Walt Disney Animation opening new studio in Vancouver next January
Film and television giant Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced the planned opening of a new studio in Vancouver set for January next year.
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John Corbett says he and Bo Derek are finally married after 20 years together
Actor John Corbett has revealed that he and partner Bo Derek married at a secret ceremony in December.
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Rihanna is now officially a billionaire
Rihanna is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The business magazine on Wednesday reported the 33-year-old pop star's estimated net worth to be US$1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, launches female mentorship program to mark her 40th birthday
To mark her 40th birthday, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a mentorship program to support women getting back into the workforce after the pandemic.
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Filming of HBO series The Last of Us, the largest-ever production in Canada, underway in Calgary
Filming of the Last of Us — the largest-ever production in Canada— has begun in the Calgary area, which is part of nearly $1 billion in productions attracted by the Film and Television Tax Credit, Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday.
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Doggone: 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' pulled from TIFF amid postponed Canadian release
The release of 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' has been postponed in Canada and distributors say the family adventure will also no longer screen at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Real estate heir Durst expected to testify at murder trial
New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand at his Los Angeles County murder trial on Thursday.
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Apple TV Plus to debut 'Come From Away' Broadway taping on eve of 9/11 anniversary
'Come From Away' is landing on Apple TV Plus in September.
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Lawyer: R. Kelly gained weight, lost money ahead of trial
R&B star R. Kelly gained weight and lost money while he awaits a sex-trafficking trial that starts in earnest next week, his lawyers said Tuesday at a court hearing.
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TIFF announces more films, from Cannes-winning horror 'Titane' to Oscar Peterson doc
Cannes-winning horror sensation 'Titane' and a documentary on the late Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson are among the titles added to the Toronto International Film Festival.
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'Flower Drum Song' and screen star Alvin Ing dies at 89
Actor and singer Alvin Ing, known for roles on Broadway and on tour in 'Pacific Overtures' and 'Flower Drum Song' as well as in films such as 'The Gambler,' has died. He was 89.
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Real-life Bennifers find happy endings after years apart
If PDA were an Olympic sport, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck would be champs. But there's something more that's driving interest in Bennifer: the storybook nature of long-lost love requited.
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Grammy Awards to adopt inclusion rider for 2022 ceremony
The Grammy Awards will adopt an inclusion rider, an important step toward making the premier music awards show more diverse.
Entertainment Videos
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Meet the two Canadians behind the series 'Motel Makeover'
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Airbnb error causes actor to search for place in Ont.
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, claims she's owed millions
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Richard Crouse on what you should watch this weekend
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Maggie Mac Neil opens up on life after the Tokyo Games
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Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after collapsing on set
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TV pitchman Ron Popeil dies at 86
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Children's show 'Arthur' ending in 2022 after 25 years
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Lawsuit against Disney for 'Inside Out' going to Ont. court
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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles returns to compete in beam finals
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N.B. realtor rocks the stage at 'America's Got Talent'
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Kanye West sells out Atlanta stadium to showcase new album
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Movie Reviews
Movie reviews: 'Jungle Cruise' a family friendly film that actually feels like the theme park ride
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews five new movies this week: 'Jungle Cruise,' 'The Green Knight,' 'The Exchange,' and 'For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close.'
Movie reviews: 'Old' is melodramatic, but there are enough thrills to make it time well spent
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews five new movies this week: 'Old,' 'Jolt,' 'Beans,' 'Creation Stories,' and 'North Hollywood.'
Movie reviews: Kids won't notice heavy hand of marketing in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week on CTVNews.ca: 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' and 'Pig.'
Movie reviews: 'Black Widow' succumbs to overkill, noise and frenetic action scenes
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews four new movies this week: 'Black Widow,' 'No Sudden Move,' 'Fear Street Part 2: 1978,' and 'Lift Like a Girl.'
Movie reviews: 'The Boss Baby: Family Business' retains the mischievousness of the first film
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews five new movies this week: 'The Boss Baby: Family Business,' 'The Tomorrow War,' 'Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised),' 'Zola,' and 'Let Us In.'
