Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year
Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. The daytime host has decided that the upcoming 19th season will be the last, ending in 2022.
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Songbird Uncaged: Celine Dion readies return to Las Vegas for 10-date concert run
Celine Dion says she's eager to return to the Las Vegas stage for a whirlwind run of 10 dates throughout November. Tickets go on sale to the public starting May 24.
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Tragically Hip launch TikTok page with stripped-down version of 'Ahead By A Century'
The Tragically Hip is bringing its extensive music catalogue and video skills to the social media platform TikTok.
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Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's in Rock Hall on first try
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren.
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Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise
British singer Dua Lipa called for a 'fair' pay raise for U.K. health workers as she was named a double winner at the Brit Awards in London on Tuesday night.
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Againifer? Rumors swirl about Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck reunion
Is 'Bennifer' back? Celebrity publications are abuzz with rumours that, after 17 years, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have rekindled their romance.
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'Saboteur,' 'St. Elsewhere' star Norman Lloyd dies at 106
Norman Lloyd, whose role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV's 'St. Elsewhere' was a single chapter in a distinguished stage and screen career that put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats, has died. He was 106.
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Tom Cruise returns Golden Globes Awards in protest of HFPA
Tom Cruise has returned his Golden Globe Awards to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a source close to the actor told CNN on Monday.
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'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney shuts down online criticism over her looks
'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney released an emotional video responding to people online who criticized her appearance.
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Comedian John Mulaney and wife Anna Marie Tendler are divorcing
Comedian John Mulaney and his wife, artist Anna Marie Tendler, are divorcing. Mulaney and Tendler have been married since 2014.
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'X Gon' Give It to Ya': New DMX album out on May 28
A new album from DMX will be released later this month. DMX's longtime producer and collaborator, Grammy winner Swizz Beatz, announced on Monday that 'EXODUS' will feature new material and drop on May 28.
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Brit Awards to honour Taylor Swift in front of live crowd
Taylor Swift will be honoured as a global icon on Tuesday at the Brit Awards, set to be held in front of a live audience of 4,000 as part of a test return to mass-attendance events.
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Broadway shows 'Lion King,' 'Hamilton' and 'Wicked' set reopening dates
Broadway will be back. Hit musicals 'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' and 'The Lion King' have announced they will return to the stage on September 14.
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Pascal Siakam gifts his mom a new home for Mother's Day
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Meghan: Women 'disproportionately affected by this pandemic'
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Royals share more candid moments on new YouTube channel
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Spears granted request to speak at conservatorship hearing
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Meet Randell Adjei, Ontario's first poet laureate
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Royals release new birthday image of Princess Charlotte
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Record-tying four Canadians selected during the NFL draft
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Will and Kate release adorable video celebrating 10 years
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Hundreds of people named Josh fight for name's ownership
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A different kind of Oscars full of surprises and snubs
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Movie Reviews
Movie Reviews: 'Wrath of Man' delivers with adrenaline pumping action scenes, despite the anti-heroes
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'Wrath of Man,' 'Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street,' 'Eat Wheaties!,' and 'A Bump Along the Way.'
Movie reviews: 'Without Remorse' is a violent movie with more bullets than brains
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'Without Remorse,' 'The Marksman,' 'Golden Arm,' and 'Willy’s Wonderland.'
Movie reviews: 'Chaos Walking' is a generic dystopian tale of unrealized potential
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Chaos Walking,' 'Tiny Tim: King for a Day,' and 'The Marijuana Conspiracy.'
Movie reviews: 'The Courier' is a welcome addition to the Cold War genre
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'The Courier,' 'The Seventh Day,' and 'The Violent Heart.'
Movie reviews: 'Nomadland' is a timely drama that shows the flip side of the American Dream
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Nomadland,' 'Senior Moment,' and 'Sugar Daddy.'
Movie reviews: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' is a classic, big screen match-up
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' 'Concrete Cowboy,' and 'French Exit.'
