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In Montreal, one man is fighting to stop DVDs from going the way of the dodo

In Montreal, one man is fighting to stop DVDs from going the way of the dodo

MONTREAL — The Luddites were a 19th-century group of British textile workers who destroyed the mechanized looms and knitting frames they saw as a threat to their livelihoods.
Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta. The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C.
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours.
B.C. aims to hang onto 'Hollywood north' title by boosting film and TV tax incentives

B.C. aims to hang onto 'Hollywood north' title by boosting film and TV tax incentives

The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and TV projects in an effort to attract more major productions to the province.
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance

Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance

OTTAWA — After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures.
Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback hit a new high Monday when the Canadian actress picked up her first-ever Golden Globe nomination. The B.C.
Fast food 'value war' to last into 2025 as consumer appetite for deals heats up

Fast food 'value war' to last into 2025 as consumer appetite for deals heats up

TORONTO — It's lunch time at the Eaton Centre mall in downtown Toronto and every corner of the food court is hungry for customers. Bourbon St.
Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

Will he or won't he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up

TORONTO — Inside Ontario's legislature, the halls are decked, the sounds of children’s choirs singing Christmas carols waft down the corridors, and in the air there’s a feeling of an election.
From Taylor Swift tattoos to ice cream, Vancouver businesses have you covered

From Taylor Swift tattoos to ice cream, Vancouver businesses have you covered

VANCOUVER — If you're looking for a permanent reminder of Taylor Swift's Era's Tour concerts in Vancouver, long after the friendship bracelets have been traded, tattoo artist Jen Van Houten literally has you covered.
Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

TORONTO — A report on the experiences of Black music artists and professionals details myriad racial and financial barriers they've faced in the Canadian industry and calls for mentorship and structural change.
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