Tony Siwicki laughed when the federal government announced a two-month GST “holiday” on restaurant meals last December. Soon, ...

A valentine to Iranian cinema and an absurdist look at Winnipeg, Matthew Rankin's comedy is indescribable — so "lo-fi masterpiece" will have to do.

Universal Language” is delightfully absurdist, with little moments in each story that both make sense yet defy expectations.

Written and directed by director Matthew Rankin, the comedy presents a Persian-language-inflected Canada, getting at timely questions of homeland and belonging.

You’ll be scratching your head throughout “Universal Language,” that is, when you’re not howling. I am at a loss to explain ...

The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency. Edmonton announced Wednesday that it had signed ...

One of Canada's most idiosyncratic fantasists discusses the links between Iranian cinema, architecture, and cultural exchange.

The Eastern Conference leaders are okay with having no players headed to the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off, given the opportunity ...

The Winnipeg Jets are looking for the same kind of going-away vibe when they host the New York Islanders on Friday, their last game before the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-off. A win would ...

Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NHLN, SNW, CITY) ...