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Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai, Shad part of RBC Bluesfest drive-in concert series
OTTAWA – An array of Canadian musicians spanning various genres are taking the stage at…
Robert C. Byrd’s name removed from a college health centre
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A private college in West Virginia said Wednesday it is removing the…
Toronto arts agency lays off staff as live events ‘ravaged’ by pandemic
TORONTO – The Toronto agency that operates three prestigious arts venues says additional layoffs mean…
‘Hamilton,’ ‘Phantom’ will be off London stages until 2021
LONDON – Some of London’s biggest West End shows, including “Hamilton” and “The Phantom of…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
British Academy Film Awards postpones ceremony by 2 months
LONDON – Next year’s British Academy Film Awards have been postponed by two months, organizers…
Trust in police questioned and whistle while you work; In The News for June 16
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by law WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court…
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
The Latest: China has most new virus cases since mid-April
BEIJING — China is reporting its highest daily total of coronavirus cases in two months…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
After 40 years, planetarium curator opts for retirement
LAFAYETTE, La. – A red rocket, no bigger than a bottle of soda, was filled…
Caution abounds as Alberta eases huge raft of COVID-19 restrictions
CALGARY – Restaurateur Leslie Echino laughs at the notion that even as Alberta lifts many…
Oscars to set best picture noms at 10, inclusion standards
The Oscars are implementing some big changes, including a set number of best picture nominees…
Mexican directors, actress create fund for cinema workers
MEXICO CITY – Oscar-winning Mexican directors Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu joined actress…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
New Hampshire to go from stay-at-home to ‘safer’ at home
CONCORD, N.H. – Gov. Chris Sununu is allowing New Hampshire’s stay-at-home order during the coronavirus…
EA Sports providing sound at fill empty soccer stadiums in England, Spain
The fans may be missing but their voices will be heard as Spain’s LaLiga and…
A look at how North American sports are doing in their plans to return
As areas of North America work toward easing restrictions put in place to slow the…
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit…
Coachella, Stagecoach cancelled this year over virus concerns
LOS ANGELES – The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been cancelled this year due…