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Stolen Edmonton statue of women’s rights pioneer Emily Murphy recovered, man arrested
EDMONTON — An Alberta man is facing charges after bits and pieces of a statue…
Amelia Earhart statue vanishes from Newfoundland park, leaving town and mayor shocked
ST. JOHN’S — A Newfoundland town is looking for answers after a life-size statue of…
Liberal Leader Mark Carney to sit down with Mark Critch on ’22 Minutes’ special
TORONTO — Carney, meet Critch. CBC says Liberal Leader Mark Carney is among the politicians…
Beijing’s latest answer to pollution: the Smog Free Tower
BEIJING – In a city where smog routinely blankets the streets, a Dutch artist has…
Clowns gathering for Montreal festival weigh in on sightings of creepy clowns
MONTREAL – Professional clowns say their craft shouldn’t be confused with the sightings of creepy…
6 emerging writers win film academy’s Nicholl Fellowships
LOS ANGELES – Six emerging screenwriters are getting a boost from the Academy of Motion…
Hart? Hanks? New film academy members offer Oscar host ideas
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The newest members of the film academy will cast their first…
Mexico prosecutors eye son in killing of film director, wife
MEXICO CITY – The murder of film director Leon Serment and his producer wife’s subsequent…
Park service making author David McCullough honorary ranger
BOSTON – Acclaimed author David McCullough can add a quirky new title to his resume:…
Madeleine Thien among finalists for Governor General’s Literary Award
TORONTO – The accolades continue to pour in for Madeleine Thien, whose latest novel is…
Mexican officials say suspect arrested in death of Canadian artist
VANCOUVER – Robbery appears to be the motive behind the murder of Canadian photographer and…
Renowned Vancouver-based architect Bing Thom dead at 75 from brain aneurysm
VANCOUVER – Bing Thom, a Vancouver-based architect whose unique work transformed communities around the world,…
Comaneci, MMA star St-Pierre to help sell world gymnastics championships
MONTREAL – Bringing in 1976 Olympics great Nadia Comaneci as a spokesperson for the world…
Desert Trip brings boomer-style luxury to the music festival
LOS ANGELES – Ten thousand dollar air-conditioned tents. Morning yoga and Pilates classes. Multi-course meals…
Covering Florida’s past big storms: Music and wait from hell
WASHINGTON – Winds whipped around my pulled-tight raincoat with a fierce noise as pieces of…
Boomers’ concert of a lifetime kicks off in Calif. desert
INDIO, Calif. – For thousands of middle-aged rockers, the concert of a lifetime is here.…
Chicago teachers, school officials look to avert strike
CHICAGO – Contract negotiations between Chicago teachers and officials in the nation’s third-largest school district…
The Latest: Bob Dylan opens Desert Trip with 80-minute set
INDIO, Calif. – The latest on the Desert Trip music festival in Indio, California, which…
Damon and Affleck resurrect ‘Good Will Hunting’ roles
NEW YORK – Matt Damon and Ben Affleck resurrected their “Good Will Hunting” roles, not…
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations
Even as Hudson’s Bay was granted court permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art…
The Latest: Man who shot 2 officers didn’t have gun license
BOSTON – The Latest on two Boston police officers shot while responding to a report…
A look at prominent members of Thailand’s royal family
A look at the most prominent members of the Thai royal family: — KING BHUMIBOL…
CBC promises ‘fresh format’ for ‘Q’ relaunch with new host Tom Power
TORONTO – CBC Radio says it’s offering a “fresh format” for “Q” when its prominent…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a…