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Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after 'unfounded' threats
April 02, 2026 - 1:32 PM

TORONTO — The presenter of Shen Yun's run in Toronto says the venue hosting the dance troupe's shows has cancelled the performances after receiving bomb threats.
Big streamers’ challenge of CRTC financial disclosure rules won’t go ahead
March 31, 2026 - 12:50 PM

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal won't hear a court case filed by large foreign streaming companies fighting a CRTC requirement to disclose financial information.
New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
March 30, 2026 - 9:31 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters, a New York Times attorney asserted Monday in urging a federal judge to compel the government's compliance with the 10-day-old order.
Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption
March 28, 2026 - 4:12 AM

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists.
A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play
March 26, 2026 - 8:13 AM

AMSTERDAM (AP) — From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens.
Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads
March 25, 2026 - 10:20 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with internet service provider Cox Communications in its copyright fight with record labels over illegal music downloads by Cox customers.
Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials
March 23, 2026 - 6:14 PM

The U.S. Defense Department will remove media offices from the Pentagon after a federal judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging limits on reporters’ access to the building, a department official announced Monday.
Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
March 20, 2026 - 4:46 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, agreeing with The New York Times that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.
N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province's cuts to arts will hurt the economy
March 18, 2026 - 1:20 PM

HALIFAX — One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will not only impact the development of young talent, but will also hurt the economy.
Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another' but opts not to attend
March 16, 2026 - 11:38 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in contemporary acting, and he has added another Oscar to the list.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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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

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Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after 'unfounded' threats

Big streamers’ challenge of CRTC financial disclosure rules won’t go ahead

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy

Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel and corruption

A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play

Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads

Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province's cuts to arts will hurt the economy

Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another' but opts not to attend

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