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Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study
March 12, 2024 - 5:03 PM

TORONTO - A new study from Canada's independent cinema owners says their industry is "in crisis" and many theatres need increased public funding to stay afloat.
Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years
February 22, 2024 - 6:58 PM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lander on Thursday made the first U.S. touchdown on the moon in more than 50 years, but managed just a weak signal back until flight controllers scrambled to gain better contact.
White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
February 20, 2024 - 9:51 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony.
Bell ends some CTV newscasts, sells radio stations in media shakeup amid layoffs
February 08, 2024 - 3:26 PM

Bell Media is ending multiple television newscasts and making other programming cuts after its parent company announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of its 103 regional radio stations.
Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees
January 03, 2024 - 10:47 AM

Disney has a new ally in activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, garnering its support for the company's board nominees as it continues to wage a proxy battle with Nelson Peltz.
Trudeau, Eby announce $1-billion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.
November 14, 2023 - 5:12 PM

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - A billion-dollar battery cell production plant in Maple Ridge, B.C., will produce up to 135 million batteries each year as part of Canada's push toward clean technology, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday during a stop in Metro Vancouver.
Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95
November 09, 2023 - 2:50 PM

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.
Think scam calls are bad now? Experts warn growing use of AI will make problem worse
November 08, 2023 - 12:08 PM

TORONTO - Generative artificial intelligence is expected to drastically change the way phone scammers target potential victims, including the potential for them to tailor their attacks toward specific recipients.
US announces sanctions against a group of 10 Hamas members and financial network over Israel attack
October 18, 2023 - 6:08 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced sanctions on Wednesday against a group of 10 Hamas members and the Palestinian militant organization's financial network across Gaza, Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar as it responds to the surprise attack on Israel that left more than 1,000 people dead or kidnapped.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
October 12, 2023 - 3:13 PM

DETROIT (AP) — A top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
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Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study

Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years

White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

Bell ends some CTV newscasts, sells radio stations in media shakeup amid layoffs

Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees

Trudeau, Eby announce $1-billion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

Think scam calls are bad now? Experts warn growing use of AI will make problem worse

US announces sanctions against a group of 10 Hamas members and financial network over Israel attack

Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers

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