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Killer comets, Winnipeg director Guy Maddin among February streaming highlights

Killer comets, Winnipeg director Guy Maddin among February streaming highlights

Gerard Butler dodges Earth-destroying comets in a thrilling new disaster flick, while Winnipeg director Guy Maddin takes the spotlight in February with a career-highlights retrospective.
Liz Weston: How to prioritize debt payments in the pandemic

Liz Weston: How to prioritize debt payments in the pandemic

A singular crisis has led to extraordinary relief options for borrowers. Interest and payments have been paused on federal student loans. Homeowners can request nearly a year of mortgage forbearance.
'Milkman model' grocery service delivers brand-name goods in reusable containers

'Milkman model' grocery service delivers brand-name goods in reusable containers

TORONTO — Canada's first modern-day milkman service that delivers brand-name groceries and household goods to doorsteps in reusable packaging is set to launch in the Toronto region on Monday. Loop, an online shopping platform started by U.S.
Frustration grows amid restaurateurs over lack of data linking industry to COVID-19

Frustration grows amid restaurateurs over lack of data linking industry to COVID-19

James Iranzad is still angry about what happened on New Year’s Eve. Like many B.C.
Peace during the pandemic: Some people turning to psychedelics to cope

Peace during the pandemic: Some people turning to psychedelics to cope

EDMONTON — Jen Burke lost her full-time job as a clothing store manager because of COVID-19, but says the pandemic has been the most peaceful time in her life. "There's so many people who were struggling and having a hard time with it.
'I have to go': Fans who've been to every Super Bowl book in

'I have to go': Fans who've been to every Super Bowl book in

PORTLAND, Maine — The Super Bowl is going to look different this year for three friends who've attended every installment of the big game.
Anxiety grows as long-term care awaits COVID-19 vaccines

Anxiety grows as long-term care awaits COVID-19 vaccines

Frustration is building over the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations at long-term care sites, where some homes still await first shots while fending off a virus that can devastate their residents.
For emerging adults, pandemic serves up unique challenges

For emerging adults, pandemic serves up unique challenges

CONCORD, N.H. — The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on both kids and adults. But what about those who are in between? Demographic shifts during the last century have given rise to a distinct developmental stage called “emerging adulthood.
For emerging adults, pandemic serves up unique challenges

For emerging adults, pandemic serves up unique challenges

CONCORD, N.H. — The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on both kids and adults. But what about those who are in between? Demographic shifts during the last century have given rise to a distinct developmental stage called “emerging adulthood.
Mi'kmaq dub of animated film 'Chicken Run' helps keep Indigenous language alive

Mi'kmaq dub of animated film 'Chicken Run' helps keep Indigenous language alive

HALIFAX — Ten years after two Nova Scotians decided to dub the popular animated film "Chicken Run" into the Mi'kmaq language, their version of the adventure comedy has become a cult hit that continues to spark learning.