Movie reviews: 'Nobody' is a violent, funny mix of 'John Wick' and 'Home Alone'
CTV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews the unlikely action movie 'Nobody,' hidden camera comedy 'Bad Trip,' lo-fi sci fi flick 'Doors,' and the rape-revenge film 'Violation.'
Movie reviews: 'The Father' is a carefully crafted depiction of dementia with powerful performances
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'The Father,' 'Yes Day,' 'Above Suspicion,' and 'Food Club.'
Canada
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COVID-19 vaccines: What would a 'one-dose summer' really look like?
As COVID-19 vaccine shipments ramp up, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is on track for a 'one-dose summer' and 'two-dose fall.' But with a gap in immunity, many Canadians are left wondering what a ‘one-dose summer’ means for restrictions.
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Nearly 800 fines issued to returning travellers who refused to quarantine
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 798 fines have been issued to travellers arriving in Canada for refusing to quarantine in a government-authorized hotel.
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Canadian firm sees positive signs in COVID-19 vaccine trial, says courted to move production out of country
A Canadian drugmaker has posted promising Phase 1 trial results for its own COVID-19 vaccine, but is threatening to move its future trials and production out of the country if it doesn’t receive further support from the federal government.
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B.C. teacher suspended for 'inappropriate contact' with young students on Instagram
An elementary school teacher from Metro Vancouver has been suspended for six months after having 'inappropriate contact' with young students on social media.
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Line 5 dispute sparks fears in Sarnia, Ont., where jobs depend on pipeline
Thousands of residents of the Ontario/Michigan border town rely on Line 5, a shutdown could take away their livelihood.
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How Asian-Canadians have used TikTok to educate and learn
Born out of pandemic boredom, Asian-Canadian TikTokers have taken the platform by storm sharing their lives, culture, recipes, riddles and makeup looks and garnering millions of views and followers.
World
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Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel
Weary Palestinians on Thursday prepared for a somber feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Gaza braced for more Israeli airstrikes and communal violence raged across Israel after weeks of protests and violence in Jerusalem.
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2 planes collide midair above Denver, no one injured
Two small airplanes collided in midair Wednesday near Denver, leaving one aircraft nearly ripped in half and forcing the pilot of the other to deploy a parachute attached to the plane to land safely. Remarkably, no one was injured, officials said.
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Attorneys for ex-cops in Floyd death claim witness coercion, harm of leak
Attorneys for three former Minneapolis officers awaiting trial in George Floyd's death will be in court Thursday to argue pretrial motions, including a request that prosecutors be sanctioned after media reports that Derek Chauvin had planned to plead guilty a year ago, and allegations that they haven't disclosed information about the alleged coercion of a witness.
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Judge weighing relevance of Ahmaud Arbery's mental health
A Georgia judge will continue hearing legal motions Thursday in the murder case of three men facing a fall trial in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was chased and shot after being spotted running in the defendants' neighbourhood.
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U.S. hearing on Jan. 6 violence exposes stark partisan divisions
U.S. Republicans sought to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 insurrection during a rancorous congressional hearing Wednesday, painting the Trump supporters who attacked the Capitol as patriots harassed by law enforcement and downplaying repeatedly the violence of the day.
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Virus stifles Muslims' Eid al-Fitr celebrations for 2nd year
Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic again forced mosque closings and family separations on the holiday marking the end of Islam's holiest month of Ramadan.
Lifestyle
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From Acme to Zimbabwe, Alberta woman's agriculture podcast grows in popularity
The Rural Woman Podcast was born in 2019 and since its inception, more than 200,000 people around the world have downloaded it and tuned in.
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88-year-old artist finishes year of pandemic 'daily doodles'
Artist Robert Seaman, 88, recently completed his 365th daily sketch, or what he calls his 'COVID Doodles', since being isolated due to the virus outbreak.
