retrial
A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial after the 12‑person jury remained deadlocked, with nine jurors favoring acquittal and three voting to convict. This marks the third trial on the Jessica Mann allegation, following...
Kendrick, Canada, Extra Albums and More: Takeaways From Drake's Iceman
Drake unleashed a surprise triple‑album drop on March 2026, debuting *Iceman* alongside *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*. The three projects deliver 43 tracks and roughly two‑and‑a‑half hours of music, with *Iceman* serving as the centerpiece and a direct response to his...
Drake 'Froze' The CN Tower in Honour of His New Album, Iceman
Canadian rapper Drake turned the CN Tower into a visual stage, projecting icy‑blue lights to debut his ninth album, Iceman. The live‑stream from the tower combined unreleased tracks, personal commentary about his father’s cancer diagnosis, and a ten‑minute fireworks finale over...
Nintendo Hiking Price for Switch 2 Consoles
Nintendo announced price hikes for its Switch 2 console, raising the Canadian retail price to $679.99 CAD (about $503 USD) and the Japanese price to 59,980 yen (≈$402 USD). The increases reflect soaring memory‑chip costs, exchange‑rate pressures and recent tariff hikes. Despite the higher price,...
Live Nation, Ticketmaster Vow to Fight Breakup After Monopoly Verdict
Live Nation’s executive vice‑president Dan Wall told CBC News the company will fight any breakup after a federal jury found Ticketmaster liable for an anti‑competitive monopoly. The jury’s verdict, issued on April 15, cited unlawful tying of tour promotion, ticketing and venue...
Hit Show Tracker on the Run From Vancouver, Production Lured to California by Tax Credit
The CBS drama Tracker, starring Justin Hartley, will film its fourth season in Los Angeles after receiving a $48 million U.S. tax credit. The move ends three seasons of production in British Columbia, where the series generated $129 million in qualified spending...
Cape Breton Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac Sues Google over Alleged Defamation
Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has filed a civil suit against Google, claiming an AI‑generated summary falsely identified him as a convicted sex offender and led to a concert cancellation. The lawsuit, lodged in Ontario’s Superior Court, seeks $1.5 million in damages...
Jeff Bezos to Beyoncé: What to Know Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2026 Met Gala will spotlight the "Costume Art" theme, positioning fashion as a lens for art history. The event introduces the new Condé Nast Galleries and a 1,115‑square‑metre exhibition space, while raising a record $31 million in...
Spotify's New 'Verified' Badge Confirms Musicians Like Taylor Swift, Drake Aren't AI
Spotify has introduced a green “Verified by Spotify” badge to distinguish human musicians from AI‑generated accounts. The badge appears next to artists who have at least 10,000 active listeners for three consecutive months and an identifiable off‑platform presence. Initial recipients...
Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Go Full Family Channel in The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives as a glossy, star‑studded sequel that leans heavily on nostalgia rather than the sharp satire of the 2006 original. Meryl Streep reprises Miranda Priestly, but her character is reduced to a familiar caricature, while Anne...
In the Novel Yesteryear, a Modern Tradwife Influencer Must Survive in the 1800s
Canadian author Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel Yesteryear imagines a modern tradwife influencer with 8 million followers who awakens in the 1800s and must survive without modern comforts. The book uses the protagonist, Natalie Heller Mills, to explore the tradwife phenomenon, choice...
Saros Is an Exhilarating Sci-Fi Shooter Set in a Haunting, Cryptic World
Finnish studio Housemarque is releasing *Saros*, a sci‑fi shooter that mixes roguelike loops with 3D bullet‑hell action, dubbed "bullet ballet." The game drops players on the alien world Carcosa as enforcer Arjun, where each death triggers a procedurally reshuffled run...
Canadian Drama Heated Rivalry Wins Prestigious Peabody Award
Canadian series Heated Rivalry, a hockey romance on Crave, won a Peabody Award. The show, co‑produced by Bell Media and distributed in the U.S. by HBO Max, debuted in November 2025 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Jurors praised its...
30 Writers From Across Canada Make 2026 CBC Short Story Prize Longlist
The CBC has announced the 2026 Short Story Prize longlist, selecting 30 writers from roughly 3,000 submissions across Canada. The longlist will be narrowed to a shortlist on April 30, with the winner revealed on May 7. The top prize includes a...