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How `The Flash,' many years in the works and beset by turmoil, finally reached the finish line

There were many stressful things about making "The Flash" and getting it to theaters. It was shot in the middle of a pandemic. There was isolation from friends and family for the 138-day shoot. There were A-list schedules to coordinate for cameos. There was a star in Ezra Miller who, after it wrapped, made headlines for legal run-ins amid a mental health crisis. And behind it all, a studio undergoing leadership changes and rethinking the whole DC Comics strategy.

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Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour with stops in Europe and Britain to support war effort

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour for the second straight summer, appearing in eight cities in Europe and Britain in support of the nation's war effort against Russia.
AP Exclusive: Guerlain preserves cosmetics history in new 'warehouse of wonders'

The world's first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II. These are some of the treasures held in Guerlain's first archive, which brings stories from the iconic French cosmetic company's sensational past to life.
Niall Horan tell-all: 'The Show,' possible 1D reunion, mentoring

Niall Horan speaks about the release of his third studio album, 'The Show,' and reflects on a possible One Direction reunion.
Netflix sign-ups jump as U.S. password sharing crackdown kicks off: data

Daily U.S. sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant's password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed.
Man pleads guilty to helping 2 others accused in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday to helping two other men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery.
Movie reviews: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' delivers what matters to fans

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' 'Daliland,' and 'Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis).'
Bell Media touts 'strike-proof' TV slates as Hollywood labour disputes heat up

Executives at Bell Media say they've designed a 'strike-proof' fall television lineup that will carry its banner CTV network and Crave TV and streaming platform through months of potential labour unrest that's already shut down much of Hollywood.
Lindsay Lohan is receiving some parenting advice from Jamie Lee Curtis

Lindsay Lohan is listening to the woman who played her mom in 'Freaky Friday.' The former child star is on the cover of the June issue of Allure magazine in her first interview since announcing her pregnancy.
Morning maven Marilyn Denis wraps decades-long daytime TV tenure

Daytime mainstay Marilyn Denis makes her final appearance as host of the 'Marilyn Denis Show' on Friday, capping a decades-long run as one of Canada's most enduring television personalities.
Drake, GloRilla, Lizzo, 21 Savage enter BET Awards as top nominees

Drake scored seven nominations at the show airing live on June 25 in Los Angeles. He's up for best male hip-hop artist, male R&B/pop artist along with best collaboration and viewer's choice with Future and Tems for their song "Wait for U."
A Tony Awards like no other, really. Strike leaves Broadway stars to rely on their 'live' muscles

There are a lot of questions surrounding this year's Tony Awards -- and not just about who might win. The Hollywood writers' strike has left much of Sunday's telecast with unknowns.
A tale of history and humanization unfold in colourful 'Haida Manga'

On a ship with torn sails, tossed by churning waters, the first of many Europeans needing rescue arrives along the coast of what is now British Columbia, before a Haida canoe brings an outstretched paddle and the warm light of salvation.

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Movie reviews: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' delivers what matters to fans

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' 'Daliland,' and 'Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis).'

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Optimus Primal, Cheetor, Wheeljack and Arcee in a scene from "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." (Paramount via AP)

Movie reviews: 'Spider-Man' a wild pop culture pastiche of visual styles

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' 'The Boogeyman,' 'Bones of Crows.'

This image released by Sony Pictures Animation shows Miles Morales as Spider-Man, voiced by Shameik Moore, in a scene from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." (Sony Pictures Animation via AP)

Movie reviews: 'The Little Mermaid' takes you back under the sea, but feels waterlogged compared to the original

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'The Little Mermaid,' 'You Hurt My Feelings,' and 'Mission Kandahar.'

This image released by Disney shows Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, left, and Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)

Movie reviews: 'Fast X' redefines ridiculousness with out-of-control action that has no touchstone in reality

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Fast X,' 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' and 'Master Gardener'

Movie reviews: 'Blackberry' vividly recreates the story of friendship, betrayal and hubris that began our obsession with phones

This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Blackberry,' 'Book Club: The Next Chapter' and 'The Mother'

Toronto Holocaust Museum opens, shares stories of dozens of survivors

A new museum that features stories from more than 70 Holocaust survivors has opened in Toronto, with the aim of sharing their experiences and combating antisemitism.
Eyes on the weather as residents pack and flee from fierce wildfire in northeast B.C.

Showers are predicted Saturday over the aggressive wildfire threatening Tumbler Ridge, but forecasters say thunderstorms could sweep through the parched region without bringing any rain.
Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl.
Reactive to proactive: A push for a national campaign on wildfire education in Canada

Despite the alarming facts and figures, experts say Canada is far more reactive than it is proactive when it comes to wildfires and they’re calling for a national campaign on wildfire education to better prepare for the future.
Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason

The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived.
2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground

A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.