Movie reviews: 'F9: The Fast Saga' knows no speed limit
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: the latest Fast & Furious instalment 'F9: The Fast Saga,' 'Wolfgang,' and 'The Ice Road.'
Movie reviews: 'Luca' is a fanciful coming-of-age story about friendship
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Luca,' 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard,' and 'Censor.'
Movie reviews: 'Cruella' is a wickedly humorous origin story with flamboyant performances
TV pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews three new movies this week: 'Cruella,' 'Moby Doc' and 'Blue Miracle.'
Canada
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Unvaccinated students won't face any different rules within class setting, Ontario confirms
Unvaccinated children will not face any different rules than their vaccinated peers within the school setting this September, the Ontario government says.
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Surge in infections: 342 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., most since late May
B.C. health officials announced 342 more cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the largest daily increase in the province's caseload since late May.
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COVID-19 in Alberta: Two-thirds of eligible Albertans have now had two shots of vaccine
A full two-thirds of eligible Albertans have now received two shots of a COVD-19 vaccine, according to the province's latest pandemic numbers released Wednesday.
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Police investigating arson at Calgary residential school memorial
Calgary police are investigating an arson that took place at the City Hall residential school memorial Tuesday night.
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Capacity limits for businesses, indoor mask mandate to end in Manitoba starting Saturday
Manitoba is taking another step toward fully reopening as the province announced new public health orders will be coming into effect, allowing more businesses to reopen and lifting the province’s mandatory mask mandate.
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How will classrooms be kept safe? PHAC says back-to-school guidelines coming
As schools get ready to welcome students back to the classroom in September they’re outlining measures to keep everyone safe from COVID-19, but there’s growing concern about what that means for the youngest cohort.
World
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Indiana woman accused of killing husband, mutilating his corpse
An Indiana woman is accused of killing her husband, dismembering his body and placing his remains in a tote with the assistance of her minor children, according to court records.
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'Trauma as his shield': Cuomo's apology, defense criticized
Of all New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's responses to investigative findings that he sexually harassed 11 women, one that most disturbed many women -- particularly sexual assault survivors and their advocates -- was his use of a family member's sexual assault to explain his own behavior with an accuser.
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In rare move for murder defendant, Durst expected to testify
New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand in his own defense in a Los Angeles County court Thursday in a rare move considered extremely risky for a defendant in a murder trial.
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Fire engulfs Northern California town, leveling businesses
California's largest wildfire has leveled much of the downtown and some surrounding homes in a small Northern California mountain community.
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Grieving and angry, Lebanese mark one year since horrific blast
United in grief and anger, families of the victims and several thousand Lebanese on Wednesday marked one year since the horrific explosion at Beirut's port with a moment of silence and prayers at the foot of the silos that was shredded by the blast on that fateful day.
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British navy group: Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast
The hijackers who captured a vessel off the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman left the ship Wednesday, the British navy reported, as radio traffic appeared to reveal a crew member onboard saying Iranian gunmen had stormed the asphalt tanker.
Lifestyle
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, launches female mentorship program to mark her 40th birthday
To mark her 40th birthday, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a mentorship program to support women getting back into the workforce after the pandemic.
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Fire destroys cabin of New Hampshire man forced out of woods
For almost three decades, 81-year-old David Lidstone has lived in the woods of New Hampshire in a small cabin. Now 'River Dave' is behind bars after being accused of squatting.
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Real-life Bennifers find happy endings after years apart
If PDA were an Olympic sport, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck would be champs. But there's something more that's driving interest in Bennifer: the storybook nature of long-lost love requited.
Sports
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U.S. BMX rider Fields released from Tokyo hospital after crash
BMX rider Connor Fields was released from hospital in Tokyo on Thursday, five days after a horrific crash in his semifinal race at the Olympics left him with a brain bleed and other injuries.
