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B.C. ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX supervisor Stephen James ‘in a daze’ after winning Oscar
For British Columbia visual effects supervisor Stephen James, winning an Oscar for his work on "Dune: Part Two" felt something like getting swept up in the swirling sandstorms of Arrakis. "It's one of...
Mar 3, 2025

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation's education chief, a role that places her atop a department that President Donald Trump has ...
Mar 3, 2025

PWHL's Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge lead player-of-the-month selections
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge led the PWHL in players of the month for February with two chosen from each team. Charge forwards Emily Clark and Gabbie Hughes and Sceptres forward Ha...
Mar 3, 2025

Survivors of boarding school in Saskatchewan say agreement in principle reached
LE--LA-CROSSE, Sask. - Survivors of a boarding school that housed Mtis and First Nations children in Saskatchewan say they've reached an agreement in principle with the Canadian government. The le--la...
Mar 3, 2025

Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator's consent practices
OTTAWA - Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne is seeking a Federal Court order directing the operator of the Pornhub website to comply with Canadian privacy law. Dufresne's application comes a year ...
Mar 3, 2025

LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. "We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally wan...
Mar 3, 2025

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog about to miss 3rd straight season, with still no timeline for a return
DENVER (AP) - It's becoming clearer and clearer that Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog may miss a third straight regular season. What's becoming murkier is if he can give it a go come playo...
Mar 3, 2025

LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. "We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally wan...
Mar 3, 2025

Newcomers Santander, Giménez lead offensive outburst as Jays thump Tigers 13-3
LAKELAND - Anthony Santander drove in three runs, fellow off-season addition Andrs Gimnez drove in two and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 in spring training action Monday. Alejandr...
Mar 3, 2025

Vernon Search and Rescue looking for new members
People wishing to help others in need have an opportunity to become a search and rescuer.Vernon Search and Rescue (V-SAR) has put out a call for new members.In a social media post, V-SAR said it would...
Mar 3, 2025

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