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Netflix outbids pay-TV channels for rights to Disney movies

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Published: December 04, 2012 at 2:40PM EST

An exterior view of Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. (AP / Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Toronto police warn of ‘high-risk’ violent offender released from prison

Toronto police warn of ‘high-risk’ violent offender released from prison

DEVELOPING: Highway 401 westbound express lanes closed in Scarborough after fiery crash

DEVELOPING: Highway 401 westbound express lanes closed in Scarborough after fiery crash

Arizona-bound WestJet flight returns to Vancouver due to ‘mechanical issue’

Arizona-bound WestJet flight returns to Vancouver due to ‘mechanical issue’

‘Déjà vu’: Vancouver faces prospect of losing another team as Whitecaps future questioned

‘Déjà vu’: Vancouver faces prospect of losing another team as Whitecaps future questioned

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Investigation underway into multi-vehicle collision on Tsuut’ina Trail

Alberta separatist petition effort hits final day for gathering names

Alberta separatist petition effort hits final day for gathering names

Vehicle strikes pedestrian, building in Centretown

Vehicle strikes pedestrian, building in Centretown

Candidates begin registering for Ottawa’s municipal election

Candidates begin registering for Ottawa’s municipal election

Montreal man sues Ferrari Quebec after life-threatening injuries caused by explosion of Luc Poirier’s car at dealership

Montreal man sues Ferrari Quebec after life-threatening injuries caused by explosion of Luc Poirier’s car at dealership

Tickets sell out for Canadiens Game 7 viewing party at the Bell Centre

Tickets sell out for Canadiens Game 7 viewing party at the Bell Centre

Alberta’s abandoned oil and gas wells have skyrocketed in number. Who pays to close them?

Alberta’s abandoned oil and gas wells have skyrocketed in number. Who pays to close them?

How do dogs think, feel and communicate? This new exhibit explores that science

How do dogs think, feel and communicate? This new exhibit explores that science

Police issue warning about male ‘prowling’ in Saint John

Police issue warning about male ‘prowling’ in Saint John

Heavy rain, strong winds expected Sunday for parts of N.S., N.B.

Heavy rain, strong winds expected Sunday for parts of N.S., N.B.

Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert

Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert

‘Dancing with Dreams’: Country star Phil Vassar reflects on three decades in the spotlight

‘Dancing with Dreams’: Country star Phil Vassar reflects on three decades in the spotlight

Moe approves of possible revival of Canada-U.S. pipeline project

Moe approves of possible revival of Canada-U.S. pipeline project

‘Mothers, sisters, grandmothers, daughters’: Walk to honour MMIWG2S+ held in Regina

‘Mothers, sisters, grandmothers, daughters’: Walk to honour MMIWG2S+ held in Regina

Kitchener Rangers win OHL’s Western Conference final in OT

Kitchener Rangers win OHL’s Western Conference final in OT

Cat found tied up inside reusable bag in Cambridge, Ont.

Cat found tied up inside reusable bag in Cambridge, Ont.

University of Saskatchewan dental clinic unveils $24M overhaul

University of Saskatchewan dental clinic unveils $24M overhaul

Two Saskatoon group homes aim to support vulnerable youth

Two Saskatoon group homes aim to support vulnerable youth

Thousands defrauded out of nearly US$215M, including Canadians, in global hacking scheme

Thousands defrauded out of nearly US$215M, including Canadians, in global hacking scheme

State of emergency lifted in Sudbury, flood waste relief program unveiled

State of emergency lifted in Sudbury, flood waste relief program unveiled

City of London expands financial incentives to meet Housing Accelerator Fund targets

City of London expands financial incentives to meet Housing Accelerator Fund targets

First-timers and familiar faces register as candidates on busy first day of nominations for London’s 2026 Municipal Election

First-timers and familiar faces register as candidates on busy first day of nominations for London’s 2026 Municipal Election

Two Barrie men charged after downtown drug seizure

Two Barrie men charged after downtown drug seizure

Highway 400 lane closures due to crash involving police vehicle

Highway 400 lane closures due to crash involving police vehicle

Popular Windsor road receives secondary street name ‘Lebanese Way’

Popular Windsor road receives secondary street name ‘Lebanese Way’

Overtime loss ends Spitfires’ playoff run

Overtime loss ends Spitfires’ playoff run

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

Esquimalt Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre

B.C.'s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan

B.C.'s legislature looks into changes as MLA avoids censure after using Nazi slogan

Missing children’s grandmother in ‘disbelief’ about lack of answers a year after disappearance

Missing children’s grandmother in ‘disbelief’ about lack of answers a year after disappearance

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

Mexican governor indicted by the U.S. for drug trafficking says he’ll step down

Mexican governor indicted by the U.S. for drug trafficking says he’ll step down

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in U.K. following antisemitic attacks

Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in U.K. following antisemitic attacks

Canada’s initial position on Iran war shifted as Trump’s objectives became clear

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U.S. court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing prescriptions of pill

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Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

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Whitecaps future in question as federal government announces soccer funding in Vancouver

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Australia’s ‘most beautiful’ street fed up with viral fame

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