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Canadian Film Day tapping into rising patriotism with record number of screenings

Canadian Film Day tapping into rising patriotism with record number of screenings

As U.S. president Donald Trump ramps up trade and annexation threats, Sharon Corder and Jack Blum are calling on Canadians to clap back — not with picket signs, but popcorn.
Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination

Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination

A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

TORONTO — A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs.
Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

ATLANTA (AP) — An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC's data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022.
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States.
Movie Review: Bowen Yang leads a heartfelt dramedy about found families in ‘The Wedding Banquet’

Movie Review: Bowen Yang leads a heartfelt dramedy about found families in ‘The Wedding Banquet’

Two gay couples decide to embark on one fake straight marriage to get what they need in Andrew Ahn’s modern update of “The Wedding Banquet.” Min (Han Gi-Chan), a young artist from an extremely wealthy Korean family, wants to stay in the U.S.
Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Go inside the factory where Peeps are made

Go inside the factory where Peeps are made

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement

4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement

Here are four dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement.
The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page revisit a unique 25-year-old live set

The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page revisit a unique 25-year-old live set

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the more puzzling live albums of all time came out in 2000. It featured songs from a two-night stand with The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page .
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