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Company holiday parties are back -- but with some restraint

Company holiday parties are back -- but with some restraint

NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to virtual wine tastings, and bust out the karaoke. Love them or hate them, company holiday parties are back — in a toned-down kind of way.
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard opts for jury over judge-alone sexual assault trial

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard opts for jury over judge-alone sexual assault trial

HAILEYBURY, Ont. — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has elected to be tried for sexual assault before a jury, rather than by judge alone.
God of War, Wordle lead a bumpy year in video games

God of War, Wordle lead a bumpy year in video games

It's been a bumpy year for video games, in part thanks to the ongoing repercussions of the pandemic. Some major releases got delayed (2023 could be a doozy), but enough crossed the finish line to keep gamers happy.
'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

They’ll have what she’s having.
Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

“These are the drones you're looking for," reads an appeal for donations to a Ukraine fundraising effort next to a picture of none other than legendary “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill.
Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish to headline Montreal's Osheaga festival

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish to headline Montreal's Osheaga festival

TORONTO — Rapper Kendrick Lamar and pop singer Billie Eilish are headlining next year's Osheaga music festival in Montreal.
Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

VANCOUVER — When Preethi Krishnan would return home from the hospital after visiting her premature twins, she took comfort in knowing they were just a few clicks away on her laptop or phone, even in the middle of the night, thanks to web cameras inst
The problems with using buy now, pay later to fund travel

The problems with using buy now, pay later to fund travel

Book a flight or hotel room now, and pay it off later? It’s an increasingly common trend in travel spending.
Andrew Chang on jump-starting CBC's new free streaming service with 'About That'

Andrew Chang on jump-starting CBC's new free streaming service with 'About That'

TORONTO — Andrew Chang built his name as an anchor on CBC's nightly newscast "The National," but recently he traded in his tailored suits for a hoodie and jeans as host of a daily show on the public broadcaster's free news streaming channel.
Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers

Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers

Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022. Their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.
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