Jennifer Lawrence to film movie in Alberta later this summer
A new movie staring Jennifer Lawrence will be filming in Alberta later this summer.
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Judge removed from long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug and others
The judge overseeing the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness.
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In Shannen Doherty’s final role, she rebelled against cancer by sharing her journey
For all the things that Shannen Doherty had to fight for over the years – from her reputation to her health – it was clear in what would be one of the final episodes of her podcast that the actress was putting everything into the battle for her life.
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ObituaryObituary Shannen Doherty, '90210' actress, dies at 53, People magazine reports
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' has died at age 53 following a years-long battle with cancer.
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Extravagant wedding celebrations for the son of Asia's richest man conclude with a reception
A wedding reception on Sunday wrapped up the monthslong celebrations as the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, married his longtime girlfriend with a price tag running into the millions.
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Alec Baldwin's criminal case was about ammunition at its shocking beginning and its sudden end
Alec Baldwin made his first public comments to thank his supporters Saturday after the stunning early end to his involuntary manslaughter trial.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America's pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
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'Surreal 24 hours': What A-list guests think of Indian billionaire's wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia's richest man, ties the knot this weekend with longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant at a Mumbai wedding dubbed the ceremony of the year – but what was it like to be one of the guests?
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Inside the courtroom as case dismissed against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
A nearly three-year legal saga for Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer ended Friday without a verdict but with tears of relief for the actor and a small coterie of family who had settled into a sombre daily routine on wooden benches inside a windowless New Mexico courtroom at trial.
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Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost
When Canadian country duo the Reklaws appeared on an episode of "America's Got Talent" last month, some fans were confused.
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Actor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office
Actor Matthew McConaughey continued to tease he might run for political office to a room full of governors Friday.
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Kim Kardashian, John Cena and other stars arrive in India for the year's most extravagant wedding
Global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians began arriving in India's financial capital on Friday to attend the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, highlighting the billionaire's staggering wealth and rising clout.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez publicly list their house for sale
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have added a tiny bit of fuel to the fire surrounding their marriage. Amid speculation that the pair are struggling in their relationship after marrying about two years ago, the couple has listed their 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom California home for sale.
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Movie Reviews
Movies to watch when you're bored
Being bored is the opposite of fun, so film critic Richard Crouse made a list of supercharged movies to help you fire up the neurons, tweak the imagination and drop kick boredom into the next century.
Opinion
Opinion 'Sasquatch Sunset' review: There won't be a weirder movie in theatres this year
Rare is the movie that can ride the line between scatological and sublime, absurdist and acute.
'Civil War' review: A vivid portrait of a country at war with itself
'Civil War,' a new, near-future vision of dystopia from director Alex Garland, now playing in theatres, is an emotional and intellectual experience that plays like a stark prediction of what could happen if division and hate are allowed to run unchecked.
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire': A crowd pleaser that turns it up to 11
Hot on the heels of last year's 'Godzilla Minus One,' the first ever Academy Award winner in the giant reptile's decades-long film career, comes 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.'
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire': There isn't much life left in the franchise
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' isn't exactly a bust, but there isn't as much life left in the franchise as die-hard fans may have hoped.
'Kung Fu Panda 4' review: Jack Black kicks butt, but it's his sweetness that matters
Eight years after the last instalment in the movie series, Jack Black has returned as the lovable, accident-prone Po in 'Kung Fu Panda 4.'
'Dune Part 2' review: Austin Butler's sadistic, eyebrow-challenged villain shines
The long awaited 'Dune Part 2' brings the thunder, debuting on screens suitable for the story's epic scale. It's extreme blockbuster filmmaking, exciting and laced with high stakes. Perfect for IMAX screens.
Movie reviews: 'Lisa Frankenstein' a story of loss and love, with a hint of mayhem
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies 'Lisa Frankenstein,' 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' and 'Float.'
Canada
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'Balaclava rapist' Larry Takahashi gets full parole more than 40 years after attacks
A serial sex offender known as the "balaclava rapist" for attacking 23 women in Edmonton more than 40 years ago has been granted full parole while he continues to serve three concurrent life sentences.
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Labour groups apply to intervene in appeal of Sask. law that forces workers to 'out' trans youth
Three unions have joined forces to intervene in the appeal case over Saskatchewan's pronoun consent law.
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Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence
Premier François Legault is being invited to brush up on his history after declaring today that politicians in Quebec don't face the kind of violence seen over the weekend in the United States.
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Mayor of Kamloops, B.C., vows to stay on despite calls to resign
Stripped of some of his official powers and facing calls to resign, the mayor of Kamloops, B.C. was defiant Monday, telling supporters he intends to stay on as mayor despite his ongoing feud with the rest of city council.
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Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba ends after two months
A pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Manitoba has been dismantled more than two months after it was set up.
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Gaza protesters remain as B.C. university's deadline to leave expires
A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving.
World
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Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Trump
President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview airing Monday that it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued that the rhetoric coming from his opponent was more incendiary while warning that Trump remained a threat to democratic institutions.
