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iPolitics By Kady OMalley. Published on Dec 23, 2020 9:30am (Steve Russell/Toronto Star) Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole:  Birdsong by Julie Flett (Greystone Books)  “I read this book with my son, as it deals with aging and health — perfect for chats with your kids about COVID times.”  From the publisher: “When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of art...

The world’s parcel delivery services are slammed beyond capacity, but it’s not too late to give the gift of knowledge this holiday season. Just call up a local bookstore near your giftee’s address and have them put aside a copy of one of the books below. Or better yet, order a few for yourself. This winter, more than any other, is the right time to curl up on the sofa next to a big stack of books and stay the heck inside (other than during your daily workout or adventure, of course). The ...

Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020 by The Canadian Press Last Updated Dec 14, 2020 at 4:12 am EDT A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden scored a resounding victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary, riding a wave of African-American support to get some badly needed momentum for his White House bid. 01 – The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France’s Louvre museum, as Italy was recognized as the epicentre of the outbre...