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Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him
March 29, 2026 - 11:22 AM

CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities.
Tate McRae continues Junos reign with four big wins, despite not attending ceremony
March 29, 2026 - 11:11 AM

HAMILTON — Tate McRae says she’s “Canada down” — and the country’s evidently pretty down with her too, as she led all winners at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday.
Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94
March 28, 2026 - 4:51 PM

Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died. He was 94.
Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed
March 27, 2026 - 12:34 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Redd, the musician who canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's influence over the venue, is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit the performing arts institution brought against him.
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on 'Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
March 26, 2026 - 1:13 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood
March 26, 2026 - 12:28 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars are leaving Hollywood.
Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial
March 26, 2026 - 10:12 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center said Thursday, less than a week after the White House forcefully denied that the comedian, who has had a hot-and-cold relationship with President Donald Trump, would win it.
Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center
March 26, 2026 - 5:06 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is asking a federal judge to force the Kennedy Center to block and reverse efforts to attach President Donald Trump's name to the historic performing arts venue.
Books by Lyse Doucet and Arundhati Roy make shortlist for Women's Prize for Nonfiction
March 25, 2026 - 10:47 AM

LONDON (AP) — Two books about hotels as places of risk and refuge in wartime are among finalists announced Wednesday for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction, set up to help rectify a gender imbalance in publishing.
Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashion
March 25, 2026 - 9:22 AM

LONDON (AP) — London's Victoria & Albert Museum is opening a new exhibition celebrating the bold and surrealist designs of Italian fashion house Schiaparelli, from dresses created in collaboration with Salvador Dalí to show-stopping red carpet gowns worn by Ariana Grande.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Entertainment News

Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

Tate McRae continues Junos reign with four big wins, despite not attending ceremony

Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on 'Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

The Oscars are leaving Hollywood

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial

Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center

Books by Lyse Doucet and Arundhati Roy make shortlist for Women's Prize for Nonfiction

Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashion

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