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Donald Trump announces Ohio Sen. JD Vance as VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders.
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Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life
President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Homeland Security secretary said Monday.
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The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbours share stories of 2 others hurt
The bystander killed when a sniper opened fire at a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania was a beloved family man and girl dad who served his community with 'quiet resilience,' his loved ones said Monday.
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Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance
An image of Donald Trump, his face smeared with blood and forcing his right fist through a tangle of agents' arms, created iconic photographs and video that are sure to become an indelible part of history.
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Special counsel to appeal judge's dismissal of classified documents case against Donald Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith intends to appeal a judge's dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle
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My simple travel hack that saves us money on vacation meals
One writer used to make do with deli sandwiches and brought-from-home snacks, but now they have a secret weapon for quick but satisfying road trip lunches.
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NEW Things flight attendants say they would never do when travelling
For some airline passengers, flying can be a daunting and stressful journey. For others, it's a welcome experience to see the world from hundreds of feet high. CTVNews.ca spoke with a Canadian flight attendant to find out what he wouldn't advise passengers to do before and during flights.
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Work friends can be hard to find. Here's how to combat loneliness in the workplace
As North America navigates what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy described last year as a loneliness epidemic, employers and employees are trying to address what for many people is a lack of real friendships at work.
Sports
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Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final
Colombia's soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out Sunday at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, police said Monday.
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NFL Hall of Famer says he was unjustly handcuffed and 'humiliated' on a flight
Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said Monday he was 'humiliated' after being handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight, then later apologized to by law enforcement, over the weekend.
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River Seine still not safe for swimming on most days due to E. Coli bacteria levels, with Olympics set to start on July 26
Weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris, the River Seine is still not safe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water, according to official data.
Business
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Corus Entertainment says ongoing job cuts will amount to 25% of full-time positions
Corus Entertainment Inc. says it expects to have slashed 25 per cent of its full-time workforce by the end of next month compared with the beginning of its 2023 fiscal year, as the company continues to "aggressively cut costs."
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Canadian Natural fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island
A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds.
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Tourism association calls for end to LCBO strike, says dispute hurting operators
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is calling for a swift resolution to an ongoing strike by the province's liquor store workers, saying the labour dispute is affecting tourism operators during their peak season.
Autos
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Video released of wild police car chase involving white Lamborghini north of Toronto
Police north of Toronto have released dramatic video of a car chase that led officers across York Region in pursuit of a Lamborghini SUV that was clocked at speeds in excess of 200 km/h.
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Novice driver fled police travelling 188 km/h on Hwy. 11 while allegedly impaired
A 31-year-old man from Milford Bay is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop last week.
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4 in 10 Canadians say theft is a risk factor in vehicle purchasing: Nanos
As many as four out of 10 Canadians say it is 'important' to know if a vehicle they're interested in purchasing is more likely to be targeted by thieves, according to a new Nanos Research survey.
Entertainment
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Jennifer Lawrence to film movie in Alberta later this summer
A new movie staring Jennifer Lawrence will be filming in Alberta later this summer.
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Judge removed from long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug and others
The judge overseeing the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness.
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In Shannen Doherty’s final role, she rebelled against cancer by sharing her journey
For all the things that Shannen Doherty had to fight for over the years – from her reputation to her health – it was clear in what would be one of the final episodes of her podcast that the actress was putting everything into the battle for her life.
Health
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Ontario reports rise in mpox cases. Here is what you need to know
Ontario is reporting a rise in mpox cases, serving as a reminder that the infectious disease is still present, despite a descent from its peak two years ago.
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What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research
In the years following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, women are more likely than men to treat anxiety or depression, according to a new report.
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Tips for staying safe against blue-green algae this summer
With temperatures rising for the oncoming summer, many shutdowns due to the toxic blue-green algae has made for a tough time finding a safe spot to swim in the region – with one of the most recent shutdowns at Cunard Pond Beach in Halifax.
Politics
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Manitoba man who rammed gates of Rideau Hall granted statutory release
A Manitoba man who armed himself and rammed the gates of Rideau Hall with a truck in 2020 to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release.
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Provincial-federal turf battles over health, housing on agenda of premiers meeting in Halifax
Healthcare, housing and the environment will be on the agenda as Canada's premiers gather in Halifax for the annual summer meeting of the Council of the Federation.
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'Somebody who knows Canada well': Ambassador says of Trump running mate JD Vance
Canada's ambassador to the United States says Sen. JD Vance, the recently announced pick for former U.S. president and Republican nominee Donald Trump's running mate, 'knows Canada well.'
Sci-Tech
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Can AI be an author? Federal Court asked to decide in new copyright case
The Federal Court of Canada is being asked to declare that only humans — and not artificial intelligence — can be considered authors under Canada’s copyright law.
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Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts.
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Fossil of an ancient shark that swam in the age of dinosaurs solves centuries-long mystery
During the Cretaceous Period, a genus of sharks roamed the sea with rows of unusual teeth. Mostly large and rounded, these chompers were not meant to slice through their prey, but to grind and crush shelled creatures.