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19 rescued dogs from Lebanon arrive in Canada
A dog rescue group has brought 19 rescued dogs from Lebanon to Canada.
Sports
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Hockey Canada announces players invited to try out for women's Olympic team
Wanting to provide players with some certainty about the future after months without it, Hockey Canada named its roster of women invited to try out for the 2022 Olympic team.
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Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
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Women's Tour de France to return in 2022, says race director
The women's Tour de France is set to be revived next year after a 33-year absence with race director Christian Prudhomme saying it will be held after the men's event.
Business
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Colonial Pipeline shutdown: How it could affect Canadians
The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline is causing serious disruptions in the eastern United States. As a result, experts say motorists in some parts of Canada could be paying more at the pump.
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Energy helps to cushion inflation worries as TSX drops less than U.S. markets
North American stock markets closed lower for a third day this week as U.S. inflation numbers raised concerns about central banks increasing interest rates earlier than forecast.
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'It is a gold mine:' Builders warned of rising lumber thefts across Canada
The skyrocketing cost of lumber is fuelling a trend that has authorities across the country warning builders to keep their guard up.
Autos
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As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up
A global shortage of computer chips has forced automakers to slash production. The result has been far fewer vehicles on dealer lots, just as the waning pandemic has fueled a pent-up consumer demand for cars, trucks and SUVs.
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Crash, arrest draw more scrutiny of Tesla Autopilot system
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
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Tesla to stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments
Electric car maker Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin as a payment, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday, citing environmental concerns.
Entertainment
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Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year
Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. The daytime host has decided that the upcoming 19th season will be the last, ending in 2022.
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Songbird Uncaged: Celine Dion readies return to Las Vegas for 10-date concert run
Celine Dion says she's eager to return to the Las Vegas stage for a whirlwind run of 10 dates throughout November. Tickets go on sale to the public starting May 24.
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Tragically Hip launch TikTok page with stripped-down version of 'Ahead By A Century'
The Tragically Hip is bringing its extensive music catalogue and video skills to the social media platform TikTok.
Health
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More than 80% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 experience neurological complications: study
A new study has found that 82 per cent of people who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 experienced neurological symptoms.
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U.S. COVID-19 deaths hit lowest level in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day -- the lowest level in 10 months -- with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days.
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BMI diabetes guidelines are putting people of colour at risk, U.K. study says
The body mass index (BMI) cutoffs used to determine obesity and diabetes risks are not appropriate for diagnosis and treatment of people of colour and could be putting their health at risk, a new study suggests.
Politics
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PM Trudeau says he plans to take second AstraZeneca shot, if it's available
After receiving his first shot in April, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his doctor's latest advice to him is to take a second shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, should it be offered to him when the time comes.
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Bloc to force MPs to vote whether they agree a pandemic election would be 'irresponsible'
The Bloc Quebecois' opposition day motion will call on members of Parliament to vote on whether they believe holding an election during the pandemic would be 'irresponsible' and agree that the government has a responsibility to prevent it from happening.
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Privacy commissioner pans feds' planned privacy reforms, says changes needed
The federal government's planned private sector privacy law reforms, promised to give Canadians more control over how companies handle their personal information online, need to be amended or privacy protections will take 'a step back,' according to Federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien.
Sci-Tech
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Monstrous-looking fish normally found deep in the ocean washed up on a California beach
An unusual fish with teeth as sharp as glass and a body shaped like a football washed ashore on a California beach last week.
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Instagram lets users pick preferred gender pronouns
Instagram on Wednesday began letting English-language users enhance profiles to show new gender pronouns they want applied to them in conversation.
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Too cold to handle? Race is on to develop shipping process for hydrogen
In the biggest technological challenge for merchant shipping in decades, companies are beginning to develop a new generation of vessels that can deliver hydrogen to heavy industry, betting plants worldwide will convert to the fuel and propel the transition to a lower-carbon economy.