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Black Canadian film and TV creators on Black History Month: a time to look forward

Black Canadian film and TV creators on Black History Month: a time to look forward

TORONTO — Black creators in Canada's television and film industry say Black History Month is about looking forward, as much as it is about looking back.
Slovenian band Laibach's Ukraine concert canceled amid rift

Slovenian band Laibach's Ukraine concert canceled amid rift

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A planned concert by Slovenia’s popular band Laibach in Ukraine next month has been cancelled after the group angered Ukrainians by remarks interpreted to suggest that Kyiv was involved in a proxy war on behalf of its Weste
In Newfoundland, a tin of sardines in the premier's office has something to say

In Newfoundland, a tin of sardines in the premier's office has something to say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — While a large tin of sardines may be an unusual choice of art in a premier's office, Newfoundland artist Grant Boland says his painting's message is a perfect fit for a place of provincial power.
DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.
Comedian Brent Butt strays from comic roots with a debut thriller, "Huge: A Novel"

Comedian Brent Butt strays from comic roots with a debut thriller, "Huge: A Novel"

TORONTO — Canadian actor, comedian and screenwriter Brent Butt is adding budding novelist to his resume with the release of his debut publication in October.
Jeff Probst a constant for 'Survivor' as it nears 44th game

Jeff Probst a constant for 'Survivor' as it nears 44th game

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a time Jeff Probst could not imagine doing what he will on Wednesday, being on hand as host for the start of a 44th season of “Survivor.
Review: 'The Exceptions' an inspiring and infuriating story

Review: 'The Exceptions' an inspiring and infuriating story

"The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science," by Kate Zernike (Scribner) Kate Zernike had been covering higher education at The Boston Globe for about six months when she was tipped off to a major story: the Massachusetts
CBC's 'Plan B' adaptation brings the Quebec-grown series to a wider audience

CBC's 'Plan B' adaptation brings the Quebec-grown series to a wider audience

Toronto-born actor Patrick J. Adams says that after living in the United States for about 20 years, a lot of Canadians may have assumed he’s only interested in pursuing opportunities there.
AI learns to outsmart humans in video games - and real life

AI learns to outsmart humans in video games - and real life

Speed around a French village in the video game Gran Turismo and you might spot a Corvette behind you trying to catch your slipstream.
Review: The hunt for Shackleton’s ’Ship Beneath the Ice'

Review: The hunt for Shackleton’s ’Ship Beneath the Ice'

“The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance” by Mensun Bound (Mariner Books) That old proverb your mother taught you — “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” — applies to marine archaeology just as it does to other asp
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