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Nova Scotia announces $8 million for sound stage, $15 million to boost film industry

Nova Scotia announces $8 million for sound stage, $15 million to boost film industry

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $8 million to help build a sound stage to further boost the province's film and television production scene, which has grown significantly during the pandemic, Premier Tim Houston said Tuesday.
Comic webseries co-created by Simu Liu heads to CBC Gem in March

Comic webseries co-created by Simu Liu heads to CBC Gem in March

TORONTO — A romantic-comedy webseries from "Shang-Chi" star Simu Liu is bound for CBC Gem later this month.
Strumbellas lead singer Simon Ward steps away from microphone for new lead vocalist

Strumbellas lead singer Simon Ward steps away from microphone for new lead vocalist

TORONTO — Pop-rock collective the Strumbellas say they've found a new lead vocalist as their long-time frontman Simon Ward exits the public face of the band.
WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call

WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call

GENEVA (AP) — An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said Tuesday it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine amid the global spread of omicron, capping a reversal of the U.N.
Dylan McDermott reinvents modern gangster on 'Law & Order'

Dylan McDermott reinvents modern gangster on 'Law & Order'

NEW YORK (AP) — The DNA for Dylan McDermott to reinvent the modern-day gangster began at childhood and carried through to his struggling young actor days, when the “Law and Order: Organized Crime” star says he was “surrounded by the ilk” of unsavory
Indigenous coming-of-age drama 'Beans' wins $100,000 Toronto film critics prize

Indigenous coming-of-age drama 'Beans' wins $100,000 Toronto film critics prize

TORONTO — The coming-of-age drama "Beans" has won the $100,000 best Canadian feature prize from the Toronto Film Critics Association.
Alanis Morissette, Rage Against the Machine, Sarah McLachlan set for Ottawa Bluesfest

Alanis Morissette, Rage Against the Machine, Sarah McLachlan set for Ottawa Bluesfest

TORONTO — Ottawa Bluesfest is marking its return to big concerts this summer with a stacked line-up headlined by Alanis Morissette and Rage Against the Machine.
When planning spring garden, think about next winter's too

When planning spring garden, think about next winter's too

As winter winds down, gardeners collectively look for signs of life, whether from the green sprouts of fall-planted bulbs or the return of foliage as deciduous trees leaf out. But our gardens could retain interest year-round.
Millennial Money: Ready to spend like a college graduate?

Millennial Money: Ready to spend like a college graduate?

In just a couple of months, a new cohort of college graduates will leave behind their careers as students and start new ones as entry-level workers. And for many –– regardless of age –– that change brings a whole new financial landscape to navigate.
Resilience Story: Forget about the leg, just watch him dance

Resilience Story: Forget about the leg, just watch him dance

CADILLAC, Mich. (AP) — The high school choir room buzzed with spontaneous song and silliness before the show.
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