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Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
November 20, 2024 - 5:28 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of the cable television networks that were once at the entertainment giant's heart as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.
B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry
November 20, 2024 - 1:49 PM

Just days after being appointed to their new jobs, three members of the British Columbia government are off to California to promote the province as a hot spot for film production.
How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 20, 2024 - 12:52 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.
The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
November 20, 2024 - 11:08 AM

It's holiday season, but that doesn't have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system. Whether you're a parent, relative, teacher, librarian or just a friend to a young person, consider a book that you can enjoy together.
Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
November 20, 2024 - 10:33 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — There's a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experience on television.
Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
November 20, 2024 - 6:09 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis became one of Hollywood's most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from “ Fences ” to “ The Woman King,” and now her decorated career has earned her one of the Golden Globes' highest honors.
Apple TV app - Top Movies
November 19, 2024 - 11:36 AM

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'Tis the season for holiday albums, from Jennifer Hudson to Toby Keith and Jimmy Fallon
November 19, 2024 - 6:42 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — It's not the holiday season until the house is full of festive music, from classics to covers and reimaginations across genres, for all to enjoy.
'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication
November 18, 2024 - 3:43 PM

MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, fierce critics of President-elect Donald Trump, say they traveled to Mar-a-Lago for a meeting with him to reopen lines of communication that would better serve their morning show viewers.
Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring
November 18, 2024 - 3:39 PM

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Louisiana-based rap artist pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar home in Utah.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Entertainment News

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry

How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Apple TV app - Top Movies

'Tis the season for holiday albums, from Jennifer Hudson to Toby Keith and Jimmy Fallon

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

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