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CBC, Netflix and APTN greenlight Arctic comedy series to be shot in Nunavut

CBC, Netflix and APTN greenlight Arctic comedy series to be shot in Nunavut

TORONTO — CBC and APTN are partnering with Netflix to produce a Nunavut-shot comedy series. The streamer says the untitled comedy will centre on a young Inuk mother living in a small Arctic town “where everyone knows your business.
'Ducks,' Kate Beaton's graphic memoir about the oilsands, wins Canada Reads

'Ducks,' Kate Beaton's graphic memoir about the oilsands, wins Canada Reads

TORONTO — Kate Beaton's "Ducks" has won this year's edition of Canada Reads. The graphic memoir published last year by Drawn & Quarterly traces Beaton's two years working in Alberta's oilsands.
In Germany, Charles III makes organic 'king cheese'

In Germany, Charles III makes organic 'king cheese'

BERLIN (AP) — After schmoozing with Berlin's political elite in the morning, King Charles III headed to the German countryside for a down-to-earth afternoon visit at an organic farm, where Britain's monarch helped make an orange-colored cheese with a
King Charles III addresses German parliament, meets Scholz

King Charles III addresses German parliament, meets Scholz

BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III became the first monarch to address Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, on Thursday as part of a high-profile visit by the U.K. head of state aimed at bolstering ties between the two European powers.
A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety.
Israeli author: Netanyahu legacy imperiled by judicial plan

Israeli author: Netanyahu legacy imperiled by judicial plan

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli historian, philosopher and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari said Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may go down in history as the man who destroyed Israel.
Should you buy now, pay later for your wedding?

Should you buy now, pay later for your wedding?

As wedding season approaches, couples are booking venues, compiling guest lists and hiring a dizzying array of vendors — and they’re digging deep into their pockets to pay for it. The average U.S.
CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround

CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN's leadership is preaching patience even though thousands of viewers are abandoning the network during its attempted turnaround, with no indication yet whether it will be rewarded.
Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men

Study: Biggest Hollywood films still go mostly to white men

NEW YORK (AP) — As Hollywood emerged from the pandemic, its biggest film productions dipped in diversity after years of incremental progress, according to a new study by UCLA researchers .
Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

Rachel Weisz's redo of Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' an April streaming pick

TORONTO — Here's a roundup of standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in April: "Dead Ringers" Rachel Weisz acts double duty as identical twins Elliot and Beverly Mantle, both successful New York gynecologists who sh
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