Brownstein: Cineplex's Royalmount rec room to change entertainment and film game

Scottie Barnes returned to the Toronto Raptors lineup after missing 11 games with a fractured right orbital bone, looking strong in his first full contact practice since the injury. Head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed Barnes' return for the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Barnes had an impressive performance, contributing to the team's win. Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter also made a comeback after missing six games due to a shoulder injury, while the Raptors were still...

Service Canada has paused mailing out approximately 85,000 new passports ahead of the Canada Post strike to prevent them from being held in distribution centers. Urgent passport needs can be addressed by calling 1-800-567-6868 or visiting a Service Canada location for pick-up, as mail service will resume after the strike. Approximately 55,000 Canada Post workers are on strike since Nov. 15, affecting mail and parcel processing until the labor disruption ends. Full Article

The Fédération des associations étudiantes du campus de l’Université de Montréal (FAÉCUM) has partnered with UTILE to develop non-profit student housing in Montreal. The project will include affordable apartments for at least 150 students, with the goal of providing accessible housing options for students. This initiative aims to address the growing need for affordable housing in the city and support students in finding suitable accommodation. Full Article

28-year-old Savannah Adams is accused of killing Tiffany Dunford by setting her ablaze at her home in Wythe County, Virginia. The incident occurred in an outbuilding on the property, with Dunford sitting on a couch outside while Adams allegedly lit her on fire and then sat on a couch inside. Dunford suffered severe burns covering most of her body and later died from her injuries, while Adams fled the scene in a silver 2004 Dodge...

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to police in 2019, stating a special prosecutor should not have intervened after charges were dropped by the state's attorney. Smollett, who claimed innocence, was accused of orchestrating the attack due to dissatisfaction with his TV show's response to hate mail. Despite public dissatisfaction, the court upheld the importance of honoring agreements made in criminal cases, leading to...

In the unasked-for sequel to the 2000 film "Gladiator," set 16 years later, the new film lacks the majesty of the original but retains the opulence. Directed by Ridley Scott, the production features grandiose digital re-creations of ancient Rome with a disregard for historical accuracy, leading to humorous moments like characters reading the nonexistent Daily Papyrus over morning coffee. While the film may be suitable for lazy Sunday streaming, it ultimately falls short of recapturing...