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In Montreal, one man is fighting to stop DVDs from going the way of the dodo
MONTREAL — The Luddites were a 19th-century group of British textile workers who destroyed the…
No guarantees as Calgary tries to salvage some cherished Olympic Plaza bricks
CALGARY — Valerie Salkeld remembers her then-boyfriend picking her up after work one cold day…
‘A sanctuary’: How this Halifax choir brings immigrants together to learn English
HALIFAX — The rain is pattering on the sidewalk as a rendition of The Tragically…
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
SEATAC, Washington (AP) — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which…
The best Christmas movies for every mood
‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.…
NHL begins production on a 2nd season of the league’s all-access ‘Faceoff’ docuseries
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has begun production on the second season of an…
The Black Crowes enjoy Grammy Awards love again several decades after first nomination
NEW YORK (AP) — The first time Chris and Rich Robinson were at the Grammy…
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
SEATAC, Washington (AP) — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which…
Brady Corbet and ‘The Brutalist’ go for broke
NEW YORK (AP) — Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” emerged less like a new film worth…
Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her…
MrBeast’s new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more
NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand…
NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock
NBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when…
10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming
Hollywood cranks out holiday programming as fast as toys are made in Santa’s workshop with…
Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances
NEW YORK (AP) — Who works harder than Questlove? The Academy Award winner has teamed…
Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.
Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in…
Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip
TORONTO — Ontario has appointed a reviewer to look into expenses at the Brant Haldimand…
Ryan Reynolds ‘honoured’ and ‘a bit more officery’ after Order of Canada naming
VANCOUVER — “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds thanked the country after he was named as an…
Sex trial: Quebec TV host Julie Snyder testifies against Just for Laughs founder
MONTREAL — Julie Snyder, one of Quebec’s most famous television personalities, told a civil trial…
TV seasons are getting shorter. Canadians who rely on the industry are nervous.
It doesn’t take long to binge Prime Video’s new Quebec-set series “The Sticky.” With just…
‘Sonic 3’ star Lee Majdoub says Jim Carrey helped turn his bit part into a breakout role
Lee Majdoub says he was only meant to have a bit part in the first…
B.C. wants odd police haul forfeited — signed jerseys, XXXL high fashion, gold tooth
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government is seeking the forfeiture of an eclectic haul of sports…
The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more
NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more…
Robbie Williams: ‘I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life’
NEW YORK (AP) — It was after one particularly emotional premiere of the new biopic…
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a…