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TORONTO — Cookbook authors and expert lunch box packers Aleyda Batarse and Aviva Wittenberg say versatile make-ahead dips, spreads and sauces are among their secret weapons for back-to-school prep.

MONTRÉAL — Less than seven per cent of music consumed in Quebec in 2024 on major streaming platforms came from Québécois artists.

BUÑOL, Spain (AP) — Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain’s “Tomatina” celebration Wednesday.

Buying a new car has never been more financially daunting. A 2025 analysis from Edmunds found that a record 19.3% of consumers who financed a new vehicle in the second quarter of 2025 committed to a monthly payment of $1,000 or more.

Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” on Wednesday evening.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch one of the tastiest and most prized salmon specie

VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed, citing staffing shortfalls with NAV CANADA.

NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” to the finish line. Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago.

NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago.

VIENNA (AP) — A German court on Tuesday convicted a 16-year-old boy of supporting a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria last year. The Syrian national, whom prosecutors have identified only as Mohammad A.