Chrétien, MacLeod among new appointments to Order of Canada Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, pop singer Molly Johnson, award-winning writer Alistair MacLeod and broadcaster Pamela Wallin are among the latest distinguished Canadians set to receive the Order of Canada. Book buyers go for titles mentioned on Canadian TV, radio CBC Radio One's Sounds Like Canada is the most influential radio show in Canada in terms of getting Canadians to buy books, according to a new study from BookNet Canada. Baltovich author won't have to hand over notes, judge rules The judge at the Robert Baltovich retrial has quashed a subpoena that forced a Toronto journalist to hand over research material about the case to the Crown.
Last Harry Potter becomes most pre-ordered item for Amazon Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has become the most pre-ordered book on Amazon.com, topping 1.6 million copies before its July 23 release.
Prince William praises 'perfect' Concert for Diana The Concert for Diana, a tribute to the late Princess of Wales, has finished at London's Wembley Stadium. It included a host of music stars such as Nelly Furtado, Tom Jones and Lily Allen. Fans stage marathon reading of On the Road Fans and friends staged a 12-hour marathon reading in Boulder, Colo.
, of the Beat classic On the Road by Jack Kerouac to mark the novel's 50th anniversary. Amazon to offer independent films in HD format online Web retailer Amazon.com will be selling HD independent films through an on-demand DVD service.
Edward Yang, who won best director in 2000 at the Cannes Film Festival and was known for his realistic portrayals of modern Taiwan, has died at age 59 from colon cancer.
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