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'That hit the stadium!': Videos show lightning strike near Edmonton Elks' stadium
Lightning hit near the Edmonton Elks' stadium during Tuesday night's storm, several viewer videos show.
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Police: 11 arrests over racial abuse of England players
British police investigating the online racial abuse of England players following the team's Euro 2020 soccer final loss against Italy say they have made 11 arrests.
Business
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Florida may drop Ben & Jerry's parent over Israel boycott
Florida won't put any state money into the parent company of Ben & Jerry's unless it reverses a decision to stop selling ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.
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The cost of down payments in Canadian cities skyrocketed in 2021, new data shows
New data shows homebuyers in cities such as Vancouver and Toronto could be waiting decades to save up for a down payment.
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Government advisory group on open banking seeks new rules in place by 2023
A government working group on so-called open banking recommends that a regulated system for sharing personal financial data with third parties like robo-advisors and budgeting apps be put in place by 2023.
Autos
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Minivans are making a huge comeback. Here's why
Minivans are making a comeback, selling eight per cent above sticker price on average in the U.S. last month.
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Van conversion businesses can't keep up with 'van life' demand
The once-tiny cottage industry of van conversion companies has found itself in the center of a distinctively pandemic-era dilemma: ravenous demand and monthslong backorders on virtually all supplies.
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Ferrari earnings surge back to growth in second quarter
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has surged back to second-quarter growth, posting a 206-million-euro (US$245 million) profit on Monday after seeing its earnings drop precipitously in the same period a year ago due to the pandemic shutdown.
Entertainment
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Walt Disney Animation opening new studio in Vancouver next January
Film and television giant Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced the planned opening of a new studio in Vancouver set for January next year.
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John Corbett says he and Bo Derek are finally married after 20 years together
Actor John Corbett has revealed that he and partner Bo Derek married at a secret ceremony in December.
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Rihanna is now officially a billionaire
Rihanna is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The business magazine on Wednesday reported the 33-year-old pop star's estimated net worth to be US$1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician.
Health
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English study finds a 50-60 per cent reduced risk of COVID-19 for double-vaccinated
Fully-vaccinated people have an around 50 to 60% reduced risk of infection from the Delta coronavirus variant, including those who are asymptomatic, a large English coronavirus prevalence study found on Wednesday.
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Canada's health system ranked second last among 11 countries: report
A new report has ranked Canada's health system second last, ahead of the United States, when comparing 11 high-income countries.
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'We're losing control': Ultra-potent, unpredictable street opioids are claiming more lives in Canada
Canada's street supply of opioids is becoming increasingly toxic, unpredictable and contaminated thanks to ultra-potent and deadly mixtures of fentanyl, prompting renewed calls for safe supply programs that could help regain control of the drug supply.
Politics
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Ready or not? Canadians apprehensive as parties brace for an election call
Behind the scenes, federal political parties are finalizing campaign plans in anticipation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling an election this month. But, with the latest national modelling warning that the country may be on the verge of a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, Canadians and the opposition parties are expressing concerns about hitting the trail.
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UPDATED | First flight of Afghan refugees who helped CAF arrives in Canada
The first 'of a number of flights' carrying Afghan refugees who helped Canadian military personnel while deployed in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada.
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Indigenous minister worries lifting COVID-19 restrictions could bring fourth wave
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he is concerned provinces that are lifting COVID-19 restrictions could lead to a Delta-driven fourth wave among Indigenous people.
Sci-Tech
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Impact of space station spin requires study, official says
Space engineers will analyze whether a glitch that caused the International Space Station to spin out of its normal orientation could have impacted any of its systems, a Russian space official said Wednesday.
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Laurentian University professor may have found the oldest fossil ever discovered
A Laurentian University professor may soon be entered into the history books for her find that's being described as potentially 'the oldest fossil record of animal life.'
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Machu Picchu is older than previously thought, study finds
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru was occupied from around 1420-1530 AD, several decades earlier than previously thought, according to a new study.