The Broadbent Institute is keeping TikTok as a sponsor during their upcoming conference, despite rising national security concerns from the government of Canada regarding the popular app. TikTok is sponsoring the policy thinktank’s opening reception on Wednesday in Ottawa. “We have a fundraising approach that makes clear sponsors do not […]
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By Mark Pratt
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BOSTON (AP) – Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The new book picks up one year after the original, and like the first, teaches a […]
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zendaya, Jason Bateman, Jeff Bridges and Aubrey Plaza will be among the presenters at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. The SAG Awards announced Thursday that the film and television stars will announce winners at the 29th annual ceremony, which honors the best performances on film and […]
By Fatima Hussein
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is nominating former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, crediting him with critical experience on global challenges including climate change. The news comes days after Trump appointee David Malpass announced plans to step down in […]
By Spencer Tierney
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Kristy Jiayi Xu got an unwelcome surprise this New Year’s Eve: The roof of her garage was leaking during a severe rainstorm in San Francisco. Delays in getting a contractor to fix the roof has brought unexpected costs to keep things dry, including a dehumidifier. “My husband and I are […]
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Add T-shirt designer to the multiple creative hats worn by movie star Ryan Reynolds. The Vancouver-born film star, producer and screenwriter has teamed up with the annual Terry Fox Run to help design this year’s T-shirt, the proceeds of which go to cancer research. He shared an image of himself […]
By Anita Snow
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The prosecution in the case of a fatal New Mexico film-set shooting made a stark turnaround Monday, dropping the possibility of a mandatory five-year sentence against Alec Baldwin, new court filings show. The actor-producer’s attorneys had earlier objected to the enhancement, saying it was unconstitutional because it was added after […]
By Eddie Pells
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The governments of 34 nations released a statement Monday calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and, ultimately, next year’s Paris Olympics. “As long as these fundamental issues and the substantial lack […]
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Cactus Bolognese or Cricket Pad Thai anyone? Whether you’re an expert in the kitchen or a budding cook, Knorr, trailblazer in the world of flavour, encourages people across the globe to rethink the way they cook and eat. It’s time to face the truth – our current food choices are […]
By Bill Graveland
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CALGARY – A new innovative miniaturized pacemaker, developed in part by a Calgary cardiologist, has been given approval for use on patients beyond the clinical research stage. The Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary is also to become a training centre for physicians to provide the technology to future patients. A […]
By David Bauder
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NEW YORK (AP) – A magazine and website that has served Bruce Springsteen’s fans for 43 years is shutting down, with its publisher writing that he’s been disillusioned by the debate over ticket prices for their hero’s current tour. Backstreets had been an unusually robust publication that imposed journalistic rigor […]
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The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says the province’s economic growth is expected to slow sharply this year with a modest recovery beginning next year. The FAO’s economic and budget outlook report projects a deficit of $2.5 billion in 2022-2023, but says that will improve to billion-dollar surpluses through the […]