World

Nicaragua confiscates properties of 222 opposition exiles

The government of Nicaragua announced Friday it has confiscated properties belonging to 222 opposition figures who were forced into exile in February after being imprisoned by the regime of President Daniel Ortega.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour with stops in Europe and Britain to support war effort

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour for the second straight summer, appearing in eight cities in Europe and Britain in support of the nation's war effort against Russia.
UN peacekeeper killed, 8 seriously injured in northern Mali attack

Attackers killed one UN peacekeeper and seriously injured eight others Friday in Mali's northern Timbuktu region, an area where extremists continue to operate, the United Nations said.
4 Indigenous children lost in jungle for 40 days after plane crash are found alive in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Friday that authorities found alive four children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of an intense search in the Amazon jungle that held Colombians on edge.
Boris Johnson quits as U.K. lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.
Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon 'plan of attack' and shared a classified map related to a military operation.

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WATCH | Strawberry Moon creates stunning rainbows over Yosemite waterfalls

Photographer Shreenivasan Manievannan captured lunar rainbows forming over Yosemite National Park waterfalls during the June 2-3 Strawberry Moon.
10-year-old girl survives more than 24 hours alone in the rugged Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family

Rescuers in Washington state are praising the resourcefulness of a 10-year-old girl who survived on her own for more than 24 hours in the rugged terrain of the Cascade mountains after getting lost while out with her family.
Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater

A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.

Sports

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

Game four of the Stanley Cup Finals takes place on Saturday, where the Florida Panthers look to tie the series on home ice against the Vegas Knights.
Toronto Blue Jays send Anthony Bass packing after anti-LGBTQ2S+ controversy

Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass was demoted from the team’s roster on Friday afternoon after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video.
In this youth baseball league, fans who mistreat umpires are sentenced to do the job themselves

The April Facebook post hardly seemed like national news at the time for Deptford Little League president Don Bozzuffi. He'd lost patience when two umpires resigned in the wake of persistent spectator abuse. So he wrote an updated code of conduct.

Business

U.S. lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

U.S. lawmakers are considering rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total price of a ticket upfront in advertising, while also tweaking training requirements for airline pilots and making other changes in a massive bill covering the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mexico sets new work-from-home rules, including that employers pay internet

Mexico's Labour Department issued new rules Friday requiring employers to pay for internet and provide ergonomic chairs for employees working from home.
What is Temu? Shopping app that didn't exist 4 months ago now a source of privacy concerns

A shopping app that didn’t exist four months ago is making quite the splash for online shoppers. But experts warn of potential data dangers for Canadian customers.

Autos

Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding

Ford has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer "into the racing business."
Climate activists deflate tires of more than 100 SUVs in Denmark's capital

A group of climate activists claimed responsibility on Wednesday for deflating the tires of sport utility vehicles in Denmark's capital. More than 100 vehicles were vandalized, police said.
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WATCH | Police chase 10-year-old driver on Michigan highway

A 10-year-old driving a stolen Buick led Michigan police on a highway chase last month, newly released video shows.

Entertainment

How `The Flash,' many years in the works and beset by turmoil, finally reached the finish line

There were many stressful things about making "The Flash" and getting it to theaters. It was shot in the middle of a pandemic. There was isolation from friends and family for the 138-day shoot. There were A-list schedules to coordinate for cameos. There was a star in Ezra Miller who, after it wrapped, made headlines for legal run-ins amid a mental health crisis. And behind it all, a studio undergoing leadership changes and rethinking the whole DC Comics strategy.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour with stops in Europe and Britain to support war effort

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour for the second straight summer, appearing in eight cities in Europe and Britain in support of the nation's war effort against Russia.
AP Exclusive: Guerlain preserves cosmetics history in new 'warehouse of wonders'

The world's first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II. These are some of the treasures held in Guerlain's first archive, which brings stories from the iconic French cosmetic company's sensational past to life.

Health

Unhealthy habits of university students could lead to future health problems

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Preventative Medicine Reports by a group of international researchers has found that post-secondary students with unhealthy eating habits can go on to suffer from disease and mental health issues for years to come.
Ontario to stop free COVID-19 rapid test program in pharmacies, grocery stores

An Ontario program that distributes free rapid tests for COVID-19 at grocery stores and pharmacies will end after this month.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant.

Politics

David Johnston resigns as foreign interference special rapporteur, citing 'highly partisan atmosphere'

Foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston has resigned, CTV News has confirmed. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Johnston cited the intense politicization of his appointment and work, as the reason for his coming departure.
Canada sought use of European Union compound in Kabul for fingerprinting, reneged

Canada requested use of the European Union's compound in Kabul to help with tasks such as fingerprinting for those fleeing Afghanistan, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press.
Freeland's budget bill passes House after Poilievre pledges to block it

The federal budget implementation bill passed the House of Commons on Thursday, after days of Conservative attempts to block it.

Sci-Tech

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Canadians who make content online are to be excluded from future regulations that the Liberal government is imposing on digital giants, a new draft policy shows.
Meta previews generative AI tools planned for its platforms

Facebook owner Meta Platforms on Thursday gave employees a sneak peek at a series of AI tools it was building, including ChatGPT-like chatbots planned for Messenger and WhatsApp that could converse using different personas.
Scientists find crocodile 'virgin birth' at Costa Rica zoo

Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a 'virgin birth' by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican zoo, according to a study published Wednesday.

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Kim Cattrall to join 'Sex and the City' reboot

Actor Al Pacino set to be a father again at 83 years old

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Tributes pour in for 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner

From the CTV News Archives: 1985 interview with Tina Turner

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