Category Archives: Arts
Vocal critic of Liberals’ online streaming bill partly funded by YouTube and TikTok
OTTAWA — An outspoken critic of the Liberal government's online streaming bill received funding from two of the biggest digital platforms in the world. Scott Benzie, founder of Digital First Canada, told a parliamentary committee on Monday that his org...
In Commonwealth, queen’s jubilee draws protests and apathy
LONDON (AP) — After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent times. But in Britain's former colonies, many see her as an anchor to an imperial past whose
Not just any cake: A Bollywood homage to queen for Jubilee
LONDON (AP) — When Ajay Chhabra was asked to design a pageant performance to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, he knew what would make the perfect centerpiece: cake.
Ottawa’s main Canada Day celebrations to be held at LeBreton Flats Park
OTTAWA — Large-scale Canada Day celebrations will return to the national capital July 1, with most of the action taking place in a park just west of Parliament Hill. Daytime and evening shows are scheduled for LeBreton Flats Park, capped off
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. __
Adam Conover’s ‘G Word’ is funny crash course in government
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Conover is certain that laughing and thinking at the same time is both possible and downright synergistic. He tested the approach in
English school board says it will file legal challenge of Quebec language law reform
MONTREAL — The English Montreal School Board says it will launch a legal challenge of Quebec's recently adopted language law reform. The board said in a news release today that it believes the law, commonly known as Bill 96, violates English-speaking
Recount cranks up in Pennsylvania’s GOP primary for Senate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With just 910 votes separating the two leading candidates in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, counties were preparing Thursday to start the recount between celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge ...
K-pop band BTS and Biden to meet to discuss Asian inclusion
WASHINGTON (AP) — BTS, the Grammy-nominated South Korean boy band, will join President Joe Biden next week to talk about “Asian inclusion and representation” and to address hate crimes and discrimination against Asians, the White House announced Thursd...
Indigenous leaders say Quebec language law damages reconciliation efforts
MONTREAL — Indigenous communities in Quebec say the language law passed Tuesday will harm the education prospects of their youth and undermine reconciliation in the province. In Kahnawake, south of Montreal, members of the community are meeting daily t...