Junkhouse guitarist dead at 51

HAMILTON, Ont. — Dan Achen, former lead guitarist for the Hamilton rock band Junkhouse, has died of a suspected heart attack. He was 51. Achen, the owner of Catherine North recording studio in downt… more

Model challenges discrimination, champions disabled

TORONTO — Sophie Morgan makes a point each year of marking the milestone that would leave a lasting imprint on her life — the car accident six years ago that left her paralyzed and in a wheelchair. “… more

Mission Impossible star dies

LOS ANGELES — Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television … more

Mission: Impossible, Airplane star Peter Graves dies

LOS ANGELES — Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang… more

Supportive parents’ advice: ‘What you do isn’t special’

When Tyler Labine was starting to get some success as a young actor in Canada, his parents gave him some blunt advice: “… more

Haim dead at 38

TORONTO — In the 1980s, Corey Haim became a teen pin-up favourite, a baby-faced idol with an infectious grin and a “fire… more

Lost Boys’ star Haim remembered as bright ‘firecracker’

TORONTO — In the 1980s, Corey Haim became a teen pin-up favourite, a baby-faced idol with an infectious grin and a “fire… more

Local author a finalist in CBC competition

A Lacombe author’s story about a woman grappling with her own future is a finalist in a CBC Literary Awards. Fran Kimme… more

New book reveals a nation’s grief

CONCORD, N.H. — Among the 1.5 million condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy’s widow after his assassinati… more

William Shatner to receive lifetime achievement award at Banff TV fest

BANFF — William Shatner will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Banff World Television Festiva… more
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