David Friend
Reporter with the Canadian Press
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Dolores O'Riordan found second home in Ontario, called herself 'half a Canuck'
Dolores O'Riordan, the defiant voice of Irish rock band the Cranberries who died on Monday at 46, found a certain solace in her second home — a remote town in Ontario.
MacDonald says Soulpepper rejected her concerns over actress auction
Acclaimed writer Ann-Marie MacDonald says leaders at the Soulpepper Theatre Company "bullied and harassed" her after she raised concerns about a fundraiser that auctioned dinners with a cast of actresses.
Gord Downie chosen as the Canadian Press Newsmaker for second consecutive year
Gord Downie only appeared in public a handful of times in 2017, but his calls for a more inclusive Canada resonated even in his absence.
Tragically Hip fans in Kingston, Ont., lay flowers for Gord Downie memorial
The unmistakable voice of Gord Downie echoed through the streets of his hometown of Kingston, Ont., on Wednesday as locals celebrated the Tragically Hip frontman’s life and legacy.
Tragically Hip documentary makers say tour film 'started on a dime'
Making the Tragically Hip tour documentary "Long Time Running" was a shotgun project of sorts for its filmmakers.
Music festivals react to push for improved safety measures for women
It’s not unusual for female crowd surfers to encounter random hands emerging from the audience to tear at their clothes, according to a study by the Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program.
Peter Mansbridge promises low-key exit from anchor chair at 'The National'
Peter Mansbridge doesn’t want to make a fuss about leaving the anchor’s chair at CBC’s "The National."
Blood Tribe actor from Alberta on bringing his language to 'Wonder Woman'
Back in his hometown, the optimism "Wonder Woman" has inspired is hard to ignore, says actor Eugene Brave Rock, who hails from southern Alberta's Blood Tribe.
Trudeau talks sex appeal, politics on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' in Niagara Falls
Trudeau gamely bantered about his sex appeal, his thoughts on Canada's relationship with the U.S., and how he'd like to see a woman lead the country as he appeared on "Live with Kelly and Ryan".
Switching off: Parents urged to keep infants away from digital screens
Vanessa Lewis couldn’t imagine watching her kids grow up bombarded by digital screens — so she effectively banned the technology from their sight.