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‘Morrison Hotel’ made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA
The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the…
2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida…
What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Snoop Dogg has nearly as many ties to football as he…
American Civil War-era sword belonging to N.B. doctor to go on display in Saint John
FREDERICTON — A ceremonial sword that belonged to a New Brunswick doctor who served in…
Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, putting hundreds of…
How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid ‘your body, my choice’ rhetoric
A young man with a buzz cut leans on a pristine countertop in a stark…
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ dies at 73
LONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the…
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic…
Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated”…
Will New Year’s Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP-NORC poll has answers
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at…
Over a dozen community groups refuse to leave Montreal centre despite eviction order
MONTREAL — More than a dozen groups have refused to vacate a community centre in…
Trailblazing Canadian model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Dayle Haddon, a Canadian-born actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports…
Snoop’s game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Snoop Dogg climbed to top step of the bandstand and raised…
Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it’s here to stay
VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate,…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
How co-writing a book threatened the Carters’ marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than…
Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby…
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actress who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working…
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working…
Quebec needs people to run for local office. The problem is they keep resigning.
MONTREAL — Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially…
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection…
In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to ‘let the music speak for itself’
NEW YORK (AP) — If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too…
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection…