The 50th Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today with the world premiere of John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary celebrating the late Canadian comedian. Candy’s family will walk the red carpet alongside…
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What a comfortable income looks like in Canada, according to a new survey
For many Canadians, an annual household income of $100,000 is necessary to feel comfortable, according to a new survey. However, the amount required to feel at ease differs depending on age, the…
Texas lawmakers OKs allowing citizens to sue abortion pill providers
Texas lawmakers on Wednesday approved letting private citizens sue abortion pill manufacturers, doctors and anyone who mails the medication, setting the state up to be the first to try to crack down…
What’s next for the Northvolt site now that Quebec abandoned the battery plant project?
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available…
Vaughn father shot dead in home invasion wanted his kids to 'live the Canadian dream,' brother says
Abdul Aleem Farooqi, the Vaughan husband and father shot dead in a home invasion this week, wanted his four kids to “live the Canadian dream,” according to his brother. Instead, he said…
China reclaims Allied role in World War II's victory
Beijing commemorated the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end Wednesday with a massive parade of goose-stepping soldiers and a display of high-tech weaponry designed to awe. Source link
‘Like watching Gretzky play hockey:’ Colleagues remember actor Graham Greene
Colleagues and friends say Graham Greene was a multi-faceted actor, portraying serious and comedic roles alike, who was “like an uncle” to younger performers. Greene, who was Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River,…
Lawsuits allege AI chatbots have pushed kids to die by suicide. Is the technology safe for children?
The tragic deaths of teens who died by suicide after forming intimate relationships with AI chatbots — interactions their parents allege pushed their children over the edge — are raising warnings about how validating,…
11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after 'ding dong ditch' doorbell-ringing prank, police say
An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away, police said Sunday. Source link
Indonesia is overwhelmed with violent protests. Here’s what’s going on
The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Clashes between riot police and…