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Quebec Appeal Court rejects Fortnite creator's challenge of class-action lawsuit

Quebec Appeal Court rejects Fortnite creator's challenge of class-action lawsuit

MONTREAL — The maker of online video game Fortnite has lost its attempt to appeal a Quebec court decision authorizing a class-action lawsuit by parents who claim their children became addicted to the popular game.
U.S. producers sue Anne of Green Gables licensing body for right to put on musical

U.S. producers sue Anne of Green Gables licensing body for right to put on musical

CHARLOTTETOWN — The United States-based producers of a musical about Anne of Green Gables have filed a lawsuit in New York claiming that their show does not infringe on the copyright of Prince Edward Island's most famous export.
Broadway's 'Parade' fights hatred both onstage and off

Broadway's 'Parade' fights hatred both onstage and off

NEW YORK (AP) — There's so much darkness awaiting Ben Platt in his new Broadway role these days that he's countered with a dash of brightness.
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.
'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images

'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images

“Once you send that photo, you can't take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding the consequences.
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.
EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networks

EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networks

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Europe's existing telecom networks aren't up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic, a top European Union official said Monday, as he defended a consultation on whether Big Tech companies should